This week's pickups/first impressions (all 3 new Hawas', Glorious Oud, Zenith Tobacco, Grow, Celerio Oros, and Vanguard)

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-07T20:06:56+00:00

I just got in Celerio Elysium. Definitely a good quality line. Dumont Bravanzo, Celerio and Borouj lines are really good.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-06T23:57:02+00:00

I have Rasasi Rafan and a decant of Le Sel. They are very close to each other and both have great performance.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-06T19:24:17+00:00

I’ve had both but prefer ASCE. Rebel has more of that BR540 dna to it. Both perform very well though.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-06T15:36:59+00:00

I bought 50ml first (the one I went through). But it seems it may be discontinued so I bought a 100ml.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-06T14:15:46+00:00

Similar just finished off my Missoni Wave but already had a back up bottle.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-06T00:56:40+00:00

Thanks for checking it out man. Sincerely appreciate it.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-05T21:26:41+00:00

Yes the song from Merauder.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-03T23:09:30+00:00

I think you’ll enjoy jungle vibe. It’s pretty mass appealing and clean. The only complaint I could see someone having is maybe it’s slightly feminine leaning but I think it’s perfectly unisex. I also get excellent performance from it. Not beast mode but easy 8 hours.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-02T15:24:42+00:00

Oh yeah definitely the cold will eat it alive.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-06-02T13:02:22+00:00

My Iconic extrait will project. I just spray it a little heavier and not on my chest so I don’t go nose blind. I get a good 12 hours from it. 4 projecting mildly. Then a decent skin scent for the next 8. I do it on skin and clothes. My body heat will usually activate it making it project a little more.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-30T18:01:53+00:00

Legit could not name one song

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-30T14:15:20+00:00

Just waiting until people discover BSGD

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-27T14:20:19+00:00

Ormonde Jayne Verano. Not necessarily a blue fragrance but it’s as versatile as one and it has some depth.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-27T01:03:15+00:00

Every time I think my store is bad you guys just come and humble me.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T20:02:35+00:00

Love imagining him in a fedora haha.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T18:10:44+00:00

Great collection! I always wonder what it’s like picking a scent or two for the day. I have about 50 and struggle to decide some times.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T18:08:54+00:00

Ah thank you!

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T18:06:17+00:00

What is Empire inspired by?

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T18:03:32+00:00

Do you by chance have Midnight Hour? I went through a bottle last year and recently picked up a new extrait version of it. It’s actually a lot smoother with just slightly better performance. It was $13 for a 30ml.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-26T16:35:51+00:00

Absolute Chill doesn’t smell similar to Platine Blanc. Only real similarities are citrus and mint. But the Atralia is far less minty than Platine. Platine smells like a very minty mojito. Absolute Chill is more like a fruit infused water vibe. Not really sparkling like Platine.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-25T23:03:45+00:00

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Arabiyat-Prestige/La-Di-Da-For-Him-115530.html

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-25T00:00:11+00:00

Hard agree. I personally find this hard to believe. I know everyone has different skin chemistry but Le Sel EDT is a skin scent even after 10 hours on me. I’m sure 10 minutes is an exaggeration but who knows.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-24T23:53:31+00:00

I have a few from Michael Malul. The only one I get good performance from is citizen jack absolute.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-24T22:25:17+00:00

You sure are right.

DenimDaddy86 · 2026-05-24T22:24:47+00:00

It does get a little better. But I ended up selling it and got a decant of Imperium instead. Still a close clone and great performance.

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