
Fragrance World
Best Gissah Imperial Valley Dupe
Uhibuk Akthar Rijali captures the bright citrus opening and floral heart of Imperial Valley quite well, though the oud base lacks the refined complexity of the original. The clone performs admirably for the first 4-5 hours but exhibits noticeably less longevity and sillage compared to the designer fragrance.
The clone's base notes feel thinner and less nuanced, with the oud sitting further back in the composition. Longevity is reduced by approximately 3-4 hours, and projection is more modest throughout the wear.