I've tried and tried to get on the Halo Bandwagon but can't do it. I experienced the same thing a while back. So when I recently visited a local B&M that carries it the taste and smell were enough to convince me to move on. I know our taste's are all different, but with all the rave reviews I thought I was missing something. The places I'd start would be Ahlusion, MBV, HHV and Mrs T's, good luck.