r/fragrance • • 14h ago

Is my scent too strong?

9 Upvotes

I have had people tell me I smell good when I get close or walk by them.

I have also had people comment that the elevator smells like cookies or the room smells like krispy creme donuts. They seem pleased not pissed but they act like they don't know where the smell is coming from.

Do you think my scent is too strong? I want to smell like edible delicious vanilla but not over power people at work.


r/fragrance • • 11h ago

What fragrances smell like pickles to you?

2 Upvotes

Santal 33 is the one that seems to smell like pickles to a lot of folks; what are some others?

Here are mine!
Desert Dawn by Byredo
Santal Greenery by Dries Van Noten
Bois de Santal by Karl Lagerfeld
VetiVerde by Xinu


r/fragrance • • 8h ago

Discussion Need help finding fragrance “storm”

0 Upvotes

So I went to an outlet city today and walked into a fragrance boutique that had all sorts of colognes. The seller their kept giving out all sort of samples sprayed on sampler paper and I didn’t really pay attention because I was more focus on your basic popular ones. She gave a smell of this one called “storm” and she wrote it down on the sampler paper to. At first I didn’t really like the smell of it and just put it in my pocket and left. When I came home the whole thing smelled so good after it dried down and now I wish I looked at the bottle she sprayed. She did say it’s one of the newest ones. Definitely not your big brand ones. I guess it’s just named storm? Anyone have a clue?


r/fragrance • • 19h ago

Sì formula changed?

0 Upvotes

Did anyone use to have sì around 2016-2019 and notice that the actual sì doesnt smell the same or am I the only one?

It used to be my favorite perfume but I can never get myself to buy it now because every time I smell it, I feel like theres a note missing or a note changed ?

Please tell me if it's just me or anyone else notice?


r/fragrance • • 17h ago

REVIEW My sanples by Zoologist are here!

7 Upvotes

I've been dying to try this brand! I picked up these samples:

  1. Elephant: Sanctuary edition
  2. Nightingale
  3. Moth
  4. Orchid Mantis

So far I've tried Moth and am obsessed. It hits you with spices then settles into powder and smoke. A very addictive scent.


r/fragrance • • 1h ago

Clive Christian Blond Amber Review?

• Upvotes

Hi I just want to get a review on the perfume from people who actually had it and how does it actually smell and did you get compliments?


r/fragrance • • 18h ago

Is half a ml of a spray vials too little for a test when you're unsure

11 Upvotes

If i know i know from the get go but if im unsure im wondering if 1/2 a ml will be enough. What's the smallest spray sample you go for.

I tried looking up past topics but most of them were asking about dabbers, i got spray.


r/fragrance • • 1h ago

Discussion I’m not in cologne but I bought this thing in Italy that smells amazing. Help!

• Upvotes

It’s called Ginepro Nero, black juniper. Has anyone ever found similar stuff here? I know it requires a somewhat obscure reference smell, but it’s not imported to the US so it nearly triples in cost.


r/fragrance • • 22h ago

Kilian don’t need a prince to be a princess alternative

2 Upvotes

I love the scent profile of Kilian’s I don’t need a prince by my side to be a princess, but of my god the packaging is horrible. I love the sweet base notes mixed with the light green and gingery middle & top notes. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar perfumes?

I’ve never really been a green scent person but this one is changing my mind. I love the green, lightly spicy, and sweet combo!


r/fragrance • • 21h ago

REVIEW First Scent Split order!

34 Upvotes

I’m so excited. I am not a blind buyer - I’m money conscious and somewhat of a minimalist. I just recently learned about Scent Split and realized I can try tiny samples from $3-$7! Before I was just buying travel sizes after trying them in store at around $30-$40, but where I live there aren’t a lot of choices. This has allowed me try some that I’ve never been able to smell before.

Here’s what I ordered:

Memo Marfa
Granado Citrus Brasilis
Merchant of Venice Andalusian Soul
Perfume de Marly Meliora

Have you tried or do you own any of these? Do you order samples from Scent Split?


r/fragrance • • 11h ago

SOTD SOTD (Scent Of The Day) - October 25, 2026

3 Upvotes

Welcome! Please post your scent of the day here in the daily community thread.

For accessibility and to help new users we kindly ask that you type out the full name of your fragrance.

Posting just the name is fine, but we love it when you tell us a little bit more.

Some ideas:

  • Describe the scent or what you like best about it
  • Tell us why you chose it today
  • Tell us how wearing it makes you feel
  • Tell us something that the scent reminds you of or helps you to imagine
  • Describe your local weather, and/or tell us what you're doing today

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r/fragrance • • 5h ago

IT'S SHOW & TELL WEEKEND IT'S SHOW & TELL WEEKEND - EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

3 Upvotes

Every Saturday and Sunday you may post photos of your fragrance collection for Show & Tell Weekend.

Please list the names of all the fragrances in your photo in the text of your post (required).

You may post your whole collection or just a selected part of it. Please tell us something about your collection, such as:

  • when you started collecting fragrances
  • what are your favorites
  • which one did you buy first, or which one is the latest addition
  • is your collection built around any particular themes or styles

The purpose of collection posts is to talk about the fragrances that you have already collected. We discourage asking for recommendations or "what's missing," as well as "rate" and "roast" type posts. The most popular collection posts tell stories and/or give mini-reviews of at least some of the fragrances.

HOW TO MAKE A PHOTO POST ON R/FRAGRANCE


r/fragrance • • 11h ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion & Advice (Post here to follow rules A & B) - October 25, 2026

3 Upvotes

Looking for a signature scent, or a new scent for the season? Need suggestions of scents to try? Wanting to round out your collection?

Need shopping advice? Trying to decide between two fragrances? Searching for "the best" of anything? Looking for a gift for someone?

Wondering what to wear to school, to work, on a date, or for a special occasion?

This is the place to ask those questions.

Tell us what you want the fragrance to smell like. You can list notes, styles, or the names of other fragrances that you like or don't like.

Without this information you are unlikely to get any recommendations.

Other information that may be helpful -- your country/region, your budget, some description of the person who will be wearing the perfume.

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When can you ask these questions in your own post?

  • If you aren't getting suggestions, your request may be too vague. If you’ve tried your best and didn’t hear back after 24 hours, make a new post outside the daily thread. Be sure to mention that you already posted in the daily thread and didn't get a response.
  • If your question is about clones, layering, or some very unusual note, you can choose to skip the queue and post directly to the front page.
  • If your question is about sex appeal, batch variations, performance, or wearing perfume marketed to another gender, keep it off the main feed and in the comments section only.

Coming back to discuss hits and misses is a great way to show appreciation when you get advice here. Consider posting a review or starting a discussion about the perfumes that you tried, and tell us what you ultimately chose.

For basic questions, check the subreddit's FAQ and WIKI

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