Good morning gentlemen. No gym today. Just work. Complimented by my wife. Bit cooler cloudy day today. This fits in perfectly.

Today has a little bit of everything in it. I’m starting the morning in the office here on Long Island, and later I’m heading into the city for an event. So this morning I wanted something that could comfortably do both — fresh and appropriate for a warm August workday, but with enough personality to carry me into the evening. Today that meant Wild Vetiver from Creed. This is one of Creed’s newest releases, and I think the name can actually be a little misleading. If you’re expecting a very dry, earthy, traditional vetiver fragrance, this really isn’t that. It opens much brighter. There is bergamot, pink pepper and Timur berry, which gives the opening this wonderful citrusy, almost sparkling spice. Then things get more interesting with Rose Centifolia, geranium and blackcurrant before the vetiver, cedar and amberwood begin to come through underneath. What I particularly enjoy is the contrast. The vetiver gives it that green, woody backbone I expect, but the rose and fruit keep it from becoming too serious or traditional. There is an elegance to it without it feeling stuffy. And on a sunny Wednesday that is heading toward the upper 80s, that feels just about right. 😎 It’s fresh enough for my morning in the office, refined enough that I feel completely put together, and interesting enough that I’m equally happy wearing it into Manhattan later today. That versatility is something I appreciate more and more. I don’t necessarily want to change fragrances halfway through my day. I’d rather choose something in the morning that makes sense for the entire day I’m actually going to have. And perhaps the best part of today really has nothing to do with fragrance at all. I get to finish my workday and head into the city to spend the evening with my son. Wild Vetiver just happens to be coming along for the ride. 😎🌿