Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

TLDR Version: Find a seller that sells an older batch Pre 20178(Silver/chrome sprayer). The new reformulations (Black sprayer with armaf engraving) are severely under performing. Pre 2018: Long lasting (8+ hours on 3 sprays, Great projection, endless compliments) 2018 Batch: Short lasting (2 hours max and can't even smell it on my skin) What ever happened to the idea that "if it aint broke don't fix it"? This is the 2nd time buying CDNIM and apparently I ended up getting a newer reformulation. I must say this reformulation is TERRIBLE. 5/5 Stats: Here are the "stats": Batch# 251459, 80%vol, PD: 12/2017 (production date?), ED: 12/2022 (Expiration Date?). My original bottle with the Silver Sprayer was purchased in March 2018 from "Hammad's Bargains". Amazing scent, amazing performance, great projection and it lasted all day, easily 8-10 hours with just 3 sprays.(5/5 stars). 1/5 Stars: Here are the "stats": Batch# 253766, 10541. PD: 02/2018, ED: 02/2023.My Newest bottle purchased in July 2018 from "Sterling Parfums" is from a February 2018 batch. This is a complete 180 in performance and a huge disappointment. While yes the smell is still great, you wont smell if after 2 hours. Its barely even noticeable on the skin by that point. There is little to no projection. I've tried spraying 5 times instead of my normal 3, I've tried spraying it directly on my suits, and I even did the pillow test. Again after about 2 hours the fragrance is nonexistent. Check with the Seller before buying. DO NOT BUY the newer batches/reformulations. If its made in 2018 you will be disappointed.