I've been lurking in this sub for months now, and I finally pulled the trigger. I just got my first fragrance in a very long time and I'm in absolute love with this banger! I was a bit scared because it was a blind buy (gambler mindset) but man it truly paid off. I wanted something versatile and strong performing, and I feel this was definitely a great pick.

To be honest, I am pretty much a beginner when it comes to fragrances, I know the popular designer names, but I've only owned Nautica Voyage in the past. But I never liked it's poor performance maybe cause of hot Delhi weather or maybe because I sweat a lot.

But this was a hit right off the bat! I'm not familiar how to review these but here's my thoughts:

**Longevity 8/10:** I would say it lasted for 5-6 hours. I could still smell it on me and around me. Unfortunately I live alone and WFH, so couldn't confirm with others, but I could smell it. One day, I sprayed it on my shirt as well and that made it last for even longer. Definitely solid performance, polar opposite to my experience with the Nautica Voyage.

**DNA/Smell 8.5/10:** Now this is obviously subjective, so please get a decant first, don't gamble like me. Since I don't have experience with perfume ingredients and how they smell, to a layman, this smells like sweet, smokey, a little spicy, and basically sexy.

I felt that it got sweeter over the hours and definitely quite versatile. Oh and it does smell a little chemical-like/synthetic initially (especially up close on skin) but that faded away within a few minutes in the air around me, and 30-40 minutes from my skin up-close.

**Versatility 7/10:** Speaking of versatility, I saw a recent Noel Fragrance video where he said that this is an all rounder and you can apply it anywhere, even to the gym. I guess it works for North American regions? But I wouldn't agree honestly.

It's definitely a great office, date night, formal event, and a party fragrance. However, I won't be wearing it to the gym because I feel it might offend others. It's a a bit too strong and I think fresh frags work better at the gym. Similarly, if I'm gonna be out in the sun all day , this won't be my pick either.

**Projection 7/10?:** I didn't have anyone else to tell me about this, but I could feel that it made my office room smelled nice even though I sprayed it on me in a different room. Same thing in my car, I could smell it in my car the next day. I could smell it on and around me quite well for 5-6 hours. So I do believe that it does have decent projection as suggested by others.

So what now? Will this be my only go to fragrance now? Unfortunately no XD.

This frag (and the sub) just made me fall in love with fragrances, and I'm already planning to pick up another fragrance next month. I'm considering Rasai Hawas Ice and CDNIM PP. Which one do you think I should go for? And yes I will be gambling again with a blind buy XD

Did I miss anything in the review?

First frag after joining the sub. Couldn't be happier! Afnan Supremacy CE