I’ve picked up several fragrances I’ve been itching to try, but instead of gambling my wallet on a full-bottle blind buy, I decided to play it smart with trial sizes from Micro Perfumes Think of it as fragrance dating—no long-term commitment until we know there’s chemistry. If one really sweeps me off my feet, then I’ll happily upgrade to the full bottle. Acqua di Parma Colonia is the definition of timeless Italian elegance—bright, refined, and effortlessly sophisticated. It opens with a sparkling citrus burst that feels like stepping onto the Amalfi Coast in freshly pressed linen, then settles into a clean, gentlemanly heart. The dry-down brings soft woods and subtle musk, giving classic barbershop vibes without the straight-razor anxiety. Longevity is moderate, but its fresh, upscale charm makes it perfect for daytime wear, warm weather, and looking like you have your life together—even if you don’t.

Last week I posted about my purchase of the discontinued Valentino Uomo Intense through the Rescented site for the first time and here is the follow-up. I'm glad to say that everything went extremely well. My package arrived this morning and was well packaged. The fragrance came in its' box, 95% full as described and is definitely legit. The seller even threw in a few decants and samples as a bonus. (I'm not saying every seller will do this but this one did.) Tom Ford Plum Japonais, Amouage Reasons, BDK Rouge Smoking and Guerlain Lhomme Ideal. Needless to say, I'm extremely pleased. Not only did I get a discontinued fragrance I've wanted, but I also had a great experience with the site in general. The founder, who is a member on here, even reached out to me after he saw my post to see how everything was going—that's customer service. I can see Rescented becoming a real benefit to the fragrance community. Just do your due diligence, check prices, and sellers ratings.