To my fans of Goldfield and Banks, yesterday, i’m very proud to announce something i was able to participate in, and something extremely unexpected to say the least! So i’ve become a local customer at a niche perfume store, and became fairly good friends with the store manager. She invited me to a really cool event that i went to yesterday, something i couldn’t pass up the opportunity for. I met sales executives, curators, enthusiasts, and best of all, i got to meet Dimitri, the owner and master perfumer behind Goldfield and Banks. They showed us raw ingredients, oils, and process of making them, and gave out autographs and cool free stuff. I literally only knew one person there lol, but as someone who’s struggled with severe social anxiety for a really long time, i couldn’t even have imagined myself going there a few years ago. I walked in, introduced myself to the first girl i saw, talked to her for a while, introduced myself to more people, and got to meet the owner! and dude, i wasn’t nervous or scared at all. in fact, i was able to just make a normal, really good conversation with him! we conversed for around 20-30 minutes, and talked about everything, life, perfuming, our dreams, inspirations, etc. Definitely a nice guy, slightly closed (still friendly though) at first, but super cool when he opens up. even better yet, he started to introduce me to some of his other colleagues. he pulled the camera guy over, and we took a picture together! i took a selfie with him too. he told me how impressed he was with me, about my personality and vision, and said with the right drive, i could do some amazing things. literally made my day, im so shocked i was able to make such a good impression in just 20 minutes. he asked me if used any social media, i told him i was off it for now, and he told me, when i get insta back, to post that picture and tag him. and when he left, he looked for me to tell me he was leaving. Im still in the best form of shocked ever. like genuinely.

This is a heavy Cherry based scent released in 2023 by Fragrance World under the French Avenue sub-line. It seems to be quite popular as there are a few of these knocking around lately. This one seems to take inspiration from Cheey Smoke, though it carves out its own identity with a more pronounced leather and smoke profile. It does lean slightly feminine due to the cherry, but masculine in the dry down due to leather. The opening is an immediate popof juicy, syrupy cherry balanced by the medicinal warmth of saffron. The sweetness begins to fade into a tougher heart. The leather & smoke provide a masculine/edgy vibe, while osmanthus adds a subtle, velvety floral touch. The dry down is earthy & woody. The cypriol & vetiver give it a green-woody depth that anchors the smokiness. Performance ain't too bad, an easy 5 to 6hrs. Projection is real good for the first 2hrs after which it settles into a nice scent bubble. This is perfect for both cold weather & evening wear. This is an excellent choice for those who want a Cherry-Leather fragrance without the niche price tag. My Rating 7.5/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 2 Y/N 1

Today I'm wearing THE JUNGLE BOOK from the House of MISCHIEF ACADEMY. Released in 2025. An EDP. A fruity Woody olfative family fragrance. The nose behind This fragrance Is Ang Ngo. It opens with notice pear and Fig notes in the middle Lily of valley and Patchouli leafs notes and finished with Woody and sweet Amber notes. Elegant and Easy wear for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance with better performance in fall- winter seasons and cold days. A deligthful drydown with Woody/ Amber notes. Projection 2-3hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 5-7hrs.