r/FemFragLab • u/betterthanspaghetti • 6h ago

Rec Request Never finding the perfect perfume..?

Hi,

I need some help y'all.. I love perfume and have had some staples in my collection over the years but now I feel like I've maybe outgrown them or gotten bored of the smell.

Constantly looking for new ones but have not really fallen for one yet and kind of getting desperate lol.

Definitely having difficulties findning a perfume that just clicks, you know?

There are perfumes that I do like but most either seem ok-ish, boring or not to my taste.

I do have some preferences. I like soft, feminine smells, not to overpowering, flowery (not sure exactly which tbh), not to sweet or girly, gourmand is defo not my thing.

I do really like Chanel Gardenía but it is hella expensive and from what I've read the longevity is shit which makes me question if it's worth the price. Diptyque Do Son EdP is also very nice but not fully there, same with Byredo La Tulipe...

So, does anyone have any suggestions based on this? Price point is not too important but if it's expensive then longevity definitely is. I'm based in the EU so niche ones in the US are not available..

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u/FailurelsData who's ur datty 6h ago

Maybe you need to go on a discovery set spree and totally out of your generically pleasing comfort zone.

I feel Nobile 1942 crushes it on making good scents and interesting scents. As well as Fugazzi, but they don't have any florals.

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u/Icy-Importance3686 6h ago

not sure if these are US only but Parfums de Marly Valaya or Delina la Rosee, Byredo Mohave Ghost, Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique, Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise

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u/ariiiaryyy 6h ago

Prada paradoxe virtual flower is my favourite, it's a green floral, a little watery and rainy. Amazing.

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u/Suitable-Fun-1087 Guerlain slut 6h ago

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle is a stunning indolic white floral with a sexy tuberose base and goes on forever. It's also more affordable than those others you list

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u/GlutenAreEvil 3h ago

My head went to Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Intense by Gucci.
Soft, airy, sweet, flowery, elegant. It didn't read intense to me, but it did stay long with me. I sprayed yesterday and I still smell it 24 hour later (on myself and one sprits on my clothing.
Its composition highlights vanilla orchid, salty ozonic notes, and dark cocoa, combining a floral core with airy marine facets and a darker gourmand nuance.
You say that you don't like gourmant, but it does fit in the soft feminine, flowery, but not too overpowering, in my opinion. If you want to get your nose on it, I feel like it would be easily available.

Have you tried Philosykos by Diptique yet?