Gents, before we move too far into 2026, I want you to pause and look back intentionally. 1️⃣ Last Year Wins What’s 1–3 wins from last year you’re proud of? Doesn’t have to be massive. Progress counts — consistency, discipline, better decisions. Style upgrade you stuck with? A fragrance you finally made your signature? A watch milestone, collection refinement, or learning moment? A habit you strengthened, a distraction you cut, or a standard you raised 2️⃣ This Year’s Focus What’s 1–2 goals you’re deliberately committing to this year - not wishing for, but committing to? Could be... Sharpening your personal style as a form of self-respect Building a tighter, more intentional fragrance rotation Becoming more educated, patient, and disciplined with watches Showing up with more consistency - physically, mentally, and professionally Raising your standards in how you present yourself to the world Drop your wins and your focus below. Let’s build on what worked. And cut what didn’t!

Undoubtedly one of the best romantic and date-night fragrances in the designer world. I had this on my list last year and managed to pick it up just in the nick of time. This one real eased back in 2015 was created by Olivier Polge, the son of legendary perfumer Jacques Polge, who served as Chanel's in-house perfumer for 37 years, Oliver seems to have taken over this role from his father and has quite a few big releases under his belt. Like many of the fragrances that I'm drawn to this is a woody/Spicey Oriental. Normally an edp would provide an acceptable amount of performance, but as most know, this is were The One falls down, despite its depth and richness. The opening is a slightly bitter and aromati. The grapefruit provides a clean, zesty edge, which is quickly balanced by the herby green spiciness of the coriander and basil. This sets a fresh-spicy tone. ​The heart is where the warmth begins. Cardamom, is a key player here providing an intoxicating, sweet, and slightly smoky spice, paired with a kick of fresh ginger. The orange blossom adds a subtle, floral sweetness that grounds the spices, preventing them from becoming too sharp. The dry-down is the best part. Its a warm, sensual blend. The rich vanilla-like sweetness of the Amber is dominant, which is complemented by a smooth, smoky accord from the Tobacco leaf. Not cigarette smoke, more like a sweet, pipe-tobacco. Cedar wood gives a final touch of dry woodiness. This is an extremely warm comforting, luxurious fragrance. Thanks too the beautiful balance, transitioning from a fresh spice to a warm, ambery, tobacco-infused dry-down. It's only fault is it's performance, but for many, this guy included the scent more than makes up for its failings. Performance is moderate at best, it only lasts about 4 hrs on my skin at best. Projects softly for the first hour or two, then needs to be topped up. Definitely an intimate fragrance. Perhaps this is what it's creator was aiming for? Best for the Autumn/Winter months although it would work well on a cool spring evening. IMO it's still worth having in any collection

As I highlighted in my last post, I recently got 3 new Lattafa’s and they’re absolutely incredible. However, unless I’m missing something obvious, I now have a well rounded array of fragrances and I don’t know what to get next. I try to get colognes under $80, but if there’s anything you’d believe would fit great with my collection, please recommend it. Pretty straightforward post here, and feel free to give me ideas in the comments.

Wow the year really starts with a bang. This is not as the notes says its not green to me ots fruity, fresh, sweet and amazing. It is a dupe of Tales of Zanzibar but in some way reminds me of Porthole. Projection and longevity is good, 2-3 feet for 3-4 hours and stays on the skin for 6-9 hours. 9/10 this is a must have

An easy grab and one of if not the nicest blue fresh fragrance on the market. I wore it all day and when the wife came home she immediately stopped in the doorway and asked about the fragrance. It has the common blue aquatic and fruit notes with a touch of spiciness. Its an easy versatile wear.