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Scent of the day part 10, the friendly perfumistas are spritzing again!

41 replies

IDontHateRainbows · 01/09/2026 11:12

Shiny new thread just in time for the new season - I'm thinking smoky, spicy gourmands as we head through autumn.

Old thread here
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5536911-scent-of-the-day-part-9-with-the-friendly-perfumistas-cheapies-or-niche-were-smelling-divine?reply=152661590

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IDontHateRainbows · 03/09/2026 14:15

SOTD is carolina hererra very good girl. This is an addictive fruity scent. I can't decide whether I like this one more than the elixir. Both are lush

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MiaN · 03/09/2026 14:16

I smell like everything. Harvey Nichols are closing in Dublin so I bought few things 50% off and I sprayed good few to decide what I want and what I want for my son and husband.

MiaN · 03/09/2026 14:31

Forgot to say - favourite buy is Starlight Xerjoff and Torrino 21

MiaN · 03/09/2026 18:55

I definitely have no budget for advent calendars! I also purchased Initio Lift me up as well as Eight & Bob Il Giardino Dell'anima.

IDontHateRainbows · 03/09/2026 20:09

JL fragrance calendar arrived and its a good un.
Sote is kilian midnight espresso, loving thos, perfect autumn gourmand dark sultry boozy sweet

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HolidayHattie · Yesterday 00:30

My Cult Beauty samples arrived today, so I've been wearing Debaser in Bloom this evening. I was disappointed (like many of us) at not getting it in the SNK Spritz GWP. Annoyingly, I don't think I like it very much.

MiaN · Yesterday 07:41

I don't think Cult Beauty do the samples to Ireland.

I am wearing VB Portofino as I will be in office today in large open space venue for event. I am kind of regretting it but it is suitable for the occasion.

QueefofSheena · Yesterday 07:54

I've ordered some Debaser in Bloom samples from Cult too. I love the original but I'm not sure I'm going to like this version from what I've read on Fragrantica. It will be interesting

IDontHateRainbows · Yesterday 08:01

I also ordered the debaser in bloom samples. @MiaN happy to send you one if you wanted to try as I ordered 5 and probably don't need 5!

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OvaHere · Yesterday 08:45

Tying Phlur Afterglow today from the SNK gwp. Nice. I like it. Not expecting it to have much longevity. It reminds me a bit of something else - maybe Fugazzi Angel Dust but a bit sweeter.

JoRaRaRa · Yesterday 09:29

I've gone for Granado esplendor today, I'd forgotten how much I loved this one last year. I think our rainbows sent me a backup bottle of it 🥰 I'm glad to be rediscovering this and it feels perfect for this windy, rainy day. Thankfully I'm inside, WFH, although I am going autumn decorations shopping later 💃🏻

QueefofSheena · Yesterday 14:02

I'm wearing Gong today. Its a like rather than a love and has disappeared now, after only a couple of hours. Quite fruity on me and wearable

IDontHateRainbows · Yesterday 17:52

Got the debaser in bloom samples from CB and I really like it - much better than original debaser but you can still sense the original debaser in there.

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paristotokyo · Today 03:27

Was about to reach for Dedcool taunt today but then I saw JHAG not a perfume travel I got in a fac last year. Hadn’t tried it yet. I like! I was expecting to not smell anything but it’s lovely on. Warm, soft, a little sweet and woody. Reminds me of escentric molecules to be fair.

MiaN · Today 05:08

Thanks @IDontHateRainbows , very kind. I tried it in SpaceNK. I would have used their sample service a lot more but EU dodn't make it easy either.

MiaN · Today 05:15

I bought so many perfumes lately, some wish list and I feel I need to

  1. Wear exactly what I want (went on office) and not what I think I should.
  2. Take a little pause and enjoy the goodies

However
Weather is still warm, with the occasional cooler hour making it little tricky. We have beach holiday in few weeks so I am torn which way to go every morning!
There has been some good deals out and this time of the year there is usually a lot of good offerings.

Tell me, what are your current loves?

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