Aspen / Guy Fox — not the Coty Aspen which is more citrus and green, Guy Fox Founders Reserve Aspen goes more woody and earthy with some slight floral notes from the violet. This is my “heralding of autumn” scent as it’s not too heavy to be worn during warmer summer days but also works when the evenings start to cool.

I think this may have been the bottle that convinced me I would collect fragrances. Part of my original comforting holy Trinity. Which included Spicebomb Extreme and SWY Intensley. I guess these warm comforting Winter fragrances are my vibe? TMW parfum landed in 2022 as a denser, more concentrated take on the Wanted family, composed by Michel Girard, Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu, and Roxanne Kirkpatrick. It opens with a sharp, almost electric hit of red ginger, then quickly folds into glowing woody notes that add warmth and structure without turning heavy or resinous. The dry-down is where the bourbon takes over, giving the whole thing a smooth, slightly gourmand finish that stays masculine instead of tipping into pure dessert territory. What makes this one interesting is how cleanly it balances its three main pillars. The ginger keeps things from getting too syrupy, the woods prevent the vanilla from feeling cheap or cloying, and the higher concentration gives it real staying power. I get an easy six to seven hrs on skin with solid projection for the first few. It sits in that sweet-spot between modern designer crowd-pleaser and something a bit more grown-up; the toffee-like warmth that creeps in around the middle adds a quiet richness that works especially well in cooler weather or evening settings without shouting for attention the way some of its sweeter siblings do. The black barrel bottle with its amber-tinted juice just looks the part. Its simple, solid, and recognizably Azzaro. The scent itself delivers on the “most wanted” promise without overcomplicating the formula. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel; it just refines a familiar spicy-sweet profile into something more focused and wearable. If you like warm, spicy vanillas that still feel sharp and present rather than soft and cuddly, this one earns its place. My Rating 9/10 Scent 3 Longevity 2.5 Sillage 2.5 Would I rebuy? 1