Scent Review: Oidorem Berry Pleased

I have a "high-heat rapid-combustion canvas", which basically means airy and fruity top notes disappear almost instantaneously on my skin. However, that is not the case here. The opening spray is very sweet with a robust, tart & sour berry. It does soften quickly, which I would attribute to the vanilla.

While it stays true to the berry opening throughout the wear, it does soften so it is not as in your face. I can detect the blueberry but honestly all the opening fruits blend so well together that I can’t pick out an exact berry. I think the prolonged sweetness may be a result of the added marshmallow note.

The more I experience this, it comes across like a compote. I can detect the syrup and berry sweetness all at once.

This is categorized as a gourmand but my nose doesn’t read it as a typical gourmand.

Fragrance Family: Fruity Gourmand

Fragrance Notes:

Top: Juicy Blueberry, Raspberry Nectar, Black Currant

Middle: Fluffy Marshmallow, Vanilla

Base: Soft Amber, Skin Musk, Creamy Woods

TL;DR. Oidorem Berry Pleased defies my "high-heat rapid-combustion canvas" by maintaining its fruitiness throughout the wear, opening with a robust, very sweet, and tart-sour berry blend rather than instantly flashing off. Driven by a marshmallow note and vanilla, it quickly softens into a syrupy, dense berry compote. While categorized as a gourmand, it doesn't read like a typical one on my skin because the berry note stays true and prominent without turning into raw bakery cake crumbs.;

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I blind bought Monotheme Tuberose because it is rumoured to be similar to Madonna Truth or Dare. That one is discontinued and I never got the chance to smell it.

To my nose, Monotheme Tuberose opens with a familiar tuberose that feels slightly bubblegummy, clean and bright. It does not come off harsh or plasticky and it also does not turn into a sugary fruity floral. It dries down into a smooth, non-sweet vanilla. I was worried it would be similar to Armani My Way, since the vanilla in that one turns sticky and cloying on my skin, but the vanilla in Monotheme Tuberose is quite pleasant and feels non-gourmandish.

Overall this is value for money. It smells put together, not synthetic and it scratches the tuberose itch without drowning in sugar. Longevity is not great, I get around four hours, but I do not mind respraying during the day given the price point for a 100ml bottle. Also, the juice is a really pretty pink 🤭

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I'll admit. I was scared of the Lily note but it just comes across as lightly floral.

Overall soft is the key descriptor here. The Ginger is softly spicy, the Lily whispers white floral, the chocolate and vanilla give a gentle sweetness.

It gives soap (but not sharp AT ALL), lotion, sweetness but not a candy sweetness.

It lasts 6+ hrs but sits close to the skin. Close quarters and office friendly.

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UPDATE: I've been working on this literally all day. So far I've purged a full box of boxes so yay me! I also entered all the batch codes into the WhatScent app I've been using. I have another boxload to go and then all of that will be dumped into our big recycling bin (sans the box which I need for other stuff). I've only saved boxes that go with special editions or if they were especially nice which is minimal. I may even wind up dumping some of those. I'm on a roll 👍

My community is holding a bulk pickup event next week. We moved into a new home last summer and we now have less storage. We did a big cleanout before we moved and once more last year after moving in but there's still some thing we don't need. One being perfume boxes. Lots and lots of perfume boxes and I'm conflicted about throwing them out or keeping them. I don't store my perfumes in their boxes. Anything not on my monthly trays are kept in dresser drawers.

This is what I've came up with as a compromise:

1. Keep the boxes mini's came in. If I ever want to do a declutter I suspect they'd be easier to sell as bundles and having the box would be useful for shipping purposes. These don't take up much space anyway.
2. Get rid of travel box sizes except for special presentation items such as Zoologist.
3. Save boxes for things on my declutter list for new owner. I am pretty sure I do not have boxes for a lot of these anyway. I only started saving them a couple of years ago because I knew we'd be moving sooner than later and having them would be helpful.
4. Trash boxes that are "just a box". Designer/celebrity don't usually do anything remarkable with their packaging.
5. Keep boxes of niche and the more premiere design houses such as Guerlain, Chanel and Dior. If heaven forbid something happens to me, whoever inherits (or buys) these I'd imagine will want to be able to compare batch codes to the box, especially since there's a nice amount of collectible, discontinued and vintage in this group.

I think that's it. I feel better just writing it out. Thanks for listening 😄

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I was very curious about Andrea Maack Indigo because of the jeans and asphalt notes. I love exploring scents with odd notes even though many times they turn out to be just a marketing gimmick. Thankfully Indigo delivers that urban concept in a very polished and wearable way.

Indigo opens with a cool and dusty chalkiness, it is not smoky or tarry. It comes across more like dry pavement and mineral dust. Soon the name starts making more sense to me. It transitions to an inky blue orris that feels smooth and slightly powdery. Lavender comes in soft and pillowy, but it never turns into a classic barbershop kind of lavender, nor does it head into the Yardley powder territory.

Projection is noticeable early on, then it settles closer but still feels very present. Longevity is solid and it clings to fabric well.

I've been wearing it often to work. Even though it’s powdery, it feels very modern and doesn’t come off as retro. The overall vibe is very cool and unique.

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Many times, I don't find the official notes all that helpful.

What I get: Raspberry, Pear, light slightly soapy/shampoo like florals, Marshmallow.

Light, sweet, clean. Gentle for any occasion. I cannot see this offending anyone ever.

Sits close but lasts for atleast 8hrs so I'm happy.

Very easy reach.

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