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readyplayerson
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SOTD printemps Blanc. Absolutely love it 
CherryAcid
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Neroli Portofino smells exactly like 4711 for me if you have ever smelt that.
JE172
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And the Jo Malone English pear and fresia which I wear so I’m keen to have a sniff of the M&S one.
Blueblue123
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Sotd Marfa by Memo
Jelly Bean
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Has anyone tried any of the Rituals perfumes?
There's a Rituals shop just opened near me so I'm tempted. I get the impression they're all quite light and spa like even though they are EDP. I'm after a light sort of fizzy scent for Spring.
Plus they do decent travel sizes for about £15.
There's a Rituals shop just opened near me so I'm tempted. I get the impression they're all quite light and spa like even though they are EDP. I'm after a light sort of fizzy scent for Spring.
Plus they do decent travel sizes for about £15.
readyplayerson
Chatty Member
I’ve loads of dupes, it was a way for me to try out things I couldn’t sample in the shops. I’ve always used perfume parlour as they do small 3ml samples and are nearly always a good copy but desired scents seem to have a lot more choice of niche and unusual fragrances and they also sell samples so I’m trying them out at the moment.
Crumpet41
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Also just spotted this company ( also based in the UK). Who are vegan, cruelty free . When I searched for allure it brought this perfume up.
edenperfumes.co.uk
Attractive Woman Women's Perfume - No.031
This fragrance is truly what it says on the tin. Notes of mandarin combine seductively with vanilla and jasmine to create a fragrance which is fresh, warm and with good projection. Works well at work and would also go well on a date. Whoever it is you want to attract, this perfume will ensure...
edenperfumes.co.uk
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CherryAcid
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I got a bottle of Reve de Hanami in the advent calender and although I liked the scent it disappared within minutes.
One of my favs! I have a sample and waiting to go through the airport to pick up the full size
The new glossier You Soie arrived and I really like it! Opens a bit alcoholic but disappears nearly immediately. Settles to lovely gentle rice, almost coconutty, suncreamy floral. Ambroxan comes out after a while on my skin but I get less than zero bergamot.
Crumpet41
VIP Member
I asked ChatGPT - it came back with this :-
A few likely explanations:
1. Partial smell loss (very common)
People can lose sensitivity to smell without realising it.
Common causes:
Often it’s not complete smell loss, just reduced sensitivity.
2. Olfactory fatigue from heavy perfume use
If someone sprays a lot or smells perfumes constantly (collectors, reviewers, etc.), their brain can temporarily “switch off” those scent signals.
So they smell nothing, while other people around them still smell the perfume clearly.
3. Becoming anosmic to specific molecules
Some people suddenly stop detecting certain common perfume ingredients, especially:
If many of her perfumes contain these (which a lot of modern perfumes do), they can suddenly feel like they’ve “disappeared”.
4. COVID-related smell disruption
This is still surprisingly common. Even people who had COVID months or years ago sometimes notice:
A few likely explanations:
1. Partial smell loss (very common)
People can lose sensitivity to smell without realising it.
Common causes:
- recent cold or sinus infection
- allergies or blocked sinuses
- long-COVID smell changes
- hormonal shifts (this can happen in perimenopause)
- certain medications
Often it’s not complete smell loss, just reduced sensitivity.
2. Olfactory fatigue from heavy perfume use
If someone sprays a lot or smells perfumes constantly (collectors, reviewers, etc.), their brain can temporarily “switch off” those scent signals.
So they smell nothing, while other people around them still smell the perfume clearly.
3. Becoming anosmic to specific molecules
Some people suddenly stop detecting certain common perfume ingredients, especially:
- Ambroxan
- Iso E Super
- modern synthetic musks
If many of her perfumes contain these (which a lot of modern perfumes do), they can suddenly feel like they’ve “disappeared”.
4. COVID-related smell disruption
This is still surprisingly common. Even people who had COVID months or years ago sometimes notice:
- perfumes smelling faint
- perfumes smelling different
- perfumes smelling like nothing
Crumpet41
VIP Member
Yesterday I trialled Andrea Maack - Neon Veil. I really like it but it’s tje exact same perfume as Ella K - Musk K , Glossier - You & Room. 1015 - Sonic Flower. I don’t need another perfume like this as I already own all 3.
It is lovely though and I thought the performance was pretty good .
It is lovely though and I thought the performance was pretty good .
readyplayerson
Chatty Member
Me too. I quite like it but not sure it’s something I would find myself reaching for if I bought a bottle.
Libbylulu
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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.
Blueblue123
VIP Member
Yes, it's lovely
essentially a sweet, makeup powder scent
readyplayerson
Chatty Member
This might be worth a try from perfume parlour, you can get a sample for £3. Reviews look good.My all time fav perfume has been discontinued. It was the signature, original Michael Kors perfume. If any of you are familiar with it can you recommed any alternatives with a similar smell? Thanks
Belongs To The Olfactory Notes Family Similar to Michael Kors®
Long Island For Women - 0304
readyplayerson
Chatty Member
Scented samples are getting it in next week according to my friend