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

[IDontHateRainbows]

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

Dedcool Taunt today. At work so felt like a clean scent

Hi, i hope its ok to pop in to ask some opinions? I dip in & put of reading this thread as i adore perfume!

I recently tried Gris Charnel for the first time as a local department store has finally expanded its range beyond the usual suspects

I adored it - their tester was almost empty & apparently they didn't have another so it was a bit if a limited spritz on my wrist but i couldn't stop sniffing my arm all evening

Does anyone here wear it? How does it last?

I wear & love Tom Ford - Santal Blush, Costa Azzura, Portofino Neroli, Grey vetiver & Black Orchid , Le Labo Another 13, Santal 33 & Bergamot 22, Dyptique Eau Capitale, Aqua de Parma & Santa Maria Novella amongst others

I don't have any bdk - are they worth it? Thanks

I LOVE bdk, they are a great quality brand. Check out the sets of 3 x 10ml they do if you don't want to commit to full bottle!

Is the new liberty kit not tempting you?
https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/the-gift-of-a-signature-scent-kit-000885703.html?clickref=1101lE2P7sAm&utm_source=partnerize_uk&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=skimlinks_phg&partnertype=Subaffiliate

@IDontHateRainbows Thanks, I hadn’t seen that! It doesn’t really tempt me, to be honest. Apart from Fabbrica della Musa, there’s nothing that catches my eye. I wouldn’t mind trying Le Bourban Extrait, but I really dislike The Opera. Maybe Albis, but overall no - they have gone to oud and leather route. Are you getting it?

The skins edit is great value ( although I have many and also they don’t ship to me). Liberty kit is not tickling my fancy but also I bought some bits from advents, including an ex nihlio. I then realised I have 5 from them and pretty much love them all.

I love Gris charnel but not fussed by lots of the other BDKs.

SOTD penhaligons mr George something. Fine. Penhaligons is not a house for me but smells so good on a mate.

That JM sounds gorgeous! I love tobacco notes at this time of year. My SOTM is Tana Meadow again, I'm suddenly enjoying it's warmth and softness.

I'd love to try any of your travel sizes, that's really kind! I haven't tried any of those. I lean towards warm, aromatic woody (but not too assertively so), herbaceous and botanical, but love trying anything new.

I'm going to have a similar clear out very soon - I'll post here when I do.

Oh @IDontHateRainbows I would love the Spiky amuse if I may?

I am huge skins fan, I got to try so many fragrances but the current kit was not the one for me this time.

absolutely, send me your details.

So jealous of anyone who can get skins! My main reason for wanting to re join the EU!

Suits your name too - Spiky Muse for Tragic Muse (it's muse, rather than amuse but I quite like the name spiky amuse too!)

Thameen Peregrina today. Its miserable and dark here so it suited. I loved this when I first got it in Harrods FAC a couple of years ago then went off it, but I've decided I love it again

Burberry Goddess Intense for the evening.

Had a lovely bath and ghost Sunday dream on. This is definitely my comfort scent

Ds durga I don't know what... this is one of those skin scents that I can barely see the point of but I got it free so....

Musky, salty subtleness

Also thought I'd give JHAG purple trouble another go. It goes on weird, sour almost but then the blackcurrant comes through. Its an intriguing, challenging scent. Blind buy, don't regret it exactly but not a favourite.

I absolutely love a blackcurrant note. I trace that right back to Laura Biagiotti's original Venezia, which was my first true fragrance love. I would buy it on a loop with my then-paltry wages, occasionally instead of food

SOTD was le Labo the matcha to carry me through a challenging day.

SOTE ex Nihilo lust in paradise from a sample. I think I’ll be keeping my fs bottle.

@IDontHateRainbows id love to try the msn crivelli if still available please? I’d never heard of this brand until I tried the tuberose astrale from the JLFAC (which I adore!) so am super curious to explore further.

eta I’m packing for a 3.5 day trip abroad to visit family we haven’t been able to see for 2 years. V limited luggage. Scent, skincare & makeup so hard to select!

Yes the crivelli is still available. Amazing house I'm just not a fan of this particular one.

SOTD was Blanche Bete from the SFAC. A nice clean scent and surprisingly long lasting. I don't think I'd purchase a FB but I like it.

I’m fascinated by the Mind Games sample set! Take Sissa, it starts similar to Commodity Milk. Milk however starts off smelling lovely to me, but then turns into something that reminds me of burnt plastic. I’m not in love with Sissa’s opening, but zero plastic vibes and the drydown is so smooth that I’ll happily use up the sample. It has captured all that I like in Milk with ingredients that work better for me. I wouldn't buy bottle but it is fun to try.

The Forward will go into my little pack of perfume samples for my next sunny holiday.

The most exciting one so far has been French Defence. That will go on my pafory callendar to test properly. I thought I am over with cherry but this is special.

I’ll be wearing Queening again today too, so it’s officially Mind Games week for me!

I will be keeping an eye on anyone selling some of the liberty kit perfumes, as I don't mind trying few of them - if I get them on good price. But not interested in the kit. :( I was looking forward to it.

Frederic Malle Carnal Flower today. Rich tuberose with i think patchouli in there.

Liberty fragrance edit landing today!

Thank you @IDontHateRainbows. Based on fragrantica notes it should be right up my street! 🙏🤞 I’ll dm you 💜

This is one I'm waiting until the right moment to try