Continuing my challenge using up samples from my collection in alphabetical order. I got the sample of this from one of the TPG Mystery boxes. It came as part of a sample kit that included all 6 fragrances from the house. The perfumer, Sean Colbert, is a musician, and he uses his understanding of music to create "layered scents of restraint and depth. Balancing harmony and contrast, each idea moves dynamically through the composition. Notes don't disappear - they evolve, taking on new form and weight from top to base." Notes: Top Notes: Citrus, Coriander, Melon Middle: Ginger, Grapefruit, Marine Notes Base: Fern, Musk, Woods Scent: 7.5 It is definitely a spring / summer scent. I honestly think that it smells a lot like the opening of Terre d'Hermes EDT. It is definitely a spring / summer scent. I honestly think that it smells a lot like the opening of Terre d'Hermes EDT. it has that same mineralic citrus quality with a similar earthiness in the dry down. It even performs in a similar way. It is a bit sweeter and more aquatic, but if you enjoy TDH, you will enjoy Knife Thrower. Performance: 7.0 It's a very quiet and intimate scent. It does get more powerful as the day goes on and the body warms the oils up, but it never really projects much beyond about arm's length. After a few hours, it became pretty much a skin scent on me, and was gone by mid-afternoon. I think that's actually a feature, and not a bug here. I think if it was more of a beast mode fragrance, it would detract from the overall experience that Buchart is going for. Package Design: 7.0 These come in 50, 10, and sample size bottles. The 50's have a really cool design on them, and the artwork is beautiful and interesting. But I don't know that Knife Thrower as a name fits the vibe that this fragrance projects. Based on the name, I'd expect something thrilling and a bit dangerous with an edge. Instead, it comes of like a modernized cover take on an old classic. While fun and enjoyable, it doesn't really break new ground. Especially when compared to the other fragrances in the lineup (Luten Errant is my favorite of the six).

A drugstore classic from an age gone by. This is about as old as I am and defined masculine freshness in the mid 70s. Best known for that blue bottle and seagull logo, it's kinda hard to aquire now. Originally released by Shulton in 1974, there is no perfumer credited with its creation, and it's passed through various companies over the years. I still like to break this one out every now and again for a touch of barbershop vibes. Might this be the original bluey? The scent was marketed with imagery of hang gliding & the ocean, embodying the 1970s ideal of the outdoorsy, adventurous man. Its incredibly clean, like a highend grooming kit from a vintage barbershop. It’s manly without being heavy or overbearing. It transitions from zesty citrus to a warm, woody base. Like a lighter, more wearable version of Kouros or a fresher take on Old Spice. It opens with a sharp, energizing burst of Lime, Lemon & Bergamot. The heart is a classic herbal blend of Lavender, Geranium, & Patchouli, which gives it that barbershop feel. The base is a lingering warmth of Musk, Oakmoss & Cedarwood, which maintains its masculine, darker dry down. As an Eau de Toilette its longevity is more like a splash cologne. You can expect 60 to 90m of good projection after which the scent bubble shrinks right back to a skin scent. Total skin time is about 5 hrs. Great for daytime wear, gym, or casual outings. Blue Stratos is a time capsule. It’s the perfect choice for someone who wants a masculine, dramatic, fresh scent that doesn't rely on modern trends like vanilla or heavy spice. A must for any collection My Rating 7/10 Scent 3 Longevity 2 Sillage 1 Y/N 1