A little birdie just pinged me, Third Eye has a new release coming, date TBD, I will update as soon as I find out. https://www.thirdeyefragranceco.com/shop/p/moonlotus Notes look great and based off of the other 3 that I have from Will and the level of service, I will be blind buying this beauty. "Luminous fruits, rich white florals, and glowing coastal woods. Moon Lotus opens with a radiant blend of mandarin, peach, lemon and pineapple — soft, golden, and quietly intoxicating, like a tropical breeze drifting over moonlit water. The heart of the fragrance is a narcotic mix of luxurious white florals - two different kinds of Ylang Ylang essential oil, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Neroli, Tuberose - and features the beautiful and alluring Blue Lotus, with real, authentic, rare and decadent Blue Lotus absolute. The base melts into a mix of creamy sandalwood, rich vanilla absolute, and a salty ambergris accord, leaving a beautiful lasting impression of sea breeze, ocean water and coastal shorelines. Blue lotus was revered in ancient Egypt, prized for its hypnotic, euphoric aura and its link to the divine. Often infused into ceremonial wines and sacred uses, it became a symbol of elevated desire, spiritual awakening, and transcendent beauty. We have tried to capture that aura for a fragrance that is incredibly unique and beautiful while also remaining unisex, accessible, and with good performance. Mysterious, glowing, and magnetic. A tropical, narcotic, moonlit walk by the sea." Fragrance Notes: Top: Mandarin, Peach, Pineapple Heart: Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Blue Lotus Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ambergris Eau De Parfum Concentration - IFRA Safe and Compliant

I swear the fragrance game has turned into Uber. Not literally, obviously—but the whole vibe is the same: everyone’s jumping in, the market is flooded, pricing feels random, and hype basically sets the “rate” more than actual quality. Back then, it felt like there was a clearer ladder: designers → niche → the really expensive stuff. Now it’s like: - $40 clone that screams for 12 hours - $150 designer that lasts 4–6 - $300 niche that’s smoother but “quiet.” - $500+ luxury line that’s basically paying for branding + bottle + exclusivity And the crazy part is… the price difference isn’t always reflected in how “good” it smells to the average person, especially with how people judge fragrances now. Because honestly, a lot of people have started equating performance with quality. So you get this whole trend where people are convinced that cheaper clones are better than the originals. And I get why they think that: - Louder + longer = “better” (especially for newer hobbyists) - Clones often nail the opening, and that’s all many people really judge - If you’re not doing side-by-side testing, a clone can smell “identical” in the air - Paying $50 and getting “close enough” feels like a win… paying $300 for something subtle feels like you got scammed - Social media rewards hot takes like “THIS IS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL,” so it becomes a flex to say it But when you actually compare them properly, it’s usually the same story: Originals tend to be smoother, more balanced, better blended, and have a nicer drydown. Clones tend to be louder, simpler, and more linear, and sometimes have that harsh/chemical/musky “clone DNA” after an hour. The way I see it: Clones win in the first 30–60 minutes and on loud compliments. Originals win after hour 2 when you actually care about how it wears up close. And that’s why the market feels “Uber-ified” now. It’s less about artistry and more about volume, hype, and “surge pricing” driven by FOMO and influencers. Everyone’s just trying to get the biggest hit of scent for the cheapest ride.