It’s been awhile since I’ve picked up something new, and I’ve been wanting to experiment with different DNAs. Heard a lot about how great Amouage Decision is, but I haven't ever been a fan of the house. Some of their stuff is a bit too funky for me. Decision is supposed to be a good introduction to the house for people like me. I’ve been looking for samples for so long, but everywhere has been sold out. Enter Rayhaan Vantage… Saw a few reviews and posts in other forums about it, and people who like Decision have spoken highly about this one. I’ve heard it’s not a 1:1 but stands very well on its own as a fragrance anyway. Luckily, I was able to find this at my local discounter who just got one in. So far, I’m really enjoying it. The opening has a nice pop of orange along with a spicy sweetness. As it settles down, it gets sweeter and sweeter. The drydown is a nice, spicy vanilla sweetness with a middle eastern edge. Definitely has some projection the first 3 hours or so but after that, settles close to the skin for a pleasant incense sweetness. That sweetness lingers on skin for about 10 hours. My wife said it was ok, but she prefers the super mass appealing stuff. Wore this yesterday afternoon out and about and got two unsolicited compliments from strangers. Wearing it this morning again and have already received one. I’m sure it’s no where near Amouage quality, but it definitely makes me want to try the real deal. This one might be a big winner!

This is an alternative to Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery (I have never tried it). It opens very aromatic, citrusy fresh, sweet, and green all beautifully blended. After couple of minutes, a sweet, floral, ambery/salty like aroma intensifies projecting like crazy, and continuing through the dry down, where a more subtle and creamy texture from the sandalwood rounds the aroma. This is a beautiful, unique, exotic, and sophisticated fragrance with a wow factor, that turns heads, gets compliments, projects and lasts. Ideal for warmer weather, but can workout year round, for any occasion. I love it! Website declared Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Fig and Sandalwood.