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

@MotherWolwhat other Diptyque fragrances do you like?

Enjoy your bargain! 😍

Strange!

Yes indeed it's good to know if you can't get or didn't want the full AC you can just pick up the ones you wanted and the prices go down as more and more sellers put them on the market place so to get a bargain I would wait a week or two (I am using this strategy to get a debaser in bloom as it's the only thing I wanted from SNK)

Today I chose Le Labo Thé Matcha 26. I do like it. It is one of the fig ones isn’t it? It’s got many of the same notes as Bastide Figue Amour and the other one!

From which we discover I like fig scents!!

anyone looking for perfume storage might like this from Anthropologie https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/heather-wood-apothecary-bathroom-cabinet?color=030

I can’t wait for it to be cool enough to wear Vyrao Witchy Woo. Still using up the Kayali vanilla candy rock sugar 42 at the moment. Looking forward to this year’s Kayali in the Cult Beauty calendar.

I’ve spoke to the perfume ladies in Selfridges about it and they said they have a LOT of people just stealing the bottles and running off 😮 @JoRaRaRa

I guess that makes sense. Especially with new expensive releases.

Oh that's cute. A bit pricey but great storage for mini perfumes.

Cult Beauty 5 for £5 samples currently have this, although it doesn't say the size of the sample. (Most are 1-2 ml but some like Le Labo are only 0.75.)
SHOP THE SAMPLES | Cult Beauty https://share.google/TRutN4TeloiEKG42q

SOTM Miller Harris Tea Tonique. Another fresh one that gives me a boost on a sunny day

@paristotokyo Green Tea is my go-to pre & post gym spritz. Really uplifting & cheap enough to have a bottle in my gym back and another in my locker. Love it!

@MotherWol I do have 10ml Philosykos but it doesn’t quite do it for me. Not sure why: missing some of the fresher notes I get from eg le labo the matcha, and also doesn’t last. I think the fig element is just one part of what I’m seeking on this front.

I’ve never come close to finding a replacement for A d Parma Iris Nobile, welcome suggestions, as that was my daily ride or die for 15 years!

@BakeOffRewatch @OvaHere ah yes, that does make sense. The perfume hall needs to be further away from the doors and penhaligon's is probably quite easy to grab and go 🙈🤣 the other new ones were out though.

@paristotokyo I currently have and love Philosykos EDT, Eau Duelle EDT (love the juniper note alongside the vanilla!), Tam Dao EDP (my perfect sandalwood) and Bois Corsé (from the exclusives collection, too ££ for a full bottle but I enjoy the travel size). I'd like to add Orphéon EDP (possibly my only full bottle purchase this year), and maybe one of the green ones - Lierre, Hesperides or Geranium Odorata - next spring/summer. DH has an upcoming trip and has promised to bring back any Air Qatar amenity kits he can, I think the men's kits have 34 Boulevard St Germain in.

Ooh my new ghost perfume just arrived

Tried Shay & Blue Lilacs and Gooseberries this morning. Pretty scent but lasted approximately one minute. Now wearing La Vie est Belle because there’s only a bit left in the bottle and I want to use it up.

I’ve ordered samples of Debaser in Bloom, Aventus for Her, Another 13, Kayali Musk Santal and Commodity Milk Orchid from Cult Beauty, excited to try these when they arrive.

Today I have mostly been wearing BDK Smokin Rouge Extrait 😃

It starts off with a similar vibe to Black Opium Over Red then turns into a rich boozy cherry vanilla with a smoky tobacco undertone. A bit like how I imagine a prohibition era bar would smell like

I like that one, good choice.

Thanks for the reminder, I am loving the debaser in bloom. Got 5 x2ml samples using CB credit.

I’m wearing a sample of Dries van Noten Velvet Violet. Not sure about it tbh. It has a big powdered violet opening which I love, but there’s a petrol? note after a while that’s off putting. Not a full bottle buy for me.

Frederic Malle Carnal Flower today. A warm, tuberose scent. I like this, but don't love it. An occasional reach.

Also MH Soufflot. If you like rich, warm, smoky and slightly spicy scents and are looking for a new autumn love, consider this. It's ticking all those boxes.

@IDontHateRainbows this is one of the few I can tolerate from the brand. It seems that other people love it on me but I can't quite love it on myself. How can that be?!

today it's Esplendor by Granado which is lovely. The trail left is beautiful - not overpowering but strong. Smooth? Makes you sniff and smile! I know this because I sprayed it on my son and made him walk around the house 😂

Hi, please can I join? Trying to get more into fragrance and move away from my usuals ( which I love!) of Le Labo Rose 31, Matcha, Santal and The Noir. I also like Faces of Francis, Granado Fig ( bought in Brazil, most Granado fragrances I havent liked) and I had a Maison Margiela samples set given to me, so working through those at the moment and offloading what I don’t like on ds 17! So far I love By the Fireplace but don’t like Sailing day, Jazz club and wearing Lazy Sunday morning ( I think?) today and not keen!! Looking forward to having my horizons broadened!!

If you like Violet try Shay & Blue Violet Tabac . I was given a bottle and thought I’d hate it but it’s lovely , the only issue on me is staying power but that may be different on others .

Its got a weird camphor note, that can either turn people on or off. I didn't like it at first if I'm honest, it was a grower! (as they often can be - so often worth persisting if you half like something)

Midnight Espresso By Kilian for me today. Working from home so I can wear something stronger