Alexandria Limited #78 100ml (V2) Added Ambroxan Think of this fragrance as high-voltage freshness. It hits you immediately with a massive, hyper-realistic blast of grapefruit and lime, sharpened by fizzy ginger. It’s not just citrusy; it’s electric and biting. As that initial rush settles, you get a cool, juicy layer of crisp bergamot, pear, grapefruit and green apple that keeps it from feeling sharp. But the real hook is the dry down. It warms up into a salty, mineral scent—thanks to heavy doses of Ambroxan and Ambergris—mixed with spicy woods and clean musk. It smells expensive, polished, and incredibly clean, lasting all day without turning heavy. It’s the kind of scent that works just as well in a gym bag as it does with a tailored suit. V2 has added timbersilk (iso super E) to elevate the base and add a woody dry down. Review to come Had to order in England as it is an original from Alexandria Fragrances UK

I wanted to pen an outline of a recent experience I had in acquiring a fragrance, and how this experience really encapsulates the intrinsic value of this platform and the members that drive it. @Edward Mooney reviewed a Lattafa fragrance – Teriaq Intense back in December 2025, the description (as usual) was outstanding, providing a high level of detail, as well as an evocative description of the specific character of the scent. I’d logged it as something I was really interested in, but……couldn’t track down an accessible way to sample it here in the UK. Fast forward 5 months, I’m on holiday in Bavaria, and, completely unexpectedly, stumbled across a middle-eastern fragrance shop – in Nuremburg! In case you’re ever there, checkout Kingdom of Perfumes – really good selection, and excellent retail presentation. Was browsing the impressive array of testers they had on display, when my eyes fell of a bottle of Teriaq – finally, I had an opportunity to try it out. It was fantastic, and very accurately reflected Ed’s breakdown. It struck me that without this platform and the blend of shared enthusiasm, knowledge, and expertise – as well as the effort that so many brothers invest in their thoughtful and consistent contributions – I’d be completely oblivious and missing out on so much. So big thanks to both @Antonio Centeno for creating the platforming and building the community, and of course to Ed for the awesome heads-up.

I get it. I'll readily admit that I'm picky when it comes to fragrances. I'm more likely to not like than to approve. There are several that I can fully respect and appreciate, even if they don't appeal to me, but I know how I am. When I do like them, they fall into two categories; ones that grab me immediately and ones that take time for things to warm up and click. That's why I like to take my time and try things repeatedly to see how they progress. A friend graciously offered to share a sample of Interlude 53 with me, which I very much appreciated. When I first tried it ... you know the old saying, square peg in a round hole? Well, it wasn't that. It was more of an oval peg in a round hole. It fit, but not exactly. But, even from that beginning, it very much intrigued me. So I put it aside and tried it here and there, letting myself learn its nuances and slowly taking the time for us to get to know each other. As I often do, I put on a fragrance to just enjoy for myself as I sit here on a Friday night. I decided to grab this one again (it's about gone at this point). Well, the tumblers on the safe finally clicked on the right combination and everything fell into place. It's smooth. It's deep. It's mature. It's patient. It carries a quiet confidence that doesn't need anyone's approval. It's the man that knows who he is and doesn't feel the need to try and impress anyone. In short, it was worth the wait for my senses and sensibilities to catch up to it. And it's really making me want to go put on a suit so I give it the respect it deserves. This feeling right here is exactly why I keep trying things. Because one day things might fall into place and I understand what has been sitting there all along.

My wins on theclone houses are from the middle east because some of them they make it last longer than the original expansive fragrances whether the designer or niche and middle east house are my wins. What clone houses are your wins?

He finally had a stomach bypass surgery today that should allow him to eat, get strengthened an finally start his cancer treatment. He came out from surgery as desired and planned, to God be the glory! I just came home from the hospital since yesterday afternoon, and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir EDP is still present on my shirt’s neck.