Good Sunday morning to the fragrance family. I am still not one hundred percent, but duty calls as I prepare to serve at church today. I am grateful and blessed for the strength and willingness to serve the One who created me and His people. Even when the body feels a little weak, the spirit remains willing, and for that I give thanks. A huge shout out to my brother @Raymond Reeves . His post a week or so ago made me curious enough to seek this one out. My scent of the day is Golden Dallah by Xerjoff. This is my first wear and first impression, and I must say it is beautifully complex, especially in the opening. This is definitely not for the faint of heart or a blind buy situation, but I find it outstanding. The fragrance comes across woody, earthy, and slightly animalic with just a hint of sweetness to round things out. Projection and sillage are moderate, creating a noticeable but controlled presence. For now, I am giving this one an 8.25, and we will see how it progresses throughout the day. Have a blessed Sunday, serve with love, and as always, smell good doing it.

For my buddy @Thomas Chavez 11:31 AM First Spray Today’s scent of the day is Fig Me Up by Mancera. Right off the spray, you get that earthy green snap from rhubarb and fig leaf. It is not just fruity. There is a slightly tart almost vegetal greenness that keeps the sweetness from getting out of control. Then the plum and fig nectar start warming things up. There is already a jammy undertone but it feels balanced. Projection early on was strong. A solid scent bubble without being overwhelming. Around 30 to 45 Minutes Into the Mids Now we are in the mids. The oud starts to peek through with a faint funk when my skin warms up. Not barnyard just a subtle earthy depth. When I cooled down the fruitiness floated back up and the fig and plum combo felt almost candy like. Not Skittles but definitely jammy. This is where the fragrance gets interesting. It shifts depending on heat and airflow. Around 4 Hours Drydown At this point it is softening into Creamy sandalwood Smooth musk Lingering tonka and toffee sweetness The oud blends into the structure and stops announcing itself. It becomes more of a sweet gourmand fig wrapped in woods. Still a pleasant scent bubble but no longer projecting heavily. 5 Plus Hours Skin Scent Now it is Sandalwood Musk Tonka sweetness Completely a skin scent. Soft sweet and comforting. Overall Thoughts A beautiful sweet gourmand fig fragrance with a green opening and a smooth musky drydown. Perfect for mild to cool weather. You can spray this a little heavier without choking anyone out. Definitely full bottle worthy for me.