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stellaluna33 · 2 months

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Some of you may remember my obsessive posts about violets, my frustrations with finding a violet fragrance that actually smells like violets, and feeling heartbroken that I had gotten scammed in a prior attempt to replace my current favorite, which was a very obscure souvenir fragrance from France. Well... soon after I made that post, the lovely @parfoisendecembre contacted me and, being a French speaker, very kindly asked if there was anything she could do to help me find my beloved perfume again. And guys... It's here. 🥺😭 It arrived yesterday, and it's exactly as beautiful as I remembered! Here it is next to my old one (It's decanted into a vintage bottle. I'll be doing the same thing with the new one when I run out, haha)

As you can see, the packaging is nothing fancy! The paper label was obviously printed on an inkjet printer, haha! The company's website (colineparfums.com) where I purchased it is very basic and simple. They're obviously a very small company with no marketing budget, and I haven't tried any of their other scents, but OH, this one is... Divine. How do I even describe it? Pure Violet, rich and elegant, with nothing distracting over it. Freshly sweet, but never cloying. Just enough of the "powdery" component to keep it grounded with a rich, bittersweet earthiness, but never too much (which can be a problem with some violet fragrances). It's perfectly balanced (in my personal opinion). I can see why this scent was so popular at the Turn of the Century, as it's really an aromatic expression of Art Nouveau... I wanted to listen to Debussy and Eric Satie while wearing it... something spare and elegant and delicate. The only drawback is that it fades significantly after a few hours, but it's so gorgeous I don't care! As far as comparisons to violet candies go, it's more elegant than C. Howard's and more like Flavigny pastilles, which is fitting, as that's how my obsession began...

I found these in a gift shop when I was a kid (I use the tin to store hairpins now!) and how could I resist the Belle Époque packaging? The taste was strange but addictive, and... I've been obsessed ever since. I kept stopping during the day to sniff my own wrists yesterday, and I'm so, SO happy!

(Ordering from the company's website was fairly straightforward. The products themselves are very inexpensive, but I- alas!- had to pay more in shipping than I did for the actual perfume itself! That said, I was very impressed by how quickly it arrived.)

#Violets #Perfume review #I am not a perfume connoisseur AT ALL #All I know is that I love violets haha #This probably all sounds very pretentious but I'm actually just extremely emotional and sincere.#😂

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milkyway-gaily · 8 months

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Floraiku- One Umbrella for Two☂

It's a comforting mix of blueberry muffin and hot tea, in a delicate way! The opening may be a little fruity but the tea is definitely present. The dry down is a non-intrusive pastry scent that just makes you feel cozy💜 Very gourmand, just the right amount of sweetness. I could not but think of FugoNara, platonic, like family🍓🍊

I'll be sharing more of my unprofessional weeb thoughts so stay tuned!🥰

#fugonara #funara #jjba #perfume review #floraiku #niche fragrance #golden wind #vento aureo #jojos bizarre adventure #pannacotta fugo #narancia ghirga #my art #my fragrance

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perfumereviewers · 1 year

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#tom ford #lost cherry #fragrance #perfume review #fragrantica

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gardengirl222 · 12 days

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molly gunn!

sunshine, glass half full sweetheart molly gunn is who i want to be when i grow up! i just know that sweet girl has all type of eclectic fragrances for what's she's feeling like that day but for sure most are sweet, floral and bright! i love her sm - miss u brittany! 💜

☀️ Demeter Fragrance Apple Pie (if you look really close at her vanity you can see a bottle of Demeter perfume in the back!) 🍏🌸🥧

☀️Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede

☀️ Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit

☀️ Gale Hayman Delicious Cotton Candy

☀️ Britney Spears Rainbow Fantasy

☀️ Byredo Sundazed

☀️ Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious

☀️ Something Sweet - smells like rainbow sherbet!

☀️ Joop! All About Eve

☀️ Lush Snow Fairy

☀️ O Boticário Egeo Dolce

☀️ Lanvin Modern Princess

☀️ Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy

☀️ Nina Ricci Nina

☀️ Demeter Fragrance Sour AppleLollipop

☀️ Ralph Lauren Ralph Love

☀️ Mugler Angel Eau de Toilette (2019)

☀️ Givenchy Absolutely Givenchy

bonus! i did some research (re-watched uptowngirls lol!) and saw her vanity and found her little products so cute so i will list them here as well in case you really want to delve into the molly vibe!

💜 Kérastase Volumintense hair conditioner

💜 giant jar of Crème de la Mer

💜 a MAC compact (could be powder or blush!)

💜 MAC lipstick - (a close match! modesty C)

💜 BeneFit Flamingo Fancy shimmering body highlighter (sadly discontinued but here are some close matches! refy gloss for the face that suit all complexions! and 1. 2.)

💜 a MAC nail polish (I found some colors close to the one on her dresser! 1. 2. 3. )

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nothing0fnothing · 7 months

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nobody on here knows this, but I'm actually a massive perfume nerd.

I just get really overwhelmed by random smells and I seek sensory input through smell, so just having a reliable fragrance I like on my body is really soothing. Its an autism thing dw about it.

My problem is sometimes my favorite perfums can attract male attention.

And I don't want male attention.

Does anyone know any perfumes that women love but men hate?

Appreciated

#perfume #perfume review #perfume genius #fragrance collection #parfum #perfumes #fragrance review #autistic woman #Using tags I assume perfume nerds use on here in hopes one sees this.#sapphic #wlw #gay girls #lesbian pride #wlw love #Lesbian

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blushcoloreddreams · 4 months

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Forever and ever Dior

Today I’ll review Dior’s best perfume: Forever and ever.

It is part of the same collection as diorama, diorella, Dioressence, diorling and right now it’s the only one from this line - Les Créations de Monsieur Dior - that is available to buy at your average perfume shops.

It only has 3 notes that balance each other to create the perfect perfume: freesia, Jasmin and tincture of rose. On my skin freesia is the predominant note.

If love had a smell I’m sure that would be it. It has a princess smell, it’s sophisticated it’s a fragrance you could wear on your wedding day. A perfume that will never displease or bother someone since it’s so delicate and perfect.

It’s such a clean floral, so delicate that when you wear it will bring you a sense of peace. It has a really good longevity but its silage has a more intimate feel.

It’s impossible to not fall in love with it. It’s my newest acquisition and I already have a feeling it will become my signature scent.

Another advantage is that It’s way less popular than miss Dior edp - sadly I don’t love the new formula, the 2017 and specially the 2012 were way more unique and elevated - or blooming bouquet - another one with the princess feel, and another one of my loves - but still way more affordable than perfumes like La collection privée from Dior.

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witchesaandbitches · 6 months

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Dying Flowers and Harvest Fruits: Autumn Scents for the Dark Romantic

Dried florals, sweet fruit, woolly jumpers and a touch of smoke and leather. All the scents of autumn for the dark academic who prefers a more feminine and elegant touch.

Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Powdery floral with a whiff of suede. Smells like old money. That girl in your class who you know went to boarding school and has a brother with an 'III' after his name. She wears her boyfriend's threadbare cardigans but her hair is always perfect.

Miller Harris Rose en Noir

A vintage, dusty rose with a natural elegance. Smells like an autumn day spent inside hiding from the rain, next to your lover who smells faintly like cigarette ash. There is an old bouquet of roses on the table, dried to a dark crimson.

Byredo Velvet Haze

Cashmere jumper with an earthy and slightly sweet musk. Smells like a change in seasons. Warm, fuzzy and comforting, like a cup of hot coco.

I Heart Juicy Couture

A bite from the first perfect apple of the season, walking though the orchard on a bright and breezy day. Sweet, juicy fruit with a touch of musk and patchouli to dirty it up a bit. This is perfect for early fall when the air is crisp. Don't judge this one by its bottle.

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gotholsentwin · 2 months

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one of my wishlist fragrances 🍰 - annabel’s birthday cake by marissa zappas

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nofearforthesettingsun · 8 months

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Decided to try semen-based scents. Had mixed results. Here are my reviews.

#orto parisi seminalis #etat libre d'orange #secretions magnifiques #perfume review #fragrance review

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persolaise · 9 days

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Guerlain Habit Rouge, Vetiver & L'Homme Ideal parfums review - Delphine Jelk; 2024

My review of the new parfum versions of Guerlain Habit Rouge, Vetiver and L'Homme Ideal

Why entice us with just one scent when three bottles lined up next to each other look so much better in a photo? Perhaps that’s what the Powers That Be at Guerlain were thinking when they decided it was time to increase their masculine range with a trio of ‘parfum’ versions of their most high-profile releases: the classic Vetiver and Habit Rouge, as well as the more recent L’Homme Ideal. I…

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parfumieren · 6 months

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Ruby red.

It came to me recently why fragrances containing grapefruit notes pose such difficulties for me: without fail, they remind me of dieting.

Armed with a horror of plumpness left over from their own girdle-bound maidenhoods, our mothers ruthlessly surveyed us for signs of unruly growth. As we blossomed, they pinched us back. Impatient sighs issued forth whenever we ate ice cream (or licked our fingers); frazzled copies of the Pritikin and Scarsdale Diets magically appeared in our paths. Finally the offer came: wouldn't we like to share Mom's "special" meals? We gamely ate soft-boiled eggs (no butter!), dry squares of wheat toast (no jam!), carefully-measured half-cups of low-fat cottage cheese cradled by leaves of lettuce (iceberg only-- fewer calories than romaine). And if we still wanted dessert after all that… enter the grapefruit.

Halved and served without sugar or garnish, the grapefruit proclaimed the proverbial 'strait gate' traveled by the would-be slender girl. Who else would eat something so acerbic, so biting, so reluctant to give up its contents? The fact that it had its own custom tools of extraction declared its challenging nature-- we had to really work to eat it, and for our pains, we'd more often than not receive a mouthful of bitter pips or a painful squirt-in-the-eye. To prevent the exercise from seeming overly punitive, we could choose a "fancy" pink or red grapefruit over the everyday "white" variety… but a maraschino cherry for decoration?! Are you crazy? Those things are seven calories apiece!

Today I am a grownup, in charge of my dinner plate along with my destiny. While I've come to enjoy grapefruit, I rarely buy them at the store or order them in restaurants. I simply can't shake the opinion that they're the housewife's "austerity measure"-- an edible form of self-punishment for secretly wanting a sloppy ice-cream sundae. Their very scent is a guilt-provoking jolt-- and that's why I've largely avoided that note in perfume.

Why spoil one of life's most wonderful indulgences with the bitter smell of penance?

Tastes change, as do opinions. Little by little I've talked myself into sampling without shuddering. For the most part, the compositions which work best for me cast grapefruit as a supporting player rather than the center of attention. I'm not fond of it swizzled with caramel, but I will take it paired with sea breezes and fresh flowers. And if I'm in the mood for a confection to make up for all those skipped desserts years ago, I sniff Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune (grapefruit sorbet) followed by Lavanila Vanilla Grapefruit (grapefruit panna cotta).

The point is, I've gradually come to terms with the persnickety pamplemousse. If I feel any guilt now, it's because I didn't give this note the chance it deserved.

Here are a couple of Citrus x paradisi fragrances that I credit for talking me around:

Citron de Vigne (Fresh) A bright, true pink grapefruit essence whose astringent character is encouraged by tannic tea and red wine notes, this comes closest of all to the scent of a fresh grapefruit in hand. Imagine laboriously working a thumbnail under the pliant peel… the stickiness of the peel essence on your palm, followed by the sting of juice… the cottony texture of the bitter pith… the pink inner flesh veiled but visible… Now pour yourself a garnet glass of Pinot Noir and get ready for a refreshing, mouth-puckering treat.

Scent Elements: Neroli, bigarade, pink grapefruit, red wine accord, jasmine tea leaves, lemongrass, patchouli, sandalwood, amber

Oyédo (Diptyque) For this grapefruit maceration, substitute a half-and-half mix of kiddie grape juice and Jarritos Tamarindo for the red wine, and throw in a bunch of fresh thyme. It sounds like it could be a mess, but somehow it achieves a crazy balance. I prefer the savory drydown to the supersweet opening, but patience being a virtue, the wait is well-justified.

Scent Elements: Lemon, lime, yuzu, grapefruit, mandarin, orange, mint, caraway, thyme, tamarind, cedar

#diptyque #fresh #oyedo #citron de vigne #perfume review #parfümieren

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existing-caregiver · 2 months

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#perfume #perfume review #jacques lacan #psychoanalysis #postmodernism #haha

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suicidesiren · 2 years

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🥤My Pussy Tastes Like Pepsi Cola🥤

cherry cola/cola/soda inspired moodboard

Cola By Outremer

Guerlain by Mon Guerlain

Loverdose by Diesel

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Intense

EYECANDLE Cherry Cola Perfume Oil

La Petite Robe Noir by Guerlain

Strawberry Soda by Bath & Body Works

Lolita by Lolita Lempicka

#coquette #cola #cola lana del rey #lana del rey #perfume #perfume review #lizzy grant #body spray #lana inspired scentboard

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perfumereviewers · 1 year

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#tom ford #tobacco vanille #cologne #perfume review #smoking

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gardengirl222 · 12 days

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coffee shoppe darling

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🧸 Demeter Fragrance Fresh Brewed Coffee

🧸 Demeter Fragrance Espresso

🧸 Versatile Paris Croissant Café - so yummy!

🧸 Grande Ambresso - a bit masculine...

🧸 Tom Ford Cafe Rose

🧸 Montale Intense Cafe - chocolate espresso omigoddd!

🧸 Bond No 9 I Love New York for All - little miss coffee office siren

🧸 By Kilian Intoxicated

🧸 Maison Martin Margiela Coffee Break

🧸 Parfumerie Generale PG10 Aomassai

🧸 Lush Cardamom Coffee

#cupcakes #cupcake perfume #gardengirl'sperfumshoppe!⋆₊ ⊹#pilar'sperfume⋆₊ ⊹#perfume #just girly things #girlblogging #perfume review #Spotify

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pocketvenuslux · 28 days

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Papillon Artisan Perfumes is one of my favourite niche houses. It has a very cohesive and distinctive voice, one that draws heavily on vintage perfumes. Although the prices have gone up a fair bit (when I bought Salome in 2016, it was US$160 and it's now retailing at US$205), it has managed to maintain its singular vision and integrity over the years. I feel like when niche houses reach a certain point of success, there is a lot of pressure for them to grow by increasing the frequency of releases and then the quality/creativity suffers. Thankfully, Papillon has resisted that pressure.

I recently tried the house's two latest: Spell 125 and Hera and I enjoyed them both.

Spell 125 seems like a bit of a departure for the house. It has a powerfully resinous, coniferous opening that leans toward the photorealistic end of things. This was surprizing to me as it felt very contemporary, more Slumberhouse than Guerlain. But as the scent develops, Moore's familiar touch begins to emerge - even though Spell is in no way a vintage throwback. But the complexity of the dry down, its development, turns the scent's initial piney blast into something far more beguiling and it is here the scent really begins to distinguish itself. In particular, contrasting with the scent's coolness is a soft, animalic blur of "white ambergris" and fragrant, slightly sour frankincense that imparts an aliveness and a gentle heat that is very much in line with the more overtly fleshy Salome and Bengale Rouge even though Spell is completely different genre of scent. It evokes a spaciousness, stillness and serene vitality that makes it another winner for me.

Hera is more in line with Papillon's traditional vibe and is the more complex scent of the two. To be honest, I personally did not like it as much as Spell (which is just as well as it's retailing at a much higher price point than the others at US$310). It is beautiful, but this scent, originally designed for Moore's daughter's wedding, is perhaps one that speaks so much to someone else that it had less to say to me. It's still an excellent perfume, a vintage style aldehydic floral - but not in a diva-esque, attention seeking way. Quite the opposite, it feels incredibly well measured. Hera opens with a lovely veil of aldehydes that give its florals just the right amount of lift. As the scent develops, the flowers are abstracted but not stereotyped and certainly not the innocently fresh bouquet we associate with brides. Rather they are lushly dense with subtle, interchanging degrees of powder, butter and sweetness, all grounded in a gentle but hefty base of musk, labdanum and sandalwood. One has the impression of light, but it's not sunny in any Pollyanna sense, nor is it one of Dryad's sun dappled fields. It's more of a radiant, soft focus effulgence. There is too much of a sense of corporeality for Hera to evoke simple summertime sunshine. Allusions to the body in perfume are almost always a reference to sexuality, sweat and what goes unwashed but here, it is really about presence. What I like most about Hera is that it paints a portrait of a woman that feels very real, one that you can feel is authored by a woman's perspective. There are no fantasies here about blushing brides, no virgins or whores, no maidens, mothers or crones. I almost feel like I know something about Moore's daughter through Hera.

#papillon parfumery #perfume review #niche perfume #niche fragrance #fragrance review #british perfume

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