hello gents, I hope you are all doing well, its been long I haven't shared anything on this platform. I started my journey back in 2017/18 as far as I can remember with budget fragrances from the supershops and then gradually made my way to designers . Throughout my journey in the beginning having 10+ in my collection was a very interesting idea however the more I got into this hobby I realized I wanted a small collection, I dont like fragrances sitting in my closest collecting dust. I've had experience with designers such as Dior , Mont Blanc, Polo , Ysl , Hugo , Davidoff, Issey , Versace to name a few along with Middle Eastern fragrances such as Afnan Now at 23 , my collection is only 4 and I actively sold several of my other used fragrances. My go to is ADG 2024 edt (my signature) , Versace Dylan blue (2nd signature) ELDO You or someone like you ( one nich that I adore) and By the fireplace (a winter fragrance) and what i love about it that all the 4 serve a purpose and get used accordingly. I realized its not about what mainstream media tells you to buy or try , its about whether you will reach for that one fragrance over and over without getting bored or not . It took me quite a few years of trial and error but I'm pleased to say I found my genre of fragrances that I actually enjoy.

Just to share my experience of scent with other people at my job and just doing word of mouth. I’m not looking to get rich, just enough to continue my collection and like I said, share the olfactory experience. An older head at my work liked some Boss I was wearing, so I said I would hook him up. He was shocked. “You would do that for me!?!?!” I was like yeah. So I thought this all up. Looking for some constructive criticism. 3ml glass (got 5ml and 10ml on standby) with parafilm all free of charge cause he wanted some “green” fragrances. Hope he enjoys them. And like I said, looking for y’all’s criticism since I know you’ve all bought many a sample before.

A modern classic that earned its reputation as the ultimate polished, professional scent. Released in 2009, crafted by Harry Fremont, a name you might recognise as one half of the team behind the iconic CK One. Let’s be clear, vetiver is the undisputed star here. This isn’t just another woody scent; it’s a masterclass in how to treat one note with absolute precision. It took me a little while to truly appreciate what Fremont did here, but now I get it. This is beautifully crafted, and stands head and shoulders above most vetiver-focused fragrances I’ve tried. Classed as Woody Aromatic, it’s balanced in a way few others manage. It opens with a bright, zesty burst, primarily grapefruit with a soft hint of orange flower, but to my nose there’s a distinct green edge straight away. Fresh, invigorating, and never sharp. That citrus fades smoothly into a warm, spicy heart with nutmeg and pimento add gentle warmth without heat, and orris root brings a subtle powderiness that softens everything beautifully. But the core is that vetiver. Tom Ford’s take is clean, it avoids the heavy smoke, dirt, or oiliness that plagues so many vetivers. This is refined, polished, and elegant. Oakmoss and amber anchor it perfectly for depth and staying power without ever shouting over the main act. The balance is impressive; nothing dominates, nothing feels out of place. As I said, this one grew on me, it’s not loud, it doesn’t scream for attention, but it’s there, steady and memorable. It feels tailored, well-blended, and yes it absolutely is expensive. That 60ml bottle will cost you around €126, though you might find it for roughly €122 at the better department stores, every little helps. Performance is… respectable. Roughly 6 hours on skin, with modest projectio, it stays close enough that you’ll smell it, and others will notice you, but it won’t fill a room. If you want something bold or attention-grabbing, look elsewhere. But if you want clean, classy, sophisticated, and genuinely well-made. This is worth every penny. It’s not trying to be everyone’s favourite; it’s exactly what it wants to be, and it does it flawlessly.