Yeah so I was super late today so this was the blindest of the blind grab. I can never complain about this one tho. At this rate itll be over before june.

Gentlemen, I've been on an extended sabbatical, but now is as good a time as ever to finally wake up from my winter hibernation. Tonight's plans in the CA desert called for dinner at a favorite haunt that we've been going to for decades. Nice place, comfort food with table cloths. But the BIG question was what was to be the SOTE. Those that remember will recall that Amouage runs in my veins and I was up for a little Opus XV - King Blue. Afterall, it's been a while since I sprayed that beautiful frag. HOWEVER, after considering the big picture for tonight, it was obvious that I needed something a little brighter, with some citrus and yes, a bit of a crowd-pleaser. So I went back to basics and reviewed my collection of "X-Men" (aka my Xerjoffs), and then my choice seemed obvious; Renaissance. Renaissance is one of the greats. It's Numero Uno for warm weather when you're looking for something bright, fresh, well-blended, high quality with the citrus I was looking for. The opening will blast you with some great lemon and tangerine along with the bergamot. Right off the bat it's just wonderful. Wonderful! On the dry-down there's a hint of mint. I don't mean like Torino 21 type of mint or a mojito type of mint. I mean a mint that is subtle and sublime. The fragrance is beautiful. There's no screechiness or "learning curve". It's just a wonderful experience with a nice projection and sillage. The restauranteur complimented me after following me to my table. This was no patronizing compliment. The tone in his voice and the look in his eye said it all. Is this blind-buy safe? I don't know... But I WILL say that if you're thinking about Xerjoff, I suggest Renaissance for the warm weather and Naxos when things cool down a bit. I think that's the way to approach this House if you're curious. Overall rating: 9.0 / 10.0, all day long.

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