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The lovely friendly perfumistas thread 30: summer has arrived (allegedly) and we all smell incredible 😉
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Mrs08 · 03/08/2021 12:22
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FragrantlyScent ·
12/08/2021 23:11
BIG (perfume) day for me!
My first ever set of fragrance samples has arrived in the post! Surely a perfumista milestone? I've only ever sniffed scents instore before, that was my main way of discovering new things. Anything niche, I just blind bought if I thought I'd like it, it usually(!) worked out OK. 
Today, I tried: MM By the Fireplace and Floral Street Chypre Sublime.
MM By the Fireplace: I was very eager to try this as I'd heard such good things on here about it. They were all true! It took a few minutes to get going, which had me slightly worried, and then this beautifully smooth, rich woody/smoky fragrance wafted towards me. Slightly spicy, almost imperceptible vanilla, but I can tell its there, creating this gently warming aura, making the fragrance cosy and linking the notes together. I must say, I think this is a very well blended scent, there are no rough corners and no single note stands out, they all mingle to create this single snuggly accord. This does, indeed, make a great comfort scent, and I have fallen in love. It's a bit like having the basenotes (which sometimes can be the best part) of a perfume as a whole entire scent, and it's works.
Definitely a new love, and FB worthy, although I think the price is a bit £££. Oh well! 
Floral Street Chypre Sublime: I had quite high hopes for this, as chypres are one of my favourite fragrance families, after Ambers and Orientals. To me, this is not a chypre at all, but a floral. All I get is a (albeit very nice) jammy, green rose. From beginning to end. No nuance or progression. Not what I was expecting and a bit underwhelming. Where is the patchouli, incense, or labdanum? Or the softening touch of benzoin? Maybe fragrantica has the wrong notes. This would make a very good rose fragrance, though, but I don't think it's for me.
FragrantlyScent ·
12/08/2021 23:15
*Blind bought the smallest size of anything niche, that is. Very, very rarely. And usually in the sale too. I'm not minted!
FragrantlyScent ·
12/08/2021 23:50
Ooh, thank you Artdeco. Will have a look now. Glad your mum is feeling better.
MrsRLynde ·
13/08/2021 14:28
Artdeco - you should swerve Captured by Candlelight then, it gives the impression of lunchtime drinking. 
Artdecolover ·
13/08/2021 21:24
@MrsRLynde
Artdeco - you should swerve Captured by Candlelight then, it gives the impression of lunchtime drinking.
Ha!
I've got a sample on the way...🍸
FragrantlyScent ·
13/08/2021 23:46
Did I hear someone say Shalimar?
Would love to hear your opinion of Captured by Candlelight, Artdeco. I adore Christmassy scents, and I've heard this is very festive. If I could smell like an orange and clove pomander, mulled wine, a Catholic midnight Mass, and a Christmas tree all at once, then I would be very happy!
SOTD Chanel Pour Monsieur edp, for a busy day.
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