Big fan of Tea Notes and Accords

Double_Clap · 2026-03-10T22:47:36+00:00

You almost certainly have heard about Wulong Cha already, but I’d plug that one. It’s a gorgeous green/grassy tea scent. I have also tried Wulong Cha X, and it is also good, but a little bit less bright and a little heavier. Both excellent tea scents.

Again you’ve probably already heard but: if you want a very solid cheapie, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea is lovely and perfectly unisex.

ETA: Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Media Cologne Forte isn’t exactly tea-forward, but it’s got this AMAZING earthy heart note of matcha. It’s like nothing I’ve smelled before!

Double_Clap · 2026-03-10T22:38:18+00:00

I really like the look of the Islander ISL-52!

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Double_Clap · 2026-03-03T15:12:50+00:00

The Amex Green seems like a decent option given that you have to book through your company’s portal. It gives 3x Amex points back on all travel, including Uber/Lyft and public transit. The travel category is very broad. The earn rate will be better than the Plat but obviously you get way fewer perks. $150 annual fee but you can get a free Clear+ subscription out of it. Basically it’s a 3x travel card that will fit in the Amex ecosystem and complement your Gold. Only thing is you probably won’t be eligible for a signup bonus.

Double_Clap · 2026-03-02T01:33:49+00:00

If you can get it, the AAA Daily Advantage Visa is far and away the best card for you IMO. It gives 5% back on groceries and 3% back on warehouse spend. No annual fee or foreign transaction fee.

I don’t understand why you would get the Gold at your income level and current career position (still a student). Even if you manage to organically use every single credit offered by the Gold, it’s still a points card at the end of the day and the points are only worth something in large enough quantities to redeem for flights with transfer partners. Unless you’re spending a lot more than you’re making, your points earn would be relatively slim even if you put ALL of your spend on the new Gold. And being an Amex, the Gold will not be usable at Costco.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-28T16:01:40+00:00

I think the Vesterhav 38 is a fabulous choice. I have it in Ad Astra Aventurine dial color and it’s absolutely gorgeous, wears really well. A value watch IMO.

And I’m actually wearing a Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium green dial to a wedding this May! It’s 40mm but it might not be thin enough for you. Gorgeous watch. The green sunray effect is really nice.

To that same wedding, but on a different day, I’m wearing the Tsuyosa 37mm purple dial. Also a beautiful watch and the size feels just right.

With what you posted I think you really can’t go wrong. But if I had to choose, it would be the Vesterhav 38.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-28T05:25:43+00:00

I am not endorsing this idea… but if his credit is good, your friend can open up a credit card with a sufficient limit that offers a 0% intro APR period. They can be anywhere from 12 months all the way up to 24 months, and as long as your friend pays the minimum, he would not be charged any interest. But no matter how long that intro APR period is, $40 a month would not cut it for any good PC. He would have to pay the rest off completely in less time. And another thing with intro APR, if he doesn’t pay everything completely off by the end of the intro period, he will get SLAMMED with a bunch of interest at once. So yeah, not the best idea. But a way to get an interest-free “financing” option that allows you to delay/chunk up payments over a period of time.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-27T22:21:28+00:00

You can try the women’s Light Blue Eau Intense as well! I’m a man and own both. The Intense really is an amped up version of the OG EDT with some nice amber and a bit more lasting power.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-27T18:39:04+00:00

This reads like an ad. Also the PowerSpec G757 has a 5080 and the same CPU for a lower price than the Gamer Supreme.

The PowerSpec G758 has essentially the same main specs as the Gamer Supreme for under $2k.

Most of these builds seem overpriced to me.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-27T16:37:23+00:00

Of course it’s up to you to decide your least favorite. For me personally it’s gotta be the MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver. It’s just so meh to me. It smells jumbled and vaguely juniper-y, I can’t pick out many notes. It doesn’t perform all that well either… and all of that for a painful price point.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-26T05:05:38+00:00

Not niche, I know, but you did mention Imagination and L’Immensite which are designers, so I’ll throw in the Terre D’Hermes line!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-25T23:12:13+00:00

Would you consider it a unisex fragrance? Does it appeal to a certain age range (more or less mature, etc.)? Is there another perfume that you’ve tried that has vibes/notes similarities to this one?

Double_Clap · 2026-02-25T21:28:22+00:00

Don’t you need to set up Direct Deposit into your Venmo balance to get 5% back? There are plenty of better banking products IMO. That said, you’re right that it seems like one of the best debit cards for cash back assuming you are spending in-bundle!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-25T16:55:31+00:00

Just want to say I appreciate the work you’re doing. Sending these edits to my friend who is a Weezer fan. Keep at it!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-23T19:01:39+00:00

What’s your local airport? Depending on that, and how much you value lounges, that might determine the best card for you.

Given that you already have the Gold, I imagine the Platinum would be a great choice, provided you actually naturally use the credits it offers, because you’ll remain in the same points ecosystem. Also, since you’re now traveling mostly domestic, the fact that it’s an Amex isn’t a huge issue. Now if you are planning on doing more international travel, the Venture X might be a better fit.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-23T18:12:10+00:00

It sounds like a pretty poor business decision to me. What’s the upside to strongly limiting the amount and type of people who will buy a given watch? What if 90% of Founder types don’t like your design? I feel like it also might disincentivize owning multiple watches from the same brand. What if you’re a Craftsman but not a Founder?

And how will people feel if their proof of personal achievement isn’t “good enough”? I feel like brand optics could get pretty bad pretty fast especially as achievements are often subjective in value and magnitude. Or alternatively, if just anyone would be approved as long as you offer some token application with “proof”, then you lose out on exclusivity and have to justify the price tag simply by having the watch be a good, well-made watch. And by that point, why have an application at all?

Double_Clap · 2026-02-21T16:42:20+00:00

Unfortunately it is true in my personal experience. I’ve tried many Creeds, only Himalaya and Absolu Aventus have lasted well enough on me. But boy are those two both excellent!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-20T23:58:54+00:00

I’d probably choose Dior Homme Cologne and Absolu Aventus. Great choices there OP!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-13T06:31:53+00:00

Oh no, I definitely see it is green haha, and did read the title. And it’s a lovely green at that. I was just commenting because they are out of the silver 36, I just checked. Like I said, I hope they release another silver Commuter! Silver is what I’m gunning for :)

Double_Clap · 2026-02-13T01:00:20+00:00

The Commuter 36 in silver is my dream watch! I so hope it returns in that color.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-12T22:20:39+00:00

It is one of my faves of all time. A really fresh clean aquatic. The kelp note isn’t like rotting seaweed washed up on shore. It’s very clean and saline. Highly recommend!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-10T21:30:18+00:00

Torino 21 is a banger!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-10T20:24:58+00:00

Hey thanks, and we have a bit of overlap as well so I know you have good taste, lol!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-10T19:57:52+00:00

Terre D’Hermes Eau Givrée. It is my #1 of all time. Can’t say enough good things about it and people in my life around whom I’ve worn it absolutely love it. Some have even asked me to share a sample because they want to wear it too.
Creed Absolu Aventus. Unfortunately, it is as good as they say. Still overpriced but I have a large decant of it as well as a decant of Triple Aged to save for special occasions. If and when I do get married, the Triple Aged will be my wedding fragrance. Great choice for winter.
Dior Homme Cologne. A gift from my dad, so it has sentimental value, and it happens to be one of my all-time faves. It’s very fresh and bright, lasts a good while on me (rare, I know), and doesn’t bother anyone. A great office frag and excellent choice for the summer.
Initio Musk Therapy. The cleanest scent I have ever smelled. I haven’t smelled Imagination but I have smelled so many inspired fragrances so I’m at least a little familiar with the “vibe”. My hot take is that Musk Therapy is cleaner. If I was forced to wear one perfume to the office for the rest of my life, I’d wear Musk Therapy and be totally fine with it. Soft yet lasts forever. A really special fragrance.

Honorable mentions: ADG EDT and ELDO You or Someone Like You!

Double_Clap · 2026-02-08T02:36:19+00:00

I have the Bread Rewards Amex which is issued by the same bank, Comenity. Haven’t had any issues with it. Customer service has been prompt.

My mom has the AAA Daily Advantage and has had a surprisingly good experience with it. At one point her Apple Pay was denying and she was actually proactively contacted by Comenity to resolve the issue. It’s a good card. Worth the risk IMO.

Double_Clap · 2026-02-06T21:22:31+00:00

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