Worst mistake of my collection

I have always watched western YouTubers praising TF Ombre Leather for is ‘Masculine’ scent profile. I would see it getting mentioned in tons of ‘10 masculine fragrances for men’ and that kinda shit.

Had never smelt the original and blind bought Maison Alhambra’s Amber & Leather after watching a few YT videos. Again the feedback was the same. “It smells incredibly masculine, very close to original”

I received the delivery excited to smell it. Took the first whiff and was immediately pukish. Had instant headache.

Tried macerating it for a month. No change. My dad once saw the bottle. Applied it before I warn him and he’s absolutely loving it. So much so that we recently went to Nathdwara, and he bought an Attar with the exact same scent profile.

Lessons Learned: If you’re buying a clone of something, at least go out and try the original first at a perfume shop.