Dusk.
Antinoüs · Anti
This smells like a hot guy who’s been lightly sweating in the sun on a Mediterranean beach. There’s no synthetic aquatic note, just some saltiness on top of skin musk and sage. The skin scent genre
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Chloe
Gaiac 10 Tokyo · Le Labo
Can’t wait to buy a full bottle
Finishing up my last sample and forcing myself to wait patiently until I can buy a bottle. I keep hoping I’ll hate it over time but nope. I’ll probably do some more sampling, gonna be one of those
Jscajoy
Thé Noir 29 · Le Labo
Le Labo Trial
Testing on skin for the 2nd time: This is a cozy wood that feels completely unisex. A lot of woody scents feel too manly on me but this has been a good balance. I also haven’t liked most things from
OliveEyes
Fuego Futuro · Thomas De Monaco
Oh, go on then!
This arrived earlier and I'm finally relaxing at home. I only sprayed it 30 minutes ago so the jury's still out, but I'm certainly getting plenty of that herbaceous dill that I noticed when sniffing
Jon
Fuego Futuro · Thomas De Monaco
Decided to experiment after a successful date!
Thought it would be interesting to see how these work together! Some overlap, but some elements that make them totally different. Will keep you all posted! Update- This combo is FANTASTIC! Bumps up
Alaric
Morocco · Demeter Fragrance
A Mild Scent for an Early Morning
I'm enjoying Morocco more as I get used to it; it has an indefinable exotic air about it after it dries down; the smell of spices, but with no heat or sharp notes. It's very evocative of being in the
MissPB
Coromandel · Chanel
I did something crazy but I swear it works
Coromandel in summer? 🫢 I've been reaching for my decant and putting it back for a few days now. Today I gave in and went for it. I'm not sure how I feel about patchouli-forward scents, I might not
Meg
Fakhar Rose · Lattafa
Unexpected windfall
An unexpected (but lovely!) find on the way home. This is so pretty! The opening feels very creamy, but with a little sparkle & zing to it from the fruit. The pomegranate is such a good choice here —
Carly
Dandelion Butter · Clue Perfumery
Why don’t I wear this more often?
I purchased this in the winter, put it away because it really is a warm weather scent to me… but apparently I forgot and have not really worn it at all. I’m moving this to the front so that it gets
OliveEyes
Myrrh & Tonka · Jo Malone
Just wanted to smell dark, sweet & resinous
But without the all-day commitment my most beloved perfumes demand. Myrrh & Tonka is no slouch, though - it remains airy, but sticks around for 10+ hours on my skin with a noticeable presence
Jakey
Hacivat X · Nishane
Final Untested Version of the DNA
And you know what? In my experience trying this and Oud, nothing beats the OG. As with other X variants I’ve tried, I find Hacivat X to actually be darker. I enjoy the brightness of Hacivat; I’d
Docwannabox
Moss & Pepper · Butterfly Thai Perfume
Oudy oud and vetiver
A monthly splurge to support Thai perfume houses. From the first spray, I am met with Thai oud, which is animalic with a slightly medicinal and fruity quality, complemented by light citrus notes.
Frankie
Matchbox Romance · binaurale
Successfully rolled the dice
95% of the times I buy samples I do with SOME previous knowledge. Like the brand/curious about the brand, it was recc’ed by someone, never smelled anything of its type. This guy? Didn’t know a damn
MoMarie
L'eau des Hesperides · Diptyque
Comparing samples
Wore L’Eau Des Hesperides on my left arm, and Eau Des Sens on my right (both free samples with my latest Diptyque order) to compare. Des Sens is your classic, light, breezy orange blossom frag, while
doelly
Hot as Rose · Lancome
Second Test
This was my favorite from the Absolue line so I did another test to determine whether I should buy it in the Friends and Family Sale. I decided that I do like it, but not enough for a full bottle. So
StealthECat
Tome · Pineward Perfumes
Decided to grab a Pineward scent today. Tome reminds me of the old halls at my university, complete with old leather sofas and bad lighting, profs with elbow pads, pipe tobacco and salt and pepper
Chloe
Eau de Popeline · Guerlain
Finally home!!!!!
Vacation rocked but I’m veryyy happy to be home. Long everything shower, snuggling in the couch with the cats, ramen on the way. I find the L'art & La Matiere collection slightly underwhelming, I do
Chronic Oversprayer
Debaser · D.S. & Durga
Work test
I really like this. Already have a half used Philosykos - this is a bit smoother, with more fruit and less tree. The smell is definitely stronger and it lasts longer. I am not sure if I prefer this
Eduardo
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam · Le Labo
Post gym
Got inspired by @momarie yesterday to try this one again today. Tested it for the first in Amsterdam and I liked it, but I liked it a lot more today (didn’t help that I was there during one of the
April
Sybarite · Ormonde Jayne
Is acquiring hard to get bottles part of the thrill?
After hunting down a low partial of this, I convinced myself I needed a full one. 🙃 reactivated my Facebook that’s been offline for >7 years after scouring the interwebs and finding one on Facebook
Aromaink
Flowerbomb · Viktor & Rolf
My Old Compliment Magnet
Today I reached for an old favorite Flowerbomb. After Chanel, this was my go-to for years, especially when I was working. Sweet, warm, floral and unmistakably feminine, with that addictive patchouli
MariSmells
Queenside · Mind Games
First sniff
So it's 97F (feels like 106F) and I decided to sample this as I go out with the family. At first sniff it's a beautiful sweet fruity smell and now that I'm 4 hours in it's a green floral scent. I
Lizo66
Jaipur Saphir · Boucheron
Ahhh…just right!!
This beauty opens with peach and mandarin - not overly bright, but glowing. Soon the florals and cinnamon make their appearance - what a combination!!! - before melting into vanilla and amber. This
John Q
Favonius · Nishane
Working through something
Specifically, a decant order from earlier this week. Nishane is one of those houses I’ve avoided because too many people talk about them—and so many of their fragrances get hyped up online by people
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