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Results of a non-representative street survey that did not take place:
“I find it quite generic (didn't know the word until yesterday, but I saw it on Google). It's just one of those Blue ones, you know, like stupid Chanel, but not too Chanel-like, but also not as bad as Y and stuff. You can spray it on, so it actually smells better than a disinfectant, has even 78 rotations... but, I don’t really know.” (Smells on wrist and furrows brow) “No, I think there’s something better out there. But as I said, you can do it, it's pretty cheap.”
“They're really copying a lot, but this time in silver! It does look a bit like L'Homme, the one from Yves Saint Laurent, I mean the bottle, the name too. And then the blue ribbed body under the cap: Chanel says hello. I don’t find it creative, but it does look appealing.” (Sprays the scent on the back of his hand) “Sooooo, let’s go.” (Takes a deep sniff) “Whoa!” (Pause) “Yeah, hmm, it’s a bit like buying cheese slices in a plastic pack at Aldi - you have to eat something.” (When asked:) “I mean, the De-En-Ah is not exactly original, but it fits perfectly for everyday use. I see it more on a younger man. It has nothing to do with a gentleman. But nice, yes, nice, can’t complain, right?”
“I know it, I’ve tested it before. For a few minutes it’s really nice, maybe a bit sweet, then there’s a drydown that’s somehow mossy, like lab moss, and a bit bitter, mature, but not really nice anymore, I think. Distinctive, but quiet. I don’t know if I’m expressing myself clearly?” (Pause) “Well, whatever... Hmm, it’s an office scent, or home office right now, whatever. It doesn’t hurt, has nothing to do with art. Can go, but can also stay.”
“I already know it, and the Moustache. And I wonder how Rochas could release this chemical sauce after that wonderful, rich, cultivated scent. It hurts my heart, and in my nose. Uarghigittigitt…!”
“I don’t know what everyone is always talking about. Hey, 30 euros, bam, spray-spray-spray, bam, smells good. Girlfriend: ‘You smell so fresh, darling.’ I’m like: ‘I know.’ What more do I want? I like it. No-brainer, all-rounder, signature, dumb-reach, dude, oh crap, now I can’t think of any more Anglicisms. Well, sh*** it, you know what I mean. Cool release with okay performance. It’s doing great!”
“Art is subordinated to functionality. The shareholders applaud.” (When asked if anything else should be added:) “That’s laconic.”
“Good: Top note (fresh-citrusy-fruity, modern), bottle, sprayer, price, versatility. Average: -. Bad: Originality, base note, longevity. Recommendation: No blind buy, yes to testing if looking for an everyday scent in the cheap segment. Alternatives: Bleu de Chanel, Allure..., Dior Homme 2020, etc.”
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Subsequent street opinion:
“With each day I own this scent, my natural inclination to not criticize it too harshly declines. Quite synthetic slush.”
“I find it quite generic (didn't know the word until yesterday, but I saw it on Google). It's just one of those Blue ones, you know, like stupid Chanel, but not too Chanel-like, but also not as bad as Y and stuff. You can spray it on, so it actually smells better than a disinfectant, has even 78 rotations... but, I don’t really know.” (Smells on wrist and furrows brow) “No, I think there’s something better out there. But as I said, you can do it, it's pretty cheap.”
“They're really copying a lot, but this time in silver! It does look a bit like L'Homme, the one from Yves Saint Laurent, I mean the bottle, the name too. And then the blue ribbed body under the cap: Chanel says hello. I don’t find it creative, but it does look appealing.” (Sprays the scent on the back of his hand) “Sooooo, let’s go.” (Takes a deep sniff) “Whoa!” (Pause) “Yeah, hmm, it’s a bit like buying cheese slices in a plastic pack at Aldi - you have to eat something.” (When asked:) “I mean, the De-En-Ah is not exactly original, but it fits perfectly for everyday use. I see it more on a younger man. It has nothing to do with a gentleman. But nice, yes, nice, can’t complain, right?”
“I know it, I’ve tested it before. For a few minutes it’s really nice, maybe a bit sweet, then there’s a drydown that’s somehow mossy, like lab moss, and a bit bitter, mature, but not really nice anymore, I think. Distinctive, but quiet. I don’t know if I’m expressing myself clearly?” (Pause) “Well, whatever... Hmm, it’s an office scent, or home office right now, whatever. It doesn’t hurt, has nothing to do with art. Can go, but can also stay.”
“I already know it, and the Moustache. And I wonder how Rochas could release this chemical sauce after that wonderful, rich, cultivated scent. It hurts my heart, and in my nose. Uarghigittigitt…!”
“I don’t know what everyone is always talking about. Hey, 30 euros, bam, spray-spray-spray, bam, smells good. Girlfriend: ‘You smell so fresh, darling.’ I’m like: ‘I know.’ What more do I want? I like it. No-brainer, all-rounder, signature, dumb-reach, dude, oh crap, now I can’t think of any more Anglicisms. Well, sh*** it, you know what I mean. Cool release with okay performance. It’s doing great!”
“Art is subordinated to functionality. The shareholders applaud.” (When asked if anything else should be added:) “That’s laconic.”
“Good: Top note (fresh-citrusy-fruity, modern), bottle, sprayer, price, versatility. Average: -. Bad: Originality, base note, longevity. Recommendation: No blind buy, yes to testing if looking for an everyday scent in the cheap segment. Alternatives: Bleu de Chanel, Allure..., Dior Homme 2020, etc.”
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Subsequent street opinion:
“With each day I own this scent, my natural inclination to not criticize it too harshly declines. Quite synthetic slush.”
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