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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!
I tried the Jo Malone lavender trio yesterday. The coriander lavender is probably the most versatile of the three. Easy to wear, dewy and aromatic, itโs the most lavender-forward one. In the Wisteria fragrance, traditional girly spring florals overpower the lavender. Silver birch is also lavender forward, but it is edgier/cooler.
I also tried TF's Rose Prck. Its rosy opening is softened and blurred with tonka. The dry down gets pretty tonka-heavy but instead of going in an overly sweet or dense direction, this is countered with an earthiness Iโll attribute to the turmeric and pepper. As such, this a more mature rose than what the notes pyramid would suggest but it's nothing terribly exciting. @blackkitty2014 this is definitely not a fresh, luminous rose. The opening is quite rosy but the tonka really comes out strong in the drydown. There are scents that are more of a straightforward rose than this.
@pocketvenus Thx for the feedback on both JM and TF. I think I need to go sniff it next time when Iโm around a department store or something ๐๐ฅฐ (but I have a feeling I wouldnโt like this)I havenโt bought a TF perfume liked forever after Noir de Noir. I was hoping one day the house will release a smoky scent kinda similar to Jasmine Rouge but with rose scent instead of Jasmine. Jasmine Rouge is still my favorite perfume from TF
@blackkitty2014 Unfortunately, RP's dominant character to me was from the tonka, so not smoky or peppery. Jasmine Rouge is lovely โค๏ธ
@pocketvenus I was so very curious about that TF fragrance. I was hoping for something musky and dank with my rose scent--kind of like Miss Havisham's party table. lol
Thanks for posting, as always.
@tinobiscuits Happy to share! RP has some earthiness but it's definitely not musky or dank. It doesn't have rose but a Miss Haversham party table kind of makes me think of Myths Woman by Amouage. The whole mood is 100% backstage Edith Piaf to me.
"Some earthiness" warrants a test spritz, I think! My Tom Ford counters are woefully under-stocked here, though. I love that I can say something like Miss Havisham's party table and you have a recommendation on the ready. I will look up Myths Woman. It sounds divine. Thanks again!
@tinobiscuits you're very welcome! I can't say I have a recommendation for every literary figure but she is a standout, just like Myths ๐
@pocketvenus I was curious about the Jo Malone; thanks for the reviews! I love lavender, but I definitely think of it as more of a linen spray than a perfume, but curious about the coriander and birch fragrances.
@txcatx Yes, it's so common in scents for the bath and bed, the association is strong! I sort of feel this way about lilac soliflores, I associate lilacs with french soap.
Today I'm wearing Eau de Gaya by Ameenah Oudh. It's from their pricier exclusive line and unlike the Crassna which is mainly a fruity oud with a sandalwood base, this line is focused on oud blends.
Gaya leans masculine. Opens with gingery-spicy woods alongside the oud which imparts depth. But it's very different from say, TF's Oud Wood which is a fresh cleaned-up oud. Unfortunately, the bottles are not as pretty, just plain rectangular glass with a glossy black label.
Picked up a bottle of Crassna Royale by Ameenah Oudh which is an lovely oudh scent. It is ridiculously cheap at CA$55 for 50ml. The quality of the perfume is stunning. For real oud lovers, this one is rich and fruity with a hint of blue cheese. No sharp synthetic edges. I couldn't find any information on it or a notes pyramid. The smell of the oudh suggests to me that it's from SE Asia as opposed to India or China? Regardless of origin, this easily surpasses the Kilian and Kurkdjian ouds in quality. Holds its own with the Malles except 50ml of Dawn will set you back CA$1,265. There was also a jasmine one that was chock full of what smelled to me like jasmine sambac. Utterly gorgeous. Right up there with Lutens Sarassins or way more expensive scents. My mind was blown. My mind is still blown!! The fluted bottles are very pretty too โค๏ธ
I have tried many fragrances while I was away. I'll try to keep things brief
@pocketvenus My GWP Eau Capital will arrive tomorrow. Iโm kinda excited to try it out but I get scared at the same time. So many reviewers comparing it with Portrait of a lady. I hate that one lol ๐ I have a feeling this will be another Diptyque that will go to mr blackkitty stash ๐๐คฃ
@blackkitty2014 I've read that too! It's been so long since I smelled POAL, I don't remember what it smells like beyond rosy... It's so popular, but like you, I wasn't moved by it. Hopefully you'll find someone to enjoy the gwp, maybe it'll surprize you ๐
@pocketvenus - I love your description, "it's like looking at a gorgeous dress that will never suit nor flatter you." I can identify with that!
I tried some of the new LUSH scents on paper including
I'm wearing my latest addition to my perfume collection quite often. I quite like it. I got compliment right away after testing it in store. It's a bit strong at first spray. Longevity is quite decent (about 4 hrs for me) ๐ I like this Chanel collection. I think i will get the Paris-Venise next.
That's great, @blackkitty2014 ! I'm glad you found something you like so well! ๐๐๐
Arg, the board just ate all my thoughts about Malle's The Moon and Lutens' La Couche du Diable ๐
In short, The Moon is a barnyard oud that's got a blue cheese pungency going on enhanced by tart-sweet berries that's too loud for my taste. Diable is very similar to earlier oriental Lutens with a stewed fruit sweetness paired with smoky incense and I find it to be a nice evening wear.
I wore Vanille Galante Hermessence today. This probably fall on the category of fragrances I find really interesting, but probably will never own a full size bottle of it. Thankfully the Hermessence samples are generously sized.
For me this is a sunny salt water fragrance with banana (possibly the ylang ylang) and vanilla - not dessert like at all. It's an uplifting sheer veil of fragrance.