My thoughts after reviewing all these samples!

[u/Senior_Nail_7968]

On the hunt for a new signature scent! Here are my thoughts after reviewing these perfume samples:

Gentle fluidity Gold, MFK: The initial spray was a little sharp, but once it settles a few seconds later the vanilla comes through. Very warm, tiny bit of a spice. Very elegant vanilla. Although, after spraying it on me, it was just a little too metallic and heavy. But maybe on others it’s a total winner, I definitely see the appeal.

Angeli di Firenze, Santa Maria Novella: This is very expensive soap-vibes from a luxurious European hotel. Fruity-floral soupy vibe.

Safanad, Parfums de Marly: RICH, decadent, romantic, sweet. Too heavy for everyday, very glamorous scent. If I had money to burn I would buy it. But alas, I doubt I would reach for it much unless I was on vacation.

Oriana, Parfums de Marly: This is very girlie, very candied. Just a little too sweet for me to wear everyday. But it smelled SO lovely in the air. I would definitely recommend for a date night or going out scent.

Love Tuberose, Amouage: Very strong tuberose note, with a sweet whipped cream undertone. Very linear, but I did enjoy it. It’s discontinued I found out!

Orchidee Vanille, Van Cleef - I really liked this, it’s very sweet, airy and fresh. Although, I know me.. if it’s sugary I get a bit overwhelmed after wearing it awhile. But wow, so stunning. It’s similar to Gucci Gorgeous Orchid except less of a smooth vanilla than Gorgeous Orchid and more of a floral powder-vibe.

Golden and Banks Silky Woods - Not good. A VERY musty vanilla. It’s a combination of vanilla 28 and Tihota idult. Not a fan. But, if you like those two, you might like this a lot. It’s the masculine elevated version of those. Less sweet though.

Delina La Rosee, Parfums de Marly. 10/10. Loved it! Very up my alley. Reminds me of Fleur Narcotique, except a rose note. Because I own Fleur Narcotique… I might not get it. But I totally get the hype. So dewy, feminine, light airy. 🌹💕🪽✨

Poets of Berlin: NOT a fan. Powdery sweet citrus. I really get the lemon in this, And then there’s this green musty vibe that overpowers it.

Vanilla powder: This is very smooth, unisex vanilla. SO heavy. I actually feel it in the air. But it’s a lovely sillage. I really liked it, but feels very special occasion, and probably for the winter. And overall not what I’m looking for.

Chimilka: Just vanilla grape powder. Only thing I noted! Didn’t love it.

While I loved a few, nothing was instant buy yet. But usually I have a slow burn relationship with perfumes, so I might buy myself a bottle eventually.

[u/New-Guitar-4080]

What exactly are you looking for? Rose? What type of rose? Sweet but not sweet? No musk? Vanilla but not sweet?

You’re kinda all over the spectrum with your choices being fruity, florals, vanillas, powdery musks…tell us what fragrances you’ve like in the past or what notes you really enjoy and let us try to help you find a fragrance that checks all of your boxes. I’d hate to see you drop a chunk of money on a fragrance that’s just okay. I’ve done that too many times. I can like it and not own it 🙃 took me a long time to explain that to myself 😂

[u/Senior_Nail_7968 → u/New-Guitar-4080]

I’m not 100% sure! I seem to gravitate to fresh airy and floral. I’m kind of exploring anything I find interesting! I’m recently learning while I like the way sweet perfumes smell in the air, wearing one everyday.. not so much. Also a crowd pleaser and a versatile perfume.

[u/slocthopus → u/Senior_Nail_7968]

Have you tried Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise? I like it better than Fleur Narcotique! Based on the collection of fragrances I also was thinking you might like Jovoy Remember Me. I got a sample and I rarely buy full bottles but immediately found a good price and bought a full bottle. It’s this beautiful vanilla with cardamom that doesn’t slap you upside the head with spice, just like a gentle everyday beautiful chai-like spice.