EauKay

This is so, so close to a winner! The pepper and woods craft this perfect scent memory of hiking in the Rockies, and the tobacco is complementary to that without being overbearing. Plum, one of my favorite scent notes, is present but very, very quiet...

I have sampled and owned a variety of fruit-forward fragrances (say that 3x fast), and I haven’t really settled on whether I like peach or not. Tonkapeach opens juicy, sweet, and true-to-life with both champagne and tonka bean adding some...

For me, the opening is the star of this fragrance. It is gentlemanly, complex, and herbal in a really pleasant way. It almost reminds me of something Penhaligons-y. But that opening is short-lived, and the drydown, though pleasant, isn’t as exciting....

Certain sharp citrus-fruity fragrances can come across smelling like cleaning liquid. While I wouldn’t say Mists of Time is there, I think it does come a little close. The various fruit notes can run together...

Sample enough fragrances and read/watch enough reviews, and you'll get used to the subjectivity of olfactory appeal. A fragrance that somebody loathes, somebody else will love. A fragrance someone washes off right away will...

If I could have just one herb growing in my garden, it'd be basil. It can be annoyingly finicky with how much light and water it wants, but it smells so darn good and imparts so much flavor when you cook with freshly-picked leaves. I...

As a bourbon drinker, something definitely feels right about 51. The strength is in the opening. The bourbon note can be a bit overwhelming in the first few seconds, but after it settles for a bit, you can detect every note. This phase is my favorite...