Today is that time again. The annual Christmas train ride to visit family is upon us.
Twice a year, my parents are blessed with my presence. (More often would be nice, but time is always a tricky matter)
As an attentive reader of my comments, some of you surely already know about my "Noir Extreme" experience, just in the summer :) 11 hours on a train can certainly be used to dedicate oneself to one or another fragrance, especially when it comes to such an unusual specimen as "Blackmail." (Note from the editor: The Wunderwuzzi is better known in Germany as: Tausendsassa)
My today's *victim* (or am I the victim of the fragrance) impresses with a very high reaction rate to its environment. This means... whenever I have worn this fragrance, I have been approached about it. Both positively and negatively (with negative remarks prevailing) Note from the editor: "Philistines"
What have I not heard, would you like a little sample? Pipe tobacco, Christmas market, cedar oil, ointment, tea shop, etc. From olfactory assault to "This scent makes me aggressive" to "My absolute favorite scent on you" .....
And then there’s "Sonja" Note from the editor: Name changed for privacy reasons, a colleague in her early 50s, who always pulls out her little cookie tin from her desk drawer and makes herself a chai latte when I wear the fragrance. She says she wants to have the Christmas market feeling at work too :)
Unfortunately, she couldn't convince her husband to try a sample from me. He finds the scent "disgusting"
By the way: The female gender likes the scent much better than men. Note from the editor: Jeremy approved quality seal ;)
About the scent: I don't wear the fragrance to stand out or to collect compliments... I wear it simply because I love the scent. For me, this fragrance composition is close to the perfect scent.
Why? I love incense or smoky notes in all variations Does this fragrance have it? Check! I like slightly fruity notes Does this fragrance have it? Check! (and even red berries) I like a non-intrusive sweetness Does this fragrance have it? Check! Does the fragrance last and have a good sillage? Double Check!
From my perspective, I can hardly say anything negative about the fragrance, except that it is not so good to wear in summer, although mild summer evenings are definitely fine!
In conclusion, I just want to say that I find it simply wonderful that the fragrance is perceived differently by everyone and I am happy to have it in my collection!
The Kerosene brand is definitely worth a look if you haven't heard of it yet.
Note from the editor: Half-time on the train, still 5 hours :)
Yes, exactly, well said :)