I want to send a huge shoutout to @Jamal Moore for sending over these decants and samples! I’m not going to have a chance to smell them yet but I’m sure they’re all going to be amazing! Can’t wait to try this Amiel Brown and the Memo Paris Moon Fever for sure! Thanks Jamal! You’re the MAN! Samples & Decants included • Amiel Brown CXLVII • Memo Paris Moon Fever • Pantheon Romo “O” • Issey Miyake Nuit D’Issey • Ferragamo Uomo Signature • L’Eau D’Issey Wood & Wood • House of Dastan Love Flame • Ferragamo Spicy Leather • Mattiere Premier falcon leather

It’s been a not so fun couple of sick days. So I’ve been trying a bunch of things including the new ATH and some new decants I have to try more. Since my nose was broke supposedly. Lol Hope all are well.

I remember a sales associate at Neiman Marcus telling me about this recently. Well, it has arrived, and it’s apparently a tribute to the state of Texas, where Neiman Marcus is based. The notes are Cassis, Blackberry, Caramelized Sugar, Patisserie Accord, Saffron, Suede, Amber, and Musk. At $550 for 50ml, I have no interest in buying, but thought it was an interesting share. Here’s how it’s described, “An indulgent, decadent fusion of caramelized sugar drizzled over succulent blackberry evokes the hospitality of a Southern home, blending seamlessly with refined English manners. Cassis and patisserie accord are tightly interlaced at the core of the fragrance. Lavish saffron adorns the composition like a dazzling jewel, while the whole blend is set against a backdrop of suede, amber, and musk provides lasting depth and durability.” https://ifragranceofficial.com/roja-neiman-marcus-parfum/

This is the reason my Memo Paris is my favorite https://www.instagram.com/share/BAPf51bFSn

A brand-new release for this year, MYSLF L'Absolu is a Spicey/Woody Scent from perfumer Christophe Raynaud. That’s the guy responsible for the JPG Scandal line. This is the third addition to the YSL line following the original 2023 EDP and 2024’s Le Parfum. A more intense and spiced version of the original. Even the bottle is the same although the shiny polished finish makes it a smudge collector. It’s a beautifully crafted scent, I have noticed that it does leave an oily film on the back of my hand when testing. So I’m assuming there is a fairly higher than normal concentration here! The opening is the most noticeable departure from the original. It features a prominent and invigorating blend of ginger & cardamom, which adds a fresh, spicy & slightly quality. This is balanced by a hint of bergamot, carrying over the clean, citrusy feel of the original. At the heart, the signature orange blossom note from the MYSLF line is magnified. YSL claim too source this from their Ourika Community Gardens in Morocco. This note provides a clean, floral, and almost soapy or "fabric softener" like quality although I would suggest this is more to do with the Ambrofix that is lurking in the base notes. The dry-down is anchored by a generous overdose of patchouli, which is not overly earthy or dirty; instead, it's more of a "suave," warm, & sensual woodiness that provides a solid foundation for the scent. I’m also picking up Lavandin in the dry down. This is probably my favourite from YSL too date, although in fairness, this is only my third bottle. Performance is stellar with an easy 8 hrs on my skin, it projects for just under 3 at arm’s length before becoming a skin scent. But this comes at a premium. A 100ml bottle at my local will set you back €155. They did through in a gorgeous leather YSL branded toiletries bag and a 7.5ml travel splash bottle to sample which was nice, but we aint chasing bag collections here, it’s the juice that counts. My Rating: 8/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2.5