So, I had some luck last year with a shower oil, but there was one significant issue - it had a distinct scent of its own. For working from home days, this wasn't a big deal, and I did like the convenience of applying the oil to my body at the end of my shower, letting it sit for a couple of minutes, and then rinsing off the excess. I noticed little difference in my chest, arms, and elbows between this and applying traditional moisturizer after showering. However, because of the scent of the shower oil, I ended up abandoning it after that first supply ran out and going back to the traditional routine. Of course, this also meant that certain parts of my body were getting as much moisturization as they could, since applying lotion is a more tedious process. A few days ago, though, I started a new moisturizing routine... I ordered some organic, fractionated coconut oil off of Amazon to try out as a shower oil. As it turns out, it seems to work just as well as that 'proprietary' shower oil blend - as a full-body moisturizer. However, people weren't kidding about the fragrance benefits. I've noticed a significant improvement in both longevity and projection over the last few days. I'm still, of course, applying an extra layer of face moisturizer to my face as well as body moisturizer with SPF to my head and neck after I shower, but I no longer have to take 15-20 minutes once a week (being generous with how often I actually did it) to apply body moisturizer to my entire body. Instead, I take an extra ≈3 minutes at the end of my shower to apply the fractionated coconut oil and the end result is both improved moisturization for my whole body plus increased fragrance performance. What about you guys? Do you use fractionated coconut oil as a moisturizer, or elsewhere in your fragrance routine?

Some nice markdowns on ALT this week — all men's and unisex, no guessing games on gender. 1. Mystery Fragrance - Product name: Mystery Fragrance - Store: ALT Fragrances - Original price: $49 - Sale price: $19 - Discount: 61% off - ALT's mystery bottle — you don't know which scent you're getting, but at nineteen bucks it's cheaper than a pizza delivery and you might discover your next signature. Roll the dice. - Link: https://altfragrances.com/products/mystery-fragrance 2. Mystery Fragrance Pack - Product name: Mystery Fragrance Pack - Store: ALT Fragrances - Original price: $99 - Sale price: $59 - Discount: 40% off - Three mystery bottles for the price of what one normally costs. Solid way to sample ALT's range or gift to a buddy who's still wearing Axe. - Link: https://altfragrances.com/products/mystery-fragrance-pack 3. Splish Splash Pack - Product name: Splish Splash Pack - Store: ALT Fragrances - Original price: $78 - Sale price: $49 - Discount: 37% off - Summer-focused freshies — think aquatic, citrus, clean. If your current rotation is all heavy woods and spices, this is the seasonal reset you need. - Link: https://altfragrances.com/products/splish-splash-pack 4. Parfum Pack - Product name: Parfum Pack - Store: ALT Fragrances - Original price: $217 - Sale price: $149 - Discount: 31% off - Their higher-concentration parfum formulas in a bundle — longer lasting, richer projection. You're getting the good stuff at nearly a third off. - Link: https://altfragrances.com/products/parfum-pack 5. Dessert Collection Bundle - Product name: Dessert Collection Bundle - Store: ALT Fragrances - Original price: $273 - Sale price: $195 - Discount: 29% off - Gourmand lovers, this is your lane — vanilla, tonka, chocolate, caramel-type profiles. Sweet without being juvenile, and nearly eighty bucks off the bundle price.

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Alright gents - saw a video the other day on YouTube from Aromatix where he talked about how many sprays is appropriate for fragrances and then proceeded to break it down by fragrance type, etc. It made me perk my ears a bit because in the video, it was mentioned that he sprays anywhere from 3-16 (yes, 16!!!) sprays depending on the fragrance/season/etc. He also mentioned wearing anything year round just adjusting sprays...which may be another discussion. I've always been more conservative (2-3 chest/neck and one on each arm - MAX)...but I went and put on 7 sprays of the Eros EDT this morning and my wife immediately caught a whiff from 4-5 feet away out the gate...so have I been doing this wrong the whole time???? But for the sake of conversation...how many sprays is appropriate? What's the context? How do you determine spray count?

1. Maison Margiela Replica On A Date EDT, 3.4 oz / 100 ml - Brand/store: Maison Margiela Replica via MaxAroma - Original price: $170.00 - Sale price: $95.00 - Discount: About 44% off - Why it is a good deal: A recognizable niche/designer fragrance line with a strong verified markdown. - Link: https://www.maxaroma.com/fragrance/unisex/maison-martin-margiela-replica-on-a-date/pid/33184/4 2. Maison Margiela Replica Under The Lemon Trees, 3.4 oz / 100 ml - Brand/store: Maison Margiela Replica via MaxAroma - Original price: $170.00 - Sale price: $94.00 - Discount: About 45% off - Why it is a good deal: Fresh, easy-wearing scent from a known line, with clear deal pricing and savings shown. - Link: https://www.maxaroma.com/fragrance/niche-fragrances/maison-martin-margiela-replica-under-the-lemon-trees/pid/28439/2 3. Versace Men’s Eros EDP Spray, 3.4 oz / 100 ml - Brand/store: Versace via Jomashop - Original price: $130.00 (1/3) - Sale price: $64.59 after coupon - Discount/code: About 50% off with code SCENT30 - Why it is a good deal: Popular men’s fragrance, easy recommendation for guys building a scent rotation, with the after-coupon price clearly shown. - Link: https://www.jomashop.com/versace-mens-eros-edp-spray-3-4-oz-fragrances-8011003861224.html 4. Versace Men’s Dylan Blue EDT Spray, 3.4 oz - Brand/store: Versace via Jomashop - Original price: $105.00 - Sale price: $53.19 after coupon - Discount/code: About 49% off with code SCENT30 - Why it is a good deal: Versatile blue fragrance profile — useful for office, casual, and everyday wear. - Link: https://www.jomashop.com/versace-perfume-vdbmts34.html