I had a conversation with my wife about something I wanted odors golf. She said how many hobbies can 1 person have. I said sorry but I want to smell good and play golf simultaneously. So serious question, what other hobbies do you gentlemen have? For me it’s fragrances, golf, pickleball and cigars.

Happy Weekend Brotherhood! Recently been glazing on the perfect work done by the Perfumer Yusuf bhai. I was a little skeptical about his dupes but when I got his Creed Oud Zarian replication in Extrait, I was very surprised! Not only did it match the original sample bottle I had, but lasted way longer. I can guarantee that these Yusuf bhai dupes are a 100% replication 🙌🏼 The Red and White bottles are Oud Zarian and Blue Talisman dupes but the Morning Acid is an original creation which smells like a mix of Sospiro and Indigenous Ginger (this dna i love so much)! Hard recommend for anyone willing to try, I got a good Yusuf bhai plug for the US 👌

Yes, I’m a little late giving “the one and only” my first full wearing, so I was with Dior Sauvage Elixir as well. As I’ve said before, I always got a powdery nuance from both of these that I was not a fan of. I both Asad once and returned it. Then I bought the OG, and got the same powdery nuance. Also, I was kind of waiting for the Asad hype to fade away to avoid smelling like everyone else. It took me more than a year to finally give it a full wear to the OG and understand and value the fragrance DNA. So, I bought Asad again now knowing what it’s all about. It’s very similar to the OG (not as strong), spicy/sweet, resinous, aromatic, woody and very masculine. Great projection and longevity. Definitely worth the hype, although there are other strong regarded contenders: - Khadlaj: Gaith - Fragrance World: Enigma Une I have 2 others in my collection that are less known but very good ones: - Sapil: Maison de Bois Pour Homme - Camara Perfumes: Vamos Voyage Elixir

After a few days with this fragrance I am ready to put my thoughts and musings below. Azzaro Wanted by Night is one of those scents that rewards patience. Up top it hits with a bold cinnamon-and-citrus spark—warm, spicy, and immediately attention-grabbing without turning harsh. As it starts to dry down, the fragrance gains depth and texture: a smooth leather tone shows up alongside a creamy vanilla warmth, and the woods begin to frame everything in a darker, more refined way. Give it a little more time and it really settles into its sweet spot—tobacco and leather become the stars, coming across rich, plush, and lingering, with a cozy “night-out” kind of confidence. It’s not the longest lasting scent on my skin, I do get 4-5 hours, I guess I am just used to the Montale’s, Mancera’s and other scents I have that last me 8-12 hours. Note breakdown (as listed on Fragrantica) **Top notes:** Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Lemon **Middle notes:** Red Cedar, Cumin, Incense, Fruity Notes **Base notes:** Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin, Iso E Super, Cypress

Wearing something nice and bright on a colder spring day.