Ive learned a new word recently in these fora (anosmic) and unfortunately it applies to me. Sinus polyposis has robbed me of the sense of smell except when on high doses of corticosteroids. Scent is a huge part of the enjoyment of wetshaving and an even bigger aspect in being chosen by the Veg.
Nonetheless, I sought out a local source of this polarizing aftershave without much success and was about to order a sample from Garrys Sample Shop, when on a whim I entered an ethnic beauty supply store within a half mile from my home. Four aisles back, dead center and eye level in the run of shelves, the almost glowing chartreuse potion called Lilac Vegetal stood out amongst the fellow Pinaud products to issue its challenge to me, Will you be one of the Chosen?
Eager to break open the seal and allow the Veg to take my measure, I had to rely on my wifes olfactory opinion. I had explained previously the love/hate most people felt regarding this aftershave and how she would need to experience it 3 different ways. Presenting the opened bottle to her, she took a deep sniff and stated Its ok. Splashing a small amount into my palm to massage into my cheeks and neck, she didnt need to get close before she stated Thats strong! and I quickly asked if it was a cat urine aroma and she replied no, just a strong but not unpleasant scent. I offered my cheek again after a twenty minute drydown and she sniffed, re-sniffed and stated Its nice, but I like Old Spice better. knowing she liked the smell of lilacs, I asked if it smelled like them and she said not exactly but it is a clean floral scent.
I felt confused, after reading so many polarized opinions about Lilac Vegetal to have gotten such a middle of the road opinion. Worse yet, I didnt know if I had been chosen or not! I had to find out!
The next workday I asked a coworker if she would mind giving me her opinion and I explained about the three different times to experience the scent. The following morning, bringing a small sample bottle to work, I gave her the open bottle. Whew! and with a wrinkled nose she handed it back to me. Dabbing my wrist and offering it to her, Oooof, Smells like and old folks home, kind of antiseptic and old peoples urine. I laughed and told her I had read that sentiment before about the Veg.
Returning to her desk 20 minutes later, she hesitantly took a sniff and said it was better, a clean, slightly floral scent but overall she would give it a C minus.
That sounded like a rejection to me!
So here is my dilemma, without my own senses to guide me, have I been chosen, marginally, as in my wifes opinion or have I been rejected as a smelly coworker? Shall I claim my spurs as a Knight of the Veg Table or not being chosen; consider the Veg to be an overrated product I need not apply? As a final option, should I sit on the fence between the Chosen and Rejected to offer congratulations or solace to those who try themselves against the Veg?
Nonetheless, I sought out a local source of this polarizing aftershave without much success and was about to order a sample from Garrys Sample Shop, when on a whim I entered an ethnic beauty supply store within a half mile from my home. Four aisles back, dead center and eye level in the run of shelves, the almost glowing chartreuse potion called Lilac Vegetal stood out amongst the fellow Pinaud products to issue its challenge to me, Will you be one of the Chosen?
Eager to break open the seal and allow the Veg to take my measure, I had to rely on my wifes olfactory opinion. I had explained previously the love/hate most people felt regarding this aftershave and how she would need to experience it 3 different ways. Presenting the opened bottle to her, she took a deep sniff and stated Its ok. Splashing a small amount into my palm to massage into my cheeks and neck, she didnt need to get close before she stated Thats strong! and I quickly asked if it was a cat urine aroma and she replied no, just a strong but not unpleasant scent. I offered my cheek again after a twenty minute drydown and she sniffed, re-sniffed and stated Its nice, but I like Old Spice better. knowing she liked the smell of lilacs, I asked if it smelled like them and she said not exactly but it is a clean floral scent.
I felt confused, after reading so many polarized opinions about Lilac Vegetal to have gotten such a middle of the road opinion. Worse yet, I didnt know if I had been chosen or not! I had to find out!
The next workday I asked a coworker if she would mind giving me her opinion and I explained about the three different times to experience the scent. The following morning, bringing a small sample bottle to work, I gave her the open bottle. Whew! and with a wrinkled nose she handed it back to me. Dabbing my wrist and offering it to her, Oooof, Smells like and old folks home, kind of antiseptic and old peoples urine. I laughed and told her I had read that sentiment before about the Veg.
Returning to her desk 20 minutes later, she hesitantly took a sniff and said it was better, a clean, slightly floral scent but overall she would give it a C minus.
That sounded like a rejection to me!
So here is my dilemma, without my own senses to guide me, have I been chosen, marginally, as in my wifes opinion or have I been rejected as a smelly coworker? Shall I claim my spurs as a Knight of the Veg Table or not being chosen; consider the Veg to be an overrated product I need not apply? As a final option, should I sit on the fence between the Chosen and Rejected to offer congratulations or solace to those who try themselves against the Veg?
