#sotd... Shunkoin by Xerjoff... This is part of the Join The Club Collection. Reason I did not post the asummed notes since Xerjoff does not release them. Shunkoin is a creamy, powdery, sweet fragrance. Not a big powerful performance from it but I did go 6hours before refreshing. Providing a small bubble and staying intimate. Definitely gives off high quality vibes. Great for office wear. With me liking the Iris and powdery notes, I really enjoyed wearing this. I give this a 8.5 out of 10.

#sotd... Apollonia by Xerjoff... I had been trying to get my hands on this one for quite some time now. Finally the right opportunity came. Apollonia is part of the Shooting Stars Collection and my first in that series. With just a 3 note profile, this did not disappoint! Apollonia starts off with a cool and airy opening. The mid has a rich, velvety, and powdery creaminess. The dry down is a clean and comforting finish. Another moderate overall performance. I went 7 hours before refreshing. Not a big projection but a decent bubble. I give this a 9 out of 10.

#sotd... Satwa by Ard Al Zaafaran... With having over 550 fragrances, occasionally I like to circle back to one's I haven't worn in awhile. Satwa is one I haven't reached for in over two years. Those who might not be aware of Ard Al Zaafaran, they are a sister brand to Lattafa. Satwa is a very affordable clone to Ani by Nishane. I believed I paid under $20 at the time when I bought Satwa. Well worth the price. Decent projection with good longevity. I went 8 hours on skin and it definitely lasts much longer on clothes with being able to pick it up the next day. I rate this an 8 out of 10. This is an Amber Vanilla fragrance. Satwa starts off with an sweet, dessert-like gourmand opening. The mid definitely is focused on the sweetness as the dry down settles on a earthy, woody scent.

#sotd... Terre D'Hermès Pure Parfum... I am glad that Hermès decided to stick with the original DNA but make it stronger. This one is less sharper and they removed the spiciness that is associated with the original Terre D'Hermès EDT. The Pure Parfum version is warmer, smoother, and heavier on the dense woods. Making it perfect for everyday and any occasion use. Great for the office and can be used as a formal situation as well. Pretty much keeping close to the same scent as the OG but with much better longevity. Good projection for the first few hours. I was able to get 10 hours from this. This one is a 9.5 out of 10 for me.

#sotd... Shelby Lane by Thomson Carter... This is a fresh woody fragrance. At first spray, you are greeted with a bright, clean, soapy freshness. Between the mid and the dry down, I experienced a smooth, comforting and relaxed woodiness with an occasional powdery feel to it. Shelby Lane is a moderate performer. A soft projection for about an hour before settling in to a small bubble. I refreshed around the 5 hour mark. While I really enjoyed the scent, I do wish it perfomed better. I give this an 8 out of 10. I do think the lack of performance is really holding this fragrance back.