Introduce yourself and level-up, it's that simple! You'll get at least 5 likes (oftentimes more!) which will move you to level 2 and on your way to level 3 (these levels give you access to prizes!). What to say in your intro? Share where you're from, your reason for joining, your profession, perhaps your favorite fragrance or a picture of your entire collection! Whether you're a seasoned cologne collector or just starting, have fun engaging with the group.

Can absolutely work as a pillow scent or bedtime fragrance.. especially if you love a warm, woody calm scent.. It’s centered on sandalwood with cedar and cypress.. a smooth, creamy, forest-like scent that many find relaxing and grounding rather than sharp or overly sweet. That kind of woody aroma can help create a cozy, meditative vibe near bedtime.. Subtle, intimate projection: It’s generally not a strong room-filling scent.. It tends to stay closer to the skin or immediate space.. so it won’t overwhelm you as you fall asleep.. Unisex and quiet: it is “meditative,” “peaceful,” or “like a quiet forest walk”.. qualities that fit a bedtime atmosphere Spray lightly: One or two spritz at a distance on the pillow case or nearby linen should be enough.. Let’s hit the pillows guyz..

I am not going to give a doctoral thesis, but I would like to point out a few things, especially for some of the newer brothers here in the group. I know I keep saying certain articles and videos are advertisements, and to me, that's all they are. Whether it comes from a magazine or Gentscents, which I adore, it is still just advertising to me, as these writers and YouTube influencers have created a business out of fragrance. Even our own Antonio does not post his YouTube videos on his own group, which he created. Like Most of us here, we are Fragrance lovers who love the art of Perfumery. I started my Journey with Dupes or Clones, as we put it, because I did not have the funds to jump in immediately. But my journey started in my youth and in college, as I always had 1 or 2 of the top designer fragrances that worked for me. The reason I joined this brotherhood was the opportunity to interact with brothers and to learn from them. With like-minded people who share a love of this hobby. That being said, I will always ask what the performance is, etc., etc., because there is a bond that develops and a mutual trust, as now I am getting advice from someone whom I personally interact with on almost a daily basis. I get a real, live accounting, sometimes varying, accounting of what and how the fragrance performs with a real, live person who I interact with and is giving me thier real, live opinions!!! We all have access to magazine articles, YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, Magazines, Articles, books, etc. If I wanted info from that, I would be able to pull it up myself. I could interact with total strangers and possibly Schills in the comment sections!!! No, I joined this to get and compare real-life notes with brothers whom I trust, not strangers or salespeople, but brothers who share the same passion and who may have had a better or worse experience with said fragrances, so I can compare notes and learn!!! Anyway, just some food for thought, as it seems like we are letting outside influences take up a large portion of the group. I do not care what Mr Dua has to say or Mr Chaos fragrance!!! or even Mr Gent Scents!!! I can find all that out on myself. I dont care what the GQ or Vogue writers have to say or what brand they are pushing for more Ads, as I can read that on my own!!!

For me, Valentino's Born in Roma Extadose wins by far. It a simple and addictive scent that is great for layering, and suitable for every season. Lavender and wood, with sweet and spice It plays well with others. If you like layering, and experimenting, Extradose is simple but loud, it last long, projects well, and is a compliment getter. I like using it as a base and adding a shot (or 2) of something else. (Coral fantasy and Dylan Blue are nice partners, but PdM's Layton seems a particularly special friend of Extradose... 3 shots of Extradose, 1 shot of Coral Fantasy, and 1 shot of Layton is my secret formula.) What scent did you use most this year, and why?

Christmas was set back by the flu this year. My three kids are all sick in bed, too sick to enjoy anything. We were going to travel to see family, but alas that was not to be. And as my birthday is today, my wife brought this out for me. She's a great wife. Now we are hoping the kids get better soon and that neither of us get it. When they are able to enjoy it we'll do Christmas. Postponed but not canceled.