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So three months back, my friend bought me a Spicebomb Extreme from the UK. It was a complete blind buy. I liked the DNA on paper. I wanted something spicy and masculine, and I just assumed it would suit me and went ahead with it.

From what I can tell, it’s a 2023 batch. I’ve checked the batch code as well.

Now the thing is, Spicebomb Extreme is always hyped as a “beast mode” perfume in the fragrance community. When I received it, it wasn’t peak winter, but around January when winter was settling down, slightly cool weather, not extreme heat.

I tried it one evening and went with around six sprays. I had read that even four sprays can be a bit harsh, but I still pushed it to six expecting better longevity and projection.

But honestly, the performance was very average.

So I started checking reviews, and I’m seeing mixed opinions, especially people saying recent batches have performance issues. That made me question my bottle, but since mine is a 2023 batch, I’m not sure if that’s really the issue.

I’ve used it multiple times over the past three months in different situations, including air-conditioned environments, and the performance still feels underwhelming.

Initially, I thought I was going nose blind, but I asked friends around me, and even they couldn’t smell it properly unless they were very close.

For context, I’m based in Kanyakumari, so humidity is a big factor here. I’ve heard that heavier perfumes don’t perform the same way in humid climates, so I’m wondering if that’s affecting it.

At this point, I’m confused:

•	Is this a batch issue?

•	Is it just how Spicebomb Extreme performs now?

•	Or is it my climate and skin chemistry?

Has anyone else in India faced similar performance issues with Spicebomb Extreme or other perfumes?

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Lattafa habik which is often related to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence de Parfum ( discontinued ) , although never got a chance to have that perfume in collection, anyone who has a JPG with 1 deep sniff will know that its the JPG soul

Unlike other JPG that are more in the direction of coconut Vanilla and smell like early 20s this one is a bit different, with the absence of coconut note replaced with high dose of cream & wood this feels sophisticated, sexy masculine tuxedo vibe, slightly sweet made for the moderate temparature days where you put on a sweatshirt or a tees with a leather jacket,

Talking about layering it, the two fragrances khamrah qahwa or spicebomb extreme,

This makes the khamra woody and spicebomb more dark

The sexy combo i did and was my SOTD

A total recommendation ♥️ if you have your SOTD we'd appreciate that r/ValleyFragrances

Lots of love 💕

Hi, i recently got myself this perfume after watching tons of reels and reviews and i have a mixed opinion on it.

Smell wise i love the fragrance however it has a very strong citrusy opening like you can really smell the lemon note. It is a very fresh citrusy fragrance however my biggest complaint is the performance.

It is NOT AT ALL projecting and the lasting is also very average. It turns into skin scent after a few hours. You would only able to smell it if you get really close to the person. I have a friend who is into perfumes and he recommended me to let it macerate but i do not have the patience for it. Especially when i bought it now, in the summer to wear it.

Is there any way to increase its projection other than waiting for it to macerate?

*This is also my first reddit post*

Located on the Hills of French Riviera or Northern France,Grasse is a town,better known as the Perfume Capital of the World. I recently saw a movie named Perfume:story of a murderer(pretty average movie)set in this very town,and since then,This place is on my bucket List. Please do tell me if anyone has ever been there and what was the experience,or any other such places. And good movies on the theme of fragrances,if any. All suggestions are welcome.

i really like the smell of this perfume but the problem is that it doesn't last at all so i am looking for similar smelling perfumes.

How is it as a summer frag ? Do give your views and opinion

RUE BROCA THEOREME

Not as good like others but these are the smells of perfumes i like the most! :)

Hey everyone,

I’ve been checking out **Rasasi Hawas Ice (100ml)** and noticed something confusing.

* Official UAE price is around **175 AED (~₹4400)**

* But in India, many **community sellers are offering it for ₹2800–₹3200**, even some “trusted” ones

So I wanted to understand:

1. Is this because they’re buying in bulk from Dubai at wholesale rates?

2. Or are these bottles testers / old stock / grey market imports?

3. How common are refilled or diluted bottles in this price range?

4. What’s a safe price range where authenticity is still likely?

I’m okay with grey market stuff if it’s original, just don’t want to end up with a fake or diluted bottle.

Would really appreciate insights from people who’ve bought from community sellers 🙏

Oh boy, old spice still hits!

Randomly saw this lying at a corner of a chemist shop. All I remember is my dad, uncle, and grandpa using this regularly and the smell hits.

Have been using this simply post shower and it's a banger.

Paid like 120ish for this, and the fragrance somehow lasts for 3-4 hours on skin.

Love smelling old lol, w some formals on. Do you guys fw it?

Fragrance newbie here building a small, year-round collection.

Started with Whisky Smoke (0G) got me into fragrances, but 've stopped wearing it after my girlfriend said it smells like agarbatti

Absolutely love CDNIM my signature fragrance gets me so many compliments. Recently picked up Hawas, but honestly regret the blind buy too strong, too sweet, and gives me a headache.

Planning to add Rare Reef for summer, and Liquid Brun + Khamrah Qahwa for winters (thinking of letting them macerate if buy now). Keeping it minimal but versatile across seasons.

What would your ideal fragrance collection look like?

Just seeking help me find a good clones of these…..I know these are already clones

Also if you could suggest a good perfume reviewer on YouTube (Indian)