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...

very good, I sampled born in roma intense and have full bottle of RA side by side, and it is 90% similar, born in roma intense smells higher quality, more interesting and much more fresh though. If you really love BIR intense then spend it on BIR would be a better choice, otherwise RA is a great frag.

Smells extremely close to Valentino, if I out a blind fold on I wouldn’t be able to tell. Smells really good and is a really easy reach. The silage is pretty good to I fell like I’m kinda gassing people out around me which for the most part is a good thing. Smells great would recommend. 9.1/10

I bought this perfume blindly and I was a little apprehensive but it surprised me greatly. It is a sweet perfume with a little freshness in a good way. It reminds me of bubble gum and its performance is very good. I smell it strongly. It is an uncomplicated and distinctive perfume.

Nice bottle & box. Love this perfume overall. With my nose, i love the cardamom and cinnamon at the start. The lavender give it a nice aromatic, and the vanilla are just the right amount. don't have anything to say if its a clone to BIRI, never tried one.

I would say it is almost a 1:1 to BIRI. Performance is similar to the og, lacking a little in the projection department. Versatile, signature scent kind of a fragrance. Blind buy safe imo. 9/10

At first similar to swy and than it's go closer to Valentino I don't say it's so close but closer than swy. It's nice and make you feel cool. Longevity is 5 hours max 6 Projection is ok

First Sniff Cardamom and SWY absolutely vibe. Secondly: Azzaro the most wanted edp. Thirdly: SWY intensely. After 10 min: mix of everything in a fresh and sweet way. 😍

box presentation, the bottle, the atomizer, the scent, everything is just blews me away how this stuff is dirt cheap. it's an absolute no brainer

Really close to Valentino BIR .. performance is good for the price point I get 7-8 hours with a really good projection for the first hour

Add another star to Zimaya’s headliner: dead on BIRI with seemingly endless push and potency for under $30. Add to cart :)

Smells beautiful. You can go heavy with this one though. It’s not beast mode and that may be a good thing.

Spray this and Dumont Nitro White Intensely side by side. You’d be suprised how close they are.

Absolute banger. Not gonna waste breath, just get it. Comes from someone with ~230 frags.

i dont know how to dscribe the scent but its delicious and sexy. my signature scent

Fantastic perfume at a fantastic price, 101% recommend...I completely fell in love