Scent of the day part 7 - let the friendly perfumistas take you to perfume heaven!

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Old thread
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5443053-scent-of-the-day-part-six-what-will-the-friendly-perfumistas-spray-next?page=38&rep

I broke my no buy! I ordered OUAI Santorini from Space NK and with 20% off and 10 euro points it was only 14 euro (delivered to store). No regrets.

They are practically giving it away! I broke my no buy too, several times since I said it in fact.

You reve is nice, although not very strong (to my noseblind nose)
Which probably makes it a good office perfume for those of us in offices

Delina Exclusif today, do like this one it's the only Rose scent that's ever made it into my favourites list.

Elf are doing a perfume collab with H&M. If anyone gets to smell them/try them do please report back. £19.99
https://www2.hm.com/engb/beauty/shop-by-feature/5003-elf-hm.html

Power Grip Salty Drip -eucalyptus, cedarwood, sea salt

Halo Glow Luminous Cloud- magnolia, vanilla, amber

Camo Blend Nude Canvas - vanilla, musk, palo santo

SOTD was SJD Cheirosa 40 Perfume Mist
But I got dragged into Boots today by DD as she wanted to try out perfumes.
I tried Guerlain Cuir Intense & hated it for the first hour, then I started to warm to it, a few hours later I fell in love with it.
Cuir Intense is now on my fragrance shopping list.

@CorneliaStreet funnily enough Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 has Black Amber Plum as a top note. It's quite fruity floral but not sure if it's dark enough for you & it's only a perfume mist too.

I wanted to try it & got the Bom Dia set a couple of weeks ago as as it was on offer for £18 but I see it's gone back up in price
https://www.spacenk.com/uk/bath-body/bath-body-gift-sets/bath-body-sets/bom-dia-jet-set-MUK200051155.html

I really like it but wish that SDJ did a eau de parfum of it.

SOTD is MKF Grand Soir - precious elixir version. The precious elixir is a really concentrated oil, I think I do prefer it to spray and it lasts loads longer. The tiny 4ml bottle has only gone down by about 1/3 since I started using it and the smell seems more pungent somehow. I do like it
WFH so I may test test test and post regular updates! The DS and Durga set is still to be explored, I've only tried cowboy grass so far.

Very late in the day as I went to post several times but my peri meno brain forgot and got distracted 🙈. SOTD today is Tom Ford vanilla s*x I have always thought i hated vanilla as a scent and certain ones I really have disliked over the years but I dont know maybe my preference is changing as I really do like this one and vanilla fatale at min. Any other vanilla your ladies can recommend? I really dont like la vie est belle too strong for me

Very unexpected work bonus, so finally bought myself a 50ml of DS & Durga 'Cowboy Grass' for spritzing - lovely outdoorsy grass/vetiver, v nice for spring (when it. comes). Also tried 'Cowgirl Grass' - unexpectedly loved it, fruity/rose blast that dries into a rose musk (similar to Musk Lifesavers, for any Australians out there?) and then a touch of vetiver.

Oh I love Cowboy Grass! So dry and soft, and it has some staying power.

I discovered that two of my favourites have been discontinued or at least are quietly always out of stock. I think I can still find stock of one of them but I can’t decide if I should buy one or two bottles and I’ve got stuck in a loop of not deciding 🙈

After the chat about DS & Durga I’ve been looking up their frags and I have to say steamed rainbow seems interesting as I really like the notes. Wonder what that smells like??? I’m very intrigued

Steamed Rainbow is like a garden after tropical rain, or a steamy aromatic sauna, and I have no idea how they've done it - like Jazmin Yucatan (which I have and love, a proper aquatic jasmine), it's a great hot weather scent.

It's strange, like a paddling pool on a hot day when you smell the water. I half like it, it would get a sample but not fb.

SOTD is Goldfield and Banks, Tales of Amber. Nice enough and seems appropriate for cooler seasons.

I now want to try Steamed Rainbow!

Plenty of samples places do it. I'm very tempted to get one.

It does sound intriguing - definitely more than spinal fluid on the walls 😂

I'm listing it on Fragrantica as one I'd like to try, so I don't forget. I can then get a sample once I've cleared a few from the stash.

SOTD I Am Coming Home Floraïku from the discovery set. Its Ginger, tea and a bit spicy. Tried it on the tester card and it smelt amazing - on my skin i’m not really warming to it, so will see how it dries down over next hour or so. Got 6 more to try over next few days which I’m looking forward to.

John Lewis have a perfume box for £65 for reward members in the early access section on the app.

I've treated myself, not sure if it will be any good!

I've sprayed on PDM Meliora this morning, after lots of cosy vanillas and ambers lately, I was really craving something lighter. This one feels so uplifting and is fresh, clean and softly sweet, without being overpowering.

Even though I’m still at home looking after the dog, it’s given me that little mood boost and makes the day feel brighter 🌸🐾

Malin and Goetz Strawberry 🍓 is so 😍 👌 👍 🥰. Current favourite

Oh i was thinking of selling my strawberry 🍓 🤣😁🤔

I really like the strawberry. It’s quite light but that could be me getting nose blind, I definitely get a hint of strawberries

Its gentle sent, I didn't appreciate it on December but really love it now. Its not like strawberry candy as most tend to be, it's like strawberry on the stem.

That’s a perfect description @MiaN