TLDR;
In this video, Ash from Gents Scents reviews ten different clone fragrances that he has never featured on his channel before. He discusses the scents, performance, and overall quality of each fragrance, as well as their similarities to popular designer and niche fragrances. Additionally, he shares information about discount codes for various online retailers and announces a giveaway for viewers.
- Fier Luna is a top-notch clone of Xerjoff's Naxos, capturing the aromatic and honeyed sweetness of the original.
- Scepter Malikite by Mason Alhhamra is a budget-friendly alternative to God of Fire, offering a mango freshness and sweetness.
- Mason Alhamra's "Your Touch" smells good as alternative to Stronger with You Oud, but has significant leakage issues due to a faulty atomizer.
Intro [0:00]
Ash introduces a video featuring 10 clone fragrances that he hasn't reviewed before. He mentions purchasing them from Joop, Frag Flex, and The Perfume Box, noting that he may have overpaid due to the typical price cycle of clone fragrances. He assures viewers that links to all the fragrances will be in the description.
Fier Luna [1:06]
Fier Luna from Frag Flex, priced around $55, is presented as a clone of Xerjoff's Naxos. Ash notes the bottle's design with a wolf on the cap, mentioning that the cap was loose upon arrival, similar to his experience with the original Fert. He praises Fier Luna as the best Naxos clone he owns, capturing the aromatic essence and honeyed sweetness of the original fragrance. He considers it a worthwhile purchase at its price point and an absolute steal if found cheaper later on.
Scepter Malikite [3:12]
Scepter Malikite by Mason Alhhamra, resembling a Bulgari bottle, is introduced as a budget alternative to God of Fire, costing just over $20. Ash sprays the fragrance and describes it as capturing the mango freshness and sweetness of God of Fire, though perhaps not as strong as other alternatives. He also shares discount codes for JoopShop, Frag Flex, The Perfume Box, and Gift Express, encouraging viewers to use them to save money.
The Falcon [5:25]
The Falcon by Armaf is showcased with its unique bottle design, featuring a faux wood cap and faux leather wrapping. Ash finds the presentation cool and reminiscent of Cabayo. He describes the scent as a sweet leather fragrance with a sweet oudy backbone, comparing it to Imperial Valley by Giza, as well as fragrances from Chopard and Bulgari's Falcar. While the note breakdown suggests freshness with pineapple, cardamom, and citrus, the fragrance leans more towards a sweet leather scent.
Wadi [6:55]
Wadi from Mason Azraar is presented in a cool-looking bottle, noted as a fingerprint magnet. Ash describes it as a strong fragrance similar to Paradise Garden but with a twist, comparing it to Paradise Garden injected with steroids and extra mint. He emphasizes the brisk, chilling, and icy aspect of the fragrance due to the pumped-up mint, but notes that it avoids being overwhelmingly Middle Eastern in its scent profile.
Your Touch [8:32]
Your Touch by Mason Alhamra is presented in a simple bottle with a nice atomizer, though Ash quickly discovers a significant leakage issue, describing it as leaking like a fire hose. Despite the poor quality control in the presentation, Ash notes that the fragrance itself smells pretty good for its inexpensive price. He describes it as a well-balanced, sweet fragrance with a touch of sweet westernized oud, making it a nice alternative to Stronger with You Oud.
Veni Antique [11:08]
A fragrance from French Avenue, with a roulette wheel-like cap, is introduced. Ash mentions that the fragrance has a perfumer attached by name, Jean Luis Swizac. He notes that the opening is semi-powdery with a faint aromatic edge, but it quickly settles into a really nice scent. As it dries down, the vanilla comes out, creating a rich, creamy, warm, and cozy fragrance. Ash finds the quality very high and compares it to veni antique, advising to let it dry down to appreciate its fantastic scent.
Galactic Men Elixir [12:58]
Galactic Men Elixir by Mason Alhamra is presented as a dirt-cheap clone of Pure Malt. Ash notes that the presentation clearly indicates its inspiration. While the opening isn't spot-on, it gets closer as it dries down. Performance-wise, it's a little under what Pure Malt used to be, but still solid and well done for the price. Ash recommends it as a good option for Pure Malt fans, but advises not to expect the exact same quality or performance.
Cascade [14:20]
Cascade, another Mason Azraar fragrance, is presented in a blue bottle. Ash's initial reaction to the scent is negative, comparing it to Windex. He decides to let it macerate, hoping it will improve over time. While it does get better as it dries, with a sweet melon aspect coming through, the initial impression is not favorable.
DXB [16:10]
DXB by Mason Azraar is introduced as a Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim alternative. Ash finds it way better than Cascade, praising its strong citrus, sweetness, and better performance compared to Afternoon Swim. He recommends it as a great citrusy daytime fragrance for summer, with astronomically different quality compared to Cascade.
Oceana [17:12]
Scepter Oceania by Mason Alhamra, resembling a Bulgari bottle, is presented as a clone of Orom by Bulgari. Ash notes a pickle tear on the bottle, indicating poor quality control. He also points out that the "Your Touch" bottle is still leaking. Despite these issues, he finds Oceania to be a vanilla bomb with benzoin and a touch of smokiness, comparing it to Baby Cat by YSL. He considers it a fantastic release, redeeming the brand after the issues with "Your Touch".
Giveaway [19:32]
Ash announces a giveaway for Theorem by Rub Rocka and Submission by Rasi for men. To enter, viewers need to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment mentioning their best recent clone pickup. He will pick a winner using a random comment picker and announce it on the YouTube channel's post tab the following month.