Scent of the day part Four - the friendly perfumistas still perfuming!

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Continuation of the SOTD thread

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Hera Reigns has been my favorite liberty fragrance with tudor a close second.

Not sure I've tried wild rosinda, maybe I will today. It's my leaving work treat, as I dint want to stink the place out so have been choosing one to put on in the car for the drive home

Wild rosinda is a strong one, I would say! I think you’re not usually a fan of rose? So might not be your thing but fun to test

I really enjoyed not buying much so far this year, I have made no perfume purchases since March and sold some. However I am truly ready for Harvey Nichols perfume advent!

Bibbi 'Iris Wallpaper' - got it as a sample with another order. Pure powdery parma violets - I feel I should hate it but sometimes you just want to smell like a big floofy unicorn (will be glad when the sample's finished tho).

I’ve yet to find a Bibbi that I like. I have Swimming Pool from the Liberty scent edit and a lateish holiday booked, so I may take it and see how it works somewhere more exotic.

SOTD is the last dregs of a Creed Eladaria sample, ok but wouldn't want a full size.

I too have struggled to get on with Bibbi.

I was not the only person in the office wearing perfume today, which has emboldened me to wear it a bit more without worrying I'm being judged. I was in the local shopping mall at lunchtime and both fragrance shop and perfume shop had the new paradoxe out, radical essence. I quite like it, it's got pistachio and sandalwood notes in. It's very generic /easywearing/ designer high st frag- I wouldn't want more than a sample of it but it would make a good cosy bedtime scent. I have also been making friends with the original paradoxe. Wasn't sure at first but I'm beginning to get into white flower, which I never really had time for before, when it's blended with more cosy scents such as vanilla or sandalwood.

The fragrance shop advent is out tomorrow - not sure if I can be bothered to be honest as it's quite a bit more than it's rival, the perfume shop. The perfume shop one I got last year and was excellent value at £80 for 24 minis. This year it's £89 but not out yet. Compared to the fragrance shop at £150/£120 for members which is quite a bit more for a similar product, so I 'll wait it out. Not sure when it is released.

Welcome back @MiaN - yes the HN frag cal is on my list too along with Harrods which I've pre ordered. Also looking forward to what is in the liberty AC, it's a generic beauty one but has quite a few frags in too.

Replica in the garden today. I have a love-hate relationship with Replica and this one crosses the divide! Wasn't sure at first, but there's something yummy about it after it settles in. It's patchouli heavy and I didn't think I was a patch fan - when it's blended very well it can work - enjoying it in this one which is quite photorealistic and vegetal, scent of tomato leaf.

I like that one. Was really surprised when I tried it - had never thought about smelling of tomato leaf - but it’s like being in my greenhouse!

Acqua di parma colonia today. I got this perfume a few years ago in an advent calendar and I wasn't fond of it at first. I put it in my drawer and forgot about it. At the beginning of summer, I did a little clear out, smelt it again and found that I liked it. I think it's more of a summer scent then a winter one though. It's light and citrusy, and feels cool and crisp on a summer day like today 😊 there's a high chance though that I'll spray a floral one later today 😊

Perfumistas I have a confession to make - unable to wait for the Harrods frag AC I ordered one from 2023 which was going reasonably cheaply on Ebay - I dont' reckon there will be any problems with frag deteriorating in that time period not this quality anyway. They seem to be going for much less now the 2025 version is out so I thought I'd offer low and snap one up and it worked.

should land today or tomorrow and will probably sell the majority but definitely keeping MFK GF Gold and ELDO Nostos. Not quite sure what else is in there - I think Delina but that'll definitely go on sale as i'm not massively in to rose.

When the 2025 harrods AC comes I'm probably not going to sell those ones as a) everyone else will be so a race to the bottom on ebay and vinted and b) I wanted for once to buy something without the pressure of makign (most ) of the money back. This time last year I was out of work and bored, so definitely buying to sell, and it's nice to not feel I always have to do that.

SOTD is Nishane Hacivat which I really like at the moment. I’m going away for the weekend and it will come with me.

Spray at the airport this morning was Penhaligon’s Solaris. Overwhelming white flowers at first. 3hrs later just a light jasmine and vanilla. Nice on a hot day 🥵

This has an Eau Dynamisante vibe to me, that light, fresh, European wellness/salon/cologne feeling.

I miss this thread! I'm not well and have pretty much lost interest in perfumes. At least I'm saving lots of money.

Sniff session report
Gritty Mango Oud - I am not oud fan but for some reason I kind of like it! Not sure about the dry down as I didn't test it on skin.
Zara Citrus Maze - lovely vibrant citrus, lasts two minutes
Zara Mango Coffee - I liked but didn't test on skin, just sniff the bottle
Replica Forever Summer - same as above, but didn't test it on skin. It's lovely happy scent
Byredo Alto Astral - it reminds me very strongly to Floral Street Arizona bloom. I just don't need second so similar to it
Sniffed from bottle - the new Prada Paradox radical essence and Burberry goddess Parfum. Ok I guess, not my type

Also Thameen riviere - not for me.

@HolidayHattie I hope you start to feel better soon.

Feel better soon @HolidayHattie

Its winter here but my new deodorant is giving coconut lime beach vibes so I thought I’d go all out and wear eau de soleil blanc today

I quite liked the radical essence and have bought a mini off ebay

Not sure i'll fall in love with it but as we go into autumn the lure of heavy gourmands will appeal and it has pistachio in it amongst other things.

Never used to be into the original paradoxe but I have a mini which I have been getting in to recently

Prada infusion d'amande today -from scent addict.

It's sweet and nutty and powdery - nice enough but lacks that special something to put it into top tier category.

I did cave and buy the fragrance shop addy cal on preorder but I'm having second thoughts now. Lots of male frags that I'd need to sell on to make it worth it. I find male frags esp the minis don't go so easily - I've had bad boy extreme listed for weeks now without any takers.

Will debate and consider cancelling my order if they let me, nearer the time. They have not listed the contents on the website, so it's guesswork with a few of the ladies on the addy cal thread turning detective!

If I knew for sure when perfume shop will release I'd go for that one instead as it's much better value - will probably sell out in minutes. I'll probably end up with both!

AG REM for me today - new to me and really enjoying it

I picked up a bottle of clean reserve skin from Notino for half price too

MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold from the Harrods 23 AC. Love this one. I haven't got on with many of Mr. Kurkdjian's creations but this is probably my fave.

DS & Durga 'Jazmin Yucatan' (ty @IDontHateRainbows !) Love this so much - like jasmine tea in a forest, with a tiny spike of clove in the middle for warmth.

Eucalyptus 20 today. The perfect scent for a winter hike in the woods.

Arabians Tonka today. I do like montale although they all smell sort of similar!

My harrods fraggy cal is confirmed.. i know some peeps had their orders canceled. May be here this time next week along with libertys!