The Problem with clones are the ingredients. Even if you use hightech equipment to scan the original formula to nearly reformulate its olfactory combination and effect. You can't catch the spirit of the original ingredients which were used. And therefor you won't replicate the "magic' of a the scent. Clone factories for example use the Moma - Mars organic molecular analyser. The results always will be a dead copy. For example, the Creed Aventus, is an copy of a Mazzolari Scent which was only available in the Milano Hq. The Creed Aventus has in its roots a certain Mazzolari DNA, which you only notice by olfactory knowledge. Creed works, but does a non knowing know how the Mazzolari scent works? Mazzolari has arround 100 different scents available which they do not sell online and only could be purchased in the store in Milano by good clients. If you use a scent, which is Basedow on non synthetic ingredients in its dna, and they were just put together to reformulate a masterpiece, you will immediately not caught by the "magic". I have one of the first Dior pour homme Iris parfumes which is till today the pure narcotic Iris smell. You can't resist this "magic".
Your smell, signature is the product of your own in time emotional mental personality. Your personal bodychemistry is the Lab, and your skin is the spreader, dilutes evaporates and so on. Dogs for example instantly detect whos there next. Only one smell knocks them out 😂
I'm going to answer in two parts because I want to respond in a more detailed comment to back my thoughts up. First, I want to add some context since your comment is pinned and many people may get a very biased impression of clones vs luxury/designer. MANY companies don't have access to the formulas in their perfumes. This is not exclusive to cloning brands. Many brands work with perfume houses and directly with perfumers-perfume houses keep their formulas a secret even from brands. Loreal-owned companies likely have access to their formulas because they source raw ingredients. However, most companies do not source their own ingredients because it is costly, fragrance is tightly regulated, and there are constant adjustments for allergens, which perfume houses are more equipped to adapt to. Cloning brands are, yes, taking the essence of something and making their own fragrance, but all budget fragrance houses make decisions around ingredients and notes, keeping their target in mind. No $30 fragrance is going to have 100 ingredients. It's not going to be profitable. Composing a perfume that is cheaper and can smell similar or hold its own magic is an art in itself. Fragrance is an art and a hobby. Wear what you want and what you can afford. I don't want to come across as putting you down just adding to the discussion. There's so much discussion around "clean" ingredients, which sparked its own industry, and I think it can add to fear-mongering. Everyone doesn't want to spend a lot of money and everyone doesn't want a unique or complex scent. All fragrances are regulated by the IFRA so they are not going to give someone allergies the scent is always going to be a matter of preference/subjectivity.
Secondly, I want to follow up by saying that I love that you enjoy the highest quality that you can afford, and I think it's great that you recommended scents you enjoy, but "superior" doesn't belong in this discussion. Your comment pushes a very colonial perspective, which can be read as dehumanizing to some. Fragrance can be enjoyed at many price points. Western perfumes and methods are not superior that is your opinion. A lot of Arabian perfumes may actually be copying things on the Western market, but they also have their own culture and a long history of perfume making, so in due time, we may see more things that are influenced by their own culture or a combination of cultures. I think that is exciting. I didn't see myself looking into ouds until I bought Arabic perfumes and i'd love for more overall competition and perfume perspectives. Gourmound is such a new scent profile and I think there's a lot more to discover. Hope you have a great day.
"My collection is not that big" 😅😅😅😅 if you know, you know when we say this 😆😆😆😆😆😆 I love the honesty of your daughter. Loved how she knew the word "macerated". It means you are a great teacher ! She got the Creed Aventus tester on her coat pocket 😂😂😂😂😂😂and I love that she sprays a lot like me ! Thanks for the video ! ❤
Haven’t tried the Gris, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Grise😀! I especially love it because it’s loud😁😁😁😁! But thanks for a great review. I also read that the original is supposed to be much more close to the skin, which isn’t for me. So I’ll be saving on that one🤣🤣! Mima is a natural on screen Cee. The apple definitely didn’t fall far from the tree.❤️🥰!
Love Mima always on the channel. Tried to find her channel to subscribe..however I didn't find it. I will try again. Love the interest she shows in ur interests. Beautiful child❤❤
If you are running out of dupes you can do themes or rankings Like blind sniff 5 fragrances and rank or bold fragrances for a night out Or in the realm of themes you both can choose a fragrance or describe a fragrance for different prompts - what makes you feel girly? What scent makes you feel relaxed? Etc Just sharing ideas. Hope it helps
@@CeeChroniclesTalkingScents glad i could help. more suggestions. Adwoa Loves Fragrances - have fruity fragrances A - Z maybe you have two or three that have an apple note or plum note etc. you could also do colours. two pink bottles. two purple. two black. have an amazing day!
Really love watching you two together. Very useful video. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️ By the way, I just subscribed to your lovely daughter’s channel. I looove music. Happy new week. 🤗🤗
Mima’s description of Silky Rose has made it click for me. I was unsure but I so relate to her description…I’m a foodie 😂 Thanks! I’m going to get a bottle when I’m ready to purchase again 😊💛
@@maryjaneoote2820 I have a bunch. Some are for warm weather and some are for cool weather: Agent Provocateur Fatale Intense, Bebe by Bebe (a Francis Kurkdjian perfume), Elie Saab Le Parfum (also by FK), Franck Olivier Oud Vanille, Hermetica Peonypop, Hermes Twilly Eau Poivree, Jason Wu’s 2 perfumes, Lattafa Velvet Rose, Mix Bar Glass Rose, Tokyo Milk Song of the Siren, Zara Rose Gourmand….
Good Afternoon Sis, hie Gemima .. Love seeing the two of you making a review, your save or splurge vedios are soo educative and at the same time entertaining..👏👏💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Hi Cee and Gemima! 💖🥰 Drinking my morning coffee with the dynamic duo. I'm enjoying how Gemima is picking up on subtle differences between the pairings.
Mohra and Mohra Silky Rose are both beautiful! They are completely different from each other. When she sprayed the Silky Rose on herself, that was the best "commentary"!
Is that your daughter 😅 she just got expensive taste splurge on everything. ❤ I'd love to splurge but I just don't have them pockets 😔 I need the best dupes or cheap goodies that stand on their own ❤ I really like the dior j'adore & gucci bamboo or absolute pour femme & calvin klein mens reveal & Daisy collection not bad but I won't just buy them 💔 if I can find something in store vs. online blind buying cuz its scary & usually disappointing.
Hi Cee. Do you own the ard al zaafaran Mithqal? It’s supposed to be a dupe of Gris Montaine (old Gris Dior name). I’m interested in the comparison as I’ve never smelled the original Gris Dior yet
Thank you for a great review. I got the Silky Rose because of you so thank you. I’ll let you in on a combo I’m enjoying with this one… Mohra Silky Rose + Badee Al Oud Sublime 🫶💐🍎 enjoy!
