My male customers Get Driven...

A review of sorts of Avon's Derek Jeter Driven fragrance

"You wanna smell like a Yankee?"

I asked one of my male customers this question last week. He worked as we talked, roughly measured a slab of pine, marked it with a flat construction pencil. His soft brown eyes wrinkled as he considered his answer. He turned away from me as he grabbed his circular saw with a leather-gloved hand.

"Birdie, why the hell would I want to smell like a Yankee?"

I leaned against his warped fence, my backpack at my feet.

"'Cause, Guero, you simply can't afford not to. Avon has a new man perfume. It's called Driven, and it's Derek Jeter's signature scent. It smells like grapefruit and black pepper. Here. Let me spritz you!"

I whipped the aqua-filled glass bottle from my side pocket like a six-shooter, aimed, hit my friend square between the shoulder blades. I breathed deep, let my eyes close in fake rapture.

"Mmmmmmmmmm, Guero! You smell great! The girls are gonna love it!"

Guero laughed. He bent close to his work, let the saw rip a rounded path. I left him with two Driven samples, left him mixing work and sweat and Avon in the afternoon sun.

This afternoon I called Guero, asked him if he wanted to add anything to his order for a tube of Moisture Therapy hand cream.

"Birdie, I guess I do want to smell like a Damn Yankee. Get me some of that Driven."

I asked him if anyone noticed, if anyone sniffed his air, gave him the one-eyed wink.

"Birdie, I ain't gonna answer that."

Guero laughed.

Comments

[Rick]

I want to smell like a Cardinal~,:^)

Diz

[Birdie]

So which Cardinal ya wanna smell like? Who should Avon tackle next?

[Margaret]

Why have you not written a book? I mean published a book? I am sitting here in Michigan transfixed by your beautiful stories. It is 1:45 a.m. and I have been reading for two hours. You could make more money and still be an Avon lady if that is your desire. You are truly talented and a great mom I might add. I love you for sharing but you could be making money at this too. Let me know when you publish and I will run to Barnes and Noble and pick up a copy...You are beautiful...

[Liz]

LOL I love reading ur stuff Birdie. You have me either cracking up or crying on my couch everyday. I wished i lived near u so i can witness some of this stuff.

[anonymous]

I love this scent. Very light for the summer and a great scent on your guy.

[demo]

i love this, too!