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Scent of the Day

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Tulipsareredvioletsarebue · 13/07/2024 06:43

I think there was one a few months/weeks back but can't find it, so apologies if doubling up.
What perfume are you wearing today?
I will wear Atelier Cologne Trefle Pur in hope it will actually be warm today.

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MiaN · 20/11/2024 17:46

hughiedoesntfight · 20/11/2024 15:14

I am doing a full day wear test with Commodity milk + today. I love the smell but think it could make me feel a bit nauseated if I wear it all day.

Dp likes it but preferred valaya when I wore it the other day.

Going to try and get to Selfridges to try the full PDM line before I commit though.

I must prefer Valaya too. I may give it a full day test tomorrow.

TheLongRider · 20/11/2024 18:21

I'll be gallivanting over to London by ferry and bus in mid-December so that I can bring back loads of perfume in my hand luggage without having to worry about liquid restrictions going through an airport. I'm compiling a list of perfumeries to visit in London. I'll be nose blind by the end of the day!

If anyone has any suggestions of worthwhile places to visit, please drop your ideas into this thread.

hughiedoesntfight · 20/11/2024 18:46

TheLongRider · 20/11/2024 18:21

I'll be gallivanting over to London by ferry and bus in mid-December so that I can bring back loads of perfume in my hand luggage without having to worry about liquid restrictions going through an airport. I'm compiling a list of perfumeries to visit in London. I'll be nose blind by the end of the day!

If anyone has any suggestions of worthwhile places to visit, please drop your ideas into this thread.

Jovoy, Bloom, liberty and Harrods.

But in Harrods go to the 6th floor. You might need to ask someone as it’s difficult to find.

Theres a few round Covent Garden as well I think.

MiaN · 21/11/2024 05:34

Baby its cold outside! Weather for heavy hitters... Not sure which way I will go today, workout AM with nothing and will decide later. It feels like angels share/ginger biscuit lira type of weather. Its not my favourite weather or fragrance type but they are perfect match - my regular favourites won't do well on day that feels like -2C.

JMAngel1 · 21/11/2024 05:44

Yesterday JM Myrhh and Tonka

Today BK Angels Share

Tomorrow TF Lost Cherry - Friday treat!

These three sing in the cold

MiaN · 21/11/2024 06:03

@JMAngel1 Fantastic winter line-up! You are set for cold weather

spikeandbuffy · 21/11/2024 08:13

I really want to try angels share

Ambre vanille today

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 08:25

Tried gypsy water from byredo scent libe... not a massive fan tbh.
I'm tempted to try the new mojave ghost absolu which is supposed to be longer lasting but it's £££££ and they don't seem to be selling anything less than 50ml. Harvey Nick's are doing 15% off plus gwp..I must resist! Spent far too much on perfume recently. Yes. I'm a full blown addict.

MiaN · 21/11/2024 08:45

I surprised myself this morning, unable to decide I went for Givenchy l'interdit rouge.

@IDontHateRainbows you are so good selling things you don't use. I am sure this softens to spend.

I myself have been buying more than I need, but sold good bit so I am not too upset. I am shocked how easy it is, and mostly done locally in facebook group.

However 4 full sizes in year will need fresh start in December.

hughiedoesntfight · 21/11/2024 09:07

spikeandbuffy · 21/11/2024 08:13

I really want to try angels share

Ambre vanille today

I have tried it a few times it’s nice. But something reminds me of Morrisons apple pies 😂

PDM Althair is how I expected Angels Share to smell.

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 09:15

MiaN · 21/11/2024 08:45

I surprised myself this morning, unable to decide I went for Givenchy l'interdit rouge.

@IDontHateRainbows you are so good selling things you don't use. I am sure this softens to spend.

I myself have been buying more than I need, but sold good bit so I am not too upset. I am shocked how easy it is, and mostly done locally in facebook group.

However 4 full sizes in year will need fresh start in December.

Indeed, i have managed make a bit on the advent/ scent calendars but this is countered by some things I thought would sell but haven't, eg the byredo scent library which I've sold about 8 samples, and about 12 remaining. It's still quite niche for the general population compared to, eg armani of marc jacobs.

I have a bit of a byredo obsession just wish they were longer lasting. Mumbai noise I may have gone nose blind to through overuse, but I shouldn't need to spray it every 5 mins like a lunatic!

My other obsession is Vyrao. Bought some mamajuju 2ml Samples off ebay. With Liberty points + beauty drop credit I may be able to purchase a bottle in January if I still want it.

AprilLady · 21/11/2024 09:57

Inspired by @patchoulirose wearing Tauer L’ADDM today. It had somehow got stuck at the back of the cupboard so haven’t worn it for while. Had forgotten how much a like it, and how different it is to most of my other frequent wears.

Lurkingshark · 21/11/2024 11:47

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 08:25

Tried gypsy water from byredo scent libe... not a massive fan tbh.
I'm tempted to try the new mojave ghost absolu which is supposed to be longer lasting but it's £££££ and they don't seem to be selling anything less than 50ml. Harvey Nick's are doing 15% off plus gwp..I must resist! Spent far too much on perfume recently. Yes. I'm a full blown addict.

I got the absolute as a freebie sample with the library- not sure if you can find something more reasonable to buy and see if that works?

MiaN · 21/11/2024 11:56

Is it very like the original, but stronger? If it's actually different scent, the way the likes of BDK or Commodity do their their extracts or + ranges, fair enough. if it's exactly or nearly same just stronger - shame on them! Some people say that the new Mojave Ghost is same as what Mojave Ghost were before they were bought over. Mojave Ghost the OG is expensive, it should be strong enough!

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 13:12

I'd like to know how it compares with normal MG... I don't want it to be too different as then it's a different scent.

Or for a cheaper alternative layer with MG lotion or hand cream

It does feel like a bit of a con though , getting people to spend more

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 14:01

I've been rather naughty, couldn't stretch to the absolu but heard the MG oil is longer lasting so bought that from Harvey Nick's with 15% off. Also the hand cream set ( MG + BDA) but will sell the BDA on.

I then added some extra stuff from Charlotte tilbury to get the GWP but that will go on ebay.I'm such a sucker for a GWP and dome fragrances in there too although it's a bit skimpy for a HN GWP.
So, layering hand/ body cream and oil should be slightly longer lasting hopefully.

MiaN · 21/11/2024 15:15

I have been shopping too! Today's haul is 30ml Lira Xerjoff on deal @ allbeauty

Also got 100ml of Ginger Biscuit Jo Malone on Cult Beauty, getting the free fragrance off and using some points equal to 10% off. It's out of stock again so not sure they will fulfil the order, but I hope so. I have been rashining the use of my 9ml (half gone) and I want to enjoy it.

And then the BDK order 100ml bottle, get 10ml free - I felt it's ok offer

And the atelier cologne offers on notino. They must have copped on they are double discounting as they were back up again - that also came with free mini and I chose replica.

I don't feel guilty as I have sold good few of the items I don't want form my own collection, adn good few from the advents we don't want so I am good.

I guess knowing I can sell things so easy changed my plans little.

IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 15:32

It's a slippery slope @MiaN !
I have bought some more large size samples (5 and 10ml) from someone on ebay selling a load from liberty - can't remember exactly what's inside now but two of the LBTY fragrances - adelphi sun was one of them I think. So that'll be waiting for me when I get home. I'll have a sniff of the ones I don't recognise and see if I want to keep them and put the rest on sale.
The best deal I got in terms of making my money back was the Fragrance Shop advent calendar - £80 for 24 5 or 10ml minis - mainly your more commercial brands but sold like hot cakes and I got two so must have made enough on that to fund my Byredo habit.

Lurkingshark · 21/11/2024 16:13

I’ve not tested the absolut vs OG but I’m not that fussed by the OG now I’ve worn it.

I’ll try tomorrow on longeivity and report back. I’ve been wearing the byredos over a neutral- ish body oil so some scents are lasting longer than some of the reviews I’ve seen have indicated.

SOTD is a Boemia by granado

MiaN · 21/11/2024 16:33

It was great to downsize so much and release funds for few new things I am genuinely excited for. We bought advents for us as family, 3 of us, and sold things we don't like from the advents. As well as things I bought retail over the last year but didn't work for me, as my taste change. Or I blind bought. I send freebies with every purchase - samples, minis if they bought the full size. Todays package I added BDK rouge smoking extrait, and vb portofino sample. I am not in to make money - I wanted to offload on great prices, make someone happy and finance few new parfums.

I sold in local facebook group and niche mid range items like commodity, 7 virtues, glossier you, bianco latte, sol de Janeiro went very quickly - I really cut prices on those. Even my son said - wow you have so much less now.

My items for sale are nearly gone, and I am happy to get my lunch breaks back without going to the post. And if I want to make this happen I will need to do a real 4 perfumes or less for a year starting December.

I did enjoy it, I got lovely messages of application for the freebies. One buyer even send me some samples back from her own!

I would do it once or twice a year if I need to, it was much easier then expected and I didn't expect I will find some of it enjoyable. But I don't want to deal with it all the time

MiaN · 21/11/2024 16:36

Lurkingshark · 21/11/2024 16:13

I’ve not tested the absolut vs OG but I’m not that fussed by the OG now I’ve worn it.

I’ll try tomorrow on longeivity and report back. I’ve been wearing the byredos over a neutral- ish body oil so some scents are lasting longer than some of the reviews I’ve seen have indicated.

SOTD is a Boemia by granado

Yes please, full test. One on your left wrist, the other on the right - longevity, similarity and drydown report please!

paristotokyo · 21/11/2024 16:42

@Lurkingshark ooh I love boemia. Going to wear that tonight :)

spikeandbuffy · 21/11/2024 16:51

Post work shower so swapping to something else... decisions!
This is some of my collection but I have a lot of 10ml and samples

Scent of the Day
IDontHateRainbows · 21/11/2024 17:23

MiaN · 21/11/2024 16:36

Yes please, full test. One on your left wrist, the other on the right - longevity, similarity and drydown report please!

Oh no! What if it's lovelier and longer lasting and now I've bought the oil so cannot afford it... I'll have to hide the thread.

There's always my birthday in the new year I suppose...

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