Day 5 today and of my ATH fun on this blizzard Monday that I spent the morning shoveling out of. Yet another amazing frag from Aaron. He really has challenged by thoughts on frag scent profiles. Normally not a sweet or chocolate frag guy but damn if he isn’t a mad scientist. Boozy sweet gourmand that goes and goes. Longevity is excellent. Projection is also excellent without being overbearing. Again very office safe. The ladies really like this one as well if going trolling. lol Sillage trail lingers well after you pass. depending on sprays. Really only need 2-3 sprays. If you go overboard it could be cloying in confined spaces. I see this as more of a 3 1/2 season wearable frag. In high heat over 80 deg this could be brutal depending on if you’re indoors or out. Solid 9.5/10 for me. Yea I know. They all seem to be highly rated over 9/10 for me. Sounds unbelievable unless you have tried the houses quality. No they aren’t cheap but as usual in frags, quality of ingredients matters. Also Aaron uses real Oud in his frags. If memory serves it’s one of his 5% Thai Oud frags. That alone means that yes it’s discontinued due to every new batch of Oud he uses will have a different scent profile to it. This was a 2021 release btw. What say you brothers? Tried this one?

Weather today is in the teens, so I wanted a warmer fragrance to push through the cold. I sampled this at Disney World this year and knew right away I needed a full bottle. Released in 2024, it’s the most intense and concentrated version in the L'Homme Ideal line, crafted by perfumer Delphine Jelk. It's an Oriental Woody fragrance that intensifies the gourmand and boozy elements of the original, but still remaining masculine in its presentation. There is a prominent amaretto with a bitter almond liqueur vibe, fruity/cherry undertones, patchouli, musk, and woody accents. It opens with a boozy almond and liqueur, like an expensive amaretto, with a touch of cherry and spice. It then evolves smoothly into a polished base with deep patchouli and musky warmth. The dry down is smoky and sensual, with elegant funkiness that's relaxed yet refined. It’s classy, mature, and addictive. It’s the boldest iteration, with strong longevity at 8+ hours and solid projection, though it stays close/intimate at the 4-5 hour mark. It's versatile for spring/fall/winter evenings or date nights. It’s seductive without being overpowering. If you enjoy sweet leaning masculines with almond or cherry (similar to the EDP or Extreme flankers), this refines it into something more luxurious and elevated. Highly recommended if you’re seeking depth and quality.