I received a package from @Stephen DeMent today. He's solely responsible for my love of Austin from City Rhythm (definitely FBW). He offered to share a sample of another City Rhythm offering with me; Nashville. Turns out he did much more than that; when I opened the package I also found samples of D&G The One Luminous Night, Ver Le Sud, O Unknown (I know he's a huge IA fan, so I'm excited about him sharing this one) and another City Rhythm choice, Manhattan Midnight. He *really* did me right. Thank you so much, Stephen, I really do appreciate it! My Mardi Gras weekend just got better! This brotherhood rocks!

This one is a dry almost smoky amber - not sweet like many more contemporary ambers- it's aromatic and slightly spicy with many common green and herbarcious notes common in perfumery in the early 1990s All the notes are well blended and create a complex aromatic resinous scent like dry winds across sun baked desert flora. Like the promise of Summers to come or the memories of Summer nights past.

I realize this may be off topic from cologne's and parfum's, but I'm curious what any of you gentlemen may recommend for aftershave. Traditionally I prefer the barber shop scents (don't judge me for using Pinauld.....lol). I have a beard at the moment, but am always looking to stay ahead of the game. All thoughts are appreciated.

Now the wait begins!!! Ordered and paid!!!

Picked up a great haul from the @dubaiperfumeshop.ie today, some amazing fragrances and oils. They always look after me really well. Got a great promo going on too Musk Mood - Lattafa Karlus Secret Musk - Khadlaj Aftermath - Fragrance World Frost Ice - Ahmed Al Maghribi (freebie) Reef 31 - Reef Red African - Al Haramain Exotic - Ahmed Al Maghribi Samples: Classic Stone - Niche Emerati Reef - Reef 33 Mousuf - Ard Al Zaafaran Simply Oud - Lattafa Khalid - Niche Emerati Art of Universe - Lattafa Toleen - Lattafa Antique - Lattafa Tuwaiq Arabs - Reef