Hi folks have been rather busy with work and training the doggy so haven't been active for a while Anyhow I gifted my best friends sons a couple of fragrances for their respective birthdays. One got Oud For Honor and Glory. He couldn't be more happy commenting on how good a performer it was and that It was well received by his social circle. Very gracious and thanked me over and over His brother received Nashama Al Capri and the little ingrate didn't so much as say thank you. If he didn't want/like the fragrance just say so. Would've bought Dylan Blue, Hawas, Nitro Red or similar instead. Done ranting.

The No Buy challenge is coming to an end, and I have my eye on a few fragrances. As is typical, I like to get the BoS involved and let them vote for my next frag when I have a few I want. These are the ones my eye is on. So what say you, scentlemen??

Lucked out this weekend and scored a sample of Tom Ford Oud Wood. I know others have shred the details on this one, and now my impressions. I enjoy the woody blend out the gate, nit to sure how Oud is supposed to smell honestly. It’s strong but not overwhelming, I do think it leans more masculine, so far worthy of the investment, although personally I’d get a smallish bottle and use for special occasions as I wouldn’t want to waste it on construction sites. Initially a 9/10 for me, but will revisit later today. It’s supposed to be a low humidity day here so based on what others have said, I should get some distance out of it.

JPG LB ⭐⭐⭐⭐ tropical, sweet, fruity, creamy, vanillic denser, thicker, rounder, richer coconut forward Hawas Malibu ⭐⭐⭐ sweet, citrusy, fruity, woody lighter, playful, youthful pineapple burst but short lived Khadlaj Island ⭐⭐ pineapple more prominent bit woody, sweet, powdery, ambery mature, more serious Summary: Best Opening: Malibu Fruitiest Opening: Malibu Most coconut forward: JPG Le Beau Most pineapple forward: Khadlaj Island Most mature: Khadlaj Island Most fruity, citrusy: Malibu Best Projection and Sillage: JPG Le Beau Best Longevity: JPG Le Beau Best Performance: JPG Le Beau My personal ranking: 1. JPG Le Beau 2. Hawas Malibu 3. Khadlaj Island Khadlaj Island is closer the Le Beau than Malibu is Le Beau in terms of smell.. therefore Khadlaj is a better dupe than Malibu..

1 more month and the freshies enter the cave for hibernation. That being said what is your most worn or your favourite fragrance this summer? My most worn freshie is BBW ocean. My most favourite that ive tried is actually a toss up between 3 fragrances. Versace Eros Energy, Creed VIW, Burberry Hero EDT.