Seems like I’ve come over to the Dark side , follow me on my Niche Fragrance Journey, Two New Bangers on the way a little something to keep me warm in this Jersey weather

Eros EDP is a bolder, richer interpretation of the original Eros EDT, leaning into deeper aromatic and warmer notes while maintaining a youthful and seductive energy. It’s often described as confident, magnetic, and effortlessly masculine — perfect for nights out, dates, or anytime you want to make a memorable impression. ⭐ Scent Profile — 9.0/10 Versace Eros EDP opens with a fresh but spicy blast of mint, lemon, and green apple — energetic and instantly recognizable. Soon it morphs into a captivating heart of tonka bean, geranium, and ambroxan that gives it a creamy, almost gourmand layer without being too sweet. The base reveals rich vanilla, cedarwood, and amber tones that feel warm, sensual, and very inviting. It’s a beautifully balanced scent that sits between fresh, spicy, and slightly sweet, making it incredibly versatile. It’s youthful but still refined enough to wear into your 30s and 40s without feeling out of place. Vibe: Seductive, bold, confidentBest Seasons: Fall & Winter (can work in spring nights too)Occasions: Evenings, dates, nights out, cooler weather Sillage — 9.5/10 One of Eros EDP’s strongest qualities is its massive sillage. It projects boldly without being obnoxious, creating a noticeable scent trail that people around you will pick up — sometimes from across the room. If you want a fragrance that gets compliments and announces your presence, this one delivers. Just be cautious in very close quarters (like small offices or elevators), as it can feel strong in intimate spaces. Longevity — 8.5/10 In terms of longevity, Eros EDP performs very well for an Eau de Parfum. On average, it lasts: - 6–9+ hours on skin - 10–14+ hours on clothing It doesn’t fade abruptly — the dry down maintains presence throughout the day. However, compared to heavier niche perfumes or high-concentration releases, it’s not an all-day powerhouse on skin alone. You’ll definitely notice it out of the shower the next morning on your clothes, though. Overall Rating — 9.0/10

Tested this fragrance yesterday, and here is my review based on one full wear. The opening is a blast of nutmeg and pepper. At 15 minutes I am picking up some of the sweetness from the Orange note, alongside some of the spiciness from the Pepper. At 30 minutes the transition to the heart of this fragrance is amazing. Sweetness and muskiness coming from the Labdanum but still a tinge of spiciness remaining from the opening. At 60 minutes into the wear the sweetness from the Amber and Labdanum is the predominant accord with a warm richness coming from the Tobacco. The dry down of this fragrance is just as good as the EDP; if not better. Sweetness from the Amber alongside a rich and warm Tobacco scent that provides a hint of pungency. Then add just a hint of woodiness coming from the Vetiver. The scent profile from this fragrance is excellent. Performance: Projection of his fragrance is OK, with it creating a scent bubble of about 18” for about 2 hours. Sillage is also OK with the fragrance creating a scent trail of about 2 feet for about 2hours. Unfortunately, on my skin the Longevity of this fragrance is not much better than the EDP. I was able to get about 5+ hours of wear with the fragrance becoming a skin scent about 2.5 hours into the wear. This is slightly better from the EDP where I get about 4 hours of wear. That being said, if this is going to be a date night fragrance, then it does the job. To me getting 5 hours out of the wear is fine and I am happy that I picked up the bottle. IMO, owning both the EDP and the Parfum can be redundant, unless you are collecting the line.

Been craving some fresher scent profiles. I’m a bit over the sweet scents currently. Grabbed this one from Maxaroma. This one is excellent. Opens up with a lime and citrus, with mint and Ginger. Smells very similar to a Gin & Tonic to my nose. This is going to be an excellent summer scent. Only draw back for me is that it lasted about 4-5 hours on my skin. Projects well for the first hour or so. This one is a spring summer/ daytime/ casual. Work safe be aware that it could be considered a boozy scent. This is my 3rd Micallef scent, I am very impressed so far with quality and the scent profiles. 8.5/10

Hawas is a fragrance that never held my attention. It's a series of atomic-strength clones. The first was similar to Invictus so I lost interest. And Fire? It's some weird amber aquatic with no spices? But I'll tell you what I love, the Noya Aqua line. These are a new line from an Italian niche house. Abyssal Odyssey is one of the easiest to wear. It's a refreshing aquatic patchouli with an amber base. It isn't too strong and the ingredient quality shines through as it ages on your skin. The Aquas are somewhat simplistic, but to their benefit. The price and availability is the only problem with getting a bottle. I was looking for similar scents and noticed everyone compared it to Hawas Fire. I tried to find a bottle of Fire at retail but they aren't showing up like the rest of the line in stores. I picked this one up at $33 to save myself $170. The fragrance is practically 1:1. The notes are even identical. The only reason this isn't common knowledge is that most people don't know what a Noya is. Hawas Fire is an amber aquatic. It opens with jasmine and mineral notes, clary sage, and ambroxan. That's about it, this is a linear fragrance. The mix of aquatic and amber has an odd fruity signature but I suspect this is a side effect of using calone for the seawater note. At the intensity of this fragrance the notes can bleed in strange ways. What I don't notice is any defined patchouli. I do notice that it projects like a liberal arts major. This fragrance is so intense I haven't bothered spraying it twice yet. The atomizer blasts this dense oil out and it's enough to make my head throb. I wish this was more subtle like the Noya. Longevity? About a day, projection is roughly one foyer. It's a good fragrance but off the beaten path for most people. If you like Hawas but want a richer version of it, try to find the Noya.