What changed
Fragrantica and Basenotes owners report current (2023–2025) bottles running thin and 'straight up lemon' with faded base notes, while older or well-stored bottles still perform; sourcing/country of manufacture is cited as a factor.
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 →LattafaFakherNot yet scored · $20–$35
- View all dupes →ArmafBeauNot yet scored · $30–$45
Or try something similar with no reformulation concerns
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