We have this AMAZING hair/skin cream that we got from Etsy.

[conuly]

So I ordered more products from that seller.

Some of them smell wonderful. Mmmm. And others... *sighs*....

See, one of the products I ordered is jasmine scented. I got it for my grandmother, who wanted something "flowery". When I first smelled it, I recoiled and capped it as quickly as possible, assuming my "ick" level was because it was so strongly scented. When *Jenn* smelled it she called Ana over, and Ana's eyes lit up. I was called upon to take another whiff, and I still didn't like it - and this time I knew why.

Jenn nearly killed her when I told her. I didn't like it because, upon reflection, I realized it's the same scent used in Raid bugspray. Just what I want on my skin, LOL!

We haven't told Ana. I don't think she needs to know this.

Comments

[gingembre.livejournal.com]

How about just editing your review to say "I didn't realize that I *personally* dislike the smell of jasmine (my niece loved it) but if you like jasmine scented things you may enjoy it."

[conuly]

Mmm. I'm also in a pissy mood because of how long it took to ship. Another thing I didn't mention on the grounds that it's probably a one-off aberration that won't ever happen again.

And any rate, customers buy more when there are a few negative reviews. Apparently, when people see a string of five-star-ers they don't say "WOW, THIS PRODUCT MUST ROCK!" but "Yeah, right - I bet she's going around after people leave negative reviews and asking them to change it".