Smells great from a great company.
I wasn't sure what to expect with how many dupes are available on Amazon, but I was pleasantly surprised. Overall 5/5 Great smell and projection. I recently received it so I can't 100% comment on longevity but in the couple hours since I've put it on it's still going strong so I anticipate that being great as well. This product is very obviously of great quality and the business seems to genuinely care about their product and customers. I ordered a nitro pen of no 20 and received a free gift of a no 24 nitro bullet. I appreciate that very much considering I was curious how the others smelled. I have to say I'll definitely be ordering a variety pack of the nitro bullets. I never had an interest in buying Creed Aventus but after trying no 24, the dupe might unseat Armani Code (original scent, not reformulated) as my longtime favorite cologne. Prior to this I've been using YSL EDT and would get many compliments after getting into work but notice it fades by the time my shift ends. With the size of the nitro bullets (even the nitro pens) I definitely plan on keeping one or two in my bag to apply as necessary. I don't anticipate the longevity being an issue after first application but my job keeps me running around the entire shift and getting dirty so it's great to have as an option. The only thing I'd suggest to the company though is including which scents are included in each 12 pack nitro bullet option in their other product listing. I plan on buying one but I originally went with a no 20 nitro pen because I couldn't figure out exactly what was included in the 12 pack assortment. I'll have to go to their website to see if I can find those details there but I think it would help potential buyers if more information was included in the listing. Accuracy 4.5/5 I took a chance and ordered a full "nitro pen" of no. 24 since the original Armani Code has been reformulated and isn't available anymore. It's hard to say exactly how close it is to the original since I no longer have any left but it is definitely reminiscent of it with maybe a bit less spice in the base notes (don't take my word on that bit though.) Regardless it smells *great* - as does no 24. Projection 5/5 It has great projection so I'd recommend being conservative with the first application and just reapplying a little as necessary. Having a rolling application, I was unsure about how much to use and how well it would project but I have to say it's much better than the spray on alternative that most designer brands offer. Cost 5/5 I was initially hesitant to spend ~$60 on 10ml of a scent I've never smelled before when you compare it to the price per oz of the designer brands. I'm convinced now that it was worth it though. After first use it's clear that this product is concentrated. It's not diluted like the EDTs and such, so the price per oz is even better when you consider the concentration and how long it will last. There's even less waste with it being a roll-on application vs spray. Shipping 6/5 The package arrived 7 days earlier than expected and it was also packaged in a way to avoid damage during shipping. There was an additional no 24 nitro bullet included as a free gift to sample which is wonderful. They also included a small pamphlet on different sizes available, tips on where to apply, and QRs/links to find more info on what else they have available as well as how to layer their scents. The hand written note was also a great touch that shows how much this company cares about their customers. All in all, they've gained a new loyal customer out of me. I'm always looking for ways to support smaller businesses and more ethical means of production. The switch to this product requires no compromise. Read more
