For all of you PDM connoisseurs, I have a question: Here are the notes listed on Fragrantica for Layton: Top notes are Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Geranium, Violet and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Coumarin and Ambermax™. But right from the start I notice the base notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Is that normal? I was under the impression that top notes are the ones you get from first spray and it's only after the dry-down that we would get the base notes. Has anyone else experienced this, or is my nose just broken today?

Picked up the latest Gent Scents collaboration. This one is called French Quarter. This one of the rips Tim da me a lot of Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir. Sweet, fruity with a boozy vanilla. This one is for the cooler months Fall and winter and early spring. This one has excellent projection off my skin with a perfect scent bubble of 3 feet for the first couple hours. Lasts about 8-9 hours. Work safe/ casual / daytime or best for date night/ presentation is the new Michael Malul bottle style with a cap that snaps into place, with the usual top notch pressurized atomizers. I prefer this one I think imo to Arashi Reef if I had to rank. Both are very high quality scents worth checking out. 8/10

Big fan of the Spicebomg line. Night vision is a bold, Amber Fougere fragrance. Launched in 2020 as a more intense, refined successor to the 2019 edt version, this scent was crafted by perfumers Nathalie Lorson & Pierre Negrin. While the original Spicebomb line is famous for its fiery, explosive warmth, Night Vision EDP pivots toward a darker, electric green aesthetic. It kicks off vibrant & fresh before transitioning to a resinous warmth. In the opening, you are hit with a burst of citrus led by lemon essence and green mandarin, quickly joined by a spicy kick of black pepper & chili. This brightness soon transitions into a lush, aromatic heart where clary sage, rosemary & a unique green resinaccord take center stage, giving the scent its distinct herbal-woody character. As it settles into the base, it reveals its true depth; notes of incense, fir balsam & cedarwood blend together for a smoky, masculine foundation, while hints of almond & tonka bean add a subtle, creamy sweetness that rounds out the sharp edges of the spices. In terms of performance, this version of Night Vision is a substantial upgrade over the EDT, it lasts 6+ hrs on the skin. Its projection is potent during the first few hours, before settling into a persistent, alluring scent trail. Because of its dense, spicy, and resinous profile, it is best suited for the cooler months of autumn/winter, though it performs exceptionally well on brisk spring evenings. It is also a good night out fragrance, making it a perfect choice for date nights, clubbing, or any evening occasion My Rating: 8/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1