Good Morning Brotherhood from a sunny, cool Chicago. We are still making that transition into spring, and I love seeing the sense of renewal that comes when we actually get to experience the seasons changing. I have been very busy, and this weekend was no exception, but I did get to link up with my brother from another mother, @Paul Bartnicki , for our quarterly frag field trip to House of Dubai and hangout. I walked away with four absolute bangers, in my opinion. My scent of the day is B683 by Marc-Antoine Barrois. It may be reminiscent of its brother Ganymede, but it is not redundant at all. To my nose, this composition is spicier, more resinous, and more earthy, with less of the metallic edge, though there is still a hint of metallic and ozonic presence here. It also comes across as less floral. There feels like a deliberate touch of something edgy and synthetic in the composition that gives it an unusual character, but it is not off-putting at all. This fragrance puts me in mind of a city center just after a fresh rain, when the water is drying on the concrete, people are moving through a busy morning, and all those different aromas are blending together in the air. Projection is fantastic at about 6 feet, and the sillage is just as strong. This is my first full wear, so I cannot speak on longevity yet, but as it stands right now, I give B683 a solid 8.75.

A complete package of fresh, citrus sparkling ozonic fresh musky green and woody fragrance. A beast projection for 2 hours with 6 sprays and last 12 hours on clothes.

Good Morning Brotherhood another warm rainy day in the Chi sitting comfortably in the high 60s and I’m not mad at it at all. One day closer to the weekend and I’m determined to get at least one solid day of real rest in because it’s been nonstop lately. Now for the scent of the day… this one is a bit of a letdown story. About a month ago I grabbed some samples from the house of Zaharoff after hearing a lot of hype from the Brotherhood of Scent, and I even secured a full bottle on the secondhand market at a steal thinking I struck gold. Today I went with Signature Seraphim Red. On paper, this one checks boxes I typically enjoy. It opens with that salty aquatic breeze that gives you a fresh ocean air vibe, followed by light florals that keep things airy and slightly sweet. As it settles, you get a soft resinous woody base that should anchor the composition. Sounds like a win… but the execution just isn’t there for me. About two hours into this wear and I had to overspray heavily just to get anything noticeable, which is almost unheard of in my rotation. Projection is virtually nonexistent—it’s sitting extremely close to the skin, and even at my desk I have to search for it. The sillage follows suit… someone would have to be well within arm’s reach to even catch a hint of this. Now to be fair, it’s not a bad fragrance—it’s actually quite pleasant in a soft, understated way. But for my taste and expectations, especially with all the hype behind it, this just doesn’t move the needle. At best, I see this as a bedtime or intimate setting scent. Unfortunately, this one is not full bottle worthy for me. Final rating: 6.75 Make it a great day and keep pushing forward OutCasts 👊🏾

Came home today to a pleasant surprise

Rocking one of the best designer scents and dna’s out there. Had to take my car to get some work done today and thought I would bless the waiting room with this incredible scent. Oversprayed the heck out of it so I am radiating like a signal beacon, even after 2 hours. This is such a universal scent that fits in any situation. Such an upbeat scent that brightens a room. It lasts all day and may not bring the compliments all the time, but definitely find people hanging out close to me for longer. Also one of my wife’s favorites on me so that’s a plus too. Stay smelling great my brothers.