Got your attention, right? So, given most "summer" scents are known for their top notes, which due to their chemical make up dissipate quickly. What would you consider a long lasting or even further beast mode summer scent? I think, since I got into scents, and live in a warm climate I might be resigned to having to spray multiple times a day even with Roja Elysium, Creed GIT, G&B Bohemian Lime, Versace Man Eau Fraiche, Mancera French Riviera (haven't worn yet), Nichane Wulong Cha X (haven't worn yet). So far the closest I've found in my collection is Hermes H24 Herbes Vives (the steam iron scent does last with some light woody element). I have found Mont Blanc Legend EDP last all day as a leathery and sharp scent (geranium maybe) which is not quite what I'm aiming for here. What have you found works? Spray more on clothing directly vs skin, particular frags, what about layering with Molecule 1 (just a thought I'm having with its Iso E Super) or Molecule 2 (ambroxan). Honestly, I'm fine respraying so I can use the scents and know most scents rely on the base notes. Just sparking conversation.

Got a deal that’s quite possibly too good to be true from The Parfums: 100ml Creed Viking Cologne for $141 including shipping and tax and after all the Shop App discounts and a $17 gift card that I had from a prior purchase that took way too long. So… What’s the over/under on them fulfilling this order in the next month? On the one hand, this is a ridiculously good price and so they might not have this in stock or might prioritize orders placed at higher prices. On the other hand, while this is a Creed, Viking Cologne isn’t the most popular in the line and so they might actually be able to procure it and ship it in a reasonable timeframe. Let’s start the clock and see what happens… I’m still not convinced they aren’t a Ponzi scheme

Name a cologne / fragrance brand that at one time was everywhere but today’s generation wouldn’t recognize

Coming in April ... Tom Ford Taormina Orange. From iFragrance: A joyfully radiant creation that exudes energy and positivity. Transporting the wearer to a hilltop cliff in Sicily, the scent evokes blood-red orange groves, crisp sea breezes, and exotic coastal views. Top notes: Green Mandarin, Cardamom, and Lime Middle notes: Orange Blossoms Absolute, Sicilian Blood Oranges, and Bitter Orange Base notes: Moss, Patchouli, and Musk Like an endless walk-through verdant orangeries bathed in shades of orange and green, tangy mandarin diffuses its sparkling citrus brightness alongside lime’s fresh tartness, while the spicy nuance of cardamom adds an intriguing sense of contrast. The lush heart of orange blossom absolute blends seamlessly with the juicy intensity of Sicilian blood orange and bitter orange. Taormina’s rugged beauty becomes most evident in the base of moss, patchouli, and musk, forming a long-lasting trail that both stuns and seduces.

On my skin this is a plush, boozy-sweet blackcurrant/rum/amaretto opening that dries down into creamy amber/woods with a vanilla-benzoin glow. It feels dressy, date-night, “rich scent cloud”—not an errands fragrance. Performance (for me): about 8-10 hours with average-to-moderate sillage (noticeable, but not a room-filler). Only downside: it runs sweet and dense, so it can get cloying in heat—go easy on sprays. Fortunately, it is a cool cold Arizona morning. Best time for me to try to get a wear of this in.