Commodity Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Juice Scent: How This Delicious Perfume Changed My Mind

I've been thinking about this thing lately… You know, when you're so sure about your preferences that you almost close yourself off to possibilities? That was me with perfume until Commodity sent me their second bottle of Juice to celebrate the scent's first anniversary.

Here's something that genuinely surprised me about myself: I fell in love with a scent that goes against everything I thought I wanted.

It made me realise that we're all probably wrong about some things we're "sure" we don't like.

Disclosure: This post contains gifted products. Commodity sent me their Juice scent to celebrate its 1st anniversary. All opinions are my own and reflect my genuine experience after a full year of use.

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The Contradiction That Confused Me

I'm always a guy who either loves a hint of tobacco, juniper, or a blend of those—a deep base with a hint of something that lifts it up. Perfume to me is all about making me feel good and empowered, like adding another enhancement layer to how I want to feel. 10x my personality and confidence.

So when Commodity first launched Juice and sent me a bottle, I literally thought, "This isn't for me." I thought a combination of perfectly ripe strawberry, rhubarb, and raspberry pulp? That sounds like something you'd find in a smoothie bar, not on my pulse points.

But here's what confuses me about myself: the scents that challenge you most are often the ones that teach you something new about who you're becoming.

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The Processing Journey (Because I'm Someone Who Needs Time)

Honestly, it took me a while to love this because I thought it was overpowering at first. I put that first bottle away for weeks. But you know how I am, I keep returning to things that intrigue me, even when they challenge my assumptions.

The first time I got it was during the summer. I was getting ready for a casual meet-up with friends, and something made me reach for Juice instead of my usual Woody base.

The moment it hit my skin, everything changed.

That delicious scent made me feel… expressive? Bolder with a touch of mystery? These are words I never associated with how I wanted to present myself to the world.

Here's the game-changing part: within 20 minutes, three separate people stopped to ask what I was wearing. When has that ever happened with my tobacco blends?

But wait, there's more to this contradiction!

Curious about having your own memorable scent moments? Try Commodity Juice here and see what surprises await.

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What Makes Commodity Juice Scent So Addictive?

Here's what I didn't expect: that base of amber wood. It's subtle, but it's there, grounding all that juiciness. During winter months, when the fruit notes settle down a bit, that amber wood comes through stronger. Suddenly, I felt like a hearty piece of dessert. Warm, inviting, but still substantial.

I don't know about you, but there's something deeply satisfying about a scent that can make you feel like summer sunshine in July and cosy dessert in December.

But here's what the fragrance industry won't tell you: our scent preferences are usually based on stories about who we think we are, not actual chemistry. I felt I had to smell "desirable" because I wanted to have that appeal.

Turns out, I can feel just as confident and "desirable" smelling like summer fruit.

That versatility? That's what won me over completely.

Ready for a scent that works as hard as you do? Get your bottle of Commodity Juice and discover your seasonal signature.

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The Universal Truth About Authenticity (That No One Talks About)

I love that this scent is also very gender-neutral despite its sweet nature. It gave me permission to step outside my usual comfort zone – to be someone who could be both grounded and playful, depending on the day.

Juice doesn't feel loaded. It just feels… good. It doesn't scream "masculine " or "feminine"—it screams "delicious," "confident," and "approachable."

And honestly? There's something revolutionary about giving yourself permission to be that multifaceted.

Here's the controversial part: I think we're all addicted to being "consistent " with our past selves, even when it stops serving us.

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The Bigger Picture ( Because Everything's Connected)

You know what's funny? This mirrors my journey of finding myself, being bold, out of my comfort zone and learning to be more expressive. I used to think I had to stick to one version of myself, but the magic happens when you let yourself be multifaceted.

When you let yourself be the person who loves deep woody scents AND fruity summer brightness. When you let yourself be the model with scoliosis who's also confident as hell. When you let yourself be all your contradictions at once.

Juice taught me that versatility isn't about being conformist. It's about refusing to limit yourself to past versions of who you were.

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The Anniversary Moment That Started It All (And What It Symbolises )

Commodity celebrating Juice's first anniversary feels perfect because that's exactly how long it took me to fully appreciate what this scent offers—a full year of seasons, different moods, and different versions of myself.

Fast forward to now, they've just sent me their anniversary bottle, and I'm sitting here, realising I've become someone who reaches for this fruity contradiction more often than I'd ever admit.

Sometimes the things that become most meaningful to us are the ones we initially dismissed. Sometimes falling in love takes exactly one year.

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The Framework You Can Actually Use

Here's what I'm learning about challenging your own assumptions:

• Pick something you're half-minded about

• Ask yourself: "What story am I telling myself about this?"

• Give it another chance with fresh context

• Notice how it actually makes you feel, not how you think it should

Maybe for you it's not perfume. Maybe it's a hobby you thought wasn't "you," a way of dressing you thought you couldn't pull off, a career path you thought was too bold, or a relationship dynamic you thought wasn't your style.

The thing is: our past selves are terrible advisors for our future evolution.

Ready to challenge your own scent assumptions? Try Commodity Juice and let yourself be surprised by what you fall in love with.

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The Revolutionary Act of Surprising Yourself

These days, choosing my scent is like choosing which version of myself I want to amplify.

Some days, the deep, contemplative version reaches for something woody and substantial. Other days, the bright, approachable version wants to smell like the best summer day you've ever had.

Both are me. Both feel authentic. Both serve different moments in my journey.

To be the person who surprises even themselves with what they end up loving? That's the most authentic thing you can do.

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The Takeaway That Changes Everything

I guess what I'm saying is this: Stop letting your past taste dictate your future possibilities.

Whether it's a perfume that challenges your usual preferences, an opportunity that seems too different from your usual path, or an aspect of yourself you haven't fully explored yet, stay open to being surprised by yourself.

Sometimes you have to circle back to things that initially didn't fit your narrative and ask, "What if I was wrong about this?"

Sometimes the juice is absolutely worth the squeeze.

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Your Turn (Because I Want to Know )

What's one thing you're "totally sure" you don't like? What story are you telling yourself about it? And what would happen if you gave it one more genuine chance?

Tell me in the comments. I'm curious about what outdated assumptions we're all carrying around.

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If you don't know me, oops it's Eli – taking the scenic route and sharing what I'm learning along the way as a model with scoliosis.

Currently challenging my own assumptions and falling in love with unexpected contradictions.

I'll catch you around the next bend.

P.S. – Shoutout to Commodity for creating a scent that taught me something about refusing to limit myself. Sometimes the best fragrances, like the best growth moments, come from places you never expected.