Reverie Aqua

Completely stunning. I could not believe how good Reverie Aqua was out of a 1ml decant. And to think I added it on to hit free shipping... I am not impressed by Born in Roma Intense. It smelt faint and uninteresting. Just lavender and vanilla with a ghost of vetiver to counter the sweetness. I understand the hype but again, not impressed. Then I remember trying Asad Bourbon cause I liked Azarro TMW and saw it was its highest rated dupe but came to find it smells like the chocolate Axe can from high school with a bit of Born in Roma Intense. Reverie Aqua however completely blows both out of the water. It simply comes across as higher quality, the lavender and vanilla are perfectly blended in such an effervescent way it tingles like ambroxan. I think this might be due to how the vetiver is added as well and gives it a sparkly dry and earthy base. However, the main difference is in the depth that is added by warm sweet amber and spices. An ambery nuttiness and a touch of cardamom and cinnamon are hard to pick out individually but give this a backbone that BIRI simply doesn't have. It projects harder, comes across as more complex, while maintaining a beautiful simplicity. This easily lasts 8-10 hours on me as well. Absolute steal for the 25 bucks I paid. First fragrance I'm thinking of getting a backup bottle of in a long time.

@Mr_hello1 is mistaken, or trying to sabotage. I have smelled both, drydown and all. They are nearly identical. The only part in which I agree is the Reverie is louder, more screechy. but the scent is undoubtedly BIRI, nearly 1:1. For those wondering, Zimaya Reverie Aqua is 95% similar. I have sampled this fragrance and own Reverie Aqua, both smell nearly identical. You’re welcome. Update: It’s also nuclear, 4-6 sprays and 4 hours later it still fills a classroom, easily. Lasts 8 hours before fading, in my experience. After a bit of macerating it does take a slightly sweeter note, dulling the woodsy note a bit. Was at a group dinner and someone sat down at the seat across from me and noted “this whole area smells like man” Sick, right?

Blind bought - 3d origami box , bottle is weighty and has a magnetic cap , very well done. First spray smells amazing , amber & spicy bubblegum bomb up your nose ...DNA of Valentino Born in Roma ... but once it settles I get more of a Stronger with you absolutely all over this. Having not smelled Born in Roma Intense but did have the OG BIR , I can’t say it’s a dead ringer for that , but I love Stronger with You and did enjoy BIR ... 2 great smelling fragrances ... PLUS it’s just coming into the season of which that scent explodes and lights up ... If you like those type of scents you can’t go wrong with this ... very happy with my purchase.

@perfumebyme.p Personally I like Reverie Aqua more than Asad Bourbon , and feel it is more of a 1:1 to Valentino BIRI than Asad Bourbon is. Both have good lasting power and projection . They are fairly similar and would be worn at the same situations, so get whichever is cheaper / accessible to you and I'm sure you'll be happy. you don't "need " both though

Just so beautiful. Deeply complex, I was actually shocked, one of the best ones I’ve gotten this month. Similar to born in Roma intense, just a bit more amber and deep/thick in the profile as a whole, I do wish it projected a bit more, but worth it just to have on my hand and be able to smell this masterpiece all day...