This recent heat wave in Colorado, prompted me to try out my travel-size Sea + Zephyr by Michael Malul this week. Here are my impressions from my first wearings. The opening note is ideal for a hot summer day, featuring a robust citrus and green herbs scent. It’s perfect when you want to smell fresh and clean. After about three minutes, I notice eucalyptus, reminiscent of the summer air fresheners at Bath & Body Works. The freshness persists strongly for the first hour. After that, the scent transitions to something similar to Aqua di Gio, with hints of rosemary and musk akin to Aqua di Gio Profondo, giving a good idea of what to expect. In terms of performance, the scent is quite potent initially, projecting strongly for the first hour. Afterwards, it settles closer to the skin and lasts around five hours, though with less projection. For me, this makes a great hot-day or everyday office fragrance. In a sea of blue scents, it holds its own; however, while it’s a nice option, it doesn’t stand out significantly among other blue fragrances on the market.

Bright citrus and blackcurrant notes dominate the top, while airy ozonic woods provide a middle layer. The base is smooth and composed of sandalwood and leather. Created by Fabrice Pellegrin, this fragrance exudes a polished freshness with genuine depth. In my opinion, it shares a similar vibe with YSL Y line’s fresh fragrance, reminiscent of a good gym and an every day dumb reach scent.

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Another favourite of mine from the Le Male line,While the original Le Male from 1995 was the loud, minty king of the 90s nightlife, Le Parfum is its more sophisticated, grown-upolder brother Released in 2020, the fragrance was composed by two of the industry’s most acclaimed talents. Quentin Bisch needs no introduction, known for creating massive hits like 1 Million Royal. While Natalie Gracia-Cetto, was the nose behind Burberry Hero & Tom Ford Sole di Positano. Its an Amber Woody/Oriental fragrance. It shifts away from the sharp, metallic freshness of the original toward a smoother, creamier, more resinous vibe. With a top note of Cardamom you get a warm, spicy, slightly sweet opening. It lacks the coldmint blast of the original, which is so much better. At its heart a beautiful combination of Heart Iris & Lavender. The iris adds a silky, powdery texture, it's not lipstick heavy like Dior Homme, but very refined, while the lavender maintains the DNA of the original. With a base of Vanilla, Oriental Notes & Woody Notes The dry down is outdtanding. It's a rich, creamy vanilla supported by dark woods that feel masculine and cozy. Performance is real good, it's sticks to my skin for about seven hours and even longer of clothes. It doesn't scream like Ultra Male, but it creates a scent bubble around you that is definitely noticeable within arm’s length. Best kept for the Autumn/winter seasons were it will shine best. It's perfect for evening wear. If you find the original Le Male too dated or Ultra Male too sweet and clubby, Le Male Le Parfum is the perfect middle ground. My Rating: 7.5/10 Scent:2.5 Longevity:2 Sillage:2 Y/N:1

Today I'm wearing WHITE SANDALWOOD from the House of GOLDFIELD & BANKS. An EDP. Launched in 2016. A woody floral olfative family fragrance. The nose behind This fragrance Is François Merie Baudoin. An UNISEX fragrance 70/30 masculine. In My opinion a Linear fragrance with a great notes combo with: saffron, lighty sweet Amber, Rose touch and sandalwood. Elegant classy and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance with better performance in spring-summer -fall seasons. A deligthful drydown with spicy/Rose/Woody notes. Projection 2-3hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 5-7hrs.