After a great day at the GPC Summer Open, broke my own record and set a new National one, took the top spot as probably my final comp as a Master II and got to referee a flight of Deadlifts. So I picked up a few gems to celebrate. Dubai Perfume Shop: Khadlaj island Dreams Hamifi Enjejab Samples: Reef 19 Reef Summer Amjal Rhythm of Oud Le Chameau Magical Moment Desert Chemist Warehouse: Stetson after shave Stetson Legend

Doing a side-by-side today with Versace Eros EDT and Eros Parfum, and it’s interesting how close they are while still giving off different vibes. The EDT (released in 2012, created by Aurélien Guichard) is the louder, brighter, more playful version. You get that big hit of mint, green apple, and lemon right away, with tonka and vanilla underneath. It’s sweeter, sharper, and definitely feels younger and more energetic. The Parfum (released in 2021) takes that same DNA and smooths everything out. The apple is toned down, the woods feel richer, and the vanilla is less sugary. It comes across more polished and more mature—less “nightclub” and more “evening out.” Side by side, I’d say the EDT is more fun and attention-grabbing, while the Parfum feels more refined and easier to wear in a wider range of settings. Same family, different ages of the same personality. Given my age, I'll choose the Parfum when my bottle of EDT is finished.