Reviewing Dua's Poseidon’s Absolu Elixir. This is clearly inspired by Creed Aventus Absolu, and I’d put it at about 85% close. The DNA is there—you get that bright citrus opening with bergamot, lemon, and grapefruit, backed by a subtle fruitiness from blackcurrant and pineapple. As it settles, you’ll notice a mix of spice and warmth—ginger, cardamom, a touch of cinnamon—balanced with patchouli and vetiver. It’s a well-structured scent, but compared to the original, it doesn’t have the same depth or richness. It feels lighter, a bit more wearable, and less heavy on the skin. Performance is solid. I got all-day longevity, and it was still noticeable 4–5 hours in. Projection is moderate—present, but not overpowering. Overall, if you like the Absolu Aventus profile but want something a bit easier to wear day-to-day, this is a strong option. It delivers the core experience without going as deep or as bold as the original.

Today has been the first day that I mainly stayed relax and chilling since I returned from vacations, doing only some laundry. I wanted to wear something easy, but giving some love to a forgotten member from my collection. Derby Club House has a classic barbershop DNA. People find it similar to Creed Bois du Portugal. It’s a fresh, mossy, slightly spicy/sweet and powdery, smooth and subtle. IMO, perfect for after shower Netflix and chill moments. Projection and longevity are limited, perfect to get close and cosy with your significant others. This is something I will not wear for a work day, but definitely perfect for a quick grab and go and running errands.

So I've actually been wearing this for the last 2 days and am really enjoying it! Fig, black pepper and patchouli are what's listed. Unlisted notes that I'm getting are lemon, musk, sandalwood, aquatic and floral notes. The three listed are by far the most dominant, but the blend is very nice indeed. It barely resembles the light blue DNA IMO. It's fresh, sweet, salty and still somewhat dense for a warm weather fragrance. Longevity for me is moderate. About 2 hours of decent projection with a beautiful patchouli skin scent dry down. Maybe 6-7 hours total depending on how much I sweat. So far from my experience, this is the most unique of the light blue flankers and almost immediately my favorite. I'm definitely partial to fig though. Gris Charnel and Parisian Music are my other fig favorites. I'd love some recommendations on other outstanding fig fragrances if you have any to offer...