Newbie here with a used helio strap off eBay, placed on a comfy Amazon bicep band.

So far I am indifferent to the data it has collected especially from auto detection. I’m used to Apple Watch calories ring which I want front & center if that’s possible to rearrange that data point on the home page. When comparing data between Apple Watch & Helio they’re fairly even except Apple tends to over count calories burned no matter what

This is a common complaint I know, but how do I re-label the auto workout as a run, cycle, lift, stair step, swim, etc AFTER the fact?

It lets me re-name the workout, but doesn’t change the data itself. Just places a name on it

If I go for a run, it just tracks heart rate which suuuuuuucks. It defeats the purpose of not having a screen to easily start a certain exercise. It’s just a bit more tedious to manually start it with the phone app

Does Fitbit air do a better job with correct auto identification of workouts? Or should I try using Bevel as the data processing app?

I’m not invested enough in Helio to switch but if they fixed this I would consider getting the Helio Pro with the waist sensor for more accuracy

I’m definitely not paying for Whoop despite how great it may be

TLDR: it's the closest thing to BdC EDP, compared to a small decant of Club de Nuit Iconic. 8.5/10 would recommend a sample if you can find it!

Has anyone tried this? It has kinda flown under the hype train radar but sometimes I prefer that.

Just got it in the mail a few days ago, been testing it daily. Production batch 11/2025 so it's had some time to mature sealed in the box and will hopefully get better.

I finished my BdC EDP about a year ago, one of my faves of all time (such a common, based take😂).

Been looking for a cheapie replacement; I was close to just buying Iconic after a 3mL decant which I thought was fairly close but was slightly synthetic and passed as a clone but overall the quality wasn't there so it didn't fully scratch the Chanel itch. It's a tough DNA to get right so can't always be so picky

Right off the rip this brings me right back to that grapefruit-ginger-sandalwood-incense combo that, from memory, gets really close to the original; it is closer than Iconic in quality at the very least.

Before ordering, I read some reviews and watched a few YouTube’s as I usually do. Opinions were fairly mixed, making it hard to gauge consensus but overall it was positive. The negatives were "too much mint, has a more aggressive opening, etc". Reviewers were also adamant that it was a mix between the EDP & Parfum concentrations but I find it to be closer to the EDP. Haven’t really spent time with the Parfum other than testing at Sephora but I would say it retains a fresher amber touch vs the deeper woods/incense in the Parfum. If you like the DNA, you’ll enjoy this one, period.

Here's my thoughts:

Opening seems to be really close, having an enveloping citric charisma that defines the OG. Off to a good start!

Mid to dry down starts to ~slightly~ diverge into a more floral heart but retains that powdery amber woody base that is so effortlessly timeless. Really close! I hate the whole “percentage” thing but I'd say it gets at least 90% close. On the far dry down past 6 hours it is not as detectable but on hydrated, lotioned skin it was still there for sure. I'd just mark that 6hr as the life of the frag so far. With time let's hope it gets better!

Sillage is moderate for ~2 hours, not a screamer but for this DNA I want to stay on the subtle side; not announcing my presence but rather a modest welcoming into my scent bubble. I think Iconic was slightly louder but more synthetic up close but in the air it passed pretty well too.

Longevity: I have worn over the last 3 days, achieving ~6 hours of recognizable life before beginning to fade into a softer, subdued skin scent, lasting a bit longer on clothes per usual. Iconic did last longer comparatively, again at the cost of accuracy but some may prefer that trade-off or argue that they're about the same accuracy. The OG marginally lasted longer on my skin, but for the price, you would hope it would. This DNA isn't meant to be a beast so I’ll just carry around a small decant to reapply if desired.

Bottle: here’s where this one takes a definite win over CDN Iconic. The bottle design has a visually (yet subjectively) nicer design, at least compared to Iconic’s wormhole design and more eye-catching than the understated dark blue translucent glass of the OG. The cap is heavy too but is not magnetic (clicks into place). My one gripe so far is the atomizer height is short, so when spraying, you get some juice that lands onto the collar of the frag leading to slight wastage. I just dab my finger on it then rub on my neck, problem slightly solved.

Price Value: For me personally, this was a no-brainer. I was perusing TikTok and saw an incredible coupon on Aromatix’s shop for ~40% off. Instead of retail $49 plus tax/shipping, it was $27 out the door. Couldn’t pass it up, especially since I had been meaning to add a Bleu de Chanel style frag back into my rotation. It was between this and Raees by Arabiyat Prestige (Acqua di Gio Profondo, which was tempting as it was a 180mL (6oz) for $24, an insane value for a DNA I also enjoy a ton, but I digress. I’ll circle back to this one later!).

All in all, you can't go wrong with either Zenith Deep or CDN Iconic, pick up which ever is cheaper! Or even better, order a decant of both and have them compete for your favor.

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