Try it before you commit to the bottle.
Every sample here is decanted by hand from a bottle I actually own and wear — no dupes of dupes, no guessing. New fragrances get added as I pick them up, so check back often.
No. 01
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Al Haramain
Sweet almond and citrus open into a warm amber-cedar heart, settling into a soft vanilla-musk base - a cult favorite for cooler months.
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Almond, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot· Cedarwood, Amber, Heliotrope· Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood
No. 02
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDP
Armaf
A punchy blend of pineapple and blackcurrant up top, smoky birch through the heart, and a dry, mossy base - a long-running favorite in the affordable-fragrance world.
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Pineapple, Blackcurrant, Apple, Bergamot, Lemon· Birch, Jasmine, Rose· Musk, Oakmoss, Ambroxan, Patchouli
No. 03
Bujairami Hectic
Bujairami
Sparkling citron and orange settle into spiced neroli and ginger, finishing with a smooth black tea and wood dry-down.
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Citron, Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange· Neroli, Ginger, Cinnamon· Black Tea, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Olibanum
No. 04
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men
Carolina Herrera
A cool, minty burst built for the club - ambrette seed and musk give it a smooth, energetic finish.
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Mint, Vodka Accord· Ambrette Seeds· Musk
No. 05
Dior Sauvage EDP
Dior
Crisp bergamot and pepper open into a peppery lavender heart, finishing with a mineral, ambery cedar base - one of the most recognizable modern scents out there.
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Calabrian Bergamot, Pepper· Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise· Ambroxan, Cedar
No. 06
French Avenue Liquid Brun
French Avenue
Spiced cinnamon and orange blossom lead into a creamy vanilla heart, closing on a soft, praline-laced woody base.
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Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Bergamot· Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi· Praline, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Musk
No. 07
Issey Miyake L'Homme (L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme)
Issey Miyake
Bright yuzu opens into warm spice, drying down to woody vetiver and a whisper of tobacco.
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Yuzu, Lemon· Nutmeg, Cardamom· Woods, Vetiver, Tobacco
No. 08
Lattafa Musamam Black Intense
Lattafa
Herbal lavender and warm nutmeg open into a woody heart, deepening into a rich, cocoa-tinged base built for cool weather.
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Lavender, Nutmeg, Bergamot, Sage· Cedarwood, Geranium, Rosyfolia, Mahonial· Maple Wood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Cocoapulse, Ambrofix
No. 09
Mykonos Dreamscape
Mykonos
Ripe mango and tart rhubarb burst open first, then a spiced praline heart settles into soft cedar and amber.
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Mango, Italian Lemon, Rhubarb· Ginger, Jasmine, Violet, Praline, Pink Pepper· Cedar, Grey Amber, Tonka Bean, Moss
No. 10
Mykonos Empire
Mykonos
A sharp citrus opening softens into coconut water and jasmine, landing on a warm musky-patchouli base - built for hot days.
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Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tropical Fruits· Coconut Water, Jasmine, Ginger, Sicilian Orange· White Musk, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
No. 11
Nusuk Sama
Nusuk
Bright lemon and bergamot lead into an airy, ozonic heart of sage and geranium before settling on clean moss and amber.
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Lemon, Bergamot· Ozonic Notes, Sage, Geranium· Moss, Musk, Light Amber
No. 12
Shiyaaka Sky
Khadlaj
Verbena and mandarin open bright and green, settling into orange blossom and a smooth sandalwood-musk base.
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Mandarin, Bergamot, Verbena· Green Accord, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Geranium· Musk, Ambroxan, Sandalwood, Vetiver
No. 13
Shiyaaka Snow
Khadlaj
Bright bergamot and mandarin lead into a spiced neroli heart, closing with warm cardamom and vetiver.
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Bergamot, Mandarin· Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Neroli· Cardamom, Vetiver
No. 14
Velixir Asteria
Velixir
Zesty citrus gives way to a single, velvety tiare flower, finishing in soft sandalwood and powder.
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Heart
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Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon· Tiare Flower· Sandalwood, Musk, Powdery Notes
No. 15
Velixir Icarus
Velixir
Juicy pear and citrus open into orange blossom and ginger, resting on a clean, modern woody-musk base.
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Pear, Calabrian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange· Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Georgywood, Ginger· Musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood, Cedarwood
No. 16
Velixir Poseidon
Velixir
Candied citrus meets a spicy ginger pulse and a warm, briny ambergris base - an easy, oceanic wear.
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Heart
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Bergamot, Mandarin Orange· Ginger· Ambergris