Tried this because a lot of brother rave about it here, Spicebomb Metallic Musk at the gym today. Starts off cool and clean with that metallic-musky vibe, with a little Spicebomb spice in the back. Not sweet or heavy. More fresh skin and steel. Projects just enough, then settles in close. Easy to wear. Clean, focused energy. Gym approved.

I came across a sale for any Kilian fan like my self. 17 dollars for born to Born to be Unforgettable Tavel size 72 plus taxes for a whole bottle. https://www.sephora.com/product/kilian-born-to-be-unforgettable-P509808

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I never really took a shine to the Y line, tried one that I remember being far to lavender for my liking. But I got some sames of the latest flanker. Gave some to my boys whom I think liked it. So I said I might as well try it. Iced Cologne is the latest addition to the Y lineup. Said to be an edt Intense alternative to to the heavier Elixir & EDP versions, it claim is to capture the sensation of liquid ice. Released in January this year, from master perfumer, Dominique Ropion, that's the guy behind the original Y DNA and my favourite La Nuit de l'Homme. It’s sharper, crispier, and more minimalist than the standard Y EDP. The fragrance is an Aromatic Fougère that prioritizes cooling sensations over the usual fruity sweetness found in the Y line. Up top they got Fresh Ice Mint, Arctical™ with an immediate, sharp chill. Arctical™ is a proprietary IFF molecule designed to mimic the smell of frozen air. At the core Ourika Living Mint & Blue Sage which gives a rather good herbal, botanical freshness. The Ourika mint is said to be sourced from YSL's community gardens in Morocco, giving it a natural, crisp green edge. At the base, it's a no brainer with Ambroxan & Indonesian Patchouli. The signature blue dry down. It’s clean, slightly woody, and provides the "beast mode" longevity to the fresh profile. YSL markets this with a 12-hour icy intensity., which I'm calling BS. This is a 6-7hr scent at best, which ain't so bad for a freshie edt. Projection is not too bad for the first 2hrs, before it settles into a consistent, clean bubble.Unlike many iced scents thatl. ose their cooling sensation after 10 minutes, the mentholated/Arctical molecule here lingers well into the mid-notes. In summer this could be a pleasant reach for the gym or office. But at €115 for 100mls it's a bit over priced. Considering both Hawas Ice & Montblanc Legend Blue are viable alternatives at a fraction of the price. If you can get it at the right price, this could be a nice summer addition, but right now, I'd pass.

Needed something calming today. Decided to reach for this beautiful frag. Boozy, sweet spicy and resinous. Not sure how this didn’t rank higher in the booze wars. Probably lack of available places to have tried???? Solid performer. Longevity and sillage are wonderful. Has anyone here tried this and not loved it???? Honest question.