I bought a few from Eden recently and also Club De Nuit Milestone to see how the cheaper fragrances perform.

The Eden Green Irish Tweed is okay
but not amazing. It lacks something which makes the original so interesting imo. Their Aventus clone is nice enough but doesn't last particularly long (but either does the original in my experience). Their Virgin Island water version smells very close to the original and lasts a long time. That was the best from Eden. Will be great in the summer.

The Club de Nuit smells nice and performs well. I've only had a smell of the original Creed version in store, so cant really say how good a clone it is. Worth 30 quid anyway.

Nah not really man. Heaviest stuff I own is probably Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh, Penhaligons Halfeti, Widian Liwa and Initio Oud for Greatness. Which to me aren’t that heavy because of either the sweet (Liwa, OFG, Halfeti vanilla) or synthetic (Nawab Hedione) ingredients lifts them slightly and makes them easier to wear, for me any way.

I’m attracted to the Geza Schoen synthetic vibe fragrances mostly. Most Ormonde Jaynes do it for me. Ambre Royal is just unreal and Montabaco is just so good and the fact I was able to get the Verano version was even better. I wore just 3 sprays of it as I was taking my daughter to her swimming lesson and it gets a bit stuffy. 2 neck, one tshirt. The tshirt spray is still projecting a week later as I go to wash that tshirt with the washing. Just an amazing scent that has been made even better with the fresh hit at the start.

This is why the Kosmala wins so well in my opinion. Perfect balance of sweet, synthetic and depth that lasts for 12 hours.

I wore Bvlgari Tygar yesterday, grapefruit synth bomb, amazing performance and great projection. Mrs even complimented it and she’s fussy as fuck and forgets what I wear unless she hates it. So was a winner.

Not tried any of the Ormonde Jayne as yet. Liked Halfeti and also Cairo from Penhaligons. Widian sounds like something I’d dig too. Thanks for the heads up on the Xerjoff, did see it in the group, but not in a position to purchase at the mo, Christmas & kids has rinsed me!

Did you try Eau Sauvage parfum or the original? Wear the original most days but it's so weak on me. When I use CDG2 or Dior Homme Intense the smell lasts for ages.

Yes bud, some of the people on there got crazy frag set up’s. Once January payday comes around will be reaching for a fair few decants. Will sample some OJ when I next get to Harrods. Keep coming with the recommendations though LFC.

Bought the Eden snide of Baccarat Rouge 540 after a recommendation from a mate. Not for me, I’m told it’s a good copy.

Sprayed it twice, 50ml, £18 posted if anyone wants it?

It is a good copy for the money to be fair. Can be too sweet for some though.

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk.

10ml of this arrived the other day and I can’t get enough of it. The smell is addictive. It’s one of the best fragrances I’ve smelt. Amazingly smooth and so easy to wear. Will be my next full bottle buy for sure.

Yes mate. Well worth trying.

What’s F&M? I couldn’t find a UK stockist when looking. You have a link please?

Edit: just to add I can’t remember ever smelling anything like this. Proper great could easily wear it every day of the year.

Yes thanks man. I found that site after searching but like you say not on website so wasn’t sure. That would be class nice one