The Perfume Challenge

[txcatx]

Do you have a box full of perfume vials and/or a vanity covered in perfume bottles? Are you the Goldilocks of perfume, just looking for the perfect signature scent? Do you want an opportunity to post daily about how your perfume of the day smells oaky and smoky with hints of blackberry and currant, like a cigar in a whisky barrel rolling through a Mediterranean orchard on a breezy summer morning?

If you answered yes to any of the above, or you just want to hop on board for the ride, join us for a 31 days of perfume challenge starting January 1st! Some of us from the 25 days of lipstick challenge wanted to continue the fun and exploration, and since many of us have so many perfume samples, we thought this challenge would be perfect. If you don't have 31 perfumes or hate everything that doesn't smell like Meyer lemons and fresh goat cream, that's fine--we're just aiming to use the neglected perfumes we have laying around and incorporate them into our perfume rotations.

And if you want more perfume vials, there's no better time than now to take a peek at Sephora's samples section.

Edit: Anyone can join in at anytime! We're here to support, live vicariously through, and encourage everyone in their olfactory adventures!

[angel7594]

Day 20: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

Notes: Sicilian orange essence, pink peony, Damascus rose, white musks

I love wearing this, it smells amazing. Reminds me of Spring! It does not have much staying power, though.

[alexasteph]

The entire Miss Dior line sounds awesome and I definitely need to try every one. 

[Titian06]

Day 20:  Giorgio Armani – Acqua di Gioia

Notes:  Mint, Brown Sugar, Lemon, Jasmine, Peony, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood, Labdanum

I will definitely be buying the full size once my rollerball runs out!

Compiled

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Day 19:  Nest – Citrine

Day 18:  Nest – Midnight Fleur

Day 17:  Nest – Dahlia & Vines

Day 16:  John Varvatos – Artisan Acqua

Day 15:  Versace - Dylan Blue

Day 14:  Marc Jacobs - Daisy

Day 13:  Atelier Cologne – Figuier Ardent

Day 12:  Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme

Day 11:  Cartier – Vetiver Bleu

Day 10:  Atelier Cologne - Sud Magnolia

Day 9:  Dolce & Gabbana – Light Blue

Day 8:  Escada – Joyful

Day 7:  Escada – Born in Paradise

Day 6:  Moschino – Moschino Fresh Couture

Day 5:  Chanel - No. 5 L'eau

Day 4:  Elizabeth & James - Nirvana Bourbon

Day 3:  YSL - Black Opium

Day 2:  Pacifica - Tunisian Jasmine Lime

Day 1:  Juliette Has a Gun - Not a Perfume

[Haleyhale]

Playing catch up again with my posting! Good job everyone who has kept in top of it and participated I really love these challenges!

Day 17 Atelier Vanille Intense (spray mini)

Warm vanilla, it's comforting but not something I could wear everyday it's quite sweet and singular but pretty good lasting power.

Day 18 Nada oops forgot

Day 19 Stella Pop (mini) 

I have a mini of this and love the cute little bottle! This is quite a nice girly fragrance, mix of florals that aren't the most original but not offensive. My teenage self would have doused herself in this.

Day 20 YSL Mon Paris (sample vial)

Wow love this! Red fruits, some florals, really subdued musks, A+ 

[AMHWKI]

Day 20 - Tory Burch, Love Relentlessly from my Play box.

Notes:
Pink Pepper, Rose, Orris, Sandalwood.

At first spritz, it had a note I didn't like but after about 2 minutes it smelled really good.  After wearing it a few hours, it had morphed again but I still like it!

[alexasteph]

Day 20: YSL Black Opium

Sexy coffee and vanilla and musky patchouli yum yum yum. Yes please, I'll have another.

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Day 1: Alien by Muglar (eh)
Day 2: Estee Lauder Modern Muse Chic (yay!)
Day 3: Atelier Orange Sanguine (yay!)
Day 4: D&G Dolce (yay!)
Day 5: Pinrose Merry Maker (yay!)
Day 6: TokyoMilk Dark Pretty Rotten 33 (no)
Day 7: Fresh snow and a frozen nose
Day 8: Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils
Day 9: YSL Mon Paris (yay!)
Day 10: Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream (eh)
Day 11: British TV shows
Day 12: Lancôme La Vie Est Belle (yay!)
Day 13: Pinrose Tambourine Dreamer (yay!)
Day 14: Balenciaga B. Skin (double yay!)
Day 15: Pinrose Secret Genius (yay!)
Day 16: Pinrose Pinrose + Secret Genius (yay!)
Day 17: Jose Maran Joy/Sweet Holly (yay!)
Day 18: Chloe Eau du Parfum (yay!)
Day 19: Dior J'adore (yay!)

[Mcakes]

Day 20: Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb

Notes:
Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia, Patchouli.

http://www.sephora.com/flowerbomb-P255506?skuId=1233139&icid2=products%20grid:p255506

I've been in love with this since it first came out! I just needed it today because of feeling shut out (literally) and I knew I could depend on it. Thank you again to all of the sweet souls who helped get me back in here!

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Day 19: Burberry My Burberry

Day 18: Christian Louboutin Tornade Blonde

Day 17: Carven Le Parfum (LOVE)

Day 16: Tory Burch

Day 15: Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline

Day 14: Angel by Thierry Mugler

Day 13: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid

Day 12: Atelier Cologne Collection Azur Sud Magnolia

Day 11: Marc Jacobs Daisy

Day 10: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir

Day 9: Burberry Brit Sheer

Day 8: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and White

Day 7: Stella by Stella McCartney

Day 6: Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming

Day 5: Flower by Kenzo

Day 4: Maison Margiela Replica Lipstick On

Day 3: Commodity Gold (LOVE)

Day 2: Moschino Fresh Couture

Day 1: YSL Black Opium

[jemly]

DAY 6: KEROSENE Blackmail EDP.

today is not a good day and i needed to wear something that made me feel strong. both projected outer strength and conjured up inner strength. so i'm wearing my own perfume ! last year i collaborated with Kerosene to come up with an exclusive scent for my shop. it's my baby.

notes: plum, amber, creamy (no sugary) vanilla, sandalwood and oud.

it's very strong, likely not for everyone because of that. but i always feel like i'm in control when i wear this (which was my goal !)

previous days in spoiler

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DIPTYQUE tam dao EDT
TOCCA colette
ISSEY MIYAKE l'eau d'issey EDT
TOM FORD santal blush
DEMETER - green tea

[pocketvenus]

Ah, that's amazing! I love K's Broken Theories ❤️

[Mcakes]

Sorry you're not having a good day, I hope it gets better! *hugs*

[txcatx]

Day 20: Tocca Bianca. After yesterday's traumatic incidents with not one, but two perfumes I hated, I skipped my bag of sample vials and had to go with a perfume I own and love! It's been about six hours since I sprayed the perfume, and I can still smell hints of green tea and citrus. 

Notes:
Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin, Lemon Orpur, Rose Petals, Jasmine, Green Tea, Musk, Sugar.

[Mcakes]

Yay for standby favorites! 

[Beadshopgirl]

Day 20: spritzed on a sample of Cartier Le Panthere. Initial thoughts: "OMG NO. What fresh hell is this???" Immediately ran to the sink to begin the arduous process of cleansing this hideous stink from my wrists. Notes: Eau de Satan's bottom and Fleurs de putrefaction.

[Libellules]

Good to know @Beadshopgirl! I found a sample of this last night when doing some cleaning and had set it aside to try. Based on your description, it's going in the trash :x

[Beadshopgirl]

@Libellules Maybe try it on paper first. Perfume is so subjective, and I have a very weird chemistry that often makes things smell awful on me that would smell great on other people. I definitely had a swift and violent reaction to this one, but who knows if you may love it?

[Anonymous]

@Beadshopgirl

I had to comment to tell you how hard I laughed at your comment and picture! lol!!

[greenporchlights]

I've missed a few days because I got slammed with an upper respiratory infection and I've been down for the count for over a week! Today was my first day back at work and I threw on a tried and true.

Day 20 - Diptyque - Geranium Odorata.

[ghrelin]

Respiratory infections are the worst.  Glad to hear you're starting to feel better.  Hope you're 100% soon!

[pocketvenus]

Oh dear! Hope you are feeling better!!

[michelleshops]

Day 20: ELd'O Cologne

My notes: Starts very citrus-y but mellowed down to a nice musky scent.  I sprayed myself in the head by accident so I'm pretty pleased that I like this one!

Real notes: Blood Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine, Musk.

[jen143xo]

Day 20:

Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne

Notes:

- Top: citrus leaves, clementine flower, lemongrass.

- Middle: white lilac, lily of the valley, orange blossom, water lily.

- Base: iris, vetiver, oakmoss.

I just used the last of this sample vial.  I really like it, in my opinion it is not too citrus-y  its a good balance!  I'd consider purchasing it. 😄