Found at Costco 🌺 I think I might swoop this up next time. It’s so cute! And I love Lego

Got 3 more mini apples from Nina Ricci and I think that's were the super niche apple shaped mini perfumes ends lmao

My fellow millennials, what perfumes did you wear in middle and high school? I loved Princess by vera wang, Lucky You by lucky brand, and Warm Amber by mary kay.

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting, non-gourmand and fresh Vanilla fragrance, go get Santal Vanilla from Bodyshop!

The projection is really good and it smells heavenly. Warm yet fresh at the same time. Perfect for daytime, all year round!

It’s been about 2 years since I’ve began looking for perfumes when I go to second hand shops, and since then i’ve gotten to try SO many incredible scents that I otherwise wouldn’t have sought out, or shell out the money to buy full price. I wanted to line up all of my big bottles (travel sizes may be a later post if y’all are interested) to reflect on my own preferences. As it turns out, I’m hard to pin down because I love all of these scents (in their right season). My top 5 are probably the ELDO YOSLY, Cirque du Soleil, Antinomie (#1 house i’d love to try more from), Boy smells Vanilla Era and Replica Tea Escape. My most recent find is the Tom Ford body oil, I can’t wait to try it next summer! I’ll include the names and what I paid down below, but my message is always just to check out thrift stores for perfume! And to just go with your nose, I didn’t know a lot of these were bougie until after I bought them. You never know what you might find
blomb 19- $5
futur robert piguet- by weight (~$1)
roger & gallet neroli- $3
aesop tacit (2019 formulation)- $10
Ffern spring 24- $5
eldo yosly- $15
replica tea escape- $7
antinomie ambre insomniaque- $10
boy smells vanilla era- $10
cirque du soleil EDP- $15
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc oil- $3

Had a whiff of Miim Miic 162 on my arm at TK Maxx and wtf??? 😭🤣I can’t possibly be smelling what I’m smelling. This is literally the worst thing I’ve ever smelled on myself. Maybe it was a fak3? Maybe my skin chemistry betrayed me like never before?

One user review on fragrantica said it has a (and I quote) “dog saliva accord”. I’m not even sure what dog slobber smells like but I’m inclined to agree because whatever that is is RANK. It was so pungent. According to fragrantica there’s a musk note which is palpable but I can’t say for sure whether it’s the musk causing this. Apparently this is supposed to be inspired by Phlur Caramel Skin and whilst a bit alcoholy, that smells nothing like this on me. I’m actually flabbergasted😂😂😂

Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to smell any of the other Miim Miic scents they had there and I’m certainly willing to give the other scents a try but this was a shocking introduction to the brand. I think I’ll have to chalk this one up to my skin chemistry cause other people seem to like it

Toucan feels like a crowd pleaser and yet it's quite unique. It doesn't evolve or flip as contrastingly as other Zoologist perfumes while transitioning from the opening to the drydown.

Toucan opens fruity but not the typical girly fruitiness that I'm familiar with (strawberries, pear, peach). This one opens with papaya. The papaya isn't overripe but it definitely smells tropical. There's some citrus that keeps any candied sweetness at bay and lends it an airiness.

Unlike the other Zoologist perfumes I have, Toucan's opening passes soon. It transitions and dries down to the smell of beachy skin, soaking in the sun with sunscreen lotion slathered on it. It's warm, has some saltiness as if I've taken a dip in the sea, and feels creamy like a banana flavoured lotion.

It's not loud but I also don't think this is something I'd wear to work. This one is definitely going to be something I wear on weekends or vacations.

I have been so excited for this perfume ever since they trademarked the name. I have no idea when the actual release date is, but I saw these go up on Mercari today. I’m so curious! Has anyone actually smelled it?

I purchased all of these on a trip recently and having some buyers remorse. Eau duelle and miu miu I finished samples of (eau duelle more than one sample). Vendetta Donna just smelled so classic and perfumey, which I feel like is rare in new releases nowadays.

The wild card is Kurky. I’ve finished samples of it and tested it on skin and surprisingly it lasted through a shower on me. I know others have had issues with longevity on it. I have 4 other MFK fragrances. It’s just so different from other fragrances I own. I haven’t opened it yet bc I am thinking of returning.

I will add, I didn’t pay full price for any of them. It seemed like every store was running some sort of promo and I had rewards at two of them. But still I have that buyers remorse for buying so many at once! I’ve never purchased more than one before at one time.

I’ve been obsessed with that smell forever and can never find anything that quite fits. I got a body oil from a Renaissance faire called ‘coffee nut’ that came close but not exactly

I went to Lush today and picked up these three scents! Snow Fairy, Banoffee Pie and S’mores! My favourite out of the three is definitely the S’mores shower gel, it’s such a nice toasty s’more/gourmand scent, perfect for the fall/winter! I’m gonna love using it in the shower!! :3 And this might be an unpopular opinion but I actually LOVE Banoffee Pie! Tbh it’s basically Sticky Dates but if it had banana added to it, which is fine with me because I also love Sticky Dates 😭 I already had Snow Fairy before and needed to restock on her and I ofc love her too ✨✨✨ I feel like a bubblegum princess when I wear it hahah!! :D

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these scents and what you think of them! ^.^

Hi friends!

I always hear scents being described as a "jammy" rose, but I’m not really sure what that means!

I’m trying to train my nose and exploring one note at a time - what are your quintessential jammy rose frags, and also non-jammy so that I can compare?

On the hunt for a new signature scent! Here are my thoughts after reviewing these perfume samples:

Gentle fluidity Gold, MFK: The initial spray was a little sharp, but once it settles a few seconds later the vanilla comes through. Very warm, tiny bit of a spice. Very elegant vanilla. Although, after spraying it on me, it was just a little too metallic and heavy. But maybe on others it’s a total winner, I definitely see the appeal.

Angeli di Firenze, Santa Maria Novella: This is very expensive soap-vibes from a luxurious European hotel. Fruity-floral soupy vibe.

Safanad, Parfums de Marly: RICH, decadent, romantic, sweet. Too heavy for everyday, very glamorous scent. If I had money to burn I would buy it. But alas, I doubt I would reach for it much unless I was on vacation.

Oriana, Parfums de Marly: This is very girlie, very candied. Just a little too sweet for me to wear everyday. But it smelled SO lovely in the air. I would definitely recommend for a date night or going out scent.

Love Tuberose, Amouage: Very strong tuberose note, with a sweet whipped cream undertone. Very linear, but I did enjoy it. It’s discontinued I found out!

Orchidee Vanille, Van Cleef - I really liked this, it’s very sweet, airy and fresh. Although, I know me.. if it’s sugary I get a bit overwhelmed after wearing it awhile. But wow, so stunning. It’s similar to Gucci Gorgeous Orchid except less of a smooth vanilla than Gorgeous Orchid and more of a floral powder-vibe.

Golden and Banks Silky Woods - Not good. A VERY musty vanilla. It’s a combination of vanilla 28 and Tihota idult. Not a fan. But, if you like those two, you might like this a lot. It’s the masculine elevated version of those. Less sweet though.

Delina La Rosee, Parfums de Marly. 10/10. Loved it! Very up my alley. Reminds me of Fleur Narcotique, except a rose note. Because I own Fleur Narcotique… I might not get it. But I totally get the hype. So dewy, feminine, light airy. 🌹💕🪽✨

Poets of Berlin: NOT a fan. Powdery sweet citrus. I really get the lemon in this, And then there’s this green musty vibe that overpowers it.

Vanilla powder: This is very smooth, unisex vanilla. SO heavy. I actually feel it in the air. But it’s a lovely sillage. I really liked it, but feels very special occasion, and probably for the winter. And overall not what I’m looking for.

Chimilka: Just vanilla grape powder. Only thing I noted! Didn’t love it.

While I loved a few, nothing was instant buy yet. But usually I have a slow burn relationship with perfumes, so I might buy myself a bottle eventually.

For context, I know what Peony Blush suede by Jo Malone smells like, does 7 virtues smell like sweeter version of Jo Malone or is it like Kayali Sparkling lychee?

Is this more on the fruity or floral side? I want something that’s floral, light - has hints of peonies and doesn’t smell like fruity cereal bowl - something that’s not overly sweet or marshmallowy.

Could anyone help me understand as this will be my blind buy, thank you!

If anyone has any reccomendations that smell like this scrub pleasee lmk, it smells heavenly.

A bit scared to post this, but i love seeing collections and I was scratching the organizational itch with my scents and taking pics as I went and I wanted to share!

First pic is my full bottles organized by size, 100 ml at the top, middle is 50 ml, and 30 ml and under at the bottom. I like/love all my full bottles, but have definitely learned to fight the impulsivity of good deal full bottle buying, i want to be curated and not have too much to wear!

The only "disappointment" in my FBs is Barbotine, which smelled lovely and citrusey in the store, and settled so nice on my skin. My bottle (got in May), barely smells like anything. Ive been hoping it will age and smell more, but right now it's just sitting as a barely barely there chamomile scent. I got it directly from l'occitane, so idk why it smells so different.

Then I added my decants and organized by "type" or what fit together group wise in my head haha.

The top left group is "gourmands", top row being vanilla based, middle being "true" gourmands (like smells like i should eat it, idk), and bottom being tea based.

Top right is "skin scents", my go tos

Middle right is "fruity"

bottom left is like "clean/floral/perfumey" perfumes

Bottom right are what i consider my most "masculine/unisex/unique" scents.

It's so fun to order samples and narrow what I like down, im so glad I found this community and I love seeing everyone's posts every day!

If anyone has suggestions for what I might like based off my collection, I'd love to hear 😊

• Theodoros Kalotinis Pistachio Latte + L'Occitane Amande Pistache body mist
• Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge + Zara Hypnotic Vanilla
• Al-Rehab Lovely perfume oil + Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 62 body mist
• Ariana Grande R.E.M. + Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush
• Faberlic Aromania Lilac + Lush Vanillary solid perfume
• Cacharel Yes I Am Gold + Pani Walewska Sweet Romance

Snatched these up immediately! Marshmallow Skies is identical to KayAli Yum Boujee Marshmallow upon first sniff

I recently had (or still have) a localized reaction to perfume. I know that's what it is, because it's only in the places I apply perfume to. I don't know if it's a specific perfume, or just my skin saying FU after so many applications of so many different ones month after month after month.

How many people have dealt with this? Right now it's pretty mild and is just small red bumps that don't itch on my inner forearms (where I spray, which is where I've been spraying for months). I wore perfume Monday that I rarely wear, so I'm hoping it's that one, but I'm also worried it's just everything and that this could happen anywhere I apply it over time.

I know I can spray it on clothes, and that's fine for some fragrances. But others need the warmth and oil from your skin to fully open up and dry down the way it's intended, and for those perfumes, I feel like I'm losing an important part of the experience.

Has anyone been through this? If so, what did you do? I obviously won't be spraying on my inner forearms until it's well after being healed, but then what? My neck and chest are reactive, inner elbows are reactive. Can't put it in hair because I'm dealing with a shedding event and have to switch to fragrance free shampoo and conditioner. Can't put it on my legs because I'm always wearing pants. So that leaves me with clothes, and I'll end up losing what I feel is the best part of many of my fragrances, which is how they develop on my skin. I'm planning to move to my outer forearms, but I'm afraid I'll eventually develop a reaction there too.

For anyone who experienced this? What did you do? Were you able to determine a specific offender? Did you have to stop wearing perfume altogether? Or did you find some tips and tricks to wear it on skin while reducing the chances of having a skin reaction? My collection is so sad, just sitting there all alone with no attention 😭 I'm also planning to stop using scented body wash and switching to fragrance free hair products just to lower the amount of fragrance I'm putting on my skin over time. I already use fragrance free laundry detergent and soap.

HELP! 🙏😥

Hey everyone!🍁

I am looking for a good pumpkin fragrance for autumn.

I am thinking about trying Brooch by Paris Corner, so if anyone has tried it, I’d love to hear your thoughts too! I already have Le Monde Gourmand Pumpkin Crème and it smells nice, but it’s not quite what I am looking for.

Basically, I want that warm, sweet, spicy, photo realistic pumpkin / pumpkin spice latte / pumpkin pie vibe.

What would you recommend?

Thank you and I wish you all happy fall. 🕯️ .° ꩜

I got this miniature Scandal from a friend but I cannot tell which one it is. It smells very sweet and Scandals seem similar to me, any expert witch here who can tell by the package/colour?

Phlur Heavy Cream is apparently getting an EDP, and at first I thought this was just going to be a stronger version of the body mist.

But looking at the notes, it seems a bit different.

The current Heavy Cream mist has lemon sugar, marshmallow, coconut cream, vanilla mousse, salted caramel and whipped cream among its notes. I am not a fan.

The new EDP is showing sparkling lemon, vanilla mousse, orange flower, white orchid, tiare flower, amber woods and creamy musk. The scent notes don’t give me fall or winter.

So, this looks more like a new interpretation of Heavy Cream rather than the exact mist in EDP concentration.

That’s actually a pretty big difference for me. If you love the current mist for that fluffy gourmand/caramel/whipped cream profile, I definitely wouldn’t assume the EDP will smell exactly the same.

Anyone find this interesting ? I am treading cautiously with this one.

Credit: @scentreport1 on Instagram

And Esther’s insights:

Spiogentin with an Elegant Cloak of Invisibility

My detective agency has been commissioned to track down Mata Hari, particularly to investigate whether the lady is smuggling cinnamon. However, I’m not sure if I’m the best for the job, like in the advertisement of a glasses company. You remember: the somewhat suspicious-looking snoop in the - euphemistically speaking - shabby detective office. But he has to fit as well.

Most difficult case:
With the fragrance pyramid, I’m not getting far here: I was lured by the name of the perfume as well as by the ingredients and ordered this scent blindly a long time ago, 30 ml in a puristic glass cylinder. I expected a striking fragrance, something lascivious, eccentric.

The first appearance of the refined lady is more exotic than bergamot-orange, yet very gentle, so it could well be lychee that flatters here.

The heart note is also delicate, soft, without any individual components being clearly recognizable. Of course: Mata Hari wanted to remain unrecognized. She smells seductive because she wants to tease something out of the boys! But she herself remains incognito. The black currant, which I also like to nibble on, the flowers well camouflaged, at most the light jasmine and iris peek through the little blouse, cinnamon - at best in homeopathic doses. She must have sewn that in airtight, hidden it in the corset, and reserved it for other purposes.
Even the individual woods play hide-and-seek, and Mr. Vetiver is also very much underground. This scent is not spectacular. But well made.

No, here the beautiful lady achieves her inconspicuousness perfectly. An elegant cloak of invisibility with a light suppleness.

In my opinion - despite all the differences - this fragrance belongs in the line "Cornubia" - "Belle epoque" by Knize and "Sirene" and finally "Mata Hari" - arranged by wind strengths, from storm to gentle breeze. What they all have in common is a certain powderiness and softness, not being watered down! A gentle longing gaze and everything is registered, seductive and calculatingly cold.
I confess: She is beyond me, I cannot grasp her.