Minérale

I own Ganymede and adore it, may even be considered a signature scent. Since Ganymede is pricey, I figured why not give this a go for $20 bucks. Wow, I am floored! This is 95% similar across all metrics, the remaining 5% is that certain wow factor and overall quality that Ganymede brings. I am not a clone guy, I love my posh niche originals, but I am open to, when I find a stunning niche, to trying the clone...this is the most accurate I've ever tried. Does it make Ganymede obsolete? No, one cannot do that. Does it allow me to smell like Ganymede any ol' time and spray with abandonment...hell yeah! 10 out of 10 Side note: I own another clone called ombre d'or by Armaf, which has quickly become a mainstay in my rotation. If you like the metallic safran scents with hints of leather, that is a certified banger and hidden gem cheapie. It doesn't smell like ganymede, but in that genre.

A very interesting, versatile and imo incredibly beautiful scent DNA (Ganymede) almost done to perfection, especially for the price (I paid 23 Euros!). Performance seems on point as well as I got a compliment 6 hours after applications from the lady at the gas station! Obviously not for everybody, but any collector should at least give this a try. Same goes for very similar and also affordable fragrances like Lattafa Khanjar and French Avenue El Dorado Extrait which are excellent choices for especially Fall and Winter. 9.55/10. Banger. Heavy cap as well! Edit: this one keeps getting better and better over time, in terms of smell and performance. Wearing this stuff at least 2 times a week and I've got more than 80 fragrances! Second bottle underway.

I have always found Ganymede mystifying as a hype beast - frag com loves it, but I have never encountered anyone wearing it. Its hot laser printer aspect was too much for me. With Minerale Gold, Lattafa has done what Lattafa does best - captured the pleasant and alluring characteristics of an inspiring fragrance while editing the weird off-putting ones. It's enjoyable and wearable but perhaps not as unique or arresting as the original. Comparable but not similar to Memo French Leather - saffron, floral, and powdery suede. Much better value than the Barrois or Memo.

Okay wow, I got the fragrance today and of first expression it smells like 90% similar to Ganymede. It comes off a bit more mineralic and less spicy than Ganymede, but that might make it more wearable for sum people. I haven’t tested performance yet, but it seems to be weaker, which might not be a huge problem for me.

smell of gold...in terms of nature, not in terms of wealth. Dry, bitter mandarin with leather and wet concrete smell....after drydown safron and bacarat rouge similarities, but better...not so pushy. I m happy with it :) I m reviewing it in depth here: https://youtu.be/4MsJ33-tCdU?si=ukky7v4gPIoAmV4i

The best Ganymede dupe I've yet encountered. This stuff smells REALLY good, and is a respectable scent unto itself. The heavy flacon and big, airy atomiseur are rewarding, too. This scent is arguably more citrusy/sour than the OG, and lacks the curious "man sweat" quality of the OG.

This is 'Beauty and The Beast'. Very soothing on the nose with projecting more than 5 feet distance (15-20 sprays) and I smelled in on my shirt on the next day almost over 26 hours of applying. I would rate this as 10/10. Hats off to Maison Alhambra what a creation ❤️❤️❤️!!!

Leather, reminds me of Ganymede. Gentleman classy, all year. 5 stars on quality, longevity 6-8 hours but heavy projection when it's on. I like it and would buy it again. I got it in Europe for $25.

If you like ELDO Like This, you may like this too. The immortelle, musk, and mandarin notes make it similar. Just sub out the fall spices in Like This for leather and woods.

Dobar klon ganymed-a, umjereniji od Celestiala po mom mišljenu fino traje i donosi komplimente.

@aelien It's really close but with less performance which is not a bad thing.

@talsalaw how long does it project? hopefully about 6 hours minimum

Straight out of the box I had a little giggle because the atomizer smelled just like the main base accord of 360 Red from Perry Ellis. First spray, and it's like they took that accord, refined it to the Nth degree and turned it into the IDEA of suede. But in the sillage it still literally smells like 360 Red without the citrus. lol Never smelled Ganymede before, but if THAT'S what all the hype was about....I mean... But do I prefer it to the Perry Ellis? Hell yeah. It's very synthetic and I 100% get the similarity to the smell of magazine pages (not burning toner); but my nose also detects this faint, almost sweet cherry somewhere in the background that keeps me coming back for more. Not sure where that's coming from, but I can totally see why some people find this stuff addictive. At the same time, it has this almost austere medical vibe like a stack of freshly pressed hospital scrubs resting on a polyester gurney next to a surgical theater. Strange visual I know, but that's the metallic feel it's giving me. Maybe the inside of a pleather handbag? Something in that realm. No off-putting animalics, cumin or anything of the sort so it's easy to wear, and it absolutely has that generic 90s retail store smell (maybe the nostalgia is what makes it so attractive?). Doesn't take away from the fact that it really just is a refined 1/3rd of 360 Red. As for the bottle, absolutely awesome. Heavy metal cap, fantastic gold embossing (the design isn't just a cheap sticker) and the atomizer works fine. Easily puts many designer prive lines to shame. Performance straight out of the box is surprisingly good too (for a mass of synthetics) and I can easily detect the sillage for 5 hours+. Not sure if it'll improve over time (most usually do) but that's really not a concern of mine. Can't give a closeness percentage either because I haven't smelled the original, but as a stand-alone, I'd say it's well done for what it is. Maybe this is what the vacuum of space smells like I dunno; but if you're not into the level of synthetic-ness of say, BR540, you might not appreciate it as much. Fresh magazine pages on a base of balanced sweetness. For a steal I might add. That's pretty much it.

This is definitely better than Celestial. Better blended and less harsh. Longevity will hopefully increase over time.

There isn't much to be said about Minerale, because it's the least projecting and lasting clone of Ganymede DNA. It basically disappears after 1 hour, it doesn't have body, you can spray and pray 1 minute non stop and no one will be offended by it because no one will smell it on you. It's so much weaker than Masa, which itself isn't a powerhouse to begin with, let alone Khanjar or El Dorado. On a positive note Minerale is not synthetic, you don't get the alcohol blast, it doesn't smell cheap like some La Rive clone. The bottle is superb. And yeah, it smells like the Ganymede DNA, but 5 times weaker, if you can imagine that.

At first glance, it seems like a very similar scent to Ganymede, but it's less elaborate and 3D. The contrasts are more blurred and a bit sour. The immersive experience is missing! It's like looking at a photo of a Bentley, and Ganymede is like sitting inside a Bentley. If you're not a big fragrance gourmand, then it's a good buy for that price. I tried to avoid the price of Ganymede, but if I want that exact scent, I'll have to buy it. According to the feedback, this is currently the best Ganymede dupe. After that, I won't even try the others.

Had no idea what this was cloning and didnt care, simply put I am retarded. Regardless, this was a pleasant surprise. Kinda smells like metallic nipple covers that a very beautiful woman has been wearing for several hours. Once you smell it, you will know exactly what I mean! Buy it!

@Aelien try Lattafa Niche Emarati Khanjar, that's been by far the best one I have tried and holds up better in cold weather than the original Ganymede. It's not as friendly with blazing hot days, but I honestly like it better. Masa is garbage in my opinion, for what it's worth.

People are sleeping on this one. 1/1 accurate ganymede dupe, good performance, only downside is that this DNA is not likeable by everyone so if you are familiar with ganymede and like it this is for you, if not dont blind buy this before you try the real one.

Would love to know how it compares to Zara Gold Oddity and Masa Lattafa.