Found in a vintage shop

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With this increasingly hard to find and sometimes what I do find just smells like rubbing alcohol, I’m wondering if any of you wonderful women have a recommendation for a current fragrance with similar notes. I’m a creature of habit and also can be sensitive to smells so I’ve latched onto this one since I was like 13 (I’m 34 now).

Looking for something pleasant and warm for fall with an edgier twist, like taking a walk in the rain during autumn in a leather jacket. And you have a coffee or tea in hand. Or having a smoke during a walk. Something like that. (Preferably male oriented or unisex) I like bergamot/Mandarin and sandalwood in fragrances. Also vanilla and amber, pepper and suede. I like them to have a cozy woody base. Can also be boozy.

he has never been into cologne, but i really love perfumes (my goal is 3 for each season) and i finally got him to be interested in having at least one per season. summer took the longest and this wasn't life changing for him but it's my personal fav out of all the summer scents we have sampled so i decided to finish his year.

spring: nosferatu

summer: a grove by the sea

autumn and winter: konig and flotholt (he likes both of these for autumn and winter)

if you have summer recs based on his other months, please let me know and i'll check them out.

currently these are being kept in his secretary desk so they're out of the sun. he's at work right now and i have decided to organize and clean out his office. not sure if he will keep these here but they were just in a drawer so i decided to display them. let me know if they're in a good spot now and i'll pass it along :)

If you like CH Good Girl line you are gonna like this one.

Perfumes that give that sexy 90s academia? The only one that I came up with is Chanel Coco Noir or Givenchy Lindert (black bottle). What else can you guys recommend?

Inspired by the story of two scrubbers canceling each other out:

I was regretting a cheapie blind buy of Johan B. Rich Delice for women (which I found to be kinda powdery and uninspired) the day after I was regifted a bottle of Dolce & Gabbana The One for women (very screechy for me). I was disappointed because I instantly knew these were not gonna work for me individually.

Before getting in the shower I layered them just for the hell of it since I hadn't stashed them yet and I was SHOCKED. It blanced down to a really rounded out soft floral but not too powdery that would be perfect for everyday wear at the office. It's not reinventing the wheel, but there is a depth and complexity there beyond what I would have expected.

Do you have scents you thought were scrubbers only to be redeemed by layering together? I would love to hear more before I destash my collection!

I ordered a .27 bottle from fragrancenet of xerjoff and when I got my order I decided to take the glass bottle out of the metal travel shell and saw how much was actually in the bottle. There is no way that’s actually .27 oz. I feel like I was scammed. I’ve heard that fragrancenet is a pretty reputable company. Anyone else have any problems with them?

Here's what I've got and my thoughts about them (from the back row, left to right):

Clandestine Paris Royal Screw: What can I say? I like the bottle (and the name). That's about it. I mean, it doesn't stink, but it doesn't smell amazing either. Mostly it just smells like a musky, generic floral perfume. It's just meh. But I do like that bottle!

Nanette Lapore Aura in Bloom: I picked this one up at TJ Maxx because I only brought samples with me on a trip and then couldn't stand any of them. Stupid. Anywho, can't be going on with life without a perfume I can at least somewhat enjoy. This one is nice for summer, a fresh, easy, and uncomplicated green, fruity floral. Doesn't blow me away or anything, but it's pretty.

That Liquid Gold in the Scentbird jobby: That's Heretic Voodoo Lily. Scentbird lists the notes differently than Heretic, and I heard so many conflicting reviews of this one. I didn't know if I'd love it or hate it, but I had to try it. I love it! And it's weird because there's a lot of notes in there I don't usually ooh and aah over, like the blast of frankincense that opens the perfume. And it's a blast. That turned me off for a second, but then it unfolds into something so well blended and magical. And it apparently has oud and patchouli, which are also usually a no for me, but somehow, this perfume gets it RIGHT. It's a dark, mysterious floral and is going to be my fall go-to.

Versace Red Jeans: This is one from the way back machine I keep just to reflect upon my Juicy Coutour- velour-pants-wearing days. Idk what the notes are. I don't care. I don't wear it. It's purely for memory's sake. But my daughter will wear it sometimes, and it makes me smile.

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue: That bottle was my mom's... She's no longer with me... And I miss her. And I can smell her when I sniff this. There's a reason for the undying popularity of this scent though: it's citrus in the sun, melting icecubes in lemonade, the subtle waft of wildflowers and woods in the heat of the day carried on a gentle, yet cool, breeze. It's really lovely.

Katy Perry Purrs: I love a cheap bottle of perfume that smells decent and is cute. Yes, I got this mainly for the bottle as well, haha, ridiculous. But it's really not bad. It's fruity. It's floral. It's fresh. It's totally 2000s. It's a nice summer fragrance that will probably last the rest of my life given the size of that bottle.

Clinique My Happy Peony Picnic: I had a thing. It was a search for the PERFECT peony moment. This occurred after I tried and fell in love with Acqua Di Parma Peonia Nobile... Only to realize that it gives me EXCRUCIATING migraines. Debilitating, crippling migraines. So, I tried this. The initial spray is a fun, super bright blast of punchy, fruity fruit-fruit with a hint of peony. Then it dries down rather quickly--too quickly--to a pretty hum-drum vaguely woody floral. That's just my experience though. Would love to hear if yours was different.

Monet's Palette: Also acquired in my search for the second greatest peony perfume. The presentation is absolutely FABULOUS and far more impressive than perfumes that cost 4x as much. Just saying. It's a pretty, but also pretty basic, floral with a nice dose of peony. It doesn't last long though. Good thing the bottle is ginormous, and it's inexpensive. You can douse yourself in it. It's great for spring.

Sand and Fog Strawberry Spritz: That's my daughter's perfume. She's 9. She liked the bottle, so here we are. I honestly thought it would smell like sweet ass. It doesn't. It's definitely sweet, which is not really my jam (haha, get it?), but it's pleasantly so, with a real recognizable strawberry flare and a nice, if linear, fruity, vanilla-y dry down. Would I wear it? No. But when my kiddo wears it and I catch a whiff, I find myself enjoying it.

Mair Peony Silk: Yep, you guessed it: another result of my noble Quest for Peony. It's quite lovely and as close to Peonia Nobile I could get without dying. Guys, I even tried making my own perfume. Too bad it turned out smelling like soap and  "public restroom," in my daughter's words. She's not wrong. Anyway.... This is a good one! A little punchy fruit grabs ya at first and melts into a pretty peony-heavy floral that's nice and bright and effervescent. The dry down gets a faint hint of woods, but not much, which is okay. That's not what I was looking for anyway. It's like Peonia Nobile minus the patchouli. Doesn't last long though...

Avon Haiku: This one surprised the shit out of me. It's great, really. My step mom gave me a sample, and it was sitting around forever. I associate Avon with the neato antique bottles of complete ass fluid, so I in no way thought I'd like this. BUT when I started really getting into perfumes,  I thought, "What the hell?" Well, geez, proves I can be WRONG. It's a pretty straightforward perfume, not super complex or anything, but it's a lovely green, light floral with a hint of citrus. It lasts a pretty decent amount of time, and it's CHEAP. Yeah, this one's a winner.

Penhaligons Luna: This was LOVE at first sniff! The notes sounded interesting, I got a sample, and holy mother of gods, I almost died and went to heaven willingly on the spot. It's like nothing else I've ever smelled, and the juniper berries are the absolute star of the show. It's a beautiful floral with this weird piney note that's so perfectly balanced and blended that I just almost don't believe anything can smell so good. Can you tell it's my favorite?

J Lo Still: This is an interesting, mild, approachable perfume. It's light and breezy, like catching a hint of freshly cut flowers while you're enjoying your first cup of tea in the dewy sun of an early summer morning. I do enjoy it, and it's inexpensive. Doesn't have super staying power, but hey, like I said: inexpensive. Douse it up.

Peonia Nobile: Why, you might be asking, do I have this deadly (to me) perfume sitting so innocuously in my collection? It's the hair mist, not the perfume. That's why. It doesn't last long at all, and I can't spray it into my hair because I'm literally bald, but fuck it. I love it anyway. It's a weak and watered down version of the original, but it still smells great, and I can douse myself liberally without wanting to curl up and die. That's a win.

Heretic Scandalwood: If you want a sandalwood that's not creamy or sweet, this is the one for you. It's precisely why I like it (and no hint of pickles helps too!). Creamy sandalwoods smell pretty nice to me at first but then the nausea hits, and I hate them. Yes. I'm weird. And sensitive apparently. This one goes hard on the woods, but it's also got a deep rosey floral hit that cuts that edge a little. Throw a hint of spice in, and you've got yourself a gorgeous, if not subtle, unisex sandalwood that is perfect for cooler weather but can be worn all year too.

Heretic Dirty Rose: This is a dark rose, great for winter. It's Portrait of a Lady minus the patchouli (which is a good thing for me). It's complex, heavy, and deep. It's for a night out in a LBD vaping on the balcony with a crisp winter breeze biting through your tiny ridiculous dress. And feeling fucking glamorous.

Hyalite and Co. Montana Alpenglow: This is made in Bozeman, Montana, and it smells like spring. It's tuberose heavy with a hint of citrus that, weirdly, isn't bright. It's like standing in the middle of your flower garden with the first flowers of spring emerging, the grass is dewy, it's a bit cold still but lovely out nonetheless. Can't describe it any other way.

Hyalite and Co. Nomadic: Oh yes, this is a winner. Idk what the actual notes are supposed to be, but I def smell rosemary and woods, maybe cedar, with a dark hit of something sweet yet not cloying. It's herbal and vaguely refreshing yet grounded and makes me want to not just touch grass, but hug it.

Demeter Thunderstorm, Prickly Pear, and Peony: I put these all together because I generally wear them together, sometimes minus the Peony if I want a little less sweet floral. Thunderstorm smells exactly like petrichor after a spring rain in southwest Montana, and throw in the Prickly Pear for a genuine scent of home, it adds a light and bright hint of floral fruit, kind of. It's a weird one to describe. I love this combo for spring and early summer.

Last but not least at all, Byredo Mojave Ghost: I fucking love this one, obviously probably since I've got a massive bottle of it. Violet is the star, but it's floral, not waaaaay powdery, It's a beautifully blended perfume where you can smell the woods, but they're balanced so well with the floral notes that you can't necessarily parse them. And unlike a lot of musks where you can just smell pungent.... something.... in the dry down, it smells fresh and good, like clean skin. It's also gorgeous for literally any time of the year.

That's all folks! Hope you enjoyed this weird romp.

Answer key:

1. Versace Blue Jeans
2. Clubman Pinaud
3. Malizia Uomo Vetyver
4. Paco Rabanne pour Homme
5. Drakkar Noir
6. Mix:Bar Cloud Musk
7. Dana Tabu
8. Body Fantasies Fresh White Musk
9. Kiehl’s Original Musk Blend No. 1

hello! my birthday is coming up and i’m looking for a dewy stemmy lilac perfume…not powdery lilac but something that smells watery and green…fresh cut lilacs by bath & body works started my lilac obsession and i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect lilac perfume ever since

lilac scents i have:
a drop d’issey
a drop d’issey fraiche

my budget is $165

I’ve been on fragrance journey the past year now and my ultimate goal is finding a signature scent for each season! I’ve tried scents from my many niche brands, but of course my two favorites, Kilian - Princess and Sol de Janeiro - Cheirosa 40, are in Sephora. I layer them basically every single day and get complimented all the time. However, I feel like this is more a cool weather perfume combo. It’s definitely not bad in heat, but it can be too much for some people and I don’t want to be a headache inducing person.

I love anything vanilla, fruity and slightly green. The ginger green tea in Princess is fresh, but it’s still a gourmand. It’s so addicting to me. I’d love recommendations of fragrances in the same amber vanilla family as those two, but more hot weather friendly. A green vanilla or a green tea/matcha scent that isn’t latte or soft serve. I’m talking fresh out the bag, photorealistic matcha. I also love fruity smells like plum, peach and currants. And if you could find something lychee, that doesn’t have rose, I’d probably cry.

I don’t like patchouli, rose or heavy white florals. I really don’t like lily in particular. I’m also not looking for extremely spicy or citrus perfumes. Just a little in the top notes is fine, but nothing that overruns the entire scent. I want something lightly sweet, refreshing and memorable. No skin scents!

I live in the US and have no budget, so recommend anything available to me!

Similar to stress relief by bath and body works. I would like a perfume that has good projection and strong sillage. A nice crisp, clean, green scent trail. I am not much of a citrus fan and I absolutely despise powdery notes.

I was always using the Boss Woman Perfume for years. I think, they changed the formula, I‘m not entirely sure. Maybe someone knows about it? I really liked it, because it was not sweet, not flowery, not oriental and not citrusy. It was a bit tart and felt really like me.

Maybe someone has a suggestion for me? I haven’t found an alternative so far I stuck with. But maybe I‘m romanticizing history.

Warm aura fragrances are little off for such scorching heat, even for date nights during summer.

For summers, you can try these two fragrance. I've been using since from months. I must say both are amazing. Also, GREEN SAVAGE is slightly better than BLUE SPIRIT coz it has a perfect blend of fresh, cool yet warm aura!

To this day I’m still heartbroken the signature perfume was discontinued and I’m clinging to my last bottle, but it’s time to start looking for a new love. Can anyone recommend something that’s still being sold in stores with a nice Tuberose presenting base? I believe the Kardashian line was discontinued as well.

Or, does anyone know where I can take my remaining bottle in the US and have it sampled and cloned? I’ve seen TheDupeSpots clone and I’m tempted to order it to see if it’s similar.

Thank you <3

I own ajmal yearn and silent storm, hawas ice, oud arabia coffee oud and zara navy blue

I think I like sweet and citrus notes

Can u guys reccomend a perfume for winters and monsoon under 4k for a middle eastern fragrance or wait and buy designer fragrance I want it as my daily driver for college

Just got my hands on the new Dior Sauvage Extrait early! This newest iteration includes a dark and slightly smoky Vietnamese oud with noticeable patchouli and a deep grassy vetiver. Keeps some of the original Sauvage DNA and shares similarities with the elixir. Very highly concentrated and leaves an oil sheen on skin, longevity and projection is explosive. Francis K killed this one.

There's this guy I'm interested in, and his birthday is coming up soon (dec). I'm not even slightly involved in the perfume community, especially regarding men's fragrances, but he is a big fan and a collector.

I don't want to get him a shitty/cheap/basic perfume, but I am also scared to spend a lot on something he won't like. From what I know, he has a lot of dupes, so im not opposed to buying off-brand but I do have a semi-high budget for this and would like to get him something a bit nice.

Can someone point me in the right direction, at least? I have attached a photo of a solid chunk of his collection, in hopes that helps.

Hello guys! I absolutely love Lolita Lempicka Mon Premier. It became my signature fragrance and I just love the smell of it. It's so ethereal and enchanting but unfortunately not long lasting on my skin. I am searching for a similar fragrance that is more long lasting and potent and I'll be happy to get some recommendations

Hey there,

I'm looking to get a new fragrance. I have had Invictus EDT but I sold it after a couple of month's because it wasn't strong enough and didn't last.

I then got Bad Boy Cobalt EDP last November for summer and have been wearing it until now.

I want to get a winter fragrance and there is a Stronger With You Intensely for 150NZD (87 USD) and it's 150ML.

Would this be good for my collection, any recommendation's greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Title, pretty much.

Whenever I admit to how much I spray on, I get blasted on here. The general advice seems to be to only use 2-3 sprays, but why? This doesn’t line up with my IRL experience.

Nobody that I know that wears fragrance IRL is only doing 2-3 sprays. I’ve asked people about this and they’ve all told me that that’s nowhere near enough and pointless to spray on at that point.

When I’m at the office, I get complimented. My coworkers ask to see whatever bottle I brought in that day. Multiple coworkers have ordered what I’m wearing to gift to others. If it makes any difference, we’re mostly Latino, Black, and Middle Eastern at my office.

The only time I’ve had my application criticized IRL is when my wife (anglo-american) heard me spraying upstairs and said I was doing too much. Then I came downstairs and she asked if I scrubbed it off because she couldn’t smell it until she was within a foot of me. Now she sprays more of her own fragrance, too.

When I bought my mom a bottle of CK One recently, she immediately spritzed on about 15 sprays and… nobody cared. Nobody had anything but compliments if they noticed at all. I’m Cuban and I’d say the majority of my extended family also sprays it on thick. For us, good fragrance is a sign of hospitality to those around you. I’d go so far as to say it’s a part of hygiene. I know this is the case in places like the Middle East and Mediterranean, so is this just a cultural difference amplified by Reddit being majority anglo?

Sorry if it comes off as an insensitive question, I’m just genuinely curious where the disconnect is.

Edit: Just ten minutes ago, I had a coworker thank me for always smelling good.

Edit 2: After polling the coworkers closing with me tonight, the lowest amount of sprays any of them will do is 6.

Hey everyone!

I've already got my ticket for the London Perfume Exhibition at Olympia (UK) and I'm planning to go on Saturday 15th or Sunday the 16th of August.

None of my friends are really into perfumery, so it looks like I'll be going solo. I was wondering if anyone else is planning to go and would fancy meeting up? It'd be nice to have someone to wander around with, sniff loads of fragrances, and chat about what we're trying.

If you're keen, let me know in the comments or drop me a message. Always happy to meet a fellow fragrance nerd!

https://londonperfumeexpo.com/