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Scent of the day with the friendly perfumistas spritzing again - thread 5

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IDontHateRainbows · 08/10/2025 17:07

Link to previous thread

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5346931-scent-of-the-day-part-four-the-friendly-perfumistas-still-perfuming?

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IDontHateRainbows · 09/11/2025 08:57

QueefofSheena · 09/11/2025 07:21

@MiaN its very fruity, there are fruity fragrances I much prefer though. I find some of the Commodity ones very chemically. I do like Moss but I only have a small sample.

I keep changing my mind about the newer Liberty scent kit, I’m hoping it sells out so the decision is taken out of my hands as I really don’t need it but some of them sound great.

ha, I know that one yes sometimes it is a relief when they have sold out!

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BakeOffRewatch · 09/11/2025 09:53

Vyrao Witchy Woo. Having done my stock check I’ve realised the laconic and gourmand scents are very comforting but put me in low energy mode. Whereas the woody, spicy, zesty and floral give me a carpe diem vibe. I am spraying BTSO Dirty Milk or Commodity Milk Orchid once kids are in bed and I’m settling down to relax.

Now I’ve cleared all the space my dressing table has tons of space, I should have done a before and after. Following @MiaN ’s logic I might get the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Calendar for the 7.5ml Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, it took me 4 months to use up and is on my wish list. I think I might save a FB purchase for something more unique like Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express. I’m probably in the market for an AC too.

BakeOffRewatch · 09/11/2025 09:56

@QueefofSheena same here esp after @MiaN review. I always find a use for the Liberty bags too.

Doglover73 · 09/11/2025 10:11

BakeOffRewatch · 09/11/2025 09:56

@QueefofSheena same here esp after @MiaN review. I always find a use for the Liberty bags too.

I bought 2 and got the gwp. Had liberty drop vouchers so felt free.
I'm new to this page and just getting into fragrance. Have too much but lasts ages.
I love reading the reviews and break down of scents. Although i know its very personal. I could spend all day on fragrantica. 🥰

QueefofSheena · 09/11/2025 10:17

I bought two of the summer scent kit but I sold half of the second one. I’ve already got the glam kit which I love, or I’d have thought about both for the GWP. Anyone tried Jones Road Just Enough? Not scent but it might be on my Liberty list, some of their stuff gets very mixed reviews though

Ohjoyohbliss · 09/11/2025 10:28

JoRaRaRa · 08/11/2025 16:40

I've just tried this one and it's a surprising like for me. Previous kayali ones I've tried, I've found to be far too sweet. I've also just tried the Charlotte tilbury star confidence, it's nice but the CT ones never last long, not sure if that's a me problem or them 🤣
Also tried the creed eladaria and I can't decide if I like it. I think I'll put it to one side and try again later, maybe it wasn't good to smell it straight after the kayali. I'm also not sure what I think to the sana jardin tiger by her side. Again, maybe wasn't great to smell it after the sweet kayali.

I love Tiger by her Side - let me know if you decide to offload it.

IDontHateRainbows · 09/11/2025 10:40

Replica Lazy Sunday Morning, appropriately enough not that my Sunday morning is particularly Lazy today! Im 'aldehyde-curious' those clean laundry scents you get like byredo blanche, never really 'got' them before and I thought acne studios was awful, so im giving this a whirl. Its enjoyable as a change, I have a small dab on bottle from snk. I try to expand my olfactory horizons now and then.

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QueefofSheena · 09/11/2025 11:11

SOTD is Xerjoff Torino21. I love that initial blast of sherbet

Lurkingshark · 09/11/2025 11:24

SOTD fugazzi vanilla haze on one arm, Charlotte tilbury Star something.

CT is a surprise like for me as the make up/brand is not for me, quite similar to other things but nice, and made it through a deep hand wash.

Vanilla haze is too pure vanilla essence, in the baking sense. Will sell (or swap? ) the other travel size I have of that.

QueefofSheena · 09/11/2025 11:55

Lurkingshark · 09/11/2025 11:24

SOTD fugazzi vanilla haze on one arm, Charlotte tilbury Star something.

CT is a surprise like for me as the make up/brand is not for me, quite similar to other things but nice, and made it through a deep hand wash.

Vanilla haze is too pure vanilla essence, in the baking sense. Will sell (or swap? ) the other travel size I have of that.

I totally get the baking thing. Whenever I wear Poets of Berlin DH says he can smell cakes

MiaN · 09/11/2025 12:33

Speaking of mood/energy fragrances I went for orange marmalade Jo Malone and Commodity Moss, at least 5 sprays each and there is no trace of smell now. I was looking for good scent to give me energy for deel clean and hour walk with the dog. I guess I am on the go since 7 am, cituses usually need top up after 4/5 hours.

Xerjoff Torino 21 is 😍 but I am keeping my travel for the summer.

MrsBnow12 · 09/11/2025 12:45

Ohjoyohbliss · 09/11/2025 10:28

I love Tiger by her Side - let me know if you decide to offload it.

dm me your details and I should have two I can pop in the post for you from the CB gwp

IDontHateRainbows · 09/11/2025 14:16

BakeOffRewatch · 09/11/2025 09:53

Vyrao Witchy Woo. Having done my stock check I’ve realised the laconic and gourmand scents are very comforting but put me in low energy mode. Whereas the woody, spicy, zesty and floral give me a carpe diem vibe. I am spraying BTSO Dirty Milk or Commodity Milk Orchid once kids are in bed and I’m settling down to relax.

Now I’ve cleared all the space my dressing table has tons of space, I should have done a before and after. Following @MiaN ’s logic I might get the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Calendar for the 7.5ml Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, it took me 4 months to use up and is on my wish list. I think I might save a FB purchase for something more unique like Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express. I’m probably in the market for an AC too.

Interesting that certain scents can affect productivity, i need a carpet diem scent! I have worn hera Reigns when I want to feel confident at work and boss it as it has a regal feel to it as the name suggests.

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IDontHateRainbows · 09/11/2025 14:18

Vanilla milk ellis brooklyn today. Its a sweet lactonic similar to afternoon delight. Moreish but slightly too sweet, ok in short doses.

I met up with some relatives who i dont see very often and gifted the granado tropicalica (her) and Atkinsons 24 bond st ( him) which they were appreciative of, I do enjoy sharing the perfume love this way!

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JoRaRaRa · 09/11/2025 14:35

IDontHateRainbows · 09/11/2025 14:18

Vanilla milk ellis brooklyn today. Its a sweet lactonic similar to afternoon delight. Moreish but slightly too sweet, ok in short doses.

I met up with some relatives who i dont see very often and gifted the granado tropicalica (her) and Atkinsons 24 bond st ( him) which they were appreciative of, I do enjoy sharing the perfume love this way!

SOTM was the discotheque from the CB Gwp, I was going to the Remembrance Sunday parade and the war memorial for the 2 minutes silence so I fancied something a bit more nostalgic.

I've just gone through some more of the CB Gwp fragrances:
Vyrao Ludatrix - a surprising like for this one 💚 I think it's more for these bright autumn days, spring and summer, I can't imagine reaching for it during winter as it doesn't make me feel cosy or sparkly. But I might wear it when wfh.

Ds & Durga I don't know what - this is very subtle, it's meant to be more of an intensifier but can also be worn alone. I do like it but I have so many now that I think I'll use this to intensify when I'm off out out 💃

Ouai Melrose Place - nope not for me at all. I have ouai hair products and it smells like them so it just makes me feel like I've sprayed the hair conditioner on myself 🤣 if anyone wants it, drop me a message with your address and I'll pop it in the post for you 🎁

Commodity Juice - wow!! I really like this. It's strong, it's sweet but mature sweet, I don't feel like it's too young for me to wear it. I think it's perfect for autumn and spring, it could potentially work for winter if it's layered with a more creamy or musky scent, maybe sandlewood Temple, or vanilla milk 🤔 I'll try it and let you all know 😊 Or even the vanilla haze, father figure or commodity milk would work 💡

@Ohjoyohbliss I haven't tried it again yet, but I'll let you know if I still don't like it when I do 😊

JoRaRaRa · 09/11/2025 14:36

Sorry @IDontHateRainbows i didn't mean to quote you. I smashed my phone last week and now it keeps doing it's own thing 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

OvaHere · 09/11/2025 18:29

SOTD has been Kayali Rose Oud. This was an accidental wear as I actually wanted to spray Kayali Chocolate Oud but the bottles look the same and I didn't have my glasses on. 😂It's nice, a bit Turkish Delight but it doesn't last that long. I think it would be nice layered with the chocolate one.

bizzey · 10/11/2025 02:02

Hello 👋 .

Hope you don't mind if I ask you xperts a question !

Why can the same perfume be a different price on different platforms ?

I naad Youth Dew .
I have seen 67 ml at various prices from £17 - £ 48 + .

Same for EL Sensuous ...varying prices .

Are the cheeper ones still real ?

Ohh and one more ...pretty please 😁..

What does Sensuous smell like ?

Is it a winter smell or spring /summer ?

Thank you so much .

IDontHateRainbows · 10/11/2025 04:27

bizzey · 10/11/2025 02:02

Hello 👋 .

Hope you don't mind if I ask you xperts a question !

Why can the same perfume be a different price on different platforms ?

I naad Youth Dew .
I have seen 67 ml at various prices from £17 - £ 48 + .

Same for EL Sensuous ...varying prices .

Are the cheeper ones still real ?

Ohh and one more ...pretty please 😁..

What does Sensuous smell like ?

Is it a winter smell or spring /summer ?

Thank you so much .

Because retailers can choose how they price and whether to discount ?

Always check trust pilot and use reputed sellers to avoid the scamsters.

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bizzey · 10/11/2025 04:45

Thank you. For replying @IDontHateRainbows .

It was Just my Look website .

IDontHateRainbows · 10/11/2025 05:01

bizzey · 10/11/2025 04:45

Thank you. For replying @IDontHateRainbows .

It was Just my Look website .

Ive ordered from there before and it was legit

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bizzey · 10/11/2025 05:32

Ohh my God !!

I was asking what Sensuous smelt like .

I did some digging and found out that the dupe of Sensuous is ...Cashmere by Next ..
🥁🥁🥁🥁......

The bottle that I have just finished !😮😮😮😮!

I must have been drawn to Sensuous for a reason ...
Unless ..I am really good at understanding all the top /middle/lower notes of the perfume ingredients 😮🤣🤣🤣!

I am in shock 😲.

But going to get them .

and remind myself I do NOT need the advent calendar I have in the basket 🤣🤣!

bizzey · 10/11/2025 05:38

Mind you, I don't mind if someone could confirm that for me please 🥺

IDontHateRainbows · 10/11/2025 05:49

bizzey · 10/11/2025 05:38

Mind you, I don't mind if someone could confirm that for me please 🥺

Sorry if dont use those if you go on a website like fragrantica you can compare the scent profiles

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JoRaRaRa · 10/11/2025 05:54

@bizzey I think you still need the advent calendar 😈

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