Recently, I have been away from the community for a while. Life has been rather busy and a little messy as well. I was adjusting to working remotely and trying to manage my time properly, while also putting a large portion of my salary aside for some long-term goals. It was the right thing to do financially, but it also made me feel rather tight with money for a while. Thankfully, I'm in a much better place mentally now, and I'm slowly getting myself back into the things I enjoy. As for fragrances, working from home has naturally changed things quite a bit. Since I don't go out nearly as much anymore, I don't reach for my usual fragrances as often. During the summer I've mostly been using lighter options, including some cheaper alternatives, body mists and sprays. And honestly, Egyptian summer is not exactly forgiving. I still don't own a proper summer fragrance that I love — something along the lines of Bleu de Chanel or another fresh "blue" fragrance — so that's definitely something I'd like to change eventually. When I do go out, I still wear fragrance, but I've been staying away from the heavier ones. Something like Brazilian Tobacco in this heat would probably be an act of violence. 😄 There is, however, something else I've been dealing with recently. I've started getting quite severe itching, redness and burning wherever I spray fragrance, especially when I'm exposed to the sun afterwards. The heat here in Egypt has been intense, and unfortunately even fragrances that normally don't bother me can become uncomfortable in direct sunlight. I'm not entirely sure whether it's the fragrance itself, the combination of fragrance and sunlight, or simply the heat. If anyone here has experienced something similar or knows what might be causing it, I'd genuinely appreciate hearing your experience and what helped you. Anyway, it's good to be back. Hopefully I'll have some new fragrances, reviews and experiences to share soon.

Today i am wearing this scent with sharp plump and boozy opening and settle down to a warm spicy and Amber. Good for evening and party wears.

We had a family Ramadan Iftar gathering today, so I went with Brazilian Tobacco. It has that warm, slightly traditional vibe that just fits these kinds of occasions really well. Rich, comforting, and a little festive without being overpowering. I also know most of the family tends to enjoy this style of fragrance, so it felt like a safe and solid choice for the evening.

Wore Brazilian Tobacco today. It opens with a warm, slightly sweet tobacco that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gives off a calm, confident feeling—rich, cozy, and a little bold without being too heavy. Projection was solid for the first couple of hours, and the scent settled into a warm, slightly sweet tobacco on my skin that kept going for quite a while. Anyone else wearing tobacco scents today? What’s your favorite?