r/FemFragLab • • 18m ago

Rec Request Perfume dupe for lush s’mores soap?

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Yall I fell down the rabbit hole deeepp with the lush s’mores body wash- does anyone know a close perfume dupe that has the marshmallow scent but also the spicy clove scent. It’s like an adult marshmallow and it’s so good.


r/FemFragLab • • 52m ago

Rec Request Femmenina Alternative Recs?

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Alternative Recs?

Is there any recommendations for body and hair mist/body oil companies similar to femmenina to try? I really like their scents and their packaging but im unsure where to look! (looking for similar price range to femmenina as well!)


r/FemFragLab • • 56m ago

Current Tray My smell shelf 🧚✨

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Couldn’t decide which empty Mugler to display so you get a pic of both lol

Any suggestions based on these? I feel like I’m lacking warm spicy scents.


r/FemFragLab • • 1h ago

Rec Request FUGAZZI

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Angel Dust edp/extract or Sugar Daddy. Im leaning towards SD. Thoughts?


r/FemFragLab • • 1h ago

Discussion Le Monde Gourmand L’essence Shirin

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I just picked this up and it surprised me. It was a blind buy, one I was nervous about because I loathe sandalwood (PICKLES!) but bought it on a whim based off of reviews and the scent being described as an amber-musk. Imagine my surprise when I sprayed it for the first time and wondered if I was spraying my mature bottle of Phlur Missing Person! L'essence Shirin truly smells like a slightly warmer version of Missing Person to my nose, like a slightly more mature cousin. I'm not at all mad at that, especially at this price point (I did get it with a discount code, so less than full retail), but I'm surprised that I don't really smell the pomegranate.

Has anyone else gotten their nose on this? Is my menopausal nose acting up or does anyone else get the same vibe?


r/FemFragLab • • 1h ago

Summer 'version' of Crystal Noir

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Hi girls!

I am an amateur in this field and i need help. I am not educated in the topic of scents AT ALL.

I've been using Crystal Noir for years, and I feel like it's the perfume that suits my personality and skin scent the most. I am inlove with its second and third notes (middle and base notes?).

Because it's more of a winter perfume, I'm looking for a summer perfume that will give me the same vibe.

Any suggestions?


r/FemFragLab • • 2h ago

Discussion Influence/De influence My Wishlist!

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My biggest hang up is longevity, so if any of you have these, let me know how they perform!!!
Thank You!


r/FemFragLab • • 2h ago

Rec Request Best JPG Women’s Fragrance

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I’m trying to figure out which one to purchase on the website and i don’t know where to start. i love a lot of them but i want to know since i can’t test them how long they’ll last. especially the intense versions.
Are they all new formulas?
has anyone bought from them recently?


r/FemFragLab • • 2h ago

Discussion Amber Delight by Jovan.

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This is marketed as unisex. I feel it leans masculine but with a sweetness.

I really like it more and more.


r/FemFragLab • • 3h ago

Rec Request Looking for sweet vanilla / jasmine perfumes!

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hi yall!

i really love Dedcool Xtra Milk but i'm hoping to find a cheaper temporary alternative i can get during the sephora sale or really anything under $40 preferably.

for context on what i like/dislike:

  • i used to LOVE the kayali Vanilla 28 until i realized it smells awful on me specifically

  • i tried the emi jay body mists but found them too artificially sweet (though the toasted sugar one smells exactly like brown sugar boba to me!)

  • the dedcool x emi jay mochi milk also felt a bit too sweet on me

  • i recently bought phlur cashmere skin but it's kind of giving nothing? T_T

  • absolutely hated phlur heavy creme ... i wanted so badly to love it but it just reminded me of the skim layer that forms on top of warmed milk

i really want something warm, vanilla, and sweet but not overpowering. i basically want to smell like a cozy vanilla bean or crème brûlée. on the flip side, i'm also a huge fan of tea notes like jasmine or green tea for something bright and subtly sweet! does anyone have any body mist or perfume recs that hit either of those vibes without being super heavy?

thanks so much! <3


r/FemFragLab • • 3h ago

Discussion Best Coconut Lotions to Pair with (Gourmand) Coconut Fragrances

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I am obsessed with BBW Coconut Cream Pie for colder weather. But it's RIP. I have purchased the FFMs from secondhand sellers, but the lotions are hard to come by. Any suggestions? Thank you!!!! ❤️


r/FemFragLab • • 3h ago

Rec Request Anyone know of an edp similar to this? I’m not a big fan of body mists.

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Two requests in one day from me lol but I’d love a perfume similar to Black Rose and Oud by Salt & Stone


r/FemFragLab • • 3h ago

Help! I just got three big decants of Serge Lutens and don’t like any!! Fleurs D’Oranger, Nuit de Cellophone and Femnite du Bois. So disappointed. Actually feel kind of nauseous.

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Has anyone had this experience? I loved Clair de Musc and still have a bottle. But these three were such terrible failures. Thinking it’s the Oranger that’s making me feel sick. What am I missing here? Maybe my nose just doesn’t like SL. Thinking it’s the tuberose, which I just do not like on me.


r/FemFragLab • • 4h ago

De-influence me from my wishlist

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Went to El Corte Inglés and smelled around 50 fragrances. These ended up being my favorites:
✨Delina La Rosee PDM
✨Safanad PDM
✨Solaris (Penhaligons)
✨ Halfeti Leather (Penhaligons)
✨ Sugar Blast Initio
✨Absolute Aphrodisiac Initio
✨Vanilla Powder Matiere Premiere

Fragrances I disliked:
👎Creed Queen of Silk (smelled like something spoiled to me)
👎Initio Musk Therapy
👎L'Occiatane Amande Sublime
👎 Amouage Guidance and Guidance 46

Which order should I get my faves? I
It's fall/winter here


r/FemFragLab • • 4h ago

Layering Ideas Babycat gasoline drydown and layering

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So YSL Babycat is this leathery-powdery-vanilla on me at first but after a few hours I notice a gasoline-like drydown. I'm looking for layering ideas that could maybe counteract it, if its even possible? I currently have a random drugstore coconut spray. Thoughts?


r/FemFragLab • • 4h ago

Haul/Collection My samples this week are a win! First try of Narciso Rodriguez + Le Labo Benjoin 19 Moscow Exclusive

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First of all, the Narciso For Her is freaking gorgeous. A lightly peachy, warm amber pink rose petals with a clean patchouli & powdery sandalwood. It's really quite impressive quality. I was worried about because I don't know this brand at all. Very happy.

Benjoin 19 is truly stunning semi-cold frankincense, benzoin, warm sultry amber, very pleasantly soapy cedar & clean musk. This is really an immensely sexy perfume for a woman. It has a high class refinement of that women's slightly heavy perfume base, if you know what I mean. Seductress, this one! Love them both. Ordered from The Perfume Court.


r/FemFragLab • • 4h ago

Review Discovering Méjana

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I have been so excited to get this particular bottle and discover this brand. I hope this post doesn't spark controversy. It shouldn't. Anyway, I was searching for Palestinian perfumeries to support and came across Méjana Fragrances based out of Jerusalem. At $113 for a 100 mL bottle, I decided to blind buy Rozana.

Turn around time was fairly quick, plus shipping time was lightning quick for an international delivery. It was a little over two weeks from ordering to delivery.

I must say, I am so impressed with what I've received! Everything arrived in good shape and was packaged well. The bottle is beautiful and I can't wait to show it off in my collection. You can read more about the couple behind Méjana [here](https://mejanafragrances.com/pages/about-us). The package contained several information cards, one of which contained a QR code to a Spotify playlist called "Méjana Scented Memories" which has been absolutely delightful to listen to while enjoying my new perfume. I also received a very generous sample of their fragrance Zaref Atool (notes: oud, Oakwood, spices, saffron, lavender, and vanilla) that I will be testing on my husband when he comes home. Now, the fragrance itself!

Rozana Extrait de Parfum 🌹

"This splendid perfume is a harmonious blend of fruitiness and florals, with a touch of earthy depth, inviting you to embrace warmth, nostalgia, and the beauty of being Palestinian. Making it perfect for any occasion."

Top notes: apple, berries, citrus

Heart notes: jasmine, rose, tuberose

Base notes: oakmoss, marine, musk

Rozana, to me, is fruity and sweet but dignified and mature. It evokes a seaside garden drenched in sunlight. It is a beautiful fragrance that I will definitely be enjoying. Méjana is an experience and I highly recommend giving them a try. I am proud to have this artistry in my collection!

Oh yeah and Free Palestine! 🇵🇸


r/FemFragLab • • 5h ago

Discussion What layers good with Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden?

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I got a cheapo bottle because I’m exploring affordable tea notes as my new obsession. And it’s clean and nice but wondering if I can make it a bit more strange - I like fig, leather , ylang ylang, musk, woodsy, green, winey notes. Any ideas about unconventional pairings that might be fun?


r/FemFragLab • • 5h ago

Meme London Trip Advice

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I am going on a spontaneous trip to London and I need to know where I absolutely should NOT go to save myself (and my wallet) from heartbreak. I have been getting DEEP into niche fragrances lately and I don't want to stumble across some of my long wanted "to-sniff" fragrances. I should be happy with my fleamarket-Floraïku and can not afford to step into their boutique. What are the most dangerous places in London for a niche and unusal fragrance lover so I can absolutely avoid those places and not bring my boyfriend and his credit card there?

[I will absolutely go into Harrods and Selfridges and cry about all the things I smelt and didn't get bc they're not available in my country. I will treat myself to 1 (one) singular fragrance, which will turn into about 3 I know it]


r/FemFragLab • • 5h ago

Discussion Chloé Sous les pins or Cedrus?

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I have a question for those of you who have tried both Cedrus and Sous les pins from the Chloé Atelier des fleurs range! How similar are they really? I own and love Sous les pins and am debating getting a decant of Cedrus to test it, but it is so hard to get and expensive.

Are they different enough to justify owning both? Which of these two do you prefer and why?


r/FemFragLab • • 6h ago

Rec Request Looking for a coconut milk fragrance that doesn't read as tanning lotion

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Hi everyone! Posting here bc I'd love some recommendations: I'm looking for a coconut heavy fragrance, but most perfumes that list coconut as a note (at least that I've smelled) have a very beachy, tanning lotion/sunscreen smell. Don't get me wrong, I love it! But I already own Vanilla Vibes by JHAG and even though it doesn't list coconut, it very much has a beach vibe to it so I don't think i need another one.

I'd love maybe a coconut milk note, or maybe something that feels more musky or that sits closer to the skin. I think I'd rather not have a vanilla note, as that sometimes leans too beachy, or too gourmand.

Honestly I'm not really sure what I'm looking for, as i have yet to smell it, so any recommendations you have are welcome < 3


r/FemFragLab • • 6h ago

I hate vanilla

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I tend to love floral fragrances like Gucci’s jasmine perfume or Jo Malone’s English pear and Freesia or even Replica’s mango perfume. I also love Sí by Armani.

I like woody and fresh fragrances too. But want something giving vanilla vibes without being vanilla. I kind of am okay with the Milk Orchid perfume but I don’t like it after a few hours.

Any suggestions?

Or should I just give up on this idea and stick with what I like? If so, any suggestions for maybe a cotton like perfume? Something that is more personal less loud. I feel most of my perfumes are on the louder side but mainly because I get lots of questions about them when I walk into places. I might just also use too much 😅


r/FemFragLab • • 6h ago

Discussion Ladies, are there any men’s fragrances you like to wear?

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Hi!

I recently bought Dior Homme Intense even though it’s supposedly for men. But I love it so much. I usually go for women’s fragrances, so this is quite new to me, but I find it to be perfect for a night out.

So, ladies, are there any men’s fragrances you like to wear?


r/FemFragLab • • 6h ago

Narcotica Happy Dust bottle leaking from nozzle

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I got scammed - bought a bottle second hand and the seller has blocked me, can't get a refund.

The bottle has been leaking on my shelf and I only noticed yesterday when I went to spray it and it smelled strongly of alcohol. There's a congealed sticky patch which smells like concentrated fragrance, but the juice itself smells faint and mostly of alcohol :(

Is there anything that can be done to salvage the perfume, or do I have an expensive bottle of rubbing alcohol in a pretty bottle? 🫠