SOTD - Que Chimba - Lorenzo Pazzaglia

¡Qué chimba es que rico!

Between grinding it out and helping build a powerhouse operations team here in sunny Las Vegas, I was rocking a sample that our boys

@Ben E

and

@Lon Chaneyfield

inspired me to grab, Que Chimba by none other than the mad fragrance scientist himself, Lorenzo Pazzaglia. Launched in 2025, this Extrait de Parfum is a tropical, oriental, nuclear-level scent bomb that could probably outlast your weekend plans! 💣🌴

Not gonna lie, I had zero idea what to expect… so I went with a humble 1ml decant. Brothers, that was plenty. From the very first spray, this thing went wild! I’ve truly never smelled anything quite like it. The only thing remotely close is Maison Crivelli’s Oud Maracuja and that’s just because of the passion fruit.

Right off the top, BOOM! A juicy, mouthwatering guava and passion fruit explosion hits you, quickly followed by sharp clove and star anise giving that slightly sweet licorice twist. Fruity. Spicy. Slightly Christmassy. 🎄 Then as it settles, some floral warmth and tobacco start peeking through, rounding everything out into a cozy, tropical vibe.

After an hour or two, Que Chimba really blooms, turning into a vanillic, warm, woody fruit cocktail that somehow feels tropical and comforting at the same time. 🍹🔥

Here’s a couple comments that were made yesterday by some innocent bystanders. (Coworkers) “Wow, did you get a new one? It’s fruity with vanilla… did you steal that from your daughter? Oh wait.. I smell wood it's different! I can tell Tommy has been in this room.” 😂 And another: “Bro, your cologne is STRONG.” And this one was at hour nine! Both noticed it, neither hated it which tells you everything you need to know. It’s different. It’s bold. It’s not your everyday crowd-pleaser and that’s exactly what I love.

Performance? Unreal. This thing projects like Pepe Le Pew, leaving a scent trail everywhere I went. Easy 10+ hours of beast mode.

Final score: Solid 8.2/10, unique, and totally worth a try if you can handle something daring. But fair warning, this is not blind-buy safe. Test it first, brothers. If a deal pops up though… yeah, I’m snatching a bottle.

Until next time, stay kind, smell amazing, and keep rocking on! 🤘

TOP:

Star Anise, Guava, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Passionfruit, Peach

Mid:

Sweet Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Damask Rose, Heliotrope, Cataleya Orchid

Base:

Cedarwood

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