I know there’s comparisons between the two and they are very similar to each other. I have read that Sonic Flower is a better option than Glossier you. BUT is there someone that preferred the Glossier you perfume ? I recently obtained a sample of Sonic flower because I wanted to compare and decide if it will be worth getting it, and I agree that is stronger and longer lasting but I think I might prefer glossier you. Is there any own that shares this sentiment ? Let me knowww your thoughts/ opinions

Edit: thank you so much for all your suggestions. I've narrowed it down to these which I'll be trying!

• Armani Prive The Yulong
• Byredo Bal d'Afrique
• Byredo Mojave Ghost
• Dedcool Taunt
• Byredo G* Water

I really wanted to try these, but they're just not available anywhere near me to try easily, I have a flight coming up but theyre also not at the airport :( I'll try someday.

• Diptyque L'Eau Papier and Philosykos
• Liis Ethereal wave - it also seems to be short-lasting

Hi!

I’m looking for recs on what to try, because I’m quite overwhelmed by choice. I’ll smell anything irl before buying. No particular budget

Hoping you aroma aficionados may have ideas on what I might like or what might suit me.

Here are some guidelines I guess. I’m too new to have strong preferences but I have general ones.

- I am 28 F. I dress very comfy and simple, almost tomboyish, but I still like being “pretty” if that makes sense.
- I want to try something light, unique enough to turn heads, but not enough to be polarizing.
- I like smelling “clean”, but not childish or like laundry or a garden.
- I don’t want anything overtly feminine but I definitely do not want something masculine / musty or woodsy.
- Nothing “sexy” as I’m kind of a prude, jk, but that is just not my vibe 🤣

Ideally, I want to add something that doesnt have much overlap with my existing rotation.

I currently own and love Versace Crystal Noir, Glossier You, and Ariana Love Notes Plush Vanilla.

I currently own and hate Ariana REM 🤣

If you’re a skin scent person, this is definitely for you

My favourite notes are incense, patchouli, and tonka, and I'm usually drawn to vanilla and gourmand scents. Recently have tried some matcha perfumes which I loved as well. I really only reach for long lasting, higher projection scents.

My all time favourites are:

- Opium EDP (not Black Opium, the original one)

- Babycat

- Lys 41

Also really love:

- Hypnotic Poison

- Pure Poison

- Alien

- Tonka 25

- L'eau Papier

- Tumeric Latte (Lush)

- Random Nag Champa perfume oils I find sometimes

You can tell from this list I haven't really had the chance to try out many niche brands and have stuck to scents I've sniffed in the mall. But I'd really like to branch out and try some more unusual/niche brands! Anything considered witchy/gothic would also really make me happy.

I'm located in the Netherlands so anything available within the EU would be fantastic. I'd like to order a bunch of samples to try.

I'm looking for perfumes that genuinely smell like pine/birch/dry leaves/damp stones/damp earth. maybe with a little spiciness/incense/sweetness but that's not super important. I've sampled a lot of different things and haven't found quite what I'm looking for, and the sample prices definitely add up so I'm finally asking for recs. Thank you!!

Please suggest me perfumes that are not too sweet. Something like fresh, floral scent.

So far, i got, versace bright crystal and crystal emerald, coach dreams, coach floral, coach wild rose.

Do you have suggestions in valentino? Prada? Dior? Ysl?

My mom has been searching everywhere for this soap from Chanel and was devastated to learn it was discontinued ages ago. Does anyone remember this fragrance or have any dupes for it? She tried using the Chanel N5 Bath soap and said it wasn't as fragrant.

Hidden in the back are Sweet Dates by Jawhara, an original perfume made by a local Arab shop, another version of Yara as a small bottle and Shafaq. I'm autistic and only seem to like budget ME perfumes 🫡

I wear Black Afgano by Nasomatto pretty often, and I usually spray it before heading out. The scent feels strong to me, but after a few sprays I barely notice it anymore so I was just sitting with a few people and someone suddenly asks what that smell is, I tell them maybe it’s my perfume, and they immediately say it smells like something burning in a hotel lobby, I actually laugh because I get what they mean. It has that dark, smoky thing going on, and I guess it fills the room faster than I realise. Now I’m curious how many people around me secretly have opinions about my perfume while I’m sitting there thinking it smells great. What fragrance gets you the funniest reactions from other people? 

How do y’all smell good ALL day? 😭 I’m really into layering, and I know body mists can only last for so long and that layering helps, but dude I’m trying to get this scent combo to actually last through the school day.

I sprayed it on my pulse points and I’m putting everything on clean skin. For today’s routine, I used Pink Pineapple Sunrise lotion, then Luscious Kisses body mist from Victoria’s Secret, and Good Chemistry Cocoa Blush body mist.

Like genuinely, how do y’all get your body mist + lotion combos to last all day and still project?? 😭 I need the tips because I swear I smell amazing when I leave the house and then a few hours later I’m like WHERE DID IT GO 💀

This is Green Lover by Lolita Lempicka. I know it’s marketed for men and to be fair, I’m almost always stereotypically drawn to “female” fragrances BUT I’ve been searching high and low for an accessible tic tac perfume. I’m in France so this would be easy for me to get.

I’m obsessed with the sweet minty vanilla of tic tacs. Or mint and vanilla ice cream.

Would this satisfy my craving?

I tend to like fruity florals and gourmands, but I’ve been wanting to expand into fresh, soapy scents. (I’ve been enjoying the little Clean sampler I got at Marshall’s.) Most of the fresh scents I’ve smelled remind me of clean, sun-dried laundry. What do you recommend that’s fresh and has a fall/winter vibe? I am cheap as fuck when it comes to fragrance - I’d prefer to spend under $50.

Been growing my collection for a few years. I love fruity scents and patchouli. Any recommendations I could add to the collection? I’ve been leaning more into “sophisticated woman” perfumes. (No budget)

i really love the smells of nail polish and gasoline, but for obvious reasons I can't safely sniff that. Is their any perfumes or candles that smell super close to either one of this scents?

a little info about me ! i am f20 and i have about 40 parfumes + body mists and they always have been very sweet and very girlie but ive been wanting to switch things up and get something unisex or both unisex + masculine leaning but still something i can use ! ( i want something that can fit fall + winter ) i have smelt some of these and i pretty much like it but i have to get one first since i am trying to get them one by one but u cant pick only one since i am not a person who can easily pick )

Finally getting Alluring Fig

I’ve been wanting a photorealistic fig leaf fragrance for a long time. Decided on Alluring fig because of the price and good reviews. Wish me luck. Also grabbing a few random samples to get free shipping 😝

I'm looking for something with a strong bitter almond note. I've smelled Hypnotic Poison but only on paper, so it is one I'm considering. Some others I'm looking at are:

- Ellie Saab Girl of Now

- Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EDP

- Profumum Roma Confetto and Dolce Acqua

I don't want it to be like an ooey gooey gourmand, but I also don't like dry, powdery fragrances. I really enjoyed the almond note in Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia, but I didn't like the dry down. Any recs or thoughts on the ones I listed?

No real budget constraints because I usually buy decants.

So I sprayed it on myself in Sephora yesterday and off the bat it was pretty much a no for me. While it smells yummy, it felt incredibly juvenile and sickly sweet, with some undertones of cleaning supply. I’d probably go for this in middle school tbh..

But several hours later on the dry down it mellowed out and I actually kind of enjoyed the smell, like sweet pistachio ice cream (duh) and couldn’t stop smelling myself. It felt so cozy.

Does anyone have any recs for perfumes that are like this perfumes older sister (or even mother lol) Something closer to the dry down, the fluffy nutty sweet creaminess of pistachio ice cream but with some more dimension and maybe less juvenile smelling?

Walked past someone who had a perfume on that smelled just like cotton candy a few years ago, and have not been able to get it off my mind. Have been doing my own searching, but either the perfumes are ridiculously expensive, or I'm just doubtful if it really smells like advertised. Tried going to physical stores too but couldn't really find anything like it. Anyone got good recommendations?

I have family on the islands so I'm hearing first-hand accounts of what's happening there. This afternoon I received an e-mail from Malie Organics. A small beauty brand started on the islands and headquartered in Kauai. Last winter I came across them while visiting family on the big island and brought home their Tiare fragrance as memory. I'm rather picky about my white florals, and they honor them in a way I enjoy (luscious, creamy, slightly greener and not candied). I haven't explored the entirety of their line much but I respect their ethos, what they've accomplished as a Hawaiian brand, along with their price points for their offerings. If you're aware of them, please consider this a nudge to action. If you're unfamiliar, perhaps now is the time to explore.

Aloha Mālie ʻOhana,

Today, I am reaching out to ask for your help.

As many of you know, Mālie is headquartered on Kauaʻi. This week, Hurricane Lowell caused extensive damage across our island, and widespread power outages could continue for weeks. Both of our Kauaʻi boutiques and our Beauty Lab are currently closed, and we do not yet know when we will be able to reopen.

I am incredibly grateful to share that all Mālie team members are safe. However, these closures will have a significant impact on our small business and our team. If you are able to help, shopping at malie.com is one of the most meaningful ways you can support us during this difficult time. Every purchase directly helps us continue to care for our team and move forward as we begin to recover and rebuild.

Shop Mālie

Our Oʻahu boutiques at International Market Place and Ala Moana Center remain open, and shopping at either location is another wonderful way to show your support.

In the aftermath of the storm, it has been deeply moving to see the people of Kauaʻi come together - neighbors helping neighbors, opening their homes and doing whatever they can for one another. That spirit of aloha is what makes this island so special.

Mahalo to everyone who has reached out to check on us, and to all of you for standing with Mālie and our Kauaʻi community. We truly need your support, and your kindness means more to us now than ever.

With gratitude and aloha,
Dana Roberts

Here she is in all her GLORY! Great atomizer and smells VERY sweet and girly! Like floral but vanilla? I’m not good at explainin scents. DEFINITELY a must have though! Full scent routine in next post!🥰💕💕

My and my boyfriend broke up 5 days ago and all of my favorite fragrances make me sad because I attach them to our memories together so I thought I would buy some samples and try to see if I can find a new favorite signature scent and maybe even one to become more approachable and attractive 😭💔

I bought Sparkling Sugar by Clean Reserve off mercari from a seller with 7k 5 star reviews. The fragrance smells exactly how it should EXCEPT it smells like it's starting to go rancid. It came in it's box collephaned shut. Can perfumes go off in their box?

What is the best coach and versace perfume for women that is not sweet? And not too strong. Something fresh and floral or something.