I'm taking my first plunge into Xerjoff fragrances today with a new sample of Naxos. I also picked up a sample of Torino21. Are there other obvious choices I should look for in my sample buying?

Starting the week with this one today and finishing a sample of it. I really enjoy this line, that freshness, clean luxurious scent is really worth it. It lasts more tan 6hrs on my skin with average projection, I do spray like 10+ of this one. Looking forward to add a full bottle to my collection, I also had a sample of the Leau & Intense, for me the Intense is #1, L’Homme #2 and Leau #3

Fragrantica posted a write-up recently about bottle designs. The good, the bad, the ugly. What say you? What are the tackiest and gawdiest bottles you have come across? What are the best? The One Million line has always screamed "obnoxious" to me. Conversely, I love all things Xerjoff when it comes to bottle design.

Good evening Brotherhood of Scent. It was a tumultuous Monday, but by the grace of God we made it through and the day is now in the books. Tonight I reached for something clean, calm, and grounding — Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford, a beautiful fragrance that was gifted to me by my son some years ago. It carries both elegance and sentiment, which feels fitting as the day comes to a close. Have a good night and rest well, family. Tomorrow is another opportunity to rise, move forward, and smell great doing it.

I'm not in a position to get compliments. I work from home, rarely get out. But I was trying a sample today of Armani Code Parfum and while getting my hair cut, the barber complimented my fragrance. My first fear was, oh I hope it's not too strong, but she said no, it was just right. And then when I got home, my February purchase was waiting in my mailbox. Not a bad day.