Gracious gift from @Aditya Choksi First time giving this one a whirl and I have to be honest, I am struggling to wrap my head around this one, so gonna do the best I can. Semi sharp, bitter citrus with wood, musk and a beautiful amber and tobacco base, softwood and vetiver in there too but very subtle. This is nice, clean and sweet, kinda addictive. For framework, think about Xerjoff Naxos, slightly better and smoother honeyed tobacco vibe, bitter, sour citrus zest layered on top. This isn't blind buy safe, should try to score a 10ml before jumping in.

This one rekindled my interest in the Montblanc line. Their latest release the shiny metallic bottle that is a fingerprint magnet. This Oriental Fougère came from the noses of Antoine Maisondieu & Guillaume Flavigny. As a parfum this is the strongest concentration of the Legend line. What stands out it that Amber vibe that I really enjoy. The initial impression is fresh & vibrant, with the citrusy aromatic notes of bergamot & lavender taking center stage. The addition of pink pepper & cardamom adds a subtle spicy twist, making the opening both invigorating & interesting. As the fragrance settles, the heart notes begin to unfold. The iris adds a touch of elegance, while the cinnamon provides a warm, comforting sensation. The clary sage & Pomarose add layers of complexity, creating a well-rounded scent. The base notes give the fragrance a long-lasting, memorable finish. The vanilla is rich & creamy, without being overly sweet, & the Ambrofix™ adds a woody, amber depth. The benzoin, cistus & labdanum add to the resinous, earthy character of the drydown. Despite this being an elixir, the claims of 8 to 10 hrs are bogus. What you will get is 5hrs at best, which is kinda disappointing. It will last longer on your clothes but that's not the point. It projects well enough for about 90m after which it settles down to a skin scent. Performance issues aside, it is a very enjoyable fragrance that will work well in almost any setting. It will work a lot better in the cold for obvious reasons, but can easily work in the warmer climate. My Rating 7/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

My latest haul. Polo 67 edt saving it for dad’s day present. New York The City of Dreams by Lattafa. Summer Mink by Better world fragrance. Dua Error 443 inspired by Rabanne Burning Leather. Frosted inspired by Empire Winter Palace. 10 year Anniversary edition A wonderful rose but manly fragrance that’s Dua’s personal creation.

Doctor’s orders a two week ban on all things fragrance as I’ve broken out with a severe rash on my arms and legs. They did a biopsy as they couldn’t figure out what it is. I doubt it’s fragrance related as my spray points aren’t impacted. See y’all in a bit.

So I did cave and grabbed the Azzaro Wanted By Night EDP. I mean at better than 50% off RRP it was basically Free 😂 RRP is $190 AUD (135 USD) and selling for $89.99 AUD (64 USD) for the 100ml I just caved and added it to my small collection. I will give it a wear tomorrow, but so far my 8 year old Daughter and my MiL think it smells nice.