Today I'm wearing ORAGE from the House of Louis Vuitton. An EDP. Launched in 2018. A green Fresh olfative family fragrance. THE nose behind This fragrance Is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot notes, in the middle Black pepper and Iris notes and finished with vetiver, Patchouli and ambrette notes. Masculine elegant and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance with better performance in spring-summer -fall seasons. An enjoyable drydown with vetiver/iris/Patchouli notes. Projection 2-3hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 5-7hrs.

Today I'm wearing AMBRE SAFRANO from the House of BDK PARFUMS. Launched in 2022. An EDP. A spicy leathery olfative family fragrance. Tha nose behind This fragrance Is Julien Rasquinet. Thia fragrance was created for HARROD'S. It opens with delicious plum, pepper and saffron notes, in the middle leather, Inciense and Rose touch notes and finished with creamy vanilla and sandalwood notes. Masculine elegant classy and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance with better performance in fall- winter seasons and cold days. A deligthful drydown with leather/spices/Woody/ creamy vanilla notes. Projection 4-5hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 7-9hrs.

Today I'm wearing CHYPRE SIAM from the House of ROGUE PERFUMERY. An EDP. An UNISEX fragrance 70-30 masculine. A Chypre floral olfative family fragrance. THE nose behind This fragrance Is Manuel Cross. It opens with notice lime and basil notes, in the middle ylang ylang and Jasmine notes and finished with civet touch, leather, spices, benzoin and sandalwood notes. An elegant masculine classy and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance. An enjoyable drydown a CLASSIC barbershop fragrance. Projection 4-5hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 7-9hrs.

I have recently discovered Barbour do fragrances. I will be trying to get my hands on a couple of samples to test however I wondered if anybody else has ever had Barbour and what there general feelings or experiences with it were please.

I've spent the last couple of days wearing my sample of Babycat Raw Bourbon by YSL, a 2025 rerelease that follows the original Babycat. Although I only tried the original a few years ago and don't recall it vividly, I’ll focus on my impressions of this new version. From the very first whiff, Babycat Raw Bourbon greets you with a robust blend of strong resins and pepper, delivering a distinctly oriental opening that immediately captivates. Just after a minute or so, a warm and inviting vanilla note emerges, adding depth to the fragrance. Around the five-minute mark, hints of light leather and boozy undertones make their appearance, which perfectly aligns with the bourbon theme of the scent. As the fragrance transitions into the drydown, the resins evolve into a wonderfully smoky, incense-like profile. This is complemented by the sweet, rich vanilla that lingers in the background, creating a beautifully balanced aroma. YSL has nailed the vanilla aspect, making it feel deep and opulent, perfectly harmonizing with the resin and smoke. In terms of performance, Babycat Raw Bourbon offers a strikingly strong peppery opening that lasts for about an hour. Following this, a gorgeous vanilla scent emerges, remaining prominent for over four hours while projecting well at around arm's length. After the four-hour mark, the projection softens slightly but remains lingering on my skin until I decided to shower at the end of the day. So, expect great longevity and solid projection overall. This fragrance shines especially on colder days, exuding a warmth that makes it feel extra inviting. However, I must note that, like many resin and incense-based scents, it isn’t to everyone’s taste—my wife isn’t a fan. This limitation may affect how often I can wear it, leading me to consider that, while I might love it personally, I may not end up purchasing a full bottle. Overall, Babycat Raw Bourbon is a complex and enchanting fragrance that showcases YSL's prowess in creating rich and captivating scents. If you appreciate deep, resinous perfumes, this one might just be a perfect fit for your collection.