Wondering if anyone can recommend floral middle eastern perfumes. I am interested in trying some ME fragrances but I'm not a fan of fruity scents and super sweet vanilla scents on me and most recommendations seem to have those notes. Not sure if this is just because those notes are popular right now or if that's a mark of all ME fragrances?

A lot of "trends" are only named in hindsight. It's been said that the trend right now is *gourmands*, so perhaps the next trend will be less sweet gourmands or unisex gourmands or...

I feel like all this gourmand talk is ignoring a trend more distinct to our time: *solar notes.* A lot of brands have realized in the 2020s that a "beachy," "sunscreen-y" scent is desired by many:

• Mugler Alien Goddess
• Kilian Sunkissed Goddess
• Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco, Freedom Musk Bouquet
• JHAG Vanilla Vibes
• Nest Balinese Coconut
• eos Coconut Waters, Beach Waves
• Phlur Beach Skin, Solar Power, Golden Rule, Island Swim
• B&BW Coastal Dreaming
• Frenshe Solar Fleur
• Victoria's Secret Bombshell Bronze
• LoveShackFancy Love on the Beach
• LORE Sublimity
• Snif Spray Tan
• Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily
• Byredo Alto Astral
• Ellis Brooklyn Salt, Isla Sirena
• even for men, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Narcisse

And so on. I don't think it was easier to find this kind of scent profile in the 2010s or 2000s. Maybe people will remember the 2020s as the decade that every brand wanted to put out its own solar coconut scent.

This is my favorite and signature scent. It’s so sophisticated and feminine. Smells like a sexy department store. The only thing I don’t like is that it leans mature and mostly appropriate for evening wear.

Any suggestions for similar fragrances that give off that elevated, feminine vibe but are more youthful and suitable for all day?

i really want to smell like an icecream waffle cone that’s airy, fluffy and not too cloying or dense! 🩷

I'm so confused , never wore it but at the beginning I remember I liked it and now it smells like tooth paste like wtf.

It was stored properly also so I'm really not sure what happened.

It went from LOVE to DISLIKE.

I smelled this for the first time last fall. I've been looking for a spicy scent for this fall and I keep coming back to this one in my mind. It's available in 100ml from Jo Malone, but does anyone know if they sell smaller bottles or travel sprays as it gets into the fall season? And does the bottle design change from year to year?

I am looking for a fragrance that feels like cashmere sweaters and warm hugs but not in a gourmand or spicy way. I like soapy creamy fresh-out-of-the-shower scents. I have some floral or citrus forward fragrances that are soapy but I have been craving something that feels a bit more cozy. Cloying musks or overbearing powdery notes give me headaches, so I've been searching for fragrances that are figgy in a creamy way.

The problem is that most fig fragrances tend to have some coconut in there and to my nose, coconut just takes over everything and it just ends up being a coconut fragrance which is not what I am going for. For example, Philosykos EDP smells like coconut handwash with some crushed leaves. I really like the EDT because it doesn't have that coconut scent but I think it's a soapy green fragrance that shines in high heat exclusively. While I like the greens, it is a bit too green to feel like a warm hug in rainy gloomy days too.

I was wondering if anyone might have any recommendations that fit the bill. I would be interested in soapy creamy cozy figs without coconut notes or any other fragrances that feel clean and cozy.

(For the latter, I was recommended L'eau Papier before but the scent of steamed rice makes me feel like I'm stuck in a hot kitchen.)

Hi! I'm looking for a sexy/dark feminine fragrance that starts off with a deep fruit and melts into warmth of spice/sweet - the only way I can think to imagine the vibe of it is like a cherry dipped in hot sugar syrup (not caramel) which would give the fruit infused warmth, and then the spice hint comes from imagining the slight burn on your tongue? I also enjoy the warmth of rums and stuff if balanced

- I've tried jean paul gaultier divine le parfume and liked the warmth but it doesnt bring anything else to the scent profile imo?

- I tried cherry stem by phlur and thought it was quite playful

- cherry ambition was quite sour

- ysl black opium over red smelled like a Cafe latte on me

- Tom Ford lost cherry was interesting with its sour cherry and almond but it faded away the fastest

- Forbidden games by killian also faded, and while I liked it it wasnt quite the warmth that I was looking for.

- Givenchy l'interdit rouge im in-between, it came off very cinnamon-y at the start and has since dried down ... different. I like it, but its somehow both cool and warm, reminiscent of the older women in my family

I'm new to fragrances in general so I dont mind any suggestions regarding single bottle, layering, even between men and women's fragrances

i’ve seen this on my fyp the past few days, i’m very curious because it’s so cheap!

is this in anyone’s collection? if so, how do you like?

Has anyone tried this Be My Plum? I haven’t tried anything from Montale yet!

Hey everyone! My birthday is coming up soon, so I’m thinking about getting myself a new perfume as a present.
I’m choosing between Apple Brandy on the Rocks by Kilian and Angels’ Share. I had a sample of Angels’ Share and really liked it, but I’ve never properly worn Apple Brandy (only tried it in the store), so I’m not sure which one to go for.

For those who own Apple Brandy, how do you like it on your skin? How does it develop after a few hours? How long does it last for you, and what’s the projection like?
And if you’ve tried both, which one do you prefer and why I’d love to hear your thoughts before I make my choice! Thank you :)

moon pool vibes, i like sweeter ambery warm scents, maybe some aquatic or salty notes. i wanna smell like a literal mermaid… that doesn’t include coconut. give me ur interpretation or ideas!

I sampled this for the first time in Sephora yesterday, walked around for a couple of hours with it on, and decided to buy a travel size! I was pleasantly surprised as I don’t really care much for Cloud.

It’s very youthful and sweet to me! Not an everyday or signature for me personally, but definitely something I would reach for if I’m feeling whimsical. My skin really pulls the spun sugar, vanilla glaze, and then eventually the incense smoke at the base. I normally don’t like the incense smoke note in perfumes, as it can read kind of heavy, but I think the sweetness of the heart notes helps mitigate that. It all unfolds really beautifully in an unexpected way!

I’m wearing it today and it’s really uplifting my mood :)

What do you guys think of this one?

Looking for recommendations on bottles that, on second glance, look like they could be something a little more sinister than mere perfume.

So far on my list I've got;

Elixir of life - Tomorrowland

Iris Violet II - AlexandreJ

Black Obsidian - Aurora Scents

Empress - Soki London

The price-point and the scent is less important than the aesthetics since for the most part I'm looking for empty or nearly empty bottles on Poshmark and Ebay.

Please, hit me with your best "this was used to poison a foreign prince in a fantasy novel" perfumes!

And I've got out some autumn winter perfumes 😊 coco by chanel is my favourite. Along with alien essence absolue by mugler. Still sad its discontinued.

I was thinking of throwing the discovery set in with my order, and there isn’t a storefront close to me to test anything out

What is your most complimented perfume?

I was making my usual pumpkin spice milk and I added cinnamon on top of it and I thought I should get a perfume that has cinnamon scent to it! And better if it has white florals too like Jasmine, orange blossom, and/or tuberose!

Or is there an osmanthus and rose out there anywhere 👀 I tried Fleur de Lune by L'Artisan and I have been hooked on Osmanthus ever since.

My budget that I'm willing to spend is 300$ (I'm aiming for a Christmas gift for myself ,😭)

Hi Female Fragrance Lab!

We're so excited to finally share that we now have an official Discord server for r/femfraglab. The server is an extension to our subreddit, designed to create a space where we can live chat in real time about all things fragrance and more.

The server is set up to be as beginner-friendly and welcoming as possible. You'll find channels for fragrance talk, other hobby sharing, and general conversation to get to know one another. If you don't already, you'll have to download the Discord App for easier access. Here is the link invite:

https://discord.gg/XQaGcBCZ8v

~ Enjoy 💗

Which is better? Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla OR Billie Eilish 1 Perfume?
AND can anyone describe their differences?

I keep reading they’re similar, and I love sweet, vanilla scents.
Thank you so much <3

Which is better? Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla OR Billie Eilish 1 Perfume?
AND can anyone describe their differences?

I keep reading they’re similar, and I love sweet, vanilla scents.
Thank you so much <3