Fenix

The orange, lemon and spices hit right out of the gate — it’s sweet but not cloying. A mild, welcoming sweetness somewhere between floral and baked goods. I can’t stop smelling my wrists. I’m not in love with it but I’m fond and intrigued. Very low projection, but i feel like Fenix wasn’t meant for that, somehow. 3 hours later, I’ll catch a faint breath of it and it’s like walking past the Mexican bakery right as fresh cuernos come out of the oven. I can’t say it’s a favorite, but it’s fun and comforting and I’ll probably wear it again sometime. Caveat: will probably wear very differently on those more inclined towards florals

This one has been out for quite a while, 2021 release in reality, not 2022. Scent itself, to me, is a take on BR540. Opening has that sweet airiness, very similar to Mancera's Instant Crush. Drydown is more earthy/woody, mildly green. Doesn't really do anything special, performance is average within this class.

Lovely and snowy with a big overdose of sexy hydroxyambran. Modern , papery, ambergrissy and clean. Wintery and conversely middle eastern. Suitable for all seasons. Similar in certain ways to Megamare but without the fear of drowning. Very nice! The deep drydown is smoky in a similarly unpleasant way to Bukhoor by Kosmala but this facet doesn’t present itself until late in its evolution. The minty opening is its most delightful stage.