I went shopping with my Mom and visited a fairly new store called Max’s Department Store, with several stores in Puerto Rico already. It’s not the first time I visited one of their stores, but the first time I see Middle Eastern fragrances there. The had a sale so I got this ones: - Lattafa: Fakhar Platin - $25.50 (A YSL Y Elixir alternative /twist) - Emper/Le Chameau: Arabia Code (An alternative to Armani Code Parfum) - $ 21.25 Both smelled great out of the paper strips, reviews coming soon.

This is a Creed Absolu Aventus alternate/twist. It has a very juicy, rich, citrusy, sweet, floral and leathery opening. As it dries down the citrusy accords serves as a backbone transitioning to a more green, mossy and woodsy scent. It works for any season and occasion, with good projection and longevity. It could be found at Marshalls and TJ Maxx for about $16.99 and worth every penny.

I bought this one a while ago and I think I have never worn it before. This is a classic fougère with the distinctive, refined, and timeless Cartier’s DNA. This is not for everyone though, will be more nostalgically appealing to the matured crowd. It opens fresh, aromatic and spicy, transitioning towards a more intense spiced scent. At the dry down turns to a more subtle woody, mussy and resinous scent. Today I was running on a 90 degrees heat, it performed beautifully. This is a four season, any occasion, average projection and longevity.

Just wondering... do you change the number of sprays you apply based on the weather? If it's very hot do you alter your routine to suit? Me? I apply 5-7 sprays as a general rule, but if it's hot I basically run myself a bath of fragrance and dip myself in it for an hour. Interested to see the poll resuts!

9 PM Rebel by Afnan is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Gaël Montero. Top notes are Pineapple, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin; middle notes are Oakmoss, Cedarwood and Vanilla; base notes are Dry Wood, Ambergris, Caramel and Musk.