We need a topic for Fragrance Enablers. I was enticed to get this limited edition from Guerlain because I know they kill these limited editions off so quickly. This was created by Delphine Jelk and takes the familiar L’Homme Idéal almond DNA in a much fresher direction. The opening is a terrific burst of grapefruit and other citrus wrapped around that slightly bitter almond, before vetiver and incense add warmth and woodiness underneath. It's bright and refreshing without becoming just another summer citrus fragrance. This feels like a great spring/summer option that still has enough depth to work into fall. I've only just added it to the collection, but first impression: I really like this one.

If you're anything like me, you must have experienced this at some point where you really wanted to like either the house or the line. And no matter how many times you sniffed it, you're like it's a pass. For me there's more than a few, but it's definitely YSL and Le Male. Don't get me wrong. I've smelled both on other people and was like oh that's intriguing and then every time I smell it either on strip or on my own skin I'm like: Nope. Also Aqua de Gio - but that's because it gives both me on mywife an instant heafache. So I think it's just more a concentration)ingredient issue. I used to have the same thing with Boss - and then Bottled got me and I'm slow warming up to the scent line. So I'm wondering if anyone else has that same experience where you really want to like a fragrance line or house and they just kind of never do it for you. And as a follow-up bonus, when has that been proven wrong for you? Just thought this might be an interesting convo for a Sunday evening or Monday morning or Tuesday afternoon. Stay sniffty my friends!