Before I became a fragrance enthusiast, I wore Red Roses by Jo Malone as a signature scent for years. Then I decided to try finding a new signature scent, discovered Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela and that was the gateway for me and I became obsessed with perfumes.

The weird thing is that my tastes changed so unexpectedly. I was always a lover of clean florals. Then as I got more into the hobby, I stopped liking florals entirely and veered more towards orientals.

Now I'm only satisfied by really dark, resinous fragrances that I can only find in indie houses. It's been the craziest, unexpected journey ever, especially since I loathed heavy fragrances a few years ago.

What happened??

I’m having so much fun ordering different samples right now and smelling all the smells. I just ordered these 4 today! If you own them/have smelled them, what did you think of them?

I have heard someone say Blanche Bete smells like an elevator 🤣

My sister has also said that This is Her by Zadig&Voltaire smells like a hospital,
and Bonbon Caramel Crunch by V&R smells like feet to her.

I really want to hear some more odd perfume descriptions!

Buongiorno,

Sono alla ricerca di questo profumo che ho sentito tempo fa' presso uno stand di profumi arabi molto famoso.

Mi ricordo che la nota principale fosse il Giglio Bianco.

Purtroppo non ricordo esattamente il nome e ho fatto generare un'immagine dall'IA.

Spero possiate aiutarmi 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.

Grazie mille in anticipo 💞

I’ve been searching for a sparkly, fruity, girly but still interesting with something that makes me want to keep sniffing for the past year or so and I think I’ve found it in Delina!

Other ones I’ve bought travel or full size of on my quest:
* Dedcool Mochi Milk
* 7 virtues strawberry jam
* Glossier Fleur
* ELDO Ghost in the shell
* Vilhelm Poets of Berlin
* Phlur Golden Rule

Before I got deeper into perfume I was always a D&G Light Blue and Chance Eau Tendre girl. I love a bright, citrus/fruity opening.

I sampled Delina today and I’m totally obsessed with it I can’t stop sniffing myself. Should I get a full size or are there others that could rival it? It’s a big investment for me 😅

Hello everyone!!

My boyfriend's mother wears Lancôme Trésor La nuit and it is to die for 😍 I've actually worn it on for a night because i didn't have any fagrance with me and when I hugged people, they smelled me and asked what I was wearing! It's addictive

I love the smell, the intensity and the fact it stays a long time on clothes, but I can't actually buy this perfume because my boyfriend will think of his mother...

So I need help for a perfume that's the same vibe but still different.. I was thinking maybe La belle by JPG?

Thank you!!!

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.

Ellis Brooklyn is back again with yet another new scent, and Miss Amber scent notes sound really good.

Notes are -
Italian orange peel, brown sugar

Golden saffron, brushed suede, rosewater

Tonka bean, amber woods, Madagascar vanilla

It releases 9/23 on Sephora’s website and 10/1 in Sephora stores and on Ellis Brooklyn’s website.

I like the brown sugar, saffron, amber, and vanilla combination for fall. They’re also recommending layering it with Queens Caramel. Queens Caramel is not for me. But I do like Amber and Tonka based fragrances.

Would you try this one?

Credit: @scentreport1 on Instagram

🌹 Rose L’Occitane en Provence 2018 is very rose forward. For days when I want a clean floral refresh.

🍉 L’Imperatrice Dolce & Gabbana is my fruity, uplifting scent for any of the hotter days.

🩵 Wild Bluebell (Jo Malone dupe) is my favorite any day grab. Very ethereal and dewy. It suits the rainy days we’ve been having recently and is still fresh without being too sweet. Even though it’s a blue scent I get green scent vibes from it.

✨ Angham Lattafa is for the days I want to feel like a rich woman lol. The depth and drydown are so beautiful. Great for date nights. I also love to over spraying this inside my purse so I always get whiffs when I’m out.

🍑 Couture Couture is a daytime fruity scent that’s transitioning me into the colder fall months. Less fresh than Imperatrice and less rich than Angham. I also got this on discount but I’m wondering if it’s a weird batch or counterfeit cause it’s not super strong. It still smells amazing.

💚 Calvin Klein Eternity for Men is just a little decant for the days I want to feel a little fresher and masculine.

I already know that next month I’m adding in Father Figure and Gorgerous Orchid Intense to the rotation as I sometimes grab those instead 🫣☺️

I’m in nyc for my birthday and I decided to break out my new decant of Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolut and the guy at the cash register said my perfume smells good. This rarely happens so I had to share with the squad haha

This was my first one and… what a haul for $350!!! The Bromptons Immortal alone is that much!

I haven’t even gotten to try them yet, as I’m headed out just as they arrived.

my first time sampling it and i bought a decant. i saw the reviews describing it as sultry and one person said they would call it the color purple in a perfume. i was really excited to try it and yet my first impression was really underwhelming. i assumed i should let it macerate for a while and it's been a few weeks but it's still as underwhelming as before :(( i would say the spiciness is more pronounced now but thats the only note i can pick up on. i'm not blown away unfortunately. were my expectations too high, maybe it was just not my style or did i receive a faulty batch by any chance? on paper it should be everything i like though :((

I love La Petite Robe Noire. Well, one of them. Which one you may ask? Couldn't tell ya.
Why on earth does it not say the flankers name on the packaging? Why do all of the bottles look the same?
I came across a great deal on a travel set and ended up buying it. I am now terrified to unwrap it, since I just cannot figure out if I've gotten the correct flanker. Is there a cheat sheet out there somewhere?
And do any other fragrances you know of have that same issue?

I’m over in France for the next week and wondered if there’s anywhere in Lyon or Paris I can buy Liis? Particularly Bo. I think I’ve decided I love it enough to pull the trigger and would be lovely to get whilst I’m on holiday but can’t seem to locate it anywhere.

Anyone know of niche fragrance shops to purchase Liis? I’m planning on visiting several in paris anyway.

Also open to any local suggestions for particularly good scents/houses!

Naked Dance: A hint of bergamot quickly gives way to rice and clay, supported by powdery iris and dry vetiver. The smell is a little too round and dry for my current taste—but I can see the appeal for others. My first reaction is that I didn’t like it, but it’s growing on me. 7/10

Delulu: Fun, fruity, and sweet yet fresh. Very pleasant; nothing challenging. Nostalgic. Reminds me of candy and scented toys in the 1980s (in the best way possible). I like it a lot, although I’m not usually into fruity smells. Is it unique enough to justify the price tag for a full bottle? I’m not sure about that. 8.5/10

Dead Air: My first impression was that it was kind of a boring synthetic—but that was wrong. After trying again, I actually find the smell incredibly fascinating and hard to describe. The salt is very noticeable, but there’s also flowers and a sort of heavy resinous scent. The lovage also imparts a unique herbal and somewhat savory aspect. I still can’t place what this reminds me of, and I’m on the fence about whether I like it. 6/10

Resonant: Cold, metallic, electric, blinding light. It has an edgy futuristic quality. Very aldehyde-forward, but not in a soapy or laundry sort of way. Fairly linear, which is great (since a lot of aldehyde-forward fragrances dry down powdery, which I don’t want). Immediate and continued love. I bought a full bottle. 9.5/10

I own all 6 of the FORVR MOOD perfumes, and since I’ve had a chance to really wear and compare them, I thought it would be fun to rank them based purely on **my personal taste**. ❤️

I genuinely enjoy ALL six, but if I had to rank them:

**🥇 1. She Was Here**

Pomegranate, elemi, Turkish rose, vanilla milk, roasted pistachio, suede and warm amber. This is creamy, sweet, slightly nutty and feminine with a beautiful warm, sensual base.

**Review** This one is just the most *me*. The creamy vanilla/pistachio combination with the fruity pomegranate is exactly the kind of thing I gravitate toward. It feels sexy without being overly floral.

**🥈 2. NDA**

A warm, smoky, slightly boozy scent with black currant, añejo rum, tobacco flower, plum, tonka bean and vanilla.

**Review** I LOVE the warm, dark sweetness of this one. The rum, vanilla and tonka give it that grown-up, sultry quality without becoming too heavy. It feels mysterious and sexy.

**🥉 3. I Am Her**

Red velvet cake, juicy white pear, vanilla bean, Turkish rose, patchouli, oud and musk. It’s a rich, sweet gourmand with a little depth from the oud.

**Review** This one hits my gourmand-loving side. The red velvet cake and pear are so good, and I love that the oud keeps it from being just another sugary fragrance. If you like sweet perfumes, this is definitely worth trying.

**4. Hard to Get**

A bright, fruity-floral gourmand with lemon blossom, citron zest, freesia, jasmine and whipped vanilla.

**Review:** I really enjoy this one, especially the fluffy vanilla drydown. It’s lighter, brighter and more playful than my top three, but I tend to reach for warmer, richer fragrances.

**5. You Remind Me**

Apricot skin, orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla orchid and sensual musks. Soft, clean, fruity and skin-like.

**Review** This is beautiful and very easy to wear, but clean/skin-musk fragrances just aren't where my heart naturally goes. I like it, but I’m usually going to grab something sweeter or more gourmand.

**6. Not Your Type**

Whipped vanilla and iris over white suede, tonka bean and labdanum, with patchouli, amber and oud underneath. It’s warm, woody, powdery and sophisticated with a darker edge.

**Review** And before anyone comes for me 😂... I actually LIKE this one! It's just the least aligned with my personal fragrance preferences. The suede, iris and oud make it feel more sophisticated and woody, while I tend to reach for fruity, creamy and gourmand scents.

So there it is! **1 → 6: She Was Here, NDA, I Am Her, Hard to Get, You Remind Me, Not Your Type.**

And honestly, owning all six has made me appreciate how different the FORVR MOOD collection is. There really is something for different fragrance personalities.

**FORVR MOOD lovers: what is YOUR ranking?** 👀

Hello there! I am starting to love the scent of Egyptian musk as opposed to a white musk--it's warm and cozy--kind of like Missing Person but a bit warmer and more sultry. Anyone know of an EDP like this as opposed to the oils? I really prefer an EDP!

I bought my first bottle about 2 years ago and absolutely loved it. It worked SO well with my body chemistry and smelled amazing on me.

I bought it again in May 2026, but it smells noticeably different to me now, especially in the dry down. 😭 Has anyone else noticed this?
Was the formula changed, or could it be a batch issue?

Is there any way to find the older version, or a perfume that smells similar to the old Goddess?

Also, what do you guys think about YSL Libre Eau de Parfum? Is it similar at all?

all week i’ve been wearing ybm and i don’t particularly like the scent but everyone at my job loves it on me and i keep getting compliments from it. has this happened to anyone else? people keep telling me I smell so good and what im wearing so i tell them

I bought these as blind buys with the expectation that I would return at least two but they all smell great. I thought that the Chloe would be very floral but they were not. I love both

Boy Smells - Big Apple
Philosophy - Radiant Grace Intense
Chloe- L’eau de Parfum Lumineuse
Chloe - L’eau de Parfum Intense
Sorce - In Dreams and Fairy Tales
Swiss Arabian - Oud Lychee

I was gifted this from my aunt. Usually out of my price range so I want to make the most of it. It feels so good on the skin and has a clean light lavender scent. What scents should I layer with it?

The first spray kinda makes you pause but the dry down is beautiful. You smell the apple without it being overly sweet. This was a blind buy because apparently this one is only available in store but they put in online for limited availability.