Wore this to the gym this morning, and I think I’ll stick with it today. It’s cold as ice out today, so I want some summer vibes. It’s FA’s take on Room 1016’s Wavechild. I’ve never smelled the original, but I’ve heard this gets really close. This opens with a slight candied citrus and watermelon that can be a bit cloying if you go too heavy on the trigger. But it dries down to a coconutty watermelon sweet kind of smell. It reminds me of a watermelon Jolly Rancher. Leans a tad feminine, but I can only imagine this is a banger in high heat. Good stuff if you like tropical sweet fragrances.

I took a little time yesterday to go shopping to pick my wife up something for Christmas! After texting back and forth with our son he suggested I go to Cartier and look for a fragrance for her or maybe a sample pack. I'm not sure if anyone here has experience with the Cartier Fragrance line? Well I walked into Cartier and was pleasantly surprised to see the selection they had. I was able to pick up a Discovery set for my wife, but not before the nice sales lady gave me this Oud Sample 😎 So today I'm wearing Oud & Santal by Cartier! Definitely a great smelling scent. While the Oud is prominent the Spice shows up very well and sticks around (in a good way). If it continues to be this good I may see a conversion to bottle on this. Here's your ChatGpt info: 🧴 Scent Profile (How It Actually Smells) This is not a Middle-Eastern oud bomb and not a dry, austere sandalwood either. It’s very much Cartier-style elegance. Overall Impression - Smooth, polished woody scent - Creamy sandalwood first - Oud used as structure, not aggression - Soft amber warmth underneath - Subtle fruitiness + powdery smoothness (as your image suggests) Think tailored cashmere coat, not leather jacket. 🔺 Scent Pyramid (Practical, Not Marketing) Top - Soft fruity nuance (almost pear/apricot-like) - Gentle warmth (no sharp citrus) Heart - Creamy sandalwood (the star) - Powdery woods - Light warm spice Base - Refined oud (clean, non-animalic) - Ambered woods - Soft musky sweetness The oud never screams “oud.” It quietly anchors the fragrance. 🌡 Best Season & Temperature Range Ideal Seasons - Fall - Winter - Cool spring evenings Ideal Temperature Range 40–60°FCan stretch down to 35°F with a coatToo heavy for real heat ⏱ Performance - Longevity: ~6–8 hours - Projection: Moderate (arm’s length) - Sillage: Polished, refined trail This is not a beast like your Boadicea ouds — and that’s intentional. 🧠 How It Fits YOUR Collection (This Is the Important Part)