Hello and welcome to our wonderful world of fragrance! I'm Daniel, and I've developed a deep love for the art of perfumery. This incredible craft has a way of touching our emotions, allowing us to relive cherished memories through the power of scent.

Together with Nikki, I founded Memories&Scents with the aim of sharing this incredible olfactory adventure with you. We want to learn from others and discover how the beautiful world of perfume can enrich our lives. Through our blog, we'll share our thoughts on various fragrances, going beyond just our opinions to evoke memories and emotions.

Our goal is to help you create your very own perfume collection, one that will accompany you on your personal journey of self-discovery. Perfume is not just about smelling nice; it's a reflection of who you are and the stories you carry within.

Having amassed a collection of over 1100 perfumes, I still believe there's so much more to learn about this art form. When asked about my top fragrances, I find that an existence confined to a mere 20 scents is an impossibility. However, just for this journey, I've managed to pick out 20 scents that hold a special place in my heart. Each week, I'll share a review of a new fragrance that may or may not become a part of my top 20.

To give you an idea of my tastes, here are some words and notes I adore: Sweet tobacco, Boozy, Fresh Spicy, Creamy Spicy Vanilla.

Without further ado, here are the fragrances that make up my initial Top 20:

1. Mancera Red Tobacco
2. Nishane Nefs or Century XVI of Dua
3. Al Haramain Portfolio Stallion
4. Bvlgari La Gemme Tygar
5. Al Haramain Oud 36
6. MFK Oud Satin Mood
7. BDK Gris Charnel Extrait de Parfum
8. Eight&Bob The Original
9. Xerjoff Ivory Route
10. By Kilian Angel Share
11. Alexandria 1981X
12. MFK Grand Soir
13. YSL Tuxedo
14. Dior Homme Parfum
15. Nasomatto Baraonda
16. Blend Oud Mazyon
17. Nishane Hacivat
18. Tom Ford Noir Extreme
19. Tom Ford Ombre Leather
20. Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme

But please know, our fragrance journey doesn't end here. We've carefully curated a selection of amazing brands to explore together, including Kajal, Giardini di Toscana, Lorenzo Pazzaglia, City Rhythm, Electimuss, Sora Dora, Hemcael, Perris Monte Carlo, Houbigant, Gallivant, Bortnikoff, and Claudio Zucca—just to name a few.

When it comes to our reviews, we want to take you on a sensory adventure. We'll provide background information on each perfume before sharing the moments and places where we wore them. We've come up with a rating system using a scorecard from 1 to 10, taking into account what's important to us. For example, the scent's influence in the air is less crucial to me, so I'll consider that with a factor of 0.5. On the other hand, uniqueness is a priority, so that has a factor of 3. The overall score will give you a number close to 100, providing our final verdict.

Dear everyday fragrance enthusiasts, we invite you to embrace this journey of olfactory discovery. Let us celebrate the transformative power of perfume, as you uncover scents that go beyond just being pleasant—they become a part of who you are. Together, let's explore, express, and discover the unique beauty of our individual narratives.

Welcome to the captivating realm of Memories&Scents.