Going with a recent rack store pickup on a cooler spring day. Wearing Mercedes Benz Select. Very fruity opening. Let’s see what the projection turns out to be.

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

Date night with the wife and going to the Texas Rangers game so I decided to wear ADG Absolu. Acqua di Giò Absolu is a modern, woody-aquatic fragrance that departs from the sharp citrus of the original, leaning instead into a warmer, more sophisticated profile. ​The Scent Profile ​Top Notes: Fruity notes, Bergamot, and Marine notes. ​Middle Notes: Geranium, Lavender, and Rosemary. ​Base Notes: Patchouli, Woody notes, Labdanum, and Tonka Bean. ​Key Characteristics ​Vibe: It strikes a balance between freshness and earthiness. While it retains the iconic sea-salt DNA of the Acqua di Giò line, the heavy use of clearwood and patchouli gives it a "forest-meets-the-ocean" feel. ​Performance: Generally offers better longevity and sillage than the original EDT, lasting roughly 7–9 hours on skin. ​Versatility: It is highly versatile but excels in the spring and fall. The added sweetness makes it suitable for evening wear, whereas the original is strictly a daytime scent.

Masculin Pluriel / Maison Francis Kurkdjian — back to another “modern” barbershop fragrance today