Rasasi
Daarej
Best Valentino V Dupe
Rasasi Daarej is a clone of Valentino V, with a 78% accuracy score and about 85% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $128 originalSave about 85%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
LongevityLong Lasting
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 85%
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The Scoop
Daarej by Rasasi captures the bright citrus opening and floral heart of V quite well, with a comparable sandalwood-cedar base structure. However, the original's complexity and the nuanced interplay between freesia and ambergris is somewhat simplified in the clone, resulting in a more straightforward fruity-floral profile that lacks the sophisticated depth of the designer version.
Key Differences
Daarej delivers better longevity and sillage than expected for a clone, but the ambergris note lacks the warmth and sophistication of the original, making it feel slightly more linear and less layered throughout the wear.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.1 community ratingAccords
vanilla· Dominantwarm spicy· Dominantpowdery· Prominentamber· Prominentaromatic· Moderatewoody· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatesweet· Moderaterose· Moderatebalsamic· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring69%
Summer33%
Fall / Autumn95%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional73%
Casual16%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 3.3K ratingsWhat people who wear Rasasi Daarej report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
vanilla
warm spicy
powdery
amber
aromatic
fresh spicy
woody
sweet
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak5%
Moderate32%
Long lasting51%
Eternal9%
Sillage
Intimate8%
Moderate53%
Strong33%
Enormous6%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female1%
Unisex20%
More male44%
Male33%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced1%
Ok8%
Good value26%
Great value63%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Affordable price
- Sweet without being childish
- Good projection
- Seductive and sensual
What people dislike
- Initially harsh or synthetic opening
- Can become cloying in humid weather
- Performance reports vary by batch year
- Polarizing cumin note in the opening
What wearers say
“I’d say for the money it’s okay. I think this definitely smells like an adult Arab man. Smells very woody powdery and floral on my skin. However, on clothing it gives off a refreshing rose scent. In the summer heat it smells like a more mature vanilla fragrance. I’ll have to save this for winter. Right now it’s a 6/10.”
“This fragrance is superb! In the opening,Daarej does not project well to my nose. As it dries down, Daarej pour Homme begins to get really sexy and creamy off my skin. The Iris, Vanilla and Tonka Bean really start to project. Early spring, fall and winter is when I use this fragrance. Easily a signature scent for daily use. Blind buy worthy!”
“First time wearing it to work, but I've had it about a year. Pulled a couple of compliments. Above average longevity (skin and clothes). Sweet-ish start with a powdery finish. It has a slight alcohol/chemical smell at first but gone in minutes (before I left the house). Typical of middle eastern clones.Overall a good wearing and the price is nice.”
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