Is this enough to last for summer
Let's get into the this, the ones I usually use (the dum reach)-
1.) YSL myslf could be a daily wear. Safe, smooth and easy to smell. Pricing could be an issue. Projection is alright and longevity is there too. Feels a bit more natural tho we know the truth. If I had to rate this on smell purely it would be a solid 10. Projection and longevity reduced it down to 7 (given the price point)
2.) ADG EDP- easily the best. Got it for a discount (I guess an old batch since the packaging has changed). Green-blue notes, salty, musky, more on aromatic side but doesn't overwhelm. It could be an issue with green frags if not done right (especially in summer given the sweat). ADG does the job and does it in some style. Excellent longevity, decent projection (~3 hrs), albiet not a large projection bubble. Overall a everyday wear freshie 9/10 (yes, I am biased).
3.) Hawas OG/Kobra, SA Mint and Wood, Ralphs Club: pretty much in the same zone. NOT IN TERMS OF SMELL.
Hawas OG is something everyone knows/smelled: safe, daily office wear. Value for money. Though shines even more in evening (6/10)
SA Mint and Wood: Swiss Arabian nailed it here. It's woody certainly but the mint is soothing and it's a smooth mint, not a overpowering one. Can easily be a everyday wear. It's a versatile, all-day-all-weather fragrance (7/10).
Ralph's Club by RL: Elegant, smooth, voiket scent. Yes it has the blue notes but smoother, purple fragrance. Not spicy or mettalic. This doesn't scream for attention. Infact one of the rare blue/woody fragrance that doesn't project much but does the job. I get whiffs of it throughout the day. It's likeable but still has enough distinctive character. Vetiver/musk base does the job. The citrus is this is easy to wear and doesn't really hurt the nose. Again something that I can't wear everyday, given the price point (7/10)
Hawas Kobra: a lot screechy in the first few minutes. The dry down is excellent. I am going to stick my neck out and state that it does have the floor cleaner vibe initially. The tea note is overwhelming. It's the lemongrass in dry down that's the hero/saviour for this fragrance. In the moderate proportion, this fragrance can certainly work since they took the backbone from LVs Imagination and pumped it with steroids. Usually, better to layer with OG Hawas (or SA Mint and Wood, as I do).
Barring this, Eros Flame, Kaaf, and Ferrari Scuderia Red aren't the typical summer fragrances. Although, Ferrari gets a lot of flak, it could be something you can pull off if you are out for a couple of hours. A bit spicy to the nose. But certainly not cloying.
Now, the point of writing this:
1.) What should I add to the collection for summer and if you could be kind enough to explain why (based on your experience)?
2.) I am thinking about Dior Sauvage for the dry summer heat. Worth it? As you can see from above, I don't really want something to standout, but more to lasts the day in summer
P.S. 2nd pic is overall collection (but can't use most if these since they are winter fragrances).
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