Got this as part of my December sample selection - and its certainly the right scent for the season! To quote my wife - 'you don't smell bad, you just smell like a nice Yankee Christmas candle'.....😊🎄 The amber is somewhat in the background (at least to my nose), and while there is a hint of rose somewhere in there, the vetiver, and in particular incense - almost coming across as clove and all-spice (to borrow from some cooking references) are very prominent. It puts me in mind somewhat of Creed's Viking, but a little less bold, and a little more floral. I think I'll have to have another go at this one, I'm not 100% on it.

Inspired by @Michael LoCascio Sr SOTD yesterday, still in a bad way, and heavily medicated, hopefully I can take this on on my feet. To help we are using the OG. A classic from V&R. The star of the Show is that Pepper note. Opens up with Bergamont, Grapefruit, elemi & that gorgeous Pink Pepper. The middle notes continue with spices, Cinnamon, Paprika & Saffron. Resting on that lovely base with a combination of Leather, Tobacco & Vetiver. This is one of very few fragrances that just make me happy. It aint in my top ten list, mainly because the big brother is no 1, but ai still got huge love for this one. Id gove ot a 12 out of 10 score if I could. My Rating 10/10 Scent 3 Longevity 3 Sillage 3 Y/N 1

Fire On Ice is an excellent sent which appears to be based of Killian's Angel Share Paradise. It's a gorgeous boozy gourmand, with a bold contrast between an ice freshness and a fiery warmth. It captures the rich, boozy, and caramel sweetness of the Killian scent very well, offering an excellent alternative for a fraction of the price. Presentation is rather impressive too, from the flip open lid on the box, down to the sleek cylindrical flacon. The frosted glass ice cube, suspended within the bottle, which cleverly embodies the "Fire on Ice" concept of duality. Cognac, Black Raspberry & Cinnamon open the fragrance up, it's sweet and boozy, with the cinnamon adding a warm, welcoming spice and the raspberry providing a rich, juicy fruitiness. The heart mellows into a decadent gourmand sweetness with the caramel. The Frozen Rose Petals are key to the "Ice" concept, introducing a subtle, cool, and delicate floral element that balances the heatalong with the addition of Moss. The dry-down is woody and resinous, lending sophistication and depth. The woods provide a warm foundation, while Myrrh adds a smoky, slightly mystical resinous layer, all held together with a subtle Ambroxan. This is a good performer, expect this to be still on your clothes after a few days. Got this on one of my hoodies last week and it's still noticably there. I'm getting a good 8 hours on skin. Projection is fairly good too, creating a notable but not over-the-top presence. It projects well, especially in the opening. Perfect for Autumn and Winter due to its warm, spicy, and boozy character.Versatile for evening wear, date nights, and any time you want to feel cozy, elegant, or festive. It's a great choice for events where you want to make an impression. My Rating: 8/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1

Last month of the year and I am going to challenge myself not too buy anymore bottles this year, with 2 exceptions - Third Eye Iris Obsidian, which releases in just under 2 weeks - Xerjoff Naxos if a good deal comes along Outside of these 2 bottles, should we start a pool to see when I fail this challenge?😂

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