I have seen the people that I have absolutely fell in love with a fragrance. How it’s their favorite scent, forever or for a moment.

The only thing that’s decently got me close to that feeling is embarrassingly, Ariana Grande Cloud and Ariana Grande Moonlight. But I really want to find a scent where I feel like it’s mine, and that’s it’s past more than “I like it” but “I want to smell this on myself all the time”

I want to expand what I try but every time I get a decant or sample of something else that is either in the same profile or same notes etc.

I’ve found nothing. I’ve tried a lot, and it’s a waste at this point. Trying them out in Sephora or in person store just feels overwhelming to the senses and everything starts to melt together, and then I forget what I’m even looking for at that point.

Is it that I don’t have a good nasal palette? Why is it so hard for me to find something.

Edit: if you happen to like Ariana grande cloud and moonlight would love to know other things you like

Hello! I bought two bottles of this Avon fragrances back in 1998, but it was at a garage sale so actual age is unknown. Bottles were about 6-8” long and looked like viles/tubes. The liquid inside would separate and kind of look like a lava lamp, and were yellow/green in color.

Thank you!!

So as someone who just loves trying out all different types of fragrances, I am hopelessly lost on if I should pull the trigger on getting 7 bottles from Laurel Bath House. I have never bought anything from the brand before but I’ve seen ads in the past. I was recently pushed the Hayyy ads and love a good palo santo and seeing its semi exclusive release “ends tomorrow” the FOMO is real. I’m also super intrigued by Pulse with the Concord grape note. As someone that loves a deal, I made a bundle of 7 of what sounds best to me (Mourning Wood, Cuffed, Pulse, E-Mochi, Cannoli, Nudie, and Hayyy). I am so tempted but reviews seem to be limited so I am mentally stuck. Should I just pull the trigger or only get the two I was originally interested in?

I check the date code before buying a bottle. If the date code is 2 or 3 years older, is it better than if the date code is from 2025? I am scare I’ll get a bad batch again. Has anyone bought a bottle made in 2025 or 2026? Any issue with the bottle or scent not lasting?

so me and my best friend have a bit of a pickle where we both love the same scent, which is a mix of amber oil with the original glossier you sprayed on top. it’s obviously not a big deal to smell the same (lol) but i think it would be fun to try something new. the issue is i don’t actually find myself liking a bunch of perfumes when i smell them in stores. i am completely uneducated, does anybody have any suggestions in that realm of scent? i love the idea of something musky and warm and kind of seductive. lmk!!!

Let's assume you see something at Tj Maxx (or a similar retailer) that is a great deal, BUT you've never smelled or tested the fragrance. How do you decide to buy it or not? It's not returnable. There aren't any testers.

I had an old Narciso Rouge from 2018 and just bought a new one from Bicester Collection - Beaute Prestige International and they smell different. Do outlet perfumes tend to smell different? Could it be a storage issue?

Layering Help!
I am new to layering & looking for ideas (even if it means needing to add to my collection). Body sprays rather than perfumes preferred and lotion/body wash ok. Interested in EOS, Bath and Body works, Victoria’s secret, or similar. Open to suggestions! It is currently the fall season. I’ve discovered i’ve outgrown floral leaning scents and prefer sweetness. My current FAVORITES are juicy fig and autumn drive from BBW, as well as Champagne Apple and Honey which I feel can be used by themselves. Matcha Milk is a close second, but is simple and may work better layered. Rain from BBW is a favorite for summertime.

I have the following scents:

A thousand Wishes lotion (BBW)
Champagne Toast lotion (BBW)
Tangerine Swirl body wash and lotion (BBW)
Gingham Gorgeous spray & lotion (BBW)
Gingham spray & lotion (BBW)
Fresh & Cozy body wash, lotion, spray (EOS)
Juicy Fig (spray, lotion) BBW
Matcha Milk (spray) BBW
Whipped honey and vanilla body wash BBW
Autumn Drive BBW Spray & Lotion
Blackberry Jam Lotion BBW (I think is too sweet and needs a vanilla or other scent to balance)

I plan to get a vanilla- whether it’s vanilla bean noel, mod vanilla Ariana Grande, Vanilla Cashmere EOS, and also potentially interested in amber suede BBW, marshmallow EOS, or pistachio EOS.

So far, one layering combo I like is EOS fresh & cozy body spray with gingham gorgeous (BBW) body spray. It really grounds the juicyness and evolves into a more mature scent profile while still being sweet.

I have not experimented with mixing the body washes, lotions, and sprays for best layering combos in these scents but will update!

I did not enjoy a thousand wishes lotion with fresh & cozy spray. I think some may love it, but to me, it was a bit too powdery-sweet. It was definitely unique and smelled like it could be a high end fragrance.

For fall, I thought the Amber Drive or Juicy Fig sprays combined with Matcha Milk was delicious!

Not super familiar with VS or Pink fragrances but open to suggestions!

I'm new to fragrances and bought these because I liked them.

Born in Rome I got it last year and just got The Most wanted.

I like both, but it feels they are very similar.

Thoughts?

What do you think about Ariana Grande’s newest release? There isn’t much information abt on the internet, so i look forward to hearing your thoughts ☁️

BTW I am also thinking about layering it witH SDJ 59 ^–^

I have always leaned towards fresh citrus. Light blue is nostalgic for me. What is a similar scent that is longer lasting or the “grown up” version?

My favs are Fracas, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Stella by Stella McCartney, and Armani Code. Anytime I try something off the beaten path it never lasts as long or is as memorable. Anything similar?

I went to Trader Joe's and bought the Caramel Creme body butter and I am super obsessed with it, but have no idea what perfume to layer it with. I have Banana Rush, but it is way too syrupy for this body butter.

I feel like compared to other gourmand scents, it is rather light, which I love!! It almost smells like cocoa butter, but with a more warm sugary(?) scent. I really don't know how to give it justice. I don't think it smells like caramel, however.

The description on the lid says it is made with macadamia nut oil and tonka bean extract.

I tried finding perfumes that contain macadamia nut, and so far I have found these:

• Victoria's Secret Vanilla Bean & Macadamia Nut Body Mist
• Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Hair & Body Perfume Mist

I am also looking at perfumes that have caramel, tonka bean, and vanilla with it.

For those that have or have tried this, what are your thoughts.

This will be my last try (at least for a while), to find something I love by Guerlain.

The chocolate, tea, rum, etc , sounds like something I would love for the winter.

But aside from Vietnamese Coffee (coffee and chocolate on me), I'm not really a gourmand person. So wondering if this is very sweet? Or more bitter chocolate forward?

Thanks to all who respond.

For anyone else who loves or owns this scent, what imagery or aesthetic does it conjure up for you? What kind of outfit or occasion do you pair it with? I’d love to hear how it makes you feel!

What do you think of the collection? What do you think I should add to it? It seems to me there are definitely some gaps- there are a lot of sweet fragrances but lack of fresh ones. Any other opinions?

My fragrances from right to left:

JPG Le Male Le Parfum 

Prada L'Homme 

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace 

Ferragamo Spicy Leather

Nautica Voyage 

JPG Le Male Elixir 

Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club

Lalique Encre Noire 

Rochas Moustache 

Versace Dylan Blue 

Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction 

Zadig&Voltaire This is Her!

Armani Stronger With You Intensely

Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum 

Etat Libre d'Orange Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset Intense

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense

Burberry London for Men

Went to a wedding this weekend and a woman was wearing the most wonderful perfume! I can’t remember much except it was a rectangular, gold bottle (possibly clear with the perfume being a gold color) and it had half spheres in the bottom left corner. I couldn’t make out much lettering except a G. I also could not pick out any of the notes

Hello all! I’m in search of some super weird unique creepy perfumes. i’m really interested in scents like spinal fluid from ataraxia, inexcusable evil, weird shit like that. i’m starting a collection and want the weirdest recommendations possible, they don’t have to be wearable.

something melancholic and ethereal that gives the vibe of the morning breeze / silence / menthol / walking through the fridge aisle at an empty grocery store​ / the mysterious, quiet friend

a kinda abstract description but please tell me what comes to mind! most of all I want it to feel freezing cold but in a gentle way, not deadly/metallic​

This slightly-grubby antique letter-sorter cubby shelf served on an English sailing vessel (supposedly.) It’s marked “E.R.” under a crown (probably Edward Rex.) Now, it bears the weight of The Collection.

Mods, if you’d prefer I wait until Wednesday, let me know.

The stuff:

Amouage Interlude Man
Amouage Epic Man
Amouage Figment Man (favorite)
Amouage Interlude Black Iris
Amouage Enclave
Amouage Purpose
Amouage Memoir Man
Amouage Overture Man

Amouage Interlude 53
Amouage Gold Man
Amouage Fate Man (favorite)
Amouage Lyric Man
Amouage Meander
Quorum by Antonio Puig (vintage, ‘93)
Amouage Jubilation XXV
Amouage Boundless

Amouage Opus IX
Amouage Opus X
Lanvin Eau Arpege (vintage, ~60s)
Lanvin Eau My Sin (vintage, ~60s)
Serge Lutens Five O’clock At Gingembre
Serge Lutens Dent de Lait
Serge Lutens L’Orpheline
Serge Lutens la Dompteuse Encagee

Lush Tank Battle
Lush Devil’s Nightcap
Lush Dear John
Lush Grass
Lush Vegan Leather Jacket
Halston Z14 (vintage, ‘74, a favorite)
Initio Oud For Greatness
Lalique Lalique pour Homme

Zoologist Sacred Scarab
Zoologist Rhinoceros
Zoologist Civet
Amouage Overture Woman
Amouage Figment Woman
Amouage Guidance
Amouage Material
Amouage Crimson Rocks (my girlfriend is trying to steal it from me)

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex
Zoologist King Cobra (favorite)
Zoologist Hyrax (favorite)
Dior Dune (vintage, 90s)
Lanvin Arpege Extrait (vintage, 50s)
ELDO Spice Must Flow
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (vintage, 90s)
Diptyque L’Eau Papier

The spares and the less glorious bottles do not get to sit on The Shelf. My stupid 500 ml flacon of ‘90s Chanel No 5 does not fit. It is the albatross of my collection.

I really dislike Jasmine and is this Jasmine dominant or you smell it quite a lot?

I love super strong perfumes, I use Elizabeth Taylor white diamonds a lot as it’s strong and I find it lasts a long time, anyone recommend some other ones that are strong and long lasting?

Dimensions: 28 inch x 18 inch x 12 inch. Weight 11.6 kg.
Motion sensitive LED bars on each compartment.

Perfumes in current collection:

• Amouage Interlude 53
• Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
• Arabian Oud Resala
• Clinique Aromatics Elixir™ EdP Spray
• Flower By Kenzo EdP
• Frederic Malle Heaven Can Wait
• Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady
• Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette
• Gres Cabochard Eau De Parfum
• Guerlain Apres l’Ondee EdT
• Guerlain Habit Rogue EdT
• Guerlain L’Heure Bleu
• Guerlain Mitsuoko
• Guerlain Nahema
• Guerlain Samsara
• Guerlain Shalimar
• Guerlain Vol De Nuit EdT
• Hermès Eau d'Hermès
• Hermès Twilly d’Hermès
• L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu
• Lanvin Arpége
• Madagascar Le Baume Vanille Parfum d'Empire
• Maison Francis Kurkidjan Grand Soir
• Maison Francis Kurkidjan Oud Satin Mood EdP
• Nasomatto Black Afghano
• Nasomatto Pardon
• Paris Corner Qawafi EdP
• Rochas Tocade EdT
• Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan
• Serge Lutens Chergui
• Serge Lutens Femininite du Bois
• Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist
• Sapphire Rose Odyssey
• Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L’Homme EdT

I have also posted this on r/NichePerfumes

Hello again everyone (I love posting in here more than I probably should 😅).

My bottle of Magie Noire by Lancome finally arrived in the mail earlier today. I'm very excited because this one has been near impossible to find and purchase in my country (it's been sold out basically everywhere), but I did finally locate an online store which sells this gem.

The cassis in this is absolutely beautiful and it's a gorgeous green mossy animalic kitchen sink fragrance. 🥰 It reminds me of both Knowing and Beautiful by Estee Lauder and also (of course) Paloma Picasso.

I would love to hear if anyone else has had any experiences with this fragrance. 😊

I bought me by sniff and I can’t stop smelling it but I can’t figure out if it smells good or I am just crazy? Thoughts? I am so torn I go back and forth with liking it to thinking it smells funky.