Yesterday I had a procedure, Septoplasty!!! Anyway, woke up groggy, came home, and rested. Tomorrow, they will remove the stents. I wanted more Air and not have to wait for a less clogged, for non muted smell. LOL. Anyway Made it home, went to sleep, and had my significant other take me to the Creed Boutique in Scottsdale, found a shortcut into the mall part where it was located by going in through Macy's after calling them. I had the new Wild Vetiver on pre-order, and it was released, and I wanted my bottle, so with dripping bandage and rest, I marched myself into the store to claim my bottle. @Ben E offered to go for me but I wanted it right away LOL, and like all significant others, I knew she would think I was stupid, so she would never go pick it up by herself!!!

Fresh, citrusy (bergamot, orange, lemon), spicy (ginger), floral (rose, jasmine, lavender), herbacious, aromatic opening The oud slowly creeps which is very pleasant, prominent and potent but not too skanky, slightly animalic with subtle barnyard nuance that is not challenging at all The Citruses balance this out The rose is also not overpowering but it refined and adds dimension Great projection and sillage Citrus-Floral-Oud blend Good for the office with 1-2 sprays and best for formal evenings and nights out Best for Fall and Winter Typical Xerjoff bottle, brown tinted; unique antique style metal bronze cap; good atomizer Resinous, earthy (vetiver, patchouli), still floral, oudy (Laotian oud), woody, musky, bit ambery on dry down Great longevity Very prominent for 3-4 hours and stays as a skin scent for 4-5 more hours Great overall performance I would highly recommend Xerjoff Tempest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is not blind buy safe.. easy with the sprays.. Majestic-Multifaced-Mysterious..

Wearing this sample today… The first spray feels like pure Mediterranean sunlight - a vibrant burst of lemon and orange that’s bright, juicy and instantly uplifting. There’s a subtle touch of ginger and pepper underneath, giving the citrus a sparkling kick so it feels energetic rather than flat. It’s fresh, sharp and attention-grabbing without being harsh. As it settles, sea notes take centre stage, creating that salty ocean-breeze effect that makes the fragrance feel airy and coastal. The floral flower note adds a creamy smoothness that softens the citrus, while vetiver brings a dry, slightly earthy backbone that keeps everything balanced and masculine. It’s fresh but structured, never overly sweet or tropical. In the dry down, sea salt, white musk and amber blend into a clean, warm skin scent with a mineral edge. The salt enhances the coastal vibe, the musk keeps it smooth, and the amber gives it a soft golden warmth. Performance on me is strong — easily 8+ hours with noticeable projection early on. It leaves a fresh, salty-citrus trail that feels polished and effortlessly summery. Perfect for warm weather, holidays, or anytime I want to smell bright, refined and confident. Overall rating: 8.4/10 It’s on my hit list for the summer, so I quite possibly would purchase a full bottle BUT I am tempted to sample the Intense French Riviera first and see how that fairs, I have read there’s an overlap so I’m interested to try first.