The Most Wanted Parfum Clones

"### Conclusion Ansaam Silver is best suited for cool evenings and casual settings. Its sweetness might be overwhelming in warmer weather or enclosed spaces. It leans more towards a going-out scent for younger wearers than a sophisticated evening fragrance. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Ansaam Silver opens with a candied ginger blast, less zesty and more like ginger hard candy left in the sun. There's a certain harshness initially; a synthetic sheen that clings unpleasantly. The woody heart emerges quickly, a mix of cedar shavings and something vaguely "ambery", but lacking depth. It's a muted wood accord. In the final drydown, the bourbon vanilla is there, but it's thin and watery – think vanilla extract left open too long. It recalls the general idea of The Most Wanted Parfum, but with significant corners cut. The smooth, boozy warmth is replaced by a somewhat cloying, simple sweetness. ### Wear time & Sillage Longevity is moderate. I got around 5 hours on skin. Projection is initially strong – almost two arm lengths for the first hour – before quickly receding to a skin scent within 3 hours. I tested this at home and during a brisk walk outside; the performance remained consistent."

"### The Verdict If Anqaa were a movie character, it would be a supporting character in a teen rom-com; present, vaguely appealing, but ultimately forgettable and lacking any real depth. ### Scent Breakdown Anqaa opens with a forceful ginger, more candied than fresh. It lacks the zesty bite of natural ginger root, presenting instead a cloying sweetness reminiscent of ginger hard candy. The woody heart emerges quickly, a melange of indistinct synthetic woods. There's a pencil shavings dryness mingled with a vaguely sweet, cedar-like accord. This differs markedly from the original, which boasts a richer, more nuanced woody composition. The drydown is where Anqaa attempts redemption with a creamy bourbon vanilla. However, even here, it's tinged with a plasticky vanillin, imparting a slight artificiality. The bourbon aspect is dialed down, lacking the boozy depth. Overall, the scent leans towards a simplistic, linear sweetness, lacking the complexity and evolution of its inspiration. ### How Long Does it Last? Longevity is moderate, clocking in at around 5-6 hours on skin. Projection is initially strong, filling a small room for the first hour before settling into a more intimate arm's length bubble. I tested this during a day of office work, and while not offensive, it did become somewhat tiresome towards the end of the day due to the unrelenting sweetness."