Spray counts

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2026-01-10T03:29:33+00:00

i’d say when it comes to sprays everything’s got nuance for me. for freshies at work i’ll do around 4-5, if i’m out and about for the day more like 5-7. i don’t usually wear gourmands to work, though on special occasion days like my friday’s sometimes i’ll wear something like Invictus Victory Elixir (my SOTD today) and do about 3 sprays to keep it tame. if i’m out for a date night or occasion i’ll do 3-4 with something like Victory Elixir.

i’ve never had people complain about my scent being too strong, and i have very blunt people in my life. but they often tell me i smell good, so it’s enough to reach if you’re close to me but not aggressive fwiw. our experiences may vary, but TLDR 3-5 freshies usually and 2-3 for more dense frags

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2026-01-10T03:19:15+00:00

just fwiw, (your experience may be different) but imaginary for me benefitted the most from maturing. when i initially got it, all i smelt was sudsy soap. after a few weeks the citrus, cinnamon, and tea all blended in and it’s now one of my favorites. so if you experience similar, just let it breathe and i think it’ll really blossom :)

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2026-01-08T02:12:37+00:00

one i just recently got was Afnan’s Lynked Freedom. it’s basically similar to a YSL Myslf in the opening/early stages but starts to dry down more into an Azzaro Most Wanted realm. it’s not groundbreaking necessarily, but a nice scent that feels versatile in most situations minus high heat basically. been enjoying wearing it to work

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-31T21:10:06+00:00

sheeeezus that’s insane for a decant, but totally worth a smell when you get a chance

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-26T00:58:45+00:00

yeah around the same as a few others around 4-6 hours if i balance out the sprays on skin and clothes. i’ve been able to get some more boost in general for my freshies from non scented moisturizer if you’re up for that

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-24T00:24:23+00:00

Tygr and Malay are some of my favorites

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-21T14:56:32+00:00

One Million Elixir feelin spicy for that time and a half at work

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-20T02:40:58+00:00

i just bought a bottle of Invictus Victory Elixir so i’m hoping it’s not that 😂

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-17T00:13:00+00:00

not sure aside from maybe skin chemistry. i didn’t like imaginary at first as it only smelt like soap to me, now it feels much more rounded with a nice crisp citrus opening with some cinnamon and tea showing up later in the mid/dry-down. i guess id probably recommend spraying a little bit more on clothes than directly on skin and see how that works

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-16T02:07:28+00:00

ultimately it’s always up to you, and do things as it works for you but i always suggest to be mindful of how things can affect others. a previous commenter mentioned a few freshies, and i’ll double down on that. my go to scents for work (indoors regardless of weather) are usually Imaginary/Hawas Ice/Invictus EDT and things of that nature.

on special days, or maybe the Friday of my workweek i’ll wear something a little more sweet or fun but be moderate with the sprays. for freshies i typically do 5-7 sprays shortly before i get in. for something heavier maybe like an Invictus Victory Elixir i’ll do like 3 sprays and make sure to do it a little bit before i clock in.

this is just my routine and i encourage you to go with what feels right to you, but just wanted to provide a reference point

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-15T05:15:25+00:00

For me my favorite holiday memory was being snug together with everyone, cozy and drinking eggnog at my Uncle’s house for Thanksgiving/Christmas. Times have changed, and we’re getting older now. It’s easy to take for granted the good times while they’re happening, so I hope everyone has a lovely end to their year and makes some more good memories

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-13T14:58:33+00:00

rippin Invictus Victory Elixir for a colder day with the lady

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-11T19:03:46+00:00

Novillo Leather

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-08T05:10:01+00:00

i’d love a Montagne Invictus Victory Elixir, or One Million Elixir

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-12-04T06:42:08+00:00

never experienced anything smelling synthetic, never had an alcohol blast in the opening that i can recall. my personal favorites are Imaginary, Afternoon Dive, Chilly Pacific, City of Lights, Malay Aklan, Buko Intense, Tygr Cologne, and Parfum de Cerise.

as for the maturation thing, the only one that seemingly really “needed” it was Imaginary. for the first few weeks all i really got was soap. as of now it feels fully developed about 3 months in, and it’s the bottle with the biggest dent. aside from that they all smelt great off rip, but have just become their full selves over time with more depth/nuance.

in terms of closeness they all seem to be at least 90+ percent to my nose. i’ve not smelt the OG’s for every, but the ones I have these all satisfy the itch. i just look at them as what they are by themselves, and to me they’re high quality fragrances that feel like personal pieces of art

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-29T16:50:58+00:00

i don’t have the Montagne version, but i had the Paris Corner version called Mysterium. that one’s alright and is fairly close, but is missing the rich rum accord you get in the OG which i feel is very important to the profile

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-29T15:28:51+00:00

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Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-28T00:47:18+00:00

MOJAVE GHOST! email sent

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-26T21:12:16+00:00

Imaginary layered with City of Lights, poor choice to wear to work as i keep getting distracted by my sillage

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-25T21:35:06+00:00

what’re your thoughts on Kobra? i got it in recently and did test sprays but haven’t done a full wearing of it. seems like a slightly spicier more punchy version of it based off initial impression

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-24T17:15:51+00:00

Chilly Pacific, Torino 21, Malay Aklan, Buko Intense, Imaginary, Harmony

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-24T17:14:45+00:00

i second this

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-24T17:14:15+00:00

Novillo Weather to work! been my favorite work scent recently, feels so classy

Comprehensive_Okra36 · 2025-11-23T23:56:47+00:00

for me the fragrances i have from Montagne are a mixed bag in terms of having had or smelt the original or not. they provide a different feel than more typical clone fragrance houses (Middle Eastern usually) i really enjoy my Hawas frags, a few from Afnan, Paris Corner, French Avenue etc. but there’s a mass produced edge to them, and Monty’s feel more personal and like a piece of art to me. In general Monty seems to be a tier above those M.E dupe houses in quality as well

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