r/Perfumes

I’ve never bought an expensive full bottle of perfume before. The closest I have is a bath and body works spray from 2014 lol. I do get samples though, and I fell in love with Marc Jacob’s daisy love. I’ve been considering getting a full sized bottle for a few months and finally did today, I opened the box at home and immediately notice this chip in the gold flower center, right out of the box. I did not even touch it.

It’s not *huge* but it’s very noticeable so I’m thinking for a 80+ dollar perfume the bottle shouldn’t be damaged when I open it? But like I said I’ve never bought a full bottle before, so is this kind of small damage common? Or is it reasonable that I exchange it for one without the paint scuff? Thanks!!

I thought I'd do a short review of some of Dolly Parton's fragrances. I'm not good with describing notes but I'll do my best. From left to right:

Scent From Above EDT

Top: Crisp Pear, Mandarin, Blackcurrant, Fresh Peony Blossom

Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid

Base: Sandalwood, Fir, Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli

The opening was fruity but heavier on the berry. I was alarmed because there is no way that Dolly would have a perfume that smelled like my childhood berry-flavored vitamins. But that note (I assume the blackcurrant) faded in less than a couple of minutes and what was left was delicate sweet floral that made me feel like I was wearing a dress while drinking cold sweet tea outdoors on a summer afternoon. I kept on sniffing my wrist and smiling throughout the day. I could still smell it on my skin after six hours, which is great for an EDT.

Early Morning Breeze EDT

Top: Jasmine Sambac

Heart: Orange Flower

Base: Sandalwood

The perfume is like its name. Early Morning Breeze smells like you just had a refreshing shower and took a bracing walk to the park in spring before everyone else wakes up. It does not matter if you're eight years old or ninety--the scent suits everyone. It's hard to think of anyone who could be offended by this soapy clean scent. It's marketed for women but I think it leans unisex and there are no heavy notes.

Smoky Mountain EDT

Top: Tiger Orchid, Black Currant, Sparkling Mandarin

Heart: Warm Tonka, Jasmine Petals

Base: Cashmere Woods, Tonka Bean, Amber

This was love at first spray. The opening is a lively floral that settles into a delicious scent that is both warm and bright. The perfume is beautiful from the opening to the dry down. I expected to like it because I'm partial to cashmere scents but it's even better than I thought it would be. Smoky Mountain smells like it would be worn by a girl who has a lot of friends, is athletic and is really smart. But it's impossible to be jealous of her because she's genuinely nice to everyone.

Tennessee Sunset EDT

Top: Honeysuckle, Juicy Pear, Apple Blossoms

Heart: Vanilla Orchid, Wild Lilies, Coconut Milk

Base: Warm Musks, Caramelized Sandalwood, Liquid Amber

The photos online are strange--it either looks clear cool pink or like an almost opaque dark red in some. In person, the liquid is a clear plum. The opening is fruity before settling into a slight powdery floral. I'm not big into powdery perfumes so I was doubtful that I would like it, but the dry down is where it really shines. Tennessee Sunset is warm, sweet and comforting, like an embrace. The vanilla is more pronounced and it smells darker and more seductive. It makes me feel like I'm getting ready for a dinner and a movie date while listening to my favorite song.

Conclusion: My favorite is Scent From Above, followed closely by Smoky Mountain. Both smell so pretty in different ways and I'm obsessed. The only one I didn't buy was Dancing Fireflies. I like the line overall and any one of them would be a good buy since they're all wearable light scents that would suit many. I got my bottles from Mercari and Ebay and spent about $15 each.

Just trying to figure out what the consensus is on this bottle of L'Air du Temps perfume. Worth keeping or better for a collector? The box is velvet and stamped on the bottom. Any details you have would be great. Thanks!

I've known a friend for 1 year now, and she mentioned she LOVED the perfume I was wearing one day. Well, recently her bf told me he is planning on proposing in June! So I got her the travel size of that perfume (bc I don’t even own the big one, just have the travel one I keep in my purse), so as a gift after their engagement, I was going to give her the perfume, but now I’m looking at it and thinking, “Is a travel-size perfume silly?” I would likely pair the perfume with a bottle of rosé (she’s obsessed with rosé) and slippers or something. But now I’m wondering if I should return the travel size and buy her a full-size. I guess buying her the full-size never crossed my mind, since anytime she smelt it on me, it was from the travel size. But I also don’t know if a full-sized perfume is a little much

I have got to stop blind buying. This was recommended as a clean fragrance to wear everyday and it must be me because it smells like almost nothing and even that is gone in five minutes. For it to be called shock it is incredibly underwhelming.

After exploring the designer world for a while, I decided it was finally time to step into the niche game. For one of my first niche bottles, I wanted to go big and picked up Xerjoff Naxos.

Here are my thoughts after giving it a full wearing for a few days:

The Presentation

The packaging alone justifies the premium positioning. The heavy glass bottle, the intricate gold detailing, and the classic weighted Xerjoff cap make it feel like an absolute luxury experience before you even hit the atomizer.

The Scent Journey

• The Opening: The first spray is surprisingly airy and fresh. You get a beautiful, vibrant blast of bergamot and lemon mixed with a very smooth, calming lavender. It smells incredibly natural, with no harsh alcohol blast.

• The Mid: About 15 to 20 minutes in, the real magic happens. The sharp citrus fades back, and a rich, golden honey note comes forward, wrapped in cinnamon and a touch of jasmine. The honey is sweet, but it is perfectly balanced so it never feels cloying, sticky, or overly gourmand.

• The Dry Down: This is where the famous tobacco kicks in. It is a very clean, sweet tobacco leaf—not ashy, smoky, or dirty in any way. It blends seamlessly with creamy vanilla and tonka bean, staying cozy and ultra-luxurious for the rest of its life on the skin.

Performance

This is an absolute beast, but in a polite, sophisticated way.

• Longevity: I am easily getting 10 to 12 hours on skin. If it gets on your clothes, it will easily last until the next wash.

• Projection & Sillage: It pushes heavily off the skin for the first 2 to 3 hours, leaving a gorgeous scent trail in the air that will absolutely get you noticed.

Versatility

A lot of people in the community classify this strictly as a winter/fall fragrance. While it undeniably shines in cooler weather or AC environments, the fresh lavender and citrus opening makes it surprisingly versatile. I wouldn't wear it in the high summer heat outdoors, but for evening wear, dates, or climate-controlled offices, it works beautifully.

Final Verdict: 10/10

I completely understand the hype now. Naxos is an absolute masterpiece of blending. If you are a fan of sweet, honey-tobacco fragrances and want something that screams wealth and sophistication, this is a must-try. As one of my first niche fragrances, it has set the bar ridiculously high for whatever I decide to try next.

So recently I ordered this perfume from VS, and I just wanted to know it's fragrance. Ratings said soft but I don't really know how it actually smells like.. It's my first perfume tho..

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo With Love, Dossier Floral Marshmallow and Bath & Body Works Love Unleashed. It is a delightfully sweet slightly powdery combo.

Also, I want choo with love is so underrated! She is fabulous on her own and I will definitely be getting a full size!

Greetings!I got this deodorant from a set and it is not working as it should.It smells like the perfume but it doesn t do anything agaist sweat,my armpit is starting to smell after 1h.How the heck can i use this?Am i supposed to put it in top of my normal deodorant that i use?

Thanks

So it looks just like like this, the top is the exact shape, but was metallic silver, the bottle and liquid were both crystal clear (bottle for sure) from what I remember. I think the brand and fragrance name were in silver too, but the actual bottle for the fragrance I’m trying find I think tapered at the bottom a little instead of the slight flair of the bottle pictured. I went on a hunt thinking it might be Elizabeth Arden or Avon. It still could be but I became exhausted searching for 2 hours. 😂 HELP PLZ. Lol

I miraculously came across this fragrance after searching it for months, but couldn’t find it anywhere.

In the I applied it on my hoodie because I already had a fragrance on my wrist, but my stupid hoodie did not hold onto the fragrance and I just don’t can’t make up my mind on this.

But on the paper, it smells so good and I don’t know if I partially blind buy by it, if anyone can tell me what other fragrance it smells similar to, that would be great and also how long does it last for you?

It’s ideal for me if it last at least four hours.

Sinner by Kat Von D

I HAVE A PROPER BOTTLE NOW

I'm currently venturing in the world of perfume and looking for a signature fragrance that will make me smell "fresh" but with a touch of nature sweetness. I've gone window shopping for weeks smelling different popular perfumes (Chanel, Guess, Carolina Herrera) but I was uninterested in most of them and I live in a small city where there's no niche fragances, I don't want to risk blindly ordering something expensive online.

I was thinking of trying Cheirosa 76 since I'm used to tropical body mists but I found this one on sale and it caught my attention.

I would add my favorite scents are Can Can (also hard to find here) bath and body Waikiki and Victoria Secret Coconut milk rose. Occasionally I wear Euphoria CK bc it was a gift but it's so strong it gives me headaches.

Do you think I'll like it?? Or which other mainstream perfume would you recommend?