This is the newest flanker from the Blue Temptation line, previous are the EDP and Parfum. And yes, the Bold bottle came in red 🤷🏼‍♂️😂. This fragrance has resemblances with Bond No.9 Lafayette Street, Valentino Born in Roma Intense and YSL MYSLF EDP. It opens fresh, sweet and ambery, giving like a minty nuance. The noticeable freshness from the citruses takes a back seat fairly quickly, while the sweetness ramps up along with the florals and some earthiness, creating an enveloping, intoxicating, and delightful aroma, that it’s mass appealing and compliments getter. Projection and longevity are great.

Hey good people, a cold spring morning today in northern Canada. I decided to wear this beautiful fragrance that I discovered in one of The Perfume Guy mystery boxes. This one right here… smooth operator(happy seeing Sade heading to the Hall of Fame). Encore Une Fois opens with a soft, classy vanilla wrapped in a warm balsamic amber. It’s slightly powdery, but in a clean, elegant way, not old school, just refined. Nothing loud, nothing aggressive… just that “you smell really good” type of scent that sits close and pulls people in. Performance is solid but not crazy, about 6 hours on me with moderate projection early on, then it becomes more of a skin scent. Honestly, that fits the vibe perfectly. This is cozy, intimate, fall/winter energy all day. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it executes that warm vanilla-amber DNA beautifully. Definitely, a must try bottle!

Today’s SOTD was Le Beau Le Parfum. I have had it in my cart for some time now because of the hype it always gets from Gents Scents and I finally got it on the “deal of the Century” a few days ago! Such a magnificent fragrance and I’m so glad I was able to get it. It’s going to be in my regular warmer weather rotation. Really the only notes I can pick out, which is ok after reading a post from @Lon Chaneyfield is a little bit of pineapple and creamy coconut, so I’ll just say this; Think “luxury tropical night” rather than daytime beach. It’s sweet, creamy, and masculine with a seductive edge. Performance is very good with great projection in the first few hours and great longevity. I got about 8 hours before I showered. It leaves a nice scent trail without being overwhelming. This is a compliment magnet and the type of scent people notice and ask about. I definitely recommend JPG Le Beau Le Parfum!

This one rekindled my interest in the Montblanc line. Their latest release the shiny metallic bottle that is a fingerprint magnet. This Oriental Fougère came from the noses of Antoine Maisondieu & Guillaume Flavigny. As a parfum this is the strongest concentration of the Legend line. What stands out it that Amber vibe that I really enjoy. The initial impression is fresh & vibrant, with the citrusy aromatic notes of bergamot & lavender taking center stage. The addition of pink pepper & cardamom adds a subtle spicy twist, making the opening both invigorating & interesting. As the fragrance settles, the heart notes begin to unfold. The iris adds a touch of elegance, while the cinnamon provides a warm, comforting sensation. The clary sage & Pomarose add layers of complexity, creating a well-rounded scent. The base notes give the fragrance a long-lasting, memorable finish. The vanilla is rich & creamy, without being overly sweet, & the Ambrofix™ adds a woody, amber depth. The benzoin, cistus & labdanum add to the resinous, earthy character of the drydown. Despite this being an elixir, the claims of 8 to 10 hrs are bogus. What you will get is 5hrs at best, which is kinda disappointing. It will last longer on your clothes but that's not the point. It projects well enough for about 90m after which it settles down to a skin scent. Performance issues aside, it is a very enjoyable fragrance that will work well in almost any setting. It will work a lot better in the cold for obvious reasons, but can easily work in the warmer climate. My Rating 7/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

- Ralph Lauren Sapari for Men 4.2 oz.- Burlington $34.99 A classic icon launched in 1992 that I was looking to add to my vintage collection out of nostalgia. I never had it before, but I had friends that used it as a signature scent during the 90’s. Obviously, it has been reformulated since then, and fans allege it has lost some depth and longevity. It’s compared with Pasha de Cartier. I compared them side by side on paper strips and Pasha opens spicier, while Safari seams more herbal/floral, but at the dried down, they become very similar. Safari, although might be more appealing to the mature crowd, it’s not dated (IMO) still feels contemporary in comparison with nowadays counterparts. My first impression was really good, I’m looking forward to give it a full wear.