This recent heat wave in Colorado, prompted me to try out my travel-size Sea + Zephyr by Michael Malul this week. Here are my impressions from my first wearings. The opening note is ideal for a hot summer day, featuring a robust citrus and green herbs scent. It’s perfect when you want to smell fresh and clean. After about three minutes, I notice eucalyptus, reminiscent of the summer air fresheners at Bath & Body Works. The freshness persists strongly for the first hour. After that, the scent transitions to something similar to Aqua di Gio, with hints of rosemary and musk akin to Aqua di Gio Profondo, giving a good idea of what to expect. In terms of performance, the scent is quite potent initially, projecting strongly for the first hour. Afterwards, it settles closer to the skin and lasts around five hours, though with less projection. For me, this makes a great hot-day or everyday office fragrance. In a sea of blue scents, it holds its own; however, while it’s a nice option, it doesn’t stand out significantly among other blue fragrances on the market.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian / Masculin Pluriel — went with a nice woody/lavender today. Another that’s great for spring and the heat …

Today’s ATH is Legend+. A fresh mass appealing frag that’s great for all seasons. I feel it can shine anywhere except brutal cold. Although it’s not like I work outdoors so honestly 4 season frag for me. Today is a beautiful 65 deg and sunny here. Perfect for this one. As with all the ATH I have, the quality of this is what pulls me in. Work safe and enjoyable. Longevity is good at about 6-7 hours. Projection isn’t offensive and not blowing doors off while still filling a smaller office setting. This is an odd one for me though in that it’s outside my usual jam. What pulls me into it is the high quality that Aaron produces.