Good morning, Brotherhood! Headed to the gym for them gains… okay, more like maintenance mode so I don’t pull a hamstring while brushing my teeth. 😅 I wanted a break from the deep, dark stuff today, so I reached for a fresh, clean spritz from one of my favorite houses Mancera. Summer in December!?!? Okay! French Riviera is fresh, clean, and slightly soapy in the best way possible. It’s light, airy, and basically summer in a bottle, perfect for a day like today when the sun is finally peeking out. Think vacation beach vibes without the stubborn sand stuck in every crevice. 😂 There’s a salty, aquatic heart that feels like ocean spray hitting the rocks. clean, breezy, and surprisingly refined. The pine and mimosa in the base keep everything smooth and lush, elevating it beyond just a simple freshie. Wearing this feels less like applying a fragrance and more like flipping a mental switch. Some people get sunscreen vibes (and I see it), but for me, it’s way more than that. Performance is right on brand for Mancera, a solid 5–6 hours with about arm’s length projection, enough to be noticed without yelling. Big thanks and shoutout to my guy @Henry Clay for letting me get my nose on this one. A full bottle has officially earned its spot on the list. Top: Lemon, Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Pepper Mid: Sea Notes, Tiare Flower, Pine Tree, Mimosa and Vetiver Base: Sea Salt, White Musk and Amber Have a great day!

So today’s scent of the day is Royal Taboo by Aromatix. I am going to keep it short and sweet on this one. It’s a great fragrance. I do believe it’s a clone or I get the Creed Centaurus from it and since I am headed to the cigar lounge, I figured I’d give it a spin. Most of the Aromatix fragrances are bangers and this is no exception.