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I know there are a few of us on BT that are fragrance addicts, so I thought it would be nice to have a dedicated place where we can share our thoughts.
This is not to take away from the lovely What Are You Wearing Today, Fragrance Edition thread, but more a place to post longer reviews, chat about new brands or releases, and just shoot the breeze on anything good and smelly 🙂
For me, I recently acquired 2 new decants that I've been anxiously awaiting. Ever since Lachaton mentioned that MMM was releasing a new scent called By The Fireplace I've been itching to get my hands on it. My decant arrived yesterday, so I'm looking forward to marinating in it this weekend. Secondly, I recently picked up a tiny sample of Shiseido Nombre Noir. Supposedly it is one of the most expensive failures in perfume history - made by Serge Lutens for Shiseido back in the 80s. Of course, with a backstory like that, I was dying to get a sniff 😄
What's new on your scent radar? Do tell!
The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream Eau de Parfum with Vanilla 1.7 oz / 50 mL eau de parfum spray is among the spring/ summer fragrances I have been testing out. I have Vanilla Woods and clementine dreams from The 7 Virtues. though I am not yet sure what I think of Vanilla Woods. May need to try it a few more times to determine but Clementine dream is an instant favourite.
Besides Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume with its single note, Clementine dream is the most simple and straight forward composition in my collection.
I am obsessed with fresh citrus opening. It is a beautiful uplifting and juicy Clementine. Other two notes are Magnolia and Vanilla. I can separately pick all three and still they are well blended as one. The only pain point is that initial burst of citrus is short lived and there is not much of it left once fragrance settles. Dry down is Magnolia and Vanilla heavy with slight hints of citrus which is still beautiful but I wish the opening freshness could last a little longer. Projection and longevity are great. Packaging is simple glass bottle with a sticker on it but I don't mind that as it resonates with brand's ethos. Also I discovered they are a Canadian brand so all the more love.
I did ask Chat to help me write these. None of these photos are mine.
Byredo Casablanca Lily
Casablanca Lily opens with the most breathtaking plum and gardenia combination—absolutely stunning. After a few minutes, tuberose and honey emerge, adding a rich, creamy sweetness, along with a subtle woody note I can’t quite place. It’s an elegant and well-balanced blend. However, the final dry down leans too woody for my taste. Impressive longevity at 11 hours. 3/5. Had this not had the woodsy dry down I would have bought this for my birthday lol. It was amazing at the beginning. I couldn't stop smelling myself.
By Kilian Blue Moon
Blue Moon opens with a zesty lemon-ginger burst that quickly settles into a smooth ginger vodka vibe. Within minutes, a sharp ambroxen note kicks in, giving it an aquatic, almost icy freshness—an apt description. It projects well for about four hours, then fades, though a skin scent lingers up to eight hours. Refreshing and unique. 3/5. I love aquatic but not this one. I really love the packaging though!
Byredo Desert Dawn
Desert Dawn opens with a unique blend of cardamom, rose, and a silky, creamy paper-like note—unexpected yet elegant. Soon, hints of papyrus emerge, enhancing the airy, sophisticated feel. It truly evokes the experience of waking up in a luxurious desert hotel at dawn. Softens over time and becomes faint after six hours. Dreamy and atmospheric. 4/5. I'll be honest, when I was looking up the notes for this I forgot what the name was, I remember it had something to do with dawn. And I was like this really reminds me of like dawn in the desert. (Insert face palm emoji here). They really named this one right. I'm not a fan of milky/papery scents so this wasn't for me, but I do think it's an enjoyable fragrance.
