2 days ago
After trying some disappointing niche scents again, back to 
Infusion d'Iris (2015) Eau de Parfum The more other scents I smell, the more I appreciate this beauty.
Working through the Lattafa Pride gift box/discovery set, today I'm trying 
Natural Oud . The second I sprayed it, my fiancé got a headache, so I'm self-exiling to the bedroom.
I know my fiancé is sensitive to smells, but he's been fine with everything else I've worn (which, to date, is 
Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold , 
Tharwah Silver (both from the same set), 
Exquisite Leather , and the venerable 
Ombré Leather Parfum that I have sampled but not yet purchased). In all of those cases, his reactions have been neutral to positive, and he's only smelled them close. For Natural Oud , he complained as soon as I sprayed it on my wrist in another room.
I'm debating washing it off, for his sake. I've already oversteeped my tea (which also has roses, for flavour) while waiting in the bedroom for the perfume to settle, as my tea was on the kitchen counter in the living area.
I guess today is a burnt rose kind of day.
Rhinoceros (2020). I seem to really vibe with Zoologist thus far. They get me.
Absolu Aventus Can’t get enough of this masterpiece
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By Rei: Santal 33 (2025-2026)
left hand 
Armani Privé - Oud Nacré
right hand 
Armani Privé - Oud Royal
16/02/2026 AM
Just Jack: Amalfi Coast
SOTD 
King Cobra
I've been experimenting more with layering and I'm really enjoying today's combination: 
Honey I Washed the Kids Body Spray (soap, not body spray), followed by 
Patchouli on my pulse points. Then I walked through a few sprays of 
Bee. It's witchy and earthy and sweet without being cloying.
Testing 
Moth today. I understand why it is this way, it makes sense, but it also smells like hostile architecture for insects. Makes me sad 
Spicebomb Infrared 
Sables
Oud Satin Mood 
Eldritch
Tempête d'Automne
Hundred Silent Ways 
Cotswold
Cuir Intense
I-III Russian Tea
Forbidden Fruit