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  by Carla Seipp
  Designed by Rad Hourani and created by nose Christophe Raynaud, Ascent represents the life and death cycle via semen, baby powder, leather, and frankincense accords (olfactory equivalents to conception, infancy, middle-age, and death). It’s a slightly sweet musk that maintains a hint of darkness. “Ascent is the black sheep, some people like and enjoy it, but it&rsqu… [Read More]
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Tioga by Shaklee
by speedracer
Fresh, clean, masculine and mature. This is one of the only proper scents I remember my dad wearing during my youth. It’s not in the style of something I’d want to wear now but it doesn’t smell cheap. Classic 70s to 80s fougere on par with Azzaro...More
Ambre d'Alexandrie by Boucheron
by scenting prey
Shisa. Narguile. Tobacco. These linguistic markers seem to converge on the same note I encounter with such frequency that oversaturation is on the near horizon if not closer. Neutral from my wearing because it is still a quality, pleasant blend. Toba...More
Beau de Jour by Tom Ford
by The Cologne Cabinet
TF Signature Beau de Jour EDP sample (2020) - Yes!......Wait.....Definitely!.....Maybe. My top 5 in this style are Azzaro pour Homme, Aramis Tuscany, Brut, Drakkar Noir, and Gucci Nobile. I enjoyed wearing Beau de Jour as its understated ...More