What changed
Owners track several versions (2011/2015/2020); the 2015-era batches are widely flagged for dropped longevity/projection, and the current 2020 batch reads slightly brighter and sweeter than the iris-heavy 2011. Scent DNA is broadly intact; performance is the complaint. Per Basenotes/Fragrantica.
Reported change notableLast reviewed Jun 2026Sources: Basenotes forum, Fragrantica forum
These reports are community-aggregated and not confirmed by the brand. Batch variance can mean different bottles smell noticeably different; buyers should check batch codes when possible.
Listed notes
Want consistent quality?
Dupes target a fixed profile and don't ride a brand's reformulation cycle — if batch variance on the original is making you nervous, these are stable alternatives the community has scored:
- View all dupes →Al WataniahKayaan ClassicSpot-on · 8/10 longevity · $25–$45
- View all dupes →ZaraMan GoldClose, with tells · 6/10 longevity · $30–$40
- View all dupes →LattafaAjwadNot yet scored · $15–$25
Or try something similar with no reformulation concerns
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