They finally arrived — and I opened the box like a kid on Christmas morning who specifically asked for swagger. After much anticipation, this evening I received both new fragrances from the house of Elyon Dubai (Curly’s Fragrances), and even though I only planned a quick test, I ended up doing a full sniff-session like a sommelier with a grudge against subtlety. BLUF: I am thrilled with the blind buy — these two just earned a seat at the table next to my Tom Ford, Creed, and Xerjoff. Infinity smells like a luxury night drive in a leather interior — smooth woods, a soft touch of sweet fruit, and just enough rose to whisper, “Yes, this costs money.” It’s the fragrance equivalent of pulling up in a blacked-out car with ambient lighting, even if you’re really just going to Walgreens. Himeros (my favorite) is Infinity’s darker, mysterious cousin — the one with a motorcycle, excellent hair, and zero interest in returning phone calls. It’s smoky, leathery, sweet in the most dangerous way, and powerful enough that one spray feels like you’ve just entered a villain’s penthouse. Definitely not my usual “office-safe” choice, but tomorrow night it’s coming with me to the Cowboy Dance Hall. A cowboy with Middle Eastern flair? Boots, leather, oud energy? The fragrance is already doing more line-dancing than I am.

Criminally undervalued and underrated imho!!!!! This is listed as a woman’s frag but I call it 55/45. Warm sweet woody spicy boozy and resinous sound bad to you? Me either!!!!! Try this and let it evolve over 8-12 hours. Does this project 100 yards? No. 1 yard/meter. It’s softer than interlude man and rounded dare I say, better???? Sillage is great leaving a wonderful trail. What say you? Have you tried this and truly given it a honest wear????

Not really a scent for running errands in sweats and snow boots but what do I care???? 😂 beast mode activated!!! -2 deg Fahrenheit this morning.

Inspired by @Edward Mooneys love for all things SB, I chose the newest release from the house. A fresher take on the SB DNA with just the right amount of spice and a bit of sweetness from cinnamon. The musk really adds a nice touch of class in my opinion. 2nd overall from the line right behind Extreme. Performance is good with about 6-7 total hours of wear and just shy of 5 with moderate projection.

Today I been surfing the rough waters of unemployments, searching for a better opportunity. So I am wearing Viking cologne to keep my spirit up. Have a bless day Brothers and sisters.