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#sotd... Luna Rossa Black by Prada... This is a warm, woody amber fragrance that is great for the cooler weather. I absolutely love the creamy, powdery, sweet scent I get from this. Okay projection with good longevity. I usually can get 7 to 8 hours before refreshing. This is one of my favorites in the Luna Rossa line. One that I will always keep in my collection. An easy 9.5 out of 10 for me.

Brothers, today's SOTD will be my last review until sometime in mid-November. Yes, I'm bringing my recent hot streak of daily fragrance reviews to an end, but I think I have a pretty good excuse. I'll be traveling 12 time zones away to spend some much-anticipated time with Michelle, including celebrating her birthday together. And frankly, that's a trade I'm more than happy to make! But before I disappear for a few weeks, there's one more fragrance to explore. Today's SOTD is Parfums de Marly Carlisle, another sample from a house that has been making a very favorable impression on me lately. And Carlisle is quite a way to finish this run. This is a rich, dark, substantial fragrance that seems tailor-made for cold weather. The dominant notes, at least to my nose, are patchouli and vanilla, and they make a terrific combination. The patchouli brings an earthy, slightly mysterious depth, while the vanilla provides a smooth sweetness that softens the darker elements. But there's more going on beneath the surface. Tonka bean, nutmeg, apple, and rose all contribute to the composition, adding warmth, spice, and subtle fruity and floral accents. They're not necessarily competing for attention, though. The patchouli and vanilla are unquestionably the stars of this particular show. The result is a bold, sophisticated fragrance with plenty of personality. It's not something I'd reach for on a hot summer afternoon, but on a crisp autumn evening or a genuinely cold winter day? Absolutely. I've been impressed by how many different approaches Parfums de Marly takes to its fragrances. Layton, Herod, Althaïr, Percival, and now Carlisle have all given me something to appreciate, even though they're very different experiences. And then for summer fresh fragrances, we have Sedley and Greenley. Of course, the challenge is deciding which ones deserve a place in an already growing collection, especially at PDM prices. Carlisle has certainly earned further consideration, but I'll want to spend more time with the sample before making any decisions.