Big fan of the Spicebomg line. Night vision is a bold, Amber Fougere fragrance. Launched in 2020 as a more intense, refined successor to the 2019 edt version, this scent was crafted by perfumers Nathalie Lorson & Pierre Negrin. While the original Spicebomb line is famous for its fiery, explosive warmth, Night Vision EDP pivots toward a darker, electric green aesthetic. It kicks off vibrant & fresh before transitioning to a resinous warmth. In the opening, you are hit with a burst of citrus led by lemon essence and green mandarin, quickly joined by a spicy kick of black pepper & chili. This brightness soon transitions into a lush, aromatic heart where clary sage, rosemary & a unique green resinaccord take center stage, giving the scent its distinct herbal-woody character. As it settles into the base, it reveals its true depth; notes of incense, fir balsam & cedarwood blend together for a smoky, masculine foundation, while hints of almond & tonka bean add a subtle, creamy sweetness that rounds out the sharp edges of the spices. In terms of performance, this version of Night Vision is a substantial upgrade over the EDT, it lasts 6+ hrs on the skin. Its projection is potent during the first few hours, before settling into a persistent, alluring scent trail. Because of its dense, spicy, and resinous profile, it is best suited for the cooler months of autumn/winter, though it performs exceptionally well on brisk spring evenings. It is also a good night out fragrance, making it a perfect choice for date nights, clubbing, or any evening occasion My Rating: 8/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1

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!

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On my PDM streak. Today it’s their fresh release of 2025 Castley from Parfums de Marly. Here’s what I think. It opened bright and spicy: bergamot, pepper, ginger and grapefruit. It has a slight fizzy aspect to it, like Sedley. The mids are where the pepper is doubled down with the addition of neroli, petitgrain, timur and rose. It gives a herby, soapy nuance, but ginger is still very prominent for me. After a couple of hours, akigalawood, labdanum, benzoin and leather show up. Very soft and smooth, nothing sharp or strong. The soapy herbal nuance sits on top of this base. It’s different from Sedley. To me, this smells like a ginger kombucha that later turns into a luxurious herbal soap. Quite unique and not something I’ve smelled before or on someone. Performance is great. It’s been about 9.5 hrs and I can still smell it on my skin. Seems like a 10-12 hour fragrance, and that’s surprisingly good for a freshie. Although longevity is good, the sillage is rather weak. The first two hours were the best and then it becomes more of a skin-close scent. Today was a cold day though, so I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt. It does have similarities to some fragrances I’ve smelled, like the obvious one Sedley, Boss Bottled Beyond and Marwa. I’m still not a big fan of this herbal, soapy fragrance style, but I think I’ll eventually grow into it. I do wish it had a bit more sweetness. Overall, I’ll give it an 8.2/10. Better smelling and performing compared to Sedley. As of now, I’m still not impressed with the scent profile, but it could grow on me. Up next, I’ll complete the PDM trinity by testing Greenley.

Aqva Amara / Bvlgari — diving back into the vault today whilst prepping for the start of my work week and a long forgotten Bvlgari gem : Aqua Amara. The opening is aquatic, citrusy, and fresh. The primary notes I get are Sicilian mandarin, watery notes, neroli, and Indonesian patchouli leaf, the Indonesian patchouli leaf lingers in the background as a subtly sweet and earthy accord, giving the opening just a touch of "dirtiness", but in the best way possible; similar to Terre d'Hermes. The dry down is still citrusy, aquatic, and fresh, and the primary notes are still the Sicilian mandarin and watery notes. In fact, the dry down is very similar to the opening. … if you want a decent clone/dupe look towards Paris Corner Amorist or for something “similar” but unique unto itself Mancera’a Aqua Wood