If you had just $500 to spend on fragrances or a fragrance, how would you spend your hard earned money and why ? me personally I’d go Niche I truly get a more satisfying after the purchase is made

This came up, so I figured I would share with the Brothers, especially some of the newer brothers, Some times inexpensive isn't always the best route, as you can be sacrificing a lot. This is one of the reasons I started buying higher-quality perfumes. So here is a simple chart, or rather an FYI !!! https://www.instagram.com/p/DTxeut-kRrN/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Still doing my weekly challenge. Got a surprising competition between scents. First off St John does very well in cool weather. Layed down about 10 hits of USV1, sat down, lit the cigar and a breeze came through and I get this strong beautiful floral scents in the air blowing my way, looked over and my Narcissus flowers are really projecting their scent tonight. I have 3 planters with them.

Tonight, after showering, I reached for La Nuit de L’Homme from Yves Saint Laurent. About 30 minutes in, and this scent is sitting close to the skin in the best way. It opens smooth and slightly spicy, with that cardamom note giving it a warm, almost creamy feel. There’s nothing loud or sharp here—just a calm, confident softness that feels perfect for the evening. As it settles, it turns a little sweeter and deeper, but still very clean. It honestly feels like the kind of scent you wear when the night is winding down and you’re relaxed, not trying to impress anyone, just enjoying the moment. It’s subtle, masculine, and comforting. Right now, it smells effortless—like fresh skin with a quiet edge of sophistication. This is one of those fragrances that doesn’t shout, but if someone gets close enough, they’ll definitely notice.

Serge Lutens / Ambre Sultan — back to another winter favorite. The new Fragrantica site is taking some getting use to tho-