Finally gave Ocean Noir a full wear today. First spray was around 12:36 p.m., and I’ve been paying close attention to how it develops on my skin. 12:36–12:40 p.m. (opening): Right away, this opens soft and pleasant, with a slightly floral and airy feel. I’m not getting an aggressive marine note or anything salty. It leans blue-adjacent, but in a smooth, modern way rather than a traditional aquatic. What stands out most early on is a powdery, creamy smoothness that makes it very easy to wear. I wasn’t exactly sure what “black coconut” or “tangelo” were supposed to smell like here, but overall it feels clean and rounded, not sharp or citrus-heavy. Around 12:45 p.m.: The scent starts to open up more in the air while staying soft on skin. Still no heavy marine character, which I appreciate since those notes don’t usually work well on me. The profile remains light, fresh, and approachable. By 1:00 p.m.: At this point, it’s settled into a blue-leaning freshness without going into Acqua di Gio–style marine territory. That’s a big plus for me. It feels uplifting, clean, and comfortable, with a noticeable skin-like musk giving it a creamy, slightly powdery texture rather than sharpness. So far, this has been another solid hit for me from Michael Malul. Very wearable, crowd-friendly, and clean without being watery or overly aquatic. To me this is Full Bottle Worthy!

Kicking off my first of many reviews from the fragrance sampler. Polo 67 makes a strong opening impression with bright citrus and juicy pineapple up top before settling into an aromatic, slightly woody heart that feels clean, classic, and unmistakably Polo. As it dries down, the sage, vetiver, and juniper add just enough depth to keep things interesting without ever weighing it down, while the sillage projects confidently enough to be noticed but not chase people out of the room. Longevity is solid at around six hours, and in that sweet spot in this mid-70’s weather today in San Antonio, TX. This one feels effortless—like the fragrance equivalent of rolling up your sleeves and saying, “Yeah, I’ve got this.” Polo 67 does share similarities with other fragrances, especially within the aromatic-citrus genre. It has a vibe that reminds many people of fresher, classic scents like Acqua di Gio or Dior Homme Cologne with its bright citrus and clean aromatic character, but with a more pronounced woody/earthy backbone thanks to vetiver and sage. It’s not a clone of any one fragrance, but it sits comfortably in that everyday, crowd-pleasing aromatic citrus space while still having enough personality to stand on its own.