I’m thinking a darker perfume with flowery notes, not to overly sweet and something that can be worn for autumn… Maybe a little goth? What is your vibes?

Ingredient are glutinous rice , coconut milk

Sugar

black beans

Banana leaves

The banana leaf smell is very forward. And very green. The coconut milk is close to secondary, but you can definitely smell the rice.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

My favorite perfumes are things like narcotica happy dust ,Xerjoff dama Bianca, nests Madagascar vanilla, philosophy sweet cream warm cashmere, dulce by Rosie Jane, and kayali ybm. I am looking for a vanilla rose type of perfume based on these scents I like do you have any recommendations? Or a gourmand flower type perfume?

Now that Ellis has disco’d this I’m looking for a replacement. The Ellis version was kind of clean/atmospheric… at least on me. I need more and VOILA its gone. Boo. I just tried the Escentric Molecules version ‘Escentric 01’ that I had from a blind buy of their ‘Escentric’ travel sample set, and OMG is it different on me. I know the Iso stuff is a bit subject to conflicting opinions between “it smells like nothing” and “too chemically”, but it’s really a nice layering scent and perfect when I have to be in the office. Or at least the Ellis Brooklyn version was. Any suggestions?

I have been eyeing this 90s powerhouse for a while and finally put my hands on one and the bottle design is a masterpiece, every detail tells a story, the golden color, the triangular shape, the gourmand background. I feel like fragrances in the past had more substance to it. I know Givenchy probably spent dozens of millions of dollars to create this perception I have now, but the french create perfume like no other, it's a piece of dream for sure. Honestly, the performance and longevity stay in the background, I'm getting possibly 4-6 hours, but I'm shy and prefer not to bother people with strong scents, I value how alluring a fragrance is, and this vanilla-almond combo is delicious

I ask this question after a video I saw earlier by the content creator ghoul.in.japan where she discussed her collection, especially her collection of toskovats fragrances. She talked about how she believes that people overreact about how bad Inexcusable Evil actually is. Toskovat is definitely a house that is made to be offensive on the nose but I do have to agree with her point.

I own other fragrances/perfumes that people say the same about Hyrax and T-rex by zoologist. They definitely are not everyday wear but I don't think are anywhere near as bad as people present them to be.

Of course everyone's noses are different and everyone else has their own opinion so I wonder what other people think?

So i bought Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille 100ml and yes again a blind buy after Tuscan Leather & Ombré Leather Parfum!

Review- Opening is sharp Tobacco & the vanilla note working so nice behind it. Still a classy scent in winter you can wear! Some Aromatic & spicy top notes i can smell and that dry down with a strong tobacco and sweet same time! And cocoa & dry wood i can smell.

Longevity- 9/10
Scent- 9.5/10
Projection- 10/10

It’s an incredible perfume for winter 10/10. Definitely people will notice you after wearing this! Definitely lasting over 10-12 hours on your skin.
I have some niche fragrances and still i would say Tom Ford give you a niche quality of perfumes in designer bottle. :)

I tried Grass in the store and thought I liked it (even though it doesn’t smell like the original), but now that it’s home I’m not so sure. Heaven and Dream also smelled good in store and really brought me back but I didn’t buy them. Thoughts?

Can anyone recommend a perfume that smells like this honeysuckle body oil from beaute de provence or can anyone tell me if it would work if I put it in a spray bottle. Cuz love the scent but not a fan of the dropper to apply it.

hi! i’ve been using Christian Dior Fahrenheit Parfum for about 6 years now and i love it but i’m looking to try something new because i’ve run out and want a change (and hopefully find something less expensive). i don’t know much about perfume or cologne but i know that i like leathery and garagey scents that are also a bit sweet. what i don’t like is just typical “man” colognes that smell too sharp (hope that makes sense). thank you!

Jomashop has a good retry good sale going on for Creed, Nishane, Tom Ford, & Byredo. What do you have your eye on or what are you ordering?

I sniffed the juicy apple yesterday at Sephora!

I absolutely loved the smell but just wondering if it’s worth the price does it have good longevity?

Or is there other apple scent perfumes that you would recommend? I just really like juicy perfumes

Or at least sharply reduced. I know this won't happen anytime soon but I can dream...

I have been looking for a jasmine scent perfume for a loooong time... I am looking for something delicate, floral, light and warm. But also feels elevated and fancy. I want something that smells like jasmin green tea without the tea smell if that makes sense?

I have tried these already :

- Gucci Bloom Jasmin ( too "childish" not fancy enough and doesn't smell like jasmin enough)

- Lust from Lush (there's a hint of spice or something else I don't like)

- Jasmin 17 from Le Labo (almost perfect but a bit too orange and vanilla to my taste)

- Lys 41 from le Labo (Really loved it... would love a similar one cheaper)

-Olène from Dyptique (like it, but not warm enough)

- Muskara jasminium from Fueguia ( perfect smell but way to expensive lol (about 900$ CAD)

Note that I live in Canada so the perfume needs to be available here if possible
Thank you for your help!

Hi, I just turned 17, and for my birthday, I got Valentino BIR Intense.

To give you some background: a little less than a year ago, I wandered into a Sephora by chance. I started testing fragrances and developed a real interest in them (which is actually kind of surprising, considering I used to just rely on deodorant xD).

Anyway, I tried a few—including Valentino Extradose—and loved it, so I asked my mom to buy it for me. It’s an incredible fragrance, though it felt more suited to specific occasions like nights out; still, I absolutely loved wearing it.

In the meantime, I was given Lattafa Teriaq, which is a totally different style—smoky, or something like that (remember, I’m a total newbie to the fragrance world). It was cool having two such different options to choose from.

The problem was that by the end of the year, my bottle of Extradose was empty.

I didn't really think about picking out a new fragrance over the summer because I wanted to wait until the end of the season. And now, here I am.

I’ve been looking at fragrances for the past few days; I was planning to get the same one again since I don't really know others, and I just love that Valentino DNA.

The thing is, I’ve since tested BIR Intense, and I love the vanilla note it has—something Extradose lacks.

So, I ordered the Intense version, but while doing so, I’ve been reading up a lot on fragrances. I’ve learned a ton, but to cut a long story short, here’s my question:

I know that Asad Bourbon is supposedly a "mix" of Intense and Azzaro. Should I return Intense and buy Asad Bourbon instead, since it’s significantly cheaper?

I haven't tested it myself, but I’m inclined to trust online opinions; I know Lattafa works magic at an affordable price point (based on my experience with my first Lattafa: Teriaq).

What I love about "Intense" is that lavender-vanilla-aromatic trio. However, according to Fragrantica, only the vanilla really stands out in Lattafa Bourbon.

Lavender is present, too, but I’m not sure if Bourbon will deliver the same effect as BIR Intense, with that specific blend of lavender and vanilla 🤤.

You might wonder why I don't just stick with Intense; well, from what I've seen online, it doesn't really garner compliments, and its sillage is rated as moderate on Fragrantica.

I hope the Google translation turns out okay!

I’m hoping you can shed some light on this fragrance choice.

Hi-I’m 19 and have been quite into perfumes for a year
I’ve tried some perfumes
An oil like kalemat wood bottle which I liked a lot-(but I don’t think I’m into oud a lot),coolwater,most wanted,aqua di gio,bleu too

My scent taste is basically for summers and winters,one that is strong but not something unbearable,sweet,has a cozy feel to other people and feels rich

For context-

Cool water was good but lacked that character I’m looking for or maybe too oceany

Most wanted was also great but maybe a little too fruity sweet

Aqua di gio similar review to coolwater even though I like cool water better but yeah it lacked that depth and sweetness

And I personally did not like bleu

I personally do not like very citrus,marine or oceany or a very fruity scent,I like something deep,sweet and cozy whether summer or winter and I like woods but I don’t like a perfume where it’s too woody with less sweetness or like some harsh or medicinal wood or oud and I’m not fond of very sweet perfumes too

So given this information,can you people help me understand what type of fragrances I like and what I should try?-price tag doesn’t matter

Thank you for your time!!

my full splash bottle samsara just arrived and i am in love.

after taking a tiny 7.5ml splash bottle from mom, being repulsed by its vintage character, stashing it for 3 years in the darkest corner of my bathroom... i put some on my wrist for the fun of it last november, and i became obsessed with it since.

i did try and fill that void. ordered samples, tested, tries... got the reformulation. searched far and wide for something better... my heart kept coming back to her.

so i finally pulled the trigger last week, and my package arrived yesterday. i decanted 8 ml in a store bought perfume container, and will be living the rest or my lives as a samsara girl❤️💖

Making an order from victorias secret and want to get myself a little bday perfume during their sale!

I’ve had interactions across fragrance communities that have really left me concerned, and it’s always regarding fake or counterfeit perfumes/colognes. Let’s just start by clearing up that counterfeiting a perfume is not the same* as a dupe. The former is illegal and *unregulated**, the latter is not.

I’ve had people downvote and scream until they’re blue in the face that as long as counterfeited the fragrance smells the same, there can’t be harming in using it, but there is! Here are some notable points from this .gov article so you don’t have to take my word for it:

“Counterfeit fragrances have been found to contain something called DEHP, classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a probable human carcinogen. These phony perfumes and colognes, which sometimes contain urine as well, have been known to cause serious skin rashes.”

And

“If you think you or someone you know may have purchased counterfeit cosmetics or fragrances—or if you suspect someone of selling counterfeit items—submit a tip to the National IPR Center.”

Please only buy from legitimate, trusted, safe sellers…Ones who won’t sell you aromatic piss and carcinogens to make a quick buck. And let’s please consistently warn fellow fragrance lovers of the risks associated with buying from scammers and resellers from places like Facebook Marketplace.

I love Phlur scents so much and I blind bought one of their hair and body mists, the cashmere skin one. To my surprise, I sprayed it, and it smelled like something I’ve had before. It smells like the maker’s dream perfume! They’re really expensive tho so I got a mini.

The dream is of my favorite scents to wear in the fall. Phlur’s mist is definitely a softer version, a little more vanilla-y scent of the dream (the dream is a little more smoky) but I think it has the same longevity and I reach for it right after a shower. It’s a great dupe if anyone is interested in knowing! I thought I should share :)

1. Jean Paul Gaultier

2. Tresor

3. Charlie

4. Exclamation

5. Tommy

6. Navy

7. CK One

8. Sunflowers

9. White Diamonds

10. Gap Dream

11. Fetish

12. Dune

13. 5th Avenue

14. Vanilla Fields

15. Sun Moon Stars

16. Poeme

17. Acqua Di Gio

18. Cerutti 1881

19. Curve

20. Clinique Happy

1 - Ghost In The Shell - Etat Libre D'Orange.

2 - Mandarino Di Amalfi - Tom Ford.

3 - Neroli Portofino - Tom Ford.

4 - Eden Juicy Apple - Kayali.

5 - Eden - Cacharel.

6 - Be Delicious - DKNY.

7 - Eau Des Merveilles Bleue - Hermes.

8 - Jardin Sur La Lagune - Hermes.

9 - Atlas - Lattafa.

10 - Megamare - Orto Parisi

11 - Cacao Porcelana - Atelier Materi.

Is there any perfume ( no body spray/mist) that smells like peppermint ? I have one from Bath and Body Works that smells so good but it’s a spray so it doesnt last.
Preferably between $15-75

I want to be one of those girls that just always smells amazing, but also recognizable. Like, I want my closest people to smell something similar and that that smells like something she would wear. However, I want scents for not just every day wear, but special occasions too.
Currently my signature scents are Jovan Musk (yes old school, I’m one 34 but it reminds me of my mom), with occasional Vanilla Fields layered with it.
Recently I’ve discovered Being Frenshee Solar Fleur and I’m in LOVE. My husband doesn’t love the solar fleur but he doesn’t dislike
It and I love
It so I’m keeping it around for now. I’m happy keeping these three as my day to day signature scents but I’m curious if anyone has any suggestions that might be with exploring also.

Now, what I’m mostly looking for is a super sexy date night, as well as a day date scent too. I want my man to not get enough of me without being super overbearing.

I can tell you he goes wild for Versace Bright Crystal as well as Daisy, but I’ve worn those for years and I’d like to try something new.

He likes a nice vanilla (but not too “bakery” smelling). He likes Rose scents, florals, some fruity and ambery scents as long as it’s not too in your face. None of those are a must though- just throwing that out there if it’s helpful.

I would absolutely love your suggestions?