St Vetyver is DS&Durga going for the classic wet shaving take on the bay rhum scent.

This is not the only attempt as Barbados came before, and Rum Bay Rum afterwards.

St Vetyver has the typical spiced opening from the clove and the slightly sweet booziness of rum argicole (from sugarcane instead of molasses)

In typical DS&Durga fashion, there are some unique notes added in like hat straw and breadnut.

All in all, this is a very pleasant take on a classic masculine fragrance and a lovely reminder that the summer months do not necessitate that we wear only aquatic, citrus and fresh scents.

The more I sample from this brand the more I realize that everything seems to be a poorly made inspired by clone brand whose only creativity is to pack as many synthetic aroma chemicals into the fragrance.

Throwing Superz Budapest fragrances into the rubbish is a huge insult to the trash bin.

This is a total mess of a scent. Overly sweetened synthetic amberwoods bomb.

If you are the type of person who insists on being smelled from across the room (for the wrong reasons) I suppose this is for you.

My condolences to those in your vicinity.

Why am I subjecting myself to this? I've clearly learned nothing from the other slop I've tried from this brand.

This is a total mess of a scent. Overly sweetened synthetic amberwoods bomb.

If you are the type of person who insists on being smelled from across the room (for the wrong reasons) I suppose this is for you.

My condolences to those in your vicinity.

Sultan Vetiver is the vetiveriest vetiver that ever vetivered.

You must truly love all facets of vetiver to really appreciate it.

Stepping into the world of Bortnikoff is always an experience, but Manie du Café hits differently. It’s not your average "breakfast" gourmand; it’s a sophisticated, dark-roasted journey.

​The opening is a photorealistic blast of espresso—bitter, rich, and slightly smoky. But as it settles, the signature Bortnikoff DNA kicks in. The oud is clean and structural, providing a wooden counter for the sweetness of vanilla and cardamom to play on. It feels less like a coffee shop and more like a private library where someone just pulled a fresh double shot. ​Perfect for crisp mornings or evenings when you want something with real presence.