Ho ho ho! Christmas is creeping up fast, sure and true. Tell me now, what sweet fragrance shalt thou don upon the holy day? For my part, ’tis Amore Caffè I’ll be wearin’.

This thing is nahhhiice (in Tiffany Haddish’s voice). Got this little beauty as an early Christmas gift from the wife! I’m loving it! You don’t need a lot… just couple sprays will do it. Smells like a Fall/Winter scent if I’m not mistaken. Now I’ve got to check out the rest of the LV collection! Hey if we don’t chat until next year, everyone have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Gents, let’s talk about Bvlgari Tygar.. YSL Tuxedo.. Chanel Coromandel.. etc.. This year (2025), the gap between a "standard" designer scent and their "Private Line" has never been wider.. at least when it comes to the price tag. the Armani Prives, the Dior Collection Privees, and the Chanel Exclusifs. They promise us rare ingredients, master-level artistry, and a level of exclusivity that sets us apart from the "mall-scent" crowd. But as prices climb toward the $400 mark, we have to ask ourselves: Are we paying for superior juice, or are we just overcharged and is plainly a marketing trap? Another question is.. Is it better to go with Private Label or Niche? Is there a Private Line bottle in your collection that is actually worth the premium?

Old display got a bit tight so I cleared out some room on another shelf and moved most of the designers to it. It’s a temporary fix until I find a nice cabinet for them all. (Wife took the liberty of adding some of her travel and smaller bottles to my Dua display)

Hey! I don’t know why this ad showed up in my feed… but I felt morally obligated to share it with you all 😂 If you still haven’t found a gift for a friend, this is your sign 😜 Because let’s be honest… this might be the only fragrance you can insert with absolute confidence. No overspraying. No performance anxiety. Perfect fit. Compliments guaranteed. The new olfactory experience… unlocked. (Just jokes BOS)