Fragrance Junkie Central

[Mochapj]

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!

 

[Margalee]

I've been buying and testing fragrances and body care new to me this year. I don't think there were too many I was super excited for as Nest New York Creme de Clementine. I finally got the opportunity to smell it and I can definitely say I did not get fancy creamsicle. I got bitter citron zest and orange with an out of the ordinary earthy? scent of sandalwood? Vanilla? Musk? Maybe, with it being a new fragrance I got a whiff from a tester that was off? Maybe the creamsicle team hasn't eaten creamsicles? hahah Maybe just my sniffer. I was super disappointed. I will revisit it again at a later date. I had wanted the gift set but expected creamsicle. Many times if it isn't what I thought  it comes off as totally super odd or terrible so a revisit or a small set with others is nearly necessary... Nest New York fragrances are some of my favorites. I always look forward to a new release but some of the recent ones have been pretty meh. Anyone smelling orange and ice cream or at least whipped topping out of this release?

[Titian06]

I haven't given this one a test drive yet, @Margalee .  Nest is one of my faves too.

[caitbird]

Perfumes I tried recently, with brief reviews - September 2025 edition

TOM FORD Cafe Rose Eau de Parfum Fragrance 1 oz / 30 ml eau de parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: oriental floral

top notes: Turkish rose, coffee

middle notes: Bulgarian rose, patchouli, cardamom, coriander, ylang-ylang

base notes: frankincense, sandalwood

My thoughts: I really loved this one! I definitely get both the rose (my beloved, though I know not everyone is a fan), and the coffee, which I’ve always loved the scent of IRL, even if I rarely drink it (and then always heavily sweetened lol). It’s a lovely combination. I think I get cardamom and sandalwood, too (I am definitely still learning about fragrances and recognizing the different notes, however). To me, it is a warm (perfect for fall and winter) and confident scent. I definitely want a full size of this one - I'm hoping to pick up the current Sephora Favorites perfume sample set with voucher, since it's a good deal for this perfume.

The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition Eau de Parfum with Marshmallow 1.7 oz / 50 ml eau de parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: floral fruity gourmand

top notes: cherry, pink pepper, marshmallow, mandarin orange

middle notes: saffron, cherry blossom, osmanthus, orris

base notes: frankincense, vanilla, amber, guaiac wood, musk

My thoughts: I like this one, though I’m not sure yet whether I like it enough to want to get the full size (I have the travel size currently, which should last me a good while as I decide). I like cherry scents generally, I think. This one is a sweet cherry with some floral, aromatic and woody notes. I think I can pick out the saffron from it, which I like. Overall, still testing this one out, but so far it’s one of my favorite 7 Virtues scents I’ve tried (along with Lotus Pear and Blackberry Lily - I guess I like their fruity florals).

Zoologist Perfumes Bee

tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: oriental floral

top notes: orange, ginger syrup, royal jelly accord, beeswax

middle notes: broom, heliotrope, mimosa, orange blossom

base notes: benzoin, musks, labdanum, sandalwood, tonka, vanilla

my thoughts: I like this one, which is very honey-forward but has other things going on in the background of that sticky sweetness. There’s a little more complexity to it that I wanted but didn’t really get from Tokyomilk Honey and the Moon, another honey scent I’ve tried in the past (and need to try again). I want to try this one again too, to see if I can pick out any more of those individual notes. I want to get a travel size of this one (I just have a sample).

DedCool Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 mL eau de parfum spray 

tried: 1x

Fragrance type: floral fruity gourmand

Top notes: marshmallow, peach, incense

middle notes: vanilla bean, milk, rice, jasmine

Base notes: white musk, Australian sandalwood, amber

My thoughts: A soft, sweet, scent, a little milky, a little powdery. I haven’t really liked many of the “skin scents” I’ve tried, which often smell like nothing to me, and I’m not the biggest fan of most typical gourmands most of the time (though I am finding I’m more open to them than I used to be). This sort of hits the sweet spot between those two extremes. I need to test it out more, but my first impression was pretty positive. I’m also interested to compare it to Dedcool Milk and Xtra Milk from the discovery set.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: oriental floral

top notes: saffron, jasmine

Middle notes: amberwood, ambergris, hedione

base notes: fir resin, cedar, sugar, ambroxan, oakmoss

My thoughts: finally tried a sample of this much-hyped fragrance, and actually really liked it. I’ve seen people say that it’s similar to Ariana Grande Cloud, which is one of my favorite scents, and is often cited as a “dupe” for BR540. I do see the similarities between them – both have that slightly sweet, slightly woody “airy” quality for lack of a better description - but I would say that this one is more unisex to me while Cloud seems more feminine. I enjoy both; this one is now on my full size wishlist.

Le Monde Gourmand Fleur de Blonde

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: oriental floral

Top notes: ambrette (musk mallow)

middle notes: violet

base notes: cashmere musk

my thoughts: Got a full bottle of this one recently as part of one of Allure’s fragrance box sets. Apparently people say this is similar to Glossier You? I didn’t really get that similarity – maybe a little, but this is sweeter and more fruity - but I did like it. It’s a soft, fruity floral with a bit of musk, almost a skin scent in a way. It’s not very complex, or strong, or long-lasting, but I found it quite pleasant. It did at least last longer than the other Le Monde Gourmand scent I’ve tried (Miel Bebe), which faded very disappointingly quickly. I probably wouldn’t have picked this on its own, but I’m happy to have it as part of my collection now.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Find Comfort: Awaken Confidence Body & Hair Fragrance Mist with Niacinam... 

Tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: fruity

top notes: peach, orange, nectar, lemon, black pepper

middle notes: jasmine, apricot blossom, cyclamen, lavender

base notes: musk, skin, white sandalwood, amber

my thoughts: I got this in my fall FabFitFun box, which had a bunch of Rare Beauty products as options. It was a blind buy for me, and sad to say, I don’t love it. For one thing, the sprayer is unreliable, sometimes giving a spray and other times, more of a squirt. As for the scent itself, it’s just okay to me. I mostly get lemon and spicy pepper from the opening (I can’t smell the peach, sadly), followed by a bit of a muddle of florals and amber woody musk. It’s a warm and a bit spicy scent overall, with that lemony note kind of sitting there on top. The lemon note is more prominent in this than the hand cream, which I prefer the scent of, actually. I will have to experiment with layering this mist with other fragrances, to see if I can find a combination I like better. Otherwise, I may end up using this mainly as a room spray.

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Tried: 2x+

fragrance type: oriental spicy

top notes: Turkish red rose, pink pepper

middle notes: Turkish red rose, raspberry blossom

base notes: papyrus, amber

my thoughts: I’ve tried my sample of this fragrance a couple of times, and so far, I quite like it. It’s a rose scent, with a spicy twist. There’s kind of a warm, dry (maybe from the papyrus?), and to me, almost dark and moody quality to it. I love rose scents in general (I know they can be polarizing and aren’t for everyone, but I personally love them), and I love that within this one note, there is a seemingly endless variety of different interpretations. From dewy and fresh to green and realistic to fruity and bright to warm and spicy, there is truly a rose fragrance to suit every mood, season, and occasion. This one seems best suited to cooler weather and sophisticated vibes. I might want a full bottle of this at some point.

Diptyque Philosykos (Eau de Parfum)

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: woody aromatic

top notes: fig leaf, fig

middle notes: green notes, coconut

Base notes: fig tree, woody notes, cedar

My thoughts: a hyper realistic fig scent that includes elements of not just the fig fruit itself, but the whole fig tree – green fig leaves, woody fig tree bark, etc. An intriguing concept, and I think it’s executed pretty well. Diptyque Eau Rose does something similar, but with a rose (think flowers, leaves, and even stems) instead of a fig; I like that fragrance as well. Too soon to tell if I might want a full bottle of this one, but I’ve been enjoying my sample.

Commodity Moss Expressive Eau de Parfum with Oakmoss & Bergamot 3.4 oz / 100 mL 

tried: 1x

fragrance type: woody aromatic

top notes: bergamot, petitgrain, elemi

Middle notes: oakmoss, orange blossom, eucalyptus

base notes: cedar, white musk, cashmere wood, amber

My thoughts: I tried this one because the travel size was available during the latest FabFitFun sale and I wanted to see if I liked it and might want to order it. The answer was no – it's a bit too oaky and smoky for my taste, and a bit masculine-leaning, at least on me. I think it might be the oakmoss. Not an unpleasant scent, just not one I personally prefer. I will try it again at some point, however - when it comes to fragrances, I believe in revisiting first impressions. I’ve definitely found some scents I liked more than I first thought that way.

KAYALI LOVEFEST BURNING CHERRY | 48 Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 mL eau de parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: oriental woody

top notes: burning cherry, raspberry, bergamot

middle notes: praline, heliotrope, damask rose, jasmine sambac

base notes: Palo Santo, tonka bean, guaiac wood, Peru balsam, Ambrettolide, patchouli, Haitian vetiver

my thoughts: this was my second time trying this fragrance; the first time I tried it, I was disappointed by how quickly it seemed to fade. However, this time, it lasted a much more respectable several hours, so perhaps that first impression was a fluke. As for the scent itself, I liked it, though I wouldn’t say it’s a love yet. It’s a juicy, warm, woody, and a bit boozy cherry scent. Nice for fall, IMO. Of the Kayali fragrances I’ve tried so far, I would say I personally like this one less than Yum Pistachio Gelato and Fleur Majesty Rose Royale, but more than Eden Sparkling Lychee and Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper.

KAYALI SWEET DIAMOND PINK PEPPER | 25 Eau De Parfum Intense 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau De Parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: oriental floral

top notes: pink pepper, saffron, bergamot, royal lily

Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, May rose, vanilla orchid, magnolia

base notes: amber, sandalwood, patchouli, musk

my thoughts: based on the description and some of the listed notes (namely rose and pink pepper), I thought I would like this fragrance, but I just kind of…don’t. I’ve tried it a few times, and I can’t really say why, but somehow it just doesn’t really work for me. There’s something about it that to me is almost cloying to me, I think, and I don’t care for it. I don’t hate it, but it’s definitely not my favorite, either.

Mix:Bar Cloud Musk

tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: floral woody musk

top notes: cardamom, cypress

heart notes: cotton flower, iris, peony, jasmine

base notes: woodsy notes, tonka bean

my thoughts: I got this as part of a $12 discovery set at my local TJ Maxx. This was the first scent from the set I’ve tried, and I absolutely fell in love with it! It’s warm, woody, spicy, with a background floral vibe, and overall just very comforting and calming to me. The downsides are that it doesn’t project very much or last very long, but I’ve found it makes a lovely bedtime perfume. I actually have since purchased a FB of this one, since I've been enjoying it so much - and it's so inexpensive, too. Happy to have it in my collection, especially for the price.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose

tried: 1x

fragrance type: floral

top notes: Calabrian bergamot, lychee, pear

Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, Grasse rose, violet, sweet pea

base notes: musk, cedar

my thoughts: I’ve only tried this one once so far, but I found it to be a nice, rather simple rose. Maybe “simple" is the wrong word, since it sounds rather negative, but I don’t necessarily mean it in a bad way. I just mean that there’s no particular “twist" to this rose – it’s not a fruity rose or a dewy rose or a green rose or a spicy rose, it’s really mostly a rose rose. It’s got a bit of sweet fruitiness and a bit of powdery florals, but I mostly get the roses (400 roses in every bottle, supposedly, though I only have a sample, lol). If you don’t like rose scents, this is almost certainly not going to work for you. For all that it’s not doing anything very unusual or complicated, I think it does what it does pretty well. A pretty, very feminine scent. Looking forward to trying this one out more.

(October fragrance reviews incoming in separate post, due to character limit)

[caitbird]

Perfumes I tried recently, with brief reviews - October 2025 edition

KAYALI FLEUR MAJESTY ROSE ROYALE | 31 Eau de Parfum 1.7 FL OZ / 50 ML eau de parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: floral fruity

top notes: pear, peach, mandarin, orange

middle notes: rose, peony, violet, magnolia

base notes: musk, vanilla, praline, Ambrox super, vetiver

my thoughts: I have seen some reviews that compare this fragrance to Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif, and I can kind of see the resemblance – they’re both ultra-feminine and romantic rose scents with a mixture of juicy fruity notes and a warm and sensual undertone. This is apparently a type of scent that I enjoy, since I like them both; Delina Exclusif is definitely on my full bottle wishlist, and as for this one, I’m contemplating picking up a full size during Sephora’s end of year fragrance sale.

KAYALI EDEN SPARKLING LYCHEE | 39 Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray 

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: floral fruity

top notes: lychee, black currant, red apple, Italian lemon

Middle notes: violet, rose, jasmine sambac

base notes: sugar, vanilla absolute, musk, amber, sandalwood, cedar

my thoughts: very sweet, juicy, fruity scent, almost like fruity candy rather than straight fruit. It’s a little too sweet for my preference, with that “sparkling" overtone and sugary undertone, but I don’t hate it; it’s a fairly pleasant scent, just not my favorite. I’ll use my travel spray without complaint, but at this point I don’t think I’d want a full bottle of this one.

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum with Orange Blossom & Lavender 3.04 oz / 90 mL eau de parfum ... 

tried: 1x

fragrance type: oriental fougere

top notes: lavender, mandarin orange, black currant, petitgrain

middle notes: lavender, orange blossom, jasmine

base notes: Madagascar vanilla, musk, cedar, ambergris

my thoughts: I must give a little disclaimer on this one, which is that I can’t comment at all on its longevity or full dry down yet, because the one time I tried it, I put it on before bed and fell asleep shortly afterwards. My first impression was of a kind of classy, feminine scent, an interesting combination of lavender, white floral, and orange. I’ll definitely have to test this one out further.

Le Labo The' Matcha 26

tried: 2x+

fragrance type: aromatic

top notes: bitter orange, Matcha tea, bergamot

middle notes: Matcha tea, fig, vetiver

base notes: vetiver, cedar, musk

my thoughts: a lovely soft, herbal, creamy matcha tea scent. I didn’t really pick up the fig note from it, but think I got most of the rest of the listed notes. I haven’t tried all of the fragrances from my Le Labo discovery set yet, but of those I have sampled so far, this is one of my favorites. I might be adding this one to my full bottle wishlist.

Commodity Milk Expressive Eau de Parfum with Marshmallow & Mahogany Wood 1 oz/ 30 ml eau de parfum s... 

tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: Oriental Woody

top notes: milk

middle notes: marshmallow, natural musk

base notes: mahogany, tonka bean

my thoughts: I tried this one because I just ordered the FabFitFun Holiday 2025 advent calendar, which includes a mini travel spray of this scent (7ml), and I wanted to try my discovery set sample and see if I liked it. I do like it - it’s warm, sweet, and spiced, and I found it quite enjoyable. I definitely get the marshmallow, which a lot of my favorite perfumes seem to include, as well as what I think is the tonka bean. I could see this being a good cooler weather scent. Looking forward to testing this one out more. I am also curious to try Milk Personal and Milk Bold, and see how they compare.

Tru Fragrances Pistachio Delight

tried: 1x

fragrance type: Gourmand

Top notes: Pistachio, Caramel, and Praline

Middle notes: Coconut and Marshmallow

Base notes: Vanilla, Cappuccino, Sandalwood, and Honey

my thoughts: My newest full bottle addition, a $12.99 TJ Maxx find. I remember smelling it in store once ages ago and liking it, but now that I’ve done a wear test at home, it smells very different from what I remember, oddly enough. It opens *very* strong and very caramel-forward to me, which I wasn't expecting - it almost reminds me of buttery caramel popcorn? It does have some nutty pistachio to it as well, but the caramel is the strongest for me at first spray. But as it dries down it becomes more subtle, like a milky pistachio praline scent, which I like much more. Seems to last several hours, gradually fading in intensity throughout, before I can’t smell it anymore, which is a decent longevity on me, especially for the price. Overall, it's not really what I was expecting, at least not at the opening, but I do like the dry down. I'm not sure how well I like it as a whole yet, but for the price I don't regret adding it to my collection. I will continue to do more wear tests, and maybe experiment with some layering combinations. Note: this one is not in the Fragrantica database, so some info may be incorrect.

Commodity Milk- Personal Eau de Parfum with Marshmallow & Skin Musk 3.4 oz / 100 mL eau de parfum sp... 

tried: 1x

fragrance type: oriental woody

Top notes: marshmallow, milk

Middle notes: musk, white cedar extract

base notes: woodsy notes, amber

My thoughts: I recently tried Commodity Milk Expressive from the discovery set and liked it, and wanted to see how the other 2 Milk variations compare. This one is more subtle and close to the skin, as you might expect from the “personal" part of the personal/expressive/bold trio. I also find it to be much more powdery than Milk Expressive, though not unpleasantly so. It shares that same sweet, lactonic woodiness of Milk Expressive, just toned down a bit. So far I think I prefer Milk Expressive over Milk Personal, but they are both nice.

Le Labo The' Noir 29

Tried: 2x+

Fragrance type: aromatic

Top notes: fig, bay leaf, bergamot

Middle notes: cedar, vetiver, musk

Base notes: tobacco, hay

My thoughts: I like tea scents in general, and this one is nice, though I think I prefer Le Labo The Matcha 26 a bit more. This one is a bit spicier and perhaps a little more masculine-leaning, in comparison (though still fairly unisex IMO). I definitely do get the bergamot; I normally enjoy bergamot in both fragrances and tea, but here there’s almost a slight acidity that seems to go along with it (though I am not sure if that is thanks to the bergamot or something else, or perhaps even the combination of some of the notes). Still a nice fragrance overall, and a nice one for a brisk fall day.

Commodity Velvet Expressive Eau de Parfum with Amber & Rose 3.4 oz / 100 mL 

Tried: 1x

Fragrance type: oriental woody

Top notes: cloves, almond, coconut nectar

Middle notes: Turkish rose petals, vanilla flower, heliotrope

Base notes: white woods, black amber, birch

My thoughts: I am slowly working my way through the Commodity discovery set; this was the latest one I tried from the lineup. I am not sure if I like it. I didn’t hate it, but there was something about it that I didn’t really enjoy – it seemed to be kind of a heavy or dense scent, if that’s a thing? Not cloying, exactly, but I’m not sure what the right descriptor would be. I will need to test this one out more, for sure. Side note, I saw someone say that this smells very similar to MM Replica By the Fireplace – I didn’t get that resemblance at all! Maybe I am missing something?

Lollia Imagine

Tried: 1x

Fragrance type: floral

Top notes: lotus, orchid

Middle notes: rice flower, coconut milk

Base notes: jasmine, mandarin orange, woody notes

My thoughts: A nice light, sweet floral fragrance; I get a touch of the coconut and lactonic notes, as well. I didn’t really know what to expect from this brand in terms of scent strength and longevity, but it performed decently well for me. This didn’t exactly blow me away, but I did enjoy it; looking forward to trying it out more. I also want to try other Lollia (and other Margot Elena brands) fragrances; I do have a few others in my collection that I haven’t tried yet, so I’ll move them up the priorities queue.

[miss8]

@caitbird , #OMG #ILoveMatcha 😻

[Titian06]

What a variety of fragrances, @caitbird !  La Labo Matcha and YSL Libre sound most interesting to me.  I probably have a sample of Libre now that I'm thinking about it.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  Le Labo The Matcha was definitely a favorite out of this batch. I tried YSL Libre again today - I do quite like it. Performance (projection + longevity) is good, too.

[caitbird]

Perfumes I tried in April (and one in March), with some brief notes on my first impressions:

3/30 – Diptyque Tam Dao – softly woody, decently strong projection and very long-lasting. A pleasant scent.
4/1 – Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 – strong burst of sweet cherry fruitiness for the first 30-60 mins, but faded disappointingly quickly. Will give it another try at some point.
4/6 – Le Monde Gourmand Miel Bébé – sweet, pretty floral, but very faint and short-lived on me. I bought a discovery set of this brand, and this was the first one I tried; I hope the others last longer than this one.
4/7 – Zoologist Chameleon – a cornucopia of tropical fruits and flowers, with a base of amber and musk. Feels like there’s a lot going on here. A single spray was fairly strong, and lasted hours later with no sign of fading.
4/14 – Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse – lovely rose with a fruity strawberry twist and a tiny hint of pistachio nuttiness, and a light woody dry down. I really like this one; adding it to my FS wishlist!
4/20 – Glossier You Fleur – a few mixed reviews led me to order the travel spray rather than blind buying the FS out of cautiousness, but now that I’ve tried it, I can see I’ll want the FS after all. It really is a light, airy, fresh, kind of understated floral with that Glossier You DNA. I like it a lot.
4/26 – Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 – a really nice warm floral; some reviewers have compared it to Delina Exclusif and I can see the similarity. Will need more wear tests to see if I might want the FS, but promising so far.
4/27 – Dior Miss Dior (2021) – definitely rose-centric, sweet, a bit powdery, soft dry down. I like it, but I’m not sure if I love it. Will need more wear tests.

[Samtian]

@caitbird Sounds like some good ones in there!

[Titian06]

Thanks for sharing, @caitbird !  I did a test drive of three scents when I stopped by a Sephora inside Kohl's last weekend.  Two of them I liked enough to add the travel size to my wish list.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  2 out of 3 is pretty good! Which ones did you like, if I may ask?

[Titian06]

@caitbird !  The two I added to my Loves list are

- Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Travel Spray with Vanilla 0.33 oz / 10 ml eau de parfum sp...  "Gorgeous" scent!  Soft, not overly sweet vanilla and something else.  I couldn't stop smelling my wrist

- The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition Eau de Parfum with Marshmallow Travel Spray 0.34 oz / 10 ml eau de par...  Smelled like artificial cherries mixed with Maraschino cherries.  Probably a love it or hate it scent!  A little on the sweet side, but I loved the cherry smell.

I can't remember the one that didn't work out.

Edit:  It's been driving me nuts, @caitbird !  I finally browsed the fragrances.  It was The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream Eau de Parfum with Vanilla Travel Spray .34 oz / 10 mL eau de parfum ... .  I love the clementine/orange/citrus scent!  The problem was I was only in the store for maybe 15 minutes and the scent was gone before I left.  I may purchase this fragrance at some point, but it's not high on my list.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  thanks for the feedback! Those both sound like nice scents - I think I have Cherry Ambition in my collection, I'll have to pull it out and give it a try one of these days. I've liked the other 7 Virtues fragrances I've tried in the past. Too bad about Clementine Dream not lasting longer, though - that's always disappointing.

[fatimamummy]

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. 

[Samtian]

@fatimamummy That Clementine sounds amazing!

[itsfi]

@fatimamummy, Clementine Dream is a gorgeous burst of citrus for the warmer seasons. Thrilled to hear it's a win for you. 

[Titian06]

Thanks for the review, @fatimamummy !  The 7 Virtues is one of my fave perfume brands.  I have not tried Clementine Dreams yet.  I love citrus. 🍊🍋

[tracynyc]

it’s so hard to get samples of perfumes these days, but I love adding it to the oil and making body oils out of them

[fatimamummy]

@tracynyc  There are some retailers that sell the sample vials of almost all the fragrances they carry on their websites. So Avant Garde, Twisted Lily, Lucky Scent are a few I am familiar with but I am sure there are many more. 

[Samtian]

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.