It really needs no introduction. If you like this DNA, you will really like this. It’s deeper, darker, and more mature than the original. Longevity is amazing- about 12-14 hours if not more on skin. Good projection for about 6 hours. This one is worth the money in my opinion, but BT is in my top 3 of all time favorite DNAs.

I want to extend a huge shoutout and thanks to @Rich Toczynski ! I have looked everywhere, to no avail, for Michael Malul South Slope after finding West Loop at Marshals. I called probably 25 and it was a no go! Thankfully our brother was able to find one and sent it over! I received it last night! Much appreciated brother!

Arashi Reef comes off like a modern tropical aquatic that’s built to be easy, clean, and mass appealing. Right from the opening you get a burst of juicy fruit—there’s a noticeable tropical sweetness mixed with citrus that gives it a bright, almost vacation-type vibe. It doesn’t go overly sugary though; it stays pretty balanced and fresh. As it settles, the scent leans more into that aquatic territory. There’s a light floral touch in the background, but overall it’s about that clean, breezy “ocean air” feel. It never gets heavy or dense—everything stays smooth and easygoing. The drydown is where it simplifies even more. You’re left with a musky, slightly woody base with that familiar ambroxan clean skin scent. It’s the kind of dry down that just smells fresh and put-together without trying too hard. Performance is about what you’d expect from this style. You’ll get a few hours of solid projection early on, then it sits to the skin. Not a beast, but not weak either—just very wearable. In Arizona heat, this is right at home. It’s the type of fragrance you can throw on in the morning and not worry about it becoming too much as the day heats up. Very safe, very versatile, very easy to wear. Overall, Arashi Reef isn’t doing anything groundbreaking, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a clean, tropical freshie that does exactly what it’s supposed to do—smell good, feel refreshing, and be easy to reach for. If you’re looking for complexity or uniqueness, this isn’t it. But if you want something effortless for hot weather, this hits the mark.

Yes, from the local pharmacy again! · Davidoff: Cool Water EDT - $24 I already had the Intense version first. I both this one out of nostalgia. It reminds me my first trip to Spain and Portugal in 1992; it was my signature scent then. · Dolce & Gabbana: Devotion Parfum - $68 I already had the EDP, which I like a lot although it is polarizing. The Parfum smoothens out the rough edges around the coffee note, making it more sophisticated and mass appealing. · Lattafa: Bade’e Al Oud Sublime - $26 An alternative to Kayali: Eden Juicy Apple | 01 EDP. For most, this one might come across too fruity and feminine leaning at the first sniff. However, the dry down smoothens a lot and feels perfectly unisex. I wait this long to get it at a reasonable price, just to complete the collection I wanted to have from this line. WHY I’M SHARING ALL OF THIS? FOR THE RECORD: I just want to make a point about the plurality of this hobby. I like to collect fragrances, regardless brands, cost, or subjective quality. For many this is a waste of money that I should save to commit to a curated expensive “top notch quality” niche fragrances collection. I understand their reasoning, but they are reflecting them selfs on me, that it is not the way I enjoy this hobby. I love niche expensive fragrances, and I have them in my collection. But I have never and I will never pay the ridiculous amount of money they ask for them, I don't have it, and even if I have it, I will not pay it. I have bought my niche fragrances at the best discounted prices. I think that it’s very nice to have a curated expensive niche collection. If that is your thing, good for you! For me that is boring. I love and enjoy having as many options as possible at the best prices ever, that is what makes me happy, and no argument will take that away. There is space for everything and everyone in this community and no one has to be ashamed for sharing their experiences, thoughts, choices and fragrances passion. So, let people enjoy this hobby the way they like to and be happy (as you do), stop criticizing, mind your own business, and let us all enjoy our selves. Shall we?

Good day gentlemen. I thought I already posted this morning, but couldn’t find it. I did one drop of this perfume oil on my wrist touch my wrist together applied my wrist to the back of my neck and applied the wrists to the back of the hand so far nine hours in. I’m still getting some of it. It’s not a beast of a projection, but it’s a nice close fragrance. I think it’s designed for layering but if you like orange fragrances like I do and it’s perfect just by itself I recommend it. I got it from a rack store for a decent price.