After wearing Creed Bois du Portugal yesterday, I got up early today and went to the other end (price wise) on the spectrum. My dad never wore Old Spice, he’s always enjoyed certain designer fragrances, usually ones my mom bought him. My granddad, however, between splashes of stuff from bottles shaped like briar pipes or reeking of old leather, wore Old Spice regularly. The bottle I have is well over 10 years old. This fragrance’s popularity has cycled every decade since it hit the market. The mix of spices and vanilla is a classic, comforting scent (is that just memories coming to the surface?) and five hours after applying, I still get a good whiff when I move around. If nothing else, Old Spice is proof that this hobby isn’t just about creative niche frags or popular designer scents. Even if your funds are limited, you can still smell good.

Today's fragrance is inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir. DUA Brand’s interpretation amplifies the richness and density of the original, pushing it further into extrait territory with deeper warmth and enhanced longevity. If you appreciate Sauvage Elixir’s spicy-aromatic DNA but want something more intense, longer-lasting, and slightly darker, this delivers that experience convincingly. The composition leans heavily into warm spices and aromatic depth, balanced by a resinous backbone that gives the scent real weight and longevity. There’s a dark, almost regal quality here—something that feels tailored for evenings, cooler weather, or moments when you want to project authority and presence. Performance is excellent: strong projection early on, followed by hours of lingering intensity that stays close but never disappears. What really stands out is how polished it feels. Despite its strength, it never crosses into harsh or abrasive territory. Instead, it maintains a smooth, slightly creamy texture that makes it addictive and wearable rather than overwhelming. This is the kind of fragrance that earns compliments not because it’s loud, but because it smells intentional. P.S. Whic picture do you like best. The one on the left is the picture of the fragrance I had taken while it was sitting on my desk. The second one is the same bottle, but I generated an "nautical-themed" bckground with AI.