Yesterday I went with something old. Today something more recent. Released in 2025, created by perfumer Domitille Michalon-Bertier. What stands out straight away is just how far this sits from almost every other Bad Boy release. Most tend to lean hard on sugar, cocoa and loud crowd‑pleasing accords, but this one takes a completely different lane. It’s an Aromatic Woody built around a very unusual choice of white truffle as the sole heart note. It’s also worth noting that despite the “Cobalt” name and dark blue bottle, there’s no heavy metallic or aquatic vibe here at al, the juice itself is earthy, herbal and warm through and through. It opens clean and surprisingly soft with a blue lavender, but it's not the sharp, soapy stuff you usually get; it’s muted, almost powdery, paired with blue sage that brings a faint, dry herbaceousness rather than freshness. They sit nicely together. Then the truffle takes over, and this is where it gets interesting. It’s not loud or pungent, more damp forest floor, a subtle nutty richness with a faint mineral depth that binds everything together without dominating. It’s an unusual choice, and it works well, stopping the vanilla from becoming too sweet. Speaking of which, the golden vanilla is warm but well tamed, more dried pod than dessert. This. rests on dry, sturdy oakwood that adds grip and keeps the whole scent together. Performance is decent, but not exceptional. On skin I reliably get 6 hours before it sits close; sillage is moderate, you’ll leave a nice trail, but you won’t fill a room. It’s consistent mm and it behaves itself in both heat and cold. It’s versatile enough for office or evenings, but it never really wows you. For me the biggest letdown is that I expected something sharper and bolder than what’s actually inside, but if you like quiet, earthy‑herbal warmth that doesn’t scream for attention, this one’s solid enough. My Rating 7/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 2 Y/N 1

An alternative/twist to YSL - Y Elixir (on my wishlist.) I’m really enjoying this one. It opens fresh, aromatic, spicy, sweet, thick and strong. As it dries down the sweetness tones down and comes across more smooth and clean, a bit smoky and powdery. This would work for any season and occasion, with great projection and longevity (specially on clothing.)