Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[readyplayerson]

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Joined scentbox these are in my scent calendar- I’m trying to push my boundaries and try different ones. Any that are an utter no?

I’ve not heard of scentbox, I’m signing up!

 

[readyplayerson]

SOTD room 1015 sonic flower. Luckily it’s only a sample as I don’t like it on me

 

[readyplayerson]

My first one was Confessions of a Rebel Love High which I wasnt sure about at first but I have actually been wearing it most days to work. I wouldnt buy a bottle of it though. I have Nosferatu on the way which I really hope I like cos I have wanted to try it since it came out.

I got an unused 50ml bottle of Bobbi Brown Beach arrive today, was only 20 quid on Vinted. Been wanting to try it for years. I really like it, reminds me of Neroli Portofino and sunscreen.

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!!

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

I love Prada Candy!

So nice isn't it! I think there's other one's like candy night and candy kiss etc. Have you tried them? Would love to know what they are like

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

I have a travel size of this and it's lovely, I can see why you'd wear it to a funeral, it's quite a skin scent

Yes! Would you believe i looked through my perfumes and thought what would be appropriate for a funeral the night before and that was the only answer to me

 

[Crumpet41]

I wear Miss Dior in the day and Flowerbomb for something more special. My Dior bottle has finished and I’m thinking of getting a new scent. Any suggestions?

what is your budget?

 

[Crumpet41]

Andrea Maack made one of the worst perfumes I’ve ever smelled and the only one I’ve tried by that house. I can attest to the longevity, sadly

Ooh - what one did you try ?

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

Hello how are you ? I just looked at amouage's love tuberose but it is quite expensive and it's not that much cheaper from a discounter. How many perfumes do you have in total now, and how many are you hoping to finish by April? I find my list of fragrances I want to buy is growing longer than it takes for me to use them. I swear I have enough to last like 100 years and I still want more.

I might try Angels Share but only next winter when I can save, and Musc Ravageur to me is a cooler weather scent so hopefully that'll put me off until next autumn / winter. I did fall in love with Lilyphea though and it's so expensive even by Diptyque's standards. It's a lovely watery floral that's quite green but then warms up with vanilla and ginger in the base. It's so beautiful but also so expensive

I usually buy samples from perfumista or fragrancesamplesuk but it doesn't seem like they ship to Ireland. Posting perfumes overseas is always quite difficult I've found - how have you been getting samples so far?

Hi Oooh I'd love to try Lilyphea! I know they are 100ml but they seem so much more expensive then the original range the bottle is gorgeous as always with diptyque definitely save angels share for Christmas or even autumn time would be lovely. I'm halfway through my tiny bottle. I thought it would've lasted longer tbh I've never been subtle with my sprays

I think I have around 30 bottles ranging between 30 and 50 ml and the odd 75 and 100ml and some samples. I've used up about 3 since posting about using up the one's I had barely anything left in. I'm going to try keep empties so I can review them on this later on in the year. Have you many bottles? Mine are still in shoe boxes not getting the love they deserve

If I do buy love tuberose I'll let you know what I thought the price is crazy I purchased a dior lip oil on boots recently and received 3 free samples of the new dior rosy, peach and purple glow and i have to say i wasn't overly impressed. They haven't got a patch on my j'adore and gris dior imo but I'm glad i got to try them

I've never tried any sample site just bought the odd discovery sets from replica mfk and fredrick malle on brown thomas. I'm actually wearing wearing the sample of apom by mfk on my wrist today and absolutely love it I've noted that in my phone for future purchases

 

[NotPerfect]

I saw those I was hoping to get the Dubai one in that size as well (if I decided to buy them), but doesn’t look like it’s available in the smaller size.

lol yes some in that size! I recommend sniffing Red Temptation (not part of the Jo collab) it’s said to be a dupe for Bacarat Rouge and also comes in the small bottle!

 

[Jellycat369]

Finished a sample of Tocca Lucia. I was hoping for zingy, fresh, summery seaside citrus goodness and, to me, it smelt like a digestive biscuit. Shame.

 

[UniqueUsername1]

Unfortunately for my pocket I have fallen in love with Creed Wind Flowers. The budget is not going to stretch to a bottle of it at the moment! Are there any good dupes for it? Or can anybody recommend something comparable with a lower price point? Preferably under €100!

 

[Crumpet41]

Whatever the Diors, Chanel, Givenchy etc etc cost. My husband says he’ll treat me and I’m leaving today for a trip so can browse the Duty Free.

Lancome - Idole intense? or they have a new perfume called Idole Peach & Roses which sounds like its fruity/sweet ( which i think miss dior is)

https://www.lancome.co.uk/perfume/women-s-perfume/idole/idole-peach-n-roses-eau-de-parfum/01195-LAC.html

Hope you enjoy your holiday

 

[Crumpet41]

Should be getting my scentbird sample of Nosferatu in the next couple of days. I am so excited. I am gonna be gutted if I dont like it cos I have been wanting to try it since it came out.

How do you find scentbird? I have thought about trying them but some of the reviews put me off.

 

[it’s not been changed?!]

Not me telling you there’s v affordable 30ml bottles , outing how I enable my own addictions!!

I saw those I was hoping to get the Dubai one in that size as well (if I decided to buy them), but doesn’t look like it’s available in the smaller size.

 

[Dragbag86]

If you're after a beast mode salty, while it's heavy with Oud and smoke. I find the saltiness it's strongest note. Tobacco Noir, by Bujairami. It's only $45 for 100ml.

Nice! This sounds stunning love a bit of smoke x

 

[Crumpet41]

SOTD - Narciso Rodriguez - for her intense

 

[readyplayerson]

I quite like Zara perfumes - my favourites are Cherry Smoothie ( Tom Ford - Lost Cherry Dupe) and Rose Gourmand ( Mancera - Roses Vanille Dupe).

I had cherry smoothie but gave it away, not sure why now as it wasn’t bad. I actually blind bought roses vanille after loving the perfume parlour dupe but I preferred the dupe!!

 

[torontoon]

I wore it tonight to the symphony (look at me, so cultured) and it's been fantastic! I do need to trial a full day but it wears much nicer on than from the bottle (I'm sure there's a proper term for whatever that is) so I think it's a winner. So grateful you told me of this site. I swear, I did try googling before and didn't get anywhere promising. Positive feedback from you and @Also_smoke_and_mirrors (thank you!) sealed the deal!

I am replying to myself here in case anyone else orders internationally - I got hit with a bill from FedEx for $17 maybe 10 days after delivery. So there's that to bear in mind. Next time, buy a larger bottle

 

[readyplayerson]

Has anyone tried any of the new releases for 2026?

 

[Crumpet41]

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.

I will do.

I have already tried Andrea Maack - Jest . I absolutely love this. I am on my 2nd sample of it. The smell is like a rich chocolate / plum and vanilla. Such brilliant performance as well. If I could use a word to describe it - I would say decadent.

I looked at buying a 15ml from her website ( no uk stockists ). The 15ml is 145 euro and I suspect there would be tax on top as well since it’s coming from Iceland.