Good Morning Brotherhood, It’s going to be a scorcher here in Chicago today, so I found myself second-guessing the A.I.’s fragrance choice for me. It leaned a little too heavy, and I was worried it might become cloying in this kind of heat. Then I remembered I have a brand-new bottle of Gin Sling by Aaron Terence Hughes, which my brother @Nick Clemente was kind enough to bring back for me from across the pond a few months ago. Today marks my first full wear. So far, it’s exactly what the doctor ordered. Fresh, effervescent, and subtly boozy—more mojito than gin, to my nose—with a vibrant, zesty spice that I can only assume comes from the ginger. There are certainly fragrances that share a similar DNA, but once again ATH puts his own stamp on it, creating something that feels both mature and energetic. I’ve never had performance issues with this house, though I’m curious to see how it stands up to today’s heat and humidity. Based on my first impressions, Gin Sling is an excellent fragrance. I wouldn’t call it a banger, but it’s absolutely full-bottle worthy. First Impression Rating: 8.5/10 Projection and sillage are both moderate on my skin. I’ll reserve judgment on longevity until later, but I’m expecting somewhere around 5–6 hours. Stay cool, Brothers, and smell amazing today.

My wife and I were looking for a fragrance we could share. We visited a Maison d’Orient shop and she really liked Oud Lavender by Ahmed Al Maghribi. What is interesting, is the sillage really strong. I'll give you an example, when I would start the car, I could smell the fragrance in the vents when the fan kicks in. I decided to get my own bottle. Top Notes: Hyacinth, Lavender, Fruits, apple, pineapple. Heart Notes: Iris, Jasmine, Pink Pepper Base Notes: Vetiver, Ambroxan, Oud, Musk Olfactory Family: Floral Woody Musky Oud, ambery Longevity: 10 hrs (at least)

Hey guys, Joe A. here with today's Scent of the Day : Moonlight Blue by Kenneth Cole - Day 291. Parfumo lists bergamot, nutmeg, and patchouli, giving it a citrusy, spicy, fresh profile. I get a fresh, clean, lightly sweet scent that's easy to wear, but next to Bleu de Chanel it feels hollow in the middle—like the suit is there without the tailoring. First Sniff: Like Bleu de Chanel's intern showed up with confidence and a fake ID. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x5Im1ZilWIg