Today I took my Mom to a medical appointment and we ended up going to have lunch to a mall across the street. There was a Burlington and we needed to go there for sure, where I found this long time member of my which list. - French Avenue - Vulcan Sable: $34.99 (An alternative to Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance) I’m planning to wear it tomorrow. It’s very promising. Stay tuned…

This is the second time I wear this one. An Angel Share by Kilian style, allegedly inspired by Lattafa Khamrah. This one it’s not as “cloying/syrupy sweet” as many find Khamrah, that is also denser and spicier. It’s a more smooth, refined, and easier to wear for any occasion. I wore it today in and out doors with 89 degrees Fahrenheit, and worked perfectly fine. It opens sweet, boozy, spicy and slightly woody. Then traditions to a less boozy and more floral and sweet facet. As it dries down turns to a more creamy, sweet, resinous and ambery aroma that has great projection and longevity. This one is a lot of bang for your buck.

It’s an alternative to YSL 6 place Saint Sulpice (I haven’t try this one). III Thriller is one of those fragrances that you smell and can’t really pinpoint what you are smelling (here is where it own its name 😅). It’s so well blended that when you approach your nose to it seams ethereal, but in the air, it’s magical making its notes to shine in every wave. It’s opens subtle a bit fresh, sweet and spicy. It has an oriental backbone, that isn’t too strong, but makes it very interesting, mysterious and complex. As it dries down turns to a more sweet, resinous, woody and ambery scent. It comes across very refined, sophisticated and elegant. IMO, this could easily work all year round (will not be too much on regular heat) and any occasion. Projection and longevity are great!

So I now have two bottles of light blue, old and new. The newer is superior in every way. What do I do with the old bottle? Use it up first quickly, or keep it around for “the good ol days” nostalgia? I know it may seem like a superficial question but I’ve never been in this situation before gents. Advice is welcomed.

Part of my all time favorites Top 5 - 10/10. One of the most significant lounges of 2024. It’s a woody, leathery, sweet, aromatic and resinous powerhouse, that isn’t offensive, but very exotic, luxurious, intoxicating, alluring, compliments getter, cooler weather, special occasions, great projection and longevity. I just can’t have enough of it.