My current "in rotation" fragrances (updated) -
This is not my complete collection, these are the ones that I have in my PG currently, others I have kept at my brother's house. I'm tired of my neighbours constantly asking to borrow or use my fragrances.
I'll review the rest of my collection some other day when I get a chance to visit my brother's house, then I'll click the picture and review those.
#Dior Sauvage EDP
This is my 2nd 100ml bottle, I also have another 200ml bottle just sitting in my collection (sealed pack). The only reason EDT & Parfum bottles aren't in this photo is because I finished them recently. What can I say, I absolutely love this fragrance. Even after wearing Percival, Aventus, Imagination, Myslf, Y edp, etc. for an extended period of time, I still fall back to this one. It just works the best with my personality and vibe. It even works like a deodorant for me, completely masks the BO, as if it was tailor made for my skin.
It smells like a luxury shower gel for men. You can literally wear it anywhere, anytime and in any weather. Even after being reformulated in 2025 the latest batches are just as potent as the older batches. The difference in the scent profile is mostly negligible, it retains about 98% of the same old DNA, just a few tweaks have been done which is only slightly noticeable up close. I think the new batches are even more suitable for India. The older ones were just a bit too spicy for peak summers.
- Projection = 2-3 hours
- Longevity = 8-9 hours (skin), 14-15 hours (clothes)
#Versace Dylan Blue
This is probably one of the best Blue fragrances anybody could purchase, easy to wear and very pleasant smell as well. Not to mention that you can get a 100ml tester for ₹4,800. It delivers way more than its price.
- Projection = 1-1.5 hours
- Longevity = 6-7 hours (skin), 8-9 hours (clothes)
#Prada Luna Rossa Carbon EDT
If you want a fragrance that actually smells like a luxury soap then buy this instead of Imagination. It is very well put together.
- Projection = 1-1.5 hours
- Longevity = 5-6 hours
#Montblanc Explorer
I don't think this one needs much introduction, it is a designer version of Aventus, although it doesn't have that fruity sweetness of Aventus but it's still a very safe and a great option.
- Projection = 40 mins - 1 hour
- Longevity = 5-6 hours
#TUMI 19 Degree
This one might feel nostalgic for us Indians who were born between 1995-2005, it will remind you of those party wear perfumes / deo that we used to overspray to the max, lol.
In my opinion, it is a better leather fragrance than Ombre Leather.
- Projection = 1-1.5 hours
- Longevity = 6-7 hours
#Valentino Coral Fantasy
This is the only good fragrance Valentino has ever made. It is a very good fragrance for Monsoon, Winters, Party, Date, College, Office. Just 4-6 sprays and you're good to go.
- Projection = 1-1.5 hours
- Longevity = 7-8 hours
#Mancera Amore Caffé
You can guess how potent it is judging by how little juice has been used.
If I wanted to define this fragrance then I would say that you will smell like a walking, talking Café. If you live in a moderately humid place then get this one for dates, you'll mesmerize the other person.
Do not use it in places with high humidity or very dry winters, for these places use Mancera Coco Vanille instead.
- Projection = 2-3 hours
- Longevity = 8-9 hours (skin), 13-14 hours (clothes)
#Mercedes Benz Club Black EDT
This one might feel nostalgic as well to people in their early-mid 20s because it might remind you of those strong party wear perfumes we used to wear as teenagers.
It smells like smoked vanilla, the incense is very prominent and done in a beautiful way and the vanilla stays throughout even though the incense mellows as it reaches dry down.
- Projection = 1.5-2.5 hours
- Longevity = 7-8 hours (skin), 10-11 hours (clothes)
#Boss The Scent Magnetic
This one I bought a while ago but I haven't used it much because the scent profile stays very harsh until it reaches dry down, then it becomes beautiful and compliments getting.
It's sweet, chocolaty, vanillic and the opening and mid contains a harshness that is caused by the Maninka note present in it.
- Projection = 2-3 hours
- Longevity= 6-7 hours (skin), 12-13 hours (clothes)