Scent of evening for me needed to be uplifting and decadent. My eyes instantly went to this one. It checks off all the boxes. While I still consider myself learning this profile after about 4-5 solid wearings I feel confident in my assessment of it at this point and wanted to delve deeper into it. It’s absolutely not your grandmothers rose based frag gentleman!!!!!! Created in 2024 and still readily available. Spicy-floral and absolutely rose forward this opens as a powerhouse. While I like the EDP, I had to go Extrait as FBW for my needs and wants. Resinous and spice give balance to the beast that sings ROSE from the mountain tops bringing balance and harmony that I really have never found in a rose composition. Yes things like my Amouage Taif Rose Attar(sadly discontinued long ago but happily I still have), is also amazing although it’s a different animal entirely to an Extrait. Therefore I don’t feel it fair to compare them together. Also they are completely different in profile. So let’s breakdown the frag. 2-3 sprays is absolutely plenty and anymore may choke yourself out much less any company with you. Sillage is amazing and the bubble is easily 6-10 feet. Have you ever seen someone roll around in those huge inflatable balls where people run into each other? This is like that. Projection you ask? Oh god this isn’t for someone trying to by inconspicuous at all. Filling an entire room and could very well precede you into a room with the right wind current. 😂 Longevity???? On skin easily 7-10 hours on skin. Clothing may take a second washing to dissipate. I’ve yet to meet anyone that didn’t love this frag and have received numerous compliments on it both men and woman. Absolutely able to be worn as a year round frag. The only knock on this is the price. At around $300 USD per 100ml that may seem steep at first but I ask you to consider how long a frag will last that you only need 1-3 sprays to fill the room??? How long does a cheaper price and quality frag last where people routinely spray 6-12 sprays and have to reapply??? So did you actually save money on the cheaper and less quality frag???? I vote no every time. My theory is if it doesn’t last or needs so many sprays it could be an edt or body spray it’s not worth my time.

I just want to say thank you to all of you who reached out after my dad‘s passing. Needless to say, it’s been a difficult few weeks, so all of the positive interactions have been a godsend. With that being said, we’re getting back to the daily grind. Today, I am wearing this Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street dupe. While I like the scent profile, I don’t like it enough to pay the niche price tag the OG commands. However, I will say, it is a compliment magnet! Everybody around me seems to really enjoy it.