Wanted to share my Christmas fragrance haul. It’s a solid lineup with a mix of bold statements, everyday go-tos, and a couple of cozy gems. Center (ornate bottle): Arabesque by The Merchant of Venice This one’s rich and intimate, opening with spicy ginger and tobacco leaves wrapped in a touch of sweet plum. As it warms up, cinnamon and cedarwood add depth, and it all settles into a smooth blend of vetiver and musk. Elegant but with a bold, aromatic edge. Notes: ginger, tobacco leaves, plum, cinnamon, cedarwood, vetiver, musk Lower left (blue bottle): Venetian Blue by The Merchant of Venice It has that modern blue scent vibe with a fresh citrus punch, a bit of spice, and a smoky, mossy base. Apple and pineapple give it a juicy lift while patchouli, birch, ambergris, and musk keep it grounded. Clean, energetic, and easy to wear. Notes: bergamot, lemon, pink peppercorns, apple, pineapple, patchouli, birch, ambergris, musk Right (black bottle): Irish Leather by Memo Paris Earthy and green with a leathery core, this one brings a rugged, outdoorsy energy. Juniper and mate give it a sharp, clean twist. Masculine and full of character. Top left (small bottle): Italiano by DUA A cozy sweet-leather scent with that unmistakable Italian gourmand style. It’s smooth and comforting but still feels polished and modern. Top right (small bottle): Valiant Soul by DUA Warm, woody, and ambery with a refined feel. It’s approachable but still elevated, great for when you want something easygoing without being too basic. Still have two more on the way.

I went to do a good deed for a brother and ended up scouring five fragrance stores, bought in three of them saved a big wad of cash, and spent an even bigger wad. But hey on a bright note, excuse the pun, I finally got that elusive bottle of D&G The One to finish off my 2025 wish list. Dubai Perfume Shop: Brulee by Ahmed Al Maghribi Magnificent by Amraff Fakhar Extract by Lataffa Pure Sandal Oil by Hamidi Golden Dust oil by Swiss Arabian Samples Lathani by Ahmed Al Maghribi Atlas by Lattafa Azure Royal by Ahmed Al Maghribi Cocoa Morado by French Avenue Ghinwa Niche by Lattafa Asad Elixir by Lattafa Qissa Blue by Paris Corner Velvet Accent by Fragrance World Musamam Black by Lattafa Fragrance World: Perseus by Maison Alhambra The Chemist Warehouse: London by Burbury Blue Mediterraneo - Mirto di Panarea by Acqua di Parma The Perfume Shop: The One by Dolce & Gabanna Not gonna mention names, but you know who you are, just look what you've done to me, hope your happy now 😂😂😂