Honest, rated reviews from people who wore it.
OliveEyes
L'Occitan · L'Occitane en Provence
We begin in a lavender field on the edge of the woods. The lavender’s familiar floral softness is warmed by the black pepper dancing alongside it. There’s nothing brash about the spice; instead, it
doelly
Aqua Vitae Forte (2015) · Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Vitae Forte opens with lemon - the same lemon in Aqua Universalis Forte that I just don't seem to get along with. It is more of a sweet, candied lemon rind rather than the brightness of zest or
Leslie Jo
Dreams Starlight · Coach
From first spray to dry down I get a very realistic pistachio, I get the ylang ylang and beautiful vanilla and tonka bean in the dry down as well. Longevity is great on this for me, I’m at hour 7 and
John Q
Royal Resin · Elorea
Ginger, raspberry, silky florals, incense, and a very light oud (Korean Birch). I don’t get labdanum, but to be fair, I like the big labdanum bombs like 7 Anónimo and Molecule 01 + Cistus. The
Lychee
Dewberry · The Body Shop
I was so excited by this rerelease, and so apparently were a lot of other late Gen Xers/early millennials, judging by how fast it sold out and how long it took to get my hands on it. But it's just a
Lychee
Youth-Dew · Estée Lauder
This smells like Pepsi, if Pepsi was wearing expensive face powder and eating a cinnamon donut. I find it hard to understand why this perfume is so divisive, when it is so beautiful and comforting. A
GhostPie
Soleil Blanc · Tom Ford
I forgot to post this review until today (almost the end of summer), but here’s my take on this fragrance: It’s underwhelming. For the price point that TF fragrances will inevitably always remain at
DGS
Serena · Esse Strikes The Notes
Inspired by the last time spent with a beloved family member - the snowy mountains, a crackling fire, and their cigar. Based on that description, you’d imagine something much woodier, smokier, and
spookylilgal
Bonobo · Sanctuary
Is this unique? NOPE. Is it a very good entry into the market it was trying for? YES. This is another lovely, warm, sweet solar. It puts you at the beach, in the jungle, in a jungle on the beach. I
MissBailey
Devil Tender · Ex Nihilo
I sprayed this on and was, like wait, this smells like Desert Suave from yesterday but more floral and slightly sweeter from the rose. But, it’s the pink pepper that caught my attention. Not bad for
Paula
Crème de Clementine · Nest
Today’s pick is Nest Crème de Clémentine, and it is absolute sunshine in a bottle. It strikes the perfect balance between bright and cozy, this one is an absolute blend of fresh and cozy nostalgia.
Steve
Louis Quatorze · Hové
I picked this up from the store in New Orleans while there on a trip. They notoriously do not list the notes for their perfumes, but this has woody notes, leather, and hints of lavender and citrus.
SugarPink
Encre Noire à l'Extrême · Lalique
For the last few years, I've been reading raving reviews for Encre Noire, but I'm not one to blind buy and couldn't get my hands on any samples or sniff any testers. Finally, last year, I got a
victoria
Bune · Fantôme
A deep cave behind a waterfall in the jungle. An old, dirty fountain in a greenhouse. The reptile building at the zoo. Bune is stale and damp, but also cool and refreshing. Moss, lichen, soil, wet
Lambkin
Olm · Zoologist Perfumes
It's gloomy, foggy and wet today so I thought what better way to acknowledge that by wearing Olm. This is an odd scent and it's hard finding the right occasion to wear it. Cool, seaweed on skin after
OliveEyes
Halfeti Leather · Penhaligon's
Halfeti, the Turkish town famous for its black roses, was such a popular scent by Penhaligon's that they decided to release two flankers. The original took me to a market at its busiest hour. We are
Altfraghead
Insurrection Tobacco & Cognac · Reyane Tradition
This is one of my favorites. I get compliments everytime I wear it. This is the only fragrance that someone actually asked me to write it down for them so that they could go buy it for their husband.
Lychee
Coach Dreams Moonlight · Coach
This smelled so nice on the paper, but I should have checked the notes before letting the SA give me four sprays. The pretty opening was soon overwhelmed by the plastic/plasticine/glue accord that
cmewiththemhandz
Nombre Noir Eau de Parfum · Shiseido
Nombre Noir esníf: Top: piercing aldehydes and bright damascones with a sharp, abrasive woodiness contrasted against a whisper of Osmanthus. The perfect rose. The rose of your imagination and dreams
StealthECat
Vastness of Citrus · The Dua Brand
Just to test since I took a break on scent today. It's a masc aromatic aquatic, hitting the usual beats... Sharp bergamot citrus opening, develops with aromatic herbs (esp the sage)(and geranium
Danica
Solar Fleur · frenshe
Only deducting a star because my partner asked me to wear it more often than I'd like in summer (back when I only owned winter scents so I get it). Someday I will wear this without being asked to and
doelly
Orphéon · Diptyque
Orpheon EDT opens with a lovely blast of refreshing citrus and the familiar, slightly minty juniper, which is less prominent than in the EDP. The yuzu here is absolutely fantastic - sweet, citric
GodeSmeals
French Affair · Ex Nihilo
Finally, a Quentin Bisch creation I can actually love! The man knows what he's about, but I normally struggle with his addiction to akigalawood. None of that to be found in French Affair, bless! This
Fraggle_L
Grande Ile · Nissaba
I love everything from Nissaba but this one is particularly special. This is SUCH a good vanilla. A top 3 for me with an absolutely addictive dry down! It's an incredible warm, spiced vanilla (the
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