After waiting months for it to arrive at my local stores, I finally had the chance to test Torino 25 on skin, and the results were not what I expected. When I smelled it on paper and in the air last week, it seemed very promising; however, today’s skin test was a total disappointment. To my surprise, the fragrance actually triggered a migraine. The listed notes include rhubarb, grapefruit, ginger, and saffron at the top, followed by juniper, suede, and leather in the heart, with a base of amber, vetiver, and musk. Despite that profile, all I could detect was a sharp, "screechy" mix of saffron and suede/leather. While I can usually wear leather notes, this particular blend just isn't for me. I couldn't even get through a full breakdown because I had to wash it off to manage the migraine. I know some of you might really enjoy this one or may even consider it a masterpiece, but for me, at this point, it is a pass. I’ll give it one more try eventually just to ensure I wasn't already in the middle of a flare-up, but after the disappointment of T23, I’ve decided I won't buy this just for the sake of completing the collection.

Picked up a couples bottles this month. Pick up Mind Games En Prise after @Aditya Choksi sent me some MG samples. Xerjoff Uden Overdose was an unplanned grabbed. Found a local deal for an 80% bottle

2nd time wearing this one and I still really like this one, but feeling still remain the same, not sure if it's worth the $550 for this Harrods exclusive. Thoughts still are the same as my initial wearing https://www.skool.com/bos/sote-brompton-immortal-extrait?p=c0af2ba4

Anyone get their nose on this one? I came across this and notes look interesting. If you have, what do you think?

================== MARCH 2026==================== Hashing this one up, my 50th is in September, I am still willing to up to the $600ish range, ok with more if really special. There have been some really good options to consider. Now that I am getting closer, I want to try and narrow this down and see if any minds or new options have come to mind. - I have to be able to get a sample or go somewhere to sample it and give it a wear - I am willing to travel almost anywhere stateside to get it, maybe internationally, the journey just adds to the value of the bottle - I don't want this to be a "special occasion" only frag. I want to be able to enjoy it in a wide variety of events/occasions or whatever ========================================================================== Original Post So I was chatting with my buddy and we got to talking about bday frags, he has his 40 coming up soon and my 50 is coming up in year. Told myself this will be my one baller buy, ever in my life, unless I win a big lottery. For my connoisseurs out there. What would you recommend for my 1 and only purchase? $300-$600 range