Good day, everybody! Today I am battling two excellent Fragrance du Bois offerings: Oud Bleu Intense vs. Cayman Bleu Cayman Bleu is apparently an oudless reformulation of Oud Bleu Intense, and that’s apparent out of the gate. While they are very similar, Cayman Bleu opens a bit lighter and brighter, with a hint more citrus; while Oud Bleu Intense definitely has more depth with a touch of non-stinky oud and a more apparent incense note. Cayman Bleu did have a bit of a funky note at the open that I didn’t love (maybe the onycha, whatever that is) but thankfully it faded after half an hour. Both are monsters - 3 sprays to the arm for each, and 5 hours later I’m still getting both wafting up to my nose. The drydowns are similar, a lovely balsamic amber that still somehow hints at citrus. Both are full bottle worthy - definitely an interesting take on “blue” fragrances, built around amber and resin more than something like BDC which has more of a woody backbone. But I think I prefer Oud Bleu Intense - I enjoy the relative richness, which also makes it more versatile throughout the cooler months (but it’s still light enough for summer - just maybe not in the highest heat, where Cayman Bleu would definitely work better). Also, Cayman Bleu is harder to find at a discount as it’s a limited release. So taking all that into account, I’m thinking if I can find a deal on Oud Bleu Intense, I gotta get a bottle

A warm weather beast, GnTonic has a wonderful fizzy effervescence that really radiates in the heat. A beautiful blend of citrus, woods, and musk, it is effortlessly refreshing, timeless, classy, and masculine. Not particularly boozy, which I appreciate. Can be worn both casually and in more formal scenarios. More than worthy of being a signature scent or a daily driver. It is a rather unique fragrance, to my nose and I have never smelled anything else quite like it. It can also last a solid 6-8 hours, which is quite nice for a freshie! On a side note, I have a sample of ATH’s new fragrance Gin Sling on its way that should be here on Saturday. I don’t think they’re supposed to be very similar, but I am looking forward to comparing and contrasting the two scents, nonetheless! Happy Thursday, everybody!

Just saw this - Jomashop has a tester bottle of the Boss Collection Passionate Chypre for $48. I got my nose on this at a duty-free shop last week and it was really good. Basically, it’s a very classically masculine mossy vibe with a deep black cherry note, dark and not sweet or overpowering. I can’t promise it, but when I’ve gotten testers of the Boss Collection from Jomashop before, they came with a cap. I think this is a steal and if I hadn’t gone overboard recently with a bunch of other purchases, I’d probably scoop this up. https://www.jomashop.com/hugo-boss-unisex-the-collection-passionate-chypre-edp-spray-3-4-oz-tester-fragrances-3616304472138.html?srsltid=AfmBOopxGX5M2oD4IA4q4Zptvtk7xq8I6mlmCteEdE-j3aLq1hdOLRVG

Inspired by going through My collection and wearing all of my Aventus DNA frags I thought I would do something similar but with a single brand. Since they sit beside each other on the same shelf, I thought I would start with these two Burberry and Guerlain. Neither of those appeal. Let me know what you think I should try. I may not have it but I might Thanks in advance

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