A train ride that is fun, a sugar ride that... wait, sugar ride?
So or something like that must have been how my dear fellow travelers (I sincerely apologize) felt when I took the slow train, traveling 11 hours from Austria to Germany... without changing trains... in this current midsummer... a very timely test indeed. It must have been an experience for both sides, although the more positive one was surely on my end ☺
It should be noted that I had already tested Noir Extreme and rated it very well with an 8.5. However, after the train ride, I must revise my opinion and ... drumroll... adjust it upwards! Noir Extreme now receives a 9.5 from me... it doesn't quite reach a reference 10, but my personal top contender also comes from the house of Ford (test to follow for a special occasion, stay tuned)
Actually, I wanted to rely on a slightly more subtle scent that morning before the trip... Allure Homme Eau De Toilette.
I had my quick finger already on the spray head when I heard a "crash" from my fragrance cabinet. As I cautiously opened the cabinet, Noir Extreme came tumbling out, extremely smooth (no fragrance was harmed in the process, rest assured). This wink of fate and the fact that winter is still far away and I simply wanted to smell the fragrance again must have led me to choose Noir instead of Allure on my skin.
The starting situation 1. The train ride was, as mentioned above, long... 11 hours 2. One carriage was too few that day 3. Another carriage had to be cleared due to air conditioning failure
The result The train was overcrowded to the max... Noir and I right in the middle.
This fragrance truly sweetened my train ride in the truest sense of the word! All the unpleasant odors around me... even from other passengers who were certainly not on Parfumo, were kept at bay by a sweet aura of oriental bliss, with Noir Extreme as my shield. Noir delivered... and how... for almost 11 hours!
This incredible scent of mandarin and kulfi, with its subtle spiciness, even earned me a really nice compliment after a long time, which I was very happy about! A conductor (who I really felt sorry for that day, as they usually can't do anything about it) asked if he could "linger" here, as it smelled "damn" good ☺
I haven't gone into the scent itself much, but I still think that all relevant information for a well-rounded picture of my very personal fragrance experience is included.
A call to action: People should, at least on trains, use more perfume ☺
Right now, I have it at 8.5. Maybe I need to take an 11-hour train ride in the summer with passengers from Maggiumo? Anyway - enjoyed reading this and happy sweet train rides! :)
I still don't know that one. But no worries: I approach every train ride more or less well-scented. Last time, I took the opportunity to try Vaniglia by Acqua di Parma. I found it terrible, so I felt sorry for my fellow travelers.
I thoroughly enjoyed your comment. Heartwarming, amusing, and so true. I've heard the request to stay a bit longer before as well. You can hardly get a nicer compliment for the scent. You definitely get the ticket to the trophy.
Sometimes I feel the same way as you: I enjoy life to the fullest ;-)
I enjoyed reading this. And the TF is really cheeky when it rattles around in the cupboard.
You can say that again... the "extreme shower" faction ☺ is unfortunately usually more numerous!
I enjoyed reading this. And the TF is really cheeky when it rattles around in the cupboard.