Sniffo

...then in my opinion, it can only be about a Nasomatto

But one thing at a time. I am a great friend of alcoholic scents. Be it Dark Rebel, various Kilian fragrances or Pure Malt from Mugler, all of them have an interesting and somehow unique character for me. If you smell them, you immediately get the desire to lean into the turmoil and fight the nights around your ears. At least that's how I feel. Especially Pure Malt is something I don't want to miss in my collection, because I like the affected whisky note very much (I would like to refer to my comment of Pure Malt).
However, it should go even better!
Nasomatto has been a brand for which I was only aware of the best known representative. However, I am still reluctant to test Black Afghano because of its alleged similarity to Gucci Intense Oud (my personal hate scent). More by chance I stumbled upon an offer for Baraonda.
Briefly checked the data. Sounds promising. Sample is bought!

So about the scent:
Baraonda starts as expected with whisky! And not too little of it. Seldom have I perceived such an authentic note in a perfume. One really has the feeling of sniffing an Irish whisky that has been matured for years in oak barrels, so intense that the nose hairs start to slurp.
Unfortunately the alcoholic note disappears quite quickly and makes room for a strong, caramel-like sweetness. This is accompanied by a deep woodiness. In the end, it is this wood note that remains on the skin.

The sillage of Baraonda is enormous. Especially directly after spraying the scent radiates like no other. Although it is an Extrait de Parfum, which should be rather close to the skin due to the low alcohol content. One splash is enough to take over the whole apartment within minutes (I do not live in a caravan). The scent also sticks to my clothes forever, fills the interior of my cupboards with tipsy cheerfulness and greets me even after the washing is done. I'm talking about the little bit that accidentally gets on my collar when I apply it.
The shelf life on the skin is ten hours. Under the right circumstances, even longer.

Baraonda is wearable for everyone, although I would classify it more masculine.
It will definitely be at its best during the cold months, due to its deep sweetness.
Due to its strong performance, you should definitely pay attention to the dosage, especially when you are indoors. One to a maximum of two sprays are enough to be clearly noticed.

The bottle fits Baraonda like the proverbial fist in the eye.
Minimalist like all Nasomatto flacons, with huge cork lid. Inside is a viscous yellowish liquid, very similar to whiskey.
The handy format makes it look very potent, which is undoubtedly the fragrance. An eye-catcher even in the niche segment

Conclusion: Baraonda was a fragrance for a long time again, which could really inspire me. I love its character. He is like a good, drunken friend: affectionate, extroverted and adventurous.
I actually liked it so much that I didn't even use up the sample, but ordered a bottle directly. Normally not my style
Unfortunately it is impossible to wear it at the moment because of the heat. But one more reason to look forward to autumn, it definitely is.

LG Sniffo

...was my impression after I sprayed this fellow for the first time.
My interest in the fragrance was indeed limited, but when I received a fairly good offer for a tester, I didn't think twice and ordered it in a hurry. Of course, I cannot guarantee the authenticity of the bottle. However, if by chance I should come into the pleasure of testing a doubtlessly original edition of FF, I will correct my comment accordingly.

About the fragrance: Fucking Fabulous starts sweetishly mild, which I would identify as the bitter almond. This mildness changes a little bit in the further course. It gives the impression of a metallic coolness, which is probably due to the lavender. FF retains this concept for the time being, until after a few hours the relaxed sweetness of the tonka bean takes over. I can also detect a hint of leather, but it is very soft and delicate. All the notes melt into a sweet and spicy mixture and make it increasingly difficult for me to smell out individual components. All in all FF awakens an association with the colour pink in me, but I can't say exactly what this is due to.

The durability is about 6 hours on my skin, the Sillage is rather modest.

Fucking Fabulous is more for the cooler days. Also in spring it is certainly wearable, only in summer I would do without it.

In my opinion the fragrance is wearable, rather for a younger audience. Its character seems playful, but also harmless and tame. Moreover, it certainly has potential as an everyday scent, because neither does any component in it strike me particularly on the stomach, nor is its sillage so strong that it would become a problem in closed rooms (except for excessive use).

All in all, Fucking Fabulous leaves me a bit perplexed. Without a doubt, it's not a bad scent, but it's not as "fucking fabulous" as you would expect from its name. I was also surprised that I wouldn't necessarily call it a scent for going out. Fucking Fabulous is only distinguished by its very special and rarely found scent DNA. I guess that this was one of the main reasons for the name. Also I can only find few parallels to other Ford scents, because they (in my eyes) usually bring along a certain "tragedy". Hard to describe, maybe just imagination, but Fucking Fabulous does not give me this impression.

LG

... from Dior Sauvage EdP.

Several years have passed since I first smelled the eau de toilette of the now infamous Dior Sauvage range. In the meantime, three bottles have already been emptied, two of them of the eau de parfum.
I have to say that I can certainly understand why Sauvage is so polarizing. In all three versions, the Ambroxan note is present, more or less clearly, which seems quite "scratchy". So my clear favourite is the EdP, as it manages to dampen the rough note with its milder character. I haven't been able to test the perfume extensively yet, so I can't really judge it.

To the fragrance: Dior Sauvage EdP begins fresh and spicy. The bergamot and pepper come clearly to the fore. Ambroxan is also very present, although this is very temperature-dependent. Especially on warmer days this can quickly become too much. Fortunately this weakens relatively quickly. The scent doesn't change much anymore, only the vanilla gets ready and softens the scent a bit, which I appreciate very much.

The shelf life is very good, especially for a fresh fragrance. Applied in the morning it lasts a good 8 hours, whereby the silage is clearly noticeable in the first hours.

Portable, the EdP is for anyone looking for an everyday scent with good performance. Sparingly dosed, it should cut a good figure at work or school. It is also a good, though not the best choice for going out.

All in all it is a very good fragrance. Although the DNA is not the most original on the market, it still has enough unique selling points to distinguish Sauvage from other "blue" fragrances. So I also liked it and have worn it more often than almost any other perfume. Often the reactions were very positive. Although I don't think much of expressions like "Pantydropper" or similar chubby frippery, I must say that especially women were often very fond of Sauvage (EdT and EdP). This is just a statement and I distance myself from everything that is currently on YouTube.
And this brings me to the big shortcoming of this fragrance (and the whole series). It has become so crowded and everyone seems to own a copy that I can hardly bring myself to wear it. At this point I remember a little anecdote, when the cashier at the gas station, about my age, asked me about the scent. Her ex-boyfriend had already worn it, so she had given both her father and her current boyfriend Dior's wonder water. That's when I decided to use up the bottle I had opened and then look for an alternative. Not a day too soon, because soon the name Dior Sauvage was heard on every corner. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the mainstream and own enough of the fragrances that fall under it. However, when there is an exponential increase in the number of users (see One Million), then I too long for individuality and character.
In the meantime I haven't worn a version of Dior Sauvage for over a year and feel comfortable without it. It has always served me well over the last few years, but it was long time for something new.

I would like to refer to my commentary on the Eau de Toilette.

LG

...is a condition that I haven't been able to fully enjoy for a long time. At least not in the conventional, social way. But I already have a fragrance in my collection for a long time, which actually gives me a similar flair. I'm talking about Pure Malt, the second flak ship, next to Pure Havanne, from Mugler. Why I haven't written a comment on Pure Malt yet is frankly beyond me, because it definitely has the potential to inspire. With its typical A* Men DNA, complemented by alcoholic peaty notes, it stands out from many mainstream fragrances and knows how to polarize.

About the fragrance: Pure Malt has a very sweet start! Musk and patchouli immediately give it an earthy touch. Together with the peat and whisky, you actually have the feeling of being sprayed with a long aged alcoholic drink. This "flag" surrounds one the first few hours and is also clearly noticeable for the wearer. In the further course of time, the woody notes are added. The whole remains as a sweet-woody film on the skin.

The shelf life of Pure Malt is enormous. It is one of the few fragrances that I can perceive on myself and that over the entire period. Also the next morning Pure Malt is able to welcome the wearer, similar to an alcohol hangover.
The Sillage is also extremely good. Although I often lack an occasion to wear it, it is disproportionately often commented on and supported by those around me. This circumstance sometimes makes me think, because Pure Malt is certainly not a fragrance that would serve the cliché of the mass-market favourite.
Much more I have the impression that the stronger the scent is perceived, the more people judge it. Almost as if other scents, which are perhaps much more sophisticated, would simply not be perceived due to the slightly worse performance. I also find it unusual that I myself rather rarely perceive perfume on my fellow men.

Pure Malt is due to its sweet and alcoholic character of course rather something for the autumn or winter. However, its strong, room-filling performance does not necessarily make it a fragrance for every day. It would probably be appropriate in an environment where it is important to stand out and be noticed, for example in a club, at a celebration or at the Christmas market.
The wearer can be both young and older. Only about as a teenager under 18 I would rather avoid him because of the alcohol content ;).

LG

...Arabian Horse was described
Herod was a fragrance that had been on my wish list for what felt like eternity. When I finally bought a bottle of Chergui, the nice staff of the perfumery added a few samples of allegedly related scents. Much to my delight also one from the legendary
No. 1 men's perfume Herod. No sooner sprayed was clear, we become friends. However, since I had recently acquired a rather expensive scent with Chergui, I wanted to look for a cheap Dupe for the time being. And there it was, Arabian Horse. I had had the brand "Alexandria Fragrances" on my screen for quite some time, because, if you could believe the reviews, it stands for very passable clones from top-class perfume houses. To save on shipping, I also bought a bottle of Tuscan King (I've also written a comment about it) and, if I was satisfied with both fragrances, I would test "Hawaii Volcano" and "Gourmond Kiss". When the parcel from the UK finally arrived (the shipping was very fast, by the way), my expectations were already very high, fuelled by various reviews on perfume and YouTube.

So to the fragrance: Arabian Horse starts very cinnamony. That's where I see the biggest differences to Herod, who in my eyes starts rather fruity and with lots of apple.
Rather Spicebomb Extreme comes to my mind, whereby this one comes along with much more spice and is much less soft
After this Christmassy prelude, which by the way lasts quite long, a very pleasant sweetness is added. I clearly hear the tobacco and vanilla. Very similar to Herod, although Arabian Horse comes along a bit softer (if this is still possible). He now maintains this interplay for the time being, until AH finally fades away with vanilla and patchouli.

The shelf life is certainly around 6 to 7 hours, even if I do not notice it myself after a short time. However, after about 4 hours it was still confirmed to me that the scent was still clearly present. There was already a compliment for it when I first wore it, which is rather seldom the case when I test new perfumes. So much for the Sillage, and how one is always surprised. In general, I find it difficult to estimate the actual power with which a perfume radiates itself. Basically, you have to orientate yourself on the reactions of your surroundings, or spray someone with whom you will be surrounded for the next few hours (attention: better not to meet a complete stranger on the street, who you will then be on your heels for half the day).

Arabian Horse is basically portable for everyone. The scent DNA is very accessible and unobtrusive, stands out (according to his relationship to Herod) from the usual mainstream scents and is a self-contained composition without many rough edges. Its warm character makes it ideal for the cooler days. Therefore it also has a clear potential as an everyday scent, provided it is carefully dosed.

All in all it is an excellent fragrance. In how far one gets along with the concept of Dupes everyone has to decide for himself. For my part, I think it's very successful and the similarity to the great model is definitely there.
Also I would not exclude the possibility that one day I will get Herod again to test him more extensively. Until then Arabian Horse will serve me well in any case.

LG