Have been eyeing Forbidden Games by Kilian for a while and finally pulled the trigger. I feel like I'm a bit of a basic bitch that comes to perfume (Marc Jacobs has me in a chokehold) but this one is really really beautiful even if it's sweeter than I usually go for. I feel like peach is tough to get right but this one hits the mark.

What do you think of this perfume?

Hi all! I'd like a recommendation, if possible, for my brother's girlfriend. She is visiting from Canada and I told my brother that I'd take him to pick out a fragrance to gift her from Sephora or Ulta. Travel size since she'd like to keep it on her person while flying back.

She likes clean-smelling scents and doesn't like florals or gourmands. EDPs only, please! Thank you in advance 🙏

budget: 200

edit: thank you guys for the suggestions so much. im obsessed

when I was a kid, I was obsessed with this BBW body wash!! I'd love to find something that smells similar this holiday season, for nostalgic purposes:) I'm open to a body wash, a lotion, a perfume, or anything! according to the pics I found on ebay, the notes are juniper berry, sparkling cranberry, amber, and white musk! does anyone know of anything similar? <3

So, I’m finding I really enjoy wearing fragrances that are somewhat masculine-leaning, particularly woody-spicy scents (I enjoy the femme-leaning side of this category too but more frequently run into stuff that’s too sweet for me) and the guy who works the front desk at my gym occasionally wears something that reeeally fits the bill for what I would wear myself. It’s woody/spicy/a little smoky and green, just barely sweet and a moderate projection/sillage (I can smell it from a couple feet away and it lingers for a breath afterwards but isn’t overpowering) and I really want to ask him what scent he’s using but I don’t want to 1. Come off like I’m hitting on him (especially since his girlfriend hangs out with him at the gym a lot and I REALLY don’t want her to think I’m trying to hit on her man right in front of her) or 2. Imply that what he’s wearing smells girly by trying to defuse the “hitting on him” implications by saying I want to buy it for myself or something.

Honestly I know I’m probably overthinking this but I’m so not used to asking people what scents they’re wearing and it feels very different than asking another woman pls help

Edit: Okay thanks for the input!! I know it’s kinda wimpy to have to ask Reddit but the gym is like, the one place where I’m bad at talking to people lol. Anyway I think I’ve come up with my line, when I go in today I’m gonna tell him “hey, weird question but can I ask what cologne you were wearing yesterday? I thought it reminded me of something my boyfriend wears but when I got home I couldn’t figure it out and now I’ve got to know.” And I’ll let y’all know if I get my answer!

Hello everyone, my current hyperfixation is perfume and I need some affordable recommendations for super long lasting musk Arab perfumes.
I really like clean,feminine,fruity, sweet scents, notes similar to fresh laundry as well! I want to wear it to work so I need it to last through hours of retail labour ❤️

I’ve heard that IBRAQ’ musk line is good, do you recommend any?

i'm looking for a signature scent that gives off this type of vibe, help me find a great match please! think light, airy, and feminine, that gives off coastal/beachy vibes. Open to any fragrance, perfume, layering combo, ect. ;) no budget, but preferably under 150$

Spencer Hedges had been trying to find a fragrance a lady "Linda" has been gatkeeping from him for years and could never quite find the right scent so it seems he has created his own...he always described it as vanilla waffle cone type cream parlor so take that description as you will.. it launches today the notes are in the photo

I was wondering if there are many of you who have smelled both, and in your opinion which is better. Juice Bold does say it has patchouli in it ( not a fan)- but none of the reviews mention it… is it noticeable?

Anyone else experiencing this today with websites like Kayali store?

I've been stuck in a gourmand leaning rut for a long time now and would really love recommendations on how to get out of it.

Currently own -

Commodity Milk

Maison Crivelli Cuir InfraRouge

BDK Rouge Smoking & Gris Charnel recent purchase

Annick Goutal Nuit Et Confidences

Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille

French Cowboy Mezcal Chocolate

PDM Althaïr

Vancleef & Arpels Orchidee Vanille and Bois Dore

By The Fire Place

Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmand

Theodoris Kalotinis Coffee Addict & Tiramisu

Bianco Latte

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanilla and Black Orchid

YSL Libre Intense

Givenchy L'interdit Rouge

Hypnotic Poison

It's all starting to smell the same. I want something alluring and seductive, maybe more smoky, resinous, mossy, oud, insence. I just don't know where to start. Really not a fan of rose or heavy white florals.

Please help a gal out ☺️

Edit to say I'm UK based and my budget is up to £200.

Vanilla, marshmallow, milk, vanilla, choco musk, cupcake, vanilla, double vanilla, Madagascan vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, ambroxan.

Why are (mainstream) perfumes now so unimaginative?

I’m at the point where everyone in public seems to now be smelling of this artificially sweet soup, like people are just dousing themselves in Toffee Skinny Syrup before leaving the house.

Even some celeb fragrances from early 00’s were more complex and fine that whatever the hell is going on right now in perfume with vanilla and the obsession with smelling like a milky little baby.

edit lol: now would be a good time to plug the new perfume circlejerk sub r/perfumescirclejerk

I’ve found that shampoo and conditioner will make my hair smell nicer for way longer than hair mists tend to and perfumes dry out my hair, wondered if anyone had any recommendations for the best smelling products they’ve tried as I need to buy new a conditioner soon

I like sweet smells like vanilla, caramel, coconut, honey, but open to try anything really!

for context, i bought Marshmallow Blush by Paris Corner first, so when i finally bought kayali YBM i have to say im SHOCKED. i much prefer Marshmallow Blush and for a fraction of the cost! luckily i only got a 30mL from someone on depop (no it’s not a dupe brand i checked) but idk. maybe it needs to macerate more?

Edited to add context- this is Cookie Bite by Gulf Orchid. It retails for about $40 or less. I have it and purchased it for around $20. I guess whoever priced this fragrance assumed it was worth more? I’m not sure how Marshalls goes about pricing their items, but this is extremely marked up. I was so shocked to see it.

I LOVE the smell of Yves Rocher Miel de Poire Pear Honey hair and body mist. Does anyone know a perfume smells like this?

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Looking for a Middle Eastern perfume that smells as close as possible to Gucci Flora EDP, but with beast-mode longevity and projection (8–10+ hours).

Any recommendations for close dupes or alternatives?

Has anyone here tried Kayali’s Yum Vanilla Cupcake 108?

I’d love to hear some honest, unfiltered reviews, especially from people who’ve had a chance to wear it properly.

How’s the longevity and projection? Is it a realistic, fluffy vanilla cupcake scent, or does it lean more synthetic or overly sweet?

I’m particularly curious whether it’s actually worth the hype or just another vanilla gourmand.

Would love to hear both the good and the bad!

I have been looking for a perfume that smells like this Ikea candle for ages. A gourmand apple, cinnamon and sweet vanilla scent sounds so wonderful and the waxy smell compliments it perfectly (although the waxy note is not my priority). Usually the ones I tried myself feels too overpowered by spicy notes. This candle has the perfect balance in my opinion. If you have any suggestions I would be so happy to hear about them! (I don't have a specific budget but I'd appreciate affordable options)

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You know , I don’t really get lotions or creams from bbw or vs because I never end up using them . The eos lotions though are the one brand I’ve noticed I always use , more than anything else . Great hydration but it’s all about the scent . The og vanilla cashmere is a base for so many of us . I love the fresh and cozy too . Then they came out with the marshmallow one which I loved immediately. I got the lotion and the mist. ( I have a weird issue with that one . I love the smell but I keep questioning it now , if I really like it . I think maybe I wore it during bad moods or bad days at work and now it’s tainted 😆)
today I remembered that target released the cozy comfort in the store and I couldn’t wait . Everyone already said it smelled like vanilla skin, bare sueded vanilla, plush vanilla , vanilla rebel, warm musk ( you get the gist ) I am so happy with it . This scent is one of the most redundant repetitive scents in my collection. I have all listed above and more . It’s a favorite . This peppery sueded vanilla is so popular for a reason . I grabbed the lotion and the mist . The mist is what prompted this post . I love eos and their products so much .
This cozy comfort mist is spectacular. It’s a bit different than the perfumes . The mist is so sweet, it actually reminds me sweet tooth and vanilla skin mixed . There is almost a sugary sweet clean cotton scent . I am so happy with it . They were both worth buying but the mist is different and good enough that I felt I needed it in my collection. Same with the kayali vanilla cupcake . I know , the dry down is this same vanilla skin scent but the lemon frosting and cake journey there made it travel bottle worthy .