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Destiny
Perfume
Long
ago during the summer of our youth, Himself returned
from a business trip with a gift that changed my life
forever: He presented me with my first bottle of the
Destiny Perfume. Since that time, I've never truly been
the same. I still dabble occasionally with White Shoulders
and Narcisse. Obsession and Green Tea are welcome on
my dressing table--my tastes in scent remain eclectic.
But it is the Destiny Perfume friends remark upon and
new acquaintances ask about. It is the Destiny Perfume
that clings to my sweaters and jackets. Indeed, the
Destiny Perfume has become my addiction. Whenever my
supply runs low, serious effort is expended to ensure
procurement of a new bottle before the old one is dry.
I have been known to go to extreme measures to replenish
my supply. I'm not too proud to drop heavy hints before
birthdays, holidays, and other occasions when gift-giving
is merited. For example, as Himself and I approached
our 34th wedding anniversary, my then-current bottle
was over two-thirds empty. This meant that the possibilities
for negotiating my resupply were, um, promising.
The
Destiny Perfume has an exotic spicy fragrance that overlays
just a hint of musk. It is neither overpowering nor
subtle, and it tends to accentuate each wearer's body
chemistry in a way that is as unique as the individual
herself. The result is a wondrously earthy sensuality
that is the aromatic counterpart of a low raspy voice.
The Destiny Perfume is known almost as well for its
presentation style as for its scent. The classic terracotta
and gold-stoppered container is always on my dressing
table--even if the bottle itself is empty. It sets a
worthy standard. The outer packaging for the classic
bottle is a sturdy oval case made of molded plastic
and/or pressed board, depending on the product it protects.
Of
course, the Destiny Perfume is a costly addiction. In
the States, a 1.6-oz/50-ml bottle of eau de toilette
sells for $50-55 at the cosmetics counters of upscale
department stores (though persistent shoppers can find
sales and discounts courtesy of both brick-and-mortar
and online retailers). The department stores may be
a bit more costly, but their supply is reliable and,
unlike the discount sellers, they maintain a full range
of other items within the Destiny Perfume product line.
In my own experience, there is no question that wearing
Destiny Perfume makes me feel more attractive and desirable--a
situation from which Himself is satisfied to reap the
advantage. After all, it was he who started the whole
thing with that long-ago gift. Still, as a matter of
record, just because I took the fall doesn't mean I
didn't notice the push!
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