So today is 4/20 - an unofficial holiday celebrating all things mari-ju-ana related (wink wink), and I had a special gummie and kind of forgot and got caught up watching One Piece. Then I remembered and was like... oh yeah, I need to write that review for 4/20 Okay, so here's the thing. here's the thing. I put this on like forty minutes ago, and I forgot what I was doing. I got wrapped up in the next episode of One Piece, and I keep forgetting what I'm doing. Anyway. Music Festival. Is that what we were talking about? Oh, yeah, Coachella. That thing looks like a hoot. There's a couple of girls there that I photographed in their outfits before the festival, and they're posting their pics on IG now. Wait. Music Festival, lol. lol. lol. why do we say it like that? My Mexican friends say jajajajajajaja and it cracks me up. I had an ex who would say it like "jaw--jaw--jaw" and I had to tell her its "hahahahaha". LOL Music Festival. Top notes: Neroli and aldehydes (does anyone know what those are? I thought they were fat molecules, but that's not right) Middle: Hedione (lol, head....), and white musk Base: Cashmeran (its so soft), and Ambroxide (i dated an amber oxide once. goth girl. I miss her) Okay so. What does it smell like - you know that moment. It's golden hour at the festival, and the sun is doing that thing where it's not quite setting, but it's getting lower, and everything looks a bit warmer and softer, and there's somone standing near you and they smell incredible and you can't figure out who ti is because there's people everywhere and the air has that warm skin smell, but like the GOOD version of that the version where everyone is happy and the music is vibing and the light show is going off and the music is good and nobody is stressed and the music is so good and you feel like you are exactly where you are supposed to be on this earth at this specific moment in time?ow that moment. It's golden hour at the festival, and the sun is doing that thing where it's not quite setting, but it's getting lower, and everything looks a bit warmer and softer, and theres somone standing near you and they smell incredible and you can't figure out who ti is because there's people everywhere and the air has that warm skin smell, but like the GOOD version of that the version where everyone is happy and the music is vibing and the light show is going off and the music is good and nobody is stressed and the music is so good and you feel like you are exactly where you are supposed to be on this earth at this specific moment in time?

Okay, I'm introducing a new scent post category - "New Signature Scent (NSS)". After my last post about exploring the scent world, realizing some industry faux-pas, and doing some exploring within my limited budget, I was confident I'd find an affordable quality product. In my 20s: - I used Axe Phoenix deodorant and Axe Black body wash, but never the spray scent. - No, I didn't know better; my only guidance back then was the occasional episode of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy". In my 30s: - I used Bleu de Chanel cologne/shaving balm, but still Axe Black body wash. - Started using Art of Shaving products for pre-shave oil and cream. In my 40s/last couple of years? - Switched to Caswell-Massey for shaving cream and bar soap. - Started using Stetson aftershave and Stetson Black cologne. - Why Stetson? I like the combination of powder and spice. Most recently (at 42)? - Still use Stetson aftershave, but looking for alternatives (though it blends well with new items). - Discovered Cremo! - Scent? Spice & Black Vanilla (cardamom, black vanilla, tobacco). Result? It's been life-changing. Great scent, good projection, nice layers, lasts long (minimal spray required). Started with the deodorant, and that alone made me a huge fan. Body wash is an aromatic experience and has good moisture content; serves well as underlying "support scent". The cologne smells like something higher-end. Combined, I've already turned heads in a good way and gotten several compliments. Complaints? Deodorant struggles to fully wash out when showering. Luckily as a toddler-father, I have wet wipes which work like a charm. Prices? - Deodorant: $10 - Body wash: $10 - Cologne: $25 Future? - Thinking of trying Paris Corner Rifaaqat