Most of us know Davidoff for the classic that is Cool Water. But on my search for an elusive bottle of Zino, I stumbled across this one instead. How many fragrances can claim to have Obi‑Wan Kenobi as the face of their advertising? Okay, it’s not actually Obi‑Wan, it’s Ewan McGregor, but it’s close enough! I’d say this one brings perfect balance to the force thanks to its creator, Antoine Lie. Released in 2008, it’s no weakling but never overpowering either. Think of it as the grey Jedi of the fragrance world, neither fully light nor fully dark, a nicely balanced woody/spicy scent that opens with a really pleasant touch of citrus. For ages I struggled to pick up any proper notes from it at all. On numerous occasions I’d spray it on, going so far as what felt like a full‑on fragrance‑induced spraying seizure, and still get barely anything. But I stuck with it and it clicked, and I’m really enjoying it. It opens with a sweet, fresh burst of mandarin, orange, bergamot and lemon, lifted by subtle tea leaf and a pinch of black pepper to keep it grounded. The heart lists sesame and pimento berries, but honestly I’ve never once picked those out — it just feels like a smooth bridge between the top and base. It settles into a solid woody finish of cedar, vetiver and a really clean, soft musk that wraps everything up nicely. So glad I stuck with this one. It’s not a super performer by any means, but it smells damn good. I get about 5–6 hours on skin, with soft‑moderate projection, enough that people near you will catch it, but it never shouts or lingers aggressively in a room. It’s totally versatile: smart enough for work, easy enough for casual days, warm enough for cooler weather. No apologies for the Star Wars references, yes, I’m a total geek! I picked this for around €32, and for that kind of quality and price, it’s an absolute steal. Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 1 Y/N 1

I spent last night at the ER with my Mom, she was not feeling well. But, thanks God, everything turned up well. So I didn’t work today and took her on running errands. I decided to wear one of my signature scents by the end of the 90’s (launched in 1996 and relaunched in 2010) that contributed to makes me realize (at this time as a collector,) that I used to like a lot of the mens floral fragrances, like: Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme, Carolina Herrera for Men and 212 Men, Cartier Declaration, Estée Lauder Pleasures, Alfred Sung Hei, Claiborne for Men, Wings for Men Giorgio Beverly Hills, and many more. Yes I have always been a fragrance explorer, although there was times in with I married some fragrances for certain amount of time. The Dreamer continues to offer a refined, delightful, fresh and alluring experience. It’s perfect for the heat, it’s inoffensive for casual wear, with average projection and longevity.