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MiaN · 23/08/2026 14:14

OvaHere · 23/08/2026 11:44

Main Character today. Not worn anything for a few days as I've had a low level virus and haven't been in the mood for anything scented. Feel a bit brighter today but wanted something subtle.

I am nearly done with mine and most definitely will miss it. I will buy as soon as I find offer.

AfogatoFirenze · 23/08/2026 14:53

I'm wearing a jousset sample today - VILE 😂

Mascarpone & Speculous

MiaN · 23/08/2026 18:10

I am so disappointed in Future Memories. Its terrible- at least to my nose

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 18:16

oh yes I remember now I tried it but it must have been very meh as it left no impression on me positive or negative!

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IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 18:19

Having a spritzy evening - tried coffee break by Maison Margiela which smells of nothing, certainly no coffee in there. It's a fairly nondescript perfume which is unusual for something with coffee in the title -usually coffee is quite distinctive. To get over my disappointment I sprayed Boy Smells Vanilla Era over it, now that does have coffee in it's much more than a vanilla scent also has beetroot. I do like it, but it's not a love.

May rearrange my perfume collection later, I like to do this when I'm bored and rotate/rearrange things otherwise I forget what I have. Sometimes I arrange it by house, sometimes by note.

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MiaN · 23/08/2026 19:21

I bought MAC Turquatic today. Must try for any freshie fan - it's fantastic

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 08:15

Gris charnel extrait today. Prefer the original but this also nice. It's beginning to feel a lot like autumn ..

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OvaHere · 24/08/2026 08:32

MiaN · 23/08/2026 18:10

I am so disappointed in Future Memories. Its terrible- at least to my nose

It is. I was also disappointed.

AfogatoFirenze · 24/08/2026 08:36

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 18:19

Having a spritzy evening - tried coffee break by Maison Margiela which smells of nothing, certainly no coffee in there. It's a fairly nondescript perfume which is unusual for something with coffee in the title -usually coffee is quite distinctive. To get over my disappointment I sprayed Boy Smells Vanilla Era over it, now that does have coffee in it's much more than a vanilla scent also has beetroot. I do like it, but it's not a love.

May rearrange my perfume collection later, I like to do this when I'm bored and rotate/rearrange things otherwise I forget what I have. Sometimes I arrange it by house, sometimes by note.

Love organising mine! Very calming for me. I took out all mine to dust and took photos would you like to see? I rotate the baskets they are in occasionally but quite like the house order idea

another jousset sample today 🤦🏻‍♀️ keep me away from fragrantica please someone for the love of god 🤣

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 08:43

OvaHere · 24/08/2026 08:32

It is. I was also disappointed.

Your wallet will thank you/thank Byredo.

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OvaHere · 24/08/2026 09:04

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 08:43

Your wallet will thank you/thank Byredo.

This is true. I'll admit to being a bit relieved I didn't like it.

HolidayHattie · 24/08/2026 10:17

@IDontHateRainbows I haven't worn Coffee Break since last winter but on me it does smell like a milky coffee of some kind, like a cappuccino or maybe a latte. I don't tend to wear it if I'm going out but around the house it's one of my cosy and comforting scents. Isn't it weird how we all react differently?

HolidayHattie · 24/08/2026 10:27

I've mostly been wearing my summer faves Luna and Neroli Portofino recently and Un Jardin sur La Lagune which I fell in love with unexpectedly.

Now it's a bit cooler I'm moving on to other things. Yesterday that was Fugazzi Passionfroudh. I'm pretty sure I tried this before and wasn't keen then, but I gave it another go and really don't like it. I normally do like spicy ouds, although maybe I'm not knowledgeable enough about which scents have real oud and which are chemical substitutes. Anyway, there's something in Passionfroudh that is unpleasant to my nose, almost nauseating.

CorneliaStreet · 24/08/2026 10:55

I’m wearing Olfactive O Fruity today, think it is from the Cult Beauty fruit edit from earlier this year. It’s not bad but there’s something in it that I’m not sure about. According to Fragrantica it has cinnamon and patchouli notes amongst all the fruit, so it’s probably one of those.

I wore the Le Monde Gourmand Papaya Tropique from the same edit the other day and DD said I smelled like a vape 😂

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 20:01

HolidayHattie · 24/08/2026 10:17

@IDontHateRainbows I haven't worn Coffee Break since last winter but on me it does smell like a milky coffee of some kind, like a cappuccino or maybe a latte. I don't tend to wear it if I'm going out but around the house it's one of my cosy and comforting scents. Isn't it weird how we all react differently?

I'm jealous as I love a good coffee scent. For some reason it smells of nothing on me maybe a weak vanilla.
I'm tempted by the new kilian midnight expresso scent that has coffee and boozy notes. On a reign-in after big spends recently tho

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CorneliaStreet · 24/08/2026 20:04

The new Kilian Pina Paraiso sounds amazing too, I love a pineapple scent.

OvaHere · 25/08/2026 10:53

CorneliaStreet · 24/08/2026 20:04

The new Kilian Pina Paraiso sounds amazing too, I love a pineapple scent.

The new BDK Oud Paradiso is a lovely pineapple scent. Depending on your feelings about oud of course.

MiaN · 25/08/2026 12:21

The price of the new Killian is good too, looking forward to trying it.

Any views on DAnnam? Thinking of buying sample set

CorneliaStreet · 25/08/2026 12:36

Oud Paradiso sounds good @OvaHere. I can do oud as long as it’s mixed with something else that I like.

I’ve been trying to test the new Dior Paradise but I didn’t realise it was one of the Prive ones and it seems nowhere I’ve been so far (Jarrolds, JL Southampton and two duty frees) has been posh enough 😂

OvaHere · 25/08/2026 12:45

CorneliaStreet · 25/08/2026 12:36

Oud Paradiso sounds good @OvaHere. I can do oud as long as it’s mixed with something else that I like.

I’ve been trying to test the new Dior Paradise but I didn’t realise it was one of the Prive ones and it seems nowhere I’ve been so far (Jarrolds, JL Southampton and two duty frees) has been posh enough 😂

I really like Dior Paradise. It's lovely. HN have it and probably Selfridges.

MiaN · 25/08/2026 12:50

I tried Dior Paradise few times. Its ok, forgettable imo

IDontHateRainbows · 25/08/2026 12:51

fenwicks' BAC waiting for me at home today with some new scents to try including eau de sense, chloe cedrus and ormonde jayne levante.

As for today, spritzed brompton immortals on my way to work. Having a very fed up day - corporate work shite I won't go in to but will be glad of the Fenwick arrival when the day is over.

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JoRaRaRa · 25/08/2026 13:04

OvaHere · 25/08/2026 12:45

I really like Dior Paradise. It's lovely. HN have it and probably Selfridges.

I really like Dior paradise too, I have a few samples from my recent orders 🤣 I don't think I can justify a full bottle with everything else I've bought though.

JoRaRaRa · 25/08/2026 13:05

IDontHateRainbows · 25/08/2026 12:51

fenwicks' BAC waiting for me at home today with some new scents to try including eau de sense, chloe cedrus and ormonde jayne levante.

As for today, spritzed brompton immortals on my way to work. Having a very fed up day - corporate work shite I won't go in to but will be glad of the Fenwick arrival when the day is over.

Ooo that's exciting 🥳

TragicMuse · 25/08/2026 17:40

I went for Lannosea today. Intended to layer it with MP Vanilla Powder and accidentally picked up Sana Jardin Air of Aquarius instead! Luckily it worked!

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