
0.875 by Afnan captures the fundamental DNA of Ultra Male's fresh-spicy aromatic profile with solid note alignment across the pyramid. The citrus top and cinnamon-driven heart are well-replicated, though the vanilla base may lack the specific 'black vanilla husk' character that gives the original its distinctive gourmand richness. Overall longevity and sillage appear comparable, making this a respectable budget alternative.
The vanilla implementation in 0.875 may read as more conventional vanilla rather than the darker, more complex black vanilla husk of the original, potentially making the clone slightly less gourmand in the dry-down. Performance characteristics are generally on par, though specific projection may vary slightly batch to batch.