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Long story short: got a satchel 13 last year, loved it, wanted to get the 11 as well (for those days I don’t carry my iPad), but I simply couldn’t justify the costs. I also wasn’t sure if the size difference was significant enough to warrant owning both. As of today I own both and I couldn’t be happier!

Longer story, especially for those in the EU that have been on the fence about this brand: early 2026 buying the 11 and having it shipped to EU cost around 320€. Early August I was checking the website again (looking at the bag online is still free) and by some miracle they managed to slash shipping to EU (Belgium) to just 30€, taxes and import included. Their 10% still worked too, so I ended up paying 214€, all in. If you’ve looking at any their bags but were put off by shipping/taxes… Go have another look.

I’ve tried most of these in stores at some point, quick spray on my wrist or paper strip, but I never truly sampled them. Figured I would take my time this time to decide on a new summer freshie.

I had and loved the “old” AdG Profondo EdP, but I stupidly sold my bottle just before they reformulated. I went for a bunch of AdG flankers this time.

I had and loved H24 Herbes Vives, time to give the OG a try. I hope my brain can settle on one of the Terre d’Hermès this time, I’ve found them fairly bitter in the past. Got a few from the Jardin line as well for good measure.

It’s 90% designers but I threw in couple more expensive ones as well, Nishane Deziro and Creed Wild Vetiver. And a cheapie with Missoni Wave.

I’m ready for summer!