Another favourite of mine from the Le Male line,While the original Le Male from 1995 was the loud, minty king of the 90s nightlife, Le Parfum is its more sophisticated, grown-upolder brother Released in 2020, the fragrance was composed by two of the industry’s most acclaimed talents. Quentin Bisch needs no introduction, known for creating massive hits like 1 Million Royal. While Natalie Gracia-Cetto, was the nose behind Burberry Hero & Tom Ford Sole di Positano. Its an Amber Woody/Oriental fragrance. It shifts away from the sharp, metallic freshness of the original toward a smoother, creamier, more resinous vibe. With a top note of Cardamom you get a warm, spicy, slightly sweet opening. It lacks the coldmint blast of the original, which is so much better. At its heart a beautiful combination of Heart Iris & Lavender. The iris adds a silky, powdery texture, it's not lipstick heavy like Dior Homme, but very refined, while the lavender maintains the DNA of the original. With a base of Vanilla, Oriental Notes & Woody Notes The dry down is outdtanding. It's a rich, creamy vanilla supported by dark woods that feel masculine and cozy. Performance is real good, it's sticks to my skin for about seven hours and even longer of clothes. It doesn't scream like Ultra Male, but it creates a scent bubble around you that is definitely noticeable within arm’s length. Best kept for the Autumn/winter seasons were it will shine best. It's perfect for evening wear. If you find the original Le Male too dated or Ultra Male too sweet and clubby, Le Male Le Parfum is the perfect middle ground. My Rating: 7.5/10 Scent:2.5 Longevity:2 Sillage:2 Y/N:1

Good Morning Fragrance Family. It is a really frigid grey morning here in Chicago with temperatures down in the single digits after we were enjoying 60s and even a 70 degree day just last week. That Midwest weather likes to keep us humble. Sometimes I get so deep down the niche rabbit hole that I forget just how good some designer fragrances can be. They may be few and far between, but when they hit, they really hit. My scent of the day is Boss Bottled Absolu. This one is a beautiful sweet, woody composition with a slightly incensy backbone and a subtle leathery vibe that gives it some depth. I am really glad I listened to my brothers from the Brotherhood of Scent and grabbed a 30ml of this beauty some time ago. It has definitely earned its place in the rotation. Let’s get off to a great start and see what the week brings. Stay warm and smell fantastic.