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First spin with this new addition from over the weekend. I’ve been a fan of the line since getting my nose on carbon for the first time then eventually picking up black and now a second bottle of carbon. This one is also very nice and does not disappoint. Fresh, clean, sharp yet mild. I would definitely say this falls in the fougere wheelhouse of frags but dosent feel antiquated. Modern and masculinely fresh/clean. Smell great brothers. Have the best day.

Wearing L’Homme Idéal L’Intense today. First spray was around 12:05 p.m., and right off the top it came across warm, spicy, and very masculine. The opening gave me a faint cola-like vibe, which I’m guessing comes from the mix of almond, chili pepper, and cardamom. It’s not sweet cola, more of a dry, spiced impression, and I really enjoyed that phase. Around the 20–30 minute mark, that cola effect softened and the fragrance started transitioning into the mid. The rose came forward more than I expected, but it’s not jammy or overly sweet. It stays pretty subdued and dry, adding body without turning floral. The leather is there too, but it feels smooth and slightly sweet rather than animalic or dirty. More polished leather than raw hide. At this point, the balance feels really well done. Warm spice up top, a clean and restrained rose in the mid, and a leather note that adds structure without overpowering anything. Everything feels blended and intentional. So far, I’m really liking this one. It smells confident and put together, and I’m curious to see how the drydown develops as the base notes come through. Early impressions are very positive.