What a week I've had picked up some great ME additions last week, did well at nationals then yesterday I finally came across a bottle of the Elusive Lucky from the 1 Million line. And it came at a bargain price too. ​If the original 1 Million is a gold bar representing raw excess, 1 Million Lucky is the adrenaline rush of a winning streak at a high-stakes poker table. All joking aside, this 2018 releaase, pivoted away from the heavy cinnamon-leather of the original toward something crunchier & rather enjoyable. It is a creation of Givaudin perfumer Natalie Gracia-Cetto. That's the lady who was co- responsible for Le Male Parfum amongst others. I'd describe it as Nutty, Ozonic & Sweet.Unlike many flankers that just tweak the original, Lucky creates its own identity. It’s built around the contrast of an airy freshness & gourmand richness. The opening starts with a burst of Plum, Grapefruit & Ozonic notes. It’s watery & bright, but the plum gives it a dark, jammy sweetness that prevents it from feeling like a generic blue fragrance. ​The heart is where the magic happens. A heavy dose of Hazelnut mixed with Honey & Cedar. It smells like roasted nuts drizzled in syrup. It's warm, crunchy, with a gourmand vibe, without being cloying. As it settles into the drydown, notes of Amberwood, Patchouli & Oakmoss take over. The sweetness remains, but it’s grounded by a masculine, woody backbone that keeps it from smelling like a dessert. ​For an edt this performs really well, I'm averaging 6hrs on skin, with a good protection for the first 2 hours, then settles into a noticeable scent bubble. This is a cold Winter fragrance, but you might get away with some spring wear. Also great for nights out. The Hazelnut note is very pleasant & enjoyable. After the og gold bar, I lost interest in the numerous flankers, but this is a really good one to have. My Rating 7.5/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 2 Y/N 1

Finally here quick smell is beautiful!!! Package and bottle gorgeous!!! Can’t wait for full wear!!!

This is another one that came in this week that I'm happy to add to the reunited series 😂. I grabbed a decant of this a few years back and loved it but at the time it reminded me of Mancera Silver Blue so it wasn't a necessity. Owning a full bottle of Silver Blue now and comparing these side by side they are not similar but it's gotta be the spicy notes. Something in these spicy note blends I find addictive. They are not identical but they must trigger the same thing in my memory. I'm so determined to find what this reminds me off I've also added Barouj Perlador(Carlisle clone) to my arm against the silver blue and ivory route trying to see the similarities. None of these are alike in my opinion although it appears people find Carlisle and Ivory Route similar. I'm getting some sort of smokey essence from the ivory route that isn't listed in the accords. Ivory Route to me is a smooth spice blend with some sort of underlying sweetness with smoke. This stuff is amazing. Definitely a cold weather fragrance that will be better appreciated in those conditions. Does anyone have any experience with this and have any idea what it's similar too? It's driving me nuts lol.

Good morning, I hope you’re adjusting well to the time change. With the recent warm weather, it feels like spring has finally arrived in Denver, and I decided it was the perfect time to switch to my spring scents. I recently tried my travel-size Ocean Noir by Michael Malul, and here are my thoughts. From the moment I sprayed it, the opening notes struck me as very safe and masculine. It reminded me of a classic shower gel with an ocean scent—fresh and clean. The initial blast is slightly oceanic, with a light, salty smell combined with a hint of citrus, making it an excellent choice for daily wear. This fresh opening is quite pleasing and lasts for about 5 minutes before the middle notes start to emerge. As it transitions, a salty, seaweed-like note unfolds, adding a nice depth to the fragrance. Around the hour mark, the scent evolves into a darker, warmer essence, with tonka and amber coming into play, marking a shift from the fresh notes. In terms of performance, Ocean Noir puts on a strong projection during the first hour, then settles into a moderate projection that lasts through about the fifth hour. By the seventh hour, the scent noticeably fades, but it still lingers in a subtle way. Wearing this fragrance helped the name “Ocean Noir” resonate more. The way it opens fresh and then transitions into a warm, darker aroma truly encapsulates the essence of the name. This is a distinctly appealing blue scent that can be worn year-round. While it may not stand out drastically from other blue scents in your collection, it’s definitely a solid addition. If you're still building your lineup of blue fragrances, I highly recommend checking this one out.

Reunited! Fresh out of the mailbox 📬 is the well know Cedrat Boise. I've only owned a decant of this after all of these years. I've even purchased a bottle as a gift for my old boss. I had to finally snatch this up for myself. This is the scent I was wearing when i received my biggest unsolicited compliment from a stranger and that moment has stuck with me. This classic has citruses black currant and spices in the opening..fruity notes, patchouli leaf and water jasmine in the mid...cedar, leather, sandalwood,vanilla white musk and Moss in the base. Known as a competitor to Creed's Aventus but I do not find them similar or redundant. Owning both is a great idea. Not known as a leather fragrance but I get the leather in here and it's as close as I'll get to enjoying a leather fragrance (I'm not a fan of leather fragrances). If you've never smelled this try it please and if you have share your opinion.