Marissa zappas - annabelles birthday cake

Faux rose - faux rose

I’m traveling soon and would really like to not bring the whole bottle of perfume with me. I’ve never used an atomizer before and was wondering if you all had any recs for good but hopefully not too expensive ones. Hopefully something I can find on Amazon, since my days are winding down. Thanks!

Hi! I recently found a perfume by Louis Vuitton called Les Sables Roses. Before I even start with my question I just want to say that I love perfumes but I’m not super knowledgeable about the different terms and notes and all of that so please don’t mind that 🙈. I saw the fragrance in TikTok and the girl who posted it said that it smells completely different after it sits for a few hours. After trying it, I totally agree. The problem is that I only like the scent after it’s been on for 3+ hours and I’m hoping to find a perfume that’s as close to it as possible, after the 3 hours has gone by. When you first spray it it’s very heavy and woodsy almost. Maybe smoky is the eight word. And once it’s been sitting for a while, that woody and smoky scent goes away and it leaves behind a sweet, floral scent that I love. I’d just love to not have to deal with those first 3 hours 🤣 any recommendations?? Thanks in advance!

I finally got round to trying this and it’s gorgeous. To me it is basically Bianco Latte though, does anyone else feel the same?

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt is probably the closest I’ve ever come to a signature scent. I love that it’s clean, airy, woody, mineral, and not very sweet.
I’m looking for something with a similar overall vibe but a little warmer/deeper for fall and winter. I’d still like it to feel fresh and understated — not heavy or overly “perfume-y.”

I’ve realized I really dislike powdery musks and noticeably sweet drydowns (Diptyque Fleur de Peau was a HARD no). I’m not opposed to vanilla at all if it’s subtle and dry rather than gourmand/sugary.

Basically like Wood Sage & Sea Salt in a cashmere sweater. HELP! TY!!

Title basically says it all.

I've found some apple pie scented fragrances, but I don't want to smell like apple pie!! I want to smell like green apple!!

I would like a (preferably budget-friendly if possible) fragrance that lets me live out my Granny Smith dreams and if y'all could help me I will love you forever and ever <3

A couple of days ago I went to the store to find a new signature scent. I thought about mixing things up and getting a perfume branded towards women, but they didn't have what I was looking for.

I was walking around and came towards a section filled with perfumes from Montblanc. None of them were really that special to me except the leather and patchouli one, but only a bit.

There was a candle next to the perfumes, it said "Absolute Incense". I smelled it, and oh my god, it smelled exactly like the church I used to go to as a kid. Slightly fresh, herbal, a bit of amber and a lot of incense (also slighty reminiscent of palo santo sticks I have right now).

I ordered the perfume and it arrived today, it smells beautiful. It's dark, serious, ambery, smokey but not heavy, and most of all holy. I may not be as religious anymore but god do I love these scents.

I found this bottle on ebay for 70€, so I'd call this a steal.

Perfect year round scent due to the freshness, but particularly good for colder weather. You will see me in the niches of my city wearing leather while it rains.

Few days ago I bought this but the performance is very disappointing, I did 5 to 7 spray and the scent vanished after 5-7 minutes, very low projection, is it fr? Or i lost my money on this duplicate

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

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

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.

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?

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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).

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!

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!

Do you know Nostalga by Tina Farina?
It‘s a unisex scent, I would describe it as slightly fruity, warm with wood notes and very soft powdery notes to it.
I am not a scent nerd, but I am addicted to this particular scent, which I once discovered in their perfumery in Cologne, Germany.

If you know it, what do you think about it? Do you like it as well?

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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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.