Brothers, I have recently acquired a fragrance that I would love to review for y'all, but i just cant find the words. Nothing seems to do it justice. I looked at what "professional reviewers" had to say about it. I came to the conclusion that 90% of them are just faking it, using a note breakdown and saying things that sound smart, but are ultimately meaningless and unhelpful. I can tell you what its not, but describing what it is seems an impossible task. Even using memories doesn't help. The strongest memory it invokes in me is a personal experience that only one other person on earth has shared. So how do I do this wonderful fragrance justice, and share this unique scent with the group? As i dive into niche houses and less known scents, I suspect I will have this problem again. (Probably today when the mailman arrives) Any advice is appreciated Thank you all in advance

This one is an outstanding, fruity/sweet, aromatic, woody, and ambery explosion. It’s irresistible, intoxicating, very alluring and addictive. A phenomenon that demands attention, turns heads, causes compliments, and has beast mode projection and longevity, without being offensive. Website Notes: Top Notes: Bergakot, Lavender, Apple, Vanilla Heart Notes: Watermelon, Cedarwood, Calamus, Violet Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber

I was around 14 yrs old when I got a bottle of Preferred Stock for xmas. I probably went through 5-8 bottles of the stuff during my high school years. Then when I moved out on my own, perfume was a luxury a poor working teen couldn't justify spending his money on... so i wore nothing, but deodorant, for many years. Wearing Sauvage Elixir today, and it has a faint resemblance to my old favorite. (They share a number of notes) What was you first fragrance? Is there a modern scent that reminds you of it?

This one caught my attention because it takes that tropical Zanzibar DNA and makes it feel warmer and a little deeper. Bright lime and mandarin up top, creamy coconut and juicy guava through the middle, then vetiver, amber, musk and ambergris give it some weight underneath. Tropical and fresh, but with more of that warm sunset/evening feel instead of just straight beach vibes. Looking forward to spending some time with this one.

Good morning gentlemen. Decided on this today for the gym and work