Has anyone who has been taking GLP-1 found that they have had a stronger interest in fragrances? I guess my deeper interest in perfumery grew when I started taking the drug. Your thoughts? From the article: For some GLP-1 users, a positive effect is a growing interest in gourmand fragrances. According to NielsenIQ, perfume sales are up 23% as people seek ‘sensory inputs’ they no longer get from food. Similarly, Mintel reported a 24% increase in gourmand scents. Trendalytics reported a 266% increase in social engagement for gourmand perfumes compared to last year. An Appellation article states, “One theory suggests that when sugar cravings fade, the brain may seek out scent-based ‘pleasure signals’ as a substitute. In this way, indulgent-smelling products might offer a non-caloric form of comfort or reward.” https://www.happi.com/exclusives/glp-1s-unintended-side-effects-will-fuel-new-beauty-products/

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This is a true modern classic, launched way back in 1998 and composed by master perfumers Annick Ménardo and Christian Dussoulier. It’s the fragrance that put Hugo Boss firmly on the map and spawned dozens of flankers over the years, yet the original remains the benchmark. Classed as a fruity‑woody‑spicy scent, it sits right in that late‑90s era alongside releases like CK One and Burberry Weekend — but in my view, it’s far more polished and better balanced than either. Funny enough, it’s also the only fragrance I own where I have a cheap clone (remember Xbolt from my review last year?) that sits at 99% identical to the real thing; that tells you just how straightforward and well‑defined its formula is. The scent profile is layered but never complicated. It opens bright and juicy with apple, plum, lemon, and bergamot, softened by touches of oakmoss and geranium — giving you that instantly recognisable fresh‑fruity‑clean start. The heart is listed as having cinnamon, though I’ve never really picked that up myself; instead, mahogany and carnation take centre stage, smoothly shifting the focus from fruit to warm wood with just a hint of soft floral. The dry‑down is where it settles best: vanilla comes through clearly, followed by sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, and olive tree. It stays smooth, slightly sweet, and gently green right to the end — no harsh edges, no weird synthetic turns, just consistent, easy‑to‑read composition. Performance is actually solid for an EDT, easily lasting 6–8 hours on skin with decent projection for the first 2–3 hours before sitting close. The only real letdown is the price these days: my local shop is charging €63 for just 50ml, which feels steep for what it is. I paid a fraction of that when I bought mine, and honestly, at full retail it’s hard to justify when you can get near‑identical dupes for a quarter of the cost. Still, it’s a keeper in my collection — versatile enough for office, casual days, or evenings, safe enough for any setting, and one of those scents that never goes out of style. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s done right, and that’s why it’s stuck around for nearly 30 years.