Just stepped out of the shower and dropped a few sprays of this banger! It may not be Amouage quality, but it absolutely is a magnificent scent. It smelled so good, after trying Intense Cedrat Boise during the day, I was inspired to write this post 😆

I put on Intense Cedrat Boise today, on the back of my hands, wanting to give it a fair shot, especially because of how popular it is in the fragrance community. I’ve heard the hype, read the praise, and seen it recommended everywhere. I really wanted to like it. Right from the opening, it comes off very bold and sharp to my nose. The citrus feels loud and almost abrasive, and while I can tell it’s well-made, it just doesn’t sit comfortably on my skin. As it dries down, the woody and musky notes come through strong, but instead of smoothing out, it stays intense and a bit overwhelming for me. Performance-wise, I can’t knock it. It projects well and lasts a long time, so I completely understand why people love it. It definitely makes a statement, and if you like powerful, assertive fragrances, this one delivers. That said, no matter how much time I give it, it just doesn’t feel like me. It’s not bad by any means—it’s just not my style or my vibe. This is one of those fragrances I respect more than I enjoy wearing. At the end of the day, Intense Cedrat Boise is popular for a reason, but popularity doesn’t always equal personal connection. For me, this one is a pass, and that’s okay. Sometimes a fragrance can be great and still not be for you.

Second or third full wear today with this gem I grabbed at Ross a couple months ago. I already had the edt and enjoy it during the warm weather finding it extremely similar to Coach Open Road which I also have and enjoy (redundant), but this release is much smoother and less loud. It manages to keep the same dna but with more of a refined and rounded out blend while being mildly darker in a sense. It’s very nice and a touch more elegant if I had to call it anything. Performance is solid with good projection for an easy hour plus sillage. Dried down on skin it lasts another easy 6hrs. It opens citrusy woody and sweet all until this fantastic fig starts rolling around giving it that undeniable distinction. Eventually you’re left with a leathery woody sweet fig allure with that nice subtle saffron kiss 👌🏼. Fantastic fragrance. Have the best day brothers. Smell great out there.

Continuing my weekly challenge and flip flopping my day and evening scents. I think I picked an easy one for you guys. I will accept the OG or any of its clones Winner: @Jonathan Ventura with the first guess too!

R.I.P. Valentino Garavani — favorite Valentino fragrance ?