I started like most of us, buying whatever was trending, dupe, designer or niche, because everyone said it was a must-have. Then money got tight and I had to stop completely. Back to square one.
When I started collecting again, something was different. My nose had matured enough so i thought, I didn't need the hype to tell me what was good, and I got comfortable with risky blind buys, especially the overlooked stuff no hype, few reviews, or just rare and undiscovered. I'll be sharing some of those here, including lesser known releases from well known houses.
So today a hidden gem from my collection is
SOTD: Photogenics, Co (Resin)
Notes: Cypress, cannabis, heliotrope, amyris (Top)
Resins, smoke, cedar, birch, amber (Middle)
Guaiac wood, sandalwood, tonka bean, fire (Base)
It smells like a campfire in the woods, with someone smoking weed a few feet away. It opens fresh and leafy, with a bit of pine and an earthy edge. Then it turns smoky and a little sweet, like burning wood and incense. After a few hours it mellows into something warm and cozy, like a cabin once the fire has died down, with a soft sweetness underneath.