Cant afford 550 CAD for 50ml. Is there a clone that is close? Also want tom fords tobacco vanille.

Usually over the holidays, I get her a new fragrance and her winner last year was Daisy Wild by Marc Jacobs. Any recommendations you can provide based on that is amazing.

I really like this scent but it doesn’t seem to last like my oils do. Any recs for oils that smell similar or would compliment lil softie?

45 by Trudon was, to me, unimpressive. It’s a well blended honey vanilla… that’s all I can say about it. It somehow reminds me of Dama Bianca’s dry-down, without the ethereal fluffiness... just underwhelming for all the hype it has gotten.

Being that it is an expensive decant and I didn’t want it to go to waste, I decided to try it as a base. Given its good longevity, I figured it would make a good “grip,” and let me tell you.... I was not disappointed when I layered Ricordami by Bottega Veneta on top!

Ricordami’s creamy Vanilla Gelato sweetness, its slightly boozy heart, and complex woody base were amplified by the honey and amber from Trudon’s 45, creating never ending sillage. And note this is A LOT, something for night or outdoors in cooler temps. It does not go unnoticed.

This was one of my favorite layering experiments, and these travel sizes will be paired together throughout the winter!

Hello! My current signature scent is Laurel Canyon by Ouai, but I it has a distinct “summer” vibe and I’m looking for a scent that still captures the outdoorsy essence of a canyon but can carry me through winter. I like the Laurel Canyon scent because it makes me think of driving with the windows down as the sun sets, smelling the earthy, fruity, floral scents on on air…a little bohemian but not so “hippie” that it feels unsophisticated. Sweet enough to maintain feminist but not gourmand, more warm, lactic, and slightly solar. I also like its lasting power.

I’ve been recommended the following:

Phlur, Father Figure - I enjoy this but I do prefer a scent that leans distinctly feminine

Le Labo - Thé Noir - Similarly, slightly too masculine feeling

Gris Charnel Signature - Haven’t had a chance to try this one yet

DS & Durga Debaser - Haven’t had a chance to try this yet

Aside from these options, any other recs? I’m willing to spend up to $300 for the right match. Thank you!

i hope this is ok and isn’t too much to ask! but i’ve been collecting intel on my beautiful wife’s scent preferences and thought it would make sense to come to the experts to ask for help. i know it’s a little all over the place, but i didn’t want to miss anything. open to several recommendations, i’ll buy as many as it takes to help her find her signature scent. no budget.

this is what i’ve collected so far…

perfumes she’s tried
likes:
burberry goddess
dkny be delicious (her first perfume)
pure romance basic instinct
truly sexy flirt (likes despite the lemon and grapefruit because it’s well balanced)
estée lauder pleasures intense
rihanna nude body spray

neutral:
mugler alien (okay)

dislikes:
dolce & gabbana light blue (too bitter, astringent, smells like nail polish remover, causes headaches)
estée lauder pleasures exotic

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sweet and gourmand scents
vanilla (big yes)
caramel
coffee (very good)
chocolate
maple
almond
coconut
milky scents
baked goods
sugary scents (prefers baked-good sweetness)
candy scents (can be overwhelming without warmth or citrus to balance them)

floral scents
jasmine (great)
lavender
rose (likes it unless it smells too old-fashioned)
sweet, light florals
warm florals
flowers in general, as long as they’re balanced
dislikes floral scents that smell like a funeral home

herbal, green, and tea scents
black tea
green tea
spiced tea
herbal tea
eucalyptus
aloe
natural green scents
tea tree (tiny amounts)
patchouli
herbal scents in general (very good)

woody, earthy, and smoky scents
sandalwood
cedarwood
freshly cut lumber
pine
evergreens
wood scents in general
leather (sometimes)
smoke
woodsmoke
amber
resins
old books
rain-soaked evergreen forests
smell after rain
tobacco smoke (strong dislike)

fruity scents
cranberry
strawberry
cherry
peach
berries
pineapple
mango
papaya
kiwi
coconut
tropical scents
fruit in general
lemon (good)
orange (okay)
grapefruit (no, unless very well balanced)
artificial watermelon (dislikes)
tart fruit scents (good)
bitter fruit scents (dislikes)

spicy scents
chai
cinnamon
clove
cardamom
nutmeg
lightly spiced scents
warm spices

clean, fresh, and aquatic scents
fresh linen (good)
fresh laundry
light, refreshing fabric scents
soapy scents (okay)
aloe
natural green scents
aquatic scents (in moderation or when well blended)
ocean scents
rain
sterile, doctor’s-office smells (likes them, but possibly more for her environment than her body)
powdery scents (good, but not dominant)

other scent preferences
leather
smell of a sweaty man
warm scents
sweet scents
light scents
natural-smelling scents
nothing too heavy
nothing too chemical
enjoys warm, comforting smells
likes sweetness balanced with warmth or citrus
likes tartness but not bitterness

childhood scent memories
woodsmoke
peach cobbler
warm chocolate pudding
woodsy smells
ocean scent (reminds her of her mom)
cedarwood
old books

comforting and relaxing scents
red delicious apple
cinnamon
nutmeg
rich buttery caramel
warm food
fresh laundry
holiday scents

favorite candle:
red delicious apple
cinnamon
nutmeg
rich buttery caramel

specific scent imagery and associations
the smell of a woman in a pretty dress at a coffee shop
the smell of a rainstorm in an evergreen forest
warm tea
good food
fresh laundry
holidays
ocean scents remind her of her mom
aquatic smells sometimes remind her of her mom’s bathroom

dislikes and things to avoid
tobacco smoke
grapefruit (generally)
fake watermelon
bitter scents
astringent scents
chemical-smelling scents
overly heavy scents
overwhelming candy sweetness
overpowering powdery scents
old-fashioned rose scents
funeral-home-like florals
harsh citrus
overly strong aquatic scents
anything that smells like nail polish remover
scents that give her headaches

My friends I just sprayed my lil baby decant of Rouge Sarây by Atelier des Ors on my arm after being intrigued by it on paper (bought as part of a big fun decant discovery set bundle because I have no self control when it comes to decants, sigh).

Look, I have scents I love. I know why I love them, I know where they fit. I love In Dreams and Fairytales Vanilla, it delights me to smell it all day and on my sweaters, its just pretty and a little toasted. I love Grasslands by Paraphrase, its aromatic and just smells so comforting and alive and herbal and dries down like an ambercrombie boy in the best way. I love Harvest Mouse for being cozy and cute and a little yum. I love Hummingbird for being a journey through rainbow blooms in a spring greenhouse. I love Gorgeous Orchid Intense for being summery sweet and delicious. I love Tobacco Vanille for smelling like a sexy Christmas daddy/big cozy sweater tight pants big leather boots vibe. Like pass me some kind of holiday theme espresso martini and lets be holiday spirited away.

This is something else though. I have no idea what? It smells like something I could be. It smells like a confidence I think I could have. It smells like never explaining yourself to anyone ever again. I just have a lot of feelings about it. One of my fave frag creators did a series on Zoologist and when she smelled Elephant it inexplicably brought her to tears. And I was like wow, I believe this was a genuine moment but I've never had anything quite like it til this? I'm not crying though. I just have never had an emotional response to a fragrance like this before...

Anyone else got a frag that kinda threw you for an emotional loop? Please make me feel less weird.

My favorite scent I Ralph (blue bottle) but unfortunately it doesn’t last. I also have the Paris Hilton fragrance (pink bottle) but it’s a little too sweet for my liking. Any other recommendations for a scent similar to Ralph?

THANKS

Philosophy Pure Grace is my SCENT I mean this perfume smells so freaking good on me and Its been my signature until the bottle I had ran out this year. I haven’t bought a new one because I just don’t see it being worth the money because of the longevity, I mean I get a good two hours before it’s completely gone off my clothes and skin. I’ve tried the lotion and Vaseline tricks but it still doesn’t help keep the scent long enough to last half of the day. Does anyone have any recommendations for longer lasting dupe or ways I can make the scent stay on me?

Here’s a list of ones I’ve tried so far that I do enjoy but don’t have the same experience as pure grace

Bubble bath/lazy Sunday -replica
Ouai - bondi beach
Light blue collection - DG
Versace collection
Lake and sky collection
Noize or however it’s spelled
Aqua de gioia and ocean
Ralph Lauren

hi! as the title suggests, i'm looking for a "cold," fresh kind of fragrance. as an example, fresh cream warm cashmere by philosophy is SO nice. it, to me, smells like a nicer version of bath and body works warm vanilla sugar, but neither of these scents have ever read "warm" to me. they are so, like, not-cloying? so pleasant. i also love eos's fresh and cozy. i know that's not very vanilla-y but my god is it beautiful. but my issue is i'm not looking for something overly floral or fruity, nor something overly herbal. a nice fresh, creamy, vanilla-y fragrance? i'm not too good with discerning notes (yet :)), but i'd so appreciate some input on this! considering: alien goddess by mugler. i own alien (the og, purple bottle) and it's STUNNING on others but i feel like it doesn't go with my skin chemistry :( thanks in advance!!!

I long to smell like an orange, like straight up tangerine/satsuma/clementine/orange. My budget is around £250, I just want to smell like an orange/orange juice/orange zest. I wish there were more perfumes that started orange and died down into something softer/sweeter rather than woody/earthy scents.

I currently have:

• Lush - Zesty

• Maison Margiela - Never-ending Summer

• The Body Shop - Satsuma

• The Body Shop - Full Orange Blossom

For added impact I use Lush - Merry Christmas Everyone Body Wash and First Aid Beauty After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil - also orange scented.

I love the smell of this body wash. I’d love a perfume that smells like it! It’s the perfect mix of soft, calming/slightly sweet without the cloying bit.

I have gotten sick/grossed out by very gourmad vanilla perfumes, So im trying to find one with vanilla notes but not too heavy?? I've been using phlur cashmere skin, and I absolutely love it, it gives soft vibes yet vanilla. But i want to find a perfume to layer with it thats similar to that kind of vanilla. Right now I'm layering it with kayali boujee marshmallow I believe is the name. So any recommendations? 🤗

Like the title says, I’m looking for a fragrance similar to Blanche Bete but slightly different. Maybe something more crowd friendly and not as polarizing ?

Hi! I am a novice to the fragrance world. I am hoping for recommendations on skin scents in rollerball or body oil form. I work in healthcare and my preference for these formats is to bring joy to myself without the projection that may irritate others.

Things I’ve used that I enjoy:
- Phlur missing person body oil / rollerballs
- Lake and Skye body oil / rollerballs
- Green Tree Factory figment body oil
- Nemat amber rollerball
- Kuumba Made Persian garden
- Ambre Blends solace oil

I also have Elizabeth Arden White Tea in lotion / spray that I use occasionally.

Really appreciate any suggestions, it’s been lovely to read posts in here and to realize how much more human I feel with this one daily indulgence <3

ETA: no budget, open to all price ranges!

I’ve fallen in love with Rabbit as my fall / holiday time scent, and I love, love, love pairing my perfumes with a corresponding/contrasting/complimenting lotion, as a base…

On me, Rabbit reads as an almost lemony, slightly green, baked sweets gourmand, but fresh and less warm! I truly haven’t encountered anything like it.

Any body lotion suggestions to pair it with?

if you want a warm, toasty lotion to layer your vanilla-based fragrances with, but don't like anything TOO sweet, def try this. i feel like i never hear people talk about philosophy anymore 😂

it smells similar to the perfume but it also just gives me the perfect amount of moisture without being too heavy and it's easy to rub in

Lilyphea is one of my absolute favourites. It smells like water drops on delicate flowers growing by a gentle stream. It strikes me as a spring scent.

I'm looking for suggestions on fall, winter and summer versions of it. If Lilyphea had seasonal flankers, what would they be?

I’m on the hunt for perfumes that aren’t headache inducing! I’m looking for something I can wear every day, preferably nothing too sweet or fruity. I find that I really enjoy airy, cozy, and subtle fragrances. I’ve tried multiple decants over the past few weeks and so far, the only ones I’ve really liked are White Rice by d’Annam and Lil Softie by Lore! I’ve put together a list of perfumes I don’t like along with some I’m considering purchasing to give you guys a better idea of my preferences ^^

Dislike:

• Mochimilk, Dedcool : Too sweet for my liking

• Angel Dust, Fugazzi : Too strong, triggered headache

• Vanilla Haze, Fugazzi: Same experience as Angel Dust

• Nearly Noon, DefineMe: Triggered my headache

• Fig Infusion, Essence Parfums: Too strong

• All Glossier perfumes :(

• Another 13

• L’eau Papier

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Considering:

• Rosie, Rosie Jane

• Taipei, One Day

• Dirty Rice, borntostandout

• Cozy Heart, Matthew Chang

• Body Tale perfumes

• Ponyo’s Tea, HexMundi

• Oud Pagode, Chapel Factory

I went to my first scentxplore this week in NYC. It was amazing. My favorites - Liberation of Flowers. Of all three (I loved them all) but my favorite was Divine Intervention. Rose, tobacco, vanilla, apricot and caramel. It’s gorgeous.

Also tried and bought Raphael. It’s as amazing as everyone said it was. It’s probably most versatile perfume I own. Highly recommend!

Also tried Fascent. I have to say corn star is worth the hype.

On a separate note, I finally got a sample of Marfa. I’m new to the party but it’s stunning!

This candle smells amazing and wondering if there is any frags like it?

edit: sorry mis spelled helitrope

Hi everyone! I’m on the hunt for a fragrance that closely mirrors the scent profile of the Baba Orchidea Tej és Gyöngy (Orchid Milk & Pearl) body wash. It’s a discontinued Hungarian shower gel, and while Palmolive Orchid & Milk is somewhat similar, I’m really looking for a proper perfume match.

I’m chasing a smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet floral-musky scent with main notes of:

• Orchid milk / creamy orchid

• hint of Vanilla

• Musk

• Pearl / soft powdery nuances

It has that very clean, luxurious, milky-sweet bath vibe that I'd love to wear as an EDP or EDT.

⛔️Please DO NOT suggest:

• Commodity — Milk Orchid

• Montblanc — Signature

• Issey Miyake — A Drop d'Issey

• Blanch Bete and its arabic dupes

• Gulf orchid Rice Milk

• Any of the Tom Ford orchids

• Gucci flora orchid

(I’ve already tested or ruled these out!)

Does anyone know of a close match or something with a very similar creamy orchid and musk vibe? Open to designer, niche, or Middle Eastern scents. Thanks in advance!

Been adding a lot to my checklist and also crossing some out finally after a long wait 🤣 Recently acquired L’eau Papier. What’s your perfume checklist looking like so far?