I walked into the perfume shop with a mission last week. Only smell 4 sents and decide on one, beforemy nose is overwhelmed. The Lady behind the counter sprayed it on the little test strips. Ideally, I really need it on my skin throughout the day to makea decision. I ended up making the purchase on the first notes. But knew whatto expect. Its my first in the valentino line. Anyone else like this or recommend another?

Gents — this challenge was a blast! These stories have been pure gold. Funny, real, nostalgic, and honestly the kind of posts that make this community what it is. Now… for the winner 🥁🥁🥁 🏆 WINNER: @Lon Chaneyfield Lon took us straight back to 1981 — college in upstate New York, right after the disco/rock era — when he wasn’t exactly Mr. Smooth with the ladies. Then there was his buddy David: not the best-looking guy on campus, but somehow he had this magnetism Lon couldn’t explain. At first, Lon thought it was style — so he upgraded the wardrobe (serious Ferris Bueller vibes 😂). But the “it factor” still wasn’t there. Then came the moment that changed everything: On the way to a keg party, David insisted on running back to the dorm for one thing — a little white bottle. Not a clone. Not a random splash. YSL Kouros. Lon could immediately sense the power of it — bold, animalistic, unforgettable — and then watched David’s magnetism in real time at the party. The next morning, Lon made his move: with his brand-new first credit card, he hopped a bus to JCPenney and bought his first cologne for himself. And from there? The rest is basically 80s history. Lon says Kouros became tied to so many peak memories that even today, he doesn’t really wear it out… but at home? One spray and it’s instant time travel. That’s the power of scent right there. @Lon Chaneyfield — love this story! Everyone else: keep those stories coming in the feed! These are the kind of stories that make this community what it is.

Seems like I’ve leveled up , I’m so grateful to be a part of this group I’ve learned so much since I’ve begun my journey with you all , taking the time out to say thanks you guys are awesome, all gas no breaks moving forward , you all be sure to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Thanks guys! Made it here to level 9. Big thanks to all of you! Too many to say but @Fernando Mendoza to going me the big push this morning!

Scent: Mancera Intense Red tobacco Topped with Versace Eros Flame Smoke: Macanudo M Toro, coffee infused Pour: Woodford Reserve Rye