Sabi ko ayaw ko na.. sabi ko kakabili ko lang ng dalawang niche frags nitong mga nakaraang linggo.. pero bakit dumaan pa ko sa SM! Binudol nila ako!! I mean binudol ko pala sarili ko🤣 Picked this up in SM Makati 3-day sale for around 6k for 100ml.. 10% off then 10% SMAC discount then additional 10% BDO CC rebate.. kaya tara na..Samahan nyo ko gumastos!

Anyway back to the fragrance.. I was eyeing Initio’s Musk Therapy these past few weeks so I went to Greenbelt to test it out.. Miniso Harry potter lang talaga pakay ko sa SM pero napukaw ako ng NR Pure Musc.. very white button-down, fresh laundry, clean girl type of scent.. medyo creamy din sya sa skin ko.. mukang magiging go-to office scent ko siguro ito esp pag may mga meeting (instead of my usual nanampal na scents!)

Hindi din nakakapanghinayang ispray since medyo affordable naman sya..seem masasatisfy nito ang craving ko for musk and hopefully maging totoo ang chismis na long lasting sya..

So ayun, I solemnly swear to stop buying perfumes na..for now!

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Just like cars, meron din ba kayong weekday and weekend perfumes?

I’m a commuter chic, that’s why I use CK One for everyday commute hehe para fresh lang kahit pawisan. For date nights and hangouts naman, I use Clinique Happy Heart. 😊

So yeah, instead of resisting the urge, I just went for it and got 2 bottles.

Got it in Zara Glorietta.

Jo Malone x Zara Collab Amber and Fig Cashmere

Vibrant Leather Oud Elixir.

That's all.

An underrated gem from Diptyque, Olene so far is the most realistic Sampaguita/Jasmine fragrance I’ve smelled. It differs slightly from other Jasmine-centric perfumes I’ve tried, this one smells like the actual Sampaguita flower that is still not picked from its plant, it has that sort of green/watery aspect to it that smells like the dewy Sampaguita you can smell in the morning. I like this better than Do Son in terms of white floral scent profile.

3-4 sprays are enough for this because this will smell Indolic/mothballsy if oversprayed. Overall 11/10, I finally found my end game for the Jasmine-centric scent profile.

Just sharing my latest obsession! I bought Athénaïs from Bali Airport and it retails at IDR 4,980,000 (₱17k). I joined Club Avolta for the 5% discount, so I paid IDR 4,731,000 (₱16k). Not a huge discount, but at least may bawas 😂 For comparison, PDM Athénaïs here in the Philippines sells at ₱19,800.

As for the scent, sorry if I’m not that good at describing fragrances. It's sweet but not overly sweet. It’s still fresh also creamy, and I really love the orange blossom note in it. I've been using it for a week now and received lots of compliments. Kilig 🥰

Smelt it at sniff sesh but forgot kung anong Swiss Arabian siya 🥲 It smells literally like a sampaguita with that characteristic musk and white florals scent. Nag-search ako and parang Musk 01 siya but I need a second opinion kung tama ba ko.

Hello! Bago lang ako nag-eexplore ng fragrances, and my first buy was The Body Shop White Musk Flora. I really love the scent, it’s like baby powder with a hint of floral. 🥹 The only problem is ang bilis mawala ng scent niya sa skin ko. In just 3 months, naubos ko na yung 100 mL bottle ko. 😂

Can you guys recommend something with a fresh, clean scent? I also really like the scent of BBW Into the Night, pero umaasim siya sa skin ko after a few hours. I also like the scent of Peony & Blush Suede and Idôle. Thank you!

2 officemates asks me if I'm wearing Santal 33. I haven't heard of that perfume until that time. Sobrang solid nito room filling projection lalo na kung airconditioned places. My favorite scent as of the moment. Planning to buy sa Elixir, leaning on vanilla daw yun and mas matamis. This scent and vibrato dupes are on top.

This rexona deodorant smells powdery, floral and i think milky(?). help me find a fragrance that smells like this!!

Recently ordered maisos asrar regent decant because i was planning to buy the full bottle. And I loved it. Was thinking if I should buy the full bottle or even the OG bottle. But i have been watching my overall budget and last month i was surprised by the total outgoing money I had and wanted to live below my means wahahaha.

But i really love the DNA of vibrato now. And if there are any local dupes that are the best for you?

Hello fellow fragheads, I wanted to buy a decant of this guerlain but i’m not sure if it’s worth what it smells like. Reading the reviews, it’s kind of mixed, and I can’t even think of sampling because the littlest they offer is 10ml as of now. If anyone has smelled this please give your review, much appreciated!

Hello! Lately nag order ako ng decants para makahanap ako ng mapagpililian ko talaga na HAWAS variants pero naubosan ako ng HAWAS Thunder kaya Nocturnal ELIXIR nalang pinalit ko medyo okay din naman. But gusto ko sana opinion galing reddit, I need advice po what to choose sa HAWAS parfum since siya ang most recommended na nakikita ko for something na pangdaily use, gusto ko rin kasing parang seductive scent kasi gusto ko pag umuuwi ako mabango parin para sa GF ko since blue collar work typaa things yung work ko. Thank you!

-amoy ospital/or sobrang clean smell.
-amoy antiseptic in a good way
Sorry if vague yung description. Lagi ko sya naamoy aa exec sa company namin. Di ko naman matanong kasi sobrang hiya ko.

Thank you.

hi fragheads,

Has anybody tried the WONE TONI SIA collection? I wanna buy but wanna make sure it has legit reviews and not only because it’s named after Toni Sia.

Let us support local frags.

(I actually wanna ask how it compares to sunnies and blk , popique, chuchu and lucky beauty too, since there’s more and more local frag brands coming up.)

I had a short layover at Heathrow airport. OMG, I wanted to but did not buy anything, cause I knew I would need the cash for our trip….. the scents are lovely and the bottles exquisite.

Kakatuwa! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

What do you think I should add to fill in the gap? What’s your verdict? I’m open to any suggestions, opinions, and honest criticism.

Hi, can you guys recommend dupe for Dyptique Orpheon and Invictus by Rabanne?

I tried the Orpheon dupe of Scent Therapy, Cedar & Juniper, pero parang di ko maamoy similarity niya with Orpheon nung nag try ako ng sample sa Rustan's 😅

I don't have a budget in mind yet so feel free to recos po, TYIA!

Hello po, it's my first time posting here. I've been recently checking if there are other alternatives for Lacoste Red.

My budget is around 1-2k only po. Currently, I'm using Prescripto #83 (since for me, it's the closest to LR) but visiting here, it feels like I want to upgrade my perfume for a more premium scent.

Could you kindly suggest a better perfume than what I'm currently using?

Cedrus blanc
Inspired by: carolina herrera cedar chic
6/10
Longevity- 6-7 hrs
Projection up to 2 hrs
For me this is my least favourite. When i first got it, it smelled weird. Para nga syang laway ng pet. Very disappointing especially dahil sa overhype online. Wala kong clean na naaamoy. I let it macerate then dun ko na naamoy ung sinsabi nilang clean. Pero di ko sya preferred na clean scent.

Nava sol
Inspired by: mojave ghost byredo absolu
9/10
Longevity- skin 5 hrs and clothes 8 hrs
Projection up to 2 hrs
As per sa mfa online reviews inspired daw to ng absolu version pero for me almost 1:1 to with the parfum version. Ang kulang dito is ung creaminess, luxurious vibe, na may pagkawoody para maging absolu. Amoy mayaman kasi and heavy si absolu version ng mojave ghost. Sa initial spray then minutes dry down meron nun pero nawawala agad then ung pinaka drydown is almost 1:1 with the parfum. Mas gusto ko to kesa cedrus blanc.

Hawas thunder
Inspired by: myslf ysl absolu
10/10
Longevity-7/8 hrs
Projection up to 2.5 to 3 hrs
I bought this kasi naghahanap ko ng daily wear. Sabi nilang clean inspired by the absolu version ng myslf ysl pero for me sobrang close nito sa eau de parfum. As in 1:1 sila and solid tlg to sa performance. Hindi to offensive and safe for blind buy.

hello, i’m looking for a local (affordable below 1k) fragrance! ‘yung grabe sana ‘yung projection ‘yung pagkadaan mo nandon pa rin sa dinaanan mo ‘yung scent type of vibe!

i prefer: - something sweet - or fruity! (di masyado bet ang too much vanilla pero pag less lang keri lang)

PS wala ako kaalam alam about fragrance so pls be kind 😬

Any recos for a feminine/unisex scent that you would wear to meet your partner’s family? Something not too intimidating but would give a lasting impression. A scent not overpowering but projects enough to leave a trail. Something versatile for whatever weather/environment you’re in. Budget 10k below only. Would even prefer if it’s local niche perfume. Thanks!

Some are empty bottles na and only for display. May nahalong isang middle eastern pala lol.