So I had the chance to visit the Merchant of Venice boutique while in Venice. After smelling the lineup, I decided on Venetian Blue. While at the shop, I chose this one because it seemed very likable, like most blue fragrances, but it had a nice maturity. Full review coming soon.

I’m planning to purchase one or two Alexandria fragrances soon. What is your experience with this brand, and which ones would you recommend? Additionally, I’m curious which other similar niche or indie fragrance brands you would recommend. Preferably not overpriced brands such as Creed or Bond No. 9 😅

Our brother @Mike Jermann posted a great question yesterday. Please read his thread prior to reading the rest and I hope it makes more sense that way??? https://www.skool.com/bos/looking-for-unique-summer-scents?p=bd23711e I as I usually do, kind of went into the weeds with my answer and thinking better then to hijack the thread asked him if he would not mind me making a new post to answer his question. Very grateful Mike that you let me use you as an example to what I was thinking. Most people simply posted responses of certain frags but I couldn’t help but think deeper into it. So here it is. This is a fantastic yet complicated question for me Mike. First I’m going to say that for me personally I like to kind of push western style “norms” for seasonal applications. Mostly because I’ve lived all over the world and found frag application and significance can and does vary tremendously. And again it’s a game I like to play because I’m half squirrel. That said: What exactly in a summer scent profile are you looking for by notes? Do you want fresh citrus heavy? Aquatic? Resinous? Maybe even Oud forward? Sweet? Also what’s your situation? Indoors mainly? More outdoors? Formal or casual? Sorry but I think about these all the time. What say you all?