Honestly, I've never tried the original fragrance but DAMN this thing is good. So good in fact is wouldnt mind if they raised the price but the only thing that can make this perfume even more superior is it's projection sillage and how strong it is for atleast the first few hours.
The first blast and fragrance smell you get while it's settling is amazing, but if the dry down was a more nuclear powered and just boosted perfume it would be THE BEST THING EVER!!!!! The musk, the salty smell it's the best thing ever for me atleast, I've tried a few others like intence along and birth place Rome from peirama, but would just love to have this perfume as a nuclear projecting,sillage,longevity and how strong it is.