One of my friends from the office just came back from vacation. And he knows I'm really into fragrances, so he dropped a bag of samples on my desk and told me to enjoy. 😲 Creed Green Irish Tweed Creed Aventus Cologne Bond #9 Bleeker St. Bond #9 Wall Street Tom Ford Smoke Cherry Penhilaigon's Juniper Sling Montale Boise Vanille Valentino Donna BIR Was going to tell him the Valentino and Montale are for women, but kept that to myself 😆

Good morning, Fragrance Family. Another frigid start here in the Windy City, the kind of cold that cuts straight through you and reminds you exactly where you are. It’s shaping up to be a long, demanding day with work and meetings stacked all the way until 8:00 pm, but days like this are nothing new. As a Marine, I’ve always carried our ethos with me: Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. No matter how cold it gets or how long the day stretches, you face it head-on and keep moving forward. Today definitely called for something that would lift my spirits and give me an extra edge, so I decided to face the day like a rockstar. My scent of the day is Tony Iommi Deified by Xerjoff, and with temperatures this brutal, I went absolutely nuclear at eight sprays. This is not a subtle fragrance, nor is it meant to be. From the opening, the apple brings a bold, almost juicy brightness that immediately grabs your attention, while the cinnamon adds a warm, spicy kick that feels perfect against the icy air. As it develops, the leather comes through with a dark, smooth confidence, grounded by rich spices and a musky backbone that gives it serious depth and attitude. Everything about this fragrance feels powerful and unapologetic. The notes work in perfect synchronization, each one amplifying the next, creating a scent that is intense, commanding, and full of character. It cuts through the cold effortlessly and projects strength, confidence, and individuality. This is absolutely not for the faint of heart, but if you’re ready to own the room and the day, it delivers in every way. For me, this one goes beyond a typical rating. Tony Iommi Deified is an 11 out of 10, a true statement fragrance that matches the mindset needed to power through a long, cold, demanding day. Wishing everyone a strong start to their morning and the resilience to conquer whatever lies ahead. Stay warm and stay fragrant.