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The Perfume Challenge

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!

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Oh, I'm wearing Nirvana White today! Came to post and saw this. I haven't tried Nirvana Black I don't think, but I have enjoying Nirvana White so far. 

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@alexasteph - I'm glad you like Nivana White!  I got a sample of both Black and White and didn't like the White.  I liked the Black enough that I wanted to try it a time or two more.  I was hoping the other notes would come out, but all I can smell is the vanilla (I'm sensitive to vanilla, so I'm sure that's why).  I definitely recommend you give Black a try!  Too bad I can't just give you my sample vial!

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@Titian06 I'm hitting the mall today so I'm planning to test out a few, and Black is on my list!

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Day 21: I am taking a fragrance break today, because I have a migraine. 😞

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You have my empathy, @angel7594!  I hope you feel better soon!

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Oh no! Hope it passes quickly! 

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Feel better soon!

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Day Twenty-One: Ex Idolo's 33

 

A dark, velvety rose sharpened with pepper, oud and a hit of citrus. Edgy verging on harsh, but still easily wearable.

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Wondering if anyone has tried out the Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucré? 🙂

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Day 20: Jo Malone Sorrel & Lemon Thyme

 

"Top Note: Lemon

 

Lemon opens the fragrance with zesty brightness and accentuates the citrus fresh note of lemon thyme.

Heart Note: Sorrel

Aromatic yet dewy, it suffuses the heart in verdant freshness.

Base Note: Geranium

A refined, herbaceous note, its green and floral facets echoing the crisp vibrancy of lemon thyme, while imbuing the fragrance with classic elegance."

 

I wish I would have brought a backup of this. Really bright lemon and herbs. Smells fresh.

 

Day 19: Moschino Fresh Couture

 

"Notes:
Bergamot, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Raspberry, White Peony, Osmanthus, Cedarwood, White Patchouli, Ambrox. "

 

It was okay, I don't hate or love it. Another fresh scent.

 

 

Spoiler
Day 18:  Penhaligon`s Blasted Heath
Day 17: Valentina Oud Assoluto
Day 16: Aerin Evening Rose
Day 15: Degree Shower Fresh (missed day!)
Day 14: Ramon Monegal Lovely Day
Day 13: Alexandre J White Leather
Day 12: Rupaul Glamazon
Day 11: Lancome La Vie Es Belle
Day 10: Jo Malone Nashi Blossom
Day 9: Penhaligon's Quercus
Day 8: L'Artisan Parfumeur Nuit de Tubéreuse
Day 7: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1960
Day 6: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1950
Day 5: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1940
Day 4: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1930
Day 3: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1920
Day 2: Besame Cosmetics Decades of Fragrance 1910
Day 1: Cartier Baiser Vole

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Day 20: Plum Japonais by Tom Ford

 

The opening of Plum Japonais actually reminds me a lot of Amber Absolute - warm and boozy, but with stone fruit and spice.

 

I was surprised when it dried down, that while the plum and spice lingered in the dry-down, it really became quite incensey.

 

Notes:

Saffron, Cinnamon Bark, Everlasting Flower, Sawara Cypress, Ume Plum, Plum Liqueur, Camelia Japonica, Agarbois, Amber, Benzoin, Fir Balsam Absolute, Vanilla Absolute and Infusion

 

 

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Keeping running tally so that I won't repeat!
Day 19: Rahat Loukoum by Serge Lutens
Day 18: Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Day 17: Rahat Loukoum by Serge Lutens
Day 16: Soul of the Forest by Maison Margiela
Day 15: Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio
Day 14: Eau de Sens by Diptyque
Day 13: Honey Oud by Floris
Day 12: Panorama by Olfactive Studio
Day 11: PHI Une Rose de Kandahar by Tauer
Day 10: Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'Orange
Day 9: Chance EDP by Chanel
Day 8: Missed - "Eau de me" :x
Day 7: Ombre Leather by Tom Ford
Day 6: Straight to Heaven By Killian
Day 5: Bapteme du Feu by Serge Lutens
Day 4: Fir Balsam by L'Antichambre
Day 3: Borneo 1834 by Serge Lutens
Day 2
: Maison Margiela Replica Dancing on the Moon
Day 1: Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford   

 

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Sounds interesting!

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Day 19: Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge - I'm actually shocked how much I like this perfume. Contrary to what I expected, it doesn't smell like an older woman. It just smells really unique and pleasant. Almost has a sexy vibe to it, while somehow being sophisticated. I think I love it.

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Catching up:

Jan 19: Amethyst Eclat EDP sample vial: I like it. Remind me of some scents that I smell before just can't pin point which.

Jan 20: Nest Indigo EDP mini: i haven't given Nest to much love. I'm glad I use it today. Very pleasant!

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Day Twenty: Knize's Knize Ten

 

This is supposed to be a leather classic - worn by Brad Pitt and the like. It's a very pale leather, much more sharp, soapy and synthetic than I'd expected. Doesn't smell modern which I like - but I tend not to associate leather with a clean, citrusy vibe and so, I'll be reaching for my Cuir de Russie to go out tonight...

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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.

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

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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

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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+ 

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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!

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Day 20: YSL Black Opium

 

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

 

Spoiler
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!)
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