Immortal

Immortal For Men opens with a sparkling rush of grapefruit, lime, lemon and bergamot lifted by herbal lavender and thyme - bright, fizzy and fresh, much like the original's celebrated overture. A subtle fruity-floral heart of apple, black currant and lily-of-the-valley bridges into the base, where vetiver, cedar, galbanum and a clean ambergris-musk accord give a smooth, airy woodiness. Against Roja's Elysium Pour Homme, this dupe nails the radiant citrus-woody signature and the fresh, crowd-pleasing vibe, but the original's remarkable complexity, longevity and refined airiness are dialled back here, leaving a more linear, skin-close wear with shorter staying power. It remains an effortless, uplifting daytime fragrance - clean and versatile enough for office, casual and active wear - delivering the spirit of a very expensive original at a budget price.