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Crumpet41

Crumpet41

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has anyone ever bought anything from the perfume society? I randomly got an email off them the other day which was advertising their quarterly subscription boxes.

Discovery Boxes Archives - The Perfume Society

Discover, explore and enjoy fragrances from designer and niche brands in the comfort of your own home with these perfume sample boxes.
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I am tempted to buy these boxes

Femme Fatale box _ https://perfumesociety.org/product/femme-fatale-discovery-box/

Seasonal Quarterly Sub Box - https://perfumesociety.org/product/seasonal-scent-subscription-box/

Scented Splendour Box - https://perfumesociety.org/product/scented-splendour-discovery-box/
 
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dee_mc

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readyplayerson said:
Has anyone tried any of the new releases for 2026?
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Ah I was in Brown Thomas the other day and never thought to sniff new releases! I was on a different mission. I did try a spritz of Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous and found it pretty underwhelming. I hadn't realised what a large range of TF fragrances there is now. It makes them seem less special for me to be honest. I'd still love a bottle of Rose Prick though!
 
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I treated myself to a body balm of the new Elizabeth Arden fragrance, think it's Eternal Aura as it was on offer at Boots. It's horrific, really sweet and reminds me of Love Hearts. Think it must be a violet smell? And stupidly I'd rubbed it on my arms and neck... I've put Chanel over the top but can still smell it. It reminds me of the body sprays that my then teenagers were obsessed with, that horribly cloying sickly sweet smell. Thank god I didn't get the perfume.
 
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CherryAcid

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readyplayerson said:
I’ve just looked and I have 2 confessions of a rebel on my list! And I’m adding some of the Heretics to it, love the notes in quite a few!!
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I have a couple more Confessions on mine, Cherry Bomb, Get a room and get a room and order champagne. The Heretic ones are Nosferatu, Coeur Noir, Dirty Hinoki and irty Coconut.
 
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dee_mc

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I haven't tried any of the M&S EDPs yet - looking forward to testing them as the EDTs are lovely but most have poor staying power tbh.
 
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I went a bit mad, thankfully I got money this Christmas so I feel like it balances out, but I ordered Comptoir Sud pacifique - Matin calin (wish they’d stuck with the metal bottles), E Coudray- coco vanille and Gaultier Divine. I had a 50ml of Gaultier - Divine my friend gave me with about 40ml in and I have passed it on to one of my daughters with 25ml left in and got myself the 100ml as I know I’ll get through it. My daughter was wearing La Belle Intense for a long time, she got so many compliments on that but it’s all gone!
 
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Crumpet41

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thegirlscout said:
Thank you for this! I had Covid back in 2021, so maybe this is it? I don’t know. I think I’m going to stop wearing perfume for a while and see if that helps me. So frustrating because perfume is one of the few things I enjoy and it feels like another thing going wrong with me.
Where do you store your perfumes? Do you keep them in the boxes?
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Do you suffer from hayfever? I do but dont tend to usually have issues until June/July or time. But the last week or so i have been very congested ( i thought it was a cold but then nothing has developed). I am now wondering if it is Hayfever or some other sort of allergen. Could you have something similar?

Google info.. plus link to Allergy UK > https://www.allergyuk.org/news/hay-fever-help/

Hay fever season in the UK for 2026 is starting early, with high tree pollen levels (alder, hazel, birch) reported in late February and March due to mild winter weather. Experts warn of a potentially prolonged, intense season lasting into summer. Key triggers include tree pollen (March-May) and grass pollen (May-July).
Allergy UK | National Charity +4
Key 2026 UK Hay Fever Forecasts:
  • Early Start: Symptoms are appearing weeks earlier than traditional schedules, with very high levels already reported in areas like London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
  • Tree Pollen Peak: Early March is seeing high levels of tree pollen, with birch, alder, and hazel being the main culprits.
  • Longer Season: Climate change is driving warmer, earlier springs, leading to longer, more severe, and overlapping pollen seasons.
  • High Risk Factors: Warm, dry, and windy conditions exacerbate pollen release, while mild winters encourage stronger, earlier plant growth.
    Allergy UK | National Charity +4
Management and Advice:
  • Medication: Start antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays 1-2 weeks before symptoms usually peak to build up effectiveness.
  • Protection: Wear wraparound sunglasses to prevent pollen from entering the eyes.
  • Indoor Hygiene: Keep windows and doors closed. Shower and wash hair after being outside to remove pollen.
  • Avoidance: Avoid drying clothes on washing lines outside and limit time outdoors on high-pollen days.
  • Tracker: Use online tools like the Kleenex Pollen Pal to monitor daily levels in
 
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readyplayerson

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Crumpet41 said:
how are you liking the aerin? I have the Amber Musk ( full size) and a sample of the Amber Musk Santal (i dont know why they bothered making this as its almost a replica of Amber Musk).

What is Kilian Princess like? I have looked at this a few times as i am always seeing it pop up on Tiktok.
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I love the aerin. I got a sample and wasn’t overly impressed but saw a small bottle for sale cheap so grabbed it! I’m not sure if my taste has changed or it’s time of the year but it smells nicer now than when I got it! It’s a bit of an easy reach when I’m not sure what to wear! Princess is stunning! I don’t think there’s anything like it (to me!) so it’s quite an interesting fragrance. Longevity and projection aren’t great but I find if I spray it on my clothes it tends to last longer! People say it’s like happy dust but I don’t think it’s anything like it!
 
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Crumpet41

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readyplayerson said:
I’ve liked all that I’ve tried from this house, I’m going to try this one out next! What’s it similar to?
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It’s delina ish but sharper and a bit green. I love it . Since I received it in the scent bird box I have had it on a few times.
 
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Bonbon76 said:
I am wearing Phlur Father Figure which is growing on me. I bought four travel sizes and not sure I love it enough to buy the full size.
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I got a sample yesterday, I really like it! I’m going to get a travel size though, don’t think I would wear it enough to warrant a full bottle.
 
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emanwhe said:
Was coming through the airport yesterday and gave Virgin Island Water another go (I really really want to like it) but the initial spritz is waaaaaaaay too limey and citrusy...

So the woman on the stand gave me a spritz of the brand new Wild Vetiver as well. Very unisex, but too blackcurrenty or peppery for me. But as I was walking around giving it the odd sniff I sniffed the wrong hand and Virgin Island Water had turned into an incredibly creamy skin scent! Is this new?! It never did this before?!
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Did you like it? Do you think it might be a flanker? ( ie same dna but slightly different(. Sorry if you know what this means already.
 
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CherryAcid

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I subscribed to scentbirdd and have a load of Heretic coming my way over the coming months. Cant wait to try them.
 
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thegirlscout said:
I don’t know what’s going wrong with my perfumes but they are all going ‘off’. Some have changed their scents even though they are less than a year old, some have literally no staying power. I put in several sprays on Montal Rose Musk which is a beast mode fragrance for me usually but I can hardly smell it nor can my family. I don’t keep my fragrances in the sun or anything so not sure what the hell is going on.
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I am not sure why this is happening either . Where do you tend to keep them? Are they close to a radiator or anything?
 
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readyplayerson

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Crumpet41 said:
I just ordered a sample of latest Narciso Rodriguez perfume from small aromas this evening.

Hoping I like it!

I also ordered a couple of other samples .

2 x maison margiela perfumes ( Never Ending Summer & After The Dawn)
Thameen - Patiala
Andrea Maack - Neon Veil
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I have this in my scented samples basket along with about 10 others! Not ready to check out yet though as I keep adding more to it 🤣
I heard the Thameen is nice, I got a sample of peregrina which I like but i wish I’d tried patiala instead.
I gave up on Maison margiela, I had the discovery set plus samples of the last few releases and have not liked a single one!
The Andrea Maack sounds nice, I might have to get a sample 🤣
Let me know your thoughts when you’ve tried them please.
 
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