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If you had to get a scent for a girlfriend, fiance or wife. What would you get? What would be your go to?

I got a lot of boxes in the mail today, LOL My copy of the new Jean-Claude Elena book "Atlas of Botanical Fragrance" arrived today. I can't wait to read through it, but I wanted to share because it's just so freaking gorgeous. Each section is broken down into Woods and Barks, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Gums and Resins, Seeds, Roots, and Animal Products. Each page has a description of the scent, where it comes from home, and how it is used in modern perfumery. The following page is a work of art showcasing the perfume note. I've included a few here. The whole book I stunning. My iPhone pics don't do it justice. Very well worth the $30 price tag. I'll do a follow up after I've had a chance to sit down and really read through it. I might get a second copy like I did with the previous book to cut out the art plates to make some artwork to decorate my perfume cabinet.

Wearing Zaharoff Signature Bloom today, and this one really leans into that clean, modern floral-musky lane but still keeps it masculine enough to wear confidently. Right off the top, you get a soft floral lift—nothing sharp or overly sweet. It’s more airy and smooth, almost like a fresh bouquet sitting in a clean room rather than a loud floral blast. There’s a subtle green touch in there that keeps it grounded, and the musk in the base is what really carries it. That musk gives it that “your skin but better” vibe, slightly creamy, slightly warm. Performance is solid but not beast mode: • Projection: Moderate for the first couple of hours, then sits closer • Sillage: Clean scent trail, not loud but noticeable in the right setting • Longevity: 6–8 hours, fades into a soft skin scent This is one of those fragrances that isn’t trying to dominate—it’s more about being put together, approachable, and smooth. Works great in close encounters, the office, or just when you want to smell clean without smelling basic.

Wearing this beauty today on a slightly warmer spring day.