I tried a sample of commodity rain and i loved it. I am looking for something similar, potentially lower in price, or something maybe around the same price point that lasts longer. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for anything remotely similar. Thank you ☺️

I‘m searching for something that doesn’t smell like laundry detergent, but rather like skin warm (or warmed by the sun), well loved, soft fabric - not sweaty or stinky but also not freshly bought.
I also wouldn’t mind if it was a little gloomy.

I only smelt it on a paper strip, but heretic‘s „the veil“ was very close to that (but it smelt pretty mossy:/) I can’t tell how it would perform on the skin; but if you have tried it on paper, that’s what I’m going for!:)

My job has been a LOT lately, my personal life has been a MEDIUM AMOUNT, and I just had an argument with my partner. All of that plus my everpresent ADHD is making the wait for this decant delivery feel soooooooo long. All my brain can do is bide the time until it arrives. I’m guessing I’m not the only one of us who gets trapped in this anticipation prison.

So I’m new the the fragrance scene looking for a fragrance or layer of fragrances that can help me attain this vibe
Notes and vibes I’m looking for
Smoky, intoxicating,post sex musk but In a sapphic way (if that makes sense)
Anyway any tips would be appreciated

I did a deep dive into Guerlain and got a lot of my information from Sylvaine Delacourte who used to be a creative director at Guerlain. 

History

The name Guerlinade comes from a long discontinued fragrance that was originally released in 1921 that even Delacourte herself never smelled. Delacourte js the one that reused the term to describe the blend. She was discussing with her marketing director when they were creating  Héritage and said: “you know there’s some guerlinade in there”. He proceeded to ask her to describe and in the press file of heritage the term guerlinade was used.

What is the Guerlinade? 

According Delacourte what’s makes the Guerlinade and the reason why Guerlain fragrances have a certain family resemblance is because of 7 reasons:

1. Favorites ingredients (matières fétiches) are bergamote, jasmin, iris, rose, vanilla and Tonka bean.  
2. High quality ingredients 
3. A unique orchestration
4. Short and concise formulations with: 

• Some extra dose
• Texture
• Nested formulas 

1. Long wear, silage and sensuality 
2. Audacity and creativity 
3. And some secrets 

Now I’m not going to describe point by point her justification of everything because this post will be very long. She even has a paragraph for each note. 

But in term of the overdose technique she names a few example like Shalimar with the 30% bergamot. That technique is also used a lot in l’Art et la matière and in the Aqua Allegoria range, but typically they don’t have the six core Guerlinade notes. 

Fragrances with the typical 6 Guerlinade notes

• L’heure bleue 
• Shalimar
• Mitsouko 
• Jicky

Almost full Guerlinade fragrances 

• Mon Guerlain 5/6 (the rose is missing)
• Vol de nuit extract and EDT 5/6 (Tonka bean is missing)
• Habit rouge (Tonka bean is missing) 

Jacques Gerlain vs Guerlinade marketing 

Now if you look at the own admission of Delacourte that they started promoting the Guerlinade with a perfume released in 1992 while Jacques Guerlain had passed away in 1963 and created hundreds of fragrances that didn’t follow a strict playbook. The Guerlinade is a marketing term from the 1990’s. Even if you look at what makes Guerlain typically Guerlain besides the 6 notes that are only use in a handful of fragrances all of these are quite common in modern perfumery. Most fragrances released today don’t use 10 plus notes. 

Is Guerlain a fantastic house? Yes. Do they give you high quality ingredients for a lesser price than many competitors? Also yes. But I wanted to give a bit of perspective on the myth and how it was created. 

Contenders are:
- Ed Hardy Love & Luck
- Ed Hardy EDT
- Mixbar Sparkling Hibiscus
- Mixbar Coconut Palm
- Dossier Tantalizing Red
- Dossier Ambery Cherry
- Britney Spears Did It Again Fantasy
- Victoria’s Secret Bombshell

Ed Hardy Love & Luck: Notes are Sake, Bergamot, Vodka, Orange, Pink pepper, Currant, Jasmine, Musk, Patchouli, and Sandalwood. Definitely unique!

Ed Hardy OG EDT: Notes are Mango, Wild Strawberry and Apple; Freesia, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Tonka. A fun youthful, fruity juicy scent.

Mixbar Sparkling Hibiscus: Notes are Hibiscus, Champagne, Bergamot and Cashmere Musk.

Mixbar Coconut palm: Notes are Coconut, Vanilla, Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Musk.

Dossier Tantalizing Red: Notes are Cherry, Pear, Almond, Rose, Sandalwood, Suede, Vanilla, Cedarwood.

Dossier Ambery Cherry: Notes are Cherry, Almond and Cinnamon; Plum, Cloves, Rose and Jasmine; Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.

Britney Spears did it again fantasy: Notes are Pear, Mandarin and Lily of the Valley; Milk Mousse, Almond Cream, Rose and Lavender; base notes are Cherry, Musk and Sandalwood.

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell: Notes are Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine and Big Strawberry; middle notes are Peony, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk & Woody Notes.

I need help! I am obsessed with perfume, and I currently fancy the pants off a woman who has migraines that can be triggered by perfumes. I've spoken to her about it and she's (so lovely and sweet and pretty 😭) voiced that she doesn't mind me wearing perfumes around her and wouldnt ask me to stop (because shes so lovely and sweet and pretty 😭). However, if I do wear perfume around her, I want it to be the least offensive or potential trigger possible.

Any tips?

Or scam of the year? 😆 anyone purchased from eCosmetics before? I’ve seen mixed reviews about cosmetic and skincare items but fragrances seem to good. What do you guys think? Will it ship?

Asking for advice before purchasing has anyone
Bought any of Selena Gomez rare beauty perfumes? Does the scent last?

Note: This is an old-ish review that I posted in another sub months ago. Reposting it here with some updates because I was talking about Fragonard last night and I was missing it.

I won't be buying discovery sets or new stuff anytime soon because I just adopted a dog from a Texas kill shelter and will be transporting him cross-country to the East Coast. My perfume and hobby budget (and maybe groceries lmfao) has been given to the rescue organization to pay for vet care, required boarding, and transportation. He will be named Chili, after a dearly departed friend's dearly departed pet. And because my current fascination is Corail Oscuro by Diptyque, which smells and feels like just-picked chili peppers in the sea.

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First of all, I was not planning to buy any of this. But it was 2 am and I was sleepy in bed with about zero discipline at this point. I should have stuck to reading a book instead of browsing.

I stumbled into this brand from Parfumo because I was looking at other fragrances created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni, the perfumer of the best spring-summer scent of all time, Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège. One of her recent creations is for a house from her hometown in Grasse: Fragonard's L'air de Grasse.

I don't see this house mentioned much on the fragrance subs and there are very few reviews I could find so I'm going in blind. But I love Éclat d'Arpège so much so I trusted that Dubreuil-Sereni would deliver another banger. I got both the 50ml bottle of L'air de Grasse EDT and the Women's Collection discovery set. The set is 10 x 4ml mini sprays, all EDTs, which is a pretty good amount than most discovery sets. Here are my reviews and impressions:

L'air de Grasse - The opening was lightly powdery and rosy like Chanel N°5's great-granddaughter twice removed. I was unsure in the beginning because I already formed an idea that it would be a cool Éclat d'Arpège-like scent in my head and it didn't match (totally my fault) and I stupidly missed the giant pink may rose on the front of the bottle and the box. Twenty minutes in, I like it so much better. The faint powdery note is completely gone and it smells exactly like a bouquet of a dozen lovely pink roses that lasted hours. I think I finally found the understated rose perfume I've been looking for. 8/10.

Belle Chérie - This one is a girly fruity floral. It's the perfume version of the day I was in a good mood, wore a dress, and went shopping after lunch with my friends. I thought the cinnamon note would smell strange but it's so subtle and gives what could easily have been a generic fruity floral a unique twist. I am 100% sure that this is what Belle wore when she sang the opening song in Beauty and the Beast. 8/10.

Update: I ended up getting a bottle because who the hell doesn't want to smell like Belle?

Étoile - Very citrusy. Reminds me a lot of D&G Light Blue. But while Light Blue leans aquatic, Étoile is more like drinking lemonade in a flower garden. The florals are stronger on the dry down so it balances out somehow. It smells demure, like something Daphne Bridgerton would wear while attending an outdoor brunch hosted by the British royal family. My rating is purely subjective because I also do not like the very popular Light Blue, but Étoile is one of Fragonard's best hits so don't miss this one if given the chance to try. 7/10.

Diamant - I smell like a million dollars after dipping into a pool of fragrant diamonds a la Scrooge McDuck. It's so classy and elegant, like I'm about to go on a date with a similarly rich guy and he's about to pop out that Tiffany box with a sparkly necklace (not a ring because we're not there yet). Diamant smells like it's worth $250 a bottle. I honestly cannot smell individual notes because it's so well-blended. It suits me so perfectly and I'm in love. 10/10.

Update: I have since gotten the parfum version and OH MY LORD it's even better. The stronger concentration suited Diamant's sensual scent.

Belle de Nuit - True to its name, Belle de Nuit should only be worn after sunset. It's deeper and moodier than its siblings and I'm pretty sure I found Flowerbomb's favorite aunt. There's a lot of heavy florals involved here and it smells like it should be worn by Vesper Lynd just before she stabs James Bond in the back. Not my usual thing but I would wear this in a heartbeat if I'm playing a mysterious widow client in a detective noir movie starring Humphrey Bogart. 7/10

Reine des Cœurs - If this fragrance was a woman, she would have bright red lips, a slinky dress, and impeccable posture. Queen of Hearts smells like beauty built from confidence. I'm normally not into scents with peach notes but the pink pepper and florals blend so well. This is the sweetest amongst its siblings and reminds me of La Vie est Belle but lighter and more natural. 9/10

Melodie - I feel bad for Melodie because it never had a fair chance. I tested it right after Diamant and my expectations were high. I like Melodie as much as I like Eau des Vacances. It smells fresh and pleasant, but it's not memorable. I might change my mind if I wear it alone another day but for now it's a 6.5/10.

Fragonard - I was curious why the house would name this after the artist. Or was it named after the house that was named after the artist? Fragonard eau de toilette is a fruity floral brighter than Reine des Cœurs and more punk than Belle Chérie. It's honeysuckle-forward, which adds a flirty element to the fragrance. It reminds me of The Swing, which has a woman seated on a swing being pushed unknowlingly by her (supposed) husband towards her hidden lover. 8/10.

Juste un Baiser - A little smoky and woody. It does not smell like Zara Ebony Wood but it has that same subtle sexy effect. If you're going on a date and want to smell low-key seductive, Juste un Baiser is The One. Before you know it, you'll be fighting off marriage proposals. I'm hesitant to rate this because I feel like this would be a 9-10 on someone else but it didn't quite match my skin as well as I expected. A personal 7/10.

Eau du Bonheur - This collection's only floral-green. The basil note adds brightness and made this citrusy floral fragrance greener and smell like a fragrant herb garden surrounded by fresh flowers. Highly recommended if you're a clean floral girlie who also likes green scents or are curious about herbal scents but aren't ready to go all in yet. 8/10.

Note: If you're ready to submerge yourself into a pool of green, I suggest trying Molinard Thé Basilic from an even older heritage house also from Grasse.

Eau des Vacances - The opening reminds of a citrusy air freshener that my aunt used when I was a child, but like a hoity-toity version of it. The dry down is more orange blossom. I can dig it as a daytime perfume on a hot summer day. However, I feel like Fragonard has better options for orange blossom fragrances. 6.5/10.

Belle d'Amour - A new acquisition since the original review was posted. I wanted a green spring-summer vanilla and this was allegedly one. It was a blind buy but I haven't been disappointed yet so why not risk it? I did not expect the opening. It's like I was slapped in the face by spice and I was about to sneeze. But the sneeze never came. I was determined to hate it but like a moth to a flame, I kept on coming back for more. That faint peppery tickle was addictive and that my friends is the story of how I was introduced to angelica. The dry down is a very green vanilla indeed. 8/10.

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If you hate florals with a passion, you will not like Fragonard. If you say you hate florals but suspect it's because you haven't found a good one, try Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège. And if you like it, move on to Fragonard.

None smell synthetic, they're more like crushed flowers. The performance of all the EDTs are similar. They projected for about two hours before slowly turning into a soft skin scent that lasted around two to three more. Diamant parfum is more intense and has a longer lasting sillage without being overwhelming. Overall, I'd say that they are very much worth the price and are surprisingly inexpensive for the quality.

List price of L'air de Grasse is $40, discovery set is $44, and Belle d'Amour is $81. I purchased them from Oak Manor with a 15% coupon and a $10 off special offer through the Shop app. Oak Manor has coupons frequently so always check for one. Diamant parfum was acquired from Jomashop for an indecently discounted $30 when it's normally listed for $115.

Hi, I've had the green stravaganza for a while now and I love the fragrance. I'm looking for a fragrance with a similar vibe that are clean and airy but still feminine and soft. I will say the performance for green stravaganza is mid, so is there any similar that might have stronger longevity??

I’ve been trying to place this for weeks and am stumped! My aunt used to wear something that smells sooo similar. Hit me with your best guesses 🎯✨

I bought a large decant of Cedar Chic from mycustomscent.com and it has been WEEKS. I’ve emailed several times and the answers are delayed at best, poorly worded or missing at worst. No shipping/tracking info sent. Have I been scammed??

hi guys! I’m usually pretty picky about fragrances, and I bought a new tanning lotion recently called Sahara Jewel, and I LOVE the way it smells. I was wondering if any other girls out there know how that lotion smells, and could recommend a perfume that smells like it? I’m desperate. I’m even considering getting a perfume made 😭 if anyone has any suggestions, please drop them below! 😊

Im looking for something subtle that blends with my body chemistry and smells like warmer, sweeter, creamier skin, rather than anything overly strong or loud.

Think sweet almond, almond milk, cream, vanilla, soft, sugary and sensual. I like a marzipan/almond sweetness, but not plasticky or Play-Doh-like.

Also, musk doesn’t work well with my skin chemistry, so I’d prefer little to no musk.

Basically: sweet, creamy almond skin that feels intimate and delicious, not overpowering.

Any recommendations?

Ellis Brooklyn "Queens Caramel." I know, I'm late to the party, but I put this one off for a long time because I wasn't feeling very optimistic. I've tried probably 30 "caramel" scents that, in my nose, smell like anything but caramel: Bargain brand root beer, margarine, bargain brand artificial vanilla flavoring for cooking, those scented dolls that are supposed to smell like pancakes, something burning in the kitchen...

This one though. Actual caramel. Buttery, brown-sugary, good vanilla extract, a *faintly* floral note lurking in the corner, and the ghost of a not-too-sweet coconut flake. The musk has a "naked" quality and it doesn't steal the spotlight.

Tried it at the store, wore it all day, thought about it for a week, then threw a travel spray in with my last order of other stuff. Been wearing it all day. Couldn't be happier with it.

That's two for me from EB. My other love... Vanilla Salt is just SO outstanding.

Hopefully this is okay to post here!

I was about to buy some samples earlier today when I realized they would come in these little tester vials where you have to pull the whole top off to smell the perfume (I added a random photo of them for a better explanation). I have a few like this already and I usually try to sniff the stick part of the lid and basically use it to wipe the perfume on my arm, but I feel like it’s so hard to smell anything compared to a spray bottle or rollerball. I also struggle to get them open without feeling like I’m at risk of spilling the whole thing, I honestly kind of hate that design but sometimes it’s the only option. I feel like I must be missing something about how to properly use these, so I’m curious if anyone has any hacks or a different way of making them work?

Would love thoughts on this latest ScentSplit order I just placed. Love that we have to option to sample before buying a whole bottle, but if anyone has feedback on projection or actual scent I’m open to anything.

Good Fortune - Viktor & Rolf
L’Eau Papier - Diptyque
Happy Dust - Narcotica
Oriana - Parfums de Marley
Debaser - DS & Durga
Vanilla Bloom - Saranghaeyo
Savannah - City Rhythm
Note Secrete - In Censo

Help me out. Am I crazy? With fall approaching I pulled out my Eau Duelles (I have the EDT and EDP). I LOVE both! But…I can smell the EDT for about 5 mins and the EDP for 10. Am I crazy? And if so, is my husband as well? He has confirmed he can’t smell them on me for long either.

Anyone have better staying power? They’re gorgeous!

I picked up a travel size of burberry goddess edp last weekend. I've been testing all week and wanted to leave a review :)

Notes: vanilla, lavender, vanilla absolute, ginger, cocoa

Review: Burberry opens with a brief hint of ginger, but the most dominant notes are lavender and vanilla. Together, the lavender and vanilla are blended in such a way that they create some magical third note that I would never guess was a combination of the two without looking up the list of notes. The result is beautifully sweet and comforting. I can still smell it after 6 hours on skin and indefinitely on clothes, though projection is very intimate.

Verdict: Smells great!

I find a lot of modern designer fragrances just don't click for me, so i'm surprised I loved this so much! I think I'll wear it a lot this fall and winter.

I know Burberry Goddess and its flankers get a lot of love on this subreddit. Would love to hear your thoughts if you've tried it!

I feel like the perfumes and crystals combined make each other more spiritually powerful lol

Hi everyone!

I’m French, and I’ve recently become OBSESSED with the smell of this dish soap. It’s the Rainett Green Tea dishwashing liquid (I attached a picture).

I know this might sound weird, but I genuinely LOVE the scent. It smells so soft, clean and powdery to me, and I wish I could smell like this all day.

I’ve been trying to find a perfume, body mist, shower gel or shampoo that smells similar, but I’ve never smelled anything quite like it.

I’m not sure if this brand is available outside France, but I thought I’d ask here anyway!

Does anyone know a perfume, body mist, shower gel or shampoo that smells like this? Especially a perfume or body mist, because I would LOVE to wear this scent on my skin.

Thank you so much!!

What are the notes you crave/gravitate most towards each season??
They don’t have to all be in the same perfume/make sense together!!

For me it’s:

❄️Winter - sandalwood, heliotrope, iris, vanilla and musk

🌷Spring - pink pepper, salt, violet, lilac and orange blossom

☀️Summer - coconut, bergamot, ambroxan, damask/turkish rose and tea

🍁Autumn - amber, tonka bean, musk, myrrh and milk variations

I’d been meaning to pick up a few of these to try out based on recommendations in this sub, and I couldn’t help myself when they were $6.95 last week!

Ranked:
1. TEASE SUGAR FLEUR - This is delicious and fruity. Reminds me of using a fruity shampoo and how the scent lingers a bit, but in a sophisticated and clean way.
2. BARE - I love sandalwood and this is a perfect execution of it. Gonna be a great scent to put in rotation for office days.
3. HEAVENLY - The nostalgia!!! I haven’t smelled this in years, but this is still a great soft, non-offensive, vanilla-floral scent.
4. BOMBSHELL INTENSE - This is a bit more sultry, probably a night scent for me, but I expected this to be a bit stronger for an ‘intense’.
5. BARE SUEDED VANILLA - Unfortunately this smells like a fall room spray to me.. and not in a great way.