So, after a hiccup with delivery I got my bottle today and had my first chance to smell this much talked about fragrance. Here's how it went:
4:30 pm: sprayed for first time with much anticipation, this is my first blind-buy in a long time ... Oh dear... this is not good... my stomach turns on first whiff, much like my experience with Black Orchid by Tom Ford last month. I'm very worried at this point and confused. I know it seemed to be a love or hate frag, but most said that if you loved vetiver you would love this. But this vetiver is different than what I am used to, let it dry down and see what happens.
4:35 pm: OK, this is getting interesting, I love the darkness of this one, the earthy quality, and the queasiness is not there as much. I jump in the shower to get ready for work. (yes,
I woke up at 4:25.. don't judge me)
4:50 pm: Can still smell this on my arm after the shower and that's a good thing since it's lasted and it has mellowed out quite a bit.
5:15 pm: Before I get dressed I reapply and head off to work. Didn't apply too much so I don't confuse customers at the frag counter. During the drive I start warming up to EN, as my hands turn the wheel I get whiffs of it and think what a robust frag this is. Not overpowering in it's projection, but it does make itself known to you. Not a completely unique scent, but more of a avant-garde take on vetiver.
5:50 pm: Bring the bottle into work so my coworkers can smell it. Most like it off the bat, some are taken aback by it like I was. As it's wearing on me my fondness starts to grow. I spray it fresh for a few ppl and the initial shock is subsiding and I am respecting it more and more.
11:00 pm: Back home and while I am a little disappointed that it doesn't seem to be projecting all that much I definitely still know it's there. When I smell it, I picture myself at a fancy party with important people all in tuxes and formal gowns, I don't have to say much to them, EN is saying it all for me.
So, that's my first impression. It's been a good day, well, 12 hours to be exact and I am happy with my purchase, especially for getting a 3.4 oz bottle for $41.
Anyone else care to share their experiences with this one?
I still have to live with this one a few more times to truly get a solid opinion on it, but what are your experiences like with it's projection and longevity?
4:30 pm: sprayed for first time with much anticipation, this is my first blind-buy in a long time ... Oh dear... this is not good... my stomach turns on first whiff, much like my experience with Black Orchid by Tom Ford last month. I'm very worried at this point and confused. I know it seemed to be a love or hate frag, but most said that if you loved vetiver you would love this. But this vetiver is different than what I am used to, let it dry down and see what happens.
4:35 pm: OK, this is getting interesting, I love the darkness of this one, the earthy quality, and the queasiness is not there as much. I jump in the shower to get ready for work. (yes,
I woke up at 4:25.. don't judge me) 4:50 pm: Can still smell this on my arm after the shower and that's a good thing since it's lasted and it has mellowed out quite a bit.
5:15 pm: Before I get dressed I reapply and head off to work. Didn't apply too much so I don't confuse customers at the frag counter. During the drive I start warming up to EN, as my hands turn the wheel I get whiffs of it and think what a robust frag this is. Not overpowering in it's projection, but it does make itself known to you. Not a completely unique scent, but more of a avant-garde take on vetiver.
5:50 pm: Bring the bottle into work so my coworkers can smell it. Most like it off the bat, some are taken aback by it like I was. As it's wearing on me my fondness starts to grow. I spray it fresh for a few ppl and the initial shock is subsiding and I am respecting it more and more.
11:00 pm: Back home and while I am a little disappointed that it doesn't seem to be projecting all that much I definitely still know it's there. When I smell it, I picture myself at a fancy party with important people all in tuxes and formal gowns, I don't have to say much to them, EN is saying it all for me.
So, that's my first impression.
It's been a good day, well, 12 hours to be exact and I am happy with my purchase, especially for getting a 3.4 oz bottle for $41.Anyone else care to share their experiences with this one?
I still have to live with this one a few more times to truly get a solid opinion on it, but what are your experiences like with it's projection and longevity?
