I was excited to see this but wasn’t expecting it so soon after the release of Yesterday Haze 2nd Edition. Imaginary Authors typically does two releases a year with either a reformulation or a limited edition fragrance for a third one. If they follow the pattern this is their last release for 2026, but I would t be surprised if they had another Holiday promotion. Anyway, it is very woody and reminds me a lot of cape Heartache but without the powdery strawberry note. The focus is on woods and petrichor (the smell of rain on damp ground after a downpour). It’s been rainy and grey for the last few days, so this makes perfect sense for the weather. So far I’m really enjoying it. These kinds of scents resonate very well with me, and it will definitely be a fall and spring staple. The bottle is beautiful, too. I have yet to see the movie it’s inspired by, but all indications are that its extraordinary. And just for fun, do yourself a favor and shout “Petrichor!!” Like Michael Scott doing parkour in the office. You will never hear the note the same way again.

After all these years, changes in tastes, various phases of my collection, almost complete change in my collection, this has survived it all and still remains in my top 10. I still haven't tried the OG Initio Paragon, but I just can't see how it can be better than this and for the extra cost, but I should be considering it, especially where I am with my collection now. Update: literally 2 minutes after posting this, my connect had Initio Paragon for sale and gave me a deal, so now I will have the OG coming.... Woot woot!

Added these seven to the collection! Here’s the lineup from left to right: Bath & Body Works — Lasting Legacy The Dua Brand × Vault ’26 — The Visionary (Original creation) The Dua Brand — Final Verdict 42 (inspiration of Decision 42 by Amouage) Lattafa — Bade’e Al Oud Black Exposed Emporio Armani — Stronger With You Spices Rabanne — 1 Million Gold Elixir. Jean Paul Gaultier — Fleur du Male Excited to give these some wear and see which ones stand out. Who’s tried any of these, and which one would you reach for first?

If you are online then this house has to have popped up on occasion. I decided to take a chance on one theynsaid has sold out every time it came out. I can see why. This is such a unique quirky scent that is wholly wearable. It really makes me feel like I am at a ski resort in the 80’s. The fresh winter air surrounds you while everyone is having fruity mixed drinks. Someone is smoking a clove cigarette maybe on a balcony and the smoke is slowly drifting in. Everyone is a little but musky because they have been skiing all day, and everyone is just having a good time. I am really impressed by this scent and will definitely be checking out more from the house, if this is their quality and uniqueness. It was definitely a blind-buy win and one I definitely thinks needs more recognition. Stay smelling great my brothers.

I debated on gatekeeping this combo, but whats the fun if you don't share. I put on about 6 sprays of Dua Starboard, dupe of Loumari Porthole. I then proceed to sniff the atomizer of MITH Ferris Wheel Sunset, an excellent alternative to LV L'Immensite, for those with facial know this, it got on my mustache a bit. Went outside and at first I thought my Dua changed a lot and was like WTF, this smells so good then I realized it was the hints of MITH that changed the game on this. I did a quick spritz of MITH, just enough to add an aromatic touch to Starboard. I don't know if I will be able to wear Starboard any other way now. I may try this with the OG Porthole and the Dapper version as well.