Good morning fragrance family and happy Wednesday—aka hump day. This is a first wear, first impression and today’s scent of the day is Deluge. I’m definitely stepping outside of my comfort zone with this one, courtesy of a decant from my brother. Right out of the gate, the opening is challenging and honestly unlike anything else I’ve smelled before. It does, however, share a metallic nuance with another unconventional fragrance in my collection, Ganymede, which helped me frame what my nose was experiencing. This is not an easy or mass-appealing scent by any stretch. I would confidently say this is never blind-buy worthy, but for me, it is absolutely full-bottle worthy. Deluge comes across green, earthy, metallic, and spicy, with just the slightest hint of florals woven in. It feels atmospheric and conceptual, almost like a place rather than just a fragrance. I’d also venture to say this is not safe for a beginner or even an intermediate nose—it demands patience and curiosity. Overall, I’m impressed and intrigued. Rating: 8.5/10.

When I first caught sight of this bottle, I was initially cautious. It's clear thelat this is a PDM influences release and to be honest I wasn't a fan of the OG. So I was delighted to find out that it's actually more like Pegasus which I do enjoy. An Oriental Woody fragrance for a fraction of the price.Its a creamy balance of fresh aromatics and warm gourmand notes The opening is fresh and slightly spicy with Bergamot giving a quick, crisp citrus lift, that is immediately balanced by the soft, powdery Heliotrope and a hint of clean, sharp spice from Cumin (some reviewers perceive this more like black pepper or a fresh, clean spice The heart is where the fragrance distinguishes itself. Lavender and Jasmine add a clean, aromatic floral layer, but the star is the Bitter Almond. Yes I am quite partial to an Almond note. The Almond here is smooth, slightly nutty, with a gourmand sweetness. The base is a warm, creamy, Vanilla is prominent, combined with Amber for a rich sweetness. Sandalwood anchors the composition with a smooth, woody dept. How they messed up with Perseus and Pegasus is beyond me. They did a good job with this although it's not quite a refined as the PDM, for the money it drops you in the ballpark. Almost 6 hrs on skin with a moderate projection for the first 2hrs after which it Moves into a noticeable but gentler scent bubble that leaves a pleasant, detectable trail. As always this is best served in the cooler climate. Not a bad looking bottle too. My Rating: 6.5/10 Scent: 2 Longevity: 2 Sillage: 1.5 Y/N: 1

Today, January 6, is the “Wise Men/Three Kings Day/Día de Reyes” holiday in Puerto Rico. I’m back on the country side hills visiting part of my family. Temperature is 79* degrees partly cloudy and windy. So, I decided to wear an oldie but a goodie from this Spanish brand, Loewe 7 was lounge in 2010. A spicy, fresh, floral, incense, woody and musky combination like no other. This is a quite unique blend (niche like) that stands out without being offensive. Projection and longevity are wonderful. Love it!

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This is a fresher and musky alternative/twist to JPG Ultra Male. Ocean smells fantastic, toned down the sweetness and gives a more aquatic/salty, musky/ambery nuances that makes it more versatile. This guy projects and last exceptionally without being offensive. A great grab and go and no brainer.