Hey Guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya’, and today, I’m kicking off a brand-new series that might just change how you look at your entire fragrance collection! We spend so much time talking about bottles, notes, performance and hype… but how often do we stop and ask, “Okay, but who actually created this?” Behind every legendary scent is a creative mind, a perfumer with their own story, philosophy, inspirations, failures, victories and quirks. And honestly? Once you learn about the people crafting these olfactory worlds, the fragrances themselves take on a whole new meaning. That’s exactly what this series is here to explore. In “Who Is Perfumer”, we’re diving straight into the human side of perfumery: the careers, the backgrounds, the training, the passions, the signature styles each perfumer brings to the table. We’ll look at their early influences, the houses they’ve shaped, the iconic scents they’ve given life to and maybe even the surprising detours along the way. Some names you’ll know immediately. Others you may have worn for years without ever realizing they were the nose behind your favorite signature scent. My goal is to peel back the curtain and show you the artisans whose fingerprints are on the fragrances we love. More than anything, this series is about connection, like connecting the scent to the storyteller. When you know who crafted a fragrance, when you understand their vision and their journey, the scent hits just a little differently. It becomes more than a bottle on your shelf; it becomes part of someone’s creative legacy. So buckle up, guys, we’re shining a spotlight on the perfumers themselves, the unsung heroes of this hobby. Can’t wait to explore these incredible creators with you. What say you, Guys? Do you feel a series like this would be beneficial? Do discussions of perfumers and their stories aid you in your fragrance #Journey? Or is good ol’ Joe A. off his rocker again? Love to hear from ya’!

I was asked by a couple brothers to compare these two fantastic well done fragrances from the house of Aaron Terrance Hughes. Supernova and Supersonic by Aaron Terence Hughes share a familiar citrus-fruity freshness but they take that DNA in two very different directions. Supernova opens with an explosive burst of bright citrus and juicy pineapple, the kind of punchy introduction that immediately grabs attention and sets a vibrant, energetic tone. It feels youthful, loud, almost electric, and that early sweetness stays present as it moves into a musky and slightly spicy dry down. The performance is strong and the projection comes through confidently, but the base can lean a little synthetic and heavy, especially if you’re sensitive to white musk or ambergris-style accords. Supernova is the one that fills a room first, the one that wants to be noticed, the one you reach for when you want to smell bold rather than subtle. Supersonic takes that same opening idea of citrus and fruit but smooths the edges, balancing the brightness with a more refined progression into the heart and base. It still carries pineapple, apple and fresh notes, yet everything feels cleaner, softer and more blended. The dry down is where Supersonic really separates itself, settling into a woody, musky, slightly earthy finish that feels more mature and rounded than Supernova’s louder finale. It still projects extremely well and has impressive longevity, but it does so with a more controlled presence rather than a blast of energy. Supersonic ends up being the more versatile and wearable of the two, working just as well in the daytime as it does at night. In essence, Supernova is the extrovert with sparkle and punch while Supersonic is the polished version of that idea, smoother, more balanced and easier to wear in more situations. If you want impact and brightness that hits fast, Supernova wins. If you want refinement, versatility and a better-behaved dry down, Supersonic comes out on top.