Good Morning Brotherhood, Another beautiful, sweltering day in the city that’s second to none. We’re halfway through the week, so it’s time to get over that hump! 😂 I let A.I. create my 30-day fragrance rotation, but it didn’t account for the heat wave we’re experiencing today. It chose Amouage Purpose, and as much as I love it, I felt it might be a little too heavy for this weather. So I turned to two different fragrance A.I. apps for a second opinion. Perfumo recommended Afnan Rare Reef, while ScentMax A.I. suggested You Or Someone Like You by État Libre d’Orange. Both were excellent choices, but I couldn’t decide… So why not layer them? Well, boys and girls, we have a winner. Hot damn! This combination is bright, citrusy, effervescent, and just slightly sweet with a touch of fresh fruit. As it settles, an airy oceanic musk begins to emerge, creating an incredibly refreshing scent bubble that is absolutely perfect for this brutal Chicago heat. I’m definitely riding this wave all day. At this rate, I’m going to have to start keeping a journal of all my layering combinations. Sheesh! Make it a fantastic day, Brotherhood. Be blessed, smell amazing, and if you’re dealing with this heat, stay cool!

Decided to go with a sample of Creed Bois du Portugal. Such a beautiful, classic fougere style fragrance. Lavender and aromatics off the top with the oak moss style dry down. Have to get a full bottle at some point. Hope it stays forever.

Fragrances do a lot of things for me and I always talk about "The Feeling". More so than the notes of a particular fragrance. This fragrance always settles me down with a nice floral note. The name bravery is certainly the theme for today as we deal with some extended family challenges. So I am channeling bravery today for our entire family as we start to enter this season of life. Wishing you all a wonderful day!!