Hey guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya'! Round 1 is officially in the books and the #Brotherhood really showed up strong! I really appreciate all the voting, discussions and smack talk! Some favorites advanced exactly as expected, a few matchups sparked real debate and the field is already tightening fast. Here are the Round 1 winners: The Drinker - (1) By Kilian Black Phantom - (5) Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special - (3) Xerjoff Don - (2) Initio Side Effect The Mixologist - (1) Nasomatto Absinth - (4) By Kilian L'Heure Verte - (6) Imaginary Authors Saint Julep - (7) M. Micallef Gntonic The Barrel - (1) Nasomatto Baraonda - (4) Mugler A*Men Pure Malt - (3) Amouage Overture Man - (2) By Kilian Angels’ Share The Barfly - (1) Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club - (4) By Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks - (3) Nasomatto Duro - (2) Amouage Interlude Man

"Perfumery is problem-solving with emotion.” — Industry Insight (paraphrased) Logic builds the structure. Feeling gives it life. Miss either one and the whole thing collapses! Keep moving forward, Enjoy the #Journey

(1) By Kilian Black Phantom vs (8) Serge Lutens Chergui Dark rum-soaked indulgence vs honeyed tobacco comfort ! Do you want decadence in a glass… or warmth that lingers? What say you?

(4) Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac vs (5) Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special Refined boozy fruit and oak vs rum, leather and rock-star swagger! Are you sipping elegance… or ordering something dangerous? What say you?

(3) Xerjoff Don vs (6) Lattafa Khamrah Boozy authority, leather and control vs sweet, spiced excess poured with no restraint! Do you want power in the glass… or pure indulgent chaos? What say you?