Final count and unboxing of the haul. 1.LOUMARI PORTHOLE 2.LOUMARI AOMAK 3.BOHOBOCO PLUM SPRAY PAINT 4.BOHOBOCO MANGO YUZU GASOLINE 5.TANKHOUSE SECRET BEACH 6.TANKHOUSE VIBRANT SKYLINE 7.NICOLAI BOIS BELIZE INTENSE 8.NICOLAI NEW YORK INTENSE 9.NICOLAI PAVLOVA 10.NICOLAI PATCHOULI INTENSE 11.NICOLAI FIG TEA INTENSE 12.NICOLAI BAILAL LEATHER 13 MITTI VIRASAT 14.LE PERSONA WHISPERING KISS 15.LORENZO PAZZAGLIA EXTREME PASSION 16.LORENZO PAZZAGLIA CHERRY INK 17.LORENZO PAZZAGLIA GIN FUSION 18.LORENZO PAZZAGLIA TROPIKALYS KARMA 19.SCENTSEUM PEAU SONG 20.SCENTSEUM CHAMASIGOGALAE 21.SCENT TRUNK SALT 22.SCENT TRUNK TREE MOSS 23.Hellenist les dieux aux bains 24.ELECTIMUSS REVERIE HAZE 25.MITH ANOTHER TEA 26.MITH THAI TEA 27.MITH ONE FINE DAY MANGO STICKY RICE PLUS SAMPLES SAMPLES AND SAMPLES

Finally recouping from ScentFest, figure it's time to post some picks, hanging out with the boys, @Aditya Choksi @Thomas Chavez finally got to meet @Lon Chaneyfield and @Antonio Centeno which by the way if I could get a copy of the photo you took of us outside that would be great. We utilized all 3 days and the VIP pass was fantastic. I will get my haul pics put together for a later post.

Summary • Opening Blast: Absolute explosion of juicy tropical goodness right from the start - mangosteen, coconut, papaya, pineapple, star fruit, grapefruit, and apple all blending into this insanely vibrant, almost drinkable island smoothie. It’s pure sunshine in a bottle! • Heart Notes: Dives deep into creamy mango, banana, peach, melon, lychee, mulberry, and milky accords with soft violet and geranium. So smooth, indulgent, and fruity - it’s addictive! • Dry Down: Warms up beautifully into musky vanilla, amber, patchouli, myrrh, and a hint of plantain. Sweet, cozy, and still bursting with that sunny tropical energy. Obsessed! • Vibe & Performance: Bold, happy, and full of life - the ultimate summer banger. As an extrait it projects like a beast and lasts 8+ hours easy. Unisex but radiates fun and joy. • Seasons: Prime time is spring and summer — it shines brightest in warm weather, beach days, and hot sunny vibes. You can pull it off in early fall too if you want that tropical escape, and I think this can be worn year round. It’s definitely a warm-weather superstar but versatile enough for any season. • My Take as a Huge Fan: You guys already know I’m obsessed with Lorenzo Pazzaglia’s work and blind buy everything he drops, but Tropikalys Karma is next level genius! This one takes tropical fruits to an entirely different dimension — absolute perfection. I tried Gin Fusion as well and it is also top tier and blind buy worthy, but that’s for another post. Last night I wore it at Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf with my significant other. The waiters and waitresses could not stop smelling me — it was hilarious. Then I looked toward the back of the restaurant and there was Lorenzo eating with two other guys. I didn’t want to interrupt his dinner so I said nothing to the staff. What a crazy small-world moment! He and his company are completely humble and fantastic people — good-hearted, kind, and all-around gentlemen. His passion really shows through his interactions!!!

Met up with these guys and went for great food!!! Great guys @Thomas Chavez @Aditya Choksi @Henry Clay great guys and we went for great Chinese food.

As I explained last night, my X-Men (my Xerjoff collection) were victorious as my SOTE in a surprise victory over any selection from the Dark Empire (Amouage) as I selected XJ 1861 Renaissance for my dinner out last night. Tonight was a diffferent story. The plans included a summer party with a couple hundred people, so I had to play it a little safe. Nothing too forward, nothing too heavy - a real crowd-pleaser Afterall, I'm in the desert and it's about 70-75 degrees tonight and I'll be around a lot of people. Again, one of my X-Men seemed like a good choice. Maybe a little Torino21 or possibly a little Erba Gold would be in order. However, an unstoppable force spoke to me and guided me to a dove, and not just any dove, a Roja Dove. Specifically the Roja Dove that resides at 18-19 Burlington in London, England. One quick test spray of Roja Burlington 1819 and every single X-Man in my collection was toast. Burlington 1819 is a perfect summer fragrance that (IMO) may actually be worth the price of admission. The opening is a bright citrus blast of lime, grapefruit, and a very subtle mint. The quality of the ingredients are unmistakable and the skill of the blending is quite impressive. The mid continues with a clean and green vibe with a beautiful edge. At the base you MAY pick up some light tobacco, but the soft woods and musk were unmistakable. As I'm sure you know, this is an upscale creation but it's no beast. It's not particularly deep or heavy, and it's certainly NOT of an Amouage-level performance. The projection is moderate but unmistakable. It's a reward to those that choose to be physically closer to you, and believe me, they'll want to be physically closer to you (based on my experience tonight.) I would say the sillage is refined and polite, but it's there... This is a great choice for a nice summer evening and probably be a good choice during the day too depending on your situation. This is the sort of fragrance that gives Roja it's well-earned reputation as a top-tier niche House.