Scent of the day part 2

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I couldn't see a new thread so I'm starting one!

We were talking about clones recently. I have no problem buying a clone of discontinued fragrance, or fragrance that is very expensive and known poor longevity and multiple reformulations. If I really want to try a perfume or at least the type and there is no way to buy sample, 10ml or smell in store. I have few currently, one is my favourite discontinued perfume and one is lost cherry but isn't very good. I find they are good at capturing general vibes of the fragrance but not the complexity and not the transitions between opening, middle and drydown. They stay linear

Arab dupes - I have not had luck with the samples and few I ordered cheaply. The one I liked was suppose to be like byredo sundazed. Lovely bottle but as the perfume aged few months in became unbearably strong and sweet, and not like the original at all. However I have very limited experience - just few samples and two bottles and all didn't work for me. The few that work were not dupe type.

Zara were great when I was getting into perfume as I managed to buy good few cheaply and learn about what perfumes make me feel good and what not. They are cheap I probably bought too many blindly and too many end up in the bin. I have hibiscus that I use as room spray and my husband loves and two Jo Malone range that are part of my main collection, and few we use in bathrooms but honestly are very nice! I always enjoy trip to zara for a sniff session but I don't buy as much anymore.

I gave my son the 10ml Bohemian Lime Goldfield and Banks, bit too masculine for me. I have softer lime form Atelier Cologne.

I have been rotating Ginger Biscuit and Gris Charnel lately, I think sometimes I like wearing same perfume consecutive days - particularly when I know it improves my mood and energy

Erba Pura is strange.. not sure if I will appreciate it more when it's warm out.

I got autumn vibes in a pack of 3 x 10ml with Jazz club and By the fire place.

I really didn’t like Autumn Vibes. But DD loved it and she took it. I have to say though the name was spot on for me. It did smell like autumn vibes. But just not for me.

I did a wear test with Vanilla powder today. I don’t get much vanilla. I get coconut and a hint of lemon. I like it. But wouldn’t buy a full bottle. It really performed on me though. I wore far less (given how strong it was on DP) than I usually would and I could still smell it when I moved my arms about 8 hours later. I will keep it and use it. But won’t be buying a full bottle.

I have just had a shower and put on some libre intense. Not normally something I wear to bed but just fancied being able to smell it. Dp loves this on me. But it’s not a favourite. Not sure I will buy it again. This bottle is nearly empty.

I always feel really bad about throwing the empty bottles out. Seems wasteful. But if I don’t they just gather dust. Wish I had an idea of what I could do with them.

I didn't get on with Autumn vibes. Out of the 3 Jazz Club is my favourite. Vanilla Powder sounds good

Is anyone keeping an eye on voting for best fragrances of 2024 on fragantica?
In female category top 20 I have smelled most and I only really like Valaya and Rouge Ultime
Best Niche it looks like it will be Oud Maracuja - my son's favourite perfume that I can not handle - it is so strong! Number 6 is Ingenious Ginger, one I like a lot and have a bottle
Man loving on women I have more favourites in current top 20, Lira, L'interdit Rouge, Angel's Share rate highly so far from those that love & have some of them.
I am not remotely surprised Angel's Share is leading the voting for best gourmand
I have or had good few of the white floral category and the best women of all times.
Best Niche of all time - not surprised at all with Naxos taking the lead, and my favourite Gris Charnel is rating well and my husband's favourite Nichane Hacivat and xerjoff Alexandria II Basically 3 of us have favorite in the first few. Hafleti and Torino 21 - a lot of great perfumes in this category

Not much/any Byredo, Jo Malone, Escentric Molecules, Dedcool, Malin and Goetz etc. From the advent calendars, Harvey Nicks have focused on hits and have included a lot of highly rated perfumes. Space Nk need to up their game next year.

Friday - I had my work Christmas party so went with Halfeti. I felt comfortable & confident.

Saturday - I paid for all that wine on Friday so my stomach couldn’t handle perfume at all

Sunday - same as Saturday 🤦🏻‍♀️ feeling much better this evening so I’m looking forward to spritzing tomorrow.

Sana Jardin Discovery set arrived which is exciting. Debating whether I should crack it open or save it to brighten up January. Planning on buying the Byredo one next-

If you can stretch to it I recommend the Byredo grand discount, 24 samples and best of all a voucher for a full bottle of your favorite

My worry would be whether I’d find enough to love in the set! Though understand that’s offset somewhat with the voucher. It’s a big initial outlay!

@MiaN I found Naxos too much for me and have sold it. Covered a sizeable chunk of the HN perfume advent, which I have loved. I can see why others love Naxos though- complex and layered and long lasting. I’d love to get the harrods perfume advent next year but I don’t think I’ll need to.

@happytobemrsg I would check on eBay/ vinted for byredo if you aren’t getting the voucher/24 sample set, and especially if you have a few on your list already. There may be some like @IDontHateRainbows and I who have bought it, and are then selling off ones they don’t like, en mass’s? I have been gifting, and still picking my scent.

well, today I smell like pina colada. Miami Glow - Ellis Brooklyn and St Barts Oaui. I need some summer vibes in my life.

Naxos is a lot for sure. I myself don't want full bottle, it's not easy reach which I gravitate towards. It leans masculine to my nose too. I sold few things from Harvey Nicks myself but not much as we shared it and what I didn't like someone else did for most of them.

Got given a LM ambre vanille gift set as a gift so today I'm testing this out. Seen it mentioned on this thread a few times. Really like it; an easy every day wear. I think I slightly prefer the nest madagascar vanilla as they're both quite similar to my nose, with a soft coconut note to the nest. The gift set came with a body oil and body cream too which I'm excited to use.

Killing me slowly by killian for me today. Still not feeling 100% myself after having awful bug for upwards of 10 days already but I love this scent and its giving me a,much needed boost today

First day wearing perfume after the hangover from hell 🤦🏻‍♀️

First I put on Halfeti Cedar from my discovery set. Not very keen at first & the dry down was horrible. Seemed really Smokey, not my vibe at all. Washed that off.

It’s nice & sunny today so I thought I’d give Berber Blonde a go from my Sana Jardin discovery set. Something in it reminds me of face cream 🤷🏻‍♀️ very spa like. I love citrus at home or on DH (bergamot is my favourite essential oil) but I don’t think I like it on me at all. One I’ll re-gift to either my mum or sisters.

Wondering if it would be bad form to scrub this off & try something else…I think I’m missing rose or something more floral. Still reminiscing about JM Peony & Blush Suede sample I had & used up. What’s everyone’s thoughts on that one?

@paristotokyo it's very soft & comforting scent, I would love a gift of body cream and oil! Enjoy. I want to try the next now!

I decided Ginger Biscuit have place in my main collection and I won't be selling it. This went on from
Not liking it
Thinking maybe I can use up the 9ml
Thinking maybe I like the 9ml, but won't purchase
Purchasing it and thinking I will use it for few weeks and sell it
Deciding that actually - I do like it a lot and I don't want to be without it around this time of the year.

I've sold most of mine, from the 24 I kept around 8 and sold about 12, a few left that aren't budging!

@IDontHateRainbows how much did you sell them for?

@MiaN I love the journey you went on with your perfume! Just shows how important samples are before jumping in.

I ended up scrubbing off Berber Blonde & reached for Incense Water. It’s love! I could immediately smell a sweet rose & raspberry. It’s dried down to a lovely fruity rose. I’ve not smelt anything like it. I think I’d reach for it a lot in summer. Doesn’t quite have the same projection as my Penhaligon loves but I think that ms expected with these sort of notes. Plus I don’t mind topping up a little in the summer. Super happy with this & will go on my list to buy. Has anyone else tried it?

After seeing the reviews of it on here I fancied giving Laura Mercier Amber Vanille a go but I can’t see a sample of it anywhere

I love how calming it is but the type of scent reminds me of body spray and the poor longevity would put me off paying for it as it's expensive. I have it from SpaceNK advent last year. Maybe the mentined nest perfume is longer lasting? And they have small sizes/samples

SOTD is Serge Lutens Ecron de Fumee. It’s very strong and I almost washed it off but it has softened nicely, quite boozy. Definitely a winter scent for a night out. I have a 10ml, wouldn’t RP but I’ll enjoy using it sparingly

@MiaN your description of it is spot on. Nest is in the same vein, I think. Not very special, a little body spray like, but nice and comforting for daily wear. Also doesn't last very long but I have a smaller size of it too which is easy to keep in my bag and reapply when needed.

Trying incense water by sana jardin. Smells like the air freshener mum uses in the loo! Not having much luck with Sana jardin. Sandlewood temple is the only one I've liked, and not loved, liked. This brand just not hitting the spot for me.

I wrote my update before I saw yours... glad one of us likes it. Still getting vibes of haze-after- a- poo here. I'm.not a massive rose fan, which may be why I don't like it.

Oh and I told the byredo samples for around £8 each, £9 some of them so probably made about £100 less ebay fees and postage.

@happytobemrsg I really like the JM Peony & Blush Suede and loved Sana Jardin's Revolution De La Fleur. Not sure if you've tried it yet? Jaipur Chant is a bit similar but RDLF won out!

I didn't really get on with Incense Water though so our tastes may be a bit too different.

(bit of a lurker but loving the scent chat)

I use perfume parlour for clones, and I have Zara barbie which is v similar to love don't be shy
I'll buy the real cheaper scents and bizarrely I always get the real MMM replica or clean perfumes
Anything else I'll try perfume parlour and see what it's like. Currently wearing their Olympea which I really like