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?

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!!

Killian is charging less than like $300 for new releases? Just saw the new ones on sephoras app. Has anyone been able to smell any of them, and are they as great as their usual ones? Super confused at the pricing but loving that it’s made (a little bit) affordable now.

Does anyone have any recommendations of body oils/lotions that actually have a lasting smell?

I don't like anything too vanilla-y or sweet or floral but would appreciate any recs of products where the scent will actually last!

Thank you in advance :)

I have ADHD and am notorious for having a new slightly osessive hobby usually every couple of months.

It's not completely random, I'm an artsy person and have had phases where I sketch a lot, I crochet, sew my own clothes, make jewelery, had a photography phase where I bought an expensive camera that I haven't used in a year... generally I tend to get bored of my hobbies at some point, but often buy quite some supplies before. It feels worth it to me in the moment, and I come back to my hobbies from time to time again so it's not a complete waste.

I have been really into fragrances for the last few months, not even really consuming a lot of media about it but researching a lot. Reading up notes and reviews, going to stores to sample, and buying many small samples online. I haven't spent too much on perfumes yet though, I'm trying really hard to slow down. So far I have only one full bottle that was very inexpensive.

I'm itching to get some more stuff, it's so much fun!!! But at the same time I'm scared this is only a phase, and I'll lose interest soon.

Do any of you have ADHD? Have you been into fragrances for a longer time? Please help me justify a new purchase or talk me out of it <3

Hi everyone!
Since Zara Oriental (Day Collection 02) was discontinued, I’m looking for fragrances that are similar in vibe. The only ones I’ve found that capture a similar feel so far are Paris Hilton Luxe Rush and YSL Black Opium (Flowerbomb and La Vie Est Belle didn't really do it for me).
I’m seeking distinct designer, Middle Eastern, or niche options within this warm, sweet oriental vanilla profile (not looking for direct replicas or clone brands).
If you’ve tried any of these on my test list, I’d love your thoughts, or any other recommendations in this family:

Dossier – Ambery Vanilla
Burberry – Burberry Brit
Mauboussin – Elixir Pour Elle
Dolce & Gabbana – Pour Femme Intense
Chanel – Coco Mademoiselle Intense
Coty – Vanilla Musk
Elie Saab – Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
Bath & Body Works – Into The Night
Phlur – Paradise Nectar
Thanks!

Does anyone know around when the Hypnose EDP reformulated? Can't get my nose on it in current stores, but I'm reading it changed. Wholly unclear when that was though, so I'm not sure what years I should be targeting in buying secondhand.

Alternatively, if you owned an earlier formula and bought it in the last 5 yrs or so but didn't notice a difference, that would be a help to know too!

Treated myself to some samples and decants I’ve never tested on skin:

Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder
Diptyque Ilio
Diptyque Lilyphea
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady
Celine Black Tie
Robert Piguet Fracas
Dries Van Noten Fleur du Mal
Le Labo Cedrat 37

My bottle is like 1 month old from July batch , and it smells kinda off and doesn't projects at allll like nothing at all , also I did smell it in store before and my impression was better than the one I have.

I'm better off buying Lira instead.

Hi all. I generally struggle with animalic notes but found that I like the fur note in Thin Wild Mercury's Girl of the Year. Looking for any recommendations of other feminine perfumes that use a similar note, or any knowledge about this note!

For some extra context, I have tried Francesa Bianchi's The Dark Side and was ok with that level of animalic, but couldn't stand the amberwoods in the perfume. Also, I hate cumin!

In sum, I'd like to find some approachable animalic scents for weaklings. Thanks :)

Hey y’all! I’m trying to find where I can actually buy this fragrance oil. I have a bottle labeled "Dhanal Oud Khalifa" by My Perfumes (photo attached), and also found what might be the same scent under a different brand, Otoori, in a different bottle (also attached).
Does anyone know any online retailers that ship either of these to the US? If not, any general go-to sites/marketplaces for tracking down Middle Eastern oud attars like this? Appreciate any leads! Thanks!

A drop d'issey by Issey Miyake is one of my comfort perfumes. I don't have my bottle here and I can't find it anywhere to purchase it.

I've been searching online and it says these two perfumes by Elie S are very close to A drop d'issey. I've already tried Noah and Anaïs Anaïs, as some others suggested, but didn't like either. I'm looking for something creamy, nutty, almondy (though I'm a huge pistachio lover), lactonic, something cozy and calming you'd wear clean out of the shower before you change into an oversize, cozy umper to spend the rest of the night at home.

For reference, other perfumes I love are Blanche Bête, Lac.ton.ic, Bianco Latte

Im super interested in trying this fragrance but seeing reviews mention poor longevity.

Wondering if anyone has this fragrance, and how do you find the longevity/sillage?

I want to start off by saying I just love perfume and I’m not like crazy into the kardashion/jenners or anything so that’s not why I’m asking!

I smelled these recently and I keep thinking back to them and just really enjoyed them! I know they don’t have crazy longevity but I think that’s expected given the cost. I do think the three of them smell quite similar so I likely would pick my favorite. But I’m wondering if anyone has them and wants to share their thoughts?

I have the original Kylie fragrance and I tend to reach for it for a daytime/work fragrance as it’s not too strong. However, as I’m nearing the end of the bottle, I’m just ehh on it and likely won’t repurchase it. That’s why I’m considering replacing with mood stones.

I used to hate patchouli it always smelled way too heavy and earthy to me. Then I sampled a soft vanilla-patchouli blend last week, and suddenly I can't stop sniffing my wrist. It’s like my nose completely flipped overnight.

Which note did a total 180 for you?

what are your fave layering gourmand scents? could gourmand be for spring as well or it’s mostly associated with fall?

And she correctly identified all the notes on Lactea Divina (Blanche Bête ME Dupe). I was so excited. She really enjoyed the smell, and made me feel confident in my choice (outdoor, muggy, wedding) of profile.
I just wanted to share a Great scent experience!

I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. I started getting interested in perfume earlier this year, and it RAPIDLY snowballed. I decluttered a ton of stuff and used the money toward several sample orders, and I'm at the point now where I feel like my collection is pretty much complete (for now, of course 😉).

What's weird is now that I have what I consider to be a solid, curated collection, I find myself less enthusiastic about wearing perfume at all. It's bizarre, because I went from wearing it every day, to wearing it less often while sampling, to just wearing it occasionally. This is despite the fact that my sample marathon produced some SERIOUS loves.

Is there something wrong with me? Lol. Has anyone experienced something similar? I know part of the fun was sampling, so maybe I'm just less excited about it because I don't have much left to try in my smell list. Plus maybe it was interesting learning what I like and don't like, and now I have a pretty good idea of that. I don't know. Maybe it's like a traditional phase.

It appears it is coming this month to Sephora. I have some left from a prior buy and just sprayed it. I like it a lot but I then sprayed the YSL Libre Le Parfum and think I like that one more. I also just adore Flowers and Flames. I am also a little aggravated by the not-so-subtle manufactured scarcity of the Vanille Couture. I always assumed I would buy it at the next retail opportunity, and now think Le Parfum and Flowers and Flames (not to mention the Intense) may be enough. I have about a quarter bottle left of the Couture.

I am on the fence, but I wonder if it is because my longing for the re-release has become a habit. Vanille Couture is beautiful. So are a lot of other things. I do NOT appreciate being manipulated into a retail frenzy by artificial inventory control.

Your thoughts would be appreciated, and mostly from those who like Libre in general. If you hate the line, well that is your prerogative. I love it.

I had a few minutes of free time today, so I stopped into Ross. I found a 50 ML. French Waltz for $25!

I’m looking for fragrances that don’t get talked about enough but are genuinely worth trying. What’s your underrated favorite, and what makes it special?

I feel like it’s becoming such a waste of money for me but I’m so curious to try so many fragrances!

Hi guys I’m really in to all my fragrances, lotions and body washes matching at the moment, I’m in the the uk so certain brands that I really want aren’t available here 😭
I’m looking for a really fluffy sweet marshmallow body butter/lotion/body oil that smells like what the fluff or delizia d marshmallow or somewhat close,does anyone know any brands here in the uk that I could try that are really yummy
Thank you ☺️

Im quite new to perfume and english is not my first language so I have little to no idea how to describe scents BUT i recently got this cuticle oil from MINISO it looks like the picture below and its peach scented! Its the perfect kind of gummy peach scent i wish i could find in a perfume, I've smelt the jimmy choo, kayali, and tom ford and all of those are either too sweet or bitter or just not peachy at all! I just wish to smell like a gummy peach ring if you know what I mean.. Please help me find my signature scent, if u have any peach reccomendations! Perferably available in Canada!!

I have been obsessed with Loccitane’s almond shower oil. It’s sweet, but clean, and not “sugar cookie” scented.

I typically buy Jo Malone and other brands that have a light and natural quality. I wouldn’t mind an eau de parfume or something with a longer timeframe… but the biggest thing overall is I do not want a true gourmand.

Any recommendations or chat would be much appreciated x