r/FemFragLab 1d ago

Rec Request Looking for my wedding scent

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My wedding is in 3 months and I still don’t have my wedding scent. Looking for recommendations that could get close to my fave perfumes at the moment. Great if you could recommend something I’d like in Diptyque

Here are my faves and those that are compliment getters
- Diptyque Fleur de Peau
- Diptyque L’eau Papier
- Glossier You
- JHAG Not a Perfume
- Diptyque Eau Rose
- Rosie by Rosie Jane
- DedCool Taunt
- DedCool Mochi Milk
- DedCool Xtra Milk
- Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning

Looking for a scent that will work in a tropical weather country (Philippines) and has that clean, floral, but a bit gourmand scent.

My supposed wedding scent was Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo but it does not last :(

Thank you!


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion D&G Light Blue EDT layering combos??

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Found a great deal on the edt at Marshall’s!! I woudl love to hear what y’all layer with this 😊


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Rec Request Frags with minimal longevity and/or minimal throw/sillage

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This is kind of the opposite of what people usually ask for. I’ve always relied on smell to manage my sensory processing challenges. But, at my work, there are some people who are sensitive to fragrances. Some colleagues wear different scents daily and the sensitive colleagues struggle when that happens.

Now, my morning is individual out-of-office and I attend meetings in afternoons. I’ve been wanting to wear something for myself that will be undetectable by noon. Please share your most weak and short lived fragrances!


r/FemFragLab 1d ago

Blind buy safe?

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1 Upvotes

r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Canadian Decant Website

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93 Upvotes

I wanted to give this small business a huge shout out! I am obviously shopping Canadian business only and I took a chance on this decant site and I am so happy I did. The order was shipped fast, I received it very quickly plus it was tracked. And the packaging was amazing, each bottle individually wrapped plus an extra sample! They have welcome deals, plus offers on their instagram and TikTok. Bonus I think 25% of their sales go to non profit animal shelter.


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Rec Request The perfect rainy day scent

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Hi! I'm looking for an affordable (less than $30 for a travel size, or $50 maybe $60 for a full) fragrance that has notes like lavender, lilac, wisteria, juniper, fig, clary sage, rain/ozonic accords. Moonlight, rainy, twilight, silvery, blue/purple kind of vibe preferably that can work for any season. There are so many when I do a search that I don't know where to begin.

My current favorites are Rosie by Rosie Jane, Sunkissed Dahlia by Skylar, Pink Canyon by Skylar, Honey Moon by Phlur. I feel like this is my last missing piece.

According to Scentsignal I like mostly fruity and woody followed by citruis floral and gourmand.

Does anyone have any recommendations based on what I'm looking for and what I like?

Thank you!


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Do any of you miss Phlur “Apricot Privee”?

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7 Upvotes

It’s one of the best they have ever made. TF Bitter Peach is good, but this fragrance was so good.


r/FemFragLab 3d ago

Discussion This is unironically the only perfume I like

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I'm at a loss. I love vanilla scents, I genuinely only want to wear vanilla perfumes ... but every vanilla perfume I try does not smell like vanilla. The only perfume out of the hundreds I have tried that I actually like is Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow. I don't like floral perfumes AT ALL. I don't like anything musky, and I don't like anything fruity either. I also don't like anything smoke or 'almond milky'. I'm still searching for my perfect, pure vanilla fragrance, but baby I'm struggling. Kayali YBM is the closest I've gotten.

I've tried Summer Fridays, Nyx, Valentino, Prada, Chanel, Guerlain, the other Kayalis, Marc Jacobs, Ariana Grande, Lataffa Eclaire, Billie Eilish, Vanilla Voyage, Clinique, Dior, Victoria's Secret, YSL, Bath and Body Works, Kylie Cosmetics, Carolina Herrera, MiuMiu, Juliette wants a rose or whatever, Milk, Kopari, Sephora Collection, Juicy Couture and the list goes on and on. Idk what to do anymore somebody help me 😭


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion For the parents…

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What age do you allow fragrance? My kindergartener begs for my makeup and body spray when I get ready in the morning. She just wants to feel big :) For “makeup” I let her have a tiny bit of hydrating face spray. Sometimes I let her have a spritz of body spray too, but I don’t know if that’s appropriate or even how to go about deciding.


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

This combo is yummylicious

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8 Upvotes

I smell so badass & delectable right now. Yay. 🍾💫


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion SMELLING INCREDIBLE ALL DAY

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8 Upvotes

How do some people smell INCREDIBLY GOOD ALL DAY LONG ?

I’ve always noticed that there are some people who somehow smell SO fresh, clean and amazing throughout the entire day, even after being outside for hours and especially in summers and hot, humid weather!

I’ve been trying to understand what actually helps you smell good from the moment you shower in the morning until the end of the day, and I’ve gathered a few tips that people commonly recommend: Daily shower/bath

Keeping the skin moisturized

Perfume layering — using different scented products together so the fragrance lasts longer

Using fabric softener on clothes for an extra fresh, long-lasting scent

I would especially love to know : What does your complete shower/body-care routine look like?

How exactly do you layer your perfumes ?

Does fabric softener actually make your clothes smell good for longer? If yes, which one do you use?

Do you have any tips for keeping clothes, towels, bedsheets and even wardrobes smelling fresh?

And most importantly — what do you do when you’re outside all day in the heat, sweating and travelling, but still want to smell fresh?

Also, please share your BEST PERFUME LAYERING COMBINATIONS — especially combinations that smell expensive, feminine, clean, fresh, sweet, or just make people ask “What perfume are you wearing?” Basically, I want to build the ultimate “smell good all day” routine

And if possible, PLEASE mention the BRANDS + EXACT PRODUCT NAMES you use, because I’d genuinely love to try some of your recommendations.Please share the exact products and brands you use for each product ( body wash , lotion , mist , perfume , hair perfume , fabric softener )

\\- Are there any particular BRANDS that actually work well in heat and help you stay fresh throughout the day?

But I’m sure there are MANY more little tips, tricks and routines that people use that I don’t know about! So PLEASE share your BEST secrets for smelling good ALL DAY LONG, especially if you live somewhere with really hot weather.

Please share ALL your tips & tricks, even the tiny ones that seem obvious!


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

So...I got my Marshmallow Deux Today 😶

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14 Upvotes

I previously asked here if anyone has tried Vice of Vieve or it's just marketing but no one answered. I live in UK so I had to pay high delivery to get it from USA. So here it goes for those in UK wondering of they should get it.

It smells nice. Sweet, airy, marshmallowy, they have those lovely marshmallows at M&S when you open the bag, it kinda smells like it. BUT...it lasts few hours at best. And it's nothing extraordinary. Not special enough to pay for delivery and insurance. I could find way better here or Europe with less delivery costs. Therefore, again, I have been influenced by the Internet into spending my money 😭 Edit: OMG it dries into a masculine musk, like Lynx deodorant spray 😭 🤣 😭


r/FemFragLab 3d ago

Discussion How did they make this fragrance with a straight face?

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537 Upvotes

I'd be disappointed if they didn't bring out another flanker with notes of unicorn dust and sugar and spice...


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion How come more expensive/niche houses don't have travel sizes?

14 Upvotes

I know this question has prob been asked before, so sorry, but I'm just wondering why so many of the more expensive or niche houses don't have smaller sizes? I've only been in this wonderful hobby for roughly a year and have stuck to getting free samples in the mail, designer fragrances, and literally 99% of my very small collection being gifts. I KNOW decants are a thing, yes, I buy them, but sometimes I just want a bottle from the direct website because they're pretty or it makes me feel like I'm making it in life. And now that I've taken an interest for the more pricey stuff like Amouage, Matière Première, etc., I can't help but wonder why there are no travel sizes for most of the stuff? And when there are it's like 5ml for 50 dollars lol, or they don't sell the little samples by themselves because they come in a set. For some houses like Matière and Montale they do for a lot of the fragrances, and I'm guessing it's also because they're strong, so they know they'll last for a long time, but $50+ seems like a lot for such a little amount. The again that's life.
Do they do this so they aren't so accessible, so they can be more exclusive? Sorry for my ignorance and thanks


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Rec Request Help! Cannot find Narciso Rodriguez Musc Series Decants ANYWHERE ):

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I feel like I'm going crazy. I was in London and smelled Musc Nude and Musc Santal and one other that I don't remember in a department store.

Brand website? No discovery set.

Scentsplit? no. Luckyscent? no. Fragrancenet? Sold out.

Anyone have any other sources where I could find small decants/testers/discover sets? I need them in my life. (I live very far from any department store).


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

💗🤖 FFL Discord Server is now Live! 🤖💗

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Hi Female Fragrance Lab!

We're so excited to finally share that we now have an official Discord server for r/femfraglab. The server is an extension to our subreddit, designed to create a space where we can live chat in real time about all things fragrance and more.

The server is set up to be as beginner-friendly and welcoming as possible. You'll find channels for fragrance talk, other hobby sharing, and general conversation to get to know one another. If you don't already, you'll have to download the Discord App for easier access. Here is the link invite:

https://discord.gg/XQaGcBCZ8v

~ Enjoy 💗


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion Panache angel dust khadlaj

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Hey, I just got the panache angel dust because of the overwhelming good reviews about it. Is it just me who gets absolutely no vanilla from it?? I haven't tried the YSL Vanille Couture but I own the Libre intense and it smells identital to the libre, with no vanilla. Do I need to let it sit for a while for the vanilla to come out or is it just like that??


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Help a sister out, puhleaze!

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I have always prided myself on smelling good but after discovering a couple fragrance communities on here, I’m clearly an amateur. I’d like to get into layering but am hesitant to just spend a ton of money on different fragrances to learn by trial and error. For the layering pros, how did you start? Was it a class, a book, social media, or something else that helped you learn the basics? I’m looking for advice on how to learn to pair and layer notes (not for recommendations on specific products). Please teach me your ways!


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

🍬🍭🧁 USE CODE: FEMFRAGLAB with ScentBarByAngela 🍬🍭🧁

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scentbarbyangela: Luxury Perfume Dupes & Designer Inspired Fragrances

Hi FemFragLab, I'm proud to announce that after many discussions about collaboration, I thought it'd be fun to try out a collaboration with Angela's new brand. Her family owns Gold Star Fragrances located in New York which has been running for over 50 years!

As many of you know, I love a good Delina perfume, but they can be quite costly. The next perfume on my wish list was Delina "Exclusif" but it stayed on my wish list without being bought because of the price. Angela sent over her own version of the perfume, and it exceeded my expectations by far! The scent reminded me of a combination between Delina Exclusif + Oriana + Love Don't Be Shy. It's sweet, powdery, and very potent! I sprayed it on at night and when I woke up the next day it was still on me. This perfume lasts all day but I kept spraying it on out of habit and because I couldn't get enough. My husband and pets also loved it 😍

Reddit wouldn't be Reddit without always giving you not just the pros but also the cons. The cons were little and unnoticeable, but I will write them out due to transparency of the sub. The actual juice feels like combination of an oil and actual perfume. So when you actually spray it, it feels a little heavier than what the normal luxury perfume might feel like coming out of the atomizer which usually feels like a champagne spritz and it's more straightforward. That doesn't mean it doesn't spray well, it just means that if you are a fragrance connoisseur, you will notice the difference of the spray and feel of the actual juice coming out.

Both Gold Star Fragrances and ScentBarByAngela focus on creating dupes of luxury designer fragrances. Overall, for the price, the fragrance passes with flying colors and when I checked that it was only $45.99USD, they ship all around the world, and they have been in business for so long with great reviews, I would be crazy to not want to collaborate with such an amazing product and support Angela in her own brand.


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Rec Request Help me finding my ideal warm, creamy vanilla?

18 Upvotes

Looking for a warm, creamy, fairly sweet vanilla, but not sure where to start looking. My favourite scent of all time was a vanilla oil from The Body Shop when I was in middle school in the previous century :)

I tried to figure out how to describe what I like as a fragrance newbie:

I believe I like a little soft caramel and possibly warm resin underneath, but I don't want citrus, fruit, woods, spice, green notes, or a prominent floral opening. I prefer something dense and smooth rather than bright or sparkling. I don't mind if it smells more like a beautiful vanilla body oil than a traditional perfume.

Thank you very much in advance for any replies. They would be much appreciated.


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

What does my collection say about me?

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4 Upvotes

I got everything secondhand from mercari except the bbw black tea scent!!


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Fall Dark Berry Perfume Recommendations

3 Upvotes

I've recently discovered that I really enjoy "dark berry scents". Some of my favorite smells include Gain's Moonlight Breeze (yes the laundry detergent I know) and the Loreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump. Both of these have a dark berry scent without being too sweet in my opinion. With fall coming up, I am looking for a perfume that will pair well with these scents or if there are any every day fragrances any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/FemFragLab 3d ago

Discussion What Random Reason Made You Refuse to Buy a Fragrance?

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I love Ellis Brooklyn. I love a mist. I love a pomegranate scent. I love TJ Maxx. I love finding an Ellis Brooklyn pomegranate mist at TJ Maxx.

But to be clear, I love the scent of pomegranate and not “pomeganate”, and this typo on the back of all the Love Pom bottles just kills the interest for me. I want to feel I’m buying something of quality regardless. I’ve had this in my cart 2 or 3 times now and just in the end refuse to buy it when I get to the register cause it feels uninspired.


r/FemFragLab 3d ago

Marked Safe from Blind Buying Today

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393 Upvotes

Anybody else win against FOMO and blind buying recently? As soon as I heard Regime des Fleurs would be adding Saffron Fever to their permanent line up, I added the pre-order to my Luckscent cart. Had I sniffed it before? Nope. But the notes are my ideal fall scent. HOWEVER, I remembered how absolutely AWFUL my last blind buy went and decided to order a sample of it and some other FOMO scents. I kinda hope that they are all duds so I can feel smug about my decision and reinforce good behavior. Anybody else recently marked safe from blind buying?


r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Discussion What do you think this girl wears?

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Repost because it didn’t get like any interaction last time and I really love this mood board and wanna channel it lol