Blockade

This is my new favorite fragrance for the summertime, and I can say without hesitation that I highly recommend Mind Games Blockade. In a world where performance, projection, and longevity often dominate the conversation, this is one of the rare scents that reminds me why I fell in love with fragrance in the first place: the scent profile alone is so addictive, so effortlessly enjoyable, that all those technical details fade into the background. Even if it disappeared after a few hours, I would still reach for it again and again, because what it delivers in the moments when it shines is a genuine 10/10 experience. Blockade opens with a burst of bright, juicy character that immediately sets the tone for warm-weather wear. The star of the show is the mango: not the sugary, artificial kind you find in candy or body sprays, but a fresh, almost green mango that feels like it was just sliced open on a hot afternoon. There’s a slight tartness and a touch of greenness that keep it from ever becoming cloying. It smells like ripe fruit still attached to the tree, surrounded by leaves and stems, rather than a syrupy, tropical cocktail. From the very first spray, it projects a mood of energy, confidence, and easygoing charm. Supporting that mango is a carefully balanced blend of citrus and greenery that keeps the fragrance feeling clean and uplifting. The bergamot adds sparkle and brightness, giving the opening a fizzy, almost sparkling quality, while the tomato leaf note brings a subtle vegetal edge. That tomato leaf is particularly interesting: it doesn’t turn the fragrance strange or off-putting, but instead adds texture and depth. It’s like brushing past plants in a sunlit garden — a very natural, outdoorsy green feeling that blends beautifully with the fruit. The result is a top accord that feels modern, tropical, and sophisticated all at once. As Blockade moves into the heart, the composition smooths out and becomes more rounded, but it never loses its fresh character. The mango softens and becomes more abstract, supported by light florals and aromatic touches that add complexity without weighing the fragrance down. There’s a gentle floral breeze that whispers through the composition, but it never becomes powdery or overly sweet. Instead, it acts like a soft-focus filter over the juicy fruits and green notes, making the whole scent feel polished and seamless. This middle phase is where Blockade really proves its versatility: it’s easy to wear to the office, on a casual day out, or on a summer evening without ever feeling too juvenile or too serious. What impresses me most is how the scent profile manages to feel both playful and refined. Many tropical or fruity fragrances lean heavily into sweetness and can come across as loud, sticky, or one-dimensional. Blockade avoids that trap entirely. The mango here is vivid but controlled, the brightness is balanced by a discreet greenness, and the composition feels carefully constructed rather than thrown together for shock value. It’s the kind of fragrance that turns heads and earns compliments, not because it shouts, but because it smells genuinely appealing and different from the usual blue or overly sweet offerings. Eventually, as Blockade settles into its drydown, the base notes start to emerge and give the fragrance a smoother, more grounded character. Hints of suede, woods, and amber create a soft, slightly warm foundation that keeps the composition from fading away into thin air. Even here, the overall feel stays fresh and wearable, but there is just enough depth to keep it from feeling hollow. The base never overpowers the bright personality of the top and heart; instead, it acts like a gentle echo of everything that came before, wrapping the green-fruity theme in a more mature, cozy layer. When it comes to performance, opinions are often divided, and I understand why: you will read endless debates about longevity, sillage, and whether an expensive fragrance should last all day or project across a room. For me, though, with Blockade, the longevity and projection honestly don’t even matter. That’s how good this scent profile is. The enjoyment I get from the opening and the way it develops on my skin completely outweighs any complaints about how long it sits there or how far it travels. I’m perfectly happy to reapply if I need to, because every fresh spray brings back that incredible burst of green mango and airy freshness that made me fall in love with it in the first place. That, I think, is the biggest compliment I can give Blockade: it makes me stop obsessing over performance and simply enjoy the smell. I wear fragrances first and foremost for myself, and this is one that I genuinely look forward to putting on. It feels like my personal signature for the warmer months — something that instantly boosts my mood, fits almost any casual or semi-formal situation, and never fails to make me feel put-together and attractive. On a hot summer day, with a bit of breeze in the air, Blockade feels absolutely perfect: bright but not harsh, fruity but not childish, tropical but still classy. In terms of when and where to wear it, Blockade truly shines in spring and summer, especially during the day. It’s ideal for outdoor gatherings, vacations, walks in the sun, brunches, or even just running errands when you want to smell fresh and expensive without being overwhelming. At the same time, it can work in more relaxed office environments because it stays relatively polite and never turns into a thick, heavy cloud. If you enjoy the DNA of popular fresh-fruity masculines but wish for something more nuanced, greener, and more niche-feeling, this is an outstanding option. Overall, Mind Games Blockade is easily a 10/10 fragrance for me. It captures everything I want in a warm-weather scent: a stunning and addictive mango-led profile, a touch of greenery and sophistication, and a beautifully blended composition that feels both exciting and easy to wear. Even if it doesn’t perform like a monster on every skin type, the sheer quality and enjoyment of the scent make that a minor issue in my eyes. For summer, it has become my number one choice — my new favorite fragrance of the season, and one I recommend without hesitation. If you love vibrant, tropical-leaning scents that still feel refined and modern, Blockade absolutely deserves a place on your radar. For me, it’s not just good; it’s special. And that’s why, despite any debates about performance, I stand by my rating: 10 out of 10.

TLDR: Masterclass of a warm-to-hot weather scent. Average longevity demands a $200 price max, and just too hard to recommend at MSRP - One of my favorite scents. Just honestly brings a smile to my face every time I get a whiff of it. - With a touch of overspraying, it definitely lasts through most of the workday. - Very light scent trail, and has good office-level projection indoors. It does receive a slight boost in hot environments, but not to the point of being cloying. THIS IS NOT AN AVENTUS CLONE/DUPE. I understand the notes are similar, but the results differ very much. Cake and bagels have similar ingredients, but very different tastes. This is much more lively/fresh and is one step towards manly from unisex, and I find Aventus to still be bright, but much more manly and "smoky". But they are still cousins. In fact, Aventus may be its cousin, but its best friend would be Virgin Island Water by Creed, as they share the same kind of vibrancy and feel to me. Without looking at the fragrance notes, here's my take. Opening is very reminiscent of a Pineapple Jarritos, though lifted quality. Rather than a sugary soda, there's juicy real fruit. 40% pineapple, 20% mango, and a mix of other warm-weather fruits to fill the rest. Maybe just a touch of pomegranate as well? Note, it's sweet, but not bubblegum sweet. Again, it's realistic fruit that has been sweetened, not fake fruit, if that makes sense. Drying down on my skin, there is two currents of scents swirling together. One side is the opening that starts leaning more towards actual fruit with some of the sweetness drifting away. Now you also have another profile of "green". It's a leafy note but in a light way. The first thing that comes to mind is walking into the outdoor garden section at Home Depot on a humid day, just take away any floral notes and isolate the smell of green leaf on the air. Backing the leaf is just a touch of a light oud/incense/pepper note (this is extremely light). NOW have those two profiles swirling together, sometimes one shining over the other, sometimes becoming one before rushing in different directions once again. It keeps my nose excited all day, which is really nice. I'm in love with it. Truly. I like that it projects enough that people can tell I smell good in conversations, without turning me into the walking fumigation that we have all worked with (I'm talking to you 45 year old man that sprays sauvage 5/6 times before you walk in the door). Even with all these positive elements, I couldn't realistically recommend a purchase to anyone. To achieve average longevity and the right amount of projection, I spray under the ear on either side twice, the back of my neck once, and the inside of my elbow twice. (I find spraying it on clothing for longevity doesn't help, as I think it needs heat to have any projection whatsoever.) For reference, I spray Sospiro Vibratro once to either side of the neck, and a half-spray to either elbow. Burning through that many sprays for average performance isn't acceptable at nearly $400 USD for 100 mills. Wearing it every day, you would be lucky to have a bottle last a whole warm season. If you can find it for around half off, I would consider it. Or if they ever improve the performance. HOWEVER I WILL CONTINUE TO NOT FOLLOW MY OWN ADVICE BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO DEARLY, HA.

PREFACE: I'm going to preface this review by saying, I LOVE the Aventus DNA but I do NOT like Aventus or Aventus cologne (only Aventus I like is Absolu). I just can't stand that weird middle section that smells like lemon pledge. This fragrance takes that Aventus DNA and gets rid of that weird middle section that smells like wood cleaner to me. It's my undisputed favorite interpretation of the DNA, and I will be buying this until they stop making it. REVIEW: I first tried this fragrance at Saks; the SA had sprayed a fragrance on either hand without showing me and then had me try the two. On one hand was Creed Aventus and on the other was this. He asked me to blindly tell him which I prefer, and I picked this one. It smelled fruiter and the woody notes were more subtle. I was instantly a fan because despite being in love with the Aventus DNA I just couldn't bring myself to like any frag in the lineup other than Absolu. I immediately bought a bottle, and I still adore this fragrance. I sold/gave away my other fruity fragrances when downsizing my collection because I still think this is the king of modern summer masculine fragrances. This is the only fragrance I own that I've had people ask me what specifically I was wearing instead of just complimenting the scent. DISLIKES: If you can get it for less than retail, get it and you won't be disappointed. This is unfortunately rather overpriced in my opinion at $400 USD MSRP and it's the only thing I can think to complain about. SCORES: Price: 3/10 It could be worse (creed still thinks Green Irish Tweed is worth $500), but it's BAD. Get it from a discounter if you're able, MSRP is comical. Projection: 6/10 On my skin a solid 2ft in the beginning settling down to 1ft in the middle. Longevity: 7.5/10 4-8 hours entirely depending on temperature. I live in Texas so it usually only projects for a few hours in the heat, but if you're in more moderate temperature (°60F-°80F) it'll last all day. Overall scent: 10/10 Still my favorite fruity fragrance of all time. Worth what I paid, and don't doubt that I will buy it again.

Blockade kicks off like it just landed in Miami with a carry-on full of tropical fruit and an expensive watch. The opening is bright, juicy, and undeniably fruity - but somehow still very masculine. Think mango in a tailored blazer. It smells fantastic right out of the gate and immediately makes you lean in for a second sniff like, “Wait... what is that?” As it dries down, it sobers up a bit - in a good way. The fruit sticks around, but now it’s cleaner, sharper, and more traditionally masculine. The mango never goes full smoothie mode; it’s balanced beautifully by bergamot and a pop of pink pepper that keeps everything crisp and confident. It stays bright and tropical the whole time, but with enough edge that it doesn’t feel playful or juvenile. Truly unique - I can honestly say I’ve never smelled anything quite like it. This would absolutely shine in spring or summer. Easy enough for everyday wear, but also polished enough for a daytime date where you want to smell memorable without shouting. Longevity on my skin was about 5–6 hours with decent projection - not bad, but not exactly luxury-tier either. And that’s where the heartbreak comes in. For the price, I expected this thing to perform. Instead, it politely shows up, smells amazing, and leaves before dessert. It’s marketed as unisex, but on my skin - especially in the dry down - it leans firmly masculine. Bottom line: I love the scent. Like, really love it. But at that price point, I’m not committing to a full bottle. I’ll be out here sniffing my wrist and hoping someone releases a near-identical twin for half the cost.

Try this on a 2 ml decant.....and boys and girls, this is fireeeee. A frutier, yet tropical take on Hacivat "Aventus DNA". If you like Hacivat and Intense CedratBoise, you will love this. I encourage you too at least sample it. For now, i will get a bigger decant. This is way expensive for me for now. I would prefer this over Hacivat, even though Hacivat is a Bomb. There are not the same, but for my nose is a bit redundant to have a full bottle of both since i am just a beginner. Last on me, a good 10 hours. You deffently get that mango vibe since the oppening, it dosent last all day, but for the first couple of hours it will be there. Girls do like this DNA. I received 2 complimets the first day i wore it. On the second day, a friend told me that the bag i gave her have, had the perfume on it and she loved it, and 1 of my colleagues told me that i left the scent on her desk, on a good way of course. This is super versatile all year around. Instead of buying a couple of perfumes for $50 and $60 each, i will save it and get this. It's so well blended that you won't even get the oud to be that strong. Again, this is fireeeeee

Blockade is such a unique find for me - a beautiful, layered topical perfume, and IMHO the best mango themed one at that. Everything I wanted the new Replica's Chasing Sunsets to be, and thankfully none of the off putting qualities of Opulent Dubai (reviewed this one recently as well). Great longevity and projection 👌. I love it, would consider this is buy, and highly recommend it - especially for men. The problem for me is a personal one - it lies in a very masculine dry down. The suede note and the overall smokey quality are such a satisfying - and sexy! - final accord, and it smells beautiful on the skin. I would not change a thing. But as a woman, I dont want to smell like that... And a note on Mind Games in general: This is such an underrated gem, and I am yet to encounter a perfume that didn't like from them. Which feels weird and makes me wonder what is that DNA that attracts me so much - not sure how to think of it yet. My only wish would be is that at these very high prices, they would consider producing 40-50 ml bottles... that would be a win for both he house and the consumers IMHO.

Just got this a few days ago and had the chance of properly testing it going for a stroll in the park with one of my best friends on a sunny day. I could talk for hours and describe the smell, but all i’m gonna say is that my mate, who isn’t keen on perfumes and is a quite reserved man, complimented me right away, even telling me that I should recomend him a nice summer fragrance so that he could smell like me. It projects great, especially in warm air and a slight breeze. On skin it lingers for enough hours to make me content with this splurge, yet on clothes it stays for days and they smell AMAZING! I think it’s an easy compliment getter, masculine enough in the drydown, but fruity and polished in the opening. One of the best summer fragrances and maybe the best mango out there, a bit tart with a slight greenness to it. Bottle is exquisite, nicely crafted and thought and the juice is simply perfect.

Guys, what the heck are y'all talking about? Blockade and Aventus are very distinct from one another. They barely share any of the same notes and have completely different scent accords. Blockade is fresh, green, very tropical smelling, slightly peppery, with a sweet amber dry down. Aventus is more mature with a smoky, sweet, and nice earthy dry down. Yes, they both share a myriad of fruits within their notes, but they are not the same fruits and Blockade is much sweeter. Additionally, as I mentioned, Aventus is more mature smelling and Blockade can be worn better by a larger range of ages. Overall, both are great, but you can't really call Blockade a "dupe of Aventus". If anything Blockade smells a lot like Thomas Kosmala No4 Neon, as both are mango heavy, tropical, and green smelling fragrances.

Okay, okay, this is fire! Just never worth retail, gosh, crazy prices on retail. Presentation and whole brand concept design is fantastic. Will never be offensive, though more playful than serious (so beware of your surroundings and wear appropriately), to anyone honestly. Performance is mid - wish it had better longevity, but it lingers for the high side of moderate ~6h without much presence after the 3rd hour, probably. Now, the smell. Unbelievably delicious green mango on a bed of a flowery Aventus. Man, not redundant, but surely could have some inspiration on it. Honestly, I really need to look for Aventus here to find it. Very day-appropriate fragrance. Not formal at all, but can see it appealing to a more mature audience. Worth the hype, but buy it from discounters. Masculine fragrance.

Mind Games Blockade is a masterpiece of a fragrance. This is a very tropical scent. The mango is front and center. Also, the mango stays in the front through the life of the fragrance. The tomato leave starts to come in and the pink pepper brings a sexy spicy aspect to the scent. This is the best tropical scent on the market! People compare this to Aventus or Hacivat. I think it has minor similarities to Aventus but smells nothing like Hacivat! Hacivat is a horrible fragrance that smells nothing like this. However, the longevity and projection is the only problem with this fragrance. With that said this remains a fantastic fragrance that is truly the king of tropical fragrances. A much better mango note then God of Fire by SHL!!!! Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 6/10 Smell: 10/10 Price: 6/10

Let me first say I’m veryyy picky with newer scents. Especially niche houses trying to do too much. I ended up with a sample of this after I bought a couple of TF frags at Neiman. So I thought ok I’ll just try it. Had 0 idea what to expect going into this, as this was something my sales associate just tossed in the bag. As soon as I sprayed this on the paper card I immediately knew. Gave me crazy Aventus vibes... but something about it just wowd me. Just hits different! 2 days later I picked it up. I own Aventus, so that should tell you something. Same category, completely different experience. Put this on and you will stand out from someone next to you wearing Aventus. That mango note is there!

@JesScent is a MILF. Lucky boy. I agree with her. This one is simply fantastic. Never gets tiring and what a Rock Star crowd pleaser. You can't overspray it so no worries about nuking fragrance sensitive people. However, those who come into your orbit will definitely find your smell intoxicating. I own and wear several different batches of pre-reform Aventus during the warm months. Blockade has moved into the top of that rotation. Lastly, this fragrance is sneaky strong. Sometimes I think it disappears and then suddenly I get a really strong waft of it. Sticks to the skin. People smell it on me eight hours later. Especially on clothes. It's still a skin scent the next morning. 10/10

Okay here is my take, stay with me here. I loved God of Fire because it was so different, but overtime i started to realize it was difficult for me to wear. I didnt exactly want to smell like a mango smoothie, but i knew I liked that mango note. Insert Mind Games Blockade. They use a less sweet more realistic mango note and blend it with the backbone of the aventus DNA with a touch of light florals to really round off this scent. Its much easier to wear imo and I think it is a better mango fragrance. This isnt as sharp as Aventus and definitely more fruity and obviously the pineapple has changed to a mango, but damn i have to be honest, Blockades take on the DNA is phenomenal.

As someone that doesn't chase sillage, this one is the perfect version of an Aventus-DNA twist. I neither want nor need someone 6 feet away to be able to smell me, I wear fragrances for myself first and foremost. I'm actually mindful and considerate enough to not want to gas people that dislike strong perfumes in and around them (surprise, its most of the population) so something with a great scent profile but mainly for those within an arms reach or less is a pro. I will trade sillage for longevity everyday of the week. Great green mango top note but fades quickly into the familiar classic scent profile. Easy and safe wear for warm weather.

Blockade is an amazing fruity scent with a standout mango note. The fruit doesn’t smell synthetic and even has a bit of a green, plant-like vibe. As it dries down, it becomes similar to Aventus but still keeps its own unique character. Performance could be better, but that’s not surprising for a scent that isn’t woody or smoky. Overall, I really enjoy it for its fresh and lively personality. Not blind buy safe. Everyone's nose / skin is different. Your experience may differ.

Smells fantastic. It does smell similar to Aventus, but it does its own thing. I own both Blockade and Aventus, and I’d recommend having both in your collection. This one is sneaky—I tend to go nose-blind after a few hours, but I still get compliments even 7–9 hours after applying it. It’s very versatile, and the atomizer is great. This fragrance is very strong, so comments about it not being long-lasting are a little confusing to me. I believe this may be due to anosmia.

It is the BEST "tropical/mango" fragnance on the market IMO, no doubts. Yes, there are some high quality fragnances in the same genre, but none has done it quite remarkably as Mind Games. It is just summer in a bottle. This is a high compliment getter alert. For some folks it might remind them of Aventus, but there are clear differences, and this is miles ahead. - Good longevity, just wish the sillage was better. ( If you find this on a discounted price, do not hesitate )

Originally wanted Gambit and ended up getting gifted both. Never smelt this so it was a blind buy technically, In the end, I sold Gambit and kept this. My favorite mango scent. The longevity isn't great but such a great fragrance. Not super sweet with the mango, more of a green unripe mango. If you see the notes, and see the tomato leaf and smell for it, you kind of get a V8 type of smell a little bit which threw me off, but it goes away and dries down beautifully.

Aventus manipulated, but perfected. For all worried about sillage and longevity, the longevity is there. It’s an extrait, but it will sit closer to the skin as the scent is light in nature. (appreciate a lighter sillage, not everyone around you wants to smell you, especially in the states. We’re not a fragrance culture like the Middle East) This scent is pure class, and so is the projection. (Blasting projection and sillage isn’t class)

What can I say about this mind-games masterclass? When I wear blockade, I am transported to a Sunday morning in a Latino household (I'm a Latino, I can say this). My mom just sliced some fresh mangoes for my brothers and me. It is cleaning day, so the white tile floors are lathered in "Fabuloso" (specifically the purple one). All I have to do is breathe and be me. Definitely a compliant magnet and one for daily use. 9 Fresh Mangoes/10.

Holy wow, this smells like a mix of PDM Greenley and Creed Aventus with a juicy mango topnote that gives it a gummy worm-ish kind of smell that I get from LV Symphony. Upon first sniff this has cemented itself into my top 5 of all time. Yes it is overpriced as shit but...so are most perfumes? Atleast in this case, it is an interesting take on two scent profiles I already adore. Get it if you LOVE it and can afford it responsibly.

super nice a smooth mango. think aventus and sauvage with a mix of tropics. i think its beautifully blended and is complex for the scent profile. sure its expensive but if you have the money i say do it, its among my favorite summer scents along with greenley and lafayette street! im someone who favors winter scents over summer so no summer scent to me is a 10/10, but as far as a summer scent profile goes, blockade is a 9.5/10.

This is good. Really good. That tomato leaf note really sets this apart from all the other tropical type scents and makes it much more unique. Longevity is my only issue with this one. Will always have this one in my collection. Also, this does not smell like Hacivat or Aventus. Both of those are disgusting to me. Possibly the worst comparison I’ve seen on this website. These people below me need to lay off the drugs.

This one is upper echelon sharp fresh open to a sophisticated dry down. Mango skin fruitiness and tomato leaf seem to have similar terpenes and anchor the dirtier warm earth woody base. Makes you feel valiant and virtuous contrasted with a feel of mischievousness. It is the pinnacle of fragrances I have experienced. I see myself buying multiple bottles over the next few years. Bravo, Christelle Laprade.

i went to neiman's to smell vlihelm's mango skin but was given a tester of this as well. this is everything i wanted mango skin to be. it is SO nice. i smelled so many scents back to back and out of the dozens i tried this was the only one that stuck out to me aside from delina exclusif. it's fresh, summery, unisex, and has a beautiful dry down. gorgeous scent, just wish it wasn't $345.

Mind Games Blockade is the best thing I have ever smelt, I mean the tropical and fruity makes this an amazing wear even in winter, so many compliments, and it smells so good, absolutely perfect 10/10, lasts around 7-8 hours so good for really any event, I would recommend this fragrance highly and it is my favorite in my 3000 dollar collection.

Wow! This fragrance is good! I can't lie I own Aventus and seems this is Aventus with an Mango note instead of pineapple but it does it's own thing in it'sown lane. Sheesh this is good!! I can't complain. It plays good in the heat. This can be worn in all 4 seasons especially in the south. Geez this is good!! Its decanter size worthy to me.

Amazing take on the aventus dna. Tropical, fruity floral. Everyone seems to love this when I have it on. A lot of people talk of the performance, and yes when you first buy it, it will be weak. I’ve had it for 4+ months now and it’s macerated quite a lot. The performance is now great. 8+ hour scent. Projects well for hours as well now.

Probably my favorite from Mind Games if not a close second to Check Please. I know its not in the note pyramid but I get a very strong mint from this fragrance and that alone stands out from my collection. Great for the spring but I cannot wait for the summer to come so I can really see if it performs past the 4 hours I got out of it.

Boys it smells like Aventus. Even explorer and CDNIM will get you basically the same effect or smell. I guarantee no one in real life is going to be able to tell the difference, especially since this DNA is so popular. Scent wise 5/5, I think it's the best rendition of the Aventus DNA, by far. It is nice but not for this price.

Best Smelling Creed Aventus DNA but hard to justify the price for sure not a clone as it does its own thing with this very interesting tart green and mango notes. Such a good smell but cant justify buying a full bottle with my broke a##. If you want the hot cousin of Creed Aventus and money is not an issue then snag this up.

Gorgeous mouthwatering unripe mangos, with a bit of that Aventus dna we all know and love. A different take that's cheery, chic, and elegant. Would work well in the summer or in tropical climates and performance is excellent. I seem to grow tired of the Aventus dna quite often, but time has proven I always find my way back.

Absolutely amazing, i got a 2ml sample, and immediately wanted to get a full bottle. perfect summer fragrance, and perfectly unisex. i think that although it is expensive, you get what you pay for, i used a single spray in the morning and i could still faintly smell it when i got out of the pool in the afternoon. 100/10

This fragrance absolutely slams Aventus, which isn't saying much to begin with. Mango is front and center for the opening, after which, the frag turns into an aromatic blend of heaven with a hint of mango in the background. Incredibly masculine, with average performance of about 6 hrs on my skin. This is a winner.

This is my favorite warm weather fragrance, I was a bit hesitant to buy it based off of people saying it doesn't last but for me the performance and longevity is great on it. It's by far my most complimented fragrances and people constantly ask what it is that I'm wearing. I would give the smell on this a 10/10

A rare summer fragrance that I love. I've found most Mind Games fragrances to be lacking in the "long lasting" department. But from my short list of favorites from this house, Blockade is the longest lasting. The mango scent cuts through all day, but it retains its balance and smoothness with amber and suede.

One of the most amazing and unique scent profiles I have ever enjoyed. I think this lineup is superior to Creed 100%. I loved this one so much I always got a testor of it when I would buy something else inevitably cheaper. Smells like a million bucks...feels like it almost costs a million bucks. So is life.

This is honestly wonderful. Very similar to Hacivat without the oakmoss. I don't really smell the mango so I don't think it is a tropical scent, more of a all year rounder to me. Gets rid of the bad part of the Aventus DNA and strengthens the citrus nature. I just wish it wasn't exorbitantly expensive.

Okay, i love it, the mango is amazing. it makes the aventus dna fresher and easier to wear, but this faded within like 2 hours or so. I want to own this so bad but my god is it not worth it the price does not equal for the longevity, if this was $150 id buy it but not near $300

My first niche and got a good price off ReScented. I am an Aventus fan but something else struck me when I tested it at Dillards a few months ago, and it’s similarity to the Pacific Chill DNA. If I had to quantize it, it’d be 70% Aventus likeness vs 30% Pacific Chill likeness.

Smells great although I can’t justify the price for a newer fragrance house.. I feel like you should earn your name in this business not just release a bunch of $400 fragrances from the get go. Also I don’t smell Oud at all in the dry down. But honestly it does smell great.

This is the most I've ever spent on a perfume 285. Dollars, kind of nuts. But nothing beats the opening, it's a marked improvement on the aventus DNA people love this and will tell you as much. It's fun it's fresh it's beautiful, if it's too expensive buy the dua version.

Such a nice fragrance. I can smell similar DNA to Aventus and yes the juicy mango was good and long lasting on my skins and especially on the shirts 10 hrs + The dry down is very nice green mango and creamy woody in a nice and elegant way not to sweet or overpowering

For those who have smelt around a bit, this is aventus DNA with Hacivat longevity and God of Fire bitter tang. For those who havent, this is a bright mango set off by a gorgeous, non-animalic oud. If price is no object go with blockade. Otherwise just get hacivat.

I absolutely love this fragrance. I don't have a bottle YET. It puts a tropical twist on aventus and removes the weird dusty mossiness that aventus has. It lasts 8 hours and changes a lot but the projection sucks. I still love it tho and it smells so nice

Received this for my birthday and was very pleased with this scent. On my skin it is really long lasting and has moderate sillage. Super easy to wear and is well recieved by others. Honestly this is expensive but I would give it a 9/10 overall!

Blockade is a tropical mango take on Aventus DNA, so yummy and smell like mango dessert, stick on skin around 8-9 hours and smell amazing, if you love Aventus this one is a great alternative, strong projection 2-3 hours Blockade is 9/10

One of best mango fragrance now, this is masterpiece. That smells like really neat mango juice. Also the idea to mixed tomato leaf made this fragrance much better. Definitely, better than SHL God of Fire and Mango Kiss.

This was love at first sniff. I was never a fan of the Aventus. This is well blended, especially as I live in Miami. Lasts pretty well on clothes and my skin, not sure why everyone is complaining about longevity.

Love it. On one hand I don’t really get the constant comparison to Aventus, on the other hand it’s like a more modern Aventus type option. It’s fresher and more youthful. It’s an easy reach. Rating 8.8/10.