I finally gave Red Rum some proper wear time thanks to @Henry Clay's influence. From the first spray, you get a rich black cherry soaked in rum—not bright or candy-sweet, but deep, syrupy, and mature. The cherry leans dark and liqueur-like, setting a sultry, late-night mood right away. As it dries down, the sweetness softens and notes of tonka, vanilla, and a hint of tobacco start to show up, adding warmth and depth. There’s a touch of plum in there too, which gives it extra richness without turning overly fruity. The base is cozy, slightly smoky, and easy to get addicted to. If you’re a fan of Initio’s Narcotic Delight, this runs in the same lane. They both share that cherry-booze-vanilla DNA. Narcotic Delight is more polished and layered, but Red Rum nails the same mood at a much more affordable price. Same vibe—just a little smoother and simpler.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the BoS, I am truly honored, humbled and speechless by my fellow members. Speechless. I am without speech... Today I received the following: From @Mark DiCiero, received decants of: - Paragon by Initio, - Haltane by PdM, - Fahrenheit Parfum by Dior, - Le Sel d'Issey by Issey Miyake, - Hacivat by Nishane, - Check Please by Mind Games. But my blessings did not end there. From @Jonathan Ventura I received: - A full new (in the factory wrapper) 100ml bottle of the highly rated Ramad by Arabiyat Prestige Gentlemen, your generosity goes far above and beyond... Thank you so much. Happy Holidays to all!