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.

Curious if others are experiencing this as well, but when I first got into the hobby it wasn't uncommon for me to find Niche brands like Mancera, designers like Versace and Dolce and Gabbana and even YSL at the local rack store quite often. Some of my early posts on this site were of the bottles I picked up there. In the last few months it's been almost all the same Middle Eastern clones and the odd gem like Michael Mulal. Since my local rack store is a TJ Maxx, wondering if others are noticing a similar as well? Is it time of year and it'll pick up once holiday stock gets put out to discounters? I'm still pretty new to the hobby so I'd be curious what others who have more experience might have to say on this topic. Like is it just cyclical or is there been a noticeable decline in selection and quality of late where you are as well? I've been noticing similar declines in just overall selection and quality of goods. Gone. Are the days where you could buy $50 Tom Ford candles there that's for sure.