So, I found myself needing a new scent a while back. My usual go-to just wasn’t hitting the same, you know? Felt like time for a change, something a bit more… well, something different. I wasn’t even sure what I was looking for, just knew I needed to switch things up.
Heading Out to Hunt
I decided the best way was just to go smell stuff. Headed down to the department store one Saturday afternoon. Man, the fragrance section is always overwhelming. Spritzing little cards, trying to remember which was which. Most of them smelled kinda the same after a while, or just way too strong.
Walked past the Coach counter. Didn’t really think of them for fragrances, more for bags and stuff, right? But there was this bottle that looked pretty sleek. The sales assistant came over, friendly enough, not too pushy. She suggested trying one on my skin, said it smells different on everyone. Fair point.
Trying It On for Size
So, she sprayed a bit on my wrist. My first reaction? Honestly, it was a bit sharp. Not bad, just… intense. Different from what I usually wore. I thanked her and said I’d walk around a bit, let it settle. That’s my usual move – gotta see how these things dry down.
I wandered off, looked at some shirts, checked my phone. Kept sniffing my wrist every now and then. And here’s the thing:
- It started to mellow out quite nicely.
- That initial sharpness faded.
- It became smoother, kinda warm and woody but still fresh? Hard to explain.
It wasn’t shouting anymore, just confidently there. It felt clean, put-together.
After about half an hour, I was actually really liking it. It felt more like “me” than the first blast did. It felt, I dunno, solid. Reliable.
Making the Call
Went back to the counter. The sales assistant smiled like she knew I’d be back. Maybe she did. Decided to just go for it. Didn’t even bother smelling anything else after that. Picked up a bottle – not the biggest one, just a medium size to start. Better safe than sorry.
Living With It
Been using it for a few months now. It’s become my daily driver, pretty much. Good for work, doesn’t feel out of place on weekends either. It lasts a decent amount of time, I can still catch whiffs of it later in the day, which is nice. It’s not overpowering; nobody’s complained or anything. Actually got a compliment once, which rarely happens to me.
It just works. It’s easy to wear, makes me feel a bit more polished without trying too hard. Turned out to be a pretty good find, especially since I almost walked right past it. Funny how that works out sometimes.
