SOTD — Creed Iris Debonair I was able to score a tester of the new Creed Iris Debonair pre-release last week at a really good price, so of course I had to give it a proper wearing. This is definitely a different direction for Creed. Right away you get that smooth, powdery iris with a little pepper and lavender around it, but it doesn’t come across overly lipstick-like to me. Once it settles down, the iris gets creamier and the sandalwood and musk start showing up, giving it a much smoother, slightly woody feel. There are going to be Dior Homme comparisons, especially early on, and I understand why. But after it develops, I think Iris Debonair starts separating itself. It feels a little airier, cleaner and more polished rather than being that dense makeup-bag iris style. What I like most is the balance. It has some sweetness, but it isn’t really a sweet fragrance. It is floral without feeling feminine, powdery without becoming dusty, and has enough woods underneath it to keep everything grounded. Projection and sillage have been very good so far without it being obnoxious. This smells more like something I would wear dressed up, dinner, evening out or when I just want something a little more refined. Is Creed reinventing iris here? No. But they did a very good Creed interpretation of it, and I think this is one of their more interesting recent releases. I need a few more full wearings before I decide where it ranks in the Creed lineup, but my first impression is definitely positive. Iris Debonair is one I think people are going to be talking about once it officially hits the shelves.

According to their website: OUD FOR GRACE is a Woody Ambery Spicy Eau de Parfum from the BLACK GOLD PROJECT collection. It offers a controlled, contemporary interpretation of Oud, combining depth, clarity and warmth. Power no longer announces itself. It resides in presence, in composure, in the ability to command without display. Experience a new olfactory signature, where intensity is mastered, and power finds its most refined expression. A trail that speaks without excess. A presence that lingers, unmistakable. Bergamot opens with luminous clarity. Precious woods and Oud create a deep, resonant structure. Vanilla and Praline add a subtle, addictive warmth, while Black Pepper brings tension and precision. The result is deep yet lifted, powerful yet perfectly balanced. OUD FOR GRACE is a fragrance for those who embody authority effortlessly, with confidence that never needs to prove itself.

“10/6” from Aaron Terence Hughes drops Friday: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/e2q4xudrLi0

It's called Dorval, a new woody, spicy gourmand fragrance, and it's set to launch next month at Nordstrom. Here's some info: https://ifragranceofficial.com/parfums-de-marly-dorval-news/

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