Taking a chance in building my Autumn/ Winter aromatic wardrobe… I’ll let you all know if it’s a fake or real. So far, SHIEN hasn’t let me down. Also, I don’t gatekeep! https://onelink.shein.com/46/5xsh6wzwbvgg?shc=2_RXo5ErNMQl1

Purchases are now slowing down, with me slowly sitting down, feeling very content with where my small collection is at. Sadly, there is another bottle I was really waiting for that didn't get in time to my freight forwarder to be able to include it in this haul, so it'll take still a couple of days. Thameen Carved Oud: oud notes don't particularly move me, with exceptions so far being Brioni EDP Intense and TF Oud Wood. Carved Oud gets labeled here and there as "the better Wood Oud", which made me curious enough to decant it. A single wear of the decant immediately sent me looking for a bottle! That amazing cardamom blended with the non-intrusive or intense oud, over the base of warm amber and sandalwood... incredible. And also considerably cheaper than TF Oud Wood. Performs by my little experience with Oud Wood considerably better. Got a 50ml, as it should be sufficient, and was at a great price compared to what I could find for a 100ml! Mancera Soleil d'Italie: Recently reviewed by @Edward Mooney , had a bottle already on it's way. My initial impression back in the day (August 25) was positive, but the powderiness I got from it was a bit of a turnoff. Fast forward to today, I had the chance to try it again a few weeks ago, and understood the fragrance much better. Powderiness is there, but cannot deny how amazing the citrus and aquatic blasts blend with this somewhat floral powderiness once it dries down. It was also at $68 at aura, so had to go for it. Boss Bottled EDT: There. It was a complete sin for me not to have the OG EDT in my collection, with how legendary it is, how much it takes me back, and how much I like the line. Timeless fresh, spicy fruity fragrance for the win! Oh, got a 100ml tester for $32. Expected no cap, as everyone shows pictures of Boss Bottled testers with no cap. It came with the cap! If only the Intense flankers were still around though. YSL LNDL EDP (2019): Had to get one of this line. After testing all of the readily available flankers, this one was it. Keeping the EDTs signature cardamom was what sold me in the end. Le Parfum was great, but strayed away too much from the OG. Bleu Electrique I was finally able to try a few weeks ago, loved it and definitely my favorite, but completely unavailable.

Good morning everyone. It's that time of the week again for another fragrance review of one of my samples. This week, I decided to try out Dear Polly by Vilhelm Perfumerie. From the first spritz, the scent hits you with a bright, green, and citrusy opening that evokes the feeling of lounging under a lemon tree. After just a couple of minutes, I began to notice a delightful green tea note emerging, which quickly became the highlight of this fragrance. The fresh citrus and tea elements meld beautifully in the heart, creating a refreshing and invigorating aroma. As the fragrance evolves, around the 10 to 15-minute mark, a musky ambroxan note joins the mix, maintaining the enchanting blend through to the dry-down. In terms of performance, Dear Polly is not a powerhouse. The citrus and tea notes are vibrant but remain soft for about two hours after application—this was definitely my favorite part of the wearing experience. After those first two hours, the scent transitions into a skin scent and lingers for about 5 hours. While the projection is rather weak, it’s undeniably a lovely fresh green scent. Overall, I found myself really enjoying Dear Polly. However, its longevity does mean I’d need to carry it around for reapplications throughout the day. It’s a fantastic choice for hot weather and perfect for office wear during the summer months. In conclusion, would I buy Dear Polly at full price? Probably not. But if I came across it at a discount, it would definitely find a home in my collection.

Got this brand new Sauvage by Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian for a deal at Ulta between my points and a 20 percent off coupon. Save 90 dollars so it helped make the price tag a little more reasonable for me. The size is 50ML bottle. Presentation looks like Elixir but a slightly smaller bottle with a really good atomizer. This one smells great, it smells niche in a designer bottle. This to me smells like a Amouage Royal tobacco or even Amouage Interlude Black Iris. It’s has a very strong incense opening that settles into hints of Sauvage Elixir licorice and woods before getting bits of sweetness. But that in incense stays throughout the scent. This one is very strong off my skin. 2 sprays filled up my room. I would say this one isn’t work safe/ fall and winter profile for sure. Daytime or evening/ casual or formal. While I love this scent so far, I can see having trouble for me to wear it for the right occasion. I think at current retail price of 205.00 dollars for a 1.7oz is a little steep, I think if you could get it 150 or less would be more worth it to me. I have never been a house Sauvage fan, but I will say this one smells the best and highest quality of the entire lineup. Not blind buy safe, sample first if you can.

I’ve really been leaning into the clean boy, Mediterranean, linen oceanic look. I got pacific chill a while back and adore it, but I’m looking for a new summer freshie. So far I’m stuck between French Riviera by Mancera or Torino 21 by Xerjoff. I’d love to finally own a Xerjoff, and really enjoy the dna of this one, but it might be redundant as I already have a fragrance occupying the minty herbal fruity slot (pacific chill), so I’m leaning French Riviera now. I need more high quality marine fragrances as well. What do you brothers think?