Well, although this one gets a lot of glaze everywhere and it’s good, this is a DNA I’m not too crazy about. I guess it might be the caramel that makes it too sweet to my taste, but I don’t see myself craving it as much. However, I do enjoy the aromatic, resinous, and spiced properties added by the cardamom, and its strong woody amber accord. This one could be considered as a “dressed up, night outs, special occasions” scent, projects and last beautifully but is more suitable for cooler weather (perfect for my office.)

The Day Three Frost launch party was a wonderful evening and a great way to experience the newest release from a house I already have a lot of respect for. The atmosphere was relaxed, the fragrance community came out to support the launch, and the entire event felt like a real celebration of how far Day Three has come. One thing that needs to be made clear about Frost is that this is not simply an Ambroxan, ISO E Super or fixative-style fragrance enhancer. I think some people may hear the word “enhancer” and automatically assume that Frost is just a layering chemical made to improve performance or projection. That is not what this fragrance is. Frost is a complete composition that can be worn independently as its own fragrance or used as an enhancer throughout all four seasons. It has its own fresh, icy and cooling character, but it was also created in a way that allows it to blend naturally with other fragrances without completely changing or covering up their original identity. Worn by itself, Frost gives you an icy freshness that feels clean, airy and cooling without becoming overly sharp or harsh. It works perfectly as a warm-weather fragrance, but its real strength is how versatile it becomes when you start layering it with the rest of the Day Three collection. I layered Frost with the entire collection during the launch party, and honestly, every combination worked wonderfully. Frost did not overpower any of the fragrances or erase what made them special. It simply added that icy accord over the top, giving each fragrance a fresh and cooling twist. You can layer Frost with the summer bangers in the Day Three line to make them feel even fresher, brighter and more refreshing. At the same time, you can use it with some of the heavier fall and winter fragrances to lighten them up and make them easier to wear in warmer weather. That is what makes Frost such an interesting release. It does not only belong to one season. It can be worn independently during the spring and summer, but it can also add a cooling edge to darker, richer and heavier fragrances that you might normally put away once the temperatures rise.

Match #16 in my 40-fragrance tournament turned out to be one of the easier decisions, even though I genuinely enjoy both fragrances. It paired #28 seed Givenchy Gentleman Original, fresh off its play-in victory, against the #5 seed Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée. Givenchy Gentleman Original (1974, created by Paul Léger) is a timeless classic built around patchouli, leather, cinnamon, vetiver, and oakmoss. It's warm, masculine, and full of character, proving that great fragrances never really go out of style. Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée (2022, created by Christine Nagel) takes a completely different approach. Its bright citron opening is unmistakable without ever becoming overpowering, while the juniper berries, Timut pepper, mineral notes, and woody base create one of the freshest and most refined citrus fragrances I've ever worn. Neither of these is a longevity monster—both give me around six to seven hours—but that doesn't bother me. I'm perfectly happy to respray a fragrance I enjoy this much. In the end, though, this wasn't particularly close. Eau Givrée is simply next-level for my tastes. The balance of citrus, woods, and mineral notes is exceptional, and it's going to take a very special fragrance to knock it out of this tournament. Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée advances comfortably, while Givenchy Gentleman Original heads to the loser's bracket. And with this match, we're halfway through the first round proper. Eight more matchups to go and then we turn our attention to the loser's bracket and start elimination matches. Stay tuned.