I kept hearing how the gent scents x Michael Malul keep showing up at TJ Maxx. So I decided to go in and try my luck. To surprise my local store had two bottles of South Slope and West Loop each for $29.99. So I decided to take one of each home 😋

I’m working through some more samples, and since it’s warm out I decided to finish off my sample of Erolfa today. Released in 1992, Erolfa is a fresh, aromatic marine/aquatic, inspired by the Creed family's Mediterranean sailing trips. It captures salty sea air, citrus breezes, and herbal freshness in a crisp, uplifting way. The fragrance opens with a citrus burst, consisting of melon, bergamot, lemon, and lime, along with green notes and a salty ozonic/marine profile. In the heart there are light herbal and spicy touches of ginger, pine, coriander, pepper, and jasmine. The base brings a clean woody musky dry down, with ambergris giving it a sea spray feel. There’s also sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, and musk. It leans sophisticated and clean skin smelling rather than overly sweet or synthetic. Longevity is moderate, typically 5–7 hours on skin, with soft to moderate projection. I recommend spraying on clothes for better wear. It’s best for spring/summer, daytime, casual or business settings. Overall, it's a refined aquatic with a salty green marine vibe. It’s clean, refreshing, versatile, and inoffensive. Good for daily wear/office use. It's a hidden gem, less hyped than Millisime Imperial but high quality, sophisticated and unique. If you enjoy fresh, salty citrus aquatics with some light herbal depth, Erolfa is an elegant, underrated choice for warm weather. Sample first, as aquatics and performance are personal. I recommend Creed’s Erolfa.