discussion The Perfume Base

[Hephaestus]

7 hours ago, Paddy said:

Had the very same experience. I almost bought it, but when I decided to buy it, and tried it again it wasn't nice at all. 

So I'm not the only one! I literally went to buy it the second time and upon trying it again I was like "umm maybe another time" 

 

6 hours ago, Paddy said:

 

My choice of a perfume. Absolute star.

Girl I'm gagged at how similar our tastes are! This smells amazing to me, way better than the OG (the one with the black label). 

[Hephaestus]

2 hours ago, Cloröx said:

Is this the new one (flanker) or the OG? 

No the OG one has a black label and is an EdP iirc. This is the perfume version and I believe there's also an EdT (haven't tried that though).

[Paddy]

2 hours ago, Cloröx said:

Is this the new one (flanker) or the OG? 

Yes. I only have it the last few months but there's one with a black label, which is not as strong/good. 

[Paddy]

35 minutes ago, Hephaestus said:

Girl I'm gagged at how similar our tastes are! This smells amazing to me, way better than the OG (the one with the black label). 

It's amazing and I've never gotten more compliments than when wearing this! And lasts so long! 

[Cloröx]

Got myself a few decant/samples from some niche houses and here's my thought:

 

 

Commodity (Milk Expressive): Gourmand scent, like a burning marshmallow. The dry down is nice but the opening is quite sharp, cloying. Verdict: 6/10 

 

Juliette Has A Gun (Not a Perfume): A skin-scent type, creamy so expect a weak to moderate SPL and projection however the longevity beat my expectation (last 7-8 hours). Verdict 8/10 

 

Maison Margiela (When the Rain Stops): Quite a disappointment because I expect hint of petrichor (smell of rain) but this one more to soapy/laundry scent. In fact, this one almost 90% similar to ELDO "Exit the King". It's redundant to have both perfumes tho I would suggest that Exit the King is better in SPL and longevity. Verdict: 5/10 

 

Bon Parfumeur (103): This is one of the most beautiful white floral fragrance I've ever smell, it's so refreshing and calming at same time. Definitely gonna grab the full 100mL bottle. I'm not really into floral since it's too feminine but lord this one changes my preference and the best thing about this house is that you can layer it with other perfume lineups (the 100+ series is for floral) while the 600+ series will give hint of woodiness. Verdict 10/10 

[Mitsouko]

On 11/1/2024 at 5:36 AM, Cloröx said:

Anyone knows a coffee-based fragrance?

Dior Eau Noire. Aromatics and coffee. I'm not so into Dior but some of what they make is good, including this one.

[dealtwith]

Just got a decant of Xerjoff La Capitale. Wow almost a photorealistic strawberry syrup scent, kinda makes me want to go to Ihop in the best way.  Also performance is amazing as expected - 8/10

[AlanRickman1946]

On 11/13/2024 at 10:23 PM, Cloröx said:

Got myself a few decant/samples from some niche houses and here's my thought:

 

 

Commodity (Milk Expressive): Gourmand scent, like a burning marshmallow. The dry down is nice but the opening is quite sharp, cloying. Verdict: 6/10 

 

Juliette Has A Gun (Not a Perfume): A skin-scent type, creamy so expect a weak to moderate SPL and projection however the longevity beat my expectation (last 7-8 hours). Verdict 8/10 

 

Maison Margiela (When the Rain Stops): Quite a disappointment because I expect hint of petrichor (smell of rain) but this one more to soapy/laundry scent. In fact, this one almost 90% similar to ELDO "Exit the King". It's redundant to have both perfumes tho I would suggest that Exit the King is better in SPL and longevity. Verdict: 5/10 

 

Bon Parfumeur (103): This is one of the most beautiful white floral fragrance I've ever smell, it's so refreshing and calming at same time. Definitely gonna grab the full 100mL bottle. I'm not really into floral since it's too feminine but lord this one changes my preference and the best thing about this house is that you can layer it with other perfume lineups (the 100+ series is for floral) while the 600+ series will give hint of woodiness. Verdict 10/10 

If you want petrichor maybe Philosykos Eau de Parfum Diptyque

[AlanRickman1946]

On 11/1/2024 at 5:36 PM, Cloröx said:

Anyone knows a coffee-based fragrance? Heard that Bath & Body Works "Coffee & Whiskey" is good at hella cheap price but sadly it has been discontinued. Interested on Followed by Kerosene but many say it's an abomination, claiming it's the world's most potent fragrance and sometimes smells like curry instead coffee 

Britney spears private show *discontinued 

 

Britney spears my perogative 

[Cloröx]

On 11/15/2024 at 11:44 PM, AlanRickman1946 said:

If you want petrichor maybe Philosykos Eau de Parfum Diptyque

Look interesting, I'll check the decant first 

 

On 11/15/2024 at 11:46 PM, AlanRickman1946 said:

Britney spears private show *discontinued 

 

Britney spears my perogative 

Honestly I avoid any celebrity fragrances, most of them have very poor quality, mediocre blending 

[Cloröx]

On 11/15/2024 at 1:28 AM, Mitsouko said:

Dior Eau Noire. Aromatics and coffee. I'm not so into Dior but some of what they make is good, including this one.

I checked Fragrantica, some people said the coffee are not prominent, too herbal and not worth the price, I think I will check Akro "Awake"

[playboi]

On 11/13/2024 at 3:23 PM, Cloröx said:

Got myself a few decant/samples from some niche houses and here's my thought:

 

Maison Margiela (When the Rain Stops): Quite a disappointment because I expect hint of petrichor (smell of rain) but this one more to soapy/laundry scent. In fact, this one almost 90% similar to ELDO "Exit the King". It's redundant to have both perfumes tho I would suggest that Exit the King is better in SPL and longevity. Verdict: 5/10 

 

Demeter fragrance (or The library of fragrance if you're in Europe) have several realistic rain-themed perfumes

 

I bought Thunderstorm to try and I personally HATED IT but they seem to have quite a large stan base, they're also extremely cheap so blind buying isn't as dramatic

[mercurialworld]

tried so much **** today (and bought too many decants), here's a summary of some things that caught my attention:

 

borntostandout - be my cookie: floral chlorine (?) cookie

borntostandout - dirty heaven: white florals, saffron, ambery

borntostandout - drunk maple: maple syrup with rum and coffee notes

borntostandout - happy nuts: sweet and woody, sesame, rum, pistachios tobacco-y

borntostandout - nanatopia: spiced banana bread and rum

etat libre d'orange - frustration: rum, cumin, chestnut, vanilla, cinnamon. i need a full bottle badly

jorum studio - ASKR: ash, salt, sichuan pepper, driftwood, it's intriguing lol

jorum studio - carduus: a dark patchouli, aromatic honey. it's almost like dark chocolate, im obsessed

maison crivelli - oud stallion: dirty oud with some saffron and cardamom

zoologist - bee: vanilla beeswax with some ginger and orange, interesting if u like honey!

zoologist - civet: musky, resinous animalic with spices i looove it

zoologist - cow: milky and apple with grass and purple florals it's so pretty. very peaceful

zoologist - dodo (jackfruit edition): jackfruit, tumeric, lavender, tonka bean, sandalwood, fruity and intence but i love it

zoologist - rabbit: carrot cake with green leaves and almond biscuits scattered around

 

[Cloröx]

Tried the new launch Afnan 9PM Rebel and thanks god it's only a decant, the pineapple scent is overkill and people need to stop copying Creed Aventus DNA. I hate pineapple scent, it's just too mainstream, overrated