My Morning Kickoff
Woke up at 7 AM thinking about that viral TikTok claim that Mariah Carey’s “Forever” perfume lasts 24 hours straight. Grabbed my barely-used bottle from the back of the vanity – gotta admit the gold bottle looks bougie as hell. Did my usual routine: showered with unscented soap, threw on a clean white tee, no other products. Didn’t wanna mess with the test.
The Application Situation
Spritzed exactly three pumps like the box says – one on wrists, one on neck, one on collarbone. First impression? Smells like somebody dumped a bag of candy in a flower shop. Super sweet vanilla-candy vibe with weird floral hints. Strong enough that my cat sneezed when I picked her up. Not mad at it though.
Hour-by-Hour Reality Check
- 10 AM (Office): Typing reports when my coworker leans over and goes “Ooh somebody smells fancy!” So we’re good on sillage.
- 1 PM (Lunch Break): Grabbed tacos from the food truck – walked back sweating in 90° heat. Sniffed my wrist: vanilla went kinda sour but still there, like burnt sugar cookies.
- 4 PM (Stuck in Traffic): Windows down blasting old Mariah tracks for the lols. Arm hanging out the window, got a faint whiff of something floral clinging to my sleeve.
The Final Showdown
Dinner date at 8 PM – swapped tee for a black button-down. Hugged my friend at the restaurant entrance. She goes “Why you smell like a melted candle?” Brutal but honest. Checked my collar: bare skin where I sprayed, zero scent. Wrist sniff test? Nada. Zip. Ghosted me like my last Tinder match.
Verdict Time
Does Forever last forever? Hell nah. Survived lunch sweat but died before happy hour. Maybe 6-7 hours max if you’re indoors AC-chilling. Bottle’s pretty but the juice ain’t worth $125 unless you wanna reapply at dinner like a nervous middle-schooler. My ancient DKNY Be Delicious outlasted this celebrity hype juice – prove me wrong.
