I wanted a scent for fall/winter, and after reading lots of reviews, settled on Your Touch Oud. Being a fan of a couple versions from "Stronger With You", I bought this ode to the Oud version since I can't easily find the Stronger With You Oud. Ever read: "This scent always gets me compliments” ? Your Touch Oud is a consistent compliment magnet. Truely, every single time I have worn it, from both gals and guys, strangers and people I already know. The second time I ever wore this, one of my co-workers came up, leaned in to sniff, and said "Mmm you're wearing it again. Smells good". The opening Oud is a gorgeous general smokey scent, not as specific and bold like the Hickory smoke I get from Sauvage Elixir, but definitely masculine, warmth in winter, noticible, and lasting. Lavender is more in the background but balanced in a way that compliments the Oud. Vanilla and Powder notes come through more for me in the dry down and sitting closer to the skin. Performance is beast mode: Projection 5-8 feet for up to 10 hours after appling to clothing. On moisturized skin (this layers great over Bath & Bodyworks Vanilla Noir body cream) projection is about 3 feet for 7 hours. Beast mode! I could barely smell this on myself after an hour, but it seemed everyone else could definitely catch whiffs. For the super afforable price, this is well worth it. It is an EDP and for a 100ml I got this on amazon for under $20. This is not a scent for an indoors office setting if there's someone there who's super sensitive to smells in a complaining way. They will definitely notice you wearing this! I am going to be rocking this most of winter this year. If you like saving money and want an Oud, you'll probably like this!

Blue Talisman is an excellent fragrance to examine from a technical perspective because Ex Nihilo specifically names three modern perfumery materials: Georgywood™, Ambrofix™, and Akigalawood™. These are much more informative than generic notes such as amber, woods, or musk. Ex Nihilo also identifies an intentionally prominent Ambrofix effect in the composition. 1. Official note breakdown Advertised notes Top Pear, Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Heart Orange Blossom, Georgywood™ Base Ambrofix™, Akigalawood™, Musks 2. Known and disclosed materials For this review, there are two important groups: the branded perfumery materials specifically named by Ex Nihilo and the compounds appearing in published product ingredient declarations. Material Actual smell and possible role Ambrofix™ Dry, warm, woody, mineral, ambergris-like. Provides persistence, diffusion and a modern amber foundation. Georgywood™ Dry, smooth, diffusive, ambery wood. Creates woody volume and radiance. Akigalawood™ Spicy, peppery, patchouli-like woody character. Adds texture and a darker woody contrast. Limonene Bright citrus-peel freshness. Supports the opening. Linalool Fresh, citrusy, floral, slightly lavender-like. Can connect citrus and floral effects. Citral Sharp lemon and lemongrass. Supports bright citrus accords. Citronellol Rosy, fresh, citrus-floral. Supports floral character. Geraniol Sweet rose and geranium. Adds floral sweetness. Eugenol Warm clove-like spice. May reinforce spicy character. Isoeugenol Sweet, spicy, clove-like, slightly woody. Can provide warmth and floral-spicy complexity. Benzyl Salicylate Mild, sweet, balsamic-floral. Commonly supports floral accords and improves their persistence. The branded materials are identified in Ex Nihilo's note disclosure; the other substances appear in retailer-published ingredient information for the original Eau de Parfum. Their precise concentrations and individual functions in the finished formula are not disclosed. 3. Inside the accords-Possible raw materials

From the great memories of various summers with this fragrance, to the perfect delicious coconut and rum scent profile, this really just hits the spot. It smells like you’re at a beach bar off the coast of Greece surrounded by beautiful women. What is your favorite fragrance of all time? I really am interested of what y’all’s are?

Wore Midnight Espresso + Black Phantom together and really loved how they settled on my skin. Midnight Espresso brings playful coffee sweetness, while Black Phantom adds the cozy dry-down I love. The opening is fun, but the dry-down is my favorite part. It gets warm, soft, and comforting- the kind of scent I keep catching a whiff of throughout the day, smiling, and definitely wearing these two together again. I'm glad I finally found a good coffee layering combo I enjoy. Do you know of any other coffee scents I should try?

Today we're taking a tropical turn with Tropikalys Karma, a 2026 release from Italian perfumer Lorenzo Pazzaglia. We're looking at a composition loaded with exotic fruits, creamy lactonic accords, aromatic materials, and a woody, musky foundation. The interesting part is that Pazzaglia publishes an actual ingredient declaration, so we can identify several genuine raw materials rather than relying entirely on the note pyramid. The official note breakdown: Stage Advertised notes Top Coconut, papaya, grapefruit, star fruit, guanabana, mangosteen, pineapple, apple Heart Violet, geranium, flambéed peach, mulberry, banana, yellow pitaya, mango smoothie, milk, lychee, yellow melon Base Plantain, amber woods, Boswellia, patchouli, musk, myrrh, musky vanilla Confirmed disclosed materials: These are the named aromatic substances and botanical oils in the manufacturer's ingredient declaration, along with their typical odor profiles and functions in perfumery Raw material What it smells like and does: Linalool Fresh, lavender-like, floral and citrusy. Provides floral brightness and freshness. Geraniol Rosy, sweet, geranium-like. Supports the floral character. Patchouli oil Earthy, woody, herbal and balsamic. Contributes depth and contrast to fruity sweetness. Citrus aurantium peel oil Citrusy, bright and aromatic; character depends on botanical variety. Provides citrus complexity. Limonene Fresh citrus peel. Adds sparkling brightness. Terpinolene Fresh, piney, herbal, slightly citrusy. Supports aromatic lift. Benzaldehyde Bitter almond, cherry-kernel, and marzipan-like. Can contribute sweet, nutty, fruity nuances. Eugenol Warm clove and spice. Adds spicy complexity. Beta-caryophyllene Dry, woody, peppery. Contributes subtle spice. Pinene Pine needle, resinous, fresh and woody. Provides aromatic freshness. Terpineol Lilac-like floral, piney and slightly citrusy. Adds floral-aromatic softness. Alpha-terpinene Fresh, citrusy, herbal, and terpenic. Supports freshness.