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Scent of the day part six! What will the friendly perfumistas spray next?

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IDontHateRainbows · 12/11/2025 12:39

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HolidayHattie · 05/12/2025 13:49

RoseTeaLady · 04/12/2025 22:40

I’ve just tried Vilhelm’s Room Service. If any of my fellow Perfumistas would like this, I’m happy to post!

Decided to try this today after everyone's comments. Slightly fruity, clean fragrance. A bit reminiscent of Lenor fabric conditioner but I'm definitely not getting a Pledge furniture polish smell. I think it will be nice for summer, in heat and humidity.

I'll send you a PM to see if I have anything you would like to swap for it.

MiaN · 05/12/2025 14:03

My cult beauty order from Monday was just shipped. Hopefully your order is shipped soon Rainbows

IDontHateRainbows · 05/12/2025 18:24

HolidayHattie · 05/12/2025 13:49

Decided to try this today after everyone's comments. Slightly fruity, clean fragrance. A bit reminiscent of Lenor fabric conditioner but I'm definitely not getting a Pledge furniture polish smell. I think it will be nice for summer, in heat and humidity.

I'll send you a PM to see if I have anything you would like to swap for it.

I was being a bit creative with pledge but def lemony cleaning spray. I only like citrus when its softened with a vanilla or something creamy tbf...

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IDontHateRainbows · 05/12/2025 18:26

HolidayHattie · 05/12/2025 11:39

Haven't updated recently. On Wednesday I wore Zara Ebony Wood, which I still enjoy. I was actually looking for something else but happened on this one and was happy I did.

Yesterday I tried the Molecule 01 from the Cult Beauty stocking. I've not tried the "neat" one before, only the 01 + [flavour]. I could smell it at first but it soon seemed to disappear. I understand the idea but DH couldn't smell it either, and I was generous with the application, so I'm not sure of the point.

I then layered Sweet Almond Blossom on one wrist and "neat" on my elbow and couldn't really tell the difference.

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I dont get the point of it either but they sell like hot cakes on ebay albeit not for much.

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IDontHateRainbows · 05/12/2025 18:28

MiaN · 05/12/2025 11:07

New Good Girl flanker alert Jasmine Absolute. I am surprised how much I like the original, it's pretty & easy to enjoy scent.

Gawd, the last thing I need but I will be tempted to try. Still haven't forgiven them fir discontinuing the GG supreme

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paristotokyo · 06/12/2025 04:49

Philosykos today. Perfect hot weather scent. Fresh figgy green scent. Reminds me of my MILs fig trees which produce the best figs I’ve ever eaten. Yum.

MiaN · 06/12/2025 09:09

Velvet Aura for me, I managed to overdose! I sprayed my scarf and myself and for first time ever with this one I feel it is few sprays too. I don't think it's very lasting, and I am out and about I won't poison people

MiaN · 06/12/2025 09:11

MiaN · 06/12/2025 09:09

Velvet Aura for me, I managed to overdose! I sprayed my scarf and myself and for first time ever with this one I feel it is few sprays too. I don't think it's very lasting, and I am out and about I won't poison people

Are you in Australia? It must be strange to listen to is talking about strong winter scents daily while is hot and sunny out

IDontHateRainbows · 06/12/2025 09:54

paristotokyo · 06/12/2025 04:49

Philosykos today. Perfect hot weather scent. Fresh figgy green scent. Reminds me of my MILs fig trees which produce the best figs I’ve ever eaten. Yum.

If you like this one you would probably like debaser by DS and Durga, that was in the HN calendar

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IDontHateRainbows · 06/12/2025 09:55

Feeling cherry today, so it's rouge smoking extrait for me. Lovely deep cherry, a bit more muted than the original.

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paristotokyo · 06/12/2025 10:01

MiaN · 06/12/2025 09:11

Are you in Australia? It must be strange to listen to is talking about strong winter scents daily while is hot and sunny out

I think you were asking me? If so, no I’m in SE Asia. It is odd but it’s really nice to hear about your wintery scents as I love autumn/winter and miss the cosiness of it. I actually went looking for velvet aura in rituals but they didn’t launch the limited edition this part of the world.

QueefofSheena · 06/12/2025 12:24

SOTD is Lola at Coatcheck. I only have a trial size from the discovery set. It’s not as strong as I remember and I’m definitely getting a vanilla edge, which isn’t in the scent profile.

IDontHateRainbows · 06/12/2025 12:38

On the figgy theme, I've put debaser on, it's lovely and almost citrussy in that it has that zingy kick ( I know it's not actually citrus) - not sure it's one I would fall in love with but certainly in the 'like' category.

Cult beauty order is en route now, I think they were just overwhelmed with orders. Still slightly gutted about the Marly set that went missing, as i've recently got into Delina, for someone who doesn't like Rose it's pretty good. I had heard it was a nicer version of kayali fleur majesty which is so-so, but I find it quite different.

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paristotokyo · 06/12/2025 13:03

@IDontHateRainbowsI’d love to try debaser. I’m
pretty sure I got it once in a Liberty edit but I think I must have given it away. Still pondering the HN calendar..

IDontHateRainbows · 06/12/2025 13:49

paristotokyo · 06/12/2025 13:03

@IDontHateRainbowsI’d love to try debaser. I’m
pretty sure I got it once in a Liberty edit but I think I must have given it away. Still pondering the HN calendar..

I have some listed, happy to send international, PM me if interested.

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QueefofSheena · 06/12/2025 18:58

SOTE is Spiky Muse. It’s my first try, it definitely is reminiscent of Delina but not as ‘in your face’ rose to me

IDontHateRainbows · 06/12/2025 19:15

Vanilla Haze. The Cult Beauty stockings came - unbelievable value. Had my orders come through now for most of my BF orders. Still gutted about the PDM-of all the bloody parcels to be nicked it would have to be the one that was sold out. C'est la vie. I had a 10ml delina from HN calendar which will keep me going.

The silver lining of black friday is that I now can't bear to pay full price for anything after seeing things reduced - everything feels over priced at normal price. This is a good thing as hopefully it will mean I don't get tempted until the January sales - which seem to start the week before christmas these days.

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QueefofSheena · 06/12/2025 19:36

I did my absolute last bit of shopping for me today. The LE Holiday Muse lip set from SNK, I had a voucher. That’s it, I’m done. Probably 😁

RoseTeaLady · 06/12/2025 21:08

SOTD Fugazzi Angel Dust. Cashmere, powdery musk. I like this on me and need to try some others from this house.
SOTE is Penhaligon’s Empressa (free sample.) This is a dead ringer for Coco Mademoiselle. Nice, but wouldn’t buy.

MiaN · 07/12/2025 06:43

The brand & perfume description really good well with the scent (main character), look fantastic could have done little better job describing it in the advent

MiaN · 07/12/2025 07:00

I will use Rare beauty find comfort body spray and perfume as scent of the day

paristotokyo · 07/12/2025 07:23

Vyrao free 00. I’m liking this a lot. Surprisingly. I would never have worn this based on the notes. This will sound a bit.. strange.. but it reminds me of BO? But in an attractive way? 😂 But I guess that’s what they mean by skin scent. I’m totally not selling it with that description! But it’s a little musky, a little citrus (not a zingy type) but blended nicely so it’s quite creamy and smooth. I really enjoy the dry down as can detect the vanilla and the sandalwood more. It’s very easy to wear. I’d choose this if I just want people to think I naturally smell really nice as it’s subtle, which is more my preference when it comes to fragrances.

IDontHateRainbows · 07/12/2025 10:01

Mesopotamia, which is a pretty good Babylon dupe, on one hand.

On the other, dedcool taunt which is similar to LM Ambre Vanille to my nose, although not identical.

Loving the mesopotamia, and it smells pretty indistinguishable from the real thing.

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OvaHere · 07/12/2025 10:39

For the second day running I'm wearing Diptyque Fleur de Peu. I opened up the full bottle I bought during the Liberty members week. I love this fragrance but I'm not a fan of the spray function on the bottle. It's not very smooth and seems to want to go off in it's own direction. I feel like they could improve on this for such an expensive perfume.

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