Curious, is there such a thing as a "Western Wear" fragrance? I would seem to think there are, even if it’s not an official category. 🤠 My initial thoughts are that “Western Wear” fragrance is more of a vibe than a label: rugged, warm, confident, and rooted in natural materials. Think leather saddles, sun-warmed woods, dusty trails, tobacco, suede, smoke, and a touch of sweetness—the olfactory equivalent of boots, denim, turquoise, and a well-worn belt buckle. These scents usually lean into: - Leather & suede (the backbone of the Western feel) - Woods like cedar, sandalwood, or vetiver - Tobacco, amber, or vanilla for warmth and approachability - Spices or resins that add grit without going “cowboy cosplay” A few fragrances that wear Western even if they don’t say so on the bottle. Some of the fragrances that I have, and I believe would fall into this category: - Memo – Italian Leather; refined saddle leather with swagger - Tom Ford – Ombre Leather: modern cowboy energy in a tailored jacket - Parfums de Marly – Herod: tobacco-vanilla confidence with frontier charm Bottom line: if it smells like it belongs with a bolo tie, turquoise, boots, and quiet confidence, it qualifies as Western Wear in my book. What are your thoughts, recommendations?

After wearing this all weekend, I had to make this the official SOTD: Cumbria's Royal Chariot (Dua's hybrid of PDM Layton and PDM Carlisle! I am a massive fan of both originals—Layton and Carlisle are easily two of my top four from Parfums de Marly. If Layton is the clean, assertive elegance of Superman and Carlisle is the dark, sophisticated mystery of Batman, this hybrid gives you the best of both worlds in one incredible, perfectly blended bottle. It's proof that fragrance layering can't compete with the art of the hybrid! It's the ultimate confidence boost for a cold day. What is your favorite superhero-worthy fragrance for making a statement?

Is it worth the hype? I see girls on instagram saying this is the best cologne all the time but you know they are just promoting. Is it really worth the dollar amount or are there less expensive alternatives?

2025 has been a year of learning and discovery for me in this world of fragrance. I started this journey in Dec of 2024 and joined BOS right out of the gate. I learned a ton, and developed some great relationships with you guys, however I started to post out of compulsion. My engagement began to feel like more of a responsibility than a creative or social outlet, so I set it aside, hence the huge gap in my profile. A couple of months ago, I plugged back in, and I'm truly enjoying the experience; reading, posting, and reacting at my own pace. I am being enriched by my involvement with this community, and I'm looking forward to it continuing. Anyway, here is where my "collection" started https://www.skool.com/bos/not-really-a-collection?p=040089d9 and here are pics of my current full-bottle collection, the decants that I'm working through, and my ATH acquisitions. The plan is to use the small bottles to help select big bottles lol, but I really like having a wide assortment of smaller bottles to choose from. I'm glad to be back with you guys, and I appreciate each one of you! Let's keep this thing moving in a direction that provides value for our members, and a positive bottom line for our fearless leader @Antonio Centeno !

Smooth, warm, and a touch of sweet. Perfect for a winter day.