Product name,scent and strength
A314 (from LS, as it is out at AD) covered with Amouage DIA 1 spray to cover 2-3m after A314
Application dosage and locations
2 drops swiped from each ear to the neckline
Environment tested in:
Office meeting with 2 other people, open air windows and a fairly warm day. (Overall an important meeting given the times, but more important will be the future business, so a good impression is key)
Self effects:
Calm is the first thing I noticed. I communicate well enough and confidence isn’t lacking but what I really noticed was I was not nervous in an important meeting with someone who is a big enough player that he could seriously increase my income. I felt very relaxed, in control even. Even if I appeared that way in these types of situations, I assure you, I am generally not. My speech was even and confident, no ums and ahs, I answered quickly and concisely, something I can’t always do.
Effects to others/Hits:
There was an unusual role reversal between the two people, they literally took each others typical role. One would be reserved and quiet, almost shy and unfriendly; the other would be outgoing, talkative and open. The now quiet one fidgeted a lot, hunched his shoulders and generally looked less than comfortable, while the other was relaxed, spoke slower and was in no rush. The meeting was successful and we are doing business, though I was confident that would happen. Ok, somewhat confident of that. ![]()
There was no feeling of respect nor any disrespect. Respect was normal, which is not unusual, as these are well adjusted people for their status.
Duration of effects:
Ongoing, as I applied the A314 4 hours ago
Effects from mixing with other products:
Tested with 2 x IS 2x
Range:
All parties were with 3’
Time exposure
1 hour
Conclusion
I noticed the self effects within the 15 minute drive to the meeting and thought to myself in the meeting, “hey, I am really calm and leading this meeting”. I wasn’t overly confident, but I projected confidence that I don’t believe I would have normally. How I feel and what I project aren’t always the same thing. To back this up, I think it was the nonchalant confidence that won me more business than I expected on the way in.
I can’t figure the seeming role reversal, which was observed by others and commented on as well. I only know one of the two well enough to say that, but others noticed and said it was “weird”.
I am new to A314, so I have more to learn about it. However, it seems to me that it makes you more confident, and in my case, people reacted by showing trust, which increased the confidence I felt. Hmm. So, a good thing.
Did I mention that there is a confidence effect with A314?