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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!
@modernwarpaint I'm wondering also; so I looked it up. Cherimoya tastes like a combination of pineapple, banana, and papaya. I can't wait to hear about your testing!
Wow, they are really coming out with a lot of new scents lately! Thanks for sharing @Mochapj 🙂
In an attempt to find an affordable, yet quality fragrance, I ordered (2) samples from Ganache Perfumes - Ice Cream Shoppe and Strawberry Pannacotta. These have been deemed 'unapologetic gourmand' scents, and that is beyond true. Too sweet and cloying for me. I thought I would enjoy ICS the most because I love the scent of waffle cones and that frigid, but creamy scent when you walk in. All I can smell is heavy syrup and butter that lasts and lasts. Strawberry Pannacotta has that initial blast of alcohol with an artificial, candy like strawberry that got better as it settled. In short, I'm not a fan of either of these and perhaps a literal gourmand is not what I need.
@modernwarpaint, I find I prefer fragrances with a gourmand influence rather than photorealistic gourmands... maybe that's more your speed?
@pocketvenus - You are right. I'm glad I explored that avenue anyway, I suppose it's part of the fragrance journey. I have tried a few gourmands in the last few months, and I keep coming back to Eau Duelle. I wouldn't classify it as your typical gourmand, but it's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I am going to be getting it in the next week. 🙂
Nice!! Yes, this sort of thing is exactly what I meant @modernwarpaint 🙂
So sadly I have fallen head over heels for Kilians Love the way you feel. It is such a beautiful creamy floral! Love at first Spray. It looks like it is LE. I am guessing if so, then no refills or travel size for this one? Anyone know?
I asked an SA at Holts about it, @ChristalM and she told me there were no refills/travel sizes but sometimes they don't get everything bc they're Canadian...
@pocketvenus Thanks! I might have to bite the bullet on this one I guess 🙂
I'm here for it!
Thanks for sharing the news, @CookieGirl1!
I'm looking forward to trying them out. LV got dragged over the women's collection for being too generic so I hope they took that into consideration and took some risks 🙂
@pocketvenus I think we read the same newsletter 😄
I saw the two you posted, but the one that got me curious was Erawan:
Thanks for the head's up @Mochapj! Yes, I'm guessing we do read the same newsletter 😄 I have really enjoyed everything I've tried from this house so far. The oud is out of this world. The only places in Toronto I know that carry it are Niche Essence and its partner, Boutique Noire and they don't have these in stock yet! But last I heard, Niche Essence closed its bricks and mortar store... I can't remember if they're moving, renovating or permanently going online?
I know some readers here have been interested in the new Juliette Has a Gun (Moscow Mule). Here's more about the fragrance!
MM is an electric combination of premium vodka, fresh lime, and fiery ginger beer, served in an ice-cold copper mug... blending bright, tart bergamot with a wonderfully spicy ginger note for an intoxicating kick from the very first sniff. In the background, a subtly powerful base of Norlimbanol- a Firmenich molecule known for dry woodsiness and a sexy hint of animalic amber- ensures rich longevity without sacrificing an ounce of freshness.
Sounds interesting, I'm looking forward to trying it out 🙂
@pocketvenus @k617 I am a fan of Moscow Mule cocktails, so I was super excited to receive a purse spray of this fragrance in a recent Sephora Gratis package (Thank you, Sephora xoxoxoxo!).
I love this fragrance so much! I definitely pick up the lime, but don't really get much ginger - maybe a tinge of copper.
It actually reminds me of a mixture of my beloved Byredo Mojave Ghost (because of the amber notes, I think) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (my summer favorite!).
The only down side is that it doesn't last super long on me. 😞
Thanks for the description @Tamara76!!! I'm looking fwd to trying it 🙂
Moscow Mules are my favourite!! I'm intrigued by this fragrance...
Nasomatto has released a new scent, Nudiflorum. The house never releases a note pyramid, but Luckyscent has described it as bold, impressionistic, and shockingly intimate florals- brighter, lusher and more vivid than a straight-up reproduction, with a compellingly skinlike musk surrounding them, at times innocent and youthful, at others carnal, animalic and deeply seductive, eventually gaining a smoky and woodsy edge with which Nasomatto fans will be well acquainted.
So guys Cosbar is having Killian Good Girl Gone Bad Splash or Neroli and Bamboo Harmony Explosion of Color on sale. The description sounds liked something I would enjoy. Have anyone tried these? @Mochapj, @pocketvenus