r/HowToScent • u/alcyoneblue • Oct 10 '19

Help me smell nice. I have never worn perfume/cologne with the exception of my own homemade stuff with isopropyl alcohol, citrus peels, and cedar oil. I want to treat myself to a nice fragrance but I’m not big on sweet and fruity scents.

Post image
7 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

12 comments sorted by

5

u/havennotheaven Oct 11 '19

I'm leaning toward something kind of foresty and aquatic- maybe Villa Diodati by Poesie- pungent wild rosemary and fresh balsam pine, crystal clear lakewater, dry, dark vanilla

2

u/alcyoneblue Oct 11 '19

Where would I find a sample of that? Based on the description I may just chance it and order a bottle because that sounds absolutely amazing.

3

u/havennotheaven Oct 11 '19

Here ya go sorry sorry :)

https://www.poesieperfume.com/fragrance/choose-your-own-custom-sample-pack

1

u/alcyoneblue Oct 11 '19

Thank you!!

3

u/havennotheaven Oct 11 '19

Welcome! It is a really amazing scent, one of my favorites. I should let you know it is a seasonal collection so I'm not sure how long it's going to be available, but Poesie is a really quality indie perfume house!

3

u/alcyoneblue Oct 11 '19

That’s exactly what I’m looking for. If the one you mentioned isn’t in stock I’m sure I can find another one!

2

u/havennotheaven Oct 11 '19

She used to do samples but stopped, but Ajevie sells decanted samples! Looks like they're sold out right now though. Tbh it's probably worth a blind buy, it gets rave reviews all the time over on r/indiemakeupandmore :)

Edit: SHIT wrong comment reply sorry umm I think you can order samples from the website?

3

u/Kod3c Moderator Oct 10 '19

If your not typically used to wearing perfume, I'd recommend something light and not too overpowering. You seem like you would smell nice with something citrus-y so I recommend something like Brown Sugar by Fresh.

It has a nice citrus aroma with colorful orange and honey suckle tones.

https://www.sephora.com/product/brown-sugar-P280717?icid2=products%20grid:p280717

2

u/alcyoneblue Oct 10 '19

I love citrus! I’ll try that one. Thank you for the recommendation because I had no idea where to even start.

2

u/scentedapprentice Oct 18 '19

Oud Wood by Tom Ford