Think I've finished off another line with this one, well of the available releases. Came out last year, a creation of three perfumers, Honorine Blanc, Sophie Labbé & Clémentine Girard created this latest addition to the Azzaro line. I was initially annoyed with this one, guess that's why it took so long for me to pull the trigger here. The reason being, that gorgeous Raspberry in the opening says hello and then just as quick it fecka right off again. What you are left with after this is a rather good Leather scent that's not trying to copy the Ombre winning formula. It does it's own thing, much like V&R did the previous year with Dark Leather. Once I quit sulking over the raspberry, I was able to enjoy this for what it is. A fruity/woody/leather that won't upset anyone s despite the elixir tag. Maybe I'm wrong, is an elixir, not supposed to kick your front door down and scream in a death metal growl to announce it's arrival? Ok maybe not, but I would expect elixr to pack a bigger punch. At the top you get that stunning raspberry extract that passes like a stranger in the night, it's a tart red fruity vibe that is balanced by the citrus freshness of green mandarin and bergamot. At its heart, is moves into contrasting Aromatic warmth with some additional spice. Cardamom Heart, Clary Sage and Lavandin Oil fill the ranks with the Spicey cardamon being balanced by the herbal notes of Sage & lavender. The foundation is where the fragrance gains its depth and power. The dominant eather accord intertwines with the earthy, smoky vetiver and the deep, resinous woody note of Wolfwood, creating a very enjoyable dry down. The leather accord is somewhat remonisant of an ME style of leather, but it works very well. Despite the fleeting raspberry and false implications of an elixir what you get is more a seven hour fragrance that projects well for the first two before stepping. Back to a more intimate scent bubble. Another fragrance that will work amazingly well in the cold. Good for date nights evenings out. It's the only one of my Azzaros that I got in a 50ml, so when I eventually run dry I will upgrade to the larger one, and yes the all gold bottle is tacky as hell.

I’ve been wondering what the general consensus is from the brotherhood regarding content in a SOTD post. Do you expect a full review with note break down, longevity, etc? Is someone just sharing their scent good enough? I don’t mind either way but there is a category for reviews so that had me wondering? Looking forward to everyone’s thoughts. Have a great day!

The over-analytical fragrance collector often find themselves less satisfied with their collection over time. They begin chasing "complexity" for the sake of it, often ending up with challenging, unwearable scents while losing the ability to appreciate a simple, well-blended "cheapie" that smells objectively good. Learning the technical side can ruin the simple joy of a fragrance. Many collectors report that they now "dissect" scents, noticing cheap synthetic bases or simple structures that they previously found beautiful. What are your thoughts on this guys? Are we overthinking this hobby?

Firstly huge shout out to @Jonathan Ventura for rallying the troops to give me the push. Many thanks to @Justin Tillery, @Raymond Reeves, @Jamal Moore, @Steve Louis, @Lon Chaneyfield, @Blake Merl, @Edward Mooney, @Jeffrey Plotka, @Henry Clay, and others I know I’m forgetting, it’s been a long day and we ended the day at a Krewe dinner where the drinks were flowing. I head out for the day/evening and come home to a mad rush to elevate me to Level 9! Y’all know how to make a guy feel like part of something.

Our brother @Sean Kavanaugh is less than 700 points away from achieving Level 9.. Let's push it brothers..