Individuel Montblanc 2003 Eau de Toilette

It was 2015, and I was in my mid-20s searching for a perfume that stood out from all the stuff that was uniformly worn by the young men I knew at the time. Even though I know today that the scent is no longer a hidden gem, the design of the bottle and the name "Individuel," along with a few recommendations from larger perfume YouTubers, made it a good decision to buy the fragrance blind.
I opened it, sprayed it, and it was love at first sight.
I never had associations with cotton candy or syrup. I felt like the cleanest person on earth; with this perfume, you can't lose a court case... I never had to test that, but I wouldn't be surprised. The blend of spices and the metallic undertone were a novelty for me back then, as I had only been a fan of Paco Rabanne's Black XS and Boss Bottled until that point.
Unfortunately, after the first bottle, I purchased my second one from a less reputable site. The scent was not quite as good as I remembered, and the longevity and sillage left much to be desired.
When I learned that my favorite scent was to be discontinued, I wrote to Mont Blanc and sadly received the heartbreaking confirmation that I would have to say goodbye.
When I think back to my studies, you will probably always remain in my memory. If it is ever re-released, I will definitely spend money on it, and I mean seriously.
For anyone who still has an old bottle in their possession, consider yourself lucky.