Spray and Pray Experiment #0003: Silver Scent + Desire for a Man

Let’s begin by talking about the two fragrances that I used in the experiment. The fragrances (in spray order) are:

Fragrance 1: Silver Scent

Silver Scent from Jacques Bogart is a fruity and floral fragrance that stands out, especially for anyone that is looking for an affordable fragrance. How it smells varies from person to person, with mixed results.

On the great side, Silver Scent has incredible longevity and projects well. To some people, it smells like a winery or vineyard—minus the booze. It is a solid date night fragrance that can survive an entire night.

On the downside, Silver Scent smells like a child’s grape medicine to some people, which is not a positive association. Also, the lychee base note can make the fragrance smell more unisex than masculine, as it’s a keynote in feminine fragrances.

Fragrance 2: Desire for a Man

Desire from Dunhill is a fruit and floral combination, with the base notes going for a smoky and earthy addition.

On the great side, it is a fruity fragrance that is toned down that appeals to mature crowds. This also makes for a solid date night fragrance that has some versatility.

On the downside, the apple + citrus + floral combination of Desire is nothing extraordinary. It works well, but it does not stand out.

The Details

Now that I went into detail about the fragrances, this is how I handled the experiment variables. This does not change with each experiment, but I always add in the information:

• I sprayed the fragrances in the order listed. Fragrance #1 (Silver Scent) goes first, followed by the spray of Fragrance #2 (Desire for a Man).
  
  
• I sprayed each scent once on two pieces of paper. One goes in a fridge at 40° F / 4.4° C to simulate a cooler environment. The other remains in a heated and humid bathroom temperature of 86° F/ 30° C to simulate a warmer or tropical environment.
  
  
• I also sprayed each scent once on a pulse point where the skin is clean and unscented to see how it works on me.

The Hypothesis

1. The fruity notes from both fragrances should combine to create a fruit and sweet bomb. This may improve projection, sillage, and longevity.
    
   
2. I also expect the fruity notes to either overpower the floral notes from both fragrances or the floral notes to augment the sweet aspects.
    
   
3. This will appeal to younger crowds that appreciate sweet scents more. The older crowds that have mixed feelings about sweet fragrances may dislike this one.
    
   
4. Both fragrances work best in cooler weather. Both can become nauseating in the summer. On the great side, I expect the combination to perform extraordinarily in cold conditions. Unfortunately, I expect the summer negative aspect to become significantly worse.

The Result

• The fruit combination enhancement was significant. The Silver Scent notes are more prominent, but the Desire for a Man notes are present.
   
  
• The sweetness extended into the heart and base notes. Disappointment awaits anyone who liked the vetiver in Silver Scent or the smoky patchouli in Desire. However, Tonka bean lovers will appreciate this.
   
  
• Desire is decisively masculine despite the fruitiness because of the slight smoky factor from the patchouli. The fragrance of Silver Scent is masculine but leans unisex. The lack of smokiness makes the combination decisively unisex.
   
   
• The longevity of the fragrance is a significant reason it took so long to write this experiment. The fragrance was noticeable for 24 hours in cold conditions, and 28 hours in the heat. For the skin test, I hit my maximum limit of 18 hours.
  
  To say that the combination performs well is an understatement.  
   
   
• The projection and sillage are borderline loud. People notice the scent as you walk by, and the scent can invade a moderate-sized room.
   
  
• There is little versatility in this combination. This is absolutely for the club, a party, or outdoors.
  
  It will either get compliments or annoy someone if you wear it in the office. Both fragrances lose their date night ability, as the combination may overwhelm a date’s nose when too close. Wearing it to the gym is a crime against humanity.
  
  
• There is something very recognizable about the fragrance for people who lived in the late 80s and early 90s. Uniqueness is not a standpoint.

Overall: Mixed😐

In retrospect, this is something I should have foreseen.

Take a fragrance that has a strong fruity smell that shares some of the subtle elements of Joop! Homme (Silver Scent), then layer it with another fruity fragrance that is described as a mature version of Joop! Homme (Desire for a Man).  

Is it not surprising that the combination is a modern version of Joop! Homme, but is more unisex and amplifies the sweet factor.

A person who purchased Silver Scent likely wanted to stand out with a unique smell. Likewise, a person who purchased Desire likely wanted a mature version of Joop! Homme with reduced sweetness.  The combination takes away both aspects to create an alternative version of a fragrance that anyone can purchase a 125 ml bottle for less than $30.00 USD at the time of this experiment.

However, the combination smells good, and it received compliments, including one from a young lady that wanted to try it for herself.

If anyone wants a modernized version of Joop! Homme without the smokiness prevalent in late 80s fragrances, but performs at an insane rate, this is a fantastic combo to try out. 

For everyone else, well, at least I saved you hours (and possibly days) of trouble.