Finally got around the tyring this one out.........The grapefruit off the top and the amber in the dry down - just a lovely combination.

Whilst not my go too type of fragrance, Atlas is actually not bad. It's an aromatic marine style fragrance that was released in 2024. The scent is designed to capture the essence of the ocean, not a tropical beach vibe, more of a deep, salty, metallic sea. The opening is an immediate blast of cold, salty ocean air with a sharp, zesty citrus undertone. As it settles, the iris adds a slightly powdery touch, while davana provides a subtle herbal sweetness that prevents the salt from becoming too harsh.The dry down is where the fragrance shows its true strength. The ambergris gives it a mineral, musky depth that lasts, supported by earthy oakmoss & a creamy woody finish. Performance is not bad for a freshie, I'm getting 5ish hours. It projects well for the first 90min. It creates a noticeable scent trail. Ideal for Spring and Summer. The salty-fresh DNA thrives in the heat, though its sheer power makes it wearable in cooler weather too. Best for outdoor events, casual daytime wear, or seaside vacations. Not a bad option for the summer, I'm thinking. My Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

I haven't posted in a while, but try to keep up. After church, I decided to go shopping. I needed some new shirts. Long story short, I got a new fragrance. Tough decision...too many were great. With summer on the way, I just couldn't pass this up. Got a great deal, and great scent. Not what I wore this morning, but what I will be wearing this week!

Patience is a virtue with this one. Straight off the top - the Balsam Fir was really, really strong - I literally couldn't smell much other than Christmas Tree - which tbh, wasn't my favourite. However, 15-20mins in - and things started to get a lot, lot better. There is a soft sandalwood, blended beautifully with the floral notes of Labdanum, alongside this is a subtle hint of tonka/amber - though leans more towards the amber end to my nose. The boozier note takes quite a while to come through, but is definitely in there, and offers a sharper profile to compliment the sweetness of the sandalwood and amber. I've seen some comments that suggest there is a pungent liquor style fragrance, as someone who enjoys Pure Malt and London Burberry, I can't say I agree with this interpretation - moreover - I think it leans more delicate floral and warm spice/sweet on the dry down. Once its opened up, it conveys classy sophistication - something that I could imagine Pierce Brosnan rocking in his prime, (appreciate anyone under 35 is reading this and thinking - who the hell is Pierce Brosnan? 😁), a fragrance that would absolutely work while wearing a DJ or a sports jacket at a yacht club function etc. For me, it also leans more towards the mature, rather than younger end of the market, and not necessarily something that would be an everyday wear, more of an occasion scent. The performance - for those who are interested - seems pretty decent, still picking up the key base notes several hours in, and also appears to leave a fair sillage. Hands-up this is only a sample, so perhaps the sample I have isn't 100% representative of a full bottle, and also have no clue as to the batch etc. Overall, a high quality, well rounded and distinct creation, glad I picked out the sample!

Ok....so nothing particularly attention grabbing or unique - but, I still really like this one when I feel like wearing something that projects optimism - the classic combination of aquatic and citrus - this scent just puts me in a more positive frame of mind. Feels like the right thing to grab and spray as the weather starts to (gradually!) warm-up. I especially like the hint of lavender that starts to peek through on the dry-down.