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Sweet (cherry), bit spicy (pink and black pepper), nutty (almond), bit incensy opening The cherry is very prominent in the initial opening and eventually fades in the background Almond-Vanilla-Iris blend Gourmancy scent that's not overcloying Unisex, modern, versatile fragrance Great projection and sillage Good for the office with minimal sprays and great for evening and nights out Best for Fall and Winter Rich creamy, velvety, powdery, bit woody, vanillic, soft leathery (suede), ambery, caramelly, almondy on dry down Signature flask-shaped bottle, translucent amber-orange glass; solid, heavy golden cap; great atomizer Great longevity Prominent for 3-4 hours and stays as a skin scent and on clothes for 4-5 more hours Great overall performance I would highly recommend Creed Delphinus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm-Cozy-Comforting

Good Sunday morning Fragrance Family. Another day of thanksgiving and awareness of just how good my Creator has been to me. I never want to take these moments for granted, and today I’m simply grateful for life, growth, and the ability to enjoy the small things that bring us joy. I will keep it simple today with a highly glazed but absolutely fantastic fragrance. My scent of the day is Caden by Omanluxury. I believe I shared thoughts on this one when I first tried it from a decant, and it made such an impression that I knew it was full bottle worthy. Smooth, rich, and beautifully composed, this fragrance just works. Have a great day, enjoy your Sunday, and be a blessing to someone else.

Got to thinking today about an iconic house I used to love and absolutely was a fan boy for back in the 90’s. Creed. Loved and hated. Business practices aside and strictly frag scent and performance. What’s your all time fave? If you haven’t smelled many then please include that in your response as clearly it matters. Be open to learning. Mine is the venerable Green Irish tweed. Taste and skin chemistry matters here. Not ego boys. Hey I also used AI to make the pic!!!! See I can grow!!!! 😂

I decided to explore more niche fragrances this year and I am starting of with some Mancera. Hindu Kush really struck a cord for me. It's said to have been inspired by the rugged mountain range that spans the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is a dense, resinous, and deeply atmospheric fragrance. From the initial 10 fragrances that I got it is probably the most unique from this house, moving away from the typical "rose-oud" DNA to explore something more herbal and mystical. Released in 2018 by Perfumer Pier Montale, the founder of both Montale & Mancera. ​It is an Amber Woody fragrance. Despite the name, it does not smell like a head shop. I was actually taken back when I tried it first as I don't enjoy cannabis in my fragrance, but the The note here is green, botanical, and oily, rather than smoky or skunky. ​The opening hits with an explosion of dry spices. You get a prominent hit of black pepper, clove, and saffron. Very quickly, the incense and cannabis notes emerge. The cannabis here is "green" and resinous, providing a thick, herbal texture. ​As the initial spice settles, the heart becomes much woodier. Patchouli takes center stage, t’s earthy but clean. This is paired with dark wood accords and a touch of terpenic resin (labdanum) that keeps the fragrance feeling balsamic and rich. ​The base is where the Mancera signature shines. It softens into a warm, slightly sweet foundation of amber, white musk, and Madagascar vanilla. The guaiac wood provides a lingering smokiness that ties back to the incense in the opening. When I first tried it, it smelt somewhat different must have been the scent cloud as I was running 4 or 5 different scents up each arm. Performance wise, this is an easy 9hr wear. It projects rather heavy for the first 3 hrs , this will fill a room so spray with caution. Perfect for the colder weather, Hindu Kush is a masterpiece for those who love "dark green" fragrances. It’s spiritual, mysterious, and commanding. If you enjoy scents like Amouage Interlude or Tiziana Terenzi Laudano Nero, this will likely be a hit for you.