I just received a bottle of Tom Ford Oud Wood and when I sprayed it I get a strong smell of alcohol. Is this what happens when a fragrance goes bad? Is there a place to check the date or something?

Today's SOTD is my first-ever sampling of Bvlgari Man in Black. I've frequently seen this described as a bold, intense fragrance, so I was expecting something that would come roaring out of the atomizer. Surprisingly, it seems considerably more subdued on my skin. But the opening is very nice. Tobacco, rum, and spices create a warm, boozy introduction, with leather, tonka bean, and guaiac wood underneath adding some sweetness and depth. It's rich without being overwhelming, and certainly feels like a fragrance designed for cooler weather. The real question is what happens from here. Since this is my first wearing, I want to pay particular attention to how it develops through the drydown—and then give it several more full wears before making any decisions about a bottle. It also has the misfortune of arriving only a couple of days after I revisited Parfums de Marly Herod. As a tobacco fragrance, Man in Black isn't playing in Herod's league for me—at least not yet. Herod's tobacco immediately grabbed my attention, while the vanilla and spices blended beautifully around it. Man in Black is pleasant so far, but it hasn't produced that same reaction. Still, that's why I bought samples instead of bottles. Current status: Interesting first impression. Keep testing, especially through the drydown—but Herod remains comfortably ahead in the tobacco-fragrance race.

I received good advice here about safe office fragrances to which I bought Dylan Blue and was the right direction and purchase. Now that fall and colder weather is at the start does anyone here have good advice for a good and safe cold weather office fragrance?

Gig last night and thought a little bit of Eros Energy would be the right choice. Great Lemon opening

My best friend is in town and yesterday we headed to the Rocky Mt. National park which seemed to call for some Red Colorado with its woodsy scent. A great pairing