I have slept on this house and am not really sure why. I tried Hacivat a year ago and didn't care for it; maybe that turned me off to the house. I picked up three recently and, WOW, I'm sure glad I did: Kredo: I love Tom Ford's Oud Wood but hate the abysmal performance, so I have never picked up a bottle. If you are looking for that type of scent profile that performs like a beast, this is it!! After seeing reviews like "this is Oud Wood on steroids" and "if Oud Wood had an elixir, Kredo would be it", I had to try it. Cardamom and Pink Pepper up top; Osmanthus in the mid; and Agarwood, Suede, and Sandalwood in the base. It's amazing! Wulong Cha: This was love at first sniff and is one of my new favorite freshies. It will definitely be getting a lot of wear this summer. Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange in the open; Oolong Tea and Nutmeg in the mid; and Fig and Musk in the base. Could be a daily driver, gym fragrance, office scent, literally whatever. Excellent longevity. I am not good at gauging projection but I would call it soft to moderate. Gorgeous tea fragrance! Ani X: I am not a fan of gourmands or overly sweet fragrances and, while this one gets sweet in the dry down (lemon cake/creamy vanilla vibes), it manages to remain restrained and offers a lot of versatility. Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger, Melon and Cardamom up top; Green Apple, Black Currant, Lavender, and Patchouli in the mid; and Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, and Cedar in the base. Amazing performance and an addictive dry down. This will be a perfect spring/summer date night fragrance.

A special shoutout to our guy @Michael LoCascio Sr for decanting some fragrances for me. It's my first time using this approach and I think I'm a fan. I picked up: Boss Bottled Bond No. 9 Chez Bond Versace Eros Flame PDM Greenley French Ave Vulcan Feu What impressed me most was Vulcan Feu because of my previous experience with it. I got to smell it at my local shop but I never put it on skin. I COMPLETELY changed my mind about this scent and I'll be checking out the OG though I won't be paying its price tag. Again, thank you @Michael LoCascio Sr

Greetings from Wyoming! I've been spending some time in southwest Wyoming for work and decided to try a sample of Irish Leather by Memo Paris. After a day of wearing it, I’d like to share my thoughts. Upon first spray, the fragrance opens with a vibrant green note, coupled with a fresh, spiced citrus scent. This opening is definitely bold and should appeal to those who really enjoy green fragrances. It reminded me of freshly cut grass with a hint of citrus lingering in the background. However, after about ten minutes, the citrus fades, and the mid notes introduce a drier, green-vegetable aroma, along with a strong leather accord. This phase evokes an image of a large leather bag filled with dried green foliage. While the scent has a masculine edge, it might be a bit too overpowering for some. It leans towards a classic masculine vibe that might come off as dated, especially for those who favor more modern scents. Fortunately, as the scent evolves, the initial greenness subsides, allowing for some woody notes to emerge, which help to balance the overt greenness and enhance wearability. In terms of performance, the initial green notes are quite pronounced for the first two hours, creating an impressive aroma bubble around me. After that, it settles closer to the skin but remains noticeable for a solid seven hours, which is great if you appreciate a green scent. Overall, Irish Leather isn't quite for me. The sharpness of the green notes and their dominance over the leather are not to my liking. However, if you are a fan of green aromas, this scent is definitely worth trying. Just keep in mind that for many people, this style of fragrance might feel a bit old school, so it could be best to test it first before committing.