Platinum Egoiste Clones

"### How it Smells Legasi opens with a crisp, almost medicinal lavender, like sanitized barber shop tools. The rosemary is present, but muted, a powdery whisper against the sharper neroli. In its heart, the geranium smells less rosy and more metallic, giving off a cool, impersonal vibe. The galbanum offers a green bitterness, like crushed stems. The drydown is where the fragrance diverges most significantly; the oakmoss lacks depth, presenting a somewhat plasticky cedar note instead. There's a hint of grassy vetiver, but it's overwhelmed by the synthetic woods. This isn't the silvery sheen of the original; it's a dimmer, more matte rendering. ### Longevity & Projection On my skin, Legasi lasts approximately 5-6 hours. Initially, it projects strongly, filling a room for the first hour, then settles closer to the skin, extending to about an arm's length. I wore it during a busy workday and found that it faded into the background, leaving a faint trace by the afternoon. ### Final Thoughts Legasi is a cool, clean fragrance best suited for spring or early autumn days. Its detached, somewhat aloof character makes it ideal for professional settings, such as meetings or presentations, where an air of competence and composure is desired. It lacks the warmth and richness for evening wear or romantic occasions."

"### Notes & Nuances Eau de Passion bursts forth with an initial scrub-bubble lavender, a stark contrast to the smooth, metallic coolness it attempts to emulate. The rosemary leans medicinal, like a menthol rub clinging to skin after a workout. Neroli peeks through, but possesses a concerningly artificial tang, reminiscent of lemon-scented cleaning wipes. The heart is where the departure becomes truly obvious. Geranium and clary sage are present, but flattened, existing as pale imitations. There’s a grassy bitterness from the galbanum, yet without the characteristic brightness and depth of a quality green note. The drydown is a muted shadow of its inspiration: a plasticky oakmoss, papery vetiver, and a cedar that registers as pencil shavings rather than the fragrant wood of a seasoned chest. ### Final Thoughts This fragrance suits someone finding their footing in the professional world. Perhaps a recent graduate, eager to project an image of polished sophistication, but still navigating the complexities of curating a refined personal brand. They frequent coffee shops, sketching out business plans in between sips of lukewarm lattes, always striving to project a calm competence, even if it masks the frantic energy beneath. ### Projection Power Longevity sits at a moderate five hours. Projection is initially strong, pushing out at an arm's length for the first hour, then quickly retreats to a skin scent. I wore this during a day of running errands, followed by an evening spent reading indoors. Its decline was rapid, fading into a faint, chemical whisper by the time I settled into my chair."

"### Notes & Nuances Men's Legesi Pour Homme opens with a crisp, almost aggressively clean blast of lavender and neroli. It's like stepping into a freshly mopped barbershop floor. The rosemary lends a slightly medicinal, almost mentholated coolness, diverging quickly from the airy brightness of its muse. The heart brings a sharper, greener edge; the clary sage and galbanum amplify the herbaceous quality, but the geranium struggles to cut through the herbaceous dominance. The oakmoss in the base presents a musty, somewhat dank earthiness, similar to opening an old book left in a basement. The cedar is present, but unfortunately possesses a noticeable synthetic acetone edge. This causes a dry, slightly grating experience unlike the smooth, creamy wood. It’s a reasonable approximation, but lacks the effortless sophistication and replaces it with a slightly dissonant composition. ### The Verdict This is for the guy who appreciates a clean, classically masculine fragrance but isn't aiming to make a statement. He's practical, organized, and favors function over flamboyance. He’s the dependable colleague who always has a spare pen and is never late for a meeting. He enjoys a Sunday morning spent tinkering in the garage and appreciates a well-manicured lawn, even if he doesn’t necessarily want anyone to notice. This scent serves as a reliable, if uninspired, accompaniment to his quietly competent lifestyle. ### How Long Does it Last? Longevity is a moderate 5-6 hours, projecting strongly for the first hour, filling about an arm's length of space. After that, it settles into a skin scent. I tested this at the office and during a casual evening out. It held up adequately in both scenarios but didn’t particularly impress."

"### The Scent Profile Legesi opens with a surprisingly strident lavender – not the calming kind, but more like lavender dryer sheets mixed with a blast of astringent rosemary. A touch of neroli tries to peek through, but mostly gets trampled. The heart attempts a refined gentlemanly accord with geranium and clary sage, but a grassy, almost bitter galbanum note throws it off balance, creating a slightly sour impression. The drydown is where the wheels fall off. Instead of rich oakmoss and earthy vetiver, there’s a vaguely woody cedar note struggling against a growing synthetic ambergris that smells suspiciously like pencil shavings. It echoes Platinum Egoiste's vibe, but only distantly, like a blurry photograph. ### How Long Does it Last? Legesi lasts around 5-6 hours on my skin, projecting within about an arm's length for the first hour, then quickly fading to a skin scent. I wore it to the grocery store and received zero compliments – not that I was expecting any. ### Bottom Line If Legesi were a character in a movie, it would be the well-meaning, but awkward cousin who tries to copy the cool older brother and fails miserably."

"### First Impressions & Dry Down The initial blast presents a decent lavender, though lacking the natural herbaceous quality. It's more of a candied lavender, almost edging into bathroom cleaner territory before the rosemary attempts to steer it back to a fougère accord. The neroli is present, but subdued, lacking the bright, citrusy sparkle of a higher quality formulation. The heart is where the deviation becomes more pronounced. The geranium offers a metallic tang, not unlike old pennies, which clashes somewhat discordantly with the herbal clary sage. The galbanum offers a needed green bitterness. Where the original possesses a smooth, refined character, this leans towards an unpolished sharpness. The drydown is a woody affair, the cedar dominating with a pencil shavings quality that feels somewhat synthetic. The oakmoss attempts to ground it but is muted and lacks depth. Vetiver is barely detectable. ### The Verdict This is a daytime scent, best suited for spring or early autumn. It leans towards casual settings, perhaps an outdoor lunch or a casual Friday at the office. Due to the synthetic character in the base, formal occasions are not recommended. ### Wear time & Sillage Longevity hovers around 5-6 hours on skin. Projection is moderate for the first hour, extending about an arm's length, then quickly retracts to a skin scent. Tested in a controlled indoor environment at 72 degrees Fahrenheit."