
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.
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.