My wife gifted me this Prada Paradigme for Christmas. I’m very excited to use this one 👍🏽

I was going to be "fiscally conservative" and reach for the Lattafa Asad (which I think is a very nice clone), but I thought since I'm going to be watching the Bears/49'ers, I'll go with the real deal. This is one of my favorite designer frags in my collection. I really enjoy the intensity of spices, the woody notes. The longevity on this is legendary, so no more than a few sprays will do the trick. The opening gives you a blast of cinnamon and cardamom with a touch of grapefruit if you pay attention. The mid is a earthy yet it too is very pleasant. Then in the base the liquorice, woody, and patchouli are unmistakable. You still pick up some ambroxan, but it’s not easy to pick up over the woods and spices. It took me a while to pull the trigger on this one, but I don't regret it for a minute. Again, it's a favorite of mine. 8.5 / 10.0

Gentlemen… Valentino just dropped their newest Born in Roma flanker — Purple Melancholia — and it’s already causing a stir. 👀 🌌 Nocturnal. Moody. Modern.Expect a woody–ambery profile with cardamom, coconut, amberwood, and that signature Valentino warmth. This one leans mysterious… the kind of scent you wear when the night might get interesting. Have you tried it yet? Or is Purple Melancholia officially on your must-try list for 2026?💬 Do you agree with the season + intensity rating we gave it? 💬 Did you spot the small detail we might’ve slipped in?

Prada L’Homme EDT feels like a quiet conversation in a well-lit room—calm, confident, and effortlessly refined. The fragrance opens with a soft brightness: neroli and black pepper lending a clean, slightly sparkling introduction, never sharp, never loud. As it settles, the heart reveals its signature—iris. Smooth, powdery, almost soapy in the most elegant way, paired with violet and geranium, it evokes freshly pressed linen and polished marble floors. There’s a gentle intimacy here, a scent that stays close to the skin, as if it’s meant to be discovered rather than announced. In the base, amber and patchouli add warmth and subtle depth, grounding the composition without disturbing its pristine character. Prada L’Homme isn’t about drama or dominance—it’s about balance. A modern classic that tells its story in whispers, reminding you that true elegance doesn’t need to raise its voice.

What is everyone wearing today for their Christmas scent? There are a few scents that to me smell like Christmas in a bottle.