What's Your Fragrance?

Anyone who has been around me for a while knows that I love Drakkar Noir cologne.  I've been wearing it since my high school years, and I never get tired of it.  Since then, there's been a ton of newer, fancy scents to come and go.  I've tried many of them, but Drakkar has always remained my favorite. It has become part of my daily routine... shower, shave, brush teeth, apply Drakkar, get dressed.

It has a distinct fragrance that is definitely manly... no question about it.  The Drakkar site describes it as "a blend of brisk, tangy top notes of verbena and lemon rind, a sensuous, herbal heart of coriander, lavender and juniper berries, and a woody base of patchouli, sandalwood and fir balsam."

All I know is it smells great and I like it!  It doesn't take much and a bottle lasts a very long time.

Throughout the years, I've received many compliments.  Several months ago it was someone in line at Wal-Mart.  A couple weeks ago it was the clerk at Lowes that was scanning the items in my cart.  I even bumped into an old friend online that I haven't seen in nearly 20 years. Shortly into our conversation she asked "Do you still wear Drakkar?"  Isn't it funny how a fragrance can define you and be remembered by others.

Well, the other night the kids and I stopped by McDonald's on the way to the movies.  While I was ordering our various meals I notice the lady taking our order had a goofy grin on her face.  She finally interrupted me and said "excuse me, but that cologne your wearing smells soooo good."  I smiled and simply said "thank you".  As she gathered the fries, and burgers she made several trips back to the counter.  Each time she'd say something else, and ask me more about it.  It was a bit awkward, but kind of funny at the same time.  Once the entire order was on the tray, she finally asked how Drakkar was spelled, and then ran and grabbed a pen and paper to write it down.  Apparently it made a very good impression, and it sounds like her boyfriend will soon be receiving a bottle as a gift!

Well this memory has been stirring in my mind for a couple days now and today my Father God reminded me of this wonderful verse in His word...


"Through us, He brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life."  (2 Corinthians 2:14-15 Message Bible)

I love how my Father God uses real experiences in my life to "whisper" His love to me!

I had a awesome experience about a month ago in the parking lot of a grocery store.  As I was walking to my car with my groceries, a man that I passed, turned to me and asked me if I was a preacher or a minister.  I stopped and talked with him for a bit.  He said that as soon as he saw me, he just felt like I was one who knew God.  Through our conversation I learned about some issued that he was dealing with.  I put my groceries in my car and asked if I could pray for him.  So right then and there in the parking lot, God reached out to him.  The sweet scent of God in my life was recognized by him... just as the scripture says! 

You know, just like Drakkar , my Jesus has been with me since I invited Him in during my high school years.  I never get tired of His presence in my life even after 25 years!  People have come and gone since then, but I must say that Jesus has remained with me.  He's become part of my daily routine!  And just like Drakkar, His presence in my life is an exquisite fragrance that others can breathe and sense in my life.  I'm thankful God is in my life.

So think about that the next time you leave your house.  People are breathing your exquisite fragrance of Christ.  Be prepared for those opportunities when someone will ask you about your sweet scent.