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I asked ChatGPT to turn me into a character sketchbook + create the fragrance I would be if I were a perfume… and honestly these were scary accurate. 😂✨

From the warm vanilla notes, nature references, and love for fragrance, to the cozy chaos, animals, coffee, creativity, and sentimental side of me… it somehow captured my personality better than I expected. 🤍

This trend is fun, and I’ve been loving seeing everyone else’s. ✨

—> Swipe to see the fragrance it created for me as well 🤍

Lets see yours! 😍 by @nicolesscentescape

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2 months ago

Princess Eau Fraîche – By Kilian 🤍

I absolutely love the original Princess, so I had a feeling this one would be another love… and I was right.

While they share the same DNA, this doesn’t feel redundant at all. Princess Eau Fraîche is much brighter and more bergamot-forward, while the fluffy marshmallow and green tea sit softly in the background. It feels fresh, uplifting, and made for those hot summer days when you want something light and effortless.

This isn’t meant to be a bold, room-filling fragrance, and I actually appreciate that. It’s the kind of scent I reach for before morning errands or when I want a quick refresh to start the day. Bright, easy to wear, and an instant mood booster. @kilianparis

Notes: Bergamot, Green Tea, Marshmallow & Ginger.

✨ Have you tried Princess Eau Fraîche? Or what’s your favorite fragrance to reach for when you want an instant pick-me-up?

#kilian
#sotd
#smellgoodfeelgood
#fragrancecollection
#summervibes

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a day ago

Less blind buying, more sampling ✨

I’ve really been enjoying slowing down and spending more time with samples lately. It’s been such a fun way to explore new fragrances while also making sure I give each one enough wear before deciding if it’s full-bottle worthy.

Here are a few I’ve been testing recently:

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✨ Dioriviera – @diorbeauty
✨ Eau Rose EDP – @diptyque
✨ Pure Extreme – @parfumsmicallef
✨ Inner Child – @lepoqueparfums
✨ Sel Marin – @heeleyparfumsjapan

💬 Have you discovered any sample successes (or disappointments) lately? I’d love to hear what you’ve been testing!

#wishlist
#addtowishlist
#frageancecollection
#fragrancesamples
#fragrancejourney

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10 days ago

💖 Vanilla Rice – Ellis Brooklyn 💖

An immediate love. 🤍

Lately I’ve been craving fragrances that feel soft, cozy, and comforting, and Vanilla Rice was exactly what I was hoping it would be. On my skin it’s sweet, airy, and powdery with a soft creaminess that becomes even more beautiful as it dries down. @ellisbrooklyn

It isn’t a huge projector, but it creates the most gorgeous “your skin but better” scent bubble that lingers on me all day. I’ve worn it three days in a row already, and as you can see, I’ve wasted no time pairing it with some of my favorite fragrances and body mists. Every combination has been beautiful.

Top: Toasted Rice, Freesia, Mandarin
Middle: Cherry Blossom, Coconut Milk, Jasmine, Nectar
Base: Vanilla, Skin Musk, Tonka Bean

✨ Every pairing has been a success so far, but Vanilla Rice + L’Eau Papier might already be one of my favorite fragrance combinations. It’s that good. 😍

🤍 With so many new releases lately, I’ve been trying to slow down and be more intentional about what I bring into my collection. This was one of the few I knew I had to have, and I have absolutely zero regrets.

Have you tried Vanilla Rice yet? If not, is it on your wishlist? And what new release has you the most excited lately?

#ellisbrooklyn
#sotd
#smellgoodfeelgood
#fragrancecollection
#softgirlera

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15 days ago

✨ Amo Ferragamo – Salvatore Ferragamo ✨

This is such a fun fragrance that I keep finding myself reaching for. It has a sparkling, almost fizzy quality that makes it feel bright and playful from the very first spray.

On my skin, it opens with a tart, slightly zesty citrus before gradually softening into a creamy citrus dry down that gives me orange creamsicle vibes. As it warms on my skin, everything blends together beautifully, creating a smooth, comforting finish that never loses that uplifting sparkle.

I enjoy wearing this year-round, but I think it truly shines during the spring and summer months.

Top: Campari, Black Currant, Rosemary
Middle: Rhubarb, Jasmine Sambac, Mate
Base: Tahitian Vanilla, Ambroxan, Sandalwood

✨ I absolutely love this one, and it’s made me even more curious to explore the rest of the Salvatore Ferragamo fragrance lineup.

🤍 Have you tried Amo Ferragamo or any other fragrances from the house? I’d love to hear your favorites and recommendations! 🥰

#SalvatoreFerragamo
#sotd
#smellgoodfeelgood
#fragrancecollection
#summervibes

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17 days ago

💫 Will I upgrade to a full bottle?

As I continue curating my collection, I’ve been making a conscious effort to spend more time with my samples, travels, and decants before jumping straight to a full bottle. 😅 It’s still a work in progress, but I’ve come a long way this year, and honestly, this approach has made me appreciate what I already have while helping me make more intentional purchases.

These are a few of the travels I’ve been reaching for this month as I decide whether they’re full bottle worthy.

Fragrances mentioned:
✨ Dave @henryrose
✨ Crystal Emerald @versace
✨ Your Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense @dolcegabbana_beauty
✨ Pillowtalk Poet @pinrosescents
✨ Lemon Puff @nette.nyc

🤍 Are you doing the same? Which samples, travels, or decants have surprised you enough to earn a spot on your full bottle wishlist?

#wishlist
#addtowishlist
#frageancecollection
#fragrancesample
#fragrancejourney

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20 days ago

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22 days ago

✨ June Standouts ✨

This month I continued focusing on samples, travels, and decants while curating my collection, and I’ve been loving this part of my fragrance journey. It’s helped me rediscover bottles I already own while finding some incredible new favorites.

We also had quite a few cooler days this month, so I found myself reaching for cozy favorites along with a few effortless everyday scents.

✨ Muse – @yslbeauty

The ink note immediately caught my attention, and once I saw orris, vanilla bourbon, and ambrette, I had a feeling this would be a love—and it was.

I can’t seem to put this one down. The opening is beautifully inky before it melts into a warm, velvety skin scent that I find absolutely intoxicating.

✨ Bare Magnolia – @victoriassecret

Such an underrated fragrance. It’s a creamy white floral with the perfect balance of musk and sweetness that feels elevated, intimate, and comforting.

✨ Valentino Donna Born in Roma Ivory – @valentino.beauty

This ended up being exactly what I hoped for. On my skin, it’s a soft, fluffy, almost powdery orange blossom with subtle sweetness and musk. It’s beautifully blended, and the scent trail throughout the day is gorgeous.

✨ Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 – @kayali

I still own nothing else quite like this. It’s creamy, powdery, rich, yet surprisingly smooth and delicate. Easily one of my favorite fragrances in my collection and, in my opinion, one of Kayali’s most underrated releases.

If you’ve been hesitant about oud, this is one I’d recommend trying. The oud is beautifully blended with praline and vanilla, making it approachable and incredibly wearable.

✨ Signature – @montblanc

A beautiful creamy, clean, feminine fragrance that feels soft, elegant, and effortless. It’s one of my favorite easy reaches when I want to smell polished without overthinking it.

💬 What were some of your fragrance standouts this month?

#junestandouts
#mycollection
#fragranceobsessed
#smellgoodfeelgood
#fragrancecollection

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25 days ago

✨ Utopia – TUMI ✨

Some fragrances don’t need to be loud to leave an impression, and Utopia has been one of those for me. It fits exactly what I’ve been reaching for lately—soft, warm, comforting, and never overly sweet. There’s something familiar about it that feels effortless, yet it still has enough character to stand on its own.

It opens with pink pepper leaf and Madagascar apple, bringing a fresh sweetness with just a touch of spice. As it settles, jasmine sambac, peony, and salted tonka create a creamy white floral heart before drying down into a smooth base of Madagascar vanilla bourbon, sandalwood, and Madagascar vetiver oil.

On my skin, I get a creamy floral vanilla wrapped in soft woods with just enough salty warmth to make it feel cozy rather than gourmand. It has that luxurious “expensive skin scent” quality that feels polished without demanding attention.

This has been one of those fragrances I can reach for without thinking because it simply feels… comforting. So comforting, in fact, that I find myself reaching for it more often in the evening before bed. @tumitravel

💫 Notes per TUMI:
Top: Pink Pepper Leaf & Madagascar Apple
Middle: Jasmine Sambac, Peony & Salted Tonka
Base: Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon, Sandalwood & Madagascar Vetiver Oil

✨ Have you tried any fragrances from TUMI?

#tumifragrances
#sotd
#smellgoodfeelgood
#fragrancecollection
#cozyvibes

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a month ago

Today’s Combo 🤍

✨ You Fleur – Glossier

Notes: Salt, Apricot, Cashmeran, Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Ambroxan

I love this one. It sits close to my skin, with the florals, cashmeran, and ambroxan really shining through. On me, it has that cozy, slightly salty, warm skin scent that I can’t get enough of, while still keeping a bit of the familiar DNA from the original, which I personally really enjoy. @glossier

✨ Vanilla Salt – Ellis Brooklyn

Notes: Sea Salt, Watery Notes, Whipped Cream, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin, Woody Notes

This is such a beautiful vanilla with the perfect balance of salty and creamy. Layering it with Glossier You Fleur added just a touch of warmth and depth, creating the most comforting little scent bubble without feeling heavy or overly sweet. @ellisbrooklyn

Together, these two don’t feel overly complicated. Instead, they create a soft, calming, and soothing scent bubble that’s easy to wear and incredibly comforting.

💬 Have you tried either of these? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts! And if you own both, give this combo a try and let me know what you think. 🥰

#sotd
#fragrancecollection
#glossier
#ellisbrooklyn
#combooftheday

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a month ago

Less blind buying, more sampling ✨

With how much sampling I’ve been doing these last few months, I thought it would be fun to start sharing more of those experiences. Please bear with me while I play around with the format a little. 😅

I’m trying to spend less time overthinking and get back to posting for fun. I love being able to look back on my page and remember the fragrances I’ve experienced and the conversations I’ve shared with all of you along the way.

Here are a few I’ve been testing recently: @luckyscent

✨ I Fig You – @fascent.fr
✨ Allegria – @villaerbatium
✨ Matcha Soft Serve – @dannam.parfums
✨ Matcha Break – @chasingscents Scents
✨ Parisian Musc – @matierepremiereparfums Premiere

💬 What have been some of your sample successes (or failures) lately?

#wishlist
#addtowishlist
#frageancecollection
#fragrancesamples
#fragrancejourney

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