New replacement for the discontinued previous release. Kind of excited as I like the old version. Gradient goes the other way? Lol

Today’s SOTD is Dior Homme, and despite the relatively brisk air, it feels perfectly dialed in for the day. The interplay of bergamot, Iso E Super, and smooth woods creates a refined, modern elegance that’s understated yet unmistakably confident. Its sillage is controlled and professional—present without crowding the room, leaving a polished trail rather than a statement cloud. Longevity is equally impressive, carrying comfortably through the workday and reinforcing why Dior Homme remains such a reliable, grown-man staple.

So I got this as a late Xmas gift. Trying out some interesting scents! Any good recommendations?

The temperature was frigid (low 20s) which is very cold for us here in Pensacola. With temps that low I decided to go ahead and try Happiness Oud from French Avenue. Happiness Oud is an uplifting take on oud (not real oud) that balances warmth with freshness. It opens with a very bright and noticeable citrus and spicy ginger, which makes it feel kind of energetic with an almost sparkling start. The opening almost makes me think of a fresh fragrance and this definitely isn’t, although I think this could be worn in warmer weather by being easy on the trigger. As it settles, you start to get some of the smooth woods and the sweetness (not sure if this could be from the licorice but it’s there. During the dry down you actually get a lot of the vanilla, herbal notes and the musk. All there and all very discernible even to my untrained nose. The oud here is very wearable, it’s not harsh at all, It actually leans slightly sweet and woody with a very comforting vibe. Performance is very good! And projection in the first few hours is strong. The longevity is also very good as well. It was still prominent 8+ hours later when I showered and washed it off. All in all this is a very good fragrance and from what I can remember from the decant of the OG that I had a couple months ago this gets very very close but I think that the OG was smoother all the way through. Thanks for the recommendation @Jonathan Ventura !

Temperature is low this morning in Central Florida so I decided to wear something a bit stronger. Zafferano Ambrosia ia an Extrait de Parfum. Zafferano Ambrosia, part of the floramber spicy olfactive family, opens with a vibrant blend of bergamot, red mandarin, and ginger notes. At its heart, orange flower nuances intertwine with saffron extract and jasmine sambac absolute, delivering a captivating floral intensity. The fragrance concludes with a deep and sensual base of patchouli accents, vanilla, and amber accords. The fragrance is housed in a transparent glass bottle, highlighting the colored jus with a precious, decorated porcelain cap, and is presented in the Maison's iconic yellow hatbox. This fragrance is not yet listed on Fragrantica. Top NOTES - Italian red mandarin - Calabrian bergamot - Ginger HEART NOTES - Saffron - Orange flower - Jasmine sambac BASE NOTES - Vanilla - Patchouli - Amber accor