I recently watched a video from School of Scent where the host made a great connection—associating Parfums de Marly Layton with Superman and Parfums de Marly Carlisle with Batman. It inspired me to build out a full roster for the group for fun. In this universe: DC = Niche (Complex/Mythic) and Marvel = Designer (Polished/Modern). No women, just guys (I am not familiar with girls fragrances). The DC Niche Squad: - Batman: PDM Carlisle vs. Bruce Wayne: Creed Aventus. The shadows of Gotham vs. the power of the boardroom. - Superman: PDM Layton vs. Clark Kent: Terre d’Hermès. The heroic gold standard vs. the humble, earthy reporter. - Aquaman: Creed Erolfa vs. Arthur Curry: Davidoff Cool Water. The deep-sea King vs. the rugged man of the lighthouse. - The Flash: Xerjoff Torino21. High-voltage energy and citrus that moves at a thousand miles an hour. - Green Lantern: Amouage Epic Man. That deep, "emerald" resin and incense that smells like intergalactic authority. The Marvel Designer Squad: - The Hulk: Dior Fahrenheit (Raw gasoline power) vs. Bruce Banner: Prada L'Homme (The ultimate clean, professional scent). - Iron Man: Roja Elysium. High-tech, expensive, and smart. It’s the billionaire’s take on a designer DNA. - Captain America: Bleu de Chanel Parfum. The standard of leadership—classic, reliable, and respected by everyone. - Thor: Dior Sauvage Elixir. It hits like a hammer—powerful, spicy, and commands the room. - Spider-Man: Versace Dylan Blue. Youthful, versatile, and high-energy. It can do it all. - Black Panther: Creed Royal Oud vs. T'Challa: Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. Ancient regal power vs. diplomatic elegance. - Ant-Man: YSL MYSLF. Approachable and modern. The perfect "everyman" hero scent. - Dr. Strange: Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait. Ethereal, shimmering, and powerful. It smells like literal magic. - Hawkeye: Lalique Equus. Sharp, woody, and precise. A scent for the guy who never misses. I put Dr. Strange in Niche because he’s no longer part of the 'standard' world. While Iron Man uses the best tech money can buy (Designer/Roja), Strange uses forces that most people don't even believe in. He needs a scent that smells like another dimension.

— if any of you are aware of the Romance phenomenon that is Heated Rivalry ( if not you should be ) this post caught my eye and is pretty spot on -