Today's SOTD is a fragrance I'm debating on making my signature scent. I recently ran out of Polo 67 EDP, and I decided to smell this scent out of curiosity at Ulta Beauty. What do you guys think of this one? I'm considering buying it. I'm not used to the scent but this is the second time I've given it a second shot on my skin. There's a nice 'iced mango' opening but it then dries down to a woody layer that smells a little aquatic through my nose despite the lack of such notes. Year rounder, but notably suitable for spring/summer. It's unique for not having any flankers but I got the impression from other people that the fragrance is signature scent worthy, and for people who were introduced to it years ago in 2005 and still wear it now, my impression is that it's also a timeless scent. My impression, is that it's a more suitable scent to wear as I get old (I'm in my early 30s), as Polo 67 EDT/EDP/EDP Extreme are a product of the trend of sweet fragrances that have taken over the market right now; is it weird that I feel too old wearing Polo 67? A question I've been thinking about lately. Performance is around 5-6 hours, but some people's skins indicate that it lasted up to 6-8 hours. The fragrance has been reformulated but it's reported there isn't much of a difference. In any case, 4.2 oz / 125 ml bottles of Polo Black is on sale at JOMASHOP for $46.54, down from $116 retail. Since I worked A LOT of overtime for this paycheck I'll be buying myself a bottle. https://www.jomashop.com/ralph-lauren-pokmts42.html

With the heat wave continuing here in Denver, I decided to try out a sample of Buongiorno by Acqua di Parma— a brand known for its exceptional hot-weather scents. From the moment I spritzed it on, the opening was a breath of fresh air. A vibrant, uplifting mint greets you, and it’s important to clarify that this isn’t the harsh mint associated with toothpaste. Instead, it’s akin to the minty freshness of a freshly crafted mojito. Coupled with this mint is a prominent citrus aroma that adds an extra layer of brightness to the fragrance. I genuinely love the opening; it reminds me of Torino 21 with its minty introduction, although I find Buongiorno’s version to be even more natural. After about five minutes, subtle green notes start to emerge, maintaining the overall freshness. About half an hour in, the scent evolves—the green aspect remains, but there's a hint of musk that develops beautifully. In terms of performance, I found that Buongiorno projects nicely for the first two hours. After that, the fragrance settles much closer to the skin and lingers just over four hours on me. Overall, Buongiorno offers a more natural scent profile compared to Torino 21, albeit with slightly less longevity. Having only sampled Torino 21, I remember it delivering over six hours of wear, which is surpassing Buongiorno's four hours. If you’re on the hunt for a good deal, Jomashop has a full 100 ml tester bottle of Buongiorno for around $50, which I consider a fantastic value. If I hadn’t already ordered a bottle of Torino 21 before trying this sample, I would definitely have considered Buongiorno for my collection. In conclusion, Buongiorno is a delightful, refreshing fragrance perfect for hot weather, offering great scent appeal at an attractive price point.

I own the entire Day Three lineup, and to me this is one of the most underrated American artisan fragrance houses out there. The brand doesn’t rely on hype or flashy marketing. Instead, it focuses on quality compositions, creativity, and wearable fragrances that stand on their own. You can tell a lot of thought goes into each release, and most of them have their own identity rather than chasing whatever is trending. What really stands out to me is the quality of the materials and the blending. The fragrances smell smooth, natural, and refined from opening to dry down. They transition well throughout the wear instead of feeling linear or synthetic. Whether it’s a fresh release like Frost, a gourmand, or something darker and richer, they all feel like they belong to the same house because of the attention to detail. Another thing I appreciate is the variety. There is something for almost everyone without the lineup feeling repetitive. You have fresh, tropical, gourmand, woody, spicy, and darker offerings, yet most of them maintain their own personality. I never get the feeling that the house is simply releasing flankers or slightly tweaking the same DNA over and over again. Performance is solid across the line. Some fragrances project more than others because that is simply the style of the scent, but I judge performance by how well a fragrance actually works—not whether it lasts 16 hours or fills an entire room. Day Three fragrances generally have good projection, a noticeable scent trail, and respectable longevity while remaining well-balanced. Cons No house is perfect. Because Day Three is a smaller artisan brand, availability is more limited than designer fragrances, and you won’t find it in department stores. The fragrances also carry artisan pricing, which may be more than someone used to buying designers or clone fragrances wants to spend. While I appreciate that many releases are unique, a few may be more artistic or specific in their appeal and won’t be as universally loved as a typical blue designer fragrance.