This is Dua's version of Ex Nihilo's Amber Sky. I have not tried the OG so no comparison. This is a fresh delivery and initial thoughts, as always with Dua I give them at least 3-4 weeks shelf time to do their thang, then I will do full review and judgement. Opens up with citrus, some nutmeg or baking spice and a dominant sweet resinous note. For about 15 min it can be a bit much if sprayed too much in the same spot. Dry down is fantastic, soft, smooth amber, vanilla, Tonka and creamy sandalwood . Side note, opening to mid experience is much different in clothes, it is brighter, more citrus, spice and less resinous. @Ben E I know you wanted to hear about this one

Eau Forte is described as alcohol-free and water-based, not typical of many potent men’s fragrances Because it’s milder/more subtle than many heavier colognes with less projection and more close-to-skin scent after the first hour.. it may be less overwhelming at night. The combination of spices, soft lavender, and musky woods could feel cozy or comforting rather than energizing.. especially if used sparingly.. Let’s hit the pillows guyz..

Here it is, THE LIST. This is a list of the Brotherhood's nominations for the top 10 out of 10 fragrances. This is your reference point as of December 2025. For those that posted, thank you. Enjoy! I've sorted the list into two categories. The most listed houses and the most listed fragrances in order. Houses: 12 x Amouage 11 x Dior 11 x Parfums de Marly 10 x Xerjoff 8 x Creed 5 x Tom Ford 4 x Giorgio Armani 4 x Hermes 4 x Mancera 3 x Aaron Terence Hughes 3 x Chanel 3 x Dolce&Gabanna 3 x Guerlain 3 x Louis Vuitton 3 x Memo Paris 3 x Michael Malul 3 x Ralph Lauren 2 x Azzaro 2 x Boadicea the Victorious 2 x Cartier 2 x Hugo Boss 2 x Jo Malone 2 x Roja 2 x Viktor&Rolf 2 x Yves Saint Laurent Abercrombie and Fitch Balmain Caron City Rhythm Clive Christian Dua Gissada Goldfield & Banks Initio Jean Paul Gaultier Kilian Laurent Mazzone Masque Milano Mind Games Mission Fragrance Nasomatto Prada Precious Liquid RDZ Theodoros Kalotinis Tumi Versace Fragrances: 4 x Amouage Interlude Black Iris 3 x Amouage Reflection 45 3 x Parfums de Marly Haltane 3 x Xerjoff Monkey Special 2 x Amouage Interlude 53 2 x Creed Royal Oud 2 x Dior Fahrenheit 2 x Dior Homme Parfum 2014 2 x Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDT 2 x Mancera Red Tobacco 2 x Memo Paris African Leather 2 x Parfums de Marly AlthaÏr 2 x Parfums de Marly Carlisle 2 x Tom Ford Oud Wood 2 x Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille 2 x Xerjoff Alexandria II Aaron Terence Hughes Guapo Extreme Aaron Terence Hughes Hombre Aaron Terence Hughes Red Fever Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Amouage Opus XIV Amouage Reflection Man Amouage Tribute Attar Azzaro The Most Wanted Intense Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum Balmain Carbone Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire Boadicea the Victorious Fire Sapphire Caron Pour Un Homme Cartier Declaration Parfum Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum Chanel Bleu de Chanel EDP Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum Chanel Pour Monsieur City Rhythm St. John USV1 Clive Christian Blonde Amber Creed Aventus Creed Aventus Absolu Creed Bois du Portugal

At the end of a rough day, UPS showed up at my door about five minutes after I got home. Wish all deliveries were timed that well. My bottle of Austin showed up. Really like the presentation City Rhythm does.

A fragrance that need no explanation. Currently 9° with the windchill, today's my daughter's birthday so I'm out taking her shopping then dinner, kinda a no brainer to throw on some black orchid