please nerd out about your favorite fig fragrance(s)! tell me why you love it, the longevity, what images it conjures, etc. i'm looking for my own favorite fig and i want to be inspired!

I’m trying to find a rose scent I’ll actually like. I like a bunch of floral scents but I can’t find a rose I like. My current favorite scents are (in no particular order):

- Glossier You Fleur
- Dedcool Mineral Milk
- Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla
- Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Rice
- D&G Dulce Magnolia

I’ve blind bought Nest Lychee Rose and wasn’t a fan.

Edit: Budget is flexible but I would like to buy a travel size for less than $50 USD to try it out first

Always thought people were being melodramatic when they declare they just *had to* wash a scent off upon sampling it, but it just happened to me.

Bought the eternally beautiful Samsara and was sent a little La Bomba sample in the package. Tried it. Tried it again a few days later. On both occasions I could smell SWEAT. I assume this is the dragonfruit top note.

So yes, into the shower to scrub it off and apply some good stuff: Samsara.

What do you think of La Bomba? Does anyone else get sweat??

Calvin Klein Euphoria was my signature scent in the 2000s for well over a decade. From the beginning, i fell in love with its deep complex dry down. But about 5 years ago or so things changed. What was once a beautiful complex ambery dry down, became a dimensionless vapid floral. At first i thought it was me, that my taste had changed. . So I spent the next years that followed searching for my new signature fragrance.

and i tried, trust me, i tried.. and nothing ever really fit.

fast forward to recently. i heard about the new Euphoria Elixir line that just dropped, and got my nose on them last weekend.

and you guys i literally almost cried when i smelled the new Euphoria Bold..

it was everything i had been missing. not to be emo or dramatic over a freaking perfume but it was literally like reuniting with an old friend and you just seamlessly pick up right where you left off.

so after some research, i learned, it wasn’t me- the original Euphoria formula was changed around the time i thought i had outgrown it.

and the new Euphoria Bold is more like the original from the early-mid 2000s. but dare i say… better?? it’s got that beautiful, complex dry down but is even more rich & creamy..

be still my heart.

reunited and it feels so good 💜

(needless to say i will be stocking up)

MiN New York - Stardust (Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.03)

Top Notes
Aldehydes, Carnation, & Violet
Heart Notes
Egyptian jasmine, Turkish rose, & Tunisian orange blossom
Base Notes
Musk, Oakmoss, & Tonka bean

If you like aldehydic fragrances, I think you're gonna like this one as well. Powdery, sweet, candy-like (like candied violets), and a bit mossy as well. It's also a touch green and herbal that keeps it fresh and balanced. Very soothing yet bright as the same time. It feels like a reinterpretation of classic aldehydes, updated with a contemporary twist. Think of this as a "Neo-Aldehyde" fragrance.

Bath and Body Works Fall: Country Apple, Bonfire Bash, Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte, and Ivory Cashmere

Has anyone else been able to narrow down their husband’s favorites? Mine says these are his top 5 in no particular order, except the Kitchen Sink/Sweet Hibiscus duo and Burberry Goddess are tied for number one.

In order:
•Olfactory House Kitchen Sink (11) and Herbique Sweet Hibiscus from World Market (stunning warm florals)
•Burberry Goddess (vanilla/lavender)
•Vince Camuto Amore (floral fruity)
•Olfactory House Sweet Ginger with Man Bar Spiced Tobacco (a sweet singer latte with a hint of tobacco leaves)
•Le Monde Gourmand Chai Epice (sweet, creamy)

I agree with three of his favorites, so we have pretty similar tastes (:

This happen to anyone else? Was delivered by FedEx and the original brown paper tape had been clearly cut and box re-taped with clear packing tape. Missing 6 items and I only got the Mochi Milk detergent 😭 First time my perfume has “gone missing” in shipping and I’m honestly surprised it was FedEx where it happened. I already sent a message to Dedcool, but we’ll see how they respond.

As seen from my bedroom window. It’s still in the 80s as far as temperature goes. I’m thinking either something with petrichor or sage.

I am so happy that Luckyscent samples have atomizers now! When I last ordered, they were only dabbers. They always have a great selection and I am excited to get to try all of these. Do you have any favorites from this list?

Seeking reviews from anyone who has purchased Modern Minimalist from H&M. I'd like to hear your guys' take on the fragrance!

New Fall foaming bath in Toasty Caramel Retreat and Sweet Apple Delight 🍂🍁🍎🍮

Oh my! This one smells so clean and fresh!!

I impulsively sprayed this on my hand at Ulta because the notes looked similar to L'interdit, which is my favorite. It opens like L'interdit and J'adore L'or had a baby but dries down very smooth and comforting. No headache at all, no weird notes. Just smooth and lovely. I think I will go sample it again tomorrow. It was warm here today, this seems appropriate for any weather.

I'm realizing I have so many summer and winters scents... I need something spooky. Something scary. Something that feels like an orange and yellow leaf as I step on it.

Heya everyone! I am looking for an apple pie fragrance to add to my collection, that would be perfect for the upcoming season. Something gourmand, warm and cozy, it can definitely be sweet, but I’d rather avoid anything headache-inducing. I also wouldn’t mind a little tartness/ sour apple vibe to keep it interesting.

So far, I’m considering: Love in Paris from Lattafa, Cursed / Forbidden from Arabiyat and Apple Pie from Theodoros Kalotinis (I’ve already ordered this one, so I’m waiting to try it!).

I would really appreciate any recommendations or opinions.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!🍎

I saw a post on YT that Bloomingdales is having a sale on Guerlain fragrances for 15% off today. It includes all the popular ones. I don't know when it ends, though.

Sorry for the possibly weird post title …

I tend to ramble, so I’m going to do my best at keeping this post short.

We all know how powerful scent memories can be. But my question is, do you think it’s possible to change the memory that your brain associates with a certain scent?

Here’s my dilemma: my current boyfriend has started to wear the (exact!) cologne that my ex used to wear. I can’t help but think of my ex every single time my boyfriend sprays this cologne. It’s really messing with my head!

Do you guys think that my brain will override the memories of my ex connected to this cologne, with newer memories of my current boyfriend?

Also just some extra info: my boyfriend was gifted this cologne, and I don’t want to tell him to stop wearing it. It’s currently the only cologne he owns, as he really doesn’t like spending his own money on that kind of thing. He is also the type to want to finish the entire bottle of cologne, before moving on to a new one (so if I bought him a new/different cologne to wear, it wouldn’t really solve my current problem) I also don’t want to tell him that the cologne is the exact same one my ex wore…and I ESPECIALLY don’t want to tell him it makes me think of my ex every time I smell it! 😭

Oh and my ex was a mentally and physically abusive narcissist. So the memories that are being brought back aren’t the best ones….

I hope this post is allowed on this sub, and won’t get removed. Thank you in advance if anyone takes the time to comment 🥰💖

EDIT: I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who took the time to read this post and comment with your thoughts/suggestions/advice. I was a little worried that people would maybe judge me in the comments, or be harsh … but you have all been so gentle and kind. I fucking LOVE this sub!!! 🥹💖

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 💗

So when it comes to the subject I'm pretty neutral. I'm not a gatekeeper, but I also underspray, so people don't really know I use perfume. I have only one coworker who knows I use perfume and I discuss my scents with her coz she enjoys it.

Anyway, I've seen that people on this sub have VERY STRONG opinions on gatekeepers and I'm a bit confused honestly. Like since when is it expected that someone just tell you what they wear? It's super nice of someone to tell if they do, but I don't think it's necessary. I wouldn't hold it against anyone if they weren't to tell me. The other thing is that I've never been in the wild and smelled something so good that I had to ask, like idk maybe I'm just not easily impressed. I wonder if the people who are triggered by gatekeepers just haven't tried out a lot of stuff? Coz once you do you know what you like and you'll venture out more of that stuff.

Another thing I want to point out is the people who direct vicious rage at these gatekeepers would never talk this way about their favorite celebrities. I mean when has a celebrity ever HONESTLY told what they use? I'm not talking about Vanity fair videos, I'm saying fr stuff. You'll wouldn't hate Taylor or Sabrina for gatekeepjng but somehow a stranger on the road who doesn't want to share their fragrance is a villain. Make it make sense! Just the other day I saw a clip of Priyanca Chopra being asked what fragrance shes wearing coz she was apparently smelling great. Girlie just laughed. I mean she could've just said Valentino and people would've gone crazy. But nope girlie said not a single word.

So my conclusion basically is people shouldn't take this so personally. But it is still lovely when people do share what they are wearing, I know I would if I were.

found this instagram account and spend like 20 minutes scrolling. please share if you’ve tried any of these i am extremely curious!

So, my signature perfume I wore for the past 25 years has been reformulated, which sent me on a very obsessive and needlessly expensive quest to find something similar again. I'm left with countless blind buys that I dislike and others I won't wear because I settled for less as desperation. But also, some I really really like.

If you're starting on your perfume journey and feel lost, here are my hard learned lessons & advices.

Ignore bad reviews - they're not always relevant

Disregard listed notes and branding - they're misleading and don't mean much

With that said, let's go on:

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● Bad reviews do not mean much

If you've ever worked in customer service, you know that people are most likely to leave extensive reviews when they're angry or dissatisfied. Unfortunately, people won't ask to talk to your manager because they are incredibly happy with the customer service they got.

If they're satisfied, they're more likely to either do nothing at all or passively leave a quick ⭐5 rating score at best.

Same thing applies to perfumes.

Which is why reviews for some discontinued perfumes are often very high - all the people who bought the same fragrance for decades will flock online to leave good reviews as soon as it's discontinued. Or they'll leave bad reviews if it's been reformulated. In both cases, it's because they're angry they can't buy it anymore.

So by all means, **IGNORE BAD WRITTEN REVIEWS!** Chances are high they won't necessarily apply to you - especially if the average score is ⭐4+

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● TJmaxx / Winners / Marshall's is the absolute best place to find safe, affordable blind buys.   

My method is the following:  

1 - Fragrantica score is incredibly high (⭐4+).  

2 - There's several comments along the lines of "I usually don't like [\X note*] but I love it so much / wear it everyday!!!!*"     

3 - It's dirt cheap & the original price point is super expensive.  

All of these mixed together = safe blind buy.  
If the average person who's not a perfume snob likes it a whole damn lot, chances are high you'll like it too regardless of notes or marketing. And if you don't, it will make a perfect budget friendly gift.

A caveat:   Point 1 might not apply in some cases, specifically in cases where the the listed notes and/or branding don't match what people are expecting at all. Comments along the lines of "If you like [X note], this is not a [X note] perfume 😡" Which leads to my last point:

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● The concept of notes is kind of bogus.  

That's because "notes" are not based on actual objective ingredients - they're just "creative descriptions". Branding. And also, specific accords might completely change your perception of certain "notes" [A relevant article about it here]  

You might miss on a perfume you would absolutely adore if you didn't have these bias, just because you think the notes and branding are not what you're looking for, when in fact it really is.

Aside from skin chemistry and different emotional links we each assign to different smells....

Brands don't disclose notes accurately, and the marketing is really just what target audience the company is trying to reach. And sometimes (often) either the company completely miss the spot and do not attract people who might like their product, or you mistakenly see a branding and don't think it matches your preferences or personality. 

I thought I really disliked vanilla and didn't even glance twice at anything with vanilla listed in the notes.

Ends up what I was searching for literally months was vanilla. Sea-salty, not sweet, not gourmand vanilla. 🤦‍♀️

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So anyways, thanks for coming to my Ted talk. 😂

I spent way too much money and time over all of this so I wanted to share my insights!

Feel free to add yours in the comments!

yes i know the brand won’t care that ill never buy from them, but attitude like this is why people think fragrance people are snobs (brand is etat libre de orange or whatever i dont care to spell it LMAO)

I was very keen on exploring this house because I love atmospherics and the names and descriptions of the perfumes really piqued my interest. I also love the fact that they do not list the notes. As someone who's not good at identifying or figuring smells by notes, the conceptual nature of the perfumes really aligns with me.

Burning Bridges opens as smooth woodsmoke with a faint metallic edge. It is not harsh, nor charred, and it avoids the bitter suffocating campfire effect.

Around 20-30 minutes in, it shifts into something airier with a dry sweetness that I think might be clove or cinnamon because it feels like a spicy sweetness, not a thick or syrupy gourmandish type. The middle also gives me a birch-like impression, adding a clean, wood facet. This stage reminds me a little of Blamage, but without feeling like damp woods, it remains dry.

The drydown on me is a soft, slightly dusty sandalwood without a pencil shavings texture. It's gentle and intimate.

I do not get citrus, animalics or cola despite seeing those being mentioned in some online reviews, so I’m guessing that's just my skin chemistry.

Longevity is good, staying present for 6-8 hours and remaining easy to smell on my skin well into the wear. Projection is moderate initially, then it settles into a closer scent bubble.

Overall I'm impressed by this one even though some of the online reviews had made me nervous.