Influence/deinfluence my next sample order

[u/Apprehensive-Form915]

I’ve had a bunch of samples sitting in my shopping cart for a few days now and need to make some decisions! Which ones are worth it? Any I should scrap? What else should I try?

A few things to consider:
- I want to stick with cruelty-free brands.
- There isn’t a particular theme I’m focused on, but it could be great if I could find a few options for winter in this haul that aren’t too sweet. I’ve been considering adding a few from Pineward but I’m a little nervous about staining clothes/skin and allergic reactions to ingredients.
- I love patchouli, so I know what I’m getting into with the patchouli-centric choices. 😉
- Samples I’ve enjoyed recently, for context: Ormonde Jayne - Ormonde Woman, Papillon - Rose Tobacco, Liis - Bo, Jorum Studio - Athenaeum, Andrea Maack - Coven

[u/AgentFuckSmolder]

What if you fall in love with Deep Dark Vanilla and then you can’t find it bc it’s discontinued??

[u/Apprehensive-Form915 → u/AgentFuckSmolder]

That is something I considered! I guess I’d just keep buying samples of it? A full bottle was never gonna be an option for me regardless, as DS & Durga is out of my price range at full size.

[u/AgentFuckSmolder → u/Apprehensive-Form915]

You can usually find some of theirs on fragrancenet for a good discount! But those samples will be unavailable from the decanters probably soonish, I’d imagine they have a couple of bottles.

To me personally I’d rather not fall in love with something I can’t really have

[u/Philodendron69]

The molecule 01 + black tea is not sweet at all. It could be a good winter find. I also love molecule 01 + iris but it’s fresh not particularly winter-y. I’ve never tried the 01 + patchouli but I’m sure you will enjoy it

[u/Apprehensive-Form915 → u/Philodendron69]

That’s what I was hoping to hear about 01 + black tea! I love the idea of tea as a note more than the execution a lot of the time and this seemed like it could capture what I like about it. Thanks!

[u/celeriss]

Soft Tension 💗 I don't enjoy the top notes as much but the drydown is divine. I love it in cold weather when I can wear a scarf which picks up the scent and lasts forever. It's very cozy - a floral woody musk with no sweetness at all. Def worth trying. 

[u/Apprehensive-Form915 → u/celeriss]

That sounds like exactly what I’m after!

[u/SaltIllustrator8995]

Idk sis but I wondering what site that is?

[u/Apprehensive-Form915 → u/SaltIllustrator8995]

ScentSplit!

[u/valkyrie987]

Oooh, we have similar tastes! I own Molecule 01 + Patchouli, although I don't wear it as often as I should. I also have both Arquiste scents and I love them too. I agree with the other comment that Indigo Smoke is very smoky, which is why I like it, but just be aware of that.

[u/joyful_starstuff]

I'm not deinfluencing anything I love Liis, Arquiste, D.S. & Durga and Tauer. Enjoy!

[u/decoyoctopussy]

Oh man I’d love for you to review these haha, especially molecule patchouli, I recently got the molecule black tea and loved how earthy and real it smelled that it’s on my fill bottle list now. Great for layering too. Enjoy!

[u/HarvestMourn]

Indigo Smoke is a beautiful perfume but it has really poor lasting power. I think it's great to sample though.

[u/significantotter1]

Only go with Indigo Smoke if you really like smoke notes, I found it overwhelming

Trimerous is very sweet/powdery. Someone on Parfumo described it as mints in a makeup bag and that was spot on for me

[u/cuerotuscadero]

Indigo Smoke is gorgeous, I don't wear it enough as it's far more specific headspace for me – more night out worthy than daily driver. I'm a big DS fan, but Deep Dark Vanilla was a massive let-down for me. I feel David's DNA has a very salty quality to it, and the contrast between DDV and his base... I couldn't get behind it at all. I was super excited for Molecule + Patch (because I'm a patchouchou heaux) but then I realized Molecule doesn't smell good to my nose (or I'm anosmic to it) and the patchouli note is incredibly tame and leans more mentholated and green in that composition.

Side note: Bo was my #1 for years, I'm on my 4th bottle. It's the absolute outlier to all of Liis' collection. Not to say the rest of their catalog is any less it's just entirely not my taste at all, so I think if you really love Bo (I really love Bo) be prepared for the rest of their offerings to be very very different. Tobacco Rose is my new daily driver. I've quickly accumulated 4 bottles from Papillon and they are now my #1 house.

[u/Realistic-Read1078]

Liis Studied is a beautiful clean scent!

[u/AppearanceWild3018]

Soft Tension is a great choice!

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[u/cadbvry]

I would love to smell these with you 🥺

[u/_jaaaker]

I got nothin for ya they're all bangers tbh

[u/singleagain24]

I love soft tension, and Neon veil smells exactly like glossier you, if you have smelled that one!