BOS brothers, here are a few standout posts from the BOS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Keith Mason for “My Final Post for a Few Years” and the heartfelt message to the community before beginning his church mission. The support and gratitude around his post showed exactly what a strong brotherhood can mean. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/my-final-post-for-a-few-years 👏 Shoutout to @Lon Chaneyfield for “WHY ORIGINAL FRAGRANCE HOUSES DON’T TALK ABOUT CLONES AND WHY THAT MATTERS” and its thoughtful analysis of how fragrance brands, originals, and clones are positioned. It gave members a nuanced topic to consider beyond the usual scent recommendations. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/why-original-fragrance-houses-dont-talk-about-clones-and-why-that-matters 👏 Shoutout to @Tony Longshore for “Nobilis Group Boycott” and bringing a timely industry controversy to the group with useful context. It generated a strong discussion about the fragrance community and the forces shaping it. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/nobilis-group-boycott 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “I'd Almost forgotten how good this is!” and the personal revisit of Boadicea Tobacco Sapphire as cooler weather arrives. Sharing why a fragrance earns repeat wear helps others understand the experience behind the bottle. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/id-almost-forgotten-how-good-this-is 👏 Shoutout to @Edgar Mertins for “And so starts the Sales season” and opening up a relevant seasonal discussion for fragrance enthusiasts. Timely posts like this help members compare notes and make more intentional purchases.

There are certain fragrances in the collection that I almost look forward to the weather getting colder just so I can wear them again. Tobacco Honey from Guerlain is definitely one of them. This morning in NY there was finally enough of a chill in the air that reaching for something warm, sweet and comforting just felt right. And this one certainly lives up to its name. There is a rich tobacco warmth underneath a beautiful honeyed sweetness that immediately gives me that cozy fall feeling. It has depth and richness, but what I really enjoy is how smooth and comforting it feels around me. Guerlain has become one of the favorite houses in our home, and fragrances like this are a big part of the reason why. It also just happened to get my wife's attention (In a good way) this morning 😎 And considering my other hobby involves sitting down with a good cigar, I suppose it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that “Tobacco Honey” gets my attention. 😎 This is one of the things I love about having a larger fragrance collection. As the seasons change, it almost feels like rediscovering an entirely different section of it. The freshies had their turn. Now we get to bring out the good fall stuff. 🍂😂

@Nick Clemente NEW LEVEL 9, WELCOME TO THE CLUB BROTHER 🍀 👌 😎

Well my brothers, I can't believe I'm making this post here, and apologies for my lack of a lot of engagement the last few weeks, it's been quite hectic and busy for me. As you guys know, I'm preparing to serve a mission for my church, and so as a result I'll be gone for 24 months. In the grand scheme of things, it isn't that long, but all of that being said, I'll still miss you guys a lot. I'll be able to stay in contact through email, however, so shoot me a DM and i'll be able to add you guys there to my list, and we can stay in contact there :) I just wanted to genuinely give this community my thanks and love, for being so supportive, kind, generous, and guiding me along the way. A lot of perfume collectors and communities can become snobbish or condescending, and rude to newcomers and make them feel less, but this community is the complete opposite, and allowed me to grow from inexperienced, to ambitious, to where I am now, successfully developing the tastes I've been able to have, and to the point where I've fallen in love with this hobby so much, that I want to start my own house one day. That right there is life changing, and honestly fragrance changed the course of my life, and gave me something to hope for, that I felt like I belonged in, perfectly. I've struggled to make friends a lot outside. Felt people who related to me. Felt like an oddball, like I didn't belong, and as a result I've felt so incredibly lonely and by myself, but building confidence, finding groups like this one, and ones outside in my real life have changed me so much. I know who I am now. I feel happy and comfortable in my skin. I've found my genuine style, passions, and dreams for the future, and I'm ready to start moving. So before I leave, I wanted to give you all shoutouts. To those who mean so much to me, I love you all, and I mean it. @Sean Kavanaugh, you've been such a wise and caring figure in my life, all with a strong sense of discipline, working, and hustling toward your goals. Your daily posts and quotes from Andy Frisella really helped me, and I've really missed hearing from you. Sending love and prayers, and hoping all is going well for you, my friend.

Yesterday was my birthday, and my wife took me out to try on watches and smell some fragrances. She’s the best! After a great day of looking and smelling around, she bought me a bottle of LV L’Immensité! I’ve tested it before and liked it, but not for the price. However, I didn’t realize the performance was so good on this! We went to dinner last night and I got two unsolicited compliments from strangers. This one is going to be one of my favorites!