RE: My Bliss-full take...
06-17-2013 2:34 AM
Since there are a whack of Bliss threads and no one main thread, I thought I'd slap my initial review on Dru212's thread as my experiences were very similar.
"¢ IDGAF - I felt all of three stabs of anxiety. I forgot my bill at home (the whole reason I left the house to head to town in the first place) no instant stab in the belly, just walk back and grab it. I'm told I have to pay the tax bill, this one being an additional totally out of the blue unexpected tax bill that I can't afford to pay at present. Nada, it's cool. I had to try get myself worked up, and barring one pang and two very minor pangs nada. You really don't give a fuck.
"¢ Woozy - Kinda like when I first slapped on Instant Shine double strength for the very first time and about as strong, but in this case it still hasn't faded, just lessened to about manageable now.
"¢ Mellow but happy - I wouldn't say melancholy, just mellow and mildly happy. A very laid-back vibe.
"¢ My walk changed - I went from I'm going places, larger than life walk, to it's cool, I'm moving along, things are alright. My head which is normally a bit in the clouds and tilled up was straight forward. Steps not as long, moving a bit slower.
I had planned to use it as a replacement for Instant Shine, but they're entirely different beasts. Instant Shine is a high energy buzz, but some days it's instant burn out for me or others, I also find Instant Shine can help me focus a bit.
I can see that Bliss won't be as versatile when mixing as Shine is, but damn that's the first time on mones that I got an IDGAF effect. I will be using it for conference calls, but I'm going to have to reduce it to half a spray if I can as I don't want to be too much I don't give a fuck, as I want to give a fuck, but I don't want anxiety to bite me in the ass and screw up my presentation. I think it'll take a bit to get a good mix. Guessing Instant Gentlemanx2, Instant Shinex2, half a spray of Bliss and Instant Honestyx1 or x2 (entirely for the self effects as these are conference calls).
As for the scent. I tried Sultan's Oud. I really liked it. Along with getting instantly woozy I tried to notice all the scents as they exploded. First hit was Sandalwood, followed by a sharp very sharp cedar scent that quickly faded followed by baby powder. The main notes after about 35 to 45 minutes are baby powder followed by sandalwood and other woods. Steve also didn't seem to add too much. AD I usually find adds too much perfume if it isn't neroli or Turn Up The Heat.
I briefly opened the other bottles to test their scents and FXS isn't too shabby. A cologne like scent, but not overly overpowering, the fact that I didn't mind it too much surprised me. Fresh musk was nice, kinda reminded me of Irish Spring, but more woodsy, less in your face. Pepper/Nutmeg was amazing and in your face. Can't wait to try that soon.
How it affects others: Humm, hard to say not much interaction other than they seemed happy and relaxed, but one guy was beaming and I think he wanted to chat.
In conclusion of my first trial, it's a PERFECT mone if you don't want to give a fuck and be mellow. I'm guessing it'd be good/great for opening tough deals, probably also great if you're a guy and have a lot of anxiety when about to open a woman. Not sure if it'd be good for an interview, unless the interview is mainly a formality. Then again, if I were stressing like shit before it, then having an unscented bottle in my pocket to slip into the bathroom for a spritz could save the day. I wouldn't put it on though if I wasn't stressing too hard.
I'll review it one more time in a few weeks when I have a much better handle on it.
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