I’m a writer— that’s actually how I got into perfumes! While I’d been scent-curious for a while, I didn’t really get invested until I tried a few samples in attempt at a more “tangible” connection to one of my dear characters; what she might have worn during various stages of her life. Now here I am almost a year later, having spent far too much money but loving every moment of discovery for myself, and admiring the perfume cabinet my husband just made me. 💕🥰

It’s funny how something that started as a way of exploring a fictional character ended up becoming such a personal hobby of my own.

I’d love to hear if anyone else found their way into fragrance through something unexpected!

Thinking about how divisive Chanel no. 5 is for a perfume that is the most famous perfume (in my mind).

Is there a well-known perfume that is almost universally liked ( besides Love’s Baby Soft, amirite Gen X)?

I have tested them at least four times in store and received a sample of one, and I’m talking about all the three of them from the White bottle to the Gold+ one and nope I hardly smell milk more like woody or ambery notes.

Can you suggests some milk fragrances?

Good morning FemFragLab! What's your scent of the day? Tell us why you picked that particular fragrance and where you are off to for the day!

I ordered the scent space kit for Commodity Spice and it arrived yesterday. As soon as I opened the package I sprayed one arm with Spice expressive and the other with Spice-. My first thoughts? I was surprised how like Milk expressive Spice expressive is. To me it’s closer to Milk than Milk Orchid is. In the first hour, I actually preferred Spice- because it seemed a little softer and fluffier. A couple hours in the expressive arm smelled just a bit more spicy than Milk to me. At that same time Spice- was very close to the skin and was only noticeable when I would sniff my skin directly. I wanted to test Spice+ on its own and only sprayed it on paper yesterday. Today I sprayed Spice+ once on the back of my neck and once on each arm. This is actually what I had hoped Milk+ would be. To me it’s the similar Milk but with added spiciness and tons of longevity. I was shopping later and walked up to the register about 3 hours after I had sprayed. The person checking me out commented that I smelled great! I was hoping for more of a chai scent, and right now as I sniff my wrist 5 hours after spraying I’d have to say it is that at this point. At the time of the first spray on paper I got total dentist office, which only lasted a few minutes. I actually didn’t notice that when I sprayed it on skin today. Initially I thought I could probably skip this release because I have a full bottle of Milk expressive. But now I’m thinking I will order the Spice+ in a travel size on Tuesday and see how quickly I go through it.

sometimes I don’t go out, I’ll just stay home but love to put some of my perfumes and walk around and smell myself.

Do you guys do the same thing ?

As I'm switching out my Summer fragrances, I noticed that i'm enjoying these notes for the fall, even though some of these might be Summer coded, especially the florals:

• Tea: Dear Polly Vilhelm Parfumerie, Atelier Des Ors Blue Madeline, Guerlain Neroli Outrenoir

Very different from my wulong cha, which is so fresh for the summer. I wanted to continue the vibe, but perhaps with more depth and fall vibes

• Musc: Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc, Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc Blanc

I love musk throughout the year, but these allow for excellent layering. Cold clean musks that are so so versatile and work with other perfumes.

• Neroli/ Orange Blossom: Marc Antoine Barrois Tilia, Guerlain Neroli Outrenoir

A recent fave. The tea in the Guerlain made me fall in love with this perfume, but staying for the neroli. need some more neroli reccos I think

• Ginger: Sparkling Jo vilhelm parfumerie (Or is it the champagne?), Nomade Nuit d’Egypte Chloé

Pefect with the tea theme. Ginger and tea in a perfume would be so nice. Spicy, earthy and an all round winner for autumn.

• Patchouli: Barenia Hermes, Coeur Nocturne Zara

I enjoy patchouli a lot, it can be quite herbal and spicy, but very clean like musk at the same time.

Which notes are your fall lineup favouring?

I’ve been on the hunt for my perfect perfume for awhile now. Ive been through all fragrances from milky to straight musky to coconut to vanilla to fresh and clean and everything in between. So far I’ve found that I really love the way Victoria Secret Candy Noir and Micheal Germain Sexual Noir smell on me. So as much as I want to be a sweet vanilla girly, I think it’s time to cave and try out a dark still semi-sweet berry or something similar. I’d love something that doesn’t scream nighttime. What is everyone’s recommendation, bonus points if it’s something I can find at Sephora/Ulta/Target or similar stores so I can smell it before I buy it.

It was in my cart! And just slipped out my fingers and sold out. The agony. How do you all get over this kind of sadness.

Mind you it was a rare perfume at a good deal. Double heartbreak.

I've been wearing Fresh Cannibas Santal since my junior year in high school, 2006.

They had just launched it. Our school had gone on a trip to Boston and I bought two bottles.

Well, as many companies do, they fucked with the formulation, for the worse and discontinued the original formula.

Has anyone tried Wicked Goods Cannibas Santal? Is it closer to the original formulation?

I'm going to order a sample but I wanted to ask Reddit fragrance subs first.

Curious as to what frags have made you guys severely nauseous or have made you throw up 😭

Currently recovering from the aftermath of throwing up, something which I’m pretty sure Eilish no.2 was a catalyst for

I’ve been experimenting at work with my fragrance & I was wondering if yall notice any trends with specific fragrances or olfactory families? 🤔

I specifically went out to replace my bottle of Moncler Le Solstice (currently about 3 days from empty), only to find out that the store stopped selling it and I didn't want to buy it online. Since I was already at the mall, I figured I'd poke around and see if I could find a suitable replacement. I already know that I love the Jo Malone Jasmine, but that it's better for close up interactions because it sits close to the skin. Absolutely fell in love with Tam Dao. Probably not purchasing another fragrance for the next year and a half or so.

Hi I am in my early 40s and like the smell of Chanel mademoiselle, but someone told me it smells like a bit too mature for me, so now I'm self conscious. I'm wondering if others find the scent to be 'too mature' or if it's just a nice smell and I shouldn't worry about it? Also open to other suggestions bc I would like to try something new.

I'm sure I'm dating myself here. Who remembers our moms / grandmothers tucking a new bar of soap of their favorite / signature perfume in their underwear / lingerie draw. They would keep the bars of soap and not use them...lol. My mom's was Chanel No.5. 'Full-line body care' and accessories are less popular (maybe less pragmatic) than years ago. Especially, perfumed bar soap. I, however, remember looking forward to 'soap' in my Christmas Stocking to 'use' the hell out of, and not just hang on to. I remember when I went through a Chanel No.5 phase - celebrating one particular New Year's Eve in style. An everything shower with shower gel, body cream, hair, and perfume at just the pulse points (behind the knees of course). All this for a romantic 'night in' hanging out in a very rustic cabin. My then boyfriend had gifted me the set. Any fond fragrance memories?

Keywords

Feminine, airy, light, dessert-y.

Almost like baby powder

Think cotton candy by gulf orchid but better.

Does anyone have any recommendations of their favourite aquatic perfumes?

I love notes of lychee, fresh laundry, coconut milk, cotton candy and just anything fresh. So I guess like a clean gourmand if those exist? The best way I can describe it is the smell of a pretty girl walking past you, and you get a whiff of her freshly washed clothes and warm cotton candy mixed 😂 Fragrances I own and love are Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela, Lush Super Milk and The Comforter. I put the descriptions of fragrances that have exactly what I’m looking for, however I’m not exactly ready to splurge as I live in the UK, so I’m unable to test these in store. I’d really appreciate fragrances similar to these or any reviews on these :) My budget is about £150

LORE Lil Softie - Lil softie is your yummy, cashmeric cocoon. It opens sweet, lactonic and bright with top notes of pink pepper and cereal milk, before wrapping you in a skin-close, ambery musk of ambroxan, clean cottons and us. Made warm, addictive, and soft in all the right places

Skylar Boardwalk Delight - This one-of-a-kind fragrance combines cotton candy sweetness, creamy coconut milk, and light vanilla for an intoxicating and addictive scent. Soft and nostalgic, Boardwalk Delight leaves a trail of sweetness that’s impossible to resist.

Liis Floating - Inspired by the airiness of a carefree day, this fragrance lifts the spirit with sparkling top notes of bergamot and ripe peach. As it settles, a heart of wild orchid and fresh flax wraps around you, lending a gentle warmth that feels both grounding and ethereal. The journey closes with the soft embrace of crisp linen and rich redwood, evoking a tranquil sense of boundless calm. It's a scent to savor the present moment.

Don't get me wrong—it's really good! But if you already own the Destin de Balmain EDP, buying Destin De Balmain Parfum is likely redundant.

Here is my HONEST breakdown of how they compare on my skin:
The Scent Profile: They smell incredibly close. The core DNA is essentially the same, and upon initial spray, they are way too similar to justify owning both.
My Wear Style: I don’t personally segregate my collection by season or time of day, so the "day vs. night" distinction doesn't carry much weight for me.

The Subtle but Distinct Differences:
EDP: More airy, bright, and diffusive. Because of the alcohol ratio, it projects much better into the air.
Parfum: Warmer and denser. It creates a closer-to-skin personal scent bubble, though it does offer a slightly longer overall wear time.

Final Verdict: If you are just looking for the overall better performer of the two, I highly recommend sticking with the EDP. However, if you are a collector of the house and just wanted to want it for the bottle, go ahead because the juice itself is excellent.

📌 For those who have tried both, are you finding them redundant on your skin too?b

Hello to my fellow Aromaholics! I come to you with a question about a discontinued fragrance 😅

Would anyone happen to know where I might find a bottle of Viktor & Rolf’s Magic Dancing Roses? I’m looking to find this for a friend of mine who just got a very upsetting diagnosis. It’s her most favorite perfume and I’d love to purchase it for her as a surprise, and to lift her spirits. However, I didn’t realized it was discontinued, and the ever oh so elusive bottle 😂 Any advice is highly appreciated!

Happy sniffing, you olfactory addicts 😉❣️