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I came back from @fumedexpo with a full heart, sore body and an obscene amount of new fragrances. Let’s get into it! #fumedexpo #indieperfume #perfumetok
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Touch the art! What did this painting bring up for you? #creatorsearchinsights #painting #art #process #touchtheart
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I’ve been feeling a little down, so I decided to do a tray for myself this week. I had high hopes for a lot of the new scents that I’ve been trying but most of them did not work for me. The fragrances on this tray, however, brightened my spirit. I had such a wonderful time wearing and testing these scents. If you love vintage perfumes or just well-crafted fragrances, you will love Serge Lutens. Lutens is a beauty icon for a reason. None of the scents I tried were cloying or heavy. They were all elegant, sophisticated, straight-forward, and addictive. I’m truly blown away by this fragrance experience and so glad for @verooniq posting about her love for this house; I don’t think I would have tried it on my own. Looking forward to adding more bottles to my collection. Have you tried Serge Lutens? If so, what are your favorite scents? Stay tuned for part 2! Un bois vanille – this is the loveliest, lightest vanilla, it’s creamy and soft without being powdery and is great for everyday wear, a true skin scent that will be in frequent rotation; notes of sandalwood, guaic, beeswax, coconut milk, Mexican black vanilla, licorice La fille de Berlin – I am very finicky when it comes to rose scents, but this is a gorgeous deep rose with a hint of sexy, a rose with thorns, it’s stunning and will get plenty of fall and winter wear; notes of rose, geranium, palmarosa, honey, patchouli, moss L’orpheline – entrancing and divine, warm, irresistible, and elegantly resinous, gives ghost church in the snow vibes, I will definitely wear this on chilly days and evenings out; notes of pepper, musk, incense, woody notes Nuit de cellophane – gloriously juicy, heady, citrusy, and a little sweet, such a beautiful, nostalgic scent for every day; notes of mandarin, jasmine, osmanthus, almond, carnation, lily, sandalwood, honey La Religieuse – so so good, deeply beautiful white florals contrast with animalic warmth in a smokey, elevated, comforting stunner; notes of bergamot, jasmine, musk, incense, civet #fragrance #perfume #sergelutens #cat #trayoftheday
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A friend visited the Jo Malone boutique and suggested that I try the new vegetable perfumes from the brand. I have never smelled a full-on fragrance dedicated to root vegetables. I’ve been noticing lately how several of the newer fragrances in my collection have carrot or carrot seed as a note, which I really like, so I was curious to try the root veggie trio. What an interesting Fall fragrance concept. I was worried that they were all going to smell like soups, but are all so beautiful and enticing, and each fragrance maintains the integrity of its respective vegetable. I seriously want a full bottle of each. Do you like vegetable-forward fragrances? Which ones? Scarlet Beetroot – sweet, earthy, and juicy, a vibrant, playful take on the hearty root vegetable; notes of beetroot, black currant, patchouli Velvety Butternut – warm, spicy, and smooth, quietly rich and comforting; notes of ginger, butternut squash, patchouli Carrot Blossom – spicy, subtly sweet, fresh, this is not a carrot cake scent but a full carrot from the garden experience; notes of carrot, orange flower, white musk, fennel, carrot blossom, and patchouli #fragrance #perfume #jomalone #cat #sampleseptember
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I got influenced. Hard. Based on someone’s paid over-enthusiasm I purchased the new sample coffret from Phlur. There are a couple of likeable scents in the bundle, but there were also scents that I downright could not smell, even after spraying heavily on my skin. Their sheer scents are just way too sheer. I also purchased two additional separate samples that were not part of the coffret. I so wanted these to work (they look so cute and cool) but overall, I feel like they just aren’t for me. But that’s ok. I learned something. Have you tried any fragrances from Phlur? Can you recommend a photorealistic strawberry scent? Vanilla Skin – it took a long time for this one to develop any sort of faint scent on my skin, a very light basic vanilla; notes of pink pepper, pink apple, sugar, lily, jasmine, cashmere, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, agarwood Father Figure – this oddly reminded me of my father, there’s something very Aqua Velva about this, like a cross between a marine floral with old school aftershave; notes of waterlily, fig, cassis, orris root, iris, jasmine, musk, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood Cherry Stem – bursts with fresh but plummy cherry on first spray and dries down into a rather nice, light fruity scent; notes of black cherry, orange brandy, red freesia, jasmine, plum, ebony, caramel, leather Missing Person – more like missing on my skin, this fragrance barely showed up after many sprays, a little musky but way too sheer; notes of musk, bergamot, jasmine, cyclamen, neroli, orange flower, sandalwood, blonde wood, white musk Vanilla Canyon – I had super high hopes for this one because I’m always on the hunt for a good vanilla, but this barely left a scent on my skin, and what was there turned into into something a bit acrid on me in the dry down; notes of plum, tonka, jasmine, wild honey, vanilla, patchouli, oak Strawberry Letter – I’ve been looking for a photorealistic strawberry scent, but this isn’t it, lush and fresh but then turns cloyingly sweet and disappears fast; notes of cassis, strawberry, plum, wild lily, red poppy, apple blossom, tonka, amber #fragrance #perfume #phlur #cat #samplesept
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I received a note from a friend this week who is having difficulty finding an entry point into new fragrances, something beyond their everyday Egyptian musk. They like patchouli, sandalwood, fresh (not dusty) rose, pine, cedar, citrus, tea, tuberose, magnolia, fresh apple (think OG Bath and Body Works’ Country Apple), as well as sea salt, grass, eucalyptus, peony, geranium, and paper. I tried to give them a twist on some of their favorite scents. I also wanted to lean into Fall a bit without forgetting the beauty of Summer. What are some of your Summer into Fall fragrances? front Vesevo by Mine Perfume Lab – inspired by the majestic volcano Vesuvius, this gorgeous musky scent is warm, powerful, and intense, and simply glows; notes of cashmere wood, cotton candy, patchouli, cipriol, incense, musk, and oud c. l-r Mistpouffer by Stora Skuggan – airy, sweet, woody, and veiled, an inspired take on the natural and supernatural worlds; notes of immortelle, bergamot, fig leaf, pine, ozone, smoke vetiver, malt sugar, and cypriol Papier Carbone by Ormaie Paris –the scent of paper and books, the chicest take on childhood memories; notes of bergamot, coffee, star anise, cardamom, clary sage, coriander, nutmeg, patchouli, vetiver, ambrette, guaiac wood Forbidden Apple by Chris Collins – fresh, crisp, sexy; notes of red apple, pink pepper, brown sugar, strawberry blossom, cinnamon, fenugreek, pomegranate pulp, white rum, fir balsam, vanilla bourbon, Haitian vetiver Rose Atlantic by DS & Durga – a beautiful, light everyday floral that captures summer on the Atlanic in a bottle; notes of bergamot, petals, lemon oil, linden, rose accord, dune grass, muscone, salt water, and white moss b. l-r Eau de Magnolia by Frederic Malle – sunny, luminous, and inviting blend of flowers, wood, and citrus; notes of bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, magnolia, peach, apricot, oakmoss, and patchouli Nudie by Laurel Bath House – a warm, intimate, heady floral that’s not so innocent; notes of bergamot, jasmine sambac, and musk *Top Vesevo with a spritz of Mistpouffer for a heavenly nature-inspired combo #perfume #fragrance #summer #fall #trayofth
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New haircut and new earrings so I had to share. I freaking love these earrings from @thepitayacollective . Especially the red evil eyes offering up protection. Thank you!! They are fabulous.
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I’m squeezing out every last little bit of summer that I can. I ordered samples of Des Cieux’s summer capsule two weeks ago and they finally arrived. I was super excited for this one and was not disappointed. From the cool, sleek packaging, to the elevated scents themselves, I thoroughly enjoyed this fragrance experience and can’t wait to get full bottles of both before the capsule is closed. Heatwave – I physically jolted when I first smelled this fragrance. It was incredibly surprising. I did not expect it, from name alone, to give me such a feeling of freshness or joy. I was expecting something much sweatier and spicier, but it is literally the perfect summer in the city scent: lush, sophisticated, giddy, and a little bitter. I’ve been wearing a lot of tropicals this summer and this edgy take just hits differently. I never want this heatwave to cool down. Notes of bergamot, Sichuan pepper, Vietnamese basil, lychee, passionfruit, Tunisian neroli, vetiver, Nam Hom coconut, sandalwood, and tonka. Discomoon – I thought that this fragrance was going to be much lighter, bright, and reminiscent of wild nights on the dancefloor, but it is soft, deep, grounded, and quietly stunning. There is also a muted decadence that reminds me of one of my favorite earthy coffee scents, Aethi Opum by Maya Njie. Unlike that scent, however, there is an interesting and unexpected passionfruit component. Notes of Pornstar martini, espresso martini, moonlight accord, palm rind, noix de coco, vanilla bean, and sandalwood. This is what you wear when you are unbothered by the heat and humidity. These are both gorgeous perfumes that will also work well into Fall. Have you tried any fragrances from Des Cieux? #perfume #fragrance #sampleseptember #descieux #cat
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This one was a challenge. A friend sent me a brief that was all over the scent map, in a good way. It means that they are willing to explore and try something new. They dislike big brand ‘perfumy’ scents and are obsessed with white florals. They also wanted something on the woody side that smelled like a carpenter’s shop or cedar forest. Sandalwood is also a favorite, as is patchouli, and the specific smell that 1980s My Little Pony’s had when they were brand new. I really wanted to go with some not so obvious scents as well as some popular favorites. I think this tray is as pretty as it is interesting. front l-r Pulse by Laurel Bath House – playful, primal, electric eighties-inspired scent; notes of neroli blossom, jasmine lycra, and Concord grape musk . 724 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian – lovely and bright, like a fresh bouquet; notes of bergamot, sandalwood, jasmine, and musk . Casa Blanca by House of Bo – honestly one of the best white florals I’ve smelled, just really easy and beautiful and sophisticated; notes of creamy minerals, white tea, labdanum, copal blanco, fig, white suede, tobacco, white oud, and vanilla bourbon c. Female Christ by 19-69 – powerful, spicy, woody, and herbaceous, a bold and sweet patchouli-forward scent; notes of eucalyptus, patchouli, pimento, rhubarb, thyme, berries, vanilla, ambergris, cinnamon, and cashmere wood back l-r Lovebird by Zoologist – this tender, romantic chypre will make you cry; notes of kiwi, orange, bergamot, clary sage, clover, wormwood, lavender, passionfruit, lily of the valley, ylang ylang, geranium, heliotrope, amyris, cedar, oakmoss, and musk . Kleopatra by Anti – a soft, opulent, and indulgent re-imagining of the queen’s ritual bath; notes of milk, almond, sandalwood, cinnamon, and jasmine . No. 101 by Fischersund – the smell of frost and warmth, inspired by the unruly backyards of Reykjavik with their long, wild grass and wooden fences; notes of chervil, black currents, caraway, cypriol, lily, limbwood, musk, and vanilla . For an alluring layering combination spray Female Christ and top with Lovebird #perfume #fragrance #niche #trayoftheday #cat
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New in!! You know how much I love Laurel Bath House. So when I heard about the new release, Pulse, I pre-ordered it right away. I also took the opportunity to purchase two other scents I’ve had my eye on, Not Vanilla and E-mochi. I now have all of the fragrances from Laurel Bath House, with the exception of Araki 40 (LBH send a girl a little something 😉). All of these long-wearing, beautifully crafted fragrances are exciting, welcome additions to my collection. E-mochi - fresh, sweet, and delicious. I was all ready to not like this one because I thought it was going to be too much of a skin scent. It’s lovely and milky and pillowy, and would make for a great everyday fragrance. And the surprising addition of fig really adds nuance and grounds this low-key gourmand. There’s something wonderfully spicy in here as well. With notes of mochi marshmallow, Japanese fig, and rice milk, E-mochi is yummy and addictive. Not Vanilla - I’m still on my quest to find the perfect vanilla, but this scent does not disappoint. This is shockingly good. I don’t think I’ve smelled anything quite like it. Intoxicating, a little smokey, it’s “vanilla seen through the petals,” and not sweet at all. There is something a little bad ass about it, too. Notes of vanilla orchid, caramel resin, and jasmine noir make Not Vanilla a rich, warm, sexy delight. Pulse - primal, electric, gets your heart racing. This is more floral forward than I thought it was going to be, but so good. The grape musk elevates this beyond just smelling like an eighties-inspired scent. The dry down is incredible. Great for going out. With notes of neroli blossom, jasmine lycra, and Concord grape musk, Pulse is playful and even a little bit glamorous. Have you tried a fragrance from Laurel Bath House? #perfume #fragrance #laurelbathhouse #niche #cat
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There is something to be said about wanting to smell like a grown-ass woman. Not teens or sorority girls. Or young girls trying to smell grown up. I have a friend who dislikes most contemporary perfumes because to her they smell like scents for teens. She is, admittedly, very old school, and consistent, wearing Coco in autumn/winter & Chanel No. 19 in spring/summer since the late 1980s, deviating with Lauren in the late ‘70s. I thought it would be fun to give her some opulent niche options, just in case. f, l-r Les Bras de Morphée by Hellenist – heady, powdery, ethereal, and enchanting; notes of violet leaf, peach, heliotrope, orris, violet, hazelnut, vanilla . Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle – I first came across this elegant scent in Morocco on a very elegant lady; notes of rose, raspberry, patchouli, sandalwood, incense . 34 Boulevard Saint Germain by Diptyque– the house’s signature aromatic eau de parfum; notes of clove, sandalwood, cinnamon, black current, tuberose, cardamom, fig leaf, pink pepper, geranium, violet, rose, eucalyptus b, l-r Aethi Opum by Maya Njie – gorgeous, exotic, and ancient; notes of black pepper, aiden fruit, incense, vetiver, wet earth, papyrus, coffee, iris, suede, frankincense, vanilla, leather . 1969 by Histoires de Parfums – a sensual chypre, slightly gourmand take on the 60s; notes of rose, peach, white flowers, cardamom, patchouli, clove, chocolate, coffee, white musk . Salome by Papillon – stunning vintage-inspired animalic fragrance; notes of jasmine, carnation, bitter orange, rose, orange blossom, tobacco, hyraceum, styrax, vanilla, hay, patchouli, bergamot, oakmoss, cumin, birch tar . What fragrance makes you feel grown up? #fragrance #perfume #niche #trayoftheday #cat
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New in!! Alloy Studio’s discovery set is a beautifully packaged offering of 2ml sprays of the perfume brand’s entire six scent collection. Everything smells tempting and original. I already know which ones I’ll be making commitments to as full bottles. Which fragrance(s) do you want to try? . Idyllic-memories of a blood orange sunburned into the skin; notes of blood orange, ginger, spearmint, black pepper, star anise, davana, pineapple, labdanum, cashmeran, bold cedar, tonka bean . Silver Haze - a hazy cloud of sweet berries and metallic spices; notes of strawberry, saffron, pink peppercorn, blackberry, raspberry, cannabis, cocoa, iris, orris, ambroxan, vanilla . Kinesis- a botanical tonic of florals and sacred spice; notes of Egyptian neroli, lavender, cherry blossom, white lotus, cinnamon, rose, incense, musk, water . Hypnotic Nectar - a potion of herbs, flowers, and fungi for wicked beauty; notes of ylang ylang, rosemary, elemi, mimosa, mushroom, niaouli, basil, copaiba balsam, earth . Luster- a delectable delight, waiting to be cut into; notes of sweet potato, nutmeg, brown sugar, condensed milk, cinnamon, whipped vanilla, musk, tonka bean . Faux - vintage glamour meets contemporary punk; notes of pink peppercorn, peach, aldehyde, (faux) mink fur, orris powder, incense, suede, musk Buy Black. #perfume #niche #fragrance #blackperfumer #cat
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