Notorious Boadicea the Victorious 2016

I don't like the scent because it's so expensive.

For much less money, you can get perfume that comes across as more compelling and likable.

For 150 euros less, would it be a candidate for purchase?

I don't know. It won't win any innovation awards. Smoke, pine needles. A bit of honey and wood here and there, only to almost completely dissolve into the harsh floral notes of a Givenchy Insensé. I had very different expectations.

But it is pleasant.

Probably what bothers me the most. It's quite simple. I thought it would be more complex.

Maybe I just don't get it.

You can't separate the outrageous price from the scent itself in your assessment.

Maybe I'm being unfair to the scent.

Okay, okay, calm down.

What's wrong with me?

No reason for a nervous breakdown.

Alright, breathe out, breathe in. Not so hard.

Stay cool.

Okay.

Do you even like what you smell?

It's well made, that much is true.

Would you want to wear it?

Unfortunately, it has a bit of an annoying quality.

Healing balm?

No, something is just off.

What’s your problem anyway? Just a moment ago you said it was pleasant.

That wasn't me at all!

Now I've got it! The pine resin is too overpowering.

Mimimi.

I just don't like pepper that much. At least not so prominently.
And besides, it's too green.

But you love green scents. The greener, the better.

Well, tastes change quickly.

Don't you realize how you're lying to yourself?

I have Krizia Uomo if I want to go out into the woods. And I don't want to do that very often.

That's the most natural forest scent you've ever smelled. Without Krizia silk fur and herbal liqueur.

Well, don't exaggerate.

And it's very wearable. People will envy you for your character strength and taste.
And the Insensé dry-down is also quite nice.

The pepper is the problem. And the price.

Yes, that's also steep.

Absolutely unjustified.

At some point, it has to stop.

I bet if you just look a little, you'll find an undiscovered gem that does something similar.
And for much cheaper.

It's so generic forest-like, there are plenty of options.

Right now, I'm not in the mood for the woods anyway.

It leaves me quite cold.

Me too.

...

Want some hazelnut schnapps?

Oh...

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Solution:

Wait, stop! First peppery smoky forest, then Insensé, then beaver incense amber. Quite complex. Three perfumes in one. That explains the price. This is all new to me...