Cobalt Électrique, released in 2022, took the evolution of the original Bad Boy line in a new direction. Moving away from the heavy, gourmand sweetness of its predecessors, Cobalt is more of a Woody Aromatic fragrance that focuses on a mineral sexiness. It was composed by Domitille Michalon-Bertier, with a concept of electric freedom. Housed in the iconic lightning bolt bottle & rendered gradient of cobalt blue. The opening hits with a crisp, invigorating blend of aromatic lavender & a zesty pink pepper, creating a fresh, spicy electric start. As it transitions into the heart, the fragrance takes an unusual turn with the inclusion of black plum, which adds a dark, fruity sweetness that is balanced by the floral greenness of geranium. The base is where the scent grounds itself into its signature mineral character; it features an earthy truffle accord with a smoky Haitian vetiver, reinforced by the clean, dry woodiness of cedar and oak. Performance is ok, nothing special, I'm getting about 5hrs on skin. Projection is moderate for the first 90m before it retreats into a close scent bubble. I would consider this more green than cobalt, think they messed up there, it is however wellsuited for Spring & Autumn, though it performs beautifully on cooler Summer evenings. Would have loved for that plum note to stand out more My Rating 5/10 Scent 1.5 Longevity 1.5 Sillage 1.5 Y/N .5

When I started collecting fragrance as a hobby my main goal was to understand fragrances. What I like, What others like and why, and finally how the scents change the way people feel. I live in the heart of Pennsylvania. I hour away from Philadelphia and 1.5 hours from New York City. I visit each of these cities multiple times a year. I see there is a Fragrance Conference in NYC this fall. I’m not sure if this is a way to learn or if anyone else has some references that you light feel is helpful. I watch all the YouTube videos which help me with much but not the number one took when it comes to picking out fragrances…smell. I am open to any suggestions and I must say I’m loving this group. Thank you all for being so inviting. Hopefully one day I can pass on my knowledge to others.

#sotd... Snow by Fragrance Story... Snow opens with a cold, fresh citrus scent with a very slight spicy undertone. As the scent develops into the mid, you get hit with the Lavender. In the dry down it becomes more of a warm woodsiness with a subtle smooth sweet scent. I refreshed at the 6th hour mark. Not a strong projection from it, although it does decent for the first hour before becoming more of an intimate scent. I give the an 8 out of 10.

On a pleasant Birmingham morning, I am enjoying what I refer to as my "Executive Green" fragrance. I particularly appreciate it for its ability to exchange artificial freshness for an exquisite botanical opulence—featuring bitter neroli and creamy fig atop an earthy vetiver foundation. As my skin tends to absorb fragrance quickly, I have lightly misted my blazer to preserve that sophisticated grooming essence. It evokes the aroma of a Mediterranean estate, impeccably prepared for a day of academic pursuits. It is distinct, natural, and far from ordinary.🌿🥂