... interesting list -- thoughts on on fragrances for us "mature" guys ?? FRAGRANCES IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: 1) YSL - M7 Oud Absolu 2) Guerlain - L'Homme Ideal Parfum 3) Amouage - Gold Man 4) YSL - La Nuit de L'Homme 5) Tom Ford - Oud Minerale 6) M. Micallef - GNTONIC 7) YSL - L'Homme 8) Acqua di Parma - Colonia Mirra 9) Jean Paul Gaultier - Scandal Le Parfum 10) Hugo Boss (Private Line) - Cotton Verbena

Endless Sea / Superz. Budapest — hot day, high heat, dry winds rinse & repeat it seems … Today is Endless Sea, a lot of comments saying it’s nothing more than a Megamare clone, but I disagree, the floral rose in this gives it its own identity while still feeling marine Endless Sea by Superz. is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Endless Sea was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Gökhan Şimşek. The fragrance features Sea Notes, Moss, Bergamot, Lemon, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Sandalwood, Rose and Patchouli.

Creed Iris Debonair — “ Creed Iris Debonair. And when Creed drops something new people pay attention because this house has been doing this since 1760. That's not a typo. Early reviews liken the scent to refined office and date-night scents in the designer iris category, such as the Dior Homme line, Givenchy Gentleman EDT Intense, or Prada L'Homme. Bergamot, violet leaf, pink pepper and lavender open it up - fresh, a little spicy, a little herbal. That violet leaf right up top is what makes this different from a standard opening. It adds this green, almost dewy quality that sets the tone perfectly. Then iris, orris and violet hit the middle and that's the heart of the whole fragrance. Iris and orris are basically the same plant - orris is the root - so layering them together creates this deep, powdery, cool floral depth that only the best iris fragrances achieve. Violet adds softness alongside it. Sandalwood, amberwood and musk close it out warm, clean and smooth. This base is what makes it wearable for hours without getting heavy. Iris, floral, woody, musky. Unisex and genuinely elegant. This is a fragrance for somebody who doesn't need to explain their taste to anybody. Top: Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Lavender Middle: Iris, Orris, Violet Base: Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk Price guess: $380-$480 Best season: Spring and Fall. Iris is a transitional season fragrance at its best. @chrisdaceo | Christopher Lee Fragrances

I Will by Giorgio Armani “ Giorgio Armani I Will. And that name combined with that dark bottle fading from black to amber is already giving strong, confident energy before you even spray it. Bergamot, Madagascar vanilla, lavender and violet leaf open it up - that's a really interesting combination. You got citrus, floral, herbal and something green all happening at once. The Madagascar vanilla right up top is unusual and it gives this warmth from the very first second. Then woody and leather close it out and that's where it gets serious and masculine. Woody, leather, fresh spicy, vanilla. Six notes total but they paint a complete picture. This is the kind of fragrance that smells expensive without trying to explain itself. The leather and wood base sitting on top of that Madagascar vanilla opening is what makes this different from every other Armani fragrance. It's warmer, darker and more confident than what they usually release. Unisex but this is leaning masculine for sure. The person who wears this doesn't need to announce themselves - people just notice.” Top: Bergamot, Madagascar Vanilla, Lavender, Violet Leaf Base: Woody, Leather Price guess: $130-$180 Best season: Fall and Winter. This is a power move fragrance for cold weather. @chrisdaceo | Christopher Lee Fragrances

I bought this one a while ago and I think I have never worn it before. This is a classic fougère with the distinctive, refined, and timeless Cartier’s DNA. This is not for everyone though, will be more nostalgically appealing to the matured crowd. It opens fresh, aromatic and spicy, transitioning towards a more intense spiced scent. At the dry down turns to a more subtle woody, mussy and resinous scent. Today I was running on a 90 degrees heat, it performed beautifully. This is a four season, any occasion, average projection and longevity.