Not sure this is truly a "win," but it was for me. I've been away for a week--no laptop, no cellphone--visiting my partner in Hong Kong for the holidays. Nice to be able to check in here again, however. I was able to let her sample five fragrances I'm test driving. Fortunately she likes all of them. The One Aventus Oud Wood Gentleman Society Jimmy Choo Intense Happy New Year, everyone.

Well I figured I’d continue down the line of my sapphire set today with Green. Now I originally bought this back in June. At that point I have to say I was disappointed in the quality of the entire line. All were harsh and disjointed messes. I hadn’t smelled them since until now. So is the Green better now like Blue was? Slightly. The scent profile is smoother and I can appreciate it more although it’s nothing spectacular or groundbreaking. I find it’s more of a skin scent after 3 hours than I would like at this price point. Would I consider Green Sapphire FBW? Absolutely not at $610 USD/100ml. I personally would not consider it FBW at $100/100ml. This is a budget frag trying to be niche by charging a ridiculous amount of money to raise its exclusivity and stature.