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So I picked up my Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum back in late February this year, and it’s now been a solid 4 months of letting it sit and mature. Problem is, it’s still just not showing up the way I expected. Projection is weak, longevity is nowhere close to what people rave about, and at this point I’m genuinely unsure if it needs even more time or if I just got an off batch.

I love this DNA so much that I honestly couldn’t keep waiting around disappointed every time I sprayed it. So instead of losing more time, I went ahead and picked up the Limited Edition version to actually enjoy the scent I love while the PP keeps resting in the back of my collection to (hopefully) mature further.

Figured this way I’m not wasting the fragrance by spraying it before it’s ready, and I still get to enjoy the CDNIM line properly in the meantime with the LE.

Has anyone else had a PP take longer than 4 months to actually open up? Did it eventually turn a corner for you, or should I be worried I got a bad batch? Would love to hear from people who’ve dealt with this.

Wanted to put up a quick appreciation post for Pranav Sharma bhai u/Visible-Studio-9308
who runs Second Theory. Been meaning to do this for a while.

I’ve been buying from him for some time now and honestly he’s one of the best community sellers I’ve dealt with. Funny thing is my first order from him didn’t start off perfect — the packaging wasn’t great and a couple of things felt a bit loose. I told him about it directly, and instead of getting defensive he actually took the feedback and fixed it. Every order since then has come packed properly and securely. That stuck with me because not everyone reacts that well to criticism.

Beyond that, he’s just genuinely a good guy to deal with. Polite, easy to talk to, and he actually replies fast when you message him. No waiting around for days wondering if your order went through.

His pricing is another big plus — really competitive, and he’s not out to overcharge you. And if you’re ever stuck deciding between a couple of fragrances, he’ll actually help you pick instead of just pushing whatever. He gives honest input, which I appreciate.
And the shipping is something else. Most of the time it’s quick, but there have been orders that showed up at my door within 2 days which is kinda wild for a community seller.

Anyway, if you’ve been thinking about ordering from him, just go for it. Solid seller, good person. I’ll definitely be buying more and more from him going forward. Keep it up Pranav bhai 🙏

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some help finding a solid Middle Eastern alternative for RIYA’s bindas perfume(black one not red one).

This scent has been my absolute favorite since I was a kid in 5th standard. To be honest, I still love the DNA just as much as I did back then, but the performance is a massive letdown. It barely lasts an hour before disappearing completely.

I’m in dire need of a Middle Eastern fragrance that hits the same notes but actually performs. I’m looking for that same nostalgic vibe but in a "beast mode" or at least a long-lasting version.

If anyone knows a high-quality clone or something very similar, please let me know