A few years ago, I had a few drops of this fragrance, a truly special scent experience, as I remember, since then I've been longing for it and want to experience it again, because of course the drops were soon used up.
Now I hold a truly large bottle in my hands (about 100 ml) and wonder, what fascinated me about this scent back then? Was it so desirable because I had so little of it? Was I chasing it because it was hard to get?
Could it be that the greed associated with it pushed me to want it again?
Again and again, more and more, A LOT?
Now I have it and I don't know, do I like it now or not really anymore?
I am in a dilemma and have tested it multiple times. Morning, noon, evening, night, it somehow always smells the same and somehow always monotonous.
Could it be that the scent has already gone off? But no, everything looks wonderful, the color of the liquid is clear and light gold, the bottle is not damaged, everything is fine, or is it not?
I've never had so many questions about a fragrance before. Either I like it or I don't. But with this one, I'm not sure.
What does it actually smell like?
There are hints of citrus but then something very tannic-green follows, it doesn't smell like in the woods, but like something slightly burnt, yet still woody, just like something charred. It's strange that I didn't notice that back then. It must be vetiver, which sometimes comes across terribly to me, and this is another case of that.
It should also smell a bit floral, since jasmine is listed, and that's really not easy to "over-smell." But strangely, I don't notice any of that, patchouli has also hidden away, there's hardly any floral scent at all. What's wrong with my nose? Have I overstrained it lately? Maybe I should take a break from scents, that would be worth considering? Hm
But no, I can't stick to that anyway, so I'll just leave it as it is.
Well, my conclusion is: I have none. I'm totally indecisive about whether I should test it further, on another day at another hour.
Many questions remain open here, but - I will stay on it - and will report back if necessary.
Such emotional states can drive you crazy, I know. It also depends on your overall mood whether the scent resonates with you. Give yourself time. Maybe the feeling will come back.
Sometimes we just expect too much - from ourselves and from the fragrances! Either you find each other again, or it was a love from the past that no one can take away from you.
Either you find each other again, or it was a love from the past that no one can take away from you.