Amouage Interlude 53 · Brotherhood Of Scent

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Amouage Interlude 53

I get it.

I'll readily admit that I'm picky when it comes to fragrances. I'm more likely to not like than to approve. There are several that I can fully respect and appreciate, even if they don't appeal to me, but I know how I am.

When I do like them, they fall into two categories; ones that grab me immediately and ones that take time for things to warm up and click. That's why I like to take my time and try things repeatedly to see how they progress.

A friend graciously offered to share a sample of Interlude 53 with me, which I very much appreciated. When I first tried it ... you know the old saying, square peg in a round hole? Well, it wasn't that. It was more of an oval peg in a round hole. It fit, but not exactly. But, even from that beginning, it very much intrigued me. So I put it aside and tried it here and there, letting myself learn its nuances and slowly taking the time for us to get to know each other.

As I often do, I put on a fragrance to just enjoy for myself as I sit here on a Friday night. I decided to grab this one again (it's about gone at this point). Well, the tumblers on the safe finally clicked on the right combination and everything fell into place.

It's smooth. It's deep. It's mature. It's patient. It carries a quiet confidence that doesn't need anyone's approval. It's the man that knows who he is and doesn't feel the need to try and impress anyone.

In short, it was worth the wait for my senses and sensibilities to catch up to it. And it's really making me want to go put on a suit so I give it the respect it deserves.

This feeling right here is exactly why I keep trying things. Because one day things might fall into place and I understand what has been sitting there all along.

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