Hey guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya’! Here’s a fragrance topic we probably don’t talk about enough, mostly because it feels a little weird, a little morbid and maybe a little too real for a hobby built around smelling good while we’re still above ground. But let’s be honest, some of us have collections that are no longer just “a few bottles on a shelf.” We’ve got full-blown fragrance libraries, emotional time capsules, scent memories, discontinued gems, blind-buy regrets and enough juice to keep a small village (okay, okay a LARGE village...) smelling dangerous for the next decade. So here’s the question: what’s the plan for your fragrance collection after you die? Do your loved ones know what any of it is worth? Would they know the difference between a $25 cheapie and a discontinued unicorn? Are they keeping a few bottles that remind them of you? Selling the valuable ones? Giving them to friends in the hobby? Donating them? Or is Uncle Larry about to inherit your entire Amouage shelf and use Reflection Man as bathroom spray because “it smells clean”? For me, this is one of those topics where the humor helps soften the truth. Our collections are more than bottles. They represent phases of life, memories, moods, trips, milestones, mistakes and moments. Some bottles are just stuff. Others are little glass monuments to who we were, what we loved and how we wanted to be remembered when we walked into a room. What say you, guys? Have you ever thought about what happens to your fragrance collection when you’re gone? Would you want your family to keep certain bottles, sell them, pass them down, or hand them off to someone in the community who would appreciate them? And the anti-question: which bottle in your collection would you absolutely haunt somebody over if they wasted it as room spray?Love to hear from ya’!

I haven't worn this in a while so it seemed like a good day to break it out. Its going to rain later today, so a little musk with some powder notes and a hint of flowery sweetness just seemed right.

Is it an addiction…? Answering for myself, I can’t walk out of my house without something and my body feels off without anything on. How about you? Let’s discuss.

Tumi Unwind [20:00 GMT] is designed as a "recalibrating" scent for the end of the day, balancing a fresh, sharp opening with a warm, woody dry down. Since you’re a fan of high-performance "beast mode" scents, it’s worth noting that this one is often described as more refined and smooth rather than a room-filler. ​Fragrance Profile ​Family: Woody Aromatic. ​Top Notes: Lemon, Ginger, and Aquatic Accord. ​Heart Notes: Lavender, Sage, and Geranium. ​Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Agarwood (Oud). ​Longevity & Performance ​Longevity: Average. You can expect about 5–7 hours on the skin. It stays closer to the body after the first couple of hours. ​Projection: Moderate. It starts with a sharp, spicy ginger kick but settles into a more intimate, creamy sandalwood bubble. ​Is it a Clone? ​While not a 1:1 clone, it is widely considered a more "wearable" and mass-appealing alternative to Le Labo Santal 33. It shares that distinct, dry, papery sandalwood DNA but swaps the more polarizing "pickle" note often found in Santal 33 for a fresher, citrus-heavy opening. Some also draw minor comparisons to Creed Royal Oud due to the woody-spicy heart. ​Occasion & Style ​The Vibe: It is officially marketed as "sensually casual." * Casual or Dress Up? It is a versatile hybrid. The ginger and lemon make it easy to wear with a clean t-shirt or gym gear, but the sandalwood and oud base give it enough sophistication for a button-down or a business-casual dinner. ​Best For: Evening wear, office environments, or relaxed date nights. It’s a great "transition" scent for when you’re done with work and heading out for the night.

This is the last arrival of my April orders. I’ve been hearing good things about SJP Stash for a long time and it’s been on my wish list for over a year. Jomashop had a sale on it, marking it down from about $30 to just under $20, so I pulled the trigger and it arrived today. I’m pleased to say that it actually lives up to the hype. Woody, nutty and warm, I think it will make for a great fall/ winter scent. And it definitely punches above its weight class.