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"The Scent That Started Your Journey" Challenge (Winner gets a gift!)
Every fragrance enthusiast has a "Point of No Return." It’s that first bottle that made you realize scent isn't just about "smelling clean" - it’s about identity, confidence, and how you choose to command a room. It was the moment you stopped grabbing whatever was on the bathroom counter and started building a signature. Today, we’re kicking off a 7-day challenge to find the "Gateway Scent" that started your journey. The Challenge: "The Scent That Started Your Journey" We want to hear about the specific fragrance that opened your eyes. Maybe it was a gift that made you feel like a man for the first time, or a scent you saved up for because you saw it on someone you respected. What was the bottle that turned "getting ready" into a ritual? HOW TO JOIN (Super easy) Drop your story in the comments under this post. Use this quick format: 1. The Scent: What was the fragrance that started it all? 2. The Origin: Who wore it, or how did it find its way into your hands? 3. The Representation: What did that scent represent to you at the time? (Sophistication? Power? A new chapter?) 4. The Journey: Where has your fragrance journey taken you since that first bottle? Optional: Feel free to attach a photo of the fragrance. HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS - Challenge will run for 7 days (starting today until Jan 23rd) - Post your story in the comments of this post (not separate posts) - Our team will personally pick the winner at the end - Winner will be announced next week Friday Jan 23rd - Winner gets a surprise gift from Antonio šŸŽ WINNERS WILL BE PICKED BASED ON - Detail and quality of your comment (70%) - Thumbs up from others (5%) - Paid members will have plus points. RULES & LIMITATIONS - Must be Level 5 or higher to win - Free shipping (USA only; forwarding addresses accepted) The floor is yours. Which bottle changed the game for you? Tell us the story that started your fragrance collection below. šŸ‘‡
"The Scent That Started Your Journey" Challenge (Winner gets a gift!)
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Introduce Yourself - Post ALL Intros HERE!
Introduce yourself and level-up, it's that simple! You'll get at least 5 likes (oftentimes more!) which will move you to level 2 and on your way to level 3 (these levels give you access to prizes!). What to say in your intro? Share where you're from, your reason for joining, your profession, perhaps your favorite fragrance or a picture of your entire collection! Whether you're a seasoned cologne collector or just starting, have fun engaging with the group.
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SOTD: Ginger + Mist – Michael Malul
Went with Ginger + Mist today since it was going to be a warm day and this line from Michael Malul really fits that easy, casual vibe. First spray: ~12:14 p.m. Opening (first 40–45 minutes): Right away, this opens bright and refreshing, driven by ginger and citrus. I’m getting the zing from the ginger and the sharpness from the lemon and bergamot. It almost smells like a ginger tonic or ginger soda, but without any boozy edge. The profile feels clean, fresh, and uplifting. Still very much in the top notes at this stage. I’m not getting much herbal bite from the coriander yet, but there’s a faint green tint underneath that reminds me a bit of coriander or cilantro if I really think about it. ~2 hours in (around 2:27 p.m.): At this point, it’s clear this isn’t a projection monster. The scent sits closer to the skin, about 6 inches or so, which feels intentional for this line. The ginger pop has mostly faded, but it’s still clean and pleasant. Coriander stays quietly in the background, and it starts transitioning into the dry woody notes. No sweetness from nutmeg for me, and no funk from the akigala wood. Very smooth, very restrained. Drydown (around 4 hours in): Fully in the dry woody base now. This is a skin scent at this point. Clean woods, soft musk, and a very subtle finish. Performance isn’t the strong point here, but the scent profile itself is good. Overall: Ginger + Mist fits a specific role in my collection. It’s a great morning or warm-weather scent, something easy to throw on and then reapply later in the day if needed. It’s subtle, clean, and inoffensive, which seems to be a consistent theme with this Michael Malul line. Not a beast mode fragrance by any means, but it definitely has a place for casual wear and warmer days
SOTD: Ginger + Mist – Michael Malul
Sotd Boss Bottled Beyond
I wore this to work today, and sprayed the decant liberally on my wrist/forearms, on my tshirt under my polo, and on my jawline. The open is beautifully aromatic, masculine, woody with some warmth and a touch of sweetness on the backend. The fragrance is less dynamic with mild sillage after an hour, as the aromatics quickly fade and it becomes soft, smooth, woody, with just a wisp of ginger left behind. After 3 hrs it's an ultra mild, pleasant skin scent. Not one that I'll buy once the decant is gone.
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