Badee Al Oud Amethyst

Scent Breakdown

Badee Al Oud Amethyst aims for the high-pitched, almost metallic rose of Initio's Atomic Rose. The opening offers a sparkling pink pepper, bright bergamot and that signature hedione lift. It is immediately apparent that this is not quite the same. There's a slightly synthetic edge in the opening. The rose accord leans heavily on Bulgarian rose, and loses the velvety richness of the Turkish rose found in Atomic Rose. The jasmine is present, but subdued. The base settles into a warm amber-vanilla that mimics the original, but again, with a less nuanced feel. I'd say it captures about 85% of Atomic Rose's DNA.

The Performance Stats

Amethyst projects well for the first two hours, leaving a noticeable scent trail. After that, it settles closer to the skin. Longevity is respectable; I get a solid 6-8 hours on my skin, sometimes longer on clothes.

Conclusion

This is a good choice if you crave the vibe of Atomic Rose, but can't stomach the price tag. The synthetic edges are noticeable, but not deal-breakers. You need to love rose! If you desire photorealistic rose, skip this. For most people, this clone delivers enough of the magic .