wow [SEP] i had not chosen a new scent in quite a few years i went to the merz apothecary in chicago one of the physical locations that is the same company as smallflower who sells this product here on amazon and after reviewing many terrific options with a helpful staff i chose bowmakers there is something really special about it and frankly it seems to me to make everything else smell special and good even baser smells in the environment does not just cover them up seems to transform them seems to work really well with my body chemistry also as far as i can tell i could not be happier about the purchase and i am trusting that the folks around me are enjoying the experience as well thank you very much ds durga