Let's talk Cologne

Ecko_1 said:
Has anyone tried recent middle eastern clones. I normally always have a few in my rotation, but 2025 was a good year for clone releases, and I ended up trying a fair number of them, and still have a few on my sniff or blind buy list

The hyped ones I have are:
  • FA Aether
  • FA Vulcan Feu
  • FA Liquid Brun
  • Hawas Ice
  • Hawas Tropical
  • Khadlaj Island Dreams
I enjoy them all, but Vulcan Feu and Island Dreams are something else. I actually want to get back up bottles.
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You should try the below

French Avenue Arsh
Khadlaj Shiyaka Shadow
Khadlaj Shiyaka Snow
Lattafa Breeze
Fragrance World Immortal London
Fragrance World Amber and Neroli
 
Icemanbrfc said:
You should try the below

French Avenue Arsh
Khadlaj Shiyaka Shadow
Khadlaj Shiyaka Snow
Lattafa Breeze
Fragrance World Immortal London
Fragrance World Amber and Neroli
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The 2 Shiyaaka are on my to do list. Will check out the others thanks.
 
What are legit middle eastern online stores in SA?

I normally buy in store at Parfums Absulo. Did my first Rio Perfumes order. Any other?
 
Ecko_1 said:
What are legit middle eastern online stores in SA?

I normally buy in store at Parfums Absulo. Did my first Rio Perfumes order. Any other?
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Dubai Perfume Cafe - Yusuf Bhai is there. Great guy.

Hussain Fragrances

Those are the only 2 along with Rio I use.
 
I purchased Club de Nuit Intense man. Heard many good things about it.
Good scent, but lasts about 2-3 hours, fades away very quickly.
Was a decent price though....R600 for 105ml from a barber shop in Byles Bridge Centurion
 
Zyk1 said:
I purchased Club de Nuit Intense man. Heard many good things about it.
Good scent, but lasts about 2-3 hours, fades away very quickly.
Was a decent price though....R600 for 105ml from a barber shop in Byles Bridge Centurion
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If it's the normal one, then I'm surprised you aren't complaining about the opening of it. The dry down is nice, but should not be lasting you 2 to 3 hours

Should have bought from me. Im selling 3 Armaf Fragrances for R600. CDNIM, Iconic and Sillage
 
Zyk1 said:
I purchased Club de Nuit Intense man. Heard many good things about it.
Good scent, but lasts about 2-3 hours, fades away very quickly.
Was a decent price though....R600 for 105ml from a barber shop in Byles Bridge Centurion
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Icemanbrfc said:
If it's the normal one, then I'm surprised you aren't complaining about the opening of it. The dry down is nice, but should not be lasting you 2 to 3 hours

Should have bought from me. Im selling 3 Armaf Fragrances for R600. CDNIM, Iconic and Sillage
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I also haven't had any luck with the performance of the middle eastern fragrances.

Fakhar Black Lattafa - Smells great but piss-poor performance (2 hours max)
Armaf Club de nuit intense - Killer opening but can't smell it once it dries down
9am Dive Afnan - Skin scent in 1 hour
 
SHL said:
I also haven't had any luck with the performance of the middle eastern fragrances.

Fakhar Black Lattafa - Smells great but piss-poor performance (2 hours max)
Armaf Club de nuit intense - Killer opening but can't smell it once it dries down
9am Dive Afnan - Skin scent in 1 hour
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Your skin must be eating fragrances then, because CDNIM I could still smell after 8 hours lol..
 
Ecko_1 said:
What are legit middle eastern online stores in SA?

I normally buy in store at Parfums Absulo. Did my first Rio Perfumes order. Any other?
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Another store worth looking at is Mooi Nooi by Marinda , with pricing that stays competitive alongside Rio Perfumes and Hussain. They stock a selection of both Arabian and oil-based perfumes. The website only shows fragrances that are currently on hand for quick service and fast dispatch, so the online range is intentionally limited. If you are looking for something specific, it is worth asking as most perfumes can usually be sourced.
 
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