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.

Finally diving into my sample set from this new house. decided to start with number 8. Just a random choice. This one is beautiful, but its soft and intimate. Definitely not a projection beast. Its a little spicy and resinous. With a comforting woody base. There is a hint of florals that round this out nicely. It sort of reminds me of the lobby of a really nice beach resort. This is definitely unisex, but takes turns leaning a bit feminine then a bit masculine, then back in the middle. This would be a great scent for a night out while on vacation. Soft enough for work. This reminds me of something but I can’t quite place it, but it is definitely something that no one else will have. I am on the fence if this is full bottle worthy yet, but it is leaning that way. This 10 ml has a few more wears in it, but I do have to overspray it so it might go fast. If you guys can make it to Bloomingdale’s I say check it out. Stay smelling good my brothers.