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I am not sure if this is a placebo effect or not. But I was at Nordstrom in the afternoon and had a chance to sample the two most recent Mind Games releases. Sprayed both on skin. I think it’s called check play or play mate or play something, point being I had done the scent of the day spray of Purpose from the decant, I can still smell the sprays from Mind Games, but the Purpose is almost gone. I don’t know if it’s the atomizer or the juice inside the decants… from what everybody’s telling me the purpose is supposed to be a powerhouse. Has anybody else had issues with their order from decant X?

Sephora is having a cyber week sale, 20% off using code SAVEGIFTS. Unsurprisingly, Chanel products are excluded… but I’m looking at Gucci Guilty Absolu, Prada Paradigme, and other recent designer releases that haven’t hit the discounters yet.

Good morning, Brotherhood! Yesterday the sun was shining, and it was a gorgeous day, so I sprayed on some sunshine vibes in a bottle courtesy of @George Hernandez. Thank you brother, truly appreciate it! Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri was launched in 1999, and it’s still bangin’ to this day. Arancia di Capri translates to “Orange of Capri,” which is exactly what this fragrance is. This is one of the most photorealistic fragrances I’ve ever experienced, it captures the ripe juiciness of a mandarin orange and its rind. It’s a bright, aromatic fragrance with a deep orange citrus opening that makes you feel like you’re walking through an orange grove in the sunshine. Absolutely captivating, in my opinion. As this beauty dries down, the slightest touch of caramel and musk gives a soft sweetness to the orange and adds a little boost in projection. Think back to cruising through the mall and walking past an Orange Julius… you pop in, grab that cold, creamy orange drink, and take a sip. That’s exactly the vibe I get, a total time machine moment. Now let’s talk performance… The first time I wore this, I thought it stopped projecting after about two hours because I couldn’t smell a bit of it on myself. But to my surprise, when I walked in to see my family and gave them all a quick hug, they all said, “Damn T-Bone, you smell gooood!” (That’s my nickname.) Guess I went a little nose blind, which is a bummer because I really love this profile. The second wear, I hit myself with about 10 sprays and got around 4 hours of good usability, with a skin scent lingering for a couple hours more, which isn’t too shabby. Overall, this is a great unisex, situational fragrance that’s perfect for anyone looking for something different from the typical citrus lineup. It’s unique, stands out from the rest, and works beautifully on a warm day with the family or any casual event. I’m giving this beauty a 7.9/10, and it would be higher if it lasted a bit longer.

I have Christmas dinner at the country club on Monday. My collection has wildly changed since last year's dinner. Last year I wore FW Suits, an excellent alternative to YSL Tuxedo. Looking for some ideas. Maybe I have it or something in that space. What say you? Some that I am thinking of - J'Adoube - Grand Master - Mentor - Oajan - Intense Cafe