Hey Gents. Today to kick off the week I went with 1888 from Xerjoffs Casamorati line. This is another sleeper from the house. It’s definitely known but not praised like Naxos but it’s deserving of more attention. I’ve heard this described as a sexy Dr Pepper and you’ll definitely get that here. With time and maturity your bottle will develop some more….and when it does the dry down is incredible. After the sexy Dr Pepper vibe you’ll get a beautiful powdery amber and sandalwood that I didn’t get on my initial wearings but god is it great now. Longevity I would say 10-12 hours total on three sprays. Projection 2-3 feet for 4-5 hours before retracting to a foot. 12+ hours a skin scent but still enjoyable. The stars in this are carnation, pepper, saffron, ylang ylang,amber and sandalwood. The florals blend perfect together in this one. A must try if you haven’t yet.

Today’s SOTD was Michael Malul Ginger + Mist, and honestly this might be one of the easiest warm-weather reaches in my collection right now. The opening hits with a sparkling ginger and citrus blast that instantly reminded me of an ice-cold ginger ale or ginger tonic. Fresh, fizzy, uplifting, and super clean without smelling like a basic shower gel fragrance. What I like most is how smooth the ginger is here. It has some spice and brightness, but it never gets harsh or overly sharp. The bergamot, lemon, and pineapple give it a slightly juicy freshness while the woods and musk in the drydown keep it modern and masculine. It smells airy, clean, and relaxed, but still refined enough that it comes across more niche than designer to me. As it dries down, the fragrance gets softer, woodier, and musky with that modern akigalawood/georgywood style underneath. It keeps the fresh vibe the entire wear but turns smoother and creamier after a couple hours. This is the type of scent that just works for casual wear, gym, errands, office, or anytime you want to smell fresh without choking people out. Performance on me is solid for this style of fragrance. I get around 5–7 hours with softer projection after the first couple hours. Not beast mode, but honestly this scent profile works better being more controlled and easygoing.