I was around 14 yrs old when I got a bottle of Preferred Stock for xmas. I probably went through 5-8 bottles of the stuff during my high school years. Then when I moved out on my own, perfume was a luxury a poor working teen couldn't justify spending his money on... so i wore nothing, but deodorant, for many years. Wearing Sauvage Elixir today, and it has a faint resemblance to my old favorite. (They share a number of notes) What was you first fragrance? Is there a modern scent that reminds you of it?

It's usually a bust, but want to check with you folks. Any Labor Day sales worthy of checking out? I did some quick poking around and didn't see anything that's screamed jump

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Megamare by Orto Parisi is an uncompromising interpretation of the ocean in fragrance form. It is a powerful marine composition that moves far beyond the conventional idea of a fresh aquatic scent, presenting instead an intense and almost elemental impression of the sea. The fragrance opens with a striking marine character salty, mineralic and intensely atmospheric before revealing deeper nuances reminiscent of seaweed, wet rocks, ocean air and the vastness of open water. Its evolution is particularly noteworthy for the way it combines freshness with darkness, creating an aquatic profile that feels both clean and mysterious. What distinguishes Megamare is its extraordinary presence and persistence. It is a fragrance of considerable projection, yet its appeal lies not merely in its strength, but in the distinctive olfactory landscape it creates. Rather than simply smelling fresh, it attempts to capture the raw character and depth of the ocean itself. For enthusiasts of niche perfumery, Megamare is best approached as an olfactory study of the sea—salty, mineral, intense, unconventional and unapologetically bold. Fragrance character: Marine • Salty • Mineralic • Aquatic • Fresh • Intense Performance: Exceptional longevity and projection Overall impression: A dark, powerful and highly distinctive interpretation of the open sea.

Montagne Buko intense @Raymond Reeves you were right. The opening to me is slightly different but the drydown is 1:1. After im done with my VIW ill be getting this one. Performance, unfortunately, is equally bad around 5 hrs. 9.5/10 Versace Man eau fraiche (retry) Better than last try. Fresh, light, clean and the poor performance of around 2-4 hrs is great for gym. If i find it sub £30 I’ll pick a bottle up. Nasamotto Pardon Dark chocolate, synthetic oud and sharp patchouli. Super high quality and distinctive. Dont know if i like it. Its fairly simple and there are much better options. Ill give it another try under different circumstances. Good performance at 6-8 hrs. 7.5/10 for now. Riifs freeze If you get a chance, buy a Rin detergent bar and give it a sniff. 1:1 similarity. If you cant think of what a off brand detergent powder from a dollar store would smell like. Some might like it but personally its trash. 4/10