Not sure if I’m early or late but checking out one of my favorite influencers reviews this morning , and to my surprise she has her own Niche Fragrance, Sexy Dirty Bastard,Coming To My Collection Soon

I have Christmas dinner at the country club on Monday. My collection has wildly changed since last year's dinner. Last year I wore FW Suits, an excellent alternative to YSL Tuxedo. Looking for some ideas. Maybe I have it or something in that space. What say you? Some that I am thinking of - J'Adoube - Grand Master - Mentor - Oajan - Intense Cafe

I think I've had this for about a year. It's time to finally check it out! Opening - I'm picking up spices, apparently black pepper, caraway and lavender, or at least that's the company line. The initial blast is sharp and spicy, driven by pepper and the lavender notes, which gives it a clean vibe. The mid is cinnamon. Cinnamon. It's warm and well blended. Nice... The base (my favorite) has tobacco, vanilla and amber. The frag settles into a combination of pipe tobacco, vanilla, and more amber. This is a (not too) sweet, smoky frag that has got some great spices and gives you a nice warm feeling that's perfect for a "chilly" night in the desert. I may end up blending it with something, but it's really quite good!! I wonder if all that time sitting on the shelf has helped it mature. For cooler evenings, this is a nice choice my friends. 8.1 / 10.0

At the end of a rough day, UPS showed up at my door about five minutes after I got home. Wish all deliveries were timed that well. My bottle of Austin showed up. Really like the presentation City Rhythm does.

I just finished my third experience with my first sample from HappyLand Studio and I’m trying to lean into this house with open mind. I dove into it on recommendation from one of my brothers, wanting to give fougère / barbershop-style scents a fair shot because I’m used to fresh, clean fragrances. I figured maybe I’d get something clean but a little more soapy, hopefully not too powdery, spice or leather, some musk, maybe not exactly me, but worth the exploration. What I get from Barbershop Extreme is a clean soapiness with floral notes, woven together with spice and a little leather. It is extremely aromatic and will likely introduce you. There’s is a weight to it right from the go that requires some confidence to carry off. It’s not delicate. It lands more refined and classic than soft soap. This is one that will last and last on your skin, and on your clothes, for days. On a really positive note, I will say that its transformative character is most impressive, giving all of the elements their chance to shine, and as a skin scent settles nicely. It's just going to take a while to get there. The right kind of a guy could pull this off with a Henley and boots look, while another might head right into a more formal office setting, both of whom would have just had a fresh haircut and a shave or a beard trim. Guy in the suit, be careful. In the elevator it could choke people out.