This is a bold, spicy, warm, yet sweet fragrance dominated by prominent notes of tobacco & vanilla. It's actually a Paris Corner release from 2021. A very affordable clone of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanilla. From the few clone/dupes of this that I've had my nose on this is my favourite too date. It opens up with a strong & spicy blast, dominated by the Tobacco Leaf note and other spices, But there is also a hint of a clove or a tea like aspect. Obviously the tobacco shines through here, it's a more refined dry leaf, it's really nice. As it develops, it becomes sweeter & creamier. The mid-notes include Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Blossom & Cocoa. This is where the vanilla truly emerges, blending beautifully with the tobacco. The dry down introduces a touch of complexity with notes of Dried Fruits & Woody Notes, providing a long-lasting, warm finish. For a budget friendly clone, I paid like €24 for this, it's a great performer, lasting most of the day. It starts with a moderate to strong projection for the first hour or two before settling into a more intimate, yet present, scent cloud. In comparison, Charuto may have a slightly more prominent clove or dried fruit note, and the tobacco can be perceived as drier than the TF original. The main difference for most is the significantly lower price point. Best suited for colder weather. My Rating: 7/10 Scent: 2 Longevity: 2 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1

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Day Eight of my Aromatix X fragrance reviews Today in 3rd spot - Aromatix X Forbidden Fruit Inspired by Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sun-gria At first spray the opening is bright and attention-grabbing with blood orange and bergamot, giving a vibrant citrus burst, while cardamom adds a subtle spicy twist that keeps it from feeling too simple. It’s fresh but also slightly rich, almost like a citrus cocktail rather than a standard fresh scent. As it settles, the fragrance becomes more playful and addictive with red apple and peach taking centre stage, creating a juicy, slightly sweet fruitiness that feels full and mouth-watering without being overly syrupy. There’s also a unique margarita accord and soft rose underneath that gives it a slightly boozy, smooth character, adding depth and making it feel more grown-up than a typical fruity scent. In the dry down, the fragrance turns warmer and more comforting as vanilla, amber and sandalwoodcome through, wrapping the fruitiness in a creamy, slightly resinous base. Benzoin and musk smooth everything out, giving it a soft, skin-like warmth that lingers and feels polished rather than heavy. Performance is solid on me, generally giving me 6–8+ hours with moderate to strong projection early on, leaving a fruity-amber trail that’s noticeable but not overwhelming. Overall rating: 8.7/10 This feels vibrant, juicy and slightly seductive - like a fruity cocktail evolving into a warm vanilla-amber finish - making it perfect for evenings, cooler spring days or anytime you want something playful yet refined with a bit of depth; it is so addictive. I can’t compare it to its inspiration of Sun-gria as never tried it so for what it is, 3rd spot for me.