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No. 371060
Talk about all things perfume, share your favorite scents, and get recommendations.
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>>>/g/359691 No. 371066
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How would y'all scent layer to achieve an Arabian Princess kind of smell? I'm part North African and a yearning for the scents of my mother's country hit me like a truck suddenly a few days ago.
I tend to like sweet, floral, and gourmand perfumes, and I don't want to dramatically change to something super heavy and cloying, but I'm thinking more something sweet but with an exotic vibe. Preferably an Arab brand like Al-Rehab or Ajmal, but those are hard to come by here, so Western perfumes are fine if they have notes of oud, rose, desert rose, jasmine, orange blossom, warm spice, saffron, or amber.
For the layering I'm thinking:
> Dove pomegranate body wash or Dove rose oil and peony body wash
> Ouai rose body oil
> Some kind of citrusy body spray
> Either Old Spice wolfthorn (sweet citrus) or Old Spice timber (sandalwood) deodorant
> Possibly burning incense so that the scent in the room lingers to my clothes, but I feel like it might make me smell like a grandma who used to be a new age hippy in the 70s and douses herself in patchouli
No. 371077
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>>371066putting nemat perfume oils into your hair could help with layering
No. 371251
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>>371066This is everything you’re looking for.
No. 373169
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>>371066For incense I love Papier d'Arménie. The rose and arménie scents were crafted by Francis Kurkdjian. Not grandma-like at all, very luxe smelling. I love his perfume Oud Satin Mood as well. It's a very sweet rose oud. It lasts forever, so the day after you wear it you could layer a different perfume on your skin and still have it lingering in your hair.
No. 373177
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I was today years old when I found out Zara Twilight Mauve is discontinued, had an old bottle around that I finished and wanted to repurchase. I'm heartbroken. Does anyone know any perfume that smells similar?
No. 373318
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>>371060What do nonnas think about Lattafa perfumes? My signature perfume, Khamrah, is made by them.
No. 373319
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I love looking at interesting perfume bottles its a hobby really
No. 374060
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I am desperate to find a dupe for Armani’s Sensi. According to fragrancia Terra di Gioia is supposed to be similar, but I checked it out and it’s way too light and citrusy. I need something way more heavy, powdery and spicy.
No. 374315
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I got a sample of Poets of Berlin in a glam bag and fell in love with it. It turns out, it’s super expensive! Do any of you guys know any dupes? I think I may try this one on Etsy.
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>>373318I hadn’t heard of it before but I bought picrel online after reading your post; I’ll let you know when it arrives! What’s the scent profile for yours? This is described as:
Top notes: Woody Notes, Agarwood Smoke
Middle notes: Vanilla, Sugar
Base notes: Agarwood Smoke, Sandalwood, Herbal Notes
No. 374641
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Picrel arrived today and it’s lovely - it’s a dupe of Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace.
I got it with Venice (dupe of Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy) and Tokyo (dupe of Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry), each 100ml bottles for £54 all together. I was the anon who recommended Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan upthread - it’s still my favourite but at over £200 a bottle now I was getting tired of rationing myself with it. These are lovely everyday fragrances and I’m going to try layering them in different combinations too.
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Are big old balls on top of perfumes a longtime thing im unaware of or is this just a recent trend that's becoming a fad? I've noticed it a lot.
No. 375025
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>>374797I keep seeing perfume bottles that look big ol bop it balls
No. 375074
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>>375025Morel Map is very nice, I've been using a sample of it for the past month. I might buy a full bottle. I like to layer it with other dirt and floral smelling perfumes so i can smell like a garden
No. 375522
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Has anyone gotten a whiff of Vanilla Sex? I love vanilla but I absolutely refuse to believe it's worth $300-$1.3k. I've heard it doesn't last long either.
No. 375582
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Has anyone tried Junoon Noir? How does it compare to Cheirosa '40?
No. 375596
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Any perfumes that smell unsettling?
I love them. I love to smell like there's something familiar or wrong with me, like I have picrel and it's amazing because it smells like straight up humid cemetery flowers with a hint of nostalgic incense.
I also have Etat Libre D'Orange's Ghost in The Shell, it smells…interesting.
It smells different to everyone due to its molecules, to me it smells like old bratz dolls fresh from the box covered in whipped cream and I found out with immense pleasure that it's off putting to moids, like one time I was in a line with it just applied on my clothes and it (the moid) took a few steps back, same with some costumer in the retail I work in meanwhile to women it smells familiar and comforting, with a fresh hint and they always compliment me. Jackpot!
I love perfumes that smell like something specific, maybe I'm just a perfume autist, but I like when I can smell like something that exists/something familiar but not quite there. I hope I made myself clear because I know it's weird to explain with words.
Anyone here that like these too? What are your picks? Trying to find inspo for my next perfume. I want to smell either unsettling/weird, but not on the nauseous side or something that exists and has a distinct and specific odour.
No. 375641
>>375596Have you tried CDG's Incense series? Avignon legit smells like a Catholic mass, though I have to warn you the scent has very little staying powder. I'm sure you're aware that a lot of indie fragrances have edgy themes and are meant to be off-putting or at least unusual, but in my experience they all end up smelling rather tame.
In my opinion, the most off-putting but still wearable fragrances are old-fashioned florals and chypres like Anais Anais or Paloma Picasso. Both of those smell like funeral homes to me because of the extremely strong white florals, with the latter also having a weird, smoky/musk base note that almost fucks up the whole thing.
No. 375642
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Does anyone have recs or pointers for finding a good go-to fragrance that will make me seem non-autistic to people? I shower daily and keep my hygeine to a good level but as I don't wear deodorant (benzoyl peroxide the pits) or wear fragrance (don't know where to start with perfumes) I just want something that smells non-autistic and pleasing and will make people (who are around me normally in a university setting throughout the day) not off-put.
>>375596>Etat Libre D'Orange's Ghost in The Shell>and I found out with immense pleasure that it's off putting to moidsKek, incredible. I'll need to get a sample of that (unrelated to the quest I spoke of above)
No. 375671
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>>375642Tbh I'm not sure what an autistic fragrance would be, but if you want something that will appeal to a wide range of people just go for something basic with little notes. If I was you I would probably get Kuumba Made Vanilla Bean and layer it with Eos Cashmere Vanilla lotion
yeah I know, very common recommendations but that's the point. Most people like vanilla and neither of those are too sweet so you're not gonna put off people who dislike dessert scents.
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>>375671Samefag, this is cool too.
No. 375694
>>375642Avoid Sephora's perfume because they're made to look expensive but they clock you out as a richie wannabe.
Chose a lowcost niche fragrance, maybe something from Demeter (AKA The Library of Frangrances)? Their range is wide from classic scents to more weird ones, for example I have "Kitten Fur" and it smells like clean towels and after that I smelled my cat and it indeed smells like a cat rolled in clean lanundry, it's not too sweet but with a earthy hint, just to give an example. Their fragrances are also 20 bucks so good for starters
No. 375695
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>>375678People say that Mugler's Womanity smells like clean pussy. Sadly its out of production but yeah some perfume brands just do that.
On the other hand, ELDO's Secretions Magnificque smells like cum, they say. If you want autistic scents, go to Etat Libre D'Orange, because every scent of their is made to evoke a specific, autistic settling, in particular "Fat Electrician". check that out.
No. 375701
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>>375695It's weird, alongside obvious body/secretions fragrances like Womanity I've noticed that a lot of perfumes marketed as being super slutty and whoreish are just sweet, powdery, and musky florals, like Boudoir or Putain des Palaces. It makes me wonder, what kind of maniac smells orange blossom and old lipstick and thinks of whores?
No. 376016
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has anyone here tried this? I want a sample but they’re sold out at the moment. I’m a fan of weird rubbery/leathery scents so I’m curious. Also the bottle is beautiful.
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I was gifted this set recently and i'm really loving the purple one: cocoa and cashmere. The only issue is it fades quickly. would you guys have any recommendation for something that smells similar, but lasts longer? a subtle warm scent with a bit of chocolate.
The blue one: indigo mist, is kinda bad. It is a bit too strong and alcohol-y but after a few hours it becomes tolerable. it kinda smells like a mall perfume aisle in a bad way. However, this one got me compliments when out in public so i guess it smells nice to other people.
Cookies and kisses (the brown one) is also nice, though i haven't used too much yet. It might be my second favorite.
The other ones are a bit unremarkable but not bad. This seems like a good budget option, at least to me since im a beginner with perfumes.
No. 376365
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Overrated, I can count 10 or more cheaper perfumes that have the same smell
No. 376406
>>375890I've been looking for a good incense-y smelling perfume, are there any you would recommend?
>>375695People that say Womanity smells like pussy must be diabetic or have something wrong with their olfactory. It's just funky spiced fig. It smells like if you hugged your drunk aunt at Christmas and she had a bunch of rotting figs in her pockets, but in a nice way. Very strong though. I was able to get a mini off ebay and it wasn't expired, so you may still be able to pick it up as well.
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i've been trying scentbird for a while and found my favorite scent to be daisy by marc jacobs, which i was always curious about. please tell me if i have good/bad taste
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>>376416That bottle looks uncomfortable to open, do the flowers get worn out or broken? I haven't smelled it but I like all the notes listed.
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>>375890>>376406I don't know of anything with vanilla and incense, but maybe try Cardinal. It's very warm and spicy incense compared to something like Avignon. On me it starts out very peppery but then turns smoky and creamy with a bit of resinous sweetness, almost reminds me of a cola smell. I could see it layering very nicely with vanilla. A full sized bottle is a little expensive but tbh it's been tempting me because it's maybe my favorite scent I've tried
No. 376893
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Sh…should I do it girlies? Should I fuck around and buy the Barbie perfume?
No. 377052
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Kayali's Lovefest Burning Cherry is a nice alternative to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, which is something I've been searching for. The cherry aroma fades quickly and is replaced by a woodsy scent that I thought to be quite pleasant. Aside from Vanilla Royale, it's the only Kayali scent I enjoy. Sadly, it is not very long lasting.
No. 377324
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>>377052I would disagree about it being a nice alternative, they really don't smell alike beyond the cherry top note (which is pathetically short-lived in BC), Burning Cherry is super heavy and musky IMO which can be overpowering, any woody notes in Lost Cherry are way more subtle. I was really disappointed by Burning Cherry when I tried it a while back, I've been trying to find a good affordable cherry perfume for ages but that one is just not nearly fruity enough for my taste. On that topic, has anyone tried Alexandria Fragrance's Fructus Virginis?
No. 377642
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I'm running out of all my perfumes after a year or few of using them. Looking for a fresh perfume that reminds me of a clean home, cotton, the sea, or fresh clothes. This perfume was my daily but honestly it fades within 1-2 hours of wearing. You can't smell it anymore unless holding my wrist directly to your nose. Any anons have a suggestion for a longer lasting perfume?
No. 377684
>>375642Something generic and inoffensive, like La Vie Est Belle or Flowerbomb.
You should try to look for something hypoallergenic for deodorant because if/when you sweat during the day, the perfume will not be enough to cover it up.
No. 377801
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>>377642Might be a basic answer but IMO it's a classic for a reason. This version lasts longer than the original although it's a little less citrusy. Smells like hanging up freshly washed laundry to dry in the summer sun as the wind blows through the grass. Although I would recommend getting a sample size/card for cheap through Ebay rather than blind buying the full size
No. 377824
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Is MMMM… by Juliette Has A Gun worth it nonnies?? I really want to by it but I also don't want to go in blind..
No. 377915
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>>377814I find Davidoff Cool Water to last quite well.
No. 377935
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Can anyone recommend me some vanilla lotions/perfumes? I have vanilla bean Noel from bath and body works, but it lasts for maybe 2 hours. It’s such a good scent too, should I use some kind of lotion to keep it going for more than a few hours?
No. 377940
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>>377935Vanilla Woods by The 7 Virtues is my favorite vanilla perfume, it really lasts all day in my experience. My only issue with it is that the rollerball of it that I own tends to leak, making it difficult to open. So maybe stay away from the rollerball kek
No. 377944
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>>377642I used to wear Oceane from Outremer all the time. It’s a nice, but very basic aquatic scent and a hell of a lot cheaper than Replica. I would try finding an EDP with similar base notes to Sailing Day then layer Oceane on top
No. 378064
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I got this perfume and its so pretty smelling, unfortunetly its so pretty I rarely wear it.
No. 378080
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>>376998Late reply but maybe this? From Lanvin I've only tried Éclat d'Arpège and it was quite subtle, so I suppose other fragrances from this house will have a similar strength and, as someone who drinks jasmine green tea, I think the only perfumes that could express that aroma should be gentle as well. Green Tea Party by Elizabeth Arden doesn't smell like jasmine but it's a good example of a delicate or rather short lasting tea smell.
No. 378085
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>>378083It looks like it's impossible to find outside EU, weird. And it's supposed to be a recently launched line (Sweet Jasmine, Blue Orchid…), why is it so rare then? Sorry, anon. Maybe you should browse Fragantica and play with the "search through notes" section, you can add notes you'd like and also put notes in a "to a void" category. Adding "jasmine", "green tea" and "jasmine tea" I only got this result. But I'd delete the third note and add other stuff more interesting.
No. 378132
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>>378119Cat Deluxe by Naomi Campbell?
No. 378137
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Will I like the smell of Mugler's Aura if I like the smell of its body lotion? This might seem like a dumb question but I have a set of Tocca perfumes and lotions that smell very different from each other. Fine to layer, but I'd never be able to pair most of them in a blind smell test.
>>378132Holy shit you're a wizard
No. 378217
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How do y’all feel about strawberry pound cake from bath and body works? I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m curious and I’m wondering if there’s maybe better smelling/longer lasting strawberry mists out there.
No. 378394
>>378217I like strawberry pound cake, I wish I'd bought the lotion to make it last longer. As it stands the spray lasts on me for about two or three hours, but I've learned that other people can smell stuff on me for longer than I can.
It's pretty good, nice and sweet, does lean a bit artificial though. It doesn't smell like real strawberries, it leans more cake-y and sugary. Good for layering. There's probably better mists out there if you're looking for something that's straight strawberry.
No. 379014
>>373318I have the "original" one this one was inspired on, Kilian's "Angel's Share" and it is delicious and lasts for a long time. I've heard the same of this brand and most of their perfumes.
>>373428To me it starts delicious and then it ends like cough syrup. Kayali's cherry one is better imo even tho the price is much lower- but it doesn't last long either.
>>375522Tom ford is known for using these "edgy" names to catch attention and also because a lot of their perfumes don't last that long. I have Tobacco Vanille and it lasts for ages but I've heard other ones, like Bitter Peach, and this Vanilla one don't last.
>>375596Margiela's Replica perfumes are great for this. I have "Lipstick on" (now discontinued) and it is so delicious. Smells exactly my grandmother's makeup desk. Ah I love it so much.
>>375642Have you tried glycolic acid on your pits instead? The Ordinary's has a cheap one. It gets rid of the smell.
>>377935Adopt's Vanille Bourbon is what you need. Cheap but delicious and lasts forever.
No. 381872
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>>378137I did it nonas, I found a miniature for $12 and I ordered it! I hope it's similar to the lotion, if not I'm still excited to give my first Mugler scent a try. They have such an intriguing reputation.
No. 382004
>>381996Adding on to what
>>382003 said you can layer products like body oil and eau de toilette as well once you find a scent profile to make something uniquely you. luckyscent.com is reasonably priced for samples and has some rare or obscure brands.
No. 382020
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>>381872Their minis are so insanely cute
No. 382127
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>>382020I love minis so much! Idc if it's more cost effective, I prefer a mini over a boring cylindrical travel size. But even there, Mugler has some cute designs. I like the Lolita Lempicka and Anna Sui minis too, they're so cute.
No. 382911
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>>382127I think cute miniatures could sell really good if there were incentive to make them unique again, as opposed to the long cylindrical ones as you mentioned. I'm not a Moschino fan personally but they're a really good example of novelty miniatures that make a good trinket like experience with packaging. I wish more samples or travel sized were done this way, there really is no reason to own tons of gigantic perfume bottles you will never be able to use up. I think it should be more normalized again to use small sample and travel sizes and only buy what you truly are crazy about again lol. It really isn't an 'experience' anymore when regular sizes cost $300, it's becoming so unattainable unless you're chasing the disposable influencer lifestyle.
No. 382936
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>>382911I agree completely. Full bottles take up a lot of space too, and I'm not someone who wants to keep a half-used full bottle on my dresser for a decade or more. I wish minis or decants were more popular for cheap scents too, I don't always want to buy a huge 3.4 oz even if it is only $10-20. Thinking about my bottles of Cafe Cafe and Gres Cabochard right now lol. I love them but it'll take me years to finish them.
>>382913KEK well I've never heard that before but it works for me! People are so funny about that stuff, I don't think I've ever smelled a perfume with that kind of reputation that actually smelled like what people were saying.
No. 383143
>>375582Tried it, it has similar vibes to Cheirosa 40' BUT it is a spot-on dupe for Dama Bianca by Xerjoff. Tried them side by side.
>>375890If you can splurge… Try Le Lion by Chanel.
>>381996Go on fragantica and look up a note that you like, do you like sweet smells, floral? Then check the weather and ocassion icons and you'll get a good idea if the perfume is versatile enough. I also like to watch youtube videos of 'best casual perfumes' or stuff like that, if you find people that do non-sponsored videos you'll get very good reviews and some of them are really good at describing the smells. As other nonnies have said, the best is to get samples or go try perfumes out in a physical store.
No. 383899
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>>383882It's cool that it's refillable but I have a feeling it's no different from any of the Alien chimeras. I love Mugler but unfortunately app Mugler fragrances tend to be very cloying and geriatric, kind of assaulting on the senses. Even angel can be too synthetic and cologne-like if you aren't careful and don't layer. They have so many limited edition bottles and slight variances, I have a feeling hypersense won't be much of an exception. I haven't tried them all (of course, way too many) but I've found that a few of their aquatics tend to be less headache-inducing. I want to try the flora one but haven't been able to get ahold of a tester. I wish they would re-release their body shimmer parfum powders.
No. 383900
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>>383899I'd actually be very interested in hearing everyone else's Mugler reviews because I want to like Mugler scents so bad but they're always hyper-synthetic to the point of olfactory offense
https://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Mugler.html No. 383944
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>>383900I own a bottle of Alien Goddess, after I tried a sample size that came from a discovery set. I think Alien Goddess is a beautiful scent, not cloying but a perfect joyous blend of coconut and vanilla.
A lot of perfume hype/influencer/tiktok/YouTube/reddit fragrance discussion makes people lose sight of their own internal opinions and likes/dislikes. If it sparks a real joy every time you use a scent, then buy it. Don't buy it just to have a "Chanel" or "Diptyque" in your collection like your collecting a pokemon team. I don't own any Versace or Jo Malone because the scents are very nice but fade super fast, like within 10 minutes. I don't want to reapply every half hour so I don't bother with those houses and save my money for the real good stuff that I connect with.
No. 383950
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This bottle is soo cute
No. 384167
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honestly I only wanted it after seeing an old tv ad for it, as bottle seemed to be cute and after checking notes I wasn't sure, also people said that it's very light and fades fast. I went to local Douglas to check it (they had tester at least) and it was so nice and it was basically first perfume I actually liked a lot. It smelt so weird on paper but it became so nice on my skin and it doesn't fade so fast. Got it later and pretty much it smelt even better from a bottle which wasn't in light all the time.
No. 387114
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I’ve got some “treat yo self” money and want to get a new perfume. I like fruity perfumes with a touch of florals/greens underneath. Do you nonnies have any personal recs?
Alternatively, I’m gay and experimenting with being a little bit butch from time to time, so I’m also looking for colognes that smell good on women too. So far I’ve only found one that I like, Musc Imperial from Atelier Cologne
No. 387146
>>387130>not another cherryKEK even the bottle is almost an exact copy, I wish I was american so I could get this
>>387140I'm european and found it in one of the bigger Sephoras
No. 387153
>>387146Thanks anon, I'll try Sephora, there's not one near me so I didn't think to try it.
>>387148I know, it's weird. I've been to three different malls with department stores and such and no one seems to have it in stock. I'm probably looking in the wrong places.
No. 387197
>>387122>fruitsI really like citrus fruits, black/white currant, pear, and pomegranate
>flowersI tend to gravitate towards scents with white florals in them like magnolia, freesia, and gardenia
And for the cologne I definitely prefer woodsy smells
No. 387224
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>>387197>pear>white florals>gardeniaYou would really like Florence by Tocca
No. 387439
>>387234>>387153I'm fairly sure it's stocked in select Sephoras only, they had pretty much all the Tom Ford testers and ofc the Lost Cherry one only had a few drops in it kek.
Maybe you can ask the sephora reps if they know what stores have samplers.
On another note, is Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia discontinued? I can't find it anywhere and it's my signature scent.
No. 390385
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Picked this up today after really ruminating on it after considering the price point.
I've really been curious about Montale's Vanilla Cake, too.
No. 390822
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I tried this perfume out a few days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. I feel like floating after I smell it. However it has some disappointed reviews online. Has anyone else smelled this
No. 391096
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I bought Jungle a couple years ago and I can't decide if I like it or not. One of my coworkers said it smelled amazing when I was wearing it, but when I do have it on the smell is just overwhelming to me. I feel like I stink.
No. 391240
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any
nonny using picrel? I consider getting a 50ml of it first, if I'll like it but it's hard to find a sample to try it where I live. I like the notes and I just want to something to rotate with
>>384167 for summer
No. 391456
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Got a sample of this and omg. It smells like an incense-filled Arab living room with old wooden furniture, on a dusty summer afternoon. Smells like my grandma's home. I was more hyped for Relique d'Amour but i think this surpasses it (just a little). It's anything but too fresh, synthetic and sugary-sweet, which is what i hate about modern perfumes. There's a waxiness to it that i love, too
>>371066I think you'd love this. It very much smells like incense that has lingered on leather/clothing, very amber-y
No. 391458
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i always hated perfumes but i'm reconsidering after watching some youtubers talking about it (btw have you noticed that only moids are ever sponsored by fragrance subscription stuff? it's funny). i just always thought perfume was lame and gay and didn't even smell good, but now i'm kinda interested in fragrances that don't smell like perfume. maybe something that smells like a freshly cleaned room with hints of ozone, or coffee, or mountain air? everything i tried so far is still too sweet but i'll keep looking.
a bunch of people recommended pic rel and it's not bad but it really doesn't smell like the cool futuristic spaceship i was promised lol, it's just kinda sweet and artificial.
No. 391460
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>>391458have you tried etat libre's ghost in the shell? it was talked about a bit itt, apparently it's plasticy and metallic but slightly floral so ymmv
No. 392047
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>>391883Maybe Demeter Fragrances? They sell unusual scents such as Earthworm, Dust, Funeral Home, etc. They're around $24 if you get the ounce of perfume but prices go cheaper if you get the body oil or lotion forms
No. 392738
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>>375596I bought a sample of Fantomas recently. Certainly unsettling. It begins with an intensely sweet honeydew melon note and it gets smokier on the drydown. There's also a plastickyness to it, maybe like rubber gloves. My friend told me it reminded her of a hospital.
Nasomatto also has a scent called Nudiflorum which I find very beautiful but could never wear in public… extremely leathery, rhubarby, sweaty/animalic, and sweet
No. 392762
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>>392738The notes for this is mind boggling
No. 395284
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What's the difference between body spray and perfume? What if I only want to buy body sprays? Is it really not womanly enough?
No. 395305
>>395284Perfume or eau de parfum have a higher concentration of essential oils from the ingredients - it's more persistent. Body sprays have a smaller concentration of oil and you probably need to reapply every two hours (depends, some of them last even more, especially some Victoria's Secret mists I tried).
>What if I only want to buy body sprays? Is it really not womanly enough?Nah, they are quite a popular choice, plus no one needs to know if you use the body mist version of a perfume (like your picrel). Plus, they are pretty cheap too and can layer some of them if you want to.
No. 395386
>>395307>stripper scentSemi-unrelated but I follow a subreddit where you'll get a mod message for describing a perfume as "old lady" meanwhile everyone is free to describe scents as stripper, slutty, whorehouse, etc. Weird dichotomy.
>>395318Fantomas by Nasomatto!
No. 395424
>>392047>>392743Kek thanks everyone, I guess I'll go with axe body spray because it's way cheaper. A good friend also uses axe so we can match! I definitely want to try something from Demeter when I'm doing better financially, I read that it doesn't last too long but that's not a problem. Earthworm sounds enticing.
On an unrelated schizo note I find the "misogyny" of the fragrance world really weird. The human sense of smell is really weak so it easily devolves into spiritual woo woo. It's more thought based than nose based. "Smell" is too abstract for us.
No. 395523
>>395387I do! It's not as unpleasant as some of the reviews describe, I didn't know how I felt about it at first but not I love it. Actually it originally made me a bit nauseous because of how plasticky and smoky it was but I just love it now. It might not be a good choice in super hot weather though just because of how "warm" it is. I sometimes will wear it to my college classes but I apply sparingly because it's strong.
Also if you're looking to save money, I bought an Oil Perfumery dupe of it a while back and it's like 95% similar to the original.
No. 395528
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>>395271I have Angel too! It's my favorite Victoria fragrance but it's a bit juvenile. Anyone else find Bombshell overrated? I remember when everyone and their dog was wearing it lol
No. 395557
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>>395528I meant this angel which is even more aggravating because I paid like 100eu for it and pink sugar was like 15eu. not surprising a moid would have cheap taste.
>>395307I get it it's popular with moids, the spray down is very nice, sweet and inoffensive. I tested a few hours today and it lasted around 6h on my wrist. not bad.
No. 395635
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Recently ordered a sample of santal 33 from le labo since it's had so much hype. I really do love it. The cardamom note is strong on me, which is a major win since it's one of my favorite spices. Overall it's a perfume that makes me feel relaxed and lifts my mood. I'm interested in trying more from le labo.
No. 395651
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i’m very new to perfumes, in that i didn’t start trying them out until recently.
i know B&BW do not last at all, so i want to know if there is a higher end and longer lasting perfume that is similar to Strawberry Poundcake? I really love this scent even though a lot of ppl hate that artificial scent. I just want to smell like a strawberry pastry & want something that could achieve that
No. 395653
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>>395271kek i feel your pain
nonnie my nigel recently made a comment that the dry down of narcotic V smells like old lady perfume. unforgivable. meanwhile he loves when i wear fantasy by fucking britney spears.
>>392738i have a sample of this too and it honestly smells kind of bad but its weirdly addictive? top notes are so juicy and sweet then underneath it smells like when you take a remote apart?? which obviously sounds unappealing kek but when i have it on i find myself repeatedly smelling wherever i applied it. such a weird one. part of why i love nasomatto.
No. 395670
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just ordered picrel and i cant wait! the bottle is hideous and cheap looking imo but the scent itself is supposed to be a slightly sweeter dupe for peche cardinal. so excited! i love trying different perfumes!!
No. 395949
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Thinking about searching for a perfume or body spray that could smell the closest possible to flan. The smell would be vanilla, caramel, milk or cream (lactonic), brown sugar, maybe with a small hint of white chocolate.
No. 395951
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https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Marissa-Zappas/The-Pink-Bedroom-88661.htmlThoughts on this? It apparently smells like a plastic toy which I'm intrigued by. It also has a strawberry syrup hint to it.
No. 396050
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>>395949this one is pretty deep & brown sugar-y, they have testers I'm pretty sure. I love purin/flan a lot as well
No. 396054
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Really wanted to buy some cologne from Demeter… holy shit I hate international shipping.
No. 396826
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Some nona mentioned L'erbolario in the last thread and I just discovered the brand, it looks promsing, has anyone bought perfume or any other product from them? INCI evaluations are also good
No. 397378
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My friend bought this perfume today. It's quite nice!
No. 402782
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>>387224Late reply but I came across this sample set on clearance at a store like a week after I saw your post and figured why not try it out? Florence turned out to not work very well with my skin chemistry. There was zero pear unfortunately and the florals smelled powdery on me. Stella on the other hand was a very happy surprise. It has beautiful, elegant white florals without smelling old/powdery on me. I love the citrus in this scent too because it’s strong enough to be consistent, but not to the point of overpowering the other notes. Each note has room to shine through
Anyway thank you for the recommendation
nonnie! It led me down the right path to finding a new scent that I love
No. 402941
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>>402782Omg anon this makes me so happy because I own Stella as well and it's one of my all time favorite scents, I am literally wearing it right now as I read your reply! I'm sorry Florence didn't work out but I'm so glad you found something you love. I think it's the perfect scent for this time of year, too.
No. 402948
>>384167I've tried this one and I regret not buying when I tried it, it was on sale. it smells very clean and subtle. I really like cacharel perfumes though, I have anais-anais and yes I am.
>>382936god, I wish I still had old anais-anais. the new "l'original" version is similar enough to me though.
>>384001both noa and anais-anais have that powdery fresh clean scent.
No. 402950
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>>395949I have pic related and it smells very lactonic, I can definitely smell vanilla flan in it. some people smell it more fruity but it dries very lactonic on my skin, with a faint flowery hint, sounds kinda weird but it's really nice and warming.
No. 403258
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Nonatellas, I'm sad. I recently went to New Orleans and one of the places I was excited to go to was this old perfume store called Bourbon French Parfum, established in 1843. However, I was disappointed on many fronts, namely that their perfume has a very strong alcohol scent. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a very noticeable alcohol presence indicates a bad quality or old batch, right? Anyway, the second big disappointment is that their Jasmine perfume REEKED. I cannot overexaggerate. I put it on my wrist and was hit with a psychic energy cloy of 30 retirement grandmas. Very sad because jasmine is one of my favorite scents. One day I'll get a jasmine recommendation from these threads when I finish some perfumes I already have. I'm sure recs from here would be great, but UGH. I'm so nervous about getting something I can't smell test beforehand. If I got this one without smelling it in person I would have been devastated.
Anyway, IDK if anyone will go to this store, but if you do temper your expectations. There were two I got as a souvenir for the memories. They're okay, but I think I would have passed them up in a legit department store.
No. 404708
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I'm totally clueless when it comes to fragrances and I just want something affordable with a pleasant but not overpowering vanilla scent. I just went to the store to smell Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 for myself and I do like it, but I'm hesitant to spend $30-50 on a body mist if it's going to be no different from a $5-10 Bath & Body Works or Victoria's Secret one. Is it actually worth buying or is it overhyped–and if so, any recommendations for a similar scent from a different brand? (preferably one mainstream enough that I can find and sample it in an Ulta or Sephora, I don't have enough faith to blind buy)
No. 404846
>>404708IMO it's overhyped. Because perfumes are different on everyone it's worth getting small samples of a few vanilla perfumes in your price range and comparing them. You can get a surprising amount of wear out of a 1ml sample.
I;d personally stay away from FOTM brands like Kayali. They smell fine but they really under perform for the price, plus the quality control for these brands tends to be dodgy.
Even if you're not looking for a more expensive fragrance it's good to try a range of perfumes. It'll help you find out what notes you like in perfume, plus you can look for dupes which are in your price range and don't have the notes you dislike.
No. 404906
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>>404708Bare Vanilla by VS smells sweet like coconut vanilla. Quite pleasant! It's affordable but it doesn't last very long.
No. 405489
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>>404550Si has been a go to for me for years. Black currant with a spicy vanilla. Lasts all day long and I can still smell it on my clothes the next day. I’ve gotten quite a few compliments on it over the years
No. 405551
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I impulse bought this at the duty free, Santalum by Chloé. Nonnies I actually love it. It's just a clean, creamy, very feminine sandalwood. Usually I go for more complex scents that evolve more on my skin, but this fluffy spa towel frag has captured my heart. Can't believe it's got almost no reviews on fragrantica.
No. 405552
>>390627Nope, its 100% pure vanilla cake to me.
>>391883Get that one from Etat Libre that smells like sperm lol
>>396964This one doesn't last that long to me at all. Maybe 20 mins top.
>>399884Montale Intense Cafe. Delicious. Heard Zara has a dupe but imo anything from Zara is pure trash so I don't recommend it.
>>404550If you want cheap, DKNY's Green apple is
chef kiss or Ferragamo's Incanto.
>>404784Anon don't listen to the anon that said Flower by Kenzo smells strongly like vanilla. It doesn't at all. (if you still want to buy it they have a dupe on amazon , its called Rosentrot by Al Rehab)
>>405069What about just using mint oil diluted in water?
No. 405553
>>402950Oh, I loved Yes I Am so much when I first smelled it that I thought "this is it, this is my scent!" And I bought a second bottle right away (whyyyy?) But actually, I rarely wear it. It reminded me so much of that warm vanilla sugar from bath & bodyworks, but it has a kind of cherry cough drop element. I dunno what happened, I just rarely find myself reaching for it. Mostly in cold weather. One of my friends said they didn't like it which kinda also put me off wearing it.
But I do think it's a warm, comforting kind of smell.
No. 405823
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>>405606Jergens actually produces an Eau de Parfum in their original cherry almond scent! I have it and love it. I've heard mixed reviews about the way it interacts with people's body chemistry, but on me it is a very true almond smell and smells like the Jergens I remember using as a kid. It doesn't have a ton of staying power, but for $35 it's not a bad value and probably a relatively safe blind-buy.
No. 405856
>>405832If I can smell my own perfume all day it means I overapplied and I can get a headache from it sometimes. Normally you become nose-blind to your own scent after a while. Also I notice scents fairly often on others, though I'm not enough of a perfume fan to name them beyond the very popular ones.
Depending on its strength and how much you apply, some scents can fill a room while others you only smell if you're close enough to hug. women tend to have more light, pleasant scents while middle-aged men will walk in with a cologne that punches you in the face. It seems like there's cultural preferences behind scent strength too.
Also some of the cheap stuff like bath and bodyworks have a weird synthetic smell, and since they're not very long-lasting girls who wear them will reapply often without realizing they've become a cloud of fake sugary smells kek. certain body spray scents and axe/lynx instantly take me back to middle school locker rooms in the worst way
No. 405913
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Avon perfume bottles were so cute I wish this was still a thing
No. 405956
>>405832>Can you guys describe what it’s like to wear perfume? I have a lot of perfumes I’ve been collecting over the past decade. I treat them as a sort of accessory to fit whatever vibe I’m feeling in the moment. It’s gotten to the point where I feel like my outfit isn’t complete without it lol
Vibe examples:
>smokey spicy scents when dressing goth to enhance the witchy aesthetic >light clean florals when I want to feel like I’m on a fresh spring picnic>woodsy or musk scents when dressing like an obvious lesbian >exotic fruits when I want to feel fun and summeryBut it’s not always a thought process. Sometimes I just grab a scent because I haven’t worn it in awhile and want to keep things rotating
>Do you constantly smell the scent when you are wearing it? No, for me typically I can smell it on me within the first 15-30 minutes and then I stop noticing it. Then sometimes I’ll catch whiffs of it randomly later in the day. Usually I just spray around my neck, but sometimes I’ll spray it on my wrists instead and then I can smell it whenever I want. I especially do the wrist thing when I’m at home and just want to be able to smell a certain scent for my own sensory enjoyment
>Do other people smell it on you from a distance? Or do they only smell it on you if you are hugging them or something like that? This varies greatly from perfume to perfume. If you’re curious about a specific one, go on Fragrantica and scroll down until you see “sillage” which describes how far a scent is thrown
>Do you often smell perfume scents on other people and recognize what they are? I usually don’t recognize what they’re wearing, but there are certain qualities that make me recognize that a scent is from bath & body works or Victoria’s Secret/pink. Idk how to describe it other than teen girl scent. It’s usually a scent that’s overly fruity or sugary smelling and very very in your face because the scents don’t last long and the user over sprays to compensate. They end up smelling like someone who accidentally broke a bottle of perfume and had the whole bottle spill on them
A good rule of thumb is 1 spray for parfum, eau de parfum, and most eau de toilettes. Weaker eau de toilettes you can do 2 sprays. Body mists I would still go with 2 sprays at a time (3 at the absolute max), but just reapply later in the day. It’s better to reapply later, than to walk around all day smelling like a fruit explosion
>How common is it to smell a perfume or cologne on a person?In my experience, not a lot compared to the number of people I cross paths with daily. I’ll notice anywhere from 1-5, but average is maybe 2
No. 406025
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>>405900I love Kenzo, it smells like makeup powder to me. I'm very fond of powdery scents.
>>405913>>405987I own this one! The bottle is called Curious Kitty, the perfume inside is usually Sweet Honesty or Here's My Heart. I don't know what either scent smells like, my bottle was spoiled due to being out in the sun and it's purely decorative.
No. 406031
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>>405992I used the hand cream version of picrel and I loved it so much, it was a subtle vanilla smell sprinkled with a bit of the original Nivea cream smell and overall it wasn't strong. Unfortunately it's discontinued in my country, but I see it in other countries so you might have some luck. I used the Euro version so idk if the US one is different.
No. 406110
>>406079Portrait of a Lady Frederic Malle, Black Orchid Tom Ford, Black Phantom Killian, Moth Zoologist, L'Interdit Rouge Givenchy, Crystal Noir Versace, La Filled De Berlin Serge Lutens, Nirvana Rose Elizabeth & James, Anna Sui (the original one), Lolita Lempicka (original one), Blackmail Kerosene, Alien Mugler.
There are a lot of indie houses that mainly do goth/witch inspired scents. I'd recommend ordering samples before committing to a fragrance, especially because goth fragrances are an acquired taste.
No. 408840
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Im surprised paprika, specifically smoked paprika, is not a more popular note. I feel like it would be so good in colognes.
No. 409362
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I hate sweet fragrances and for some reason they tend to have the most obnoxious users too. A girl who oversprayed her cloying gourmand perfume sat down next to me on the train. Fyi we‘re currently in an extreme heat wave, the last thing I want to smell on top of peoples sweat is a warm cookie jar. My nose never managed to get used to the smell either so I was nauseous for the entire 4 hour train ride
No. 409378
>>406079Ebene Fumee by TF , smells like a funeral. Alternatively , Incense Avignon by CDG or Female christ
19-69. SL's Fille de Berlin is the defacto gothy perfume but perhaps more in a 'romantic classy vampire' way
No. 409660
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>>409656Adding milk, lemon, jasmine and vanilla notes I only got these results, you should play with the notes yourself! It's so fun
https://www.fragrantica.com/ingredients-search/>>409382I have a dog and I am clueless, you should try animalic scents and see what comes closer to what you have in mind anon
No. 410000
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Has anyone tried this Sarah Jessica Parker perfume? The notes look interesting
No. 410003
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I love vetiver notes but they tend to be in masculine fragrances- any recs for more feminine ones?
>>409656Sunday by Arielle Shoshana (picrel) might be up your street- I've never tested it but it sounds delicious.
No. 410005
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Does anyone know of a perfume that is similar to the smell of Florida water? I’ve been using Florida water as a “perfume”, but I’ve noticed the only smell that lingers after a long time is the smell of the alcohol. I’m a fan of the more citrusy-y notes in Florida water. I’ve been told it also has slight notes of clove, but I wouldn’t want a perfume with too strong of a clove smell, as it’s personally too much for me. A Florida water like perfume with some notes of vanilla or lavender wouldn’t be bad either.
No. 410081
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>>410003Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee, I was recommended this recently and it's amazing.
>>410005Try 4711 cologne, I believe it's in a similar price range as well.
No. 410433
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>>410399CK One is the 90s in a bottle.
No. 410590
>>41039990s ck one
00s juicy couture viva la juicy
10s daisy marc jacobs
20s ariana grande cloud
No. 410657
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Which perfume should I get out of these options? I have the Valentino one already and I’ve had the original good girl and daisy dream in the past
No. 410774
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>>410399This was EVERYWHERE in the 2000s. I remember every fashion magazine having samples of this and seeing girls in study hall trying to rub the samples on themselves lol
No. 411560
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I need a recommendation for a perfume that feels light but energetic. I work in a very fast paced industry and the current perfume I'm using is dragging me down for lack of a better term. I've been using the Nina Ricci pink apple perfume for 10+ years and I need to change it but I know NOTHING about perfumes kek. So any recommendation is more than welcomed, bonus points if it isn't sweet or citrusy.
No. 411590
>>411560>light and energetic Okay I’ve got a few recs
>nothing sweet or citrusyDamn I’m out
Lol but jokes aside, can you be a bit more specific about what you mean by energetic because it that’s pretty subjective?
No. 411680
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Has anyone tried the dupes by the brand DUA? I'm interested in getting Kilian dupes now that they have a July 4th sale.
No. 411697
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>>411560Bright Crystal.
It's always worked for when I need a "bright" perfume but one that doesn't stand out too much.
I've never found it to be offensive for the workplace.
No. 411717
>>411697The bottle looks cute! I'll check it out
nonny thanks ♥
No. 411718
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>>411625No that totally makes sense! For sea inspired I love to recommend Oceane by Outremer. It’s a unique aquatic scent and very affordable
I’d also like to say that my thought for your first post was initially Bright Crystal by Versace and I only hesitated because you said no to sweet/citrus. But since that other
nonnie recommended it, I’m going to second it. It has yuzu and pomegranate notes, but I swear they aren’t heavy. For me the dry down just smells very green/floral/fresh. I smell it and think of a picnic in a park on a bright summer day
No. 411858
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Okay nonnies, best cherry blossom scents?
No. 411872
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When I tried Do Son EDP the first time I thought it was overrated but after wearing it I think it's absolutely amazing. It's a white floral but it actually smells like a lipstick scent, so comforting and nostalgic but also chic and refined… I love this perfume. I'm happy because I have other Dyptique travel size bottles and I'm not a big fan of most of them
No. 411919
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>>411858I know it's Bath and Body Works but this scent is really good
No. 411927
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I'm prepared to be called autistic, but the brand Imaginary Authors makes me so frustrated. Great concept but reading their book synopsis' gives me the same feeling as when you're trying super hard to remember something and you can tell you're almost there but it's just not coming to you. Like I know the books are not real and yet it irritates me kek.
No. 413424
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I just got this in the mail and this shit has insane projection. I could literally smell it before I opened the box. Good buy if you want something fruity (specifically pineapple-y) but mature and sensual, and a teeny bit citrusy.
No. 414621
>>406079girl go to the BPAL website and have your fill. They are gothic oils queens. Just fyi you'll probably spend hours in the site/ forums . Just found out they had a collab with Junji Ito lol
>>409013Agree with this. That nonna's suggestions suck. Portrait of a Lady? Nothing gothic about it. I will agree with La Fille De Berlin tho, I have it and I love it. It's a metallic rose that makes it very unique.
>>409382Puppies' breath smell like mashed potatoes to me. I love it lol
>>411872If you like that lipstick smell you should try Margiela's Lipstick On. Unfortunately I heard its discontinued but I absolutely love it. I think its one of the best ones from his Replica line. It really sends you back in time to your grandma's makeup counter.
No. 418904
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I have the Prada Virtual flowers flanker. I can't do florals so I knew I wouldn't like it but when I first tried it I was still able to smell other notes. I sniffed it again today and now I just smell straight SHAMPOO. I literally cannot smell anything but cheap shampoo
No. 419081
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i'm obsessed with replica: from the garden and i want it to be my daily wear perfume but i can't afford that. anything similar around $50/canadian for the 1oz? the tomato on the vine smell is so important to me
No. 419119
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I bought this perfume from ulta because they were doing a little discount. For months, every time i go to a place that smell perfume, i always sniff this, it's so refreshing and lovely. I had a bath and bodyworks perfume that was similar to this but it was discontinued and i used it up too fast.
No. 419126
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>>419081Demeter tomato or wet garden is max 20 dollars, it's less herby though. They have lots of choices like roll ons. I wonder how it would smell if you mixed them both
No. 419144
>>419119That looks so pretty!! What are the notes
nonny?
No. 420047
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>>419144I got the notes from fragrantica, i think it's very accurate, idk about fruity though, maybe only in reference to the citrus notes.
No. 420549
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Choco musk really does smell like vanilla extract, yum. It's something in there that doesn't smell sweet (but not bad) but I'm not quite sure what. Maybe something citrusy or powdery? Idk. There is a little bit of a floral in there, but not an irritating white floral.
No. 420614
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Just got a nearly empty bottle of this after falling in love with the Benjoin candle. It's nice but I like the candle more. Also it retails for an insane price. Bottle is gorgeous though.
No. 422903
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So Ariana Grande is releasing 4 new perfumes as a part of a Love Notes collection in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia. I think this is interesting because the idea is that each country/continent will have their own perfume exclusive to their area. It's very odd to me to release fragrances like this.
>Vanilla Suede for the UK: bergamot, sandalwood, vanilla bean
>Pink Woods for North America: jasmine petals, tonka, cashmere woods
>Angels Kiss for Europe: Rose water gelato, salted amber, dark vanilla
>Pressed Petals for Australia: Italian lemon, jasmine petals, pink(?) amber
Also, the bottle design is quite disappointing considering her fragrances are known for having cute bottles. People are saying she wants to be more mature and I understand if she's trying to move her brand away from being for teenagers, but there are ways to make nice looking and mature bottles. Take Hermes for example. This looks cheap and low budget rather than sophisticated to me. Regardless, I'll try to get a sniff is Pink Woods whenever it comes out.
No. 423013
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Been wanting this but the price keeps holding me back. Any nonas that have used this?
No. 423017
>>422903>UK and Europe are seperateIs that some marketing bs?
The UK one sounds nice.
No. 423314
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Recently got a freesia + green apple body spray (not this one) and I love it, I think I could make it into my signature scent. I'm new to perfumes but I just wanted to share that!
No. 424112
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I'm looking for something I can wear everyday, something people would associate me with. I'm a complete perfume newbie and the only full bottle I've ever owned was a Jimmy Choo Blossom that my grandma gave me when I was a teen and it just came out. It's too sweet for me now but I like it as it dries down and becomes a lot gentler. Still, I think have a very childish taste: I love fruits (peach, nectarine, strawberries, cherries, berries in general), musky smells, all kinds of gourmands, warm spices, most flowers, and certain christmasy or less "screamy" citruses like orange or mandarins. I'm not sure how I feel about woody or grassy notes - I'm open to trying them out. I really dislike coconut. I like gentle scents, especially if the opening doesn't immediately make me sneeze my lungs out, I get that reaction a lot. I find that many perfumes just… smell perfumey. I have no idea how I can describe that smell. Strong, soapy, powdery, synthetic. I'd prefer to avoid white flowers because I associate them with my mother. Also, baking is my hobby and I love to bake stuff for everyone around me - it'd be fitting if I started going around smelling like a fruit or a cake/pastry. I can afford to spend a lot on a perfume, if it's worth the price.
No. 424129
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>>424112Throwing my hat in for Cherry Ambition by The 7 Virtues. It's a bit tart compared to most cherry perfumes (which smell like sugary cough syrup imo) but it also smells like a warm baked cherry pie. But definitely try to get a sample instead of blind buying full size
No. 424138
>>424122The white flower notes scare me a little, but if it's gentle then it sounds like it could be very pleasant. I'm gonna get a little sample of this.
>>424129That sounds gorgeous. If it doesn't smell syrupy or doesn't do anything weird on my skin it might just become a favourite. Definitely gonna get a sample!
No. 425536
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Why is there only one entry on Fragrantica under Old Books? Does no one else want to smell like an old library? What am I missing here.
No. 425904
>>425366It's something nice to have on hand but it does smell a bit cheap unfortunately, if you're set on getting something from them get an actual perfume instead of a body spray.
Perfume is very personal because they smell different depending on your skin chemistry, so a scent that works for everyone else you know might not work for you.
The best thing to do is sample perfumes in person. Don't use the price point to decide if it's good or not, just spray it on yourself and sniff it throughout the day. If you like a perfume that's way out of your price range, you can look online for similar perfumes, or you can buy a decant.
No. 425964
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>>425536Nona, I wish you'd never mentioned it because I love everything about this perfume's concept, but it's too expensive, especially as a latamfag.
No. 426249
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>>426024Roses on Ice By Kilian. Not quite bitter, but it's definitely not sweet and very fresh, sharp, and herbal. I'm almost out of my decant and very sad about it.
No. 426294
>>425964You and me both anon. I’ve been trying to find something else that smells like an old church library but everything else either misses key notes, has not-so-great reviews or is even more expensive. I’m seriously considering dropping €30 on a 2ml sample but the more rational side of my brain is stopping me.
Why aren’t old books a more common note in perfume? I thought old book smell is one of those things nearly everyone loves, like the scent of freshly baked bread. Or maybe it’s not as beloved as I thought and I just hang out with pretentious people lmao
No. 428861
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Any nonny using Eden by Cacharel here? I find the combination of notes interesting as it's listed but unfortuntely I can't find tester anywhere and I don't want to jump into buying full size bottle yet. Is it worth it? I like the idea of citrus mix and white flower, plus notes I know from Noa (also by Cacharel) and I love. I'm curious if it's as lasting as Noa, which lasts me entire day with one application.
I want something different to rotate with Arden's Green Tea during the summer (and with Noa during spring), as I hated Clinique's Happy but I think it was more due tester being not the freshest, it was a leftover and I heard it easily goes bad. I barely felt citrus. Though moid variant smelled so nice
No. 428868
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Thinking of getting this because it really does smell just like the Irish sea (but if the Irish sea was distilled into posh toiletries). But I already have a half full bottle of Light Blue which is also an aquatic and I don't want to hoard perfumes that don't serve a purpose.
No. 429081
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>>423013My mom has it. It's a bit too perfumey for me tbh.
I just got this for Fall! It's so gorgeous, sweet vanilla chestnut and candied oranges.
No. 429114
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any of you try squid by zoologist/zoologist in general? it's a bit pricey for me but i loved the sample and just wondering the general consensus on the brand
No. 429129
>>429114I hate the bottle designs, the art looks like drawings a hipster who lives just outside Portland or Seattle who wears steampunk influenced clothes, thinks they're special for listening to Edward Sharpe and and makes pickles for no reason other than they think it makes them quirky would have posted on Tumblr in 2011.
That having been said I think the idea of making perfume themed around different animals is interesting though
No. 429159
>>428868I mean a 30ml isn’t that big. I say go for it if it’ll make you happy
>>429081I’m getting into my fall mood and this looks so tempting
>>429114>>429129Lol your assessment of the art is honestly spot on and I can’t argue with it, but I still really like it. I read a lot of fantasy genre books, so I think the art is fun. The packaging almost makes it look like a potion bottle, but I get how that’s not a plus for people who aren’t into that genre
No. 429166
>>428868omg
nonny thank you for making me know about it. i checked the notes and i love it and bottle is so pretty, i love finding more interesting 90s scents which are still available
No. 429176
>>429114I have tried it, I have the Zoologist sample set. Sweet but not to the point where it's gourmand, a bit salty. Reminds me of the smell of browned butter. A little waxy like a candle. It's pretty comforting and unique but it's not super dark or aquatic imo.
My favorites from Zoologist are probably Moth and Civet, but Squid is definitely up there.
No. 432379
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Are there any universal red flags for people with fragrance sensitivities? I'd like to find myself a signature scent but my husband is super sensitive to perfume. He's always complaining about people who wear too much scent and avoids the scented candle isle of shops like the plague. Hyacinths and red fruit-flavoured teas both give him headaches. He also claims to dislike jasmine as a scent but used to wear Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani which apparently has jasmine in it, so I don't know how serious that aversion is.
Of course I ought to get some samples or try things out in the store but it would be nice to know if there are any scents I shouldn't even bother trying.
I'm kind of dreading going into a perfume store to be honest, I get overwhelmed really easily and will probably end up dropping spaghetti everywhere.
No. 432388
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>>432382Sure thing. Calgon, Marshmellow.
It's pretty cheap, very powerful, and has a lot of sprays in the bottle.
No. 435827
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What the fuck, anons. A bunch of my perfume oils recently started losing their smell and I'm so sad. Should I just stick to alcohol-based perfumes in the future?
No. 436532
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I bought Tuscan Honey and Mango Beach from Camille Beckman. Tuscan Honey to me is a beeswaxy, creamy, sweet scent. The beeswax makes it unusual for me since I'm not used to that in perfumes but I like it! It's like a fresh, powdery sweetness rather than a dessert sweetness.
I was expecting Mango Beach to be a juicy, indulgent fresh mango scent but it's actually more like a light mango candy. I was a little disappointed but it's nice, and I think I'll end up wearing it a lot in the summer since it's not an overbearing sweet fragrance. Definitely recommend if you like perfumes that are more intimate in terms of sillage.
No. 437022
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truly the most whelming perfume in existence, it is neither good nor bad scent-wise, it simply just is. if you want a perfume that smells like perfume, then you found the right thing. smells like a cool breeze in barely spring. it’s the lychee note in it, i swear, lychee already smells and tastes like perfume by itself, putting it as one of the main notes in an actual perfume is fucking overkill. hardcore baby’s first fragrance vibes, which i get, i understand marc jacob’s vision, i know what he going for in the daisy perfume line and technically he has hit the target in daisy dream. it’s just whelming
No. 437035
>>437022Might be one of the funniest reviews I’ve ever read for a perfume
nonnie. Thoroughly enjoyed the read
No. 437272
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>>437230damn, all of them? cause i was thinking about trying the original daisy out once i get finished with daisy dream - here’s the thing nona, i actually
like the whole simple and clean perfume type! But, if the whole entire line is whelming like dream is, i’ll think i’ll have skip out on it, thanks for the warning
and for your first question, it’s probably the grapefruit that’s giving it that women’s shampoo vibe, they always put that grapefruit note in generic women’s shampoo/face wash/body cleansers
No. 438388
>>436905Skip that and get Babycat. I was able to finally get a bottle yesterday and I am in LOVE. It's the sexiest perfume i've ever ha. So good that I broke my "only niche perfumes" rule for it.
>>438187How much you want to pay? Kilian's Angels Share smells like that (and apple pie)
I got a 50ml bottle of Erba Pura because when I smelled it in store it was delicious and fresh, and its a total powerhouse since ONE spray is enough for me and it lasts for days. But when I wore it a week later I realized it was just TOO strong for me, so I don't know what to do with it! Tried selling it on fb but nobody wants to buy it :(
No. 438667
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Thoughts on Imaginary Authors? I love how unique and mysterious their scents are. I tried a sampler in the store and noticed the scent still on me hours later. I know the packaging technically doesn't matter, but I love seeing it on my perfume shelf.
No. 439744
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>>438187Get Obsession by Calvin Klein! Top notes might throw you off at first, but after a while it develops beautifully. It's cheap as fuck also
No. 439749
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My GOAT. My mom bought it for me years ago and I still haven’t run out. It’s my favorite and I wear it just to nice events and now to work, so I’ll probably run out soon.
No. 440579
>>373318Old post, but for those curious: I own 15 Lattafa bottles, not including samples, and the majority are underwhelming and slightly synthetic, making them unpleasant to me. Badee Al Oud collection all has some similar dusty synthetic undertone that I slightly dislike. Yara line is the worst offender. Those truly smell cheap and screechy. The one you posted is probably one of their better perfumes. I find they only know how to do "blue" perfumes right. Ra'ed Gold Luxe is a 99% clone of K by Dolce and Gabbana. Liam Gold and Caprice are nice. Their "clones" are really 80% similar dupes most of the time. Technically great for the price, but if I love a scent, it's down to the particular blend. A slight change can be a completely different scent to my nose, and not what I fell in love with. On that, I absolutely adore original scents by "cheapie" Arabian brands. Those smell so much better than "designer" western brands, but I'm biased because I love Jasmine, sandalwood, and Oud.
No. 440882
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Anyone try any good perfumes with majority peachy notes? I really don't like if perfume has a high alcohol smell and it to do be more on the gentle side.
No. 441355
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I found a perfume that I really like and doesn't hurt my head/nose like other ones! It's Terre d'Hermès Parfum which apparently leans very masculine, but I can't tell… I like how it's citrus with some dark earthiness. Plus, I got it for a little cheaper at the duty free shop at Narita, which makes it a bit sweeter.
No. 441425
>>438667IA is hit and miss for me personally. On my skin they don't really develop, but they still smell pretty OK. I loved Every Storm A Serenade, that smelt meh on paper and amazing on me. All the other ones I've tried have been just OK, I'll wear the samples I bought but I wouldn't necessarily buy more since it doesn't really work that well with my skin.
>>438388Oh, that sucks. You could spray into the air and walk through the mist, that might lighten it up a bit. Or you could spray it onto some cotton wool and use that to make a scented sachet for your clothes.
No. 442674
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Have any of you ever tried Shiseido Ever Bloom? What did you think of it? I saw it on Fragrantica and the notes are absolutely perfect. The reviews seem great too. It's not available in any stores near me so I can't test it out, sadly. But I'm not gonna blind buy either. I just wanted to know if any nonnies have ever smelled it.
No. 443338
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Nonnas should I go for it? I'm the one who raved about Lord of Misrule in the last thread, and since then I haven't tried anything else. Really want to find more scents I can use.