This Friday isn't just a normal release day; it’s looking like one of the most personal drops we’ve seen from Dua in a long time. Between a 1-of-80 private blend and a "Midnight" Roja take, my wallet is already sweating. 😅 Here is the breakdown of what is hitting the site: 🌟 THE EXCLUSIVE: Mr. Dua’s Personal Winter Mix 🌟 This is the big story. Mahsam originally made this strictly for himself for "gloomy days." It’s an original blend featuring a jammy Turkish Rose, white sugar, and cozy woods (Guaiac & Cedar). * The Vibe: Uplifting, candy-like rose grounded by iris and a tiny drop of Dehn Al Oud Suifi. - The Catch: Only 80 bottles exist. Once they’re gone, they are likely gone for good. 🌑 THE HEAVY HITTERS: - Supernova Night (Inspo: Roja Elysium Noir): A total departure from the blue/citrus DNA. This is "fresh out of the shower at midnight." Mahsam claims the Dua version is denser and more intense than the original. Performance seekers, this is your target. - Valiant Soul (Inspo: PDM Valero): The 2025 PDM drop. A clean, high-end "Blue" aromatic with Citron and Juniper. If you like the versatility of PDM, this is the one to watch. - Illusions of Vanilla (Inspo: LV Fantasmagory): A sophisticated, almond-heavy vanilla. Not a sugar bomb, but a refined luxury gourmand. - Hinoki Wood Essence (Inspo: Jo Malone): Pure Japanese forest bathing. Earthy, woody, and dry. 🎄 THE HOLIDAY ORIGINAL: - A DUA Christmas: 2025: A unique, lactonic woody blend with Rice Water, Wheat Husk, and Rice Milk. This sounds like the ultimate "cozy blanket" scent for the peak of winter. My Take: I’m incredibly curious about the Personal Winter Mix. A "jammy rose" with sugar and oud sounds like a beastly winter performer, but with only 80 bottles, you’ll have to be fast. Which one are you going for? Are you fighting for one of those 80 bottles, or is Supernova Night the priority?

#sotd... Forbidden Fruit by Aromatix X French Avenue... First let me say if juiciness had a scent to it, this would be it! Forbidden Fruit is a sweet fruity fragrance with that bubble gum vibe to it. From the mid through the dry down you can expect a slight booziness and some woodsiness to show up while still maintainingthe sweetiness. I don't find this to being overly sweet but rather just enough. Great overall performance. I went 9 hours before refreshing. I give this a 9 out of 10.