Banana Republic and Mind Games share same distribution company and have the same perfumer for a couple of scents. 30 dollars or 400 dollars. I have never smelled Mind Games before. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfcVK4GxLoU/?srtk=bjFubDlyZmh3eWpw

I am interested and curious as to why other collectors collect fragrances... We all have are reasons. No right or wrong answers. We all love to smell good thats why we are here, right? As for me, at a very young age I have always worn cologne. Always had just 2 or 3 bottles in my collection. Wasn't until about 3 years ago I started taking more of an interest into fragrances. Started studying and learning more of the notes and the craft itself. Then realizing how huge the fragrance industry and community is, I dove deeper into it. Realizing that asides from mainstream fragrances being in stores, there are alot out there that you may not have access to so you can smell without having to blind buy. I decided to start collecting and posting my reviews and experiences. To help others get an idea of how a fragrance may smell or perform or even just bring awareness to others about a spefic fragrance that may not be advertised out there. While the full understanding that everyone's experience with the same fragrance is going to be different. Many factors take part in peoples personal experiences. Everyone's nose is different. What notes I pick up in a fragrance could differ from the next person. Also considering skin chemistry and reaction plays a part in it as well. Whether you have dry skin or hydrated skin makes a difference with performance. So many factors that play a major role in the fragrance world. With that being said, I collect and post my reviews to help others gain more knowledge of a fragrance they weren't aware of or maybe curious about. For the most part in my reviews, I try to be as detailed as I can. With my collection pushing 600 bottles, not including my wife's 300+, I do think the normal person does not need this many. When I do not have a new fragrance to review, I have a hard time deciding what to wear sometimes. Even if I was to stop buying, I don't think I would ever use up everything I have in my collection before I leave this earth. So, just curious, what is your reason if you are a collector? Just pleasure? For reviews? Whatever it maybe, why?

Nautica Voyage: SUPER Over-hated and has a clean easy scent for the gym or for going to run errands. Davidoff Coolwater: Super classic DNA, nostalgic feel, and a dependable everyday quick spray and go scent. Also a bit over hated. Azzaro Chrome: Super easy to wear, fresh out the shower, clean gym/office scent. Can’t go wrong.

A long day at your desk and a client meeting call for different things. Silver Mountain Water brings an airy tea note; Original Vetiver is crisp and green. If you prefer woods, there’s Royal Oud. 💰 Creed Aventus EDP is about 33% OFF at Maxaroma, now $340 for 100 ml. https://get.aspr.app/SH1G66 Creed Himalaya EDP is about 35% OFF, now $318 for 100 ml. https://get.aspr.app/SH1IiC Look at the intensity row, gents. Which of these would you move up or down for a shared office, and what Creed would you put on the chart that isn’t there?

This is absolutely one of my favorite scents. The citrus smells amazing—clean, refined, and fresh. The woodiness balances everything perfectly, keeping it from becoming too sweet and giving it an almost classic cologne feel. I also pick up a soft, sweet powderiness that rounds it out nicely. I sprayed it on about two hours before writing this, and it still smells so good. I did overspray a little—about eight sprays—hoping it would last throughout the workday. I wear a suit to work, and I could smell the fragrance during my drive without feeling like it was over the top. I usually prefer darker, stronger fragrances with woody and tobacco notes, but this is easily one of my favorites on the citrusy, fruity side. I just love wearing it. It feels clean and refreshing, especially on a cool fall day.