Have you ever purchased a lovely fragrance, only to let it sit on a shelf only to be replaced by the “newest fragrance”? Then after months you eventually rediscover it and ask yourself, “what was I thinking?” That was exactly my experience with Ocean Noir — a fragrance that quietly reminds you just how refined and versatile an aquatic scent can be. The blend of sea water, citrus, coconut, and tonka bean creates a smooth marine profile that feels both fresh and sophisticated without becoming overly sweet or synthetic. What stands out most is its balance: daytime freshness with enough depth and musk underneath to carry effortlessly into the evening. Ocean Noir wears like a polished coastal getaway in a bottle — relaxed, masculine, confident, and far more memorable than many of the louder “hype” fragrances competing for attention. Here’s to my oldest and newest fragrance!

Cobalt Électrique, released in 2022, took the evolution of the original Bad Boy line in a new direction. Moving away from the heavy, gourmand sweetness of its predecessors, Cobalt is more of a Woody Aromatic fragrance that focuses on a mineral sexiness. It was composed by Domitille Michalon-Bertier, with a concept of electric freedom. Housed in the iconic lightning bolt bottle & rendered gradient of cobalt blue. The opening hits with a crisp, invigorating blend of aromatic lavender & a zesty pink pepper, creating a fresh, spicy electric start. As it transitions into the heart, the fragrance takes an unusual turn with the inclusion of black plum, which adds a dark, fruity sweetness that is balanced by the floral greenness of geranium. The base is where the scent grounds itself into its signature mineral character; it features an earthy truffle accord with a smoky Haitian vetiver, reinforced by the clean, dry woodiness of cedar and oak. Performance is ok, nothing special, I'm getting about 5hrs on skin. Projection is moderate for the first 90m before it retreats into a close scent bubble. I would consider this more green than cobalt, think they messed up there, it is however wellsuited for Spring & Autumn, though it performs beautifully on cooler Summer evenings. Would have loved for that plum note to stand out more My Rating 5/10 Scent 1.5 Longevity 1.5 Sillage 1.5 Y/N .5