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These are just a quick snapshot of the two new fragrances the lovely people @wesker.perfumes just sent me, trust me the picture just does not do them justice. They have the unique Wesker bottle shape which is so recognisable but oh wow they are stunning in real life, I will take better pictures when I can access better lighting, the bottles are lacquered with gold leaf inlaid on them, as with previous bottles each one is unique, the caps are heavy gold tops with a jewel that matches the colour of the bottles on each facet of the cap, they have such a lovely feel and weight in your hand, all I can say is the brand are just elevating their products with every new release, you not only get wonderful stand out fragrances you get something that looks dazzling on your shelf’s. Thank you so much for completing my collection and trusting me to review the collection I really appreciate that. #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLf4E3jXF6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Also newly arrived from the lovely people @wesker.perfumes Histria, thank you so much for your generosity especially given how busy you guys have been I really appreciate it and I’m excited to test drive this too, my Wesker collection is complete and the bottles look stunning on my shelf’s, I have them on paper at the moment but will start testing on skin very soon, I can’t say enough good things on the evolution of the packaging and the bottles are really tactile in your hand as well as looking extremely premium and so original, there’s no missing these are Wesker perfumes at first glance. #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLeOdojZDn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Massive thank you to @wesker.perfumes this just literally arrived, The Scent of Banat you have excelled yourselves, beautiful premium presentation on both the box and the bottle, I already loved the way the bottles look but oh wow you guys have taken them to the next level, seriously pretty, I’ve only sprayed literally one spray on a test strip but boy is this potent stuff, looking forward to getting this on skin. #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLc9xkDQom/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Also newly arrived, the latest gems from @masquemilano once again thank you to @brunalessandro for your kindness sending me these, I’m so sorry I missed the live session as those are always so much fun, are you planning anymore as I would absolutely love to hear about the creative process and inspiration behind these. I’ve been very good and not sprayed them yet just in case there is a session I could join as I love that shared experience. I’ve not been able to be as present here on IG recently due to health reasons but it was so lovely to be remembered and included you really brightened my day, thanks ever so much #masquemilano #sotd #fragrance #scent #perfume #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcqNhAYDUOQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Literally just arrived from the lovely people @commodity a massive thank you to Tania and her team for reaching out to me, I really look forward to exploring these and sharing my thoughts with you very soon. #styleyourcommodity #fragrance #scent #perfume #sotd #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcqMFXBLk2B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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SOTD is Ivory Route from @xerjoff just as we thought Spring was upon, these last few days we have had sunshine, blue skies weirdly accompanied by snow, so I’ve stayed at home and cosy with this comforting beauty, it’s such a beautiful blend of spices and cream woods and a good measure of patchouli. I absolutely adore this fragrance, it always makes me feel good, perfect for a day indoors when the world outside looks cold and crazy. What’s your thoughts on this little beauty? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxU_L5D3Rb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is 1861 Renaissance from @xerjoff yet another sunny day here so this was the perfect choice. A beautiful blend of literally mouthwatering citruses that smell incredibly natural, hidden in the middle of this is a stunning rose which really pops out in the warmth, there’s a lovely mint note in here too which is so well balanced against the citruses, musks, wood and patchouli round this one out. Given that it’s citrus dominant this lasts for a remarkably long time on my skin, clean, bright, fresh and elegant a fantastic choice which will easily take you through the day smelling amazing. #sotd #perfume #fragrance #scent #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbpu70SDzYu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Megamare from @ortoparisi You could be forgiven for thinking summer has come early here it’s so bright and warm outside. This works so well in the warm weather, however personally I go very light on the sprays after an episode of overspraying when I first got this which lasted days and several showers. This is not your typical aquatic fragrance although it does have the salty smell of the sea and a mineral quality to it. If you think of the power of the sea in the middle of a storm then you have an idea of how this is, there’s some sweetness and a fantastic fruity feel to it along with a huge wallop of musks. It truly is in a class of its own albeit one that’s quite polarising. Definitely one to be sampled. Who has tried this and what’s your thoughts? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbk-h52vg6w/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Sun Soaked from @maherolfactive I actually wore this yesterday too. Firstly can I say this is absolutely phenomenal. Like all of Shawn’s fragrances it’s really unique and so interesting. This was created to celebrate the return to normal life after covid. It’s a bit like coming out of the dark and into a bright beautiful light, a little like the ending of winter and the lovely spring weather we are currently having. It’s an inspired combination of Neroli and bitter Orange with out that uber clean piercing element that Neroli can often have, here you have an almost mouthwatering and sparkling citrus with a slightly creamy feel to it. Blackcurrant bud comes in and adds to the fruity elements in a really interesting way. There’s a bit of a green vibe here too but not overly dominant, resins, woods namely Texas Cedar round this out just perfectly. This fragrance smells so natural but there’s some clever modern synthetics at play. Sitting in with the mix is a very slight warm fuzzy hint of something animalic, don’t worry this is perfectly polite and nothing for you to worry about it just adds to the complexity of this gorgeous perfume. In my opinion this is completely unisex, it could be used in pretty much any situation it’s so versatile but be warned it has an addictive quality to it. I highly recommend this one, have you checked it out yet? What’s your thoughts? (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbiAwJjjlgG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD for me is Beach Hut Man from @amouageofficial This is one of my absolute favourites for spring and summer. The mint in the opening has to be one of the most realistic and perfectly done example of mint done well, it’s vibrant and uplifting without being piercing, blended with the orange blossom it’s a beautiful combination. I love the earthy green twist this fragrance takes whilst still staying clean and bright. There’s a fantastic combination of vetiver and green Ivy here, really this is such a clever piece of perfumery. This is super long lasting and it will take you a while to get to the drydown which is a subtle combination of resins, woods and mossy notes. Stunning stuff and I always seem to get positive reactions to this fragrance even from people that aren’t normally big fragrance lovers. Although I personally loved this one straight away it took me a while to fully understand and appreciate it so I’d say sample first. I seem to be drawn towards green fragrances at the moment and this is a gem for sure. Have you tried this yet and what’s your thoughts? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbcrhvLj2tk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Elephant from @zoologistperfumes Spring is upon us and I wanted something really green and vibrant to start my day and that’s just how this opens it’s almost sparklingly fresh. Imagine a ride on an elephant in a tropical forest with the smell of verdant trees, grass and plants rising up towards you, this phase lasts a good while with Magnolias in full bloom before it softens down with a creamy almost milky coconut and sandalwood base with whispers of incense and clean musks. It’s so good, perfect for a spring day and hurray we have sunshine. Have you tried this one? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbXtpaMjtjR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is This July Evening from @floraiku Today we have some sunshine after a few days of rain, I’m hoping that’s us heading towards spring and warmer weather so I thought I’d reach for something which reminds me of warmer times. Put quite simply this is Jasmine, chamomile and vanilla, there’s nothing indolic about the Jasmine here it’s just perfect and blended with just the right amount of vanilla so that it’s not overly sweet and cloying, the chamomile adds that calming vibe that makes this just a sheer pleasure. You could actually get away with this all year round but as I got this in the late summer that’s what it reminds me off. Have you tried this one yet? What’s your favourite from the brand? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbNO241DMce/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is the wonderful Moonage Daydream from @astrophilstellaperfume In a word this is gorgeous. It’s refined, classy and super elegant. It combines a beautiful lavender which remains throughout the wear with citrus, green and aromatic elements. There’s a comforting softness to this fragrance which I’m presuming comes from the musks and sandalwood in the base. You also get just the right touch of sweetness here and a touch of patchouli, nothing is overdone, instead everything sings in harmony. I’ve put a whopping dent in my bottle already, it’s marketed as unisex although it’s elements in general would suggest it leans masculine, don’t be fooled by that for a second this can easily be pulled off by a woman and indeed I’ve been asked by women what I’m wearing most times I’ve worn it. Stunning stuff and comes highly recommended by me. Have you tried this beauty yet? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbKnIR3j4F5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Seminalis from @ortoparisi One of my most cosy and comforting fragrances, a sweet almost almondy condensed milk hits you straight away, a good measure of patchouli and as you can expect with all Gaultieri fragrances there’s lots of musk at play. All sitting on a dreamy creamy Sandalwood. Heaven in a bottle for me, it was my first bottle from the collection and it definitely got me curious to sample the rest, I can honestly say I haven’t been disappointed by any of them so far. This is one brand that has me wanting all of them. Have you tried anything from the brand yet? If not why not? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcolonge76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7fI2WAlWb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Devious from @ilkperfume I’m obviously in a naughty frame of mind at the moment Deviant yesterday and Devious today. This is a lovely fragrance which forms one half of its partner scent Sincere. I don’t have the two to layer however that doesn’t stop me enjoying this one. It combines a beautiful cherry liqueur note along with bitter almonds and Amaretto in the opening giving a contrast between sour and sweet sticky goodness and a slightly boozy vibe. I don’t really pick up on the bergamot here. There’s spices at play coming from nutmeg and cardamom making this feel cosy and comforting. Tonka bean, vanilla and Sandalwood round out the base. I get around 6-7 hrs of noticeable performance before this comes closer to my skin, that’s enough to get me through a decent day or evening out. Have you tried this and what’s your thoughts? #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca44Ue6A-hy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Deviant from @wesker.perfumes This is such a pleasure, a mouthwatering array of fruits meets you in the opening, predominately red berries on my skin although there is a fresh zing of pink grapefruit here too. Ylang Ylang, a beautiful Damask Rose and Orris root intertwine with the fruits creating a playful bright feel to the fragrance with a slight powdery touch. There’s sweetness coming from blackcurrant and just a splash of caramel, however just when you begin to think this is just a fruity floral it reveals that underneath this lurks a smooth and supple soft leather, the base is rounded out with vanilla, Oud and tobacco. A playful temptress who has her vices and knows what she wants and also how to get it. Have you danced with this Deviant? Would you dare? It definitely leans slightly feminine however I think this would smell amazing on a confident man too. #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2ZrS9qE9M/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOTD is Oud Satin Mood from @maisonfranciskurkdjian a lovely soft and slightly powdery Rose/oud combined with violet the opening florals are perfectly balanced, this has lashings of vanilla and an Amber accord wrapped around that woody base, it smells amazing and lasts for ever on my skin with really good sillage. It’s been a while since I’ve worn this and I’d forgotten how good it is. #sotd #fragrance #perfume #scent #mrcologne76 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CauiAjIARM0/?utm_medium=tumblr