From Flop to Favorite - when a fragrance suddenly shows character.
Sometimes you buy blindly - and immediately regret it. After the first spray, I thought only: WTF? This intrusive grapefruit was just too aggressive for me. It annoyed me so much that the bottle went straight into the cupboard. Selling it wouldn’t have been worth it anyway at that price. So the thing sat around for a whole year - written off.
Last week, I gave it a spray on my arm. And BAM - what a difference! The grapefruit is now much tamer, almost creamy. In return, the woods come into play: warm, slightly sweet, with a hint of amber that rounds it all off. The patchouli really stays in the background, but gives the fragrance some grounding.
It has transformed from an annoying grapefruit stinker into a solid summer buddy. On the first warm days, it surprised me again and again with its versatility. Yes, it is synthetic - but in a modern, clean way that works well.
Conclusion: Sometimes fragrances just need time. What was initially a bad purchase is now a real insider tip for sunny days. Colleagues, give your bottles a second chance - they can surprise you.
