Ophidian Mango Bliss

How it Smells

Ophidian Mango Bliss aims for Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777's God of Fire, and it lands reasonably close, say 92%. The opening has that boozy rum and cedar combo, but it lacks the juicy mango punch of the original. The heart delivers the cinnamon and cloves, creating a warm, spicy feel. I do detect a noticeable chocolate note in the mid that wasn't as prominent in God of Fire; a decent addition, but it makes this clone slightly different. The drydown settles into vanilla and woody notes. However, here's where the price point shows; the base has a slight synthetic edge, lacking the rich depth of the inspiration.

Final Thoughts

Ophidian Mango Bliss is a solid option if you want a taste of God of Fire without the hefty price tag. The synthetic notes in the base are detectable but not a dealbreaker. If you're looking for absolute refinement and photorealistic mango, spend the big bucks on the original. But if you're a budget-conscious fragrance enthusiast, this clone is a worthwhile pickup. But this clone provides a decent alternative .

Wear time & Sillage

Projection is moderate for the first two hours, then settles closer to the skin. I get about 6 hours of longevity on my skin. Not beast mode, but acceptable . It's a good performer but nothing special.