Good evening to the BoS. Another day has come to a close and it’s time to slow things down, reflect, and give thanks for making it through. I hope today treated you well and that whatever weight you carried can be set down for the night. Rest is essential, not just for the body but for the mind and spirit as well. As I wind down, my scent of bedtime is Gardez by Mind Games, a smooth and comforting choice to ease into the night. Wishing you all peaceful rest, clear minds, and renewed strength for tomorrow. Sleep well and rise ready.

I did a comparison between these two, and discovered that both are amazing scents that are similar, but go in different directions. With Aaron discontinuing Homme, I might want to snag another 10ml before they're gone! Prada has a sweet, fresh, iris open. Light woods & tonka soon join. Sweetness fades in and out after an hour, joined by a slight leather note. Fragrance remains stable as a soft, powdery, iris, woody blend with touch of leather and not too sweet. It also maintains an airy, freshness throughout. Moderate sillage for an hour, steady mild sillage after that up to 7+hrs. Very nice, understated, elegant and romantic. ATH Homme is obviously iris forward, medium toned, with powder, ambery wood and sweetness. A very well done, warm iris fragrance. Elegant or casual. Moderate proj & sillage for 2 hrs, then mild to 6+ hrs. Both fragrances open and drydown beautifully, smell luxurious, are expertly designed, and have excellent projection and longevity. Prada is more fresh to my nose, and fits a little more of an elegant, professional setting, but I could see it in casual, social settings also. ATH is warmer, sweeter and woodier, and it hits the comfort button for me. Beautiful and soothing. I'll eventually compare these to the new Dior Homme Intense, but in the mean-time, if you're an iris fan, owning both of these is not redundant at all, and I recommend it!