This is a woody aromatic with a sharp green-aquatic twist, dropped back in 2021 originally as part of Tom Ford’s fancy Private Blend range before they moved it over to the regular Signature line. No perfumer is officially named, which is typical for these Ford releases, with the exception of Sonia Constant As the name says, it’s meant to capture the vibe of the Côte d’Azur. To capture that French Riviera feeling, like you’re stood on a sun-warmed coast where cypress & oak trees run right down to salt-kissed sea air. It’s nothing like your usual generic freshie; it’s a proper snapshot of a place, for anyone who wants something crisp but with actual depth. First spray hits you with that bright, sun-drenched opening they talk about: zingy lemon and mandarin mixed with soft driftwood, seaweed, and that unmistakable salty kick. There’s a tiny dash of cardamom and celery seed too, which gives it a subtle peppery edge so it never feels boring or too “soapy”. Give it 15 minutes and the heart settles in: crisp cypress and juniper take the lead, backed up by clean lavender and myrtle. There’s just a faint hint of sweetness here to keep it from getting sharp or medicinal. Dries down to rich oak, earthy vetiver and olibanum, plus a whisper of vanilla and soft smoky incense that adds just enough warmth without weighing the whole thing down. Now for the reality, this juice is not cheap, my local Dublin shop retails a 100ml for €181. Its like a designer house with niche pricing. That said I don't think anyone could argue the quality of this house. Their fragrances deliver. I get almost 7 hours on skin, with solid projection for the first 2–3 hours before it settles into a nice close bubble. It’s unisex, made for warmer weather, and works just as well for sunny days as it does mild evenings. It’s not my usual go-to style, but I honestly like this, it’s different, enjoyable, and stands out from every other fresh scent out there. My Rating: 8/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2

Aqua Fahrenheit / Dior — something more Old Skool to combat the heat today : … Aqua Fahrenheit 2011, a masculine scent that offers a new kind of refreshment, is dedicated to adventurers and freelancers whose spirit knows no bounds. The start of the composition symbolizes the element of water that gradually takes on the characteristics of fire. It opens with lively Italian citruses – fresh tangerine and grapefruit. Intense floral notes of violet in the heart are updated with aromatic basil and mint. The signature base of burning woods features notes of vetiver from Haiti and leather. The composition is signed by perfumer Francois Demachy.

Since I was wearing profondo this weekend, today I decided to continue with the line. I have a travel sized bottle of this one and I've actually only worn it once before. Definitely has a more old school perfumery vibe to It. I never tried profumo but I Gear this is the closest to it. To me, it smells like a darker version of the OG. The olibanum and patchouli definitely give it a heavier base and though I may not wear it for peak heat outdoors, it's otherwise a solid year round signature scent worthy fragrance. I still like profondo just a tad better, but this has it's own sophistication that I haven't smelled in an ADG fragrance.