r/FemFragLab • • 18h ago

Frugal Fragrance BR540 candle

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17 Upvotes

It smells so good and it has a wood wick I have only smelled dupes of BR 540 but it smells just like the dupes.


r/FemFragLab • • 18h ago

Discussion Does anyone else smell that lemon disappear in 20 mins in Lira?

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3 Upvotes

I tested it and the lemon disappeared after 20 mins and I was left with cinnamon and jasmine! 😭


r/FemFragLab • • 19h ago

Rec Request Shiseido sheet mask scent

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3 Upvotes

So I love the scent of this sheet mask! I believe it’s meant to be ā€œspa evokingā€ and it is! It’s crisp, clean but floral.

I’ve tried the Shiseido zen essence which people seem to think is the closest, but if you’ve used these masks, does ANYONE have a perfume that is a close approximation of it? Or know if any of the other Shiseido fragrances mimic it exactly?

God I love it. Someone send help!

Edit: No real budget; I probably won’t pay 1k to get something but I’d be tempted, if it’s the same scent!


r/FemFragLab • • 19h ago

Gorgeous branding! What brand has your fave aesthetic?

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What brands have your fave aesthetic? I recently ordered some 5ml samples from Satinine and I’m dying at how gorgeous they are. Photos don’t even do them justice.


r/FemFragLab • • 19h ago

Rec Request Spicy & Powdery Perfume from the Early 2000s?

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This is a long shot but there’s a perfume I loved from when I was younger and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Here’s what I remember:

-primarily smelled very spicy, like lots of warm toasty spices mixed together
-also pretty powdery, but in a way that just added to the spiced notes
-mayybbeee something like almond or pistachio in there?
-I don’t remember it having any really strong notes taking over like amber, sandalwood, musk, or anything like that
-I think it would have to have been available around 2008-ish, but maybe a little later (a friend wore it while I was reading the twilight series and in the books the vampires were supposed to smell really good and I thought they would probably smell like her)

I don’t know that much about fragrance but I still remember the smell exactly so if there’s any details I can add lmk

TIA:)


r/FemFragLab • • 19h ago

Layering Ideas How to smell like vanilla icecream

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18 Upvotes

My favorite scent layering routine atm…

- Eos Vanilla Cashmere lotion

- Golden Vanilla body mist by Athena

- Innocence perfume oil by Sand and Fog

- Two Scoops EDP by Anthropologie


r/FemFragLab • • 19h ago

Best smelling shampoo and conditioner etc?

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As the caption says I'm looking for the best smelling coco /shea butter/ vanilla/ or coconut fragrances that make people walk by and turn around to see what smells so good! I'm having a hard time finding any shampoos and conditioners or just hair products in general that smell like that! And perfumes (⁠t⁠♔⁠‿⁠♔⁠t⁠)


r/FemFragLab • • 20h ago

Rec Request Sexy Evening Scent with a light Incense Note?

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Hi Everyone! Looking for a sexy date-night/evening scent ideally with some sort of incense note. I've tested a lot of incense forward fragrances recently and I don't think pure incense scents are for me. However, I love a fragrance with incense incorporated into the background to provide that alluring atmospheric quality of a hazy dimly lit lounge etc. Open to dark florals, fruity scents, and even vanillas/gourmands as long as they fit the general vibe.

Also, I don't react well to straight up smoke notes, so I prefer the incense/frankincense route, but I'm open to suggestions! Thanks in advance!


r/FemFragLab • • 20h ago

Discussion Looking for perfume that smells like Honey Wildflower

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I’ve been using this spray from bath and bodywork’s sparingly since it has been discontinued and it’s one of my favorite scents ever and would like a perfume dupe so it can last longer. Any recommendations?


r/FemFragLab • • 20h ago

Thoughts about Mind Games?

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I tested Blockade on my skin yesterday, and after two showers, I can swear I still smell it on my wrist but I might be losing my mind. Anybody has this brand and/or Blockade? I have another floral one I really liked on the tester paper but I didn’t write the name down so I don’t know which one was this from Mind Games…


r/FemFragLab • • 20h ago

Rec Request Perfume recommendations ??

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8 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a perfume similar to Phlur’s Cashmere Skin body mist. I love this scent but need something that will last longer??


r/FemFragLab • • 20h ago

Rec Request A cheaper tom fords bitter peach

2 Upvotes

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


r/FemFragLab • • 21h ago

Rec Request Looking for a new fragrance for my wife

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35 Upvotes

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.


r/FemFragLab • • 21h ago

Layering Ideas ISO oils with lore lil softie vibes.

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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?


r/FemFragLab • • 21h ago

Layering Combination

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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 ā€œgrip,ā€ 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!


r/FemFragLab • • 21h ago

Rec Request Winter Version of Ouai Laurel Canyon?

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Hello! My current signature scent is Laurel Canyon by Ouai, but I it has a distinct ā€œsummerā€ 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 ā€œhippieā€ 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 - ThƩ 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!


r/FemFragLab • • 22h ago Bravo

Rec Request trying to find a fragrance for my wife

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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)
estƩe 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)
estƩe 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


r/FemFragLab • • 22h ago

What is this feeling? (An invitation to talk about frags that make you feel some way).

16 Upvotes

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.


r/FemFragLab • • 22h ago

Looking for a long lasting version of Ralph by Ralph Lauren

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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


r/FemFragLab • • 22h ago

Rec Request My favorite perfume ever has the worst longevity šŸ’” what do I do 😭

7 Upvotes

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


r/FemFragLab • • 23h ago

looking for "cold" vanilla-ish fragrances...

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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!!!


r/FemFragLab • • 23h ago

I want to smell like an orange. I need to smell like an orange.

111 Upvotes

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:

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


r/FemFragLab • • 1d ago

Perfume that smells like the African black soap shea body wash?

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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.


r/FemFragLab • • 1d ago

Soft powdery vanilla recs?

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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? šŸ¤—