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The Parfums dropped a 15% off code today, but… yeah, they also bumped their prices since yesterday!! First screenshot is from yesterday, second is from just a few minutes ago. And it’s not just one fragrance, they did this across most of their lineup. Let this be a reminder, folks: a lot of these “sales” aren’t really sales. Sure, you might end up paying $5–$10 less, but raising the base price right before offering a discount is pretty disingenuous. And it’s not just The Parfums—this happens across tons of stores this week. Please do some research before pulling the trigger and don't fall for the FOMO that comes with Black Friday!!

Dubai - Turath by The Spirit of Dubai is a complex and exotic fragrance, renowned for its unique blend of sweet, smoky, and fruity notes. My recent exploration of Middle Eastern fragrances led me to this particular scent, which was a blind buy influenced by the positive reviews and intriguing notes. Although there are over 50 notes listed, the essence of this perfume is a floral oud with a fruity, musky texture and spicy undertones. It projects well without being overwhelming and is not a room-filler. The perfume boasts a long-lasting and sophisticated scent, making it ideal for formal or special occasions. Prominent notes include agarwood (oud), rose, sandalwood, and a resinous, smoky base. The opening (top notes) presents a bright and juicy burst of sweet and sour fruits, such as strawberry, apple, peach, and coconut, balanced by the fresh citrus of bergamot. Some reviewers have mentioned that this fruity opening can come across as synthetic. As the scent settles, a complex floral and spicy heart (middle notes) emerges, featuring rose, jasmine, iris, and violet, interwoven with warm spices like saffron and coriander. Woody notes of agarwood (oud), sandalwood, and cedar begin to establish a rich, warm base. The final and most enduring impression (base notes) is a rich, smoky, and musky trail. Key base notes include incense, leather, ambergris, vanilla, and white musk, with the oud and sandalwood providing a creamy, deep foundation. Turath is a unisex fragrance, suitable for everyday wear or special occasions, though it leans toward cooler weather due to its warmth and depth. Definitely not a blind buy, safe fragrance. Although I like it, I am hesitant to recommend it because it is a departure from modern European perfumery while not sitting within the classic Arabian model.

I’ve been looking for a great deal on this Fragrance for a little while now , seems as if I’ve found what o was looking for

As promised, some photos. It's too much to post on a single post, so see more pics in the comments. Some statistics: Total fragrances in the collection among all types: 810 Expended fragrances (used up, sold, traded, given away, etc.): 137 Bottles (76mL - 125mL): 247 Small Bottles (10mL - 75mL): 130 Decants: 85 Manufacturer samples: 313 Other presentations (rollerballs, coffrets, tins, splashers, etc.): 35 Oldest fragrance in my collection: Escada Pour Homme (purchased in 1993 or 4) Newest fragrance in my collection: Red Rum and Flamango from Third Eye Fragrances (arrived on 11/03/2025). I have Mauboussin Cristal Oud in transit to arrive on Friday, but nothing beyond that. Most expensive total paid: Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe $180 for a 30mL bottle Most expensive per mL: Aaron Terrence Hughes Onyx ~$10/mL for a 5mL decant from MaxAroma (one of the many things that have soured me from purchasing from them) Cheapest total paid: Cuba Orange $8 for a 50mL Cheapest total per mL: Anecdote Havana Lounge ~$0.11/mL for a 100mL bottle (about $11) and it's a great dupe of Jazz Club with decent performance Biggest regret purchase: right now it's Liquid Brun, though I'm hopeful that will change Biggest delight purchase: Mauboussin Une Histoire d'Homme Irresistible Biggest change in attitude (hated it, now I love it): Jaques Fath Velours Boise Biggest change in attitude (loved it, now I hate it): Halloween Man X Pic 1: Preferred line up for SOTD this week. I give these priority and tend to plan my SOTD from these Pic 2: Active rotation at any given time. I will often pull from these for my SOTD or SOTE Pic 3 - some of the samples and decants. The ones in the wooden stands are seasonal and rotate out occasionally. The ones in the acrylic case are 10mL bottles from the houses and the ones I got from Scentbird back when I had a subscription with them. Pic 4: Perfume jail. I'm letting these macerate, or they are ones that I just don't wear very often so I rotate them down here.