It’s been awhile since I’ve picked up something new, and I’ve been wanting to experiment with different DNAs. Heard a lot about how great Amouage Decision is, but I haven't ever been a fan of the house. Some of their stuff is a bit too funky for me. Decision is supposed to be a good introduction to the house for people like me. I’ve been looking for samples for so long, but everywhere has been sold out. Enter Rayhaan Vantage… Saw a few reviews and posts in other forums about it, and people who like Decision have spoken highly about this one. I’ve heard it’s not a 1:1 but stands very well on its own as a fragrance anyway. Luckily, I was able to find this at my local discounter who just got one in. So far, I’m really enjoying it. The opening has a nice pop of orange along with a spicy sweetness. As it settles down, it gets sweeter and sweeter. The drydown is a nice, spicy vanilla sweetness with a middle eastern edge. Definitely has some projection the first 3 hours or so but after that, settles close to the skin for a pleasant incense sweetness. That sweetness lingers on skin for about 10 hours. My wife said it was ok, but she prefers the super mass appealing stuff. Wore this yesterday afternoon out and about and got two unsolicited compliments from strangers. Wearing it this morning again and have already received one. I’m sure it’s no where near Amouage quality, but it definitely makes me want to try the real deal. This one might be a big winner!

So I've been searching for a professional office daily driver and I found myself glued to Creed's Original Vetiver. For my taste, I dont need a lot of sprays and I can live with 6 hours of longevity. What I crave is the scent itself and the mood it puts me end. And OV was really scratching that itch for me, so when the sample I have of it ran out today, I had my first "empty bottle" experience. I've been at this hobby now for about a year and it's time to buy the full bottle.

Good morning gentlemen. Decided to wear this to work today one of my favorites. It could quite easily a signature scent of mine.

The old one. I’m going to grab a couple bottles of this since I like it more than the reformulation. This stuff is pure class! I feel like a gentleman who has his life together and tbh I’d pay anything for that feeling most days 😂

Hi everyone, pretty new to the world of perfume so still lots of stuff to discover & learn. Now I was wondering how you keep track of the perfumes you've smelled? I tend to make lists and notes so I have this note where I write some stuff, but it feels very chaotic since my explanations for some smells aren't very detailed ("smells too sporty for me" for example). So: where do you keep track? And what are the things you make sure to jot down regarding your opinion on specific perfumes?