**Update: our resident Dua experts are telling me that Dua routinely runs sales even better than this, sometimes up to 36% off** Dua is having a sale to celebrate their 10th anniversary, up to 30% off I’ve never ordered from them (and with their enormous catalog, I’m not even sure where I’d want to start) but plenty of folks on here swear by them

Wore Instant Crush today and logged it through the day to see if it lives up to the name. This was a decant graciously gifted to me by the group's Mancera Expert and an all round awesome dude @Thomas Chavez. Tommy Boy this was an Instant Crush for me! First spray: ~1:04 p.m. Opening:Right from the first spray, the saffron (self confessed Saffron Whore here) stands out immediately, but it’s smooth, not aggressive. The ginger adds a little zing, while the citrus is present but very subdued. There’s a soft, comforting creaminess already showing up, and even early on I’m getting hints of sandalwood. The opening is warm, rounded, and honestly beautiful. If the opening alone were the test, this really is an “instant crush.” ~30 minutes in:The saffron is still very present, and the ginger keeps things lively without being sharp. The citrus fades into the background. Florals and saffron feel tightly blended, and the sweetness from the vanilla starts creeping in. It’s hard to isolate individual notes at this point because everything feels well stitched together. ~3 hours in:This settles into a sweet, musky, creamy profile. Sandalwood is noticeable, patchouli shows up as dryness rather than earthiness, and the oakmoss doesn’t read green unless I smell very close in areas with less airflow. In open air, it feels smooth and balanced. Really pleasant and very wearable. Drydown (around 5 hours):By this stage, it’s mostly a skin scent, but I still catch soft wafts when I move. The drydown is a sweet vanilla-musky base, calm and comforting. This is absolutely something I’d spray a little heavier without worrying. Overall:Instant Crush delivers exactly what I was hoping for. Warm, creamy, saffron-forward, sweet without being cloying, and very easy to wear. This is full-bottle worthy for me without hesitation.

Inspired by the quiet magic of Marfa, Texas endless skies, sun-warmed desert air, and a peaceful kind of stillness. Creamy florals and soft woods move gently through the scent, giving it an airy, artistic, and beautifully unisex vibe. Lately, it feels like everyone’s been wearing Memo, so I finally gave in. Now I understand the hype.

Let's Welcome officially join the club @Srinesh C m to the Level 9 Club!!! Lots of meaningful Interaction on the board and a very dedicated brother !!!

It's a comfy 71 degrees in So Fla today....inside my house!! But it was 31 degrees OUTSIDE this morning. I might step out later to get a breath of this fresh Canadian air, but otherwise I'll be snug indoors on a day off from work. I'm getting near the end of my Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia sample, and it continues to impress with its gorgeous blend of sweet saffron, amber, other florals and woods. It feels luxuriously constructed and would be appropriate in any weather but the coldest. It's an easy full bottle worthy candidate, but it came out in 2025. Hopefully it'll hit discounters eventually. Have a great day brothers! https://www.skool.com/bos/sotd-acqua-di-parma-zafferano-ambrosia-2?p=671f74b6