These are some of the recent additions to my collection. It would have been more if The Parfums had shipped my orders. The common theme though has been great bargains. Below are notes on the Fragrance Vibe and Occasions: Fresh / Clean - Wulong Cha – citrus tea, airy - Energizer – bright citrus, energetic. Best for: spring/summer, office, daytime Fresh / Tropical - Anelo – juicy fruits with modern depth. Best for: summer, casual outings, vacation Fresh / Woody Aquatic - Ever Lit – crisp marine + soft resins. Best for: office, warm days into evening Fruity Warm / Amber-Spicy - Aican – bright fruit + warm, sweet base. Best for: nights out, warm evenings Soft Sweet / Romantic - Ishq Special – creamy, floral, powdery. Best for: date nights, fall/winter Dark / Patchouli - Psychedelique – rich, earthy, cocoa-like. Best for: cold weather, evening, statement wear Spiced Gourmand - Il Capriccio del Maestro – rum, spice, vanilla warmth. Best for: cozy nights, special occasions Bold / Opulent Night Out - Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic – cherry, tobacco, amber. Best for: parties, luxury events, standout moments Quick Picks - Office: Wulong Cha, Ever Lit, Energizer - Casual daytime: Energizer, Wulong Cha, Anelo - Vacation/summer: Anelo, Aican - Date night: Ishq Special, Il Capriccio - Night out: Hedonistic, Psychedelique - Dressy events: Il Capriccio, Hedonistic

I haven't been very active for a couple of months, so I'd like to share the fragrances that I wore during April 2026. I have two wearings of Pasion EDP by RDZ that are not available on Parfumo.com.

Good Morning Brotherhood and Happy Friday. Today is shaping up to be a good one in Chicago, sunny and in the 60s with that crisp start to wake you up. It has been a wild ride of ups and downs these past couple of months, but I’m still grateful to my Creator because His grace is sufficient. Through it all, I’m reminded that adversity does not get the final word. My scent of the day is a new-age classic originally launched in 2020, L’Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain. This is such a well-rounded fragrance: sweet, spicy, earthy, nutty, with just a touch of powder. I instantly fell in love with this one when I bought it back in 2021 during the pandemic, so it holds a special place for me. It reminds me that even in difficult seasons, we can still persevere and find moments of joy. On my skin, this fragrance performs beautifully. At 8 sprays, projection is about 6 feet for the first couple of hours, and I’m sitting in a very nice sillage bubble right now enjoying the composition. Longevity is great as well, giving me about 8 to 9 hours on properly moisturized skin. L’Homme Idéal Extrême garners a strong 8.75 from me.