Getting ready to go to a play at the Walnut Theatre in Philadelphia so I narrowed down my choice of fragrance to these two flipped a coin heads Aventus, tails Baccarat Rouge 540. Came up heads, so Aventus it is.

Wearing Dua’s homage to Slumberhouse Sova, a discontinued fragrance that’s impossible to acquire. It’s one of Dua’s most expensive fragrances at $100. It is a combination of many unusual ingredients including hay, beeswax, amber, vanilla and Tonka Bean among others. This is definitely an acquired taste which I haven’t acquired yet. I can’t compare it to any other fragrance I’m familiar with and I tend to wear it sparingly.

Every fragrance enthusiast has a "Point of No Return." It’s that first bottle that made you realize scent isn't just about "smelling clean" - it’s about identity, confidence, and how you choose to command a room. It was the moment you stopped grabbing whatever was on the bathroom counter and started building a signature. Today, we’re kicking off a 7-day challenge to find the "Gateway Scent" that started your journey. The Challenge: "The Scent That Started Your Journey" We want to hear about the specific fragrance that opened your eyes. Maybe it was a gift that made you feel like a man for the first time, or a scent you saved up for because you saw it on someone you respected. What was the bottle that turned "getting ready" into a ritual? HOW TO JOIN (Super easy) Drop your story in the comments under this post. Use this quick format: 1. The Scent: What was the fragrance that started it all? 2. The Origin: Who wore it, or how did it find its way into your hands? 3. The Representation: What did that scent represent to you at the time? (Sophistication? Power? A new chapter?) 4. The Journey: Where has your fragrance journey taken you since that first bottle? Optional: Feel free to attach a photo of the fragrance. HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS - Challenge will run for 7 days (starting today until Jan 23rd) - Post your story in the comments of this post (not separate posts) - Our team will personally pick the winner at the end - Winner will be announced next week Friday Jan 23rd - Winner gets a surprise gift from Antonio 🎁 WINNERS WILL BE PICKED BASED ON - Detail and quality of your comment (70%) - Thumbs up from others (5%) - Paid members will have plus points. RULES & LIMITATIONS - Must be Level 5 or higher to win - Free shipping (USA only; forwarding addresses accepted) The floor is yours. Which bottle changed the game for you? Tell us the story that started your fragrance collection below. 👇

Feeling like an Amouage day so I’m wearing my favorite one , Honour, a great scent for any occasion

Meeting friends for the Eagles 49ers game. Decided to go with Barrett’s Jungle Majesty, a great Tygar clone. Greeter at the front door told me I smelled good. Good way to begin the evening.