Okay, this might be a little controversial. Fascinated by the fragrance world since joining this community yesterday, I did a deep dive on several videos comparing the different levels of cologne (per perceived socio-economic level). Placing Axe and similar brands at the bottom, Chanel as mid-tier, Creed Aventus near the top, and the very top is of course Clive Christian No. 1 Passant Guardant; which comes with a diamond and gold inlay in a bottle which costs a staggering $228,000. I digress... I just watched this video, which basically exposes how certain brands have diluted their quality (one which is basically repackaged Herbal Essences shampoo), and blind-tests with connoisseurs who are fooled by much more affordable counterparts. Many of which from the middle eastern market. Is the video AI slop? Sure. Is it a little pretentious? Naturally. Will the information anger some here who have spent the money? Well, yeah... After all, one's scent and collectability preferences is a highly personal thing. What are your thoughts, gentlemen?

Finally wearing one of the gift bottles @Darren Poesel gave me several months ago thinning out some of his bottles. This one is interesting. Below is a description from the website. It lasted about 4 hours. Still need more time with it. F'ing Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand is a masculine-leaning hybrid fragrance (Extrait de Parfum) released in 2022, combining Tom Ford's Fucking Fabulous and Parfums de Marly's Layton. It features notes of lavender, clary sage, leather, almond, vanilla, and woods, designed for longevity and ideal for fall/winter. Key Details About F'ing Royal Chariot: - Hybrid Concept: The scent blends the aromatic/woody notes of Fucking Fabulous with the creamy, sweet apple/vanilla profile of Layton. - Scent Profile: Rich notes including Clary Sage, Lavender, Leather, Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Cashmeran. - Performance: Formulated as an Extrait de Parfum to provide high concentration and longevity.