I've got the original and sprayed Palermo's on one wrist and the original on the other. I'm not a fragrance addict but I'll describe what I noticed.
Initial smell, Palermo is more harsh and less warm. As it settles over the next hour, the smell is definitely thinner from the Palermo and not as strong. The original has a fullness that Palermo lacks. Maybe not as much bay leaf (the original it is more balanced with Bay Leaf and Jasmine).
So is it okay for less than half the price? Sure. But it's definitely not as good as the original.
