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!

[Alicehoopz]

Day 3: Oscar Velvet

Ehh. I couldn't find much information on this perfume, I think I was sent a sample via Macy's, perhaps? It's okay. Goes on kinda harsh but levels out. I didn't think it had much staying power though. And I could smell the patchouli which is not something I gravitate toward in perfume.

[Magrathea]

Great idea! Just what I need to finally try and go through all my hoarded samples!

Today it was Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee.

Notes:
Lime, Cedrat, Coriander, Jasmine, Vetiver, Oak Moss, Vanilla, Oak Wood, Amber.
Style:
Magical. Evocative. Electric.

I think I really like. It is sweet and masculine at the same time ( unusual combo ), and it actually works. For me, at least. Lasting power is pretty good, too. I see myself being seriously tempted by this one.

[EChristine29]

This is just the challenge I need to actually use those perfume samples I have sitting in a big box in my closet.

Day 3 - Versace Bright Crystal Absolu : This is just an OK perfume. I have no interest in it, smells like many other floral perfumes to me. 

[HookedOnBeauty2]

Day 3: Chloe Love Story - a very feminine and light fresh scent

[Samtian]

Day 3: Prada Candy

Key Notes:
White Musks, Benzoin, Caramel Accord

It smells good enough. Not something I plan to buy. Didn't last long on me.

http://www.sephora.com/candy-P376127?skuId=1610252&icid2=prada_candy_carousel%3Ap376127

[Beadshopgirl]

Day 3 TokyoMilk Dark Tainted Love

C/P from their website:

"Fragrance Notes:
Dark Vanilla Bean, Orchid, White Tea, Sandalwood

Description:
Not for the faint of heart, a fragrance sparked by the complexities of love with warm notes of Dark Vanilla Bean, moody Sandalwood and an unexpected kiss of sweet Orchid."

This is a favourite of mine. On me it smells like a warm spiced vanilla, and is quite sweet and cozy. 

[unfungirl]

 Tainted love is one of my favorites!

[Mcakes]

Day 3: Commodity Gold

I am so surprised by this scent! I mean I never really knew what to expect with a scent called Gold but it's not this. I smell like something from my childhood but I can't put my finger on it. A Barbie? A Cabbage Patch doll? I don't know...but I like it 😛

http://www.sephora.com/gold-P395000?skuId=1700053&icid2=products%20grid:p395000

I'd definitely consider getting this in full size! 

[unfungirl]

I wore this on day one! I really really liked it!

[Anonymous]

Day 3 YSL Black Opium

[lipstick4soul]

Day 3: Commodity Moss on one arm, layered with Book on the other

i like these, masculine without being too over the top to wear myself. Moss smells green without being too fresh. The dry down is lovely sexy guy neck, lol. Book actually smells like dusty vetiver to me, very nice mixed with Moss but too much vetiver on its own for me. The citrus isn't too pronounced in either, which I like. 

[jemly]

i love both of these fragrances. i just wish they lasted longer on me ! i find they disappear rather quick. have you had that experience ?

[lipstick4soul]

Yes. After about 2 hours I have to put my wrist right in my face to smell it. Usually that bothers me but not with these for some reason. I have the travel spray of both. 

[JennVA]

Day 3: Marc Jacobs Decadence (rollerball)

This was a Christmas gift to myself after I tried a sample and really liked it. It's my current favorite of the  Marc Jacobs fragarences.

Spoiler

Day 2: Derek Lam 10 Crosby 2am Kiss (sample vial)
Day 1: Philosophy Fresh Cream (body spray)

[greenporchlights]

I hope you all don't mind if I try to join in. I have so many samples of things that I really need to crack into, and I'm hoping this will serve as motivation.

Day 3: Parfumerie Generale - Felanilla (my take: smoky vanilla meets nouveau grandma... I'm digging it!)

Day 2: Elizabeth and James - Nirvana Bourbon (this is barely there on me-- a whisper-- but there's a muted spiceness that lingers that I actually like)

Day 1: Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Grand Soir (opening is sensational, but then it turns into a standard blue bottle cologne on me)

[Alicehoopz]

I need to give nirvana bourbon another go tomorrow, thanks for mentioning that one! I tried it once and didn't like it but I feel one spray is never enough to really gauge a perfume

[JennVA]

I was initially disappointed in Nirvana Bourbon because it was so faint on me. I wanted the spiceness to be stronger, like I imagined it should be for some reason. i think I'll give it another try though.

[kelloua]

@JennVA Nirvana Bourbon was quite faint on me as well.  It was soft at first and then completely disappeared.  I don't think it works with my skin chemistry.

[jemly]

GPL I'VE MISSED YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxox

[txcatx]

Welcome to the fragrance challenge, @greenporchlights!

[greenporchlights]

Thanks, @txcatx! Glad to be here. 🙂