Today I’m wearing Iris Debonair from Creed, one of their newest releases. This sample was sent to me by my sales associate as soon as it came out, but it took ,me a bit to get a chance to give it a proper wear. I always enjoy trying something new from a house I already know well because there is a certain expectation that comes with it. You wonder whether it is going to feel immediately familiar. Whether it is going to surprise you. Or whether it will carve out its own little place in the collection. So far, Iris Debonair feels very polished. There is a fresh, aromatic quality up front, but what I’m enjoying more is the softer, smoother character underneath it. It feels refined, clean and very easy to wear. The iris gives it a slightly velvety quality without becoming overly powdery, and the lavender keeps the whole thing feeling crisp and put together. Not loud. Not flashy. Just very composed. A new release, a first proper wear, and so far a very strong first impression. 😎

“I think the level of innovation and creative work will always win in the end.” — Ben Gorham Original work is rarely the easiest path, and shortcuts can be tempting when the market gets crowded. Keep sharpening what only you can bring, stay faithful to quality, and trust that consistent creative effort builds an advantage imitation cannot sustain. Enjoy the #Journey. Love to hear from ya’!

My SOTD today was Ganymede Extrait. I spent a wonderful time with coworkers at the Expo, and we are going back tomorrow. I didn’t take many pictures or videos since I was reporting live on TikTok, and had a lot to see and try. But tomorrow I will by recording some content and taking more pictures. I saw a met many influencers, fragrances reviews and celebrities, but I only took a picture with Alex Rodriguez from RDZ Parfums. I learned about many houses and lines, but I felt in love with this Colombian niche brand called Voet, and could help to buy this one: “Voet - Velvet Flame” Top Notes: Guava, Saffron, Rose Heart Notes: Amber Patchouli, Leather Base Notes: Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk https://voetfragrances.com/

“And then I run it by several people who I trust, like my husband and other people in the trade, and then I go with my own gut instinct which would be the right thing for Ormonde Jayne, taking into account what everybody’s told me.” — Linda Pilkington Good judgment is neither blind independence nor endless consensus. Listen carefully to people you trust, weigh what they tell you, and then have the courage to make the decision only you can own. Advice can sharpen your direction, but conviction is what moves you forward. Enjoy the #Journey. Love to hear from ya’!

Hi everybody, @Antonio Cent wrote me in chat that to develop faster I had to start posting something, starting with my scent of the day. I’m actually not good enough in recognizing all the different ingredients, so I’ll start with some interesting info’s found on the web and then add my personal experience. And my first SOTD couldn’t be anything else than Giorgio Armani – Acqua di Giò Parfum. It’s the fragrance which I choose in most of my day’s in this period, just love it too much to leave it on the shelf. Acqua di Giò Parfum by Giorgio Armani is a woody aquatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023 and created to carry on the legacy of Profumo. The main difference between Acqua di Giò Parfum and the legendary (and now discontinued) Acqua di Giò Profumo lies in the balance of their olfactory notes: the Parfum is fresher, more citrusy, and more modern, whereas the Profumo was denser, darker, and dominated by a strong note of incense. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas, I think one of the greatest perfume creators (e.g. CK One, Flowers by Kenzo…). Top notes are Marine Notes and Bergamot; Middle notes are Rosemary, Clary Sage, and Geranium; Base notes are Olibanum and Patchouli. My experience: Some years ago, I was looking for something new for my skin, and starting from the Abercrombie & Fitch Away that I just finished I looked on the web for main accords that included aromatic, fresh spices, citrus and woody smells, after several You Tube reviews and articles the response was clear. How was it possible that I’ve never tried Acqua di Giò Parfum ???!!! Almost feeling guilty I blind bought quickly the best occasion. Blind Buys are probably considered stupid, but now and again they leave me a sort of excitement coming from the risk of throwing away your money. Well, my money was never, never spent better that in this case. Already the first two or three sprays, just receiving the top notes, really drove me crazy !! I started jumping around in the room (luckily I was alone at home), repeating “Oh my god it’s toooooooo good !!!” Real happiness. And the feeling is the same after years, it’s just my personal Top Fragrance, if a fragrance manages to give you such emotions, I think it has reached its maximum objective !!