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mostly fragrance, some beauty, all curiosity
sampling my way thru the perfume space
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my current lil collection of samples, decanted, travels, and a few big boys ✨

can any other budget gals relate?

#perfumesamples
#perfumecollection
#perfumeonabudget
#perfumecommunity
#fragrancecommunity by @theopeningnote

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2 months ago

Got to try out all of my @glasscauldronfragrances samples! You can tell how much love and care they put into their creations. They do gourmands so deliciously, I want to eat themmm. These are going to be perfect for the upcoming season 🍂 🌲

#autumnperfume
#indieperfume
#smallbusiness
#nicheperfume
#perfumecommunity by @theopeningnote

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2 months ago

September’s Scents and Scribbles held a cute surprise for me! I won Mackenzie’s giveaway :) :) I love my little ashtray/trinket tray and am excited to sniff through all these samples.

Modern Muse by @themidnightvisions.co is a lovely evening date night scent, I can already tell.

@mackenzies_palette

#perfumesamples
#perfumeunboxing
#lowstimulation by @theopeningnote

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What I Smelled Like Last Week (Sept 21 - 27)

Our weather can’t decide whether to stay 72 or 92! Make decisions people! This back and forth forth is giving me fragrance whiplash.

I can’t wait to reach for more grounding, resinous, and woody fragrances soon. Sweata weathaaa.

#perfumesoftheweek
#sotd by @theopeningnote

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2 days ago

Mood board review of the @sundaycovenhaus Discovery Set 🧡

This discovery set, as well as the whole house, is a millennial gold mine, thematic of 90s and y2k nostalgia for the cornerstone memories of growing up - quiet morning anticipation of birthday celebrations, wiping corner-lip drool as we cheered on Bruce in Matilda, and the sanctity of teenage freedom summers and the snappy smell of freezer air while grabbing a push pop.

For an hour, I felt like a kid again. Intentionally sniffing through this set was the highlight of my week.

#perfumediscoveryset
#indieperfume by @theopeningnote

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3 days ago

** I realize now that I mispronounced Samhain. It should be pronounced Saw-win**

I’ve been determined to find some layering combos that make Slut for October by@hereticparfum more wearable for everyday. These are the top 3 layering combos that I’ve tried so far.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know!

Perfumes Mentioned:
🍁 Samhain @freyjasdaughters
🍁 I Smell Children @sirensongelixirs
🍁 Fall Cashmere @skylar

#perfumelayering
#perfumelayeringcombos
#autumnperfume
#indieperfume by @theopeningnote

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6 days ago

Fragrances with a prominent tea note can be grounding and comfy. I’ve been interested in tea notes this year, and am always looking for more gorgeous tea fragrances. If you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments or send a message 🍵

Perfumes Mentioned:
🫖 Moon by Parfums by Bridget
🫖 Je Ne Sais Quoi @teocabanel
🫖 Book - @commodity

#teaperfumes
#perfumerecommendation
#perfumecommunity
#fragrancecommunity by @theopeningnote

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8 days ago

Today’s vibe is Samhain by @freyjasdaughters ✨

Notes:
✨ spiced pumpkin
✨ clove
✨ embers
✨ fallen leaves

Samhain smells like the knowledge that autumn is approaching. It’s the rustle of the crunchy leaves on the sidewalk. It’s the whiff of baking spices settling in the ovens in the corner coffee shop. It’s a candle recently blown out, or recently lit, depending on your outlook on life.

#autumnperfume
#perfumereview
#seasonalperfume
#indieperfume
#perfumerecommendation by @theopeningnote

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15 days ago

What I Smelled Like Last Week (9/7 - 9/13)

My increasingly stressful week pitter pattered along with increasingly warmer weather, but nothing as warm as the dog days. I was able to do a little fun layering, along with trying some new combos and newer samples.

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✨ unnamed Cancer (🦀) blend by twelvepotions
✨ Lilac Wine @sand_and_fog_home
✨ Graveyard Gardens @glasscauldronfragrances
✨ Ethereal Melancholy @hippiescowboysapothecary
✨ Coriander @dsanddurga
✨ Un Deux Trois Soleil @bastille_parfums
✨ After the Rodeo by Hippies & Cowboys
✨ Original Body Moisturizer @hempzofficial
✨ Slut for October @hereticparfum
✨ I Smell Children @sirensongelixirs

#sotd
#perfumesoftheweek
#perfumereview
#perfumecommunity
#fragrancecommunity by @theopeningnote

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16 days ago

Perfumes I Can’t Stop Thinking About (Spooky Season Edition)

Indie and niche do autumnal scents better. I’ve been thinking about these perfumes for a while now. They will be mine to sniff eventually!

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👻 Occult Bookstore @amorphousperfume
👻 Familiar Spirit @cardinal.scents
👻 The Ghost Wants Birthday Cake @shopsorce
👻 Blood Spider Orchids @regimedesfleurs
👻 Ephemera by Sorce

#indieperfume
#nicheperfume
#spookyseason
#autumnal by @theopeningnote

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17 days ago

I love a perfume oil for many reasons. I love that they project more as they warm up on the skin. I love that they feel like a magical self to apply for certain days/weather/personalities. I love that they don’t need to be super expensive to be exquisite.

I’ve been raising my layering game lately with perfume oils. Some I’ve purchased, so I’ve been given by friends or family. I’m having fun playing chef with the combinations.

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➰ Vanilla Marshmallow @sand_and_fog_home
➰ Madar @poesieperfume
➰ Soft Worn Things @hippiescowboysapothecary
➰ Amber Fire by Goddess Garden

#perfumelayering
#perfumeoils
#perfumecommunity
#perfumereview by @theopeningnote

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18 days ago

This past month, there were many things to celebrate. Deep sunset bliss, best friends having a baby, visiting friends, lots of scents to sniff, start of the new school year.

It was a whirlwind of a month 🫶 I am looking forward to a beautiful September.

#augustfavorites
#favorite things
#grateful by @theopeningnote

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