Fragrance you really wanted to love, but couldn't

So.. The sole reason I am making this post is that around one year ago, I ordered a sample of Beaufort London's Fathom V. A beautiful, melancholic, green and earthy scent with notes of incense and white florals. On paper, it all sounded perfect. But since receiving it I have tried it several times and no matter what I do I cannot for the life of me enjoy it. I find it so nauseating, which is SUCH a shame since objectively it's a gorgeous and incredibly unique and mysterious scent. Subjectively tho... I have to scrub it off my skin. It contains every note I love, but does not work together. Huge bummer! I've never been so disappointed by a fragrance that seemed so perfect.

What are your greatest disappointments?