Good Monday morning, Brotherhood. I’m off to another busy Monday, but that’s nothing new in my role as a Network Security Manager. Lately, I’ve taken a page from some of the brothers and started using AI—sparingly. As someone who works in technology, I’m well aware of both the incredible potential and the very real pitfalls of this new era. For me, it’s simply another tool when used with intention. Recently, I used it to inventory and classify my fragrance collection according to my own specifications. Then I let it build a 30-day Scent of the Day rotation from my collection. I have to admit, it’s been a blast. It’s pushed me to wear fragrances that hadn’t received nearly enough attention, and I’ve been rediscovering just how good some of them really are. Today’s Scent of the Day is Irish Leather by Memo Paris. It’s often marketed as more of a cold-weather fragrance, but that’s one fragrance rule I’ve never really subscribed to. Yes, it can become a bit heavy if you overspray, but in today’s 80-degree Chicago weather, six sprays has proven to be the sweet spot for me. I’ve reviewed this one before, so I’ll spare you another full breakdown. The O.B.’s already know exactly how I feel about Memo Paris. Make it a great Monday, Brothers, and smell outstanding while you’re doing it.

These ones are part of the winnings from the live auctions of a wholesaler on eBay. All of them from my wishlist. The ones with higher prices, are the most fought for on those auctions. Today I received the following: - Amaran Perfumes: Kafu - $26 (An alternative to Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche) - Rayhaan: Wolf - $23 (An alternative to👇🏼 Azarro The Most Wanted) - Azzaro: The most Wanted EDP Intense - $50 - Ralph Lauren: Polo 67 EDP - $42 - Versace: Eros Flame - $45 - Coach: Coach for Men EDP - $61 - Jean Paul Gaultier: Le Beau Le Parfum - $98

Fragrances aren’t necessary. Multiple millions have lived in human history without wearing a single one. Fragrances are at best accoutrements. But to collectors and aficionados, they are pleasant and desirable accoutrements. Within those qualifications, we can speak of Ride or Die fragrances — the last we’d part with. I’ve pared my list to 25, ordered alphabetically. Perhaps you have your own 25 Ride or Die list. Amber Kiso (DS & Durga) Aramis Arezzo (Naughton & Wilson) Babycat (YSL) Bon Viveur (Naughton & Wilson) Bogart Pour Homme (Jacques Bogart) Bottled Absolu (Hugo Boss) Coromandel (Chanel) Egoiste Platinum (Chanel) Encre Indigo (Lalique) Gold Man (Amouage) Grey Flannel (Geoffrey Beene) Interlude Black Iris (Amouage) Kenzo Homme EDP Kouros (YSL) King Blue (Amouage) Kutay (Uniquee Luxury) Magnetic Musk (Hugo Boss) Noir (Tom Ford) Noir Anthracite (Tom Ford) Oud Minerale (Tom Ford) Polo (Ralph Lauren) Portrayal Man (Amouage) Tuxedo (YSL) Viking (Creed)