Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[readyplayerson]

To me it’s a bit spicy and fruity

Salty Ocean Bouquet Zara perfume - a fragrance for women 2022

Salty Ocean Bouquet is created by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves. A fragrance featuring fresh and relaxing notes of bergamot and black pepper, wrapped in wood and orange blossom, creating a vibran...

www.fragrantica.com

I’m going to Zara on Saturday so I’ll give it a sniff! Not blind buying it as every Zara perfume I have bought has been a let down apart from violet blossom

 

[Crumpet41]

SOTD - New Notes - Bonbons a la violette

Bonbons A La Violette New Notes perfume - a fragrance for women and men 2024

Bonbons à la Violette is a fragrance that transports you to a carefree world of sugary indulgence. The blend of sugared violets, fruity accents, and creamy sweetness evokes the joy of savoring ...

www.fragrantica.com

 

[readyplayerson]

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 .

I am quite fussy with violet notes and same with iris but it sounds interesting!
My boots has all the testers locked away apart from whatever is new which is tied down by the tills! It’s impossible to even attempt to spray them when you’ve got your hands full!

 

[griftalo]

I’ve never smelt that one (sorry I’m in no way an expert or a connoisseur like a lot of people on here) but I’m trying to push my boundaries more as I only ever wear mayflower by abbeyperfumery in the day and baccarat rouge extrait at night 🫣 I love everyone’s opinions on here though and the introductions to new ideas! Who does 4711? I will try and have a smell next time I can. I swapped out neroli portofino for diptique eventually; as I’ve never tried theirs either

4711 is the house.

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

There's a new cult beauty discovery box about, that's got some really nice scents in. I particularly like Lola at coat check

Cult Beauty The Sweet Spritz Edit (Worth £220.00) | CultBeauty

Get Cult Beauty The Sweet Spritz Edit (Worth £220.00) at Cult Beauty.

www.cultbeauty.co.uk

 

[Gattle09]

New to this thread ✨️My favourite perfume of all time was Stella McCartney original . Does anyone know of any perfumes close to that scent by any chance ?

Same, gutted it’s gone. Someone on here recommended perfume parlour star lady for woman 0390 so I tried it and it’s pretty much the same. It looks like it’s out of stock at the moment though.

 

[Crumpet41]

I'm hoping this is the right thread to ask - I'm very basic when it comes to perfume but I love Chanel Allure. I'm on the lookout for a cruelty-free dupe. Does anyone know where I could start? I've no idea of top notes or any of that sort of thing, I just like how it smells (see previous basic comment) and it has nice memories for me.

Also, I'm in Canada, so while I've no issues paying for shipping from wherever, the odds of it being eligible to ship to me in the first place can be kind of limited.

I know this is the sport version but this company say they are vegan , cruelty free . I have bought from this brand before ( bought a tom ford dupe ) and thought it was a good copy.

Medalist Inspired By Chanel's Allure Homme Sport

Inspired By Chanel's Allure Homme Sport Luxury Dupe Alternative clone

www.alexandriauk.com

 

[Cassanova123]

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.

 

[it’s not been changed?!]

I was in Zara again today and sprayed the Jo Loves energetically New York one. It smelt sooo similar to something else I’ve had before. I was wracking my brains and eventually gave up and googled it. It’s le labo santal 33. It’s a good dupe if anyone is interested.

 

[Crumpet41]

Really really want to try mochi musc from mancera but can't justify spending £80+ on a blind buy

Can you buy it as a sample ? There are a few places you could .

Small Aromas Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Samples for Perfume Lovers - Popular Niche Brands - Samples in various sizes to help you find your perfect scent

www.smallaromas.co.uk

Scent Samples UK

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

Les Senteurs - Niche Perfumes, Home Fragrance, Bath & Body

Les Senteurs is a place to fall in love with perfume. London’s oldest independent perfumery is a destination for those looking for their dream niche fragrance.

www.lessenteurs.com

I have used all these and can vouch that they send genuine samples

 

[emanwhe]

Has anyone on here tried any of the H&M Coconut Escape products?

Hadn’t heard of them! Love a coconut scent!

 

[Blueblue123]

Does anyone know of a good alternative or a dupe for Ella k musk k?

Have you tried Retrospect by Merit? It's one of the ones I liked as a replacement for Glossier You. All those perfumes have similar vibes.

I have samples of both and prefer the glossier but it’s just missing something. Not sure if that something it’s missing is worth the big price difference though I really didn’t like sonic flower at all! In fact I’ve not liked anything from that brand.

If you smelled Glossier after 2022 then you smelled the reformulated, less good version. I'm holding on to the last drops of my pre-formulation bottle!

The new one version is just fine and I'll probably buy it when I have less of my old version but I'll always keep a few drops and look for an alternative.

 

[griftalo]

Just the plain old edp. I was really a bit worried the first time I sprayed it - almost smelled a bit medicinal - like a wintergreen/aniseed twist I think. Husband was so pleased to give me this bottle of perfume knowing how much I love Samsara and Mitsouko. My faith in Guerlain was restored thankfully!

I can’t smell samsara properly! It obviously has a smell, and people like it on me but it’s very muted to me and I don’t think I smell it like other people. Mitsouko is a beast though, really strong.

 

[FloggingMolly]

I’ve just had an email from Perfume Parlour to say that their dupe Star Lady is back in stock.

Think I missed it again as there seems to be only hand wash in star lady available Thanks again though

 

[Dragbag86]

Can’t think of anything similar but if you’re open to dupe’s desired scents are bringing out one soon. I’ve had a few from them and they are good.

Thank you love dupes! I’d recommend parfum hub dawn of Petra (guidance 46 dupe) ice not smelled the og but three random people told me I smelled nice yesterday

 

[Dragbag86]

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

I’m a fan you get your first month half price then after that it’s £24.55 a month and you get to pick your own fragrances - I picked from the platinum collection which tends to be more niche fragrances but they do a standard and middle tier too depending on what you’re into. Just to clarify I’m in no way an influencer or affiliated with them I’m just at a stage in life where I don’t know any of the cool perfumes anymore as I always wear the same ones

 

[torontoon]

I'm hoping this is the right thread to ask - I'm very basic when it comes to perfume but I love Chanel Allure. I'm on the lookout for a cruelty-free dupe. Does anyone know where I could start? I've no idea of top notes or any of that sort of thing, I just like how it smells (see previous basic comment) and it has nice memories for me.

Also, I'm in Canada, so while I've no issues paying for shipping from wherever, the odds of it being eligible to ship to me in the first place can be kind of limited.

 

[readyplayerson]

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!

What does fucking fabulous smell like? I have always been intrigued by the name but never had the chance to try it

 

[HelloStereo]

Those who bought the Cult Beauty perfume sample box, how are you liking it? For me nothing has stood out until today when I tried Debaser by DS&Durga. Not usually a fan of green scents but it reminds me of being outside, in the garden, visiting somewhere during the warm days of spring. It’s weird how emotions can sometimes get tied to a fragrance because for me it feels comforting and nostalgic for some reason.

I bought Debaser about a week ago. I think it would make a really nice spring and summer time fragrance. Like you say, it's green but I don't know if it's the mixture of the coconut and woods as well that makes it feel more rounded and softer.

 

[readyplayerson]

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.

Where did you get your sample from originally? I’m not sure how I feel
About a chocolate note, love vanilla and plum though!
145 for 15ml is extortionate!!!!! I don’t think I could pay that much unless that 15ml would last me forever!! Do you know anyone going to Iceland on holiday