Released in early 2026, this is the newest and most intense chapter in the Scandal saga. I kinda skipped straight from the edt to the Elixir. This flanker moves away from the bright, caramel-heavy DNA of the original, leaning instead into a dark, boozy, and seductive profile. Perfumers Quentin Bisch, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud & Louise Turner all worked on this formulation. It's a Woody Amber, but is defined by a "Black Cherry" note that replaces the traditional clary sage and caramel opening of the line. It opens with Black Cherry, Lemon & Bergamot. A punchy, liqueur-like cherry. It’s sweet but dark, avoiding the cough syrup pitfall. At its core, notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Rum & Geranium. The cherry melts into a boozy rum accord with a clean patchouli that adds structure. At the Base, Tonka Bean, Vanilla & Akigalawood. You get a deep, smoky, yet creamy dry-down that feels more mature and velvety than previous versions. Performance is so good, I'm hitting the 8hrs mark on my skinBecause it is a "Parfum Elixir," the oil concentration is high, meaning it clings to skin and clothes well into the next day. Projection is also strong for the first 2-3 hours before settling into a dense, noticeable scent trail. It's ideal for Cold weather, date nights, and clubbing. It is likely too heavy for a gym or a high-heat office environment. If you found the original Scandal or Le Parfum too bubblegummy or youthful, the Elixir is the correction you’ve been waiting for. It is darker, woodier, and feels significantly more sophisticated. It sits in a similar space to Tom Ford Lost Cherry or L’Homme Idéal Parfum, but with that signature JPG "loudness." My Rating 8/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 25 Sillage 2 Y/N 1

Got a deal that’s quite possibly too good to be true from The Parfums: 100ml Creed Viking Cologne for $141 including shipping and tax and after all the Shop App discounts and a $17 gift card that I had from a prior purchase that took way too long. So… What’s the over/under on them fulfilling this order in the next month? On the one hand, this is a ridiculously good price and so they might not have this in stock or might prioritize orders placed at higher prices. On the other hand, while this is a Creed, Viking Cologne isn’t the most popular in the line and so they might actually be able to procure it and ship it in a reasonable timeframe. Let’s start the clock and see what happens… I’m still not convinced they aren’t a Ponzi scheme