$17 for a new 100 ml/ 3.34 fl oz of Lataffa Ramz from Ross. $15 ea for a 100 ml/ 3.38 fl oz of Bellavita G.O.A.T. And CEO MAN from Burlington Coat Factory. If any of these interest you and not currently in your collection, go forth and purchase for it is good.

Match #42 in the second-chance bracket is a pretty easy decision for me: Chanel Antaeus versus Montblanc Explorer Platinum. Chanel Antaeus (1981, created by Jacques Polge) is unapologetically masculine and doesn't make any attempt to soften its edges. It's a bold, old-school blend of woods, patchouli, leather, oakmoss, and spices. Strong, earthy, and full of character, it's definitely a fragrance that announces itself. Montblanc Explorer Platinum (2023, created by Bruno Jovanovic) is much lighter in style, although certainly not weak. Cedar, clary sage, and violet leaf give it a fresh, green, woody character that's pleasant and easy to wear. I like it well enough, but within the Explorer family, I'd reach for the original before Platinum. And that makes today's elimination fairly straightforward. Explorer Platinum is a perfectly enjoyable fragrance, but Antaeus has considerably more depth, personality, and presence. Chanel Antaeus survives and moves on in the second-chance bracket, while Montblanc Explorer Platinum is eliminated from the tournament.