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Where can I find this in Pakistan? I just want to see it in real life before I decide to buy it. I'm not a huge watch person I have only used Casio and G-Shocks but ever since I laid eyes on this, it was love at first sight. I need advice. Reviews on YouTube seems very positive.

Not a loud or bold fragrance, but easily one of the most well-blended scents in my collection.

Opens with a smooth citrus-spicy touch and slowly dries down into warm tonka, soft woods, and a creamy sweetness that gives it a really refined character.

It smells incredibly smooth, classy, and seductive from start to finish. Definitely not a beast mode performer, but it leaves behind a soft and pleasant scent trail that feels refined rather than overpowering.

Got some oils, premixes, test atomizers, and bottles to start experimenting with concentrations, maceration, projection, and longevity.

After getting all of this and a few other materials, one thing is pretty clear most local houses selling perfumes under 2000–3000 aren’t really using high-quality oils. Because just most of these premium oils alone cost around 1000–2000 for 15g. So either they’re using very low amounts, or if they claim 20–30% oil concentration, it’s likely lower-grade (2nd or 3rd grade) oils instead of proper high-quality ones.

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Ordered from NIOI impression of Baccarat Rouge 540 on sale for 1500rs (just bottle, no packaging, free delivery). This review is purely as a budget fragrance under this price range, not a comparison to any high-end or original scent.

After using it twice, it definitely needs maceration. The opening is slightly synthetic but settles after about 5 minutes and becomes smoother. The scent is dense and leans sweet, woody, smoky, with a slight metallic. very winter appropriate in my opinion.

Projection is noticeable. Can be noticed by people around you even after 6 hours. On clothes, even after 12+ hours, I was still getting that dominant sweet smoky base note. It’s a bit overwhelming at times and can easily make the wearer go nose blind.

For me personally, it’s not really my style I prefer more barbershop, fresh citrus, soapy, floral type scents. But I can definitely see it working for someone who’s more into oud, woody, or sweet fragrances.

Overall, for 1500rs it’s a solid budget option. Not in the same league as more refined expensive fragrances, but definitely impressive for the price. I’ll probably try there hawas ice too which is kind of there speciality and put a better review cause i have orignal to compare with.

Final rating: 7.5/10