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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!
@AnneMCC one year is very short, but it could be possible depending on storage.
I've had my bottle for just about 2 years now. But I store my perfume in my wardrobe, with the door closed to keep out the light, and where it's cool.
Any change in colour at all? If you think it smells sour, I suspect it likely has changed.
Thanks @lachaton I can definitely tell something is different, so you're probably right. I'm so sad-waaa. I love it so much I'll be going out and buying a new bottle.
I guess I need to change my perfume storage too..I used to keep them in my walk in closet which is dark except when I have the light on. Then I got a new storage case and moved them out to my vanity.
Anybody here have Comme des Garcons Hinoki? Is it subtle scent or is it just me or my sample? I could barely smell it on me. Thx!
New Poppy Delavigne/Jo Malone collab coming soon:
scent on the left is Orange Blossom and on the right is Tuberose Angelica
It looks like these were limited to Selfridges and a Jo malone UK. They are listed as sold out on both sites.
o.m.g.
that packaging
I know, right?
I wish I liked JM scents because the bottles are too cute 🙂
;-; I've vowed to go cruelty-free, AND I already own a full size of Orange Blossom, but I still want this. Must resist...
BT, please help me find a summer fragrance! Right now I use Diptyque Eau Duelle for summer and sometimes TF Black Orchid but I would like something new. My favorite fragrances are for the winter months (Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia and Tobacco Toscano, Diptyque Volutes, Guerlain Tonka Imperiale) but those are too heavy. Obviously, I love my gourmands! So, anyone have any light gourmand favorites or maybe something different altogether? I'd appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!
Have you tried Etat Libre's Fils de Dieu? It's a very playful and unique fragrance with a lot of gourmand notes - lime, jasmine rice, corriander - and wears very light for the summer and is great for sultry weather. Some people say they smell curry but I don't find this to be the case at all.
Mona di Orio also makes a unique vanilla scent, Vanille. The opening is quite edgy with a little bitterness. It's heavier than FdD but it's not cloying in any way.
The ones you listed are scents I typically wear during fall/winter, so perhaps take my advice with a grain of salt 🙂
how do you like coconut? That's common in summer fragrances, and might work for you (I'm thinking of something along the lines of EL Bronze Goddess but that may be too floral for you). TF Soleil Blanc?
Honey? JM Nectarine Blossom and Honey?
LPRN edt or couture
Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie
Lolita Lempicka
Mugler? Muse, Angel Eau Sucrée, Angel Étoile des Rêves
i'll keep thinking!
@lachatonI had a chance to try the Guerlain Le Plus Beau and I like it. The top notes are a bit cloying, but I love the drydown. I think I'll try Angel Étoile des Rêves next as that one sounds heavenly!
Thank you for the suggestions! I do have Lolita Lempicka, which I love, but the bottles are really old so I haven't worn them in a while. Maybe time to try them again.
I do like coconut. I tried TF Orchid Soleil hoping it would be a nice beachy scent but it smelled like bug spray!
What is LPRN?
@vchotia I believe she means Le Petite Robe Noir 😉
I ended up purchasing the discovery sampler kit from Le Labo. Rose 31 is one of the most evocative fragrances I've ever tried, so I'll probably just end up redeeming that one, but I'm excited to try the rest (particularly Lys 41 and Santal 31). Does anyone have a favorite from Le Labo? :3
As a side note, I LOVE when fragrance companies sell sample kits. I have a very hard time sampling perfumes in store (I can't smell more than two or three before I start getting overwhelmed). I wish more of them would do this!
Can't believe how long I procrastinated with this but finally in the process of trying out my samples. Today I am wearing Gypsy Water and really love it! Thank you @ChristalM for the recommendation! Do you know the best place to buy in Canada? Thanks! 🙂
@veronika23 I think Saks has Byredo (or at last used to)
@veronika23 I am glad you like it! It is def one of my faves.
Holt Renfrew and Want apothecary in Montreal is the only places I know that sells it in Canada sadly. I got mien online through Holts site.