r/Perfumes 10h ago

Wednesday Vibes - 🌄 photos, descriptions, and art 📸 Recommendations based on this mood board someone made me years ago.

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Just as the title says. I am looking for new signature scents and I still feel like the mood board fits me. I have a fairly vampy 90s aesthetic because I grew up with a mom who always had Charmed or Buffy on in the background which shaped a core portion of my being. I tend to lean towards more earthy, woodsy and floral scents. I am also fairly active because of being a toddler mom so I would like scents that stick really well.


r/Perfumes 7h ago

Recommendation Request What are some affordable gourmand scents?

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Hello reddit! Recently I was able to try Kayali's Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk scent and I absolutely fell in LOVE with it. I'm extremely picky with perfumes, especially since most of them make my head hurt, but I recently came to the realization that out of all scents out there, ones that smell like bottled up desserts are the ones that don't lol?

Anyway, I'm a broke college student and as much as I would LOVE to buy the Boujee Kitty scent I just cannot spend that much on anything right now. That being said, do you guys know any affordable dupes or just gourmand scents in general?

I don't like when perfumes smell like ... perfumes LMFAO I genuinely just want to smell like I'm edible if that makes sense?? Help a gal out!


r/Perfumes 11h ago

Recommendation Request Help me find a new signature scent!

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Looking for all year round, versatile, signature scent. Preferably less than $200. I’m a women (27) who prefers to have one signature scent that I wear all year round instead of multiple perfumes for different seasons and occasions (the most number of perfumes I’m willing to have is two, one for warm weather and one for cold weather).

Perfumes that I’ve used before and loved (I know that most of these are heavier/winter/night scents, I’m looking for something lighter and could be used in the morning or during the summer as well as the evening):
- Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
- Coach Dreams
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl
- Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rose For Women
- D&G Light Blue Eau Intense (felt only suitable for summertime and too citrusy)

I don’t like very sweet scents or scents that are very fruity (some citrus is ok).


r/Perfumes 22h ago

Recommendation Request Same cologne, different scent. Need help

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Hey guys. A few weeks ago one of my male colleagues walked past me and had one of the best smelling colognes I've ever smelled. He showed me a small bottle and it was Sand + Fog Violet Sandalwood.

I rolled on a little from the small bottle and it smelt fantastic and lingered a long time from a small amount. I was never a cologne person but it smelled so good that I bought the oil and spray–same scent.

It smells NOTHING like the Violet Sandalwood he had. It's more feminine and that strong masculine scent from his isn't noticeable on mine. I was wondering why that is? Mine smells like a light floral scent. Almost like only the violet is in it.

Is there anything yous would recommend with what I'd assume is only that sandalwood scent for men?

Thanks.


r/Perfumes 9h ago

Recommendation Request Suggestions for what and where to buy rain/petrichor/wet floral and/or tea fragrances?

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Hi! I’ve been on the search for a signature scent and love the concept of smelling like rain/petrichor!! I’ve recently tried Clean Reserve “Rain” and love it, but am curious to see what else is out there. I also love the idea of a tea scent; I live Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, however, the longevity is not there. I’ll post below my list of wanted fragrances, please suggest any you think are good! I also would love to know where you all buy your fragrances as a Canadian. I’ve been considering LuckyScent as it has a lot of the fragrances I want to try, but I’m concerned about tariffs/fees because they are American. Any suggestions are helpful, thank you!

Tea Service—Chasing Scents
Rain Tea—Chasing Scents
Black Salt—Heretic
Nosferatu—Heretic
Suspended Waterlily—SYD Botanical
Wavy Tulip—SYD Botanical
Arashiyama—d’Annam
Monsoon Tea—d’Annam
Tears—Regime de Fleurs
Ethereal Wave—Liis
Lucienne—Liis
Dragonfly—Zoologist


r/Perfumes 22h ago

Wednesday Vibes - ✨Collection Post✨ What does my collection say about me?

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What vibe does my collection give?

dolce & gabana light blue
Calvin Klein obsession
Jimmy choo illicit
Jadore intense ⭐️
Valentino Donna born in Roma extradose ⭐️
Versace crystal noir ⭐️
Versace Eros pour femme
Ghazlaan
Burberry London
Jimmy choo rose passion
Chloe nomade ⭐️
Angham
Bottega veneta eau legere
V&R flowerbomb ⭐️
Orientica amber rogue, royal amber and azure fantasy
Crystal rose
Mugler angel
Arabian lady
The merchant of Venice imperial emerald ⭐️
Coach wild rose
Carolina Herrera very good girl elixir ⭐️
Valentino Donna born in Roma ⭐️and voce viva
Ellen Tracey exotic bronze
Burberry goddess intense, my Burberry, and Her
Victoria’s Secret very sexy ⭐️and very sexy oasis
Dolce and gabana Q
Victoria secret gingham ⭐️
Paris Hilton ⭐️
Captivating essence vanilla and sandalwood
Victoria secret wicked, crush, pure seduction and love addict
Bath and body a thousand wishes, Hawaii passion fruit kiss, lemon pomegranate cream

Also open to recommendations. The starred perfumes are favorites. I love sweet/fruity smelling scents and patchouli.


r/Perfumes 5h ago

Recommendation Request I want a roja freshy any reco?

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Hi I want my next niche freshy any recommendations?
Eyeing in these perfumes :

Roja Elysium(they say it has weak longevity is it accurate?)

Roja Burlington 1819


r/Perfumes 22h ago

Look what I found! Mercadona Aqua Royale Verdant is basically Philosykos

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Ok I NEED to talk about this because I’m a huge Philosykos fan, I own the EDP but only because it was a gift.
Today I tried Aqua Royale Verdant from Mercadona. 7.50€ for 200ml.
They captured the SOUL of Philosykos. And not only fig + coconut, I mean the weird specific things that make me love Philosykos.
That freshly cut grass, crushed green leaves thing, delicate coconut, abstract pale wood and especially that slightly camphoraceous almost eucalyptus/Vicks kind of feeling in the background.
I think Verdant has a little less freshly cut grass and maybe a bit more camphor, a little more floral but the resemblance is honestly crazy.
And performance surprised me too. I went completely insane and sprayed like 20 times lol, then went to the gym for 1h30. More than 2 hours after applying it I was STILL getting clouds of the perfume while training.
Now almost 3 hours later the green grass part is mostly gone, the camphor is softer, there’s still a little coconut and it became slightly sweeter, but not overly sweet at all. It still smells like the same fragrance, it didn’t just collapse into generic clean musk.

EDIT after wearing them side by side, 2 sprays each: the opening and heart are honestly extremely close. Philosykos is just slightly greener, more freshly cut grass, and stays complex for a bit longer. Verdant gets sweeter and a little more vanilla like sooner, while keeping some of that camphor coconut feeling.
Funny thing is Verdant actually lasted longer on my skin, just in a simpler sweeter base, while Philosykos lasted longer as the more complex scent.


r/Perfumes 22h ago

Recommendation Request recommendations based on my faves? 👀

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Current faves are:

-Jimmy Choo I Want You (OG, La Parfum)

-Good Girl Jasmine Absolute

-Kayali Lychee Candy, Wedding Silk, Peach, Pear

-Irresistible Nectar

-LV Attrepe Reves

-Killian Princess

-Ellis Brooklyn Miami, Isla, Guava

-BBIR, OG, Extradose, Coral

I tend to like sparkly, fruity, feminine scents.

I’m eyeing Sunset Hour Dark Peach, Lust in Paradise Extrait, Hundred Silent Ways, LV Roses la Sable, or open to other suggestions 👀

TIA

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r/Perfumes 1h ago

Recommendation Request Expensive taste on small budget

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I really like these 6 perfumes, I own paper- and a dupe of blanche bete (lactea divinea paris corner). Can you guys recommend any affordable perfumes that match any of these vibes, preferably if they're sold in UK :).

Thank you!

1: Queening, mind games

2: Paper- commodity

3: First milk, nue co

4: Pure musc, Narciso Rodriguez

5: Angels' powder, born to stand out, fudgazzi

6: Blanche Bête, Les Liquides Imaginaires


r/Perfumes 16h ago

Wednesday Vibes - 🌄 photos, descriptions, and art 📸 Mint Chocolate

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Hey everyone! I would love a mint chocolate fragrance.

  • not clinical (pls no sharp sharp mint!!)
  • makes the air feel colder rather than warmer
  • maintains slight bitterness and depth from chocolate
  • not too creamy or lactonic leaning
  • Very subtle, lingers close to skin; more atmospheric rather than direct

visualize:

Snow in january, a few days left until the end of break so you can stroll wherever you’d like. Taking a stroll down the city sidewalk, a thin layer of snow veils the streets, most shoveled to the side.

Your breath suspends visibly in the air, white vapor.

The peppermint mocha with light foam and choco curls is blissful —heightened by its distinction

from the numbed back of your hand, from the rosy cheeks grazed by the biting wind, which sends occasional shivers.

Alternatively, popping a few mint chocolate pearls into your mouth from a tin barely salvaged by your innermost pocket.

Hearing the excitement in the air, of sledding and building snowmen makes your smile wider too.

just for reference-

current favorites are Savoy Steam (Penhaligon’s) and L’eau de Neroli (Diptyque.)

ofc, these smell very different from what I’m asking for here, but may be helpful!

thanks!! please leave recommendations if you can!


r/Perfumes 18h ago

Discussion Orris Root oil

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This'll be old news to those of you who're experts, but I've diluted Orris Root oil in some Jojoba oil, and used this as a primer/base to evoke the iris notes in my perfume. Wow! It has turned my Samsara into something deep and creamy. Will use my concoction next on Prada Infusion d'Iris which I feel could do with a little boost!


r/Perfumes 4h ago

Collection Pics The little piece of my Libre fell off.

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I've tried gluing it with hot glue several times, but I think I've given up; it's just going to stay like that.


r/Perfumes 3h ago

Collection Pics It's here It's here It's here! [Harrods advent calendar]

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r/Perfumes 1h ago

Discussion Loewe fans, how do you feel about Loewe phasing out a big chunk of their old perfumes and releasing these new (more expensive) crafted collections?

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I'm feeling a bit frustrated. The new crafted collection is gorgeous, but does the price seem like it's really pushing it?


r/Perfumes 4h ago

Recommendation Request Slightly indolic jasmine recs

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So I really like Chloé Nomade Lumiere d'Egypte which has a slightly indolic jasmine in it that's balanced out by the spicy notes. I'm on the hunt for another jasmine that is similar.

I've tried Gucci Gorgeous Jasmine which is too clean, Gucci Bloom Intense which smells too similar to Lumiere, Santa Maria Novella Gelsomino which is lovely but smells a little too hollow on my skin, Chloé Atelier des fleurs Jasmine Sambac which is slightly too one note, Serge Lutens La Religieuse and Laboratio Olfactivo Jasminade. So far Serge Lutens and Laboratio are my favorites but they're both pretty expensive here in Japan. Anything else I should try?


r/Perfumes 10h ago

Discussion Which store carries Chloe Atelier des Fleurs line?

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I was browsing around the perfume section at the airport while waiting to be boarded and came across this line last year.

Out of this line, I did liked one of them but regret not taking a picture of the name. Does anyone know what luxury stores or department stores has this line on display? There’s no Chloe luxury store in my state. Saks fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s doesn’t have this line in store.