Good afternoon gentlemen, A couple of newcomers, that were overdue in being added. - Mancera Vetiver Sensuel: FOudn it to be excellent, and ready for 2026 summer (https://www.skool.com/bos/sotd-mancera-vetiver-sensuel) - Guerlain L'Homme Ideal L'Intense. My favorite of the line along with the EDT. Like the EDP, but with the sweetness toned down, smoky and with a leather accord. The most masculine of the line. - Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum. This DNA is fire. Usually not a gourman person, but this profile is incredible. The EDP was a bit on the sweet side for me, but still full-bottle worthy. Tried the Parfum, and just had to have it. The leather accord makes it perfect for me. - D&G light blue 2025. Really liked the OG, but performance was very rough... loved eau intense, but at times, feel it's a bit too oceanic. I read frequently enough that the new EDT is somewhere in between... and with testers at $37 (Aurafragrance), figured why not to try. light blue is blind-buy safe usually. Samples/decants - Got two 15ml travel sprays from aura: Prada L'Homme Intense and YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT OG. They were like $18 and $15. These travel atomizer from them are usually at a great prize for those fragrances you really like, but wouldn't buy a full bottle of. - Decants: , MM Sailing Day, Mancera Tonka Cola, D&G The One EDP 2025 and Parfum and JV Artisan Pure. The Parfums apparently did not have Halfeti for decant, so refunded me that one, and sent a sample of Kajal III. No experience with this house, so we'll see. - 1.7/2ml Haltane as a fdree sample from Fragflex. There is one bottle and decant haul that did not arrive on time to my freight forwarder to make it along with these sadly.

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.