Another fairly warm day today so I'm going with this inspo of Louis Vuitton Imagination. To me, I think you can wear this all year round but might work a little better on the warmer days. And honestly, if I hadn't read the note breakdown on this one, I would have a really hard time describing what it smells like. I would probably say it just smells good and lasts. The citruses, ginger and tea all come together to make a pretty unique and pleasing fragrance. (It says olibanum too but I have absolutely no idea what that smells like - lol) All in all another good inexpensive inspiration of a very expensive fragrance, which I will never buy a full bottle of.

So today I’m wearing D&G The One EDP. I love this fragrance but after applying it this morning my wife asked what it was and said she didn’t really like it. How do you all react to your spouse not enjoying your fragrance. Do you wear it less. Not wear it at all. Or completely ignore it and wear what you like.

Gucci Pour Homme 2008 (Discontinued) $40 Yes, at the local pharmacy. It was the only bottle they had. They told me it was found hidden somewhere and they put it on sale, and nobody paid attention to it, until I discovered. Fragrantica has the 2003 version photo called Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, but the fragrance first lounged in 1976. The scent profile it’s amazing, doesn’t feel dated at all, but definitely mature for most noses nowadays. I’m so excited for being able to find this one at a great price.

9 PM Rebel by Afnan is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. 9 PM Rebel was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Gaël Montero. Top notes are Pineapple, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin; middle notes are Oakmoss, Cedarwood and Vanilla; base notes are Dry Wood, Ambergris, Caramel and Musk. 9 PM Rebel by Afnan is a unisex fragrance that offers a vibrant blend of fruity and woody notes. The composition opens with refreshing mandarin, pineapple, and Granny Smith apple, leading to a heart of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vanilla. The base notes of caramel, dry woods, ambergris, and musk provide a warm and lasting finish.

This is widely considered a "spot-on" or "1:1" clone of Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street. It captures the same fresh, barbershop-meets-luxury DNA but is often praised for having even better longevity than the original. ​Notes: * Top: Bergamot, Coriander, and Floral Accords. ​Heart: Apple, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. ​Base: Tonka Bean, Ambergris, and Woodsy Notes. ​Longevity: Excellent (8–10+ hours). Because it is a Parfum concentration, it survives a full workday and often lingers on clothes for days. It has strong projection (sillage) for the first 2–3 hours before settling into a dense, creamy aura. ​Occasion: Highly versatile. It works perfectly as a "signature scent." It is clean and professional enough for the office, yet sweet and alluring enough for date nights or evening events. It has a "well-groomed gentleman" vibe but is officially unisex. ​Season: All-season. ​Spring/Summer: The citrus and apple keep it fresh enough for warm weather. ​Fall/Winter: The vanilla, ambergris, and tonka provide the "weight" and warmth needed to cut through the cold.