
Taj 1 captures the fresh, aquatic character of Reef 33 quite well, with a nearly identical citrus top and comparable musky aquatic heart. The main difference lies in the base where Taj 1's driftwood and cedar come across slightly sharper and less refined, missing some of the softer nuance of the original's woody-sandalwood foundation.
Taj 1 performs adequately in terms of longevity but lacks 1-2 hours of projection compared to the original. The base notes are more linear and less sophisticated, with a slightly harsher driftwood character that becomes more prominent in the dry-down.