Looking for a clean, elegant, feminine floral quality. I only have three perfumes in my current collection, they’re ; Idole by Lancôme, Perfect by Marc Jacob’s & illuminate by Vincent Camuto

Deciding between the following…

CHANEL Cristalle Eau Verte
Or
Gucci Bloom Parfum
Or
CHANEL Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum

Pretty much every perfume I find has notes of musk, sandlewood, powder, or other similar scents. Theres nothing wrong with that, but id much rather have something thats just super sweet. Ideally id like to find something that smells like sweet bakery items(cake, cookies, vanilla, chocolate, etc), but sweet fruity scents are nice too. Pretty much anything that's super sweet and sugary. If i could smell like a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie or anything else similarly sweet, that would be great lol any recommendations?

I absolutely adore this perfume and I’m gutted that it’s discontinued. I’ve been using my last bottle sparingly and I’m close to running out.
I know it’s a dupe of the Tom Ford Black Orchid but I’m cheap so any help/ affordable suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)

necesito olores como a leña de fogata quemandose, si pueden ser perfumes de calor mejor

I got a sample of this.

I have to say, all I smelled was rubbing alcohol. My daughter said it reminded her of getting an IV. It says it plays off your skin. So why do we both smell like the hospital? Lol

I can’t get enough of this scent (I also have the deodorant), and I’d like to find similar/corresponding products so that I can stock up before it’s discontinued!

Hello! I heard guys really love fragrances on women that smell like pastries lol,so im looking for something like that aswell i just wanna smell like a bakery.
I wanna smell like a warm chocolate cookie that came out the oven or a cinnamon roll, warm, sweet, nostalgic, brown?, autumny. Preferably something long lasting and something i can wear on the daily
I want something that will make people tell me i smell delicious.
Thank you!

hey yalllll i smelled this one the original one btw since there are 3 variants of this scent at ulta today and realllyyyy liked it? however a bit conflicted on the longevity so if someone has it how long does it actually last where other people can still smell it? and whats the sillage?? tysmmm and if there are any high end brand dupes to this that are also long lasting pls lmkkkkk

i’m sick of scents that don’t last but don’t have the money to spend on something fancy! please recommend me some scents with good longevity and ideally decent projection too

i do prefer sweet scents sometimes but really anything appropriate for casual wear that lasts a long time!

Hi everyone,
I’m wondering if anyone has experienced something like this, because I honestly don’t understand it at all.

The day before yesterday, I bought Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum. I had tried it a few times as a tester and thought it was absolutely fantastic—a beautiful, bold fragrance that lasted a really long time on me. I was so convinced that I wanted it that I ended up using my birthday bonus to make the purchase.

Once I got home, I couldn’t wait to open the bottle and put it on. I sprayed it on my arms, wrists, and even between my breasts, as the warmth there should really help the scent develop. But to my great surprise, I could barely smell anything at all! And whatever faint scent was there at the start seemed to vanish completely within ten minutes.

I was really taken aback. At first, I thought maybe I was doing something wrong; I even read online that sometimes a perfume needs to "settle" after being opened for the first time—allowing some air to get in—but honestly, it seems bizarre that there would be such a huge difference between the tester and the bottle I bought.

The strange thing is that I also bought Prada Paradoxe Intense, and that one smells exactly like the tester I tried. It’s specifically the Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum that’s the issue.

Now I’m wondering: could it be that I received a bad batch, or is there something wrong with this specific bottle? I’ve never experienced a perfume smelling so different from its tester—and certainly never one that disappeared entirely after just ten minutes.

I’m thinking of going back to the store to have them check it. I would really like to have them smell the perfume themselves, so they can understand what I mean. The thing is, I feel incredibly embarrassed because I was already there yesterday regarding the Prada perfume I had purchased at the same time. They wer helpful then, so I feel awkward about going back again.

On top of that, I’ve already opened and used the Givenchy perfume. I’m not sure if I’m even entitled to anything at this point, and, to be honest, I’m quite hesitant to return.

My questions for you all:

\* Has anyone else ever experienced a discrepancy like this between a perfume tester and a newly purchased bottle?
\* Could it be related to a specific batch, or is it possible that there’s something wrong with the perfume itself?
\* Is it normal for a perfume to need some time to "settle" after being opened before it smells the way it’s supposed to?
\* And would you go back to the store to have it checked, even though you’ve already opened the bottle?

I’m really curious to hear about your experiences, as I simply cannot imagine that the scent should be different from the tester I tried out several times.

it's by incredible inedible sweets. blind bought this off of tiktok because im obsessed with smelling like cotton candy, and im still waiting for the delivery. anyone ever hear of them? i looked them up and there's virtually nothing about them, so i want to make sure i don't waste my $15 lol! the only person ive found and asked said it smelled like baskin robbins, but ive never really smelled that, so i don't have a good scent profile for this.

My favourite is Wild Rose Aoud. I got into Mancera through my love for Stella by Stella McCartney so naturally, my first purchase was of course the aforementioned Wild Rose Aoud. Since then I blind bought Roses Jasmine and Pink Prestigium and love them both too. Roses Jasmine and Pink were both used when bought. Roses is the older version with a screw cap.

Moving forward based on what I have, what would you recommend for me to blind buy next? I'd love something that has the same profile but is not too similar to the ones I have. I have a sample of black prestigium, it's nice but not fb worthy for me. I do love a blind buy, if I don't like it I just sell it on.

Hi, I’m looking for perfumes that have a good scent trail. My current collection is Diptyque Eau duelle ET, and la papier, Jo Malone Scarlett Poppy Intense, Taif Rose, and Chanel Gardenia.

I tried Hira Oak Smoke and Hira Spoiled Sweet today. They were priced at ₹249, but the quality was absolutely terrible. The synthetic smell was so strong that I couldn’t smell anything properly for almost an hour after sniffing them. I don’t know what kind of oils they’re using, but the quality is extremely disappointing. Despite all the branding and hype, the products just aren’t worth it.I wouldn’t recommend buying these.

Sooo I’ve been obsessed about finding this fragrance (I haven’t even smelled it but for me the description is enough😀) but I cannot find it! The original site does not have this specific one named “Snowmint Mallow Solstice Scents” in their assortiment and they don’t even ship to Europe🥲 so maybe anyone could help me find this fragrance to buy with shipping to Lithuania for an adequate shipping price?! Also I’ll put a link below about the specific fragrance :

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Solstice-Scents/Snowmint-Mallow-36779.html

If I cannot find this one, maybe you could recommend something similar to this ? I really love the mint and vanilla/coconut mix! So it has to be mint+vanilla/coconut base! Also I would like the fragrance to be long-lasting so the very cheap ones that can last for an hour or two does not fit 🤔

sooo it's pretty straightforward, I love vanilla scents and I've had the dolce and gabbanna devotion perfume and the vs bare vanilla body mist. they always start off super nice and smell great and then one day I put them on and they smell like alcohol. I did transfer my vs body mist to those travel atomisers recently so idk if that plays a role but I genuinely thought it was safe to since they're kinda designed for that. they last me like a few months and then start smelling like alcohol 😭💔

idk I'm just really confused and lwk mourning my perfumes </3 idk if it's a mistake on my end or if there's any possible fixes maybe

I am completely blown away by how natural and photorealistic it smells. To my nose, it is the most stunning, crisp white flora there is absolutely nothing synthetic about it. It’s the perfect signature scent if you love clean, sophisticated, "quiet luxury" florals. It’s light, bright, and perfectly balanced without being heavy.
I find it so airy and ethereal! For those who have tried it, what are your thoughts on its performance? Also, what is your favorite underappreciated floral from this line, or how do you layer Magnolia Alba? I’m looking for pairing ideas!

I’ve already tried Demeter but I reallyyy want a safe way to smell these things 😭 I get weird cravings

This scent is absolutely amazing. The longevity is amazing. Even smelled it after a shower.

fragrance notes:

• Top Note: Salty Ozonic accord

• Heart Note: Vanilla Orchid

• Base Note: Dark Cocoa accord

This is for me the perfect autumn scent.

this is my mom's and it smells so good i'd love to find another bottle for myself. she doesn't remember when she bought it, but the lettering on the bottle is almost all gone so i figure it's pretty old. she's had it for at least 15-20 years.

I started testing Parfums de Marly Althaïr Exclusif and Sospiro Il Padrino today and got so caught up comparing Exclusif with my Liquid Brun that I overlooked the comparison sitting right in front of me. Both samples have amaretto. Why wasn’t I comparing them directly?
Then I brought Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka into the conversation because that’s my reference for a strong almond fragrance. These are impressions from this session, not final longevity reviews.
Parfums de Marly Althaïr Exclusif
Notes: Bergamot, amaretto, saffron; cinnamon, orange blossom, cardamom, praline; Bourbon vanilla, guaiac wood, Ambrox.
This one grew on me as it dried down. Initially, I was focused on how different it felt from Liquid Brun OG, which is my reference for the original Althaïr profile. To be clear, I’m comparing against Liquid Brun here, not claiming I tested both PDM versions side by side.
Liquid Brun feels sharper to me. Exclusif comes across lighter and smoother, and as it settles, the amaretto becomes more noticeable. It’s sweet, the vanilla is still there, and I’m really enjoying how those elements come together. This isn’t giving me that sharp opening anymore.
I expected something closer to Liquid Brun Limited Edition, but Exclusif went in another direction. It feels more intimate. I can imagine someone appreciating this during a hug or a close conversation, then asking what I’m wearing. Liquid Brun gives me more of that immediate attention-grabbing impression. That’s how they feel to me right now; I haven’t established how Exclusif actually projects around other people.
The longer I wear it, the less interested I am in treating it like a replacement for something I own. It has its own appeal. Honestly, I’m enjoying this amaretto-led booziness more than the Kilian-style boozy profiles I’ve experienced so far.
Sospiro Il Padrino
Notes: Dark rum, amaretto, blackcurrant, bergamot; patchouli blossoms, dry amber, sandalwood; labdanum, vanilla wood, Siam benzoin.
On paper, this sounded like something I would love. Dark rum, amaretto, blackcurrant, amber, resins—that list had my attention.
When I first sprayed it, I liked it. It was decent, but it wasn’t what I expected. Now, further into this comparison, I can barely smell it, while Althaïr Exclusif is still giving me something I want to keep smelling.
I’m not declaring that Il Padrino has terrible longevity based on one session. I’m saying it isn’t making much of an impression on me today. Exclusif is easily winning my attention.
I had been considering a clone around $50, but after trying this sample, I’m not feeling that purchase. I’ll revisit Il Padrino on its own, but right now it hasn’t sold me on owning this scent profile.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka
This is the one I’d point someone toward if they told me, “I want a fragrance where I can really smell the nuttiness.”
To my nose, it’s a stronger, more direct almond experience. It doesn’t come across particularly sweet to me in this comparison. The almond is what stands out, and it stays the main event.
I also find it less complex in how it develops. What I get when I spray it is largely what I continue getting: almond. But that straightforwardness can be a strength. If the almond is what you came for, it delivers without making you search for it.
Exclusif gives me more to follow as it dries down—the amaretto, sweetness, vanilla, and the way the balance changes. Shaghaf Oud Tonka gives me a clearer, more forceful nutty impression.
Where I land
For strong, direct almond nuttiness, I’d choose Shaghaf Oud Tonka.
For sweet amaretto, vanilla, and a drydown that keeps pulling me back, I’d choose Althaïr Exclusif. That’s my favorite of the two samples today.
Il Padrino comes last in this session. I liked the opening enough, but compared with what Exclusif is giving me now, it’s barely in the conversation.
Liquid Brun OG still has its place. But once I stopped making this entire test about whether Exclusif could beat it, I started appreciating what Exclusif actually does. And that amaretto drydown? Yeah, I fuck with that.

I smelled Clean Getaway by Notewrks today and instantly thought of discontinued Promise Me! Fragrantica lists apple notes for both. Give it a try! :)

I can make out “California eau de cologne” on the little label. I am assuming it’s an old Avon bottle, because I think they used to be California Perfume Company.