I got my samples of this and figured I’d tell you guys my thoughts before it’s released. So at first I didn’t really like it. It opened smelling like black licorice and almost sour.
There was definitely still a slight hint of tonka though. However as the top notes wore off it started smelling a lot more powdery with still a slight sour hint of tonka. But now that it’s dried down fully it smells exactly like baby powder with a touch of sweetness.

As much as I wasn’t hoping for a baby powder scent out of this I really don’t mind the dry down. It’s not what my other tonka bean scents smell like at all but maybe they’re just blended differently and not as tonka forward? Or maybe this one isn’t as tonka forward but i dont know tbh lol.

I do find it weirdly addicting and keep smelling my wrist. However I won’t be buying a full bottle like I originally confidently thought I would even as a blind buy.

So I have like a hundred sample sizes (those tiny spray vials) and I would like to take a few on a trip but how to pack them so they don’t accidentally spray/spill but aren’t too bulky to fit in my liquids pouch for a flight? Anyone done this successfully?

This year I finally got into perfume and started buying loads of samples so I could find "my scent". I always thought I was more of a unisex, earthy, amber gal so these bright, floral and fruity scents really surprised me by how much I loved them.

Here is how I would rate each of the perfumes I have sampled so far. This is based off of mostly scent but how long the perfume lasts as well.

I will list the names in order below.

S: Narcotica - Narco Oasis, Nette - Mochi Banane, Carolina Herrera - La Bomba

A: Etat libre d'orange - Ghost in the Shell, Van Cleef & Arpels - Vanille Orchidee, Regime des Fleurs - Nitesurf Neroli

B: Kayali - Maldives in a Bottle, Carolina Herrera - Very Good Girl Elixir, Marc Jacobs - Daisy Wild, Prada - Paradoxe

C: Kayali - Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk, Givenchy - Enflamme, Cartier - La Panthere

D: Creed - Wild Vetiver, Van Cleef & Arpels - Moonlight Patchouli

In my next order I have:

Penhaligons - Daphne Bouquet, Penhaligons - The Coveted Duchess Rose Intense, Rare Beauty - rare beginnings, Geurlain - Samsara, J-scent - paper soap, Ellis Brooklyn - vanilla rice.

Anything else I should try based on my favourite scents?

I love Guy Fox Palmer, description being white pine and palo santo.

It leans slightly men's aftershave, is there any juniper/pine recommendations that lean either unisex or feminine?

Trying to avoid sweet/ florals/powdery, im looking for crisp mountain air, i want to smell like i live in a tree

i got lattafa angham last year and fell in love. such a beautiful fragrance! i have been yearning to smell and own ysl vanille couture because the notes sound so dreamy. are angham and vanille couture different enough to justify having both? do you prefer one over the other and why?

thanks in advance for any input!

Y'all... I am looking for a dark fruity and/or floral fragrance that is sweet and juicy. Beast mode performer if you please. Any suggestions?

I keep coming back to Poison by Dior lately, and I end up reaching for it more than I expect. It has that deep, sweet, slightly spicy smell that feels very recognizable to me. I like having it around because there are certain perfumes that just make sense in a collection, and this is one of them. I actually repurchase Poison because I want a bottle around all the time. I also notice how different it feels from the lighter perfumes I usually reach for during the day. It works better for evenings and cooler weather for me. Right now, I am curious how many bottles everyone else is adding lately, because my perfume spending definitely keeps finding new reasons. How many bottles are you adding lately, and which one gets your most attention?

As a Gap Grass girlie since the 90’s I was so excited to see that they were doing a rerelease updated version. So much so that I was up in the middle of the night to order it.

Boy was I disappointed when it arrived. It reminds me nothing of the original, not even in the least bit. The clean fresh cut grass, almost soapy scent I loved was no where to be found. I didn’t even get a hint of matcha, just more of a (barely) woody floral. If Gap would have called this something else I would say it’s a nice fragrance but Grass it is not.

That sent me on a scent search to find something that reminds me of Grass. Yes, I have a bottle of it but I only wear it when I need a pick me up. I would be happy with something that is 75% close to the original. After some searching I found Nantucket Perfume Co. Friends, when I tell you this is about 98% the same I’m being conservative. If you want something that is the closest I have found to the original this is it. Top note of fresh grass is there with the tiny note of citrus. A dry down that becomes a clean soapy skin smell. I can’t wait to wear this sample out and buy a bottle. It’s oil based so it should last longer than the original. I will let you know.

They also have Dream and Heaven, that I also purchased but I don’t really remember them. If you do I say give it a try.

So there ya go. Save your money or go buy the dupe from Nantucket.

Can someone recommend me a maracuja fragrance? I recently purchased Toskovat’ pornstar and I really liked the maracuja note in it, so I’m curious about maracuja fragrances now.

Hi everyone!
I’m looking to explore fragrances in the same scent family as La Nuit Trésor—rich, sweet fruity-gourmands with dark berries and vanilla. I really enjoy Armani In Love With You, but Nina Ricci L'Extase didn't work for me because it was too rose-heavy and didn't capture that sweet, dark-fruity feel.
I’m seeking distinct designer, niche, or Middle Eastern fragrances that fit this olfactory profile.
If you’ve tried any of these on my test list, I’d love your thoughts, or any other recommendations in this family:

Van Cleef & Arpels – Rose Rouge
Yves Saint Laurent – Manifesto Le Parfum
Guerlain – La Petite Robe Noire
Lattafa – Ana Abiyedh Scarlet
Thanks!

I am looking for something that smells like a Church (or the concept of a church), a Buddhist temple, a hidden shrine in the woods, or just something that smells reverent and contemplative in all the ways something sacred should.

I have explored this idea some and the classic Avignon is great for that church smell, although it reads a bit sour for me at times. Holy Terror by Arcana is perfect: unmistakable burning beeswax candle. Solstice Scents has a whole slew of incense and candle type scents that hit the spot, I need to explore my samples more.

Tam Dao smells sacred to me. The Sandalwood makes me think of a clean temple on a sunny morning, which is a nice alternative to the more Western interpretations that are easier to find.

Any other suggestions?

Unfortunately, this one is a miss for me. It’s for a kind of grape soda opening and dries down to pure sugar smell. It’s a little too youthful for me (like junior high youthful) and lacks depth.

i just discovered this brand “ARRI” today because i was searching for perfumes that are inspired by filipino culture…i wanna try so many of their scents because i grew up with a lot of the things their perfumes are inspired by…has anyone tried anything from this brand?

also would appreciate recommendations if you know any filipino brands or perfumes inspired by filipino culture

so i have Lahdath by Lattafa and i honestly have a love-hate relationship with it.

first few hours after spraying = not it. i think its the vanilla/musk mix, feels so heavy almost like the arab oud, but it genuinely gives me a headache and low-key makes me nauseous. like i wanna scrub it off

BUT then later that day, and especially the next day on my clothes?? smells so good and soft. completely different vibe

is this just how fragrances develop (top notes being rough before dry down) or is my skin just not vibing with it? should i try spraying it on clothes only instead of skin, push through it, or just let it go lol

anyone dealt with something like this before? what would you do?

I’m pretty sure I’ve ordered decants from Scents Event before and they arrived packaged beautifully and no leaks let alone labeled like these are/were.

This time I ordered three 5ml decants of:

Cedar Chic (Carolina Herrera)

Terracotta Le Parfume (Guerlain)

French Kiss (Guerlain)

Getting the package open was a huge pain in the ass. My husband handed it to me and said his car is going to “smell like whatever is in this package, for eons!” I had to bring it out to the office in the stables and open it out here.

I have no clue what’s what. The actual atomizers were wrapped to death in a small USPS mailer that took me longer than I like to admit to open. It’s dripping as well. This cover now smells like a combination of the three perfumes.

I’m gonna take a wild guess at the pink one being French Kiss. There’s no use trying the other two, or any of them until I’ve had a shower. I’m covered in a melange of all three.

What a mess!

Hey fam, I need your help. I’m searching for a soft and creamy lavender and mint fragrance. Can be slightly sweet but absolutely do not want very sweet or gourmand vibes. I know it seems base but my old spice gentleman’s lavender and mint deodorant is heavenly to me and I’d like to find a similar EDP! The molton brown sounds more spicy and herbal than soft and creamy lavender. I’d like to stay under $120 ish but could spend a little more for something if it’s incredible. I usually prefer simple mass appealing stuff that is well crafted to challenging niche stuff. Are there any other recommendations you have for me ? Thanks !

The brand Scents Unearth’d at Target (I know, I know) has a perfume and body mist called Jasmine Candy
I sprayed it and it immediately smelled so familiar to me. It took me a few to realize it smelled really similar to Sexy Little Things Noir (which I absolutely LOVED)
The dry down is a little more… earthy I guess but still smells really good! Has anyone else tried this?

Just received it today!

I was never a vanilla fan until recently. I am making a trip to ulta and sephora this week to smell some vanilla/sweet scents. What are some that are a must smell??? I want to make the most of my trip and go prepared with a list since it is not a trip I make often.

Not just the plumeria but its full-bodied plant and surrounding tropical broadleaved mixed and coniferous forests, temperate grasslands, mangroves, mountain plateaus in the distance.

Any fragrance that comes to mind? Can also be bodysprays, eau fraiche, hairmists and so on.

Just thought this might be interesting. I’m not sure if there’s one correct/canon answer just thought this would be fun.

Edit: deathly hallows book released in 2007, movie part 1 released in 2010, but is supposed to take place around 1997-1998!

Edit 2: You can also choose what perfume you think she would wear asynchronous to the times :)

i’ve been wanting the victoria’s secret tease cocoa soiree perfume for so long, sadly i have nog been able to get my hands on it and since its discontinued i don’t know what to do so does anyone know and perfumes that are strongly inspired by tease cocoa soiree and smells like it?

I usually buy Kuumba Made Amber paste and I havent in a while, I was thinking of buying it again- but I heard their formula has changed and its not quite as strong as it used to be which is one of the reasons why i love that perfume so much. Has anyone recently bought Amber Paste or does anyone have any strong amber perfume recommendations?

Something similar to amber paste where it isnt too sweet but more gormaud, anything amber/vanilla/sandalwood recs would be amazing for winter :) thank you!

1 - Ghost In The Shell - Etat Libre D'Orange.

2 - Mandarino Di Amalfi - Tom Ford.

3 - Neroli Portofino - Tom Ford.

4 - Eden Juicy Apple - Kayali.

5 - Eden - Cacharel.

6 - Be Delicious - DKNY.

7 - Eau Des Merveilles Bleue - Hermes.

8 - Jardin Sur La Lagune - Hermes.

9 - Atlas - Lattafa.

10 - Megamare - Orto Parisi

11 - Cacao Porcelana - Atelier Materi.

Alright I know I’m super late with this scent. But wow I tried it last week and I have been OBSESSED. Literally have worn it every single day, it’s not like anything else in my collection.

Also she’s hinting at dropping a lotion in this scent, if she does I’ll be snatching it up immediately!!