Kalos

Absolutely incredible. When I first got it, I didn't like it and thought it was very generic and a bit harsh. But letting it sit and mature has done wonders. The scent has really blossomed, and over the past year as I have worn it more and more, I've really grown to appreciate it and it's become a go to for the office and important meetings. A year later, and I get 12+ hours of longevity, and a fragrance that is 1:1 with the PDM original. Well worth the wait, and overall a great value. I wish that it didn't need such a long time to mature, but the results have been worth it.

So I've had this thing for many months. I didn't really understand the appeal at first because it seemed like a clash of spices and amber and with hints of 540 which seemed out of place. I don't think my bottle had to mature, my nose did instead. This is now addictive musk, pepper, semi sweet amber and dry woods. I really like it now and it's very infrequent that I change my mind. With the exception of Leyden (ultra weak) i really like each of the fragrances in this line. They all smell really good and do their own thing.

Smells great, never smelled the pdm version but this is nice. I really enjoy the opening. It isn't the longest lasting fragrance but that's ok for 18 bucks I'll respray. 8.5/10 Edit- I now have a decant for pdm kalan. This smells exactly the same. Only difference is it isn't quite as strong but they smell the exact same. With maceration this now lasts quite awhile although not quite as long as kalan. As far as a clone I give this a 9.5/10.

This fragrance is a spot on dupe of PDM's Kalan. I actually think I enjoy it more than Kalan as it is slightly less harsh on the opening.. and I do mean ever so slightly. I only have had it for 2 days now, but if you like Kalan you will like this as an alternative option. I cannot speak to longevity yet, but you can always spray more later if needed. In my honest opinion, this makes having the original unnecessary.

Didn't smell the actual Kalan, but this one smells like Christmas. I absolutely love the Blood orange/pepper synergy. I am definitely wearing this one on holidays, cause it smells like it.