Happy holidays, everyone. I'm spendings this week at home after breaking my arm while skiing, so I decided to try Penhaligon's Much Ado About The Duke during my recovery. Here's my review. The opening spray reveals a fresh, cool gin aroma that immediately catches the senses. This is quickly complemented by a dry, peppery rose with a masculine touch, reminiscent of the rose in Le Labo Rose 31. After a few minutes, subtle hints of wood emerge, though they remain a minor note overall. Ultimately, this fragrance offers a fresh and peppery rose scent. In terms of performance, it falls short. Expect projection only for the first hour, and after that, the scent becomes close to the skin. By the fourth hour, it’s hardly detectable. While I agree that this fragrance exudes a mature, masculine rose aroma suitable for any man who appreciates the note, its price does not quite match its performance. For a similar scent with better longevity, I recommend trying Le Labo Rose 31, which offers a slightly woodier profile.

Tobacco 01 by Swiss Arabian is a masterfully crafted fragrance that showcases a rich, intoxicating blend of sweet, fruity, and tobacco accords with remarkable elegance. The opening delivers a luscious fusion of honeyed sweetness and ripe fruit, quickly settling into a warm, slightly spiced tobacco heart that feels smooth, luxurious, and deeply satisfying. As it develops, creamy vanilla, subtle licorice, and woody nuances round out the composition, giving it depth and a refined gourmand edge without ever becoming cloying. The sillage is confidently strong, leaving a beautiful, inviting trail that commands attention while remaining polished and wearable. With exceptional longevity that easily carries through the day, hands down, the irresistible sweetness paired with the tobacco makes this my absolute favorite tobacco fragrance.