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Went to smell Virgin Island Water at the Creed counter...not my thing, but not bad. The funny part was the SA, who INSISTED I try it on my wrist. I don't normally do that unless I know what it smells like first...so as to not get stuck smelling like it for the rest of the day. Anyway, I told him I was already wearing something, and he asked what, so I responded Poivre Sarawhatever by Hermes. He then corrected me with, "you mean Terre D'Hermes?"...umm...no! Anyway, he grabbed my wrist and smelled it and said he couldnt' smell anything. He said that if I were wearing a "quality" fragrance, like that of Creed's collection...it would last ALL day. I didn't bother
informing him that not all of us wanted to smell like a Pina Colada ALL day.
He also invited me to "an exclusive party for only the most appreciated Creed customers". Only $75 for a small lunch...which he guaranteed would at least fill me.
Anyway, he was amusing.

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LOL, I'm going to guess this was at the Holt on Bloor? I wonder if some of those SAs are purposely condescending, or if they honestly think that they have a convincing sales pitch.
I'm really curious about Virgin Island Water. I'm sure that it won't suit me, but I still want to know what all the fuss is about.

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lol what an aggressive SA.

Regarding Poivre Samarcande...damn, its a pepper blast of epic proportions! I half expected a steak to mysteriously appear on my dinner table out of nowhere. Definitely not my thing and the poor longevity doesnt help. I prefer Malle's Angelique Sous, but even that is quite similar to many of Ellena's recent offerings, and arguably the poorest Malle.

But yea, a funny story

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Originally Posted by Fisto LOL, I'm going to guess this was at the Holt on Bloor? I wonder if some of those SAs are purposely condescending, or if they honestly think that they have a convincing sales pitch.
I'm really curious about Virgin Island Water. I'm sure that it won't suit me, but I still want to know what all the fuss is about. Yes, at Holt's.
I was curious too...and I was also certain it wouldn't suit me, but I still like to smell. Very coconut/pineapple/pina colada...as others have mentioned (thoroughly I'm sure).
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Originally Posted by zztopp lol what an aggressive SA.

Regarding Poivre Samarcande...damn, its a pepper blast of epic proportions! I half expected a steak to mysteriously appear on my dinner table out of nowhere. Definitely not my thing and the poor longevity doesnt help. I prefer Malle's Angelique Sous, but even that is quite similar to many of Ellena's recent offerings, and arguably the poorest Malle.

But yea, a funny story I don't find the longevity too bad for PS...you must have my tastes down pat, because I love Angeliques too!
I forgot to mention in the store though that I was only wearing it on my neck...I just made it an excuse to not have him spray me! That's why he couldn't smell it...

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I'll apologize in advance for this ridiculous post, but in recognition of the 100th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel yesterday, here's a variation of sofresh's Creed story.
I do not like Green Eggs and Ham,
I do not like it, Sam I am.
I do not like it on my hand,
I'm wearing Poivre Samarcande!
(At this, the SA sniffed my hand
and, frowning, he pronounced it bland.)