Every once in a while, a clone gets so close that you have to give it credit. Midnight Velocity is one of those. I tested these on five people, and nobody could tell the difference in the air. That says a lot to me. When you’re wearing a fragrance, the scent people catch around you is a big part of the experience. Both deliver that fresh, spicy opening with darker fruit, warm woods and an ambery depth underneath. There’s enough freshness to keep the richness from feeling heavy. Performance: Midnight Velocity feels stronger to me. It’s an extrait, and it comes across with more presence. The concentration doesn’t automatically guarantee better projection or longevity, but in this comparison, the Dapper feels more assertive. I wouldn’t assign an exact hour count or say it lasts longer without timing both through a full wear. For projection and sillage, what impressed me most was the similarity of the scent in the air. Whatever differences you might find smelling closely, those five people couldn’t distinguish them. This is a rare occasion where the clone is that good. Dapper’s Marine Portal, inspired by Loumari Porthole, is another one that impressed me this much. These two are about as good as it gets for me. Credit where it’s due. Dapper has it on there sight as a limited edition just like the OG!!! @Andrew G. I am glad you took my advise you are going to love this as the difference is so subtle!!! Actually you probably can’t tell. Dapper describes the same notes and to the tested 5 it holds true!!! Bold, smoky, and built for speed. Midnight Velocity greets you with bergamot, ginger, sage, and pink pepper, delivering a sharp, energizing opening. Labdanum and blackcurrant follow, adding a dark, resinous sweetness that gives the fragrance real intensity. Patchouli, amberwood, tonka bean, and vetiver anchor the finish, creating a rich, smoldering base that lasts from morning into night. A limited edition signature scent for anyone who wants something bold and unforgettable, available only while supplies last.

Challenge: Show a picture of an original and the supposed clone and tell me the similarity in terms of percentage.. in your opinion.. Let me start.. Allure and Alpine =85%

We finally got some real fall weather today, and I'm jumping up and down with happiness. Fall / Winter is my favorite season for fragrances, and I finally get to put away all these freshies and pull out my woods and spices and dark florals. But even more than that, it's Halloween season. And so I really get to have fun. Looking at my collection, I've put together a selection of Halloween friendly fragrance to wear over the next 13 days. And we are doing an informal Halloween film festival watching some of our favorite Halloween movies, so I'm trying to pair each fragrance with a movie. I would love to get y'all's take on this, too. What are y'alls favorite Halloween / Fall fragrances? What are you most excited to wear? And is there a Halloween movie that's on your "must watch" list? And before I start, I want to single out Xyrena as a brand. I am excluding them from the list for the most part because otherwise, they might be the entire list. They have fragrances based on tons of my favorite horror movies, and they are based right here in Austin, Texas (though they don't have a public storefront, and the nearest retail spot is in Oregon). If you've never seen their stuff, I encourage you to go visit their web page. Their bottles are shaped like VHS tapes, and the boxes are designed like old VHS movie boxes from the 80s and 90s. 10/19 - PDM Percival (Montagne Perceval). The ultimate mall fragrance that brings back memories of shopping in the 80s and 90s. This might not sound like Halloween, until you pull out your VCR and put in Chopping Mall (1986). The ultimate robot killer final girl movie from a time when movies like this could get green lit and funded. They really don't make them like this anymore. 10/20 - HexMundi Love Witch. Inspired by the movie The Love Witch (2016). It's ritual tea, bright citrus, fruits and claret, that echoes the tea and wine she uses to serve her potions. If you've never seen it, it's a glorious and loving homage to 1960s technicolor exploitation movies.

The battle between Creed Aventus Absolu and Dior Sauvage Elixir. My wins is Dior Sauvage Elixir because it has the outstanding job on the projection, and longevity. Creed Aventus Absolu is a good fragrance but overpriced and it's a lot more expensive than Dior Sauvage Elixir. Which one is your wins?

The battle between 2 clone fragrances from Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man vs Untold. Club De Nuit Intense Man is a popular Creed Aventus clone , Club De Nuit Untold is a clone of Baccarat Rouge 540 and it's a beautiful unisex fragrance loved by men and women. My wins is on Club De Nuit Intense Man because this was one of the first Creed Aventus clones, the EDT already made it legendary clone of Aventus then they came out with EDP, Parfum and etc. Which clone fragrances is your wins?