Favourite perfumes #3

[dee_mc]

This morning I spritzed on a bit of classic 4711 cologne and then used some Batiste cherry dry shampoo, but the combination reminded me of a fragrance I've tried in the past. So, for those who like Divin' Enfant by Etat Libre D'Orange this is the combo for you (skin chemistry allowing). It smells pretty much identical!

It is kind of weird when that happens though: a mix of random bath/body/skin/grooming things smelling like some fancy niche fragrance but only when in combination.

My cheapy Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy pairs beautifully with my Tom Ford Café Rose. It smells like something from my childhood, possibly a favourite teacher's perfume or talc, and somehow smells far cleaner and fresher than either of the fragrances worn alone.

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

My top five

Theodoros Kalotinis Creme brulee
Estée Lauder bronze goddess
Jovoy fire at will
Zadig Voltaire this is her
Ysl libre EDT

Honestly was very hard to decide though

 

[Bonbon76]

Cult Beauty have got a Fragrance Discovery edit. It's probably overpriced for samples and travel sizes but living in a small town means I can't try many of the fragrances I want so I've treated myself.

 

[evie1975]

I was clearing out my wardrobe and found half bottle of JLo Miami Glow - perfect for the warmer weather

 

[Cherrycup]

I can't stop wearing L'interdit Rouge, I'm addicted to it!

I wanted to get the Cult fragrance box, but already have a few of them so feel like I shouldn't

 

[dee_mc]

Now you're going to have to give me a list of what you wear!
Pretty please!

Mostly M&S ones (especially the no longer available Discover Sunset which I love) but also La Vie Est Belle and Black Opium get me the sugar cookie comments - any perfume with vanilla in smells predominantly vanillaey on me for some reason. Oh Britney's Midnight Fantasy too.
Wearing Discover Sunset today and a guy just asked if I could smell cake

 

[Crumpet41]

Hi all

Does anyone have a favourite online shop that does samples? I've been working my way through Fragrance samples uk's catalogue and am yet to find something I would buy a full size of. I'm very picky and have no idea what I like

I've been using Prada Paradox for months and I love it, but I want a few other options in my repertoire. Guchi flora is also my jam but the scent doesn't last so it's not worth a repurchase.

I have used a few . All legit and genuine s

scented samples - https://www.scentedsamples.co.uk/

small aromas-

ALL FRAGRANCES

www.smallaromas.co.uk

Fragrance Samples UK

Byredo Fragrance Samples - Fragrance Samples UK

Byredo fragrances available to buy from Fragrance Samples UK. Browse our online store today to shop our wide range of brands.

www.fragrancesamplesuk.com

bloom perfumery ( they also have a store in Covent Garden , London)

Bloom Perfumery: Buy online exclusive niche perfume and home fragrance

Bloom is the famous London perfumery stocking the best in independent, exclusive and niche perfume, brands from all over the world. Worldwide shipping.

bloomperfume.co.uk

Jovoy London ( also have a shop - I haven’t been but think it’s in Mayfair)

Jovoy Mayfair

Shop powered by PrestaShop

www.jovoyparis.uk

Perfume subscriptions companies :-

The fragrance shop ( scent addict) £12 a month for 8ml

Perfume Subscription | Luxury Fragrance Subscription

Subscribe to scentaddict, our luxury perfume subscription & receive your chosen scent each month for only £14 with FREE P&P! MyTFS Members get 20% off!

www.thefragranceshop.co.uk

Scent Box ( they look like an American company who ship to the UK) . I pay £13 a month for 8ml ( decent selection of niche / luxury fragrances ) - despite coming from America it arrived within a week of being posted .

Monthly Designer Fragrance Subscription Box

ScentBox.co.uk is an affordable and fun way for members to seek out and sample wonderful new designer fragrances each and every month.

www.scentbox.co.uk

Sniph - similar to both others mentioned . Same sort of price and great range of frags that you don’t typically see in the UK. I cancelled this subscription as it’s taking up to 6 weeks delivery wise. Not sure if this is just me because of the perfumes I picked??

Sniph - Discover a new perfume each month

Sniph is a subscription service for perfume, making it easy to discover new scents. We send you monthly deliveries of well-known brands in smart bottles.

www.sniph.co.uk

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

Anybody care to post what they have worn everyday? I am so intrigued! If I remember I'll try post my perfume of the day today I wore this I love the original La Vie Est Belle. I think I love this one even more.

 

[Crumpet41]

I have had a spray of the other CT smells ( on a paper thingy) -initial thoughts ( on the others )

Cosmic Power - horrible. Kind of reminded me of Tom Ford - Purple Orchid but only a hint of it. I can tell this is not for me.

Calm Bliss - surprisingly nice . This I think is a fresh clean summery smell. Will be trying this on my skin.

Magic Energy - this to me smells of toilet cleaner . Won’t be trying this as I am pretty sure I won’t like it.

Love Frequency - I knew I’d like this based off the notes ( I lean toward rose / musky/ floral smells) . I will def be trying this tomorrow . Downside is that it smells like many other rose / musk/ floral perfume.

More Sex - a feminine leathery smell. Will be trying this ( I thinks it’s more of an evening perfume ).

 

[evie1975]

Replica When the Rain Stops; a fresh almost aquatic smell. Longevity is good on me. Near the top of the pile in the set for me.

 

[Pinkfoxxie]

Thoughts on the new Charlotte Tilbury scents? I might have added a discovery set to my basket and not checked out yet…can someone talk me down off the wall?

Buy it!!!! Then you can tell me how it is and influence me to buy it

 

[Mamacita]

YSL Libre for me today, wore it the other day and it's the first time I got complimented on a perfume went home and ordered a full size

 

[freshhead]

Valentino Born in Roma Donna intense (eu de parfum) the most stunning fragrance that I get complimented on wherever I go

 

[GiveMyHeadPeace]

It's so sad when perfume you love is discontinued

Stella McCartney.

Will never find another like you

 

[Mamacita]

I have a serious issue with finishing perfumes, I always need to leave at least a few sprays in it so have tons of bottles that are like 99% done

 

[griftalo]

I’m wearing Tart’s Knicker Drawer tonight. I rarely wear it and have kept wondering what the nice smell is all night and realised it was me

 

[Mums84]

I want to smell Loewe Paula's Ibiza. I'm in Birmingham tomorrow so hope to track it down.

I love Paula's Ibiza. A very sexy summer scent with a hint of something a bit darker. I had it on the go for 2 summers and recently smelled Noted Aromas Tahiti which is meant to be a dupe for Vanilla Vibes and it is similar and delicious.

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

Today I wore this. Smells divine!

 

[LouSV]

Today's fragrance , M & S dupe for Le Labo Santal 33 Apothecary Warmth

 

[griftalo]

Does anyone else have 3 perfumes on the go at the same time…the expensive perfume for nights out, the middle range perfume for day trips and the cheapest perfume for every day use?! Or is this just a me thing ?! Maybe everyone has 15 perfumes on the go at the same time but I then I worry about them going off

I have a billion perfumes and pick out about 15 at a time to sit in the in-use drawer. But then I also wear perfume oils during that time. So I’m very inconsistent smell wise!