Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[readyplayerson]

Fugazzi angel dust eau de parfum vs the elixir? And has anyone tried Santal de Paris and what are your thoughts if so? Thanks

I have it and like it but I find it better in winter, it’s a bit cloying in warmer weather. It’s really sweet and powdery, reminds me a bit of eau duelle (the edt) although I’ve not heard anyone else make this comparison!

 

[readyplayerson]

Reporting in with positive news!
The dupe is brill, I'm very happy

Yay!!!

 

[Crumpet41]

Where are you seeing glossier you for that price?

Eeeek.. am really sorry ! . I just guessed the cost when I replied and when i checked online a few mins ago it’s much more so have got that completely wrong .
Apologies @manpyj89 and everyone else! Should have checked the price before I posted🫣

 

[Crumpet41]

a dehumidifier would also help the mould issue too.
We have had awful issues with damp this winter - i am guessing to the amount of rain that the UK has been bombarded with

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

This sounds delightful!
Can I ask where you got this from plz?

I ordered it from their website and paid the delivery fee was just so curious

Gulf Orchid Fragrances

shop-gulforchid.com

 

[Crumpet41]

Same, I’ve bought a few samples and they’re too synthetic for me.

Thirding.. I don’t get on with any kayali perfumes.

 

[Crumpet41]

I love this perfume, it's one of my all time favourites. Enjoy

I love it too. It’s a beautiful creamy dreamy floral .

 

[SpanishPink]

Heeley Palm (Coccobello) is a fresh and elegant coconut, salty and green.
To me it works just as well on holiday as it does in the city.

 

[readyplayerson]

Sorry Beach is Bobbi Brown: Beach. It is hard to get but I picked up a bottle on vinted recently. That to me is the closest smelling coconut/sunscreen oil smell I have ever found.

Sometimes free people and anthropologie sellt it. Just googling and ubuy stocks it and Small Aromas sell samples of it.

That’s me on a mission to find it!!!

 

[Dragbag86]

I like most of the kayali ones i've tried. Most popular one is the vanilla 28. The ones I dont like however, I REALLY dont like!

I’m hoping the two I’ve tried I’m just not a fan of; I’m open to trying more though x

 

[Crumpet41]

I trialled Amouage - Existence yesterday.

it’s not for me. To me it smells of lily of the valley soap and nothing else . There are comments on Fragantica saying it is similar to Delina - not sure what they are smelling but this couldn’t be further away if it tried.

To me this perfume is suitable for ladies aged 70+

 

[Crumpet41]

What’s it like? I stopped subscribing to scent addict but debating whether to start it again as I want the new good girl jasmine absolut.

It reminds me of Parma violets . I like it but don’t love it enough to buy a full bottle . The 8ml is enough.

I also want to try the new good girl as well . I keep meaning to sniff it when I go to boots but I can’t be doing with those stands boots use now when the perfume is held down and I have to bend really low to get a smell .
why they can’t just put them on an extendable attachment I don’t know .

 

[manpyj89]

Eeeek.. am really sorry ! . I just guessed the cost when I replied and when i checked online a few mins ago it’s much more so have got that completely wrong .
Apologies @manpyj89 and everyone else! Should have checked the price before I posted🫣

You got my hopes up!

 

[manpyj89]

I’m just here to say I made it through January with no fragrance purchases as planned

I did managed to sneak one in on the 31st December though massimo dutti white tulip and barley. Supposedly a dupe for bal d’afrique but I can’t confirm as I’ve never smelled it. It’s is beautiful though, easy to wear, subtle but decent longevity. I’ve been wearing it to bed all month. €40 for 100ml.

 

[Crumpet41]

Going to Birmingham next week and that means a wander around Selfridges and Sephora! Can't wait.

Enjoy! What’s on the potential sniff list?

 

[AmmaH]

i really want to buy the discovery set for Phlur as i havent tried any of their perfumes.

It's not great...only a few nice ones! Picked it up for €19 in the Jan sale...have spotted a few on Vinted so might be worth a look x

 

[thegirlscout]

Is there anywhere you can sell opened perfumes? I’ve got a bottle of Tom ford Bois Pacifique, used maybe 5 times before I realised it’s too spicy smelling for me and made me feel like I needed to sneeze each time I wore it

Facebook groups such as Fragrance SSS UK (if you are in the UK haha) and Depop. Sold a Guerlain via Depop no problems. Just let the seller know that it’s been sampled and sold as seen etc.

 

[Dragbag86]

I’ve had a look and they have lots I want to try! If you pay for the platinum can you change it if you want something from the cheaper collection ?

I have literally only just signed up today so I’m not sure tbh but they do have a downgrade option and tbh there are lots in the middle tier that I want to try too x

 

[Dragbag86]

I will have to look them up! I have guidance and all its dupes but haven’t found a dupe for my 46 yet! Both guidances are in my top 10! How nice to get compliments as well

To be totally honest I haven’t smelled guidance 46 bought a sample of the dupe after hearing about it but it’s a lovely perfume anyway x

 

[evie1975]

I got Cosmic Intense by Kylie Jenner with my subscription. Amber dominates with vanilla and musk; it’s lasted well.