You guys know how much I love Red Rum and Third Eye by @Will Southard. This is their newest, Red Rum Reserve, which is a deeper take on Red Rum. First wearing, but this stuff is fantastic!!!

Barrett Fragrances is an American clone and inspiration house that concentrates mainly on recreating popular niche and designer fragrances at a much lower price. They offer everything from fresh Creed- and Louis Vuitton-style scents to darker Tom Ford, Parfums de Marly, Roja and Xerjoff-inspired fragrances. Most of their releases are sold as extrait de parfum, with the brand emphasizing high oil concentration, longevity and strong value. Let me start with the positives. Barrett has a very large selection, and they are not afraid to take on fragrances that other clone houses ignore. Along with the obvious popular fragrances, they clone discontinued releases, older classics, and some more unusual niche scents. They also make hybrids and twists, which I find more interesting than simply copying the original note for note. When Barrett gets one right, you can get a rich, powerful, and enjoyable fragrance for a fraction of what the original costs. Some of their fragrances capture the overall character of the original very well, especially once you get past the opening. The drydowns are often where Barrett does its best work. The fragrances can become smoother, fuller, and closer to the scent they are recreating after they have been on the skin for a while. Performance is usually one of Barrett’s stronger areas, but it can vary by fragrance. Many of them have very good longevity because of the heavy concentration. Projection and sillage are more inconsistent. Some push strongly, while others are dense and long-lasting but sit closer to the body than you might expect. A fragrance having a lot of oil does not automatically mean it will fill a room. That heavy concentration can also be one of Barrett’s biggest weaknesses. Some of their fragrances feel extremely oily on the skin. The atomizer may leave a visible sheen, and the fragrance can feel thick rather than airy. This can work well with amber, tobacco, vanilla, leather, and darker woody fragrances. It does not always work as well with citrus, aquatic, or fresh fragrances that should feel light, sparkling, and transparent. This oiliness is one of the most common complaints found in customer discussions, although other customers enjoy the density and strong longevity.

I’ve had a really hard time putting this one away lately!! Definitely in my top 5 of all time!!

A Ferris Wheel Sunset is one of those fragrances that instantly puts you in a relaxed, carefree mood. It captures the feeling of spending a warm evening at a seaside boardwalk as the sun slowly dips below the horizon. It’s bright, slightly sweet, airy, and comforting without ever becoming heavy. Rather than trying to be loud or overly complex, it focuses on creating an atmosphere—and it does that extremely well. The opening is fresh and uplifting with juicy citrus and fruity nuances that immediately feel vibrant. As it develops, the fragrance becomes smoother with soft florals and a gentle sweetness that reminds me of warm summer air. The dry down is clean, musky, and lightly woody, giving it a cozy finish that stays close to the skin while maintaining that sunset vibe from start to finish. Performance is good for this style of fragrance. I get around 6–8 hours of longevity, with moderate projection for the first 1½–2 hours before it settles into a pleasant personal scent bubble. The sillage is noticeable without overwhelming anyone around you. Best Seasons * Spring * Summer * Early Fall evenings Best Occasions This is perfect for casual outings, vacations, beach walks, date nights, outdoor dinners, or anytime you want something that feels effortless and uplifting. It’s easy to wear and hard not to enjoy. This isn’t a fragrance that’s trying to dominate a room. Instead, it creates a mood—warm, nostalgic, and peaceful. If you enjoy fragrances that transport you somewhere and make you smile every time you wear them, A Ferris Wheel Sunset is definitely worth experiencing. It’s one of those scents that reminds you fragrance isn’t always about making a statement; sometimes it’s simply about enjoying the moment. To me, A Ferris Wheel Sunset is definitely in the same general lane as Louis Vuitton L’Immensité. You get that fresh citrus, ginger, clean musk, and ambergris-type feel, but I would not say it is a one-to-one clone. L’Immensité smells smoother, richer, and more refined. A Ferris Wheel Sunset is a little brighter, sweeter, and more playful. It gives me a similar feeling, just in a more casual and affordable way.

Got a few more bottles in - each of them hard fought winners in my decant battles, each of them bangers. - Penhaligon’s The Cut: whoever would’ve thought I would finally come around to appreciate Clary Sage, but I find this incredibly aromatic gentlemanly composition to be insanely addictive. If @Paul Bartnicki is still on here, he will be rolling with laughter when he sees this - Givenchy Desobeisssnt: this is an incredibly elegant, smooth, fresh citrus, green scent with a gentle hint of tea. Easily my most refined summer fragrance and one of the few bottles on earth I would pay full retail price for - Thameen Diadem: this is a super rich amber warm spicy lavender done to perfection. I think this might’ve been discontinued, but I managed to scoop up a bottle at a great price and it’s a fantastic value for what you get.