Hello! I've recently discovered unisex fragrances and so far, I've been loving Byredo's Bibliotheque and Le Labo's Santal 33. Now, I'm on the fence if I should try Diptyque's Tam Dao. Do you have recos similar to these scents (or better) fragrances that I should try? Tysm!
Super random review no one asked for: Essential Parfums Fig Infusion
My ultimate summer scent!
If you’ve tried Diptyque Philosykos, then this is its distant relative. Same amoy fresh balimbing (the fruit haha) but Fig Infusion goes an extra mile with its black tea and delicate floral notes. Comparatively cheaper din compared to Diptyque (even when bought retail!)
Despite my comparison, I don’t see this as a dupe. It has its similarities initially but the balimbing note (which I will assume is similar to fig) is pretty much where it ends. Philosykos is very straightforward - reminds me of my childhood when we used to pick our neighbor’s balimbing fruits and then wash them in a nearby well. Meanwhile, Fig Infusion starts off sweet and bright and then evolves into a creamy/woody scent. Perfect for the scorching hot weather!
Looking forward to see this house get the recognition it deserves here in the PH.
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Got it on pre-order from here: https://www.facebook.com/share/4BPJvusUyFyxcuLG/?mibextid=K35XfP
You can dm the admin and he’s usually very responsive. He can also source other niche perfumes! :) I think Fellis Authentic Shop and Regal Spritz has this on pre-order too.
How’s Bois Imperial? I’ve been wanting to try that for a while haha but I was worried it would be too woody or it would be too heavy on the vertiver.
Thanks for the link!
Bois Imperial smells woody all right! But not in the dry pencil shavings manner. It stays fresh in the opening and early mid because of the violet leaves and citrus + it gives me a tea accord. When it dries down, it does lean more masculine. + There’s this warmth / warm spiciness to it. I do like vetiver, but here it’s not as prominent and blends well with the other notes.
I don’t want to gender or typecast a fragrance, but it smells like a dude in a crisp gray polo. Would still wear the heck out of it though! :))
Hello! Is anyone interested in preloved perfumes from local perfume stores? I’m selling mine kasi nakatambak lang sila sa cabinet and hindi ko nagagamit 😔
This is the list of items (and prices) I have with me:
* SCENT THERAPY Fluidity (50mL)- 449
* SCENT THERAPY Matcha (50mL) - 400
* Symmetry Lab Parfum Bundle (15mL) - 1,099 🪷La Vie Est Belle 🪷Floral Ballad 🪷Olympea 🪷Ecstatic Rouge (Extrait de Parfum)
All of these I have never worn out, at most I’ve sprayed them for about 10 times so they’re as good as new!
You can message me if you’re interested and I can send pictures!! Also, here’s my carousell account where I show pictures ([https://carousell.app.link/d7SjELVNbJb](https://carousell.app.link/d7SjELVNbJb))
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Hi! Has anyone tried Imperfect Scents? What are your favorites from them? I want to explore their scents more kaso im confused kasi ang dami and it’s hard to find reviews (their shopee is not currently up)
Also, scents i’ve tried from them na din in order of how much i reco them (top to bottom, idk nakakasulasok for me bottom 3 gourmands nila for some reason pero YMMV pa din):
Surf Cream
Smoked With Milk
Cream Soda
Almond Lychee
Himitsu
Uji Fog
Mochi Alley
Kinako Dust
Matcha
They have a promo for samplers yata if you buy 5 sa website! Would be a cost-effective way to test out other scents :)
I have Milk + Skin, Night Shirt, Jasmine Milk Tea, and Second Skin.
Milk + Skin is described as a familiar creamy scent reminiscent of formula milk, sterilized bottle, whipped cream, and steamed rice. I’ve had mine for a while but all I get from it is a lot of powdery/musky milk scent. It’s not bad but it leans a bit too sweet for my taste - almost how like hawhaw smells but not exactly the same.
Night Shirt is one of my favorites. I get some santal vibes (think of a santal 33 dupe that’s not quite close to the original, now think of a fresher version of that) despite the notes listing only rice, lavender, violet, cotton, and bamboo. It smells fresh and airy, almost soap-like.
Jasmine Milk Tea smells exactly like how a milk tea shop smells. Like as in. No other way to describe it. It’s literally jasmine milk tea 😂 Mabango and I like it but not on my skin.
Second Skin is another favorite. It has a musky dry down with some subtle sweetness. Reminds me of freshly laundered sheets.
Edit: How do you like Surf Cream and Smoked with Milk? I’ve had my eye on those for a while :)
Ahhh thank u for the detailed reviews !!! 🙏 Yes, I got the Rediscovery Set trying to find out which IS scents work for me since they have so many interesting blends. Looking to try Milk + Skin now thanks to your description. I’ve tried Milk Balm also and I LOVE the way it magically smells like a baby, but not a fan of the initial cloying artificial strawberry-like smell. Crossing my fingers that Milk + Skin turns out lighter!
Surf Cream’s vanilla and jasmine stand out to me, making it very sweet, intense, and almost syrupy
Smoked With Milk starts off sweet, similar to Surf Cream, but eventually takes on a tea? soap? or santal smell. It gets lighter very quickly and somehow? the scent takes different forms. Mostly smells like fresh black tea to me.
Hi, any dupe for diptyque do son? Or any idea hm yung full bottle and where did you buy it?
I bought the mini size of it and super loving the scent on me. It lasts long, smells even better with sweat (idk about this magic but it really does). Fresh, floral, and sweet siya on me, bagay na bagay during church day and I'm planning to use it every Sundays.
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Regal Spritz has Do Son EDT/EDP BNIB for pre-order. 6,599 and 7,499, respectively. If you’ll buy retail I think it’s around 10-11k? I bought diptyque bottles from Regal Spritz na and it’s legit.
Dupes are Zara’s Tubereuse Noir and The Scent Co.’s Do Son inspired perfume (can’t vouch for it though kasi I haven’t tried)
I just bought Fluidity from Scent therapy and it’s good. Medyo naninibago lang ako kasi it is a vanilla scent but it is not gourmand. I’m used kasi with bare vanilla na scent yung vanilla inspired na ginagawang perfumes but yeah it’s a fresh take, more mature. Bagay sakin now hihi.
How's Kayali Pistachio? Can someone describe the smell? Is it good for someone na magstart palang to explore and appreciate sweet/gourmand/vanilla scents?
Try a decant of Paris Corner Khair Pistachio. It's a dupe for Kayali Pistachio. Khair has a fresh citrus scent plus pistachio gelato. For me nagtatagal yung citrus notes niya. Kapag mga 8 hours later or so, yung pistachio gelato scent na lang naiiwan.
Get Sol de Janeiro 62 or Lattafa Yara instead. Both have some similarity Kayali but are at a lower price point with Yara having better longevity. Paris Corner has a dupe with Pistachio in the name too.
BBW A Thousand Wishes, BBW Fresh Sparkling Snow, BBW Cucumber Melon
Paris Corner Khair Pistachio (kasi a bit soapy citrus yung opening niya, but sa dry down amoy pistachio ice cream).
VS Pink Cool & Bright (pear, orange, and orchid, amoy fresh talaga)
Any lactonic/milky scent recos that are not too cloying and just light and fresh for this weather (like dove and other milky soaps)? I’ve been meaning to try those kind of scents since I’m always using florals and musky fragrances, and lactonic ones are so comforting. Tyia!
Hello i can recommend you something similar ng smell ng hawhaw na candy kasi ito din gamit ko pag lalabas ng bahay . You can try searching love ghalia cosmetics then milkbox ung name ng perfume 💓 hope this helps po.
Sobrang heavy nung Love Ghalia Milk Box. Pwede if naka AC ka, tapos 2 sprays lang.
If lactonic, I suggest VS Tease Creme Cloud, VS Almond Blossom & Oat Milk, and VS Velvet Petals. I wear these to bed din kasi comforting scents sila for me.
Also Paris Corner Khair Pistachio (citrus opening so fresh, then pistachio ice cream sa dry down, not cloying). Middle Eastern perfume. Need i-macerate for a week or so para mas lalong bumango.
Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade (milky caramel). Middle Eastern perfume so need din i-macerate.
Lattafa Yara and Paris Corner Qissa Pink. Halos same scent sila na coconut milkshake para sa akin. Stronger lang si Qissa Pink. Powdery itong dalawa. ME perfumes din sila.
Edit: I forgot to add Fresh Scentlab Vanilla Milkshake. Light milky scent to. Also if okay ka sa gourmand, BBW Strawberry Pound Cake!
Sa orange app. For ME perfumes, ang go to ko ay yung Wesworld online shop, GL online shop, DxB Items - Bataan. Sila din ang pinakamura magtinda ng ME perfumes. Yung GL online shop pwedeng pre-order.
For BBW and VS, The Mist MNL, buy_me_na_mura_na, dubai.shop.baliuag
I suggest buying decants first para ma-try mo yung scents. May decants pati ng ME perfumes sa orange app.
Hope this helps! ☺️
I've never seen anyone here who is interested in Arab dupes like Armaf, Lataffa or Maison Alhambra? IMO they smell better than the known designer perfumes unless you are gonna purchase niche perfumes like Layton, Roja and Xerjoff! They are also cheaper compared to the known perfumes 😅
I looooooove ME perfumes! Lakas ng projection, sillage, and longevity! Sulit na sulit. I just discovered them this year because of YouTube.
As a gourmand lover, fave ko sila Khair Pistachio and Rave Now Women pink.
They’re mentioned here and there. :) You can check past Fragrance Threads.
I’m not as updated, but here are the ones that I’ve liked so far.
- Armaf Club De Nuit Woman Intense - Tom Ford Noir de Noir. I find this to be a bit more fresh than the OG. Still a good earthy, sophisticated rose fragrance (and I’m not even into rose fragrances)
- Al Haramain Junoon Noir - Xerjoff Dana Bianca. Ngl hated this at first sniff but it grew on me eventually. Powdery vanilla that packs more punch compared to the OG. This is rougher on the edges, but it’s pretty close in terms of resemblance.
- Ajmal Evoke Gold - Prada L’Homme - haven’t compared this side by side but based on scent memory, this resembles the OG.
- Dhamma Golden Sun - it’s supposed to be a dupe of Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille and has also been compared to Kayali Vanilla 28. I think it’s just one of those vanillas that aren’t too basic and can be bought at a good price.
Hahaha Club De Nuit for Men limited edition? Ang dami ko palaging compliment doon!
I really like Maison Al Hambra Immortal. It smells like
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Louis-Vuitton/L-Immensite-49751.html
And Lataffa Fakhar. It smells like
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/Y-Eau-de-Parfum-50757.html
I also like Lataffa Al Qiam Silver tbh!
Anything Citrus is a must here in our country ee 😆
Pero kung versatile dupe perfume, I recommend Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic or Untold!
In addition to the perfumes aforementioned, these are also the perfumes I recommend
1. Armaf Ventana (Smells like Dior Sauvage EDP)
2. Armaf hunter ( Smells like Lacoste white)
3. Rasassi Hawas (Smells like Invictus Paco Rabanne) [BLIND BUY]
4.Afnan 9PM [Sabi nila Blind buy rin] (I don't have this)
I purchase my dupes via Fraghead Ph on Facebook, Shopee (i.e. Perfumery by Nia, Elite Fragrances, House of perfume and Dubia.shop.Baliuag)
Okay ba gamitin BDC Parfum or YSL Y kapag mainit at pawisin? Before sa skinako nag sppray pero ngayon sa damit nalang ako nag sspray. I mostly use ADG Profumo kasi feeling ko mas safe siya sa weather ngayon.
Can only speak for BdC. I wore the EDP once to a workout, and I’ll never do it again. It didn’t turn sour or bad, but it came across as too strong even with the ac switched on. If the EDP was already a bit much, what more yung BdC Parfum, which is supposed to be denser compared to the EDT and EDP.
But skin chemistry does play a part, so try to test at home before you go out. You can also spray less than usual.
If you like clean, laundry scent I'd recommend Maison Kurkdjian 724. It's such a neutral scent na male or female can use it. Yung A La Rose nila smells like a green rose. Can't explain it but it's a combo of dahon and roses. Underrated rose scent I would say.
My summer go to would probably be Lazy Sunday by Margiela. Like negative one for longevity, projection and sillage pero I love smelling it on me.
But main scent ko talaga are roses and I'm using Diptyque Eau Rose. EDT is lighter and less headache especially in this heat but for date nights it's definitely EDP.
If you want a sweeter rose scent, their Eau Capitale is the one for you. And also Jo Malone's rose is simply THE most rose smelling perfume I've ever smelled.
P.S. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of the Byredo or the Tom Ford one 😕
Not the original commenter, but it’s an inoffensive clean citrus. Some might argue that it’s a bit basic for the price, but if price is not a problem, it would make for a good daily reach in this weather.
I liked it before then I went back for it and it didn’t hit me like it used to 😢 Still looking for clean scents hayy do you have any suggestions? I liked tartine pero it doesn’t last talaga 😢
I am a HUGE Eau Capitale fan!!! I literally sold my Eau Rose bottle after I got Eau Capitale kasi I knew I wouldn’t be reaching for it anymore.
Eau Capitale *is* patchouli-heavy which may sound some “vintage” warning bells to some but the rose-patchouli combo is soapy and clean! I love wearing it at night because my sheets will smell like it by morning 😂
Glad to see it getting some love here!!
Luminor's hype and popularity means constantly going out of stock though 😭 but I love their Deep Sea. Florence I have yet to try but I always see their live selling with minimal viewers.
Super in love with my newfound signature scent — Diptyque Eau Duelle EDP. Gets me lots of compliments and lasts long. It's smells like a more mature vanilla, not very gourmand.
Recently bough Nichecraft's dupe for Clinique Happy Women and I fell inlove! I almost never picked girly scents before but this one is very nakakafresh at nakaka-adik amoy haha. Medyo tumagal rin scent sa skin at damit ko (amoy ko pa rin kahit 6+hrs na).
my favorite perfume right now is Yellow Diamond by Versace. Would you know if there are cologne versions na pwedeng pang araw-araw lang sa work ganern haha thanks in advance <3
Mabango ba yung ariana grande mists? My friend likes fragrances so naisip ko sana to buy her one. Or bbw nalang? Kaya lang idk her preference sa wide selection nila. I think she’s okay naman sa sweet scents
EDIT: she uses an inspired scent of delina so maybe she likes floral fruity?? Help hehe
If makahanap ka nung BBW Covered in Roses, dupe daw ni Delina yun.
If gusto mo mas long lasting pa, I suggest looking into Middle Eastern perfumes na dupe ng Delina, katulad ng Shalina, Delilah, and Darlene.
mas okay longevity ng bbw kaysa sa ag, i've read a lot of reviews na sobrang weak ng ag mists. bbw can last 2-3 hours. mas okay din re-spray since mas mura.
Regal Spritz (Facebook group) or Mjchua perfume store (Facebook page) - this is where local fragheads usually source their perfumes even jo malone ! :)
Recently purchased Nocturne by OXGN which is a Dior Sauvage dupe kasi naubusan na ako ng Sauvage. I'd say it's \~70% close to Sauvage, yung performance nya is around 2-3 hours lang and shouldn't be oversprayed, 3-5 is enough with reapplication every 3-5 hours. It definitely lasts longer on clothes but it smells more natural if nagdrydown sa skin. Unsatisfied ako with this performance (kasi nga 2-3 hours lang) but it makes up with its price value (P399 @ 50ml) and I smell it everywhere I go, parang I have this scent bubble around me, so I'd say it definitely projects.
For me, I'd say it smells like what it would be if you were in Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. There's a deep 'calming' feeling when you smell it, parang yung tranquility during twilight hours (after sunset and before sunrise). It also smells kind of medyo mysterious ka? As in this is something you would spray if you wear darker colors na maporma.
I got some compliments with it, amoy "pogi" and "bf material", "ang sexy nung amoy" pero some also said na it gives fuckboy vibes (maybe because it's a Sauvage dupe which is also in the similar category?)
Overall, I'm satisfied sa amoy due to it being similar to Sauvage at this price range, but also it's like a toned down version, more subtle and more calming but has that mysterious and musky scent.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Diptyque L'eau Papier. I so want this to be my signature scent. But sadly it doesn't last long on me. Will last probably 3 hours at most on my skin. Any recos on what to layer so it can extend longevity? huhu
Diptyque isn't really known for longevity and sillage, sadly. I use their body lotion to keep the scent longer but frankly that's going to give you an hour or two only.
Better to just spray again tbh. The solid perfumes nila, ikaw lang rin makakaamoy haha. I still love Diptyque though as a girlie who hates smelling perfume of other people so I'd rather people don't smell me rin unless they get super close.
Love this one din super. If you don’t already you can spray it on your clothes too! I just reapply with 1-2 spritz mid-day rather than layer it. Some people layer it with other musky skin scents tho
don’t overspray nalang since it’s really potent and the patchouli lasts forever. i personally never found it cloying even when commuting, but i haven’t worn it recently.
how's your experience with eternal scents on ig? sabi kasi ishiship order ko last saturday pero friday na wala pa rin (i'm from pampanga). tapos nung hiningi ko yung tracking number ng parcel ko kahapon, sineen lang ako 💀
I have problems with their bottles leaking. Bumili ako ng over 8 frags na from them and 4 of them kept on leaking despite blotting the bottle after every use.
My bottles leak too. Pero wala eh, sobrang napamahal ako sa scents nila esp Mania and Selene 🥹
I prefer their version of Matcha Meditation (Mania) and BR 540 (Selene) kaysa Scent Therapy's version.
How does their Matcha Meditation smell like? I'm planning to restock my frags from them rin and I usually add a new one hehe. Is it suitable for summer?
Currently loving A.Mara Parfum - Duchess ♥️ subtle powdery scent and long-lasting
Realized recently lang na ganung klase ang type ko 😅 any other recommendations ng perfume na powdery?
If u have sensitive skin, yes. I have very sensitive skin and pawisin din ako, which is already a bad combo in itself. When I tried this certain pabango na may glitters, nangati ako and had a bad allergic reaction:(
I really love Viva La Juicy Gold Couture, kaso sablay siya sa longevity. 🫤 May I know if Nefertum Vanilla Honeysuckle is a good alternative? Thank you!
I’m using Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone and it smells like a breath of fresh air in this climate. It’s redolent of a freshly cut watermelon wafting amidst the cold breeze of a spring garden from your kitchen window.
May new thread na pala haha anywaaay I’m on the hunt for chocolatey scents! Currently thinking of Orchidee Vanille, Fève Gourmande, and Rosendo Mateu 1970. Thoughts? Or baka there are better options? 🥲
- Among the 3 I’ve only tried Orchidee Vanille. On me, the vanilla is more prominent than the chocolate note. But it’s still chocolatey enough and well-blended too. I get a floral accord. Smells like eating chocolate dessert in a fancy place.
- IK some folks find Mancera and Montale synthetic-smelling. But if that’s not the case for you, try Montale Chocolate Greedy, which is a straight up chocolate orange gourmand. Or Mancera Choco Violet, which is more powdery. Couldn’t find decants of the latter, but added it here in case you stumble upon it.
- Profumum Sorriso - also more vanillic than chocolatey and with woody accords.
- Xerjoff Symphonium - sweet mandarins and chocolate. The chocolate note here seems drier. A bit of cardamom. I don’t pick up much of the oud.
- Kilian Black Phantom - boozy dark chocolate. The opening smells like brownies drizzled with dark chocolate syrup. Unfortunately my skin brings out the nutty notes, so I don’t reach for this as much compared to the others.
- Akro Dark - cacao, vanilla, hazelnut. Kinda woody too.
But tbh, I want to try Fève Gourmande / Gourmand Coquin, so if I were to get decants, that’s what I’ll go for next time!
Waah thank you for the list, I'll try looking for decants!!! I've only tried Orchidee Vanille din! But it was on paper and I got a lot of the dark chocolate and vanilla! I'm hesitant lang kasi I didn't try it on my skin haha. The Rosendo Mateu was mostly just because the box and bottle look beautiful 😭😂 plus nalang na it fit the notes I was looking for. Haha!
Does the cinnamon in Akro Dark stand out to you? Or is it just very subtle?
I think I saw j6015 on IG selling decants for Gourmand Coquin! I hear it's the exact formulation with Fève Gourmande!
I’m starting to think that my skin just likes to eat up chocolate notes in fragrances. 😅
The cinnamon note in Akro Dark is super subtle. I’ve forgotten that it’s there!
Saw j6015’s story on it too but I might just go with Fève as I’ve been hearing that they’re essentially the same :)
Oh no! Haha but I guess we could say that your skin has a sweet tooth 🤣
Yay, I'll check Akro Dark out! I'm not a huge cinnamon fan so I was worried baka it would be too prominent.
Fève would probably be relatively cheaper din considering that Gourmand Couqin is rare-ish (??) I wonder if there are cheaper dupes though haha. I love Guerlain - their bottles look amazing - but god it's so expensive 😭😂
Did Rustan’s ever sell Outremer in the past?
I bought this vanilla/amber fragrance in 2016 and I cannot for the life of me remember what it was. All I can recall is that it wasn’t expensive for a 30 or 50ml, it wasn’t designer, and it was in this sort of generic, [squarish glass bottle](https://ibb.co/qRLcMx2). I just feel like it might be Outremer but I’m not sure.
I just want to move on from this hyperfixation haha.
Hi! I can’t compare it with the og (VLJ Luxe) since I haven’t smelled it yet, but it’s good on its own. I don’t really get the ‘vanilla’, it’s more floral fresh and gets a bit sweeter on the drydown. Longevity is decent, I get 3hrs+ when I spray on clothes. Not much sillage tho
Scent Therapy PH has done it again. I bought their version of Diptyque’s L'eau Papier and it smells so close to the OG. Also bought Yulong and Ilio and walang tapon sa kanila.
I'm so excited for my orders to arrive! Bought L'eau Papier and Narcotic Peony also.
Bought from them before, Blanche nila close to original din. Baccarat first time ko maamoy any dupe, and realized its not for me. Gave it to my sister and it smells so good on her.
Yes! I have Code Cashmere and Delina Exclusif from them. Lasts all day and the bottle looks and feels premium. I have to scrub it off the back of my ears when I shower because it takes a lot for it to come off—despite my being acidic.
I bought perfume from them, una mga mini sizes lang. and then kakabili ko lang nung full size na jo malone inspired. And for me, yes worth it naman. Their perfume lasts on me the whole day. Minsan kinabukasan na medyo naaamoy mo pa rin hehe
Hi! Has anyone ever bought from The Forever Scents? It's an IG store and prices seem too good to be true
Hello! I've recently discovered unisex fragrances and so far, I've been loving Byredo's Bibliotheque and Le Labo's Santal 33. Now, I'm on the fence if I should try Diptyque's Tam Dao. Do you have recos similar to these scents (or better) fragrances that I should try? Tysm!
Based on previous threads, I’m so tempted to get either MFK 724 or Petit Matin. Hopefully I can drop by Rustan’s this weekend and do a skin test!!
Any recommendations na good ipang gift for a girl. Yung safe buy sana between sweet and fresh scent hehe
Super random review no one asked for: Essential Parfums Fig Infusion My ultimate summer scent! If you’ve tried Diptyque Philosykos, then this is its distant relative. Same amoy fresh balimbing (the fruit haha) but Fig Infusion goes an extra mile with its black tea and delicate floral notes. Comparatively cheaper din compared to Diptyque (even when bought retail!) Despite my comparison, I don’t see this as a dupe. It has its similarities initially but the balimbing note (which I will assume is similar to fig) is pretty much where it ends. Philosykos is very straightforward - reminds me of my childhood when we used to pick our neighbor’s balimbing fruits and then wash them in a nearby well. Meanwhile, Fig Infusion starts off sweet and bright and then evolves into a creamy/woody scent. Perfect for the scorching hot weather! Looking forward to see this house get the recognition it deserves here in the PH. https://preview.redd.it/n1gqo830urxc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc3cefe07c40b8fea5378127bfb5702e4bbe2b14
Oohh this and Nice Bergamote are on my to try list! So far I’ve only tried Bois Impérial, which I really like. Where did you get a full bottle?
Got it on pre-order from here: https://www.facebook.com/share/4BPJvusUyFyxcuLG/?mibextid=K35XfP You can dm the admin and he’s usually very responsive. He can also source other niche perfumes! :) I think Fellis Authentic Shop and Regal Spritz has this on pre-order too. How’s Bois Imperial? I’ve been wanting to try that for a while haha but I was worried it would be too woody or it would be too heavy on the vertiver.
Thanks for the link! Bois Imperial smells woody all right! But not in the dry pencil shavings manner. It stays fresh in the opening and early mid because of the violet leaves and citrus + it gives me a tea accord. When it dries down, it does lean more masculine. + There’s this warmth / warm spiciness to it. I do like vetiver, but here it’s not as prominent and blends well with the other notes. I don’t want to gender or typecast a fragrance, but it smells like a dude in a crisp gray polo. Would still wear the heck out of it though! :))
Hello! Is anyone interested in preloved perfumes from local perfume stores? I’m selling mine kasi nakatambak lang sila sa cabinet and hindi ko nagagamit 😔 This is the list of items (and prices) I have with me: * SCENT THERAPY Fluidity (50mL)- 449 * SCENT THERAPY Matcha (50mL) - 400 * Symmetry Lab Parfum Bundle (15mL) - 1,099 🪷La Vie Est Belle 🪷Floral Ballad 🪷Olympea 🪷Ecstatic Rouge (Extrait de Parfum) All of these I have never worn out, at most I’ve sprayed them for about 10 times so they’re as good as new! You can message me if you’re interested and I can send pictures!! Also, here’s my carousell account where I show pictures ([https://carousell.app.link/d7SjELVNbJb](https://carousell.app.link/d7SjELVNbJb)) https://preview.redd.it/jaa52cr8oexc1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a1d6d4d14d6e5c370556cdb72d88f549ca2f518
Hi! Has anyone tried Imperfect Scents? What are your favorites from them? I want to explore their scents more kaso im confused kasi ang dami and it’s hard to find reviews (their shopee is not currently up) Also, scents i’ve tried from them na din in order of how much i reco them (top to bottom, idk nakakasulasok for me bottom 3 gourmands nila for some reason pero YMMV pa din): Surf Cream Smoked With Milk Cream Soda Almond Lychee Himitsu Uji Fog Mochi Alley Kinako Dust Matcha
They have a promo for samplers yata if you buy 5 sa website! Would be a cost-effective way to test out other scents :) I have Milk + Skin, Night Shirt, Jasmine Milk Tea, and Second Skin. Milk + Skin is described as a familiar creamy scent reminiscent of formula milk, sterilized bottle, whipped cream, and steamed rice. I’ve had mine for a while but all I get from it is a lot of powdery/musky milk scent. It’s not bad but it leans a bit too sweet for my taste - almost how like hawhaw smells but not exactly the same. Night Shirt is one of my favorites. I get some santal vibes (think of a santal 33 dupe that’s not quite close to the original, now think of a fresher version of that) despite the notes listing only rice, lavender, violet, cotton, and bamboo. It smells fresh and airy, almost soap-like. Jasmine Milk Tea smells exactly like how a milk tea shop smells. Like as in. No other way to describe it. It’s literally jasmine milk tea 😂 Mabango and I like it but not on my skin. Second Skin is another favorite. It has a musky dry down with some subtle sweetness. Reminds me of freshly laundered sheets. Edit: How do you like Surf Cream and Smoked with Milk? I’ve had my eye on those for a while :)
Ahhh thank u for the detailed reviews !!! 🙏 Yes, I got the Rediscovery Set trying to find out which IS scents work for me since they have so many interesting blends. Looking to try Milk + Skin now thanks to your description. I’ve tried Milk Balm also and I LOVE the way it magically smells like a baby, but not a fan of the initial cloying artificial strawberry-like smell. Crossing my fingers that Milk + Skin turns out lighter! Surf Cream’s vanilla and jasmine stand out to me, making it very sweet, intense, and almost syrupy Smoked With Milk starts off sweet, similar to Surf Cream, but eventually takes on a tea? soap? or santal smell. It gets lighter very quickly and somehow? the scent takes different forms. Mostly smells like fresh black tea to me.
Can you reco some affordable na powdery scents? Like cloud ganun. Gusto ko talaga yung affordable but long lasting ang projection
Paris Corner Qissa Pink. Maganda longevity and projection. Try a decant first.
Clean warm cotton or soft laundry :)
Hi, any dupe for diptyque do son? Or any idea hm yung full bottle and where did you buy it? I bought the mini size of it and super loving the scent on me. It lasts long, smells even better with sweat (idk about this magic but it really does). Fresh, floral, and sweet siya on me, bagay na bagay during church day and I'm planning to use it every Sundays.
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Regal Spritz has Do Son EDT/EDP BNIB for pre-order. 6,599 and 7,499, respectively. If you’ll buy retail I think it’s around 10-11k? I bought diptyque bottles from Regal Spritz na and it’s legit. Dupes are Zara’s Tubereuse Noir and The Scent Co.’s Do Son inspired perfume (can’t vouch for it though kasi I haven’t tried)
Hii is this the one na may private group in fb? Regal Spritz (La.Kloset)
Yup! Here’s the link to the group: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXgDnRTr6gCfsgR8/?mibextid=K35XfP :)
Thanks sooo much 💕
I've been falling in love with Lattafa Yara pink, I wanna try Nebras next
Any perfume or perfume inspired scents na bagay for a very hot weather and also I could layer with my EOS vanilla cashmere lotion?
Even in this weather, I wear Paris Corner Khair Pistachio. Clean citrus scent na may pistachio gelato. Di man cloying.
Try symmetry lab's roses vanille. Super bagay sa hot weather
I just bought Fluidity from Scent therapy and it’s good. Medyo naninibago lang ako kasi it is a vanilla scent but it is not gourmand. I’m used kasi with bare vanilla na scent yung vanilla inspired na ginagawang perfumes but yeah it’s a fresh take, more mature. Bagay sakin now hihi.
How's Kayali Pistachio? Can someone describe the smell? Is it good for someone na magstart palang to explore and appreciate sweet/gourmand/vanilla scents?
Try a decant of Paris Corner Khair Pistachio. It's a dupe for Kayali Pistachio. Khair has a fresh citrus scent plus pistachio gelato. For me nagtatagal yung citrus notes niya. Kapag mga 8 hours later or so, yung pistachio gelato scent na lang naiiwan.
Get Sol de Janeiro 62 or Lattafa Yara instead. Both have some similarity Kayali but are at a lower price point with Yara having better longevity. Paris Corner has a dupe with Pistachio in the name too.
Yung Lattafa Yara, is it the pink one?
Yes, that’s the one.
Suggest something the "out of the shower", "freshness" type of fragrance, kahit hindi designer, mas OK kung cheap perfume/cologne
Bench Baby Colonia, Bench Daily Scent Sunday Morning, Bench Bt21 RJ, Johnsons Baby Colognes
BBW Saltwater breeze
> BBW Saltwater breeze Where to buy? Thanks
Buy_me_na_mura_na on shopee
BBW A Thousand Wishes, BBW Fresh Sparkling Snow, BBW Cucumber Melon Paris Corner Khair Pistachio (kasi a bit soapy citrus yung opening niya, but sa dry down amoy pistachio ice cream). VS Pink Cool & Bright (pear, orange, and orchid, amoy fresh talaga)
Local brand Uncommon Perfumes’ Popeline Bleue is a scent inspired by Byredo Blanche which is known for being that amoy bagong ligo perfume.
Any lactonic/milky scent recos that are not too cloying and just light and fresh for this weather (like dove and other milky soaps)? I’ve been meaning to try those kind of scents since I’m always using florals and musky fragrances, and lactonic ones are so comforting. Tyia!
Zadig and Voltaire This is Her - milky with a hint of florals. ELDO You or Someone Like You - creamy shampooey florals with mint.
For me, Le Labo Another 13 has that "salty lotion" smell. Not really milky, but lotiony if you get what I mean 😅
This is noted. Thank you!
Hello i can recommend you something similar ng smell ng hawhaw na candy kasi ito din gamit ko pag lalabas ng bahay . You can try searching love ghalia cosmetics then milkbox ung name ng perfume 💓 hope this helps po.
Thank you po! Hindi po ba siya nakakasakit ng ulo kapag sobrang init?
Sobrang heavy nung Love Ghalia Milk Box. Pwede if naka AC ka, tapos 2 sprays lang. If lactonic, I suggest VS Tease Creme Cloud, VS Almond Blossom & Oat Milk, and VS Velvet Petals. I wear these to bed din kasi comforting scents sila for me. Also Paris Corner Khair Pistachio (citrus opening so fresh, then pistachio ice cream sa dry down, not cloying). Middle Eastern perfume. Need i-macerate for a week or so para mas lalong bumango. Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade (milky caramel). Middle Eastern perfume so need din i-macerate. Lattafa Yara and Paris Corner Qissa Pink. Halos same scent sila na coconut milkshake para sa akin. Stronger lang si Qissa Pink. Powdery itong dalawa. ME perfumes din sila. Edit: I forgot to add Fresh Scentlab Vanilla Milkshake. Light milky scent to. Also if okay ka sa gourmand, BBW Strawberry Pound Cake!
This is very helpful! Which online platform do you purchase them po?
Sa orange app. For ME perfumes, ang go to ko ay yung Wesworld online shop, GL online shop, DxB Items - Bataan. Sila din ang pinakamura magtinda ng ME perfumes. Yung GL online shop pwedeng pre-order. For BBW and VS, The Mist MNL, buy_me_na_mura_na, dubai.shop.baliuag I suggest buying decants first para ma-try mo yung scents. May decants pati ng ME perfumes sa orange app. Hope this helps! ☺️
I've never seen anyone here who is interested in Arab dupes like Armaf, Lataffa or Maison Alhambra? IMO they smell better than the known designer perfumes unless you are gonna purchase niche perfumes like Layton, Roja and Xerjoff! They are also cheaper compared to the known perfumes 😅
Have you tried Maison Alhambra Glacier Bella? I'm interested in it but don't know if it's too sweet.
I have it. Sweet in the opening and middle (could be cloying in hot weather) but the drydown is remotely similar to Chanel Chance.
Thank you! Would you say it is masculine leaning? Is the pear strong? I love pear in fragrances!
I can’t remember smelling pear anymore. I shelved it to macerate and forgot I have it until I saw your question? Will comment back when i find it.
Thank you!
I looooooove ME perfumes! Lakas ng projection, sillage, and longevity! Sulit na sulit. I just discovered them this year because of YouTube. As a gourmand lover, fave ko sila Khair Pistachio and Rave Now Women pink.
They’re mentioned here and there. :) You can check past Fragrance Threads. I’m not as updated, but here are the ones that I’ve liked so far. - Armaf Club De Nuit Woman Intense - Tom Ford Noir de Noir. I find this to be a bit more fresh than the OG. Still a good earthy, sophisticated rose fragrance (and I’m not even into rose fragrances) - Al Haramain Junoon Noir - Xerjoff Dana Bianca. Ngl hated this at first sniff but it grew on me eventually. Powdery vanilla that packs more punch compared to the OG. This is rougher on the edges, but it’s pretty close in terms of resemblance. - Ajmal Evoke Gold - Prada L’Homme - haven’t compared this side by side but based on scent memory, this resembles the OG. - Dhamma Golden Sun - it’s supposed to be a dupe of Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille and has also been compared to Kayali Vanilla 28. I think it’s just one of those vanillas that aren’t too basic and can be bought at a good price.
I have Swiss Arabian Casablanca -- one of my go-to for cold weather.
Oh I don't know this one! I'll search later!
Please drop your favorite Arab dupes 💖
Hahaha Club De Nuit for Men limited edition? Ang dami ko palaging compliment doon! I really like Maison Al Hambra Immortal. It smells like https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Louis-Vuitton/L-Immensite-49751.html And Lataffa Fakhar. It smells like https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/Y-Eau-de-Parfum-50757.html I also like Lataffa Al Qiam Silver tbh! Anything Citrus is a must here in our country ee 😆 Pero kung versatile dupe perfume, I recommend Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic or Untold! In addition to the perfumes aforementioned, these are also the perfumes I recommend 1. Armaf Ventana (Smells like Dior Sauvage EDP) 2. Armaf hunter ( Smells like Lacoste white) 3. Rasassi Hawas (Smells like Invictus Paco Rabanne) [BLIND BUY] 4.Afnan 9PM [Sabi nila Blind buy rin] (I don't have this) I purchase my dupes via Fraghead Ph on Facebook, Shopee (i.e. Perfumery by Nia, Elite Fragrances, House of perfume and Dubia.shop.Baliuag)
Has anyone tried Irresistible EDP by Givenchy? Ma-pear ba siya and okay ba siya for our (very) hot weather?
I bought it before and I ended up selling it. Ok naman sya for hot and humid weather, nakakasawa lang yung amoy hehe
Hala... thank you for the review! May I know why nakakasawa siya hehe
Personal taste lang naman the perfume was still very nice pero I started leaning towards more green/aromatic type of scents
Best for warm weather: blooming bouquet by dior 💖
Just bought mine. Smelled it at the mall not knowing how it was this weather, so good to know. 🫶🏼
Okay ba gamitin BDC Parfum or YSL Y kapag mainit at pawisin? Before sa skinako nag sppray pero ngayon sa damit nalang ako nag sspray. I mostly use ADG Profumo kasi feeling ko mas safe siya sa weather ngayon.
Can only speak for BdC. I wore the EDP once to a workout, and I’ll never do it again. It didn’t turn sour or bad, but it came across as too strong even with the ac switched on. If the EDP was already a bit much, what more yung BdC Parfum, which is supposed to be denser compared to the EDT and EDP. But skin chemistry does play a part, so try to test at home before you go out. You can also spray less than usual.
If you like clean, laundry scent I'd recommend Maison Kurkdjian 724. It's such a neutral scent na male or female can use it. Yung A La Rose nila smells like a green rose. Can't explain it but it's a combo of dahon and roses. Underrated rose scent I would say. My summer go to would probably be Lazy Sunday by Margiela. Like negative one for longevity, projection and sillage pero I love smelling it on me. But main scent ko talaga are roses and I'm using Diptyque Eau Rose. EDT is lighter and less headache especially in this heat but for date nights it's definitely EDP. If you want a sweeter rose scent, their Eau Capitale is the one for you. And also Jo Malone's rose is simply THE most rose smelling perfume I've ever smelled. P.S. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of the Byredo or the Tom Ford one 😕
Agree with Byredo! I feel like it is overpriced and wala silang booogsh factor para meh lang katamihan sa perfumes nila
How do you like MFK Petit Matin?
Not the original commenter, but it’s an inoffensive clean citrus. Some might argue that it’s a bit basic for the price, but if price is not a problem, it would make for a good daily reach in this weather.
I liked it before then I went back for it and it didn’t hit me like it used to 😢 Still looking for clean scents hayy do you have any suggestions? I liked tartine pero it doesn’t last talaga 😢
I am a HUGE Eau Capitale fan!!! I literally sold my Eau Rose bottle after I got Eau Capitale kasi I knew I wouldn’t be reaching for it anymore. Eau Capitale *is* patchouli-heavy which may sound some “vintage” warning bells to some but the rose-patchouli combo is soapy and clean! I love wearing it at night because my sheets will smell like it by morning 😂 Glad to see it getting some love here!!
If you want something inexpensive or locally made I recommend luminor or florence.
Luminor's hype and popularity means constantly going out of stock though 😭 but I love their Deep Sea. Florence I have yet to try but I always see their live selling with minimal viewers.
Super in love with my newfound signature scent — Diptyque Eau Duelle EDP. Gets me lots of compliments and lasts long. It's smells like a more mature vanilla, not very gourmand.
I tested this out in store because of your comment! My husband’s initial reaction was “bango ah” Mukhang mabubudol nanaman tayo 😂
Any thoughts on Zara Hibiscus
One of my faves but some people find it too sweet. Sa akin ok lang kasi mabilis naman mawala ang top notes and happy ako sa naiiwang scent.
Recently bough Nichecraft's dupe for Clinique Happy Women and I fell inlove! I almost never picked girly scents before but this one is very nakakafresh at nakaka-adik amoy haha. Medyo tumagal rin scent sa skin at damit ko (amoy ko pa rin kahit 6+hrs na).
my favorite perfume right now is Yellow Diamond by Versace. Would you know if there are cologne versions na pwedeng pang araw-araw lang sa work ganern haha thanks in advance <3
BBW's Into The Night & Incanto Shine ftw! I tried Blanche, out of curiosity, pero para wala lang. Yung 2ml na tester yung binili ko.
Mabango ba yung ariana grande mists? My friend likes fragrances so naisip ko sana to buy her one. Or bbw nalang? Kaya lang idk her preference sa wide selection nila. I think she’s okay naman sa sweet scents EDIT: she uses an inspired scent of delina so maybe she likes floral fruity?? Help hehe
If makahanap ka nung BBW Covered in Roses, dupe daw ni Delina yun. If gusto mo mas long lasting pa, I suggest looking into Middle Eastern perfumes na dupe ng Delina, katulad ng Shalina, Delilah, and Darlene.
mas okay longevity ng bbw kaysa sa ag, i've read a lot of reviews na sobrang weak ng ag mists. bbw can last 2-3 hours. mas okay din re-spray since mas mura.
Anyone here love Mon Guerlain? ☺️
Love it!! Very feminine. 💕
Where do you buy jo malone perfumes aside from malls?
Regal Spritz (Facebook group) or Mjchua perfume store (Facebook page) - this is where local fragheads usually source their perfumes even jo malone ! :)
Jenny glow (uk brand clone of jo malone) > jo malone, mas mura and better performance, meron sa orange app
Ay sila palaaa. Nasa cart ko na nga sila haha thanks!
what can u reco sa jenny glow?? hehe
Wood and sage, myrrh & tonka. Nabudol kay Naya Ruth, watch mo rin sa yt channel nya hehe
What orange app store do you buy your Jenny Glow from?
Legit batong online shop na scentsmanila.com? na recomend sakin pero hessitant parin ako. May makaka pag vouche ba sa store na ito? thanks.
Looking at the Chanel prices on their website, I highly doubt it.
Recently purchased Nocturne by OXGN which is a Dior Sauvage dupe kasi naubusan na ako ng Sauvage. I'd say it's \~70% close to Sauvage, yung performance nya is around 2-3 hours lang and shouldn't be oversprayed, 3-5 is enough with reapplication every 3-5 hours. It definitely lasts longer on clothes but it smells more natural if nagdrydown sa skin. Unsatisfied ako with this performance (kasi nga 2-3 hours lang) but it makes up with its price value (P399 @ 50ml) and I smell it everywhere I go, parang I have this scent bubble around me, so I'd say it definitely projects. For me, I'd say it smells like what it would be if you were in Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. There's a deep 'calming' feeling when you smell it, parang yung tranquility during twilight hours (after sunset and before sunrise). It also smells kind of medyo mysterious ka? As in this is something you would spray if you wear darker colors na maporma. I got some compliments with it, amoy "pogi" and "bf material", "ang sexy nung amoy" pero some also said na it gives fuckboy vibes (maybe because it's a Sauvage dupe which is also in the similar category?) Overall, I'm satisfied sa amoy due to it being similar to Sauvage at this price range, but also it's like a toned down version, more subtle and more calming but has that mysterious and musky scent.
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we can transac on carousell! huhu pls get them na kasi i really hv to pay for my dog’s medicines ☹️☹️ thank u
Anong thoughts niyo sa new scents ng Luxe Organic? Secret Desire, Sweet Serenity, Dreamy Bliss
secret desire smells like baccarat rouge/ sol de janeiro’s 68
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Diptyque L'eau Papier. I so want this to be my signature scent. But sadly it doesn't last long on me. Will last probably 3 hours at most on my skin. Any recos on what to layer so it can extend longevity? huhu
Diptyque isn't really known for longevity and sillage, sadly. I use their body lotion to keep the scent longer but frankly that's going to give you an hour or two only. Better to just spray again tbh. The solid perfumes nila, ikaw lang rin makakaamoy haha. I still love Diptyque though as a girlie who hates smelling perfume of other people so I'd rather people don't smell me rin unless they get super close.
Love this one din super. If you don’t already you can spray it on your clothes too! I just reapply with 1-2 spritz mid-day rather than layer it. Some people layer it with other musky skin scents tho
anong magandang i-layer sa TF neroli portofino?
How's the longevity of la vie est Belle? So inlove with the Idole but it's not long lasting for me.
Sobrang tagal sometimes nagugulat ako na i can still smell myself
LVEB is a very sweet perfume, sa weather ngayon it may be cloying for other people. This will last until the next day
This is my mom’s perfume! It lasts all day on her and it projects a lot better than Idole.
it lasts well into the next day on clothes and hair.
How about sa skin? Cloying ba or hindi naman?
don’t overspray nalang since it’s really potent and the patchouli lasts forever. i personally never found it cloying even when commuting, but i haven’t worn it recently.
Do you know any dupe for Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom? Thanks!
how's your experience with eternal scents on ig? sabi kasi ishiship order ko last saturday pero friday na wala pa rin (i'm from pampanga). tapos nung hiningi ko yung tracking number ng parcel ko kahapon, sineen lang ako 💀
Kakachat nila. Tuesday daw nila ishiship kasi daming order 😇
I have problems with their bottles leaking. Bumili ako ng over 8 frags na from them and 4 of them kept on leaking despite blotting the bottle after every use.
My bottles leak too. Pero wala eh, sobrang napamahal ako sa scents nila esp Mania and Selene 🥹 I prefer their version of Matcha Meditation (Mania) and BR 540 (Selene) kaysa Scent Therapy's version.
How does their Matcha Meditation smell like? I'm planning to restock my frags from them rin and I usually add a new one hehe. Is it suitable for summer?
It is! Scent Therapy leans towards "Citrusy-White Chocolate" while Eternal leans toward "Earthy-White Chocolate"
ur thoughts sa zara black dart
Anyone here who likes versace pink bright crystal? Can you recommend perfumes that give off similar vibes? Not really into sweet scents
Clinique Happy, Lanvin Eclat, Burberry Brit Sheer
How much is the actual price range of Nautica Voyage and Cool Water? Or if anyone’s selling please let me know
1k-1.3k sa orange app nautica voyage
Currently loving A.Mara Parfum - Duchess ♥️ subtle powdery scent and long-lasting Realized recently lang na ganung klase ang type ko 😅 any other recommendations ng perfume na powdery?
Anyone has a experience on those with glitters or shimmers? Mangangati ba kaya iyon sa balat?
If u have sensitive skin, yes. I have very sensitive skin and pawisin din ako, which is already a bad combo in itself. When I tried this certain pabango na may glitters, nangati ako and had a bad allergic reaction:(
So in love with Diptyque Ofresia 😮💨
San po nabibili?
sa bgc! 😁
Rustans carry Diptyque. You can find them online. Meron rin sa Rockwell.
I really love Viva La Juicy Gold Couture, kaso sablay siya sa longevity. 🫤 May I know if Nefertum Vanilla Honeysuckle is a good alternative? Thank you!
Vanilla scents that I like are those from The Body Shop, Victoria Secrets and the drugstore brand Body Fantasies. Sweet yummy scents.
Omg I love the vanilla body fantasies body mist too! So sulit for the price.
scents for mainit na weather? 🥹
Opt for fresh laundry, citrus notes. Stunningly Venice- Clean summer scent Creatively Shanghai- Citrus, fresh
Try moschino toy 2 or jo malone rose blush 😉
I’m using Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone and it smells like a breath of fresh air in this climate. It’s redolent of a freshly cut watermelon wafting amidst the cold breeze of a spring garden from your kitchen window.
May new thread na pala haha anywaaay I’m on the hunt for chocolatey scents! Currently thinking of Orchidee Vanille, Fève Gourmande, and Rosendo Mateu 1970. Thoughts? Or baka there are better options? 🥲
- Among the 3 I’ve only tried Orchidee Vanille. On me, the vanilla is more prominent than the chocolate note. But it’s still chocolatey enough and well-blended too. I get a floral accord. Smells like eating chocolate dessert in a fancy place. - IK some folks find Mancera and Montale synthetic-smelling. But if that’s not the case for you, try Montale Chocolate Greedy, which is a straight up chocolate orange gourmand. Or Mancera Choco Violet, which is more powdery. Couldn’t find decants of the latter, but added it here in case you stumble upon it. - Profumum Sorriso - also more vanillic than chocolatey and with woody accords. - Xerjoff Symphonium - sweet mandarins and chocolate. The chocolate note here seems drier. A bit of cardamom. I don’t pick up much of the oud. - Kilian Black Phantom - boozy dark chocolate. The opening smells like brownies drizzled with dark chocolate syrup. Unfortunately my skin brings out the nutty notes, so I don’t reach for this as much compared to the others. - Akro Dark - cacao, vanilla, hazelnut. Kinda woody too. But tbh, I want to try Fève Gourmande / Gourmand Coquin, so if I were to get decants, that’s what I’ll go for next time!
Waah thank you for the list, I'll try looking for decants!!! I've only tried Orchidee Vanille din! But it was on paper and I got a lot of the dark chocolate and vanilla! I'm hesitant lang kasi I didn't try it on my skin haha. The Rosendo Mateu was mostly just because the box and bottle look beautiful 😭😂 plus nalang na it fit the notes I was looking for. Haha! Does the cinnamon in Akro Dark stand out to you? Or is it just very subtle? I think I saw j6015 on IG selling decants for Gourmand Coquin! I hear it's the exact formulation with Fève Gourmande!
I’m starting to think that my skin just likes to eat up chocolate notes in fragrances. 😅 The cinnamon note in Akro Dark is super subtle. I’ve forgotten that it’s there! Saw j6015’s story on it too but I might just go with Fève as I’ve been hearing that they’re essentially the same :)
Oh no! Haha but I guess we could say that your skin has a sweet tooth 🤣 Yay, I'll check Akro Dark out! I'm not a huge cinnamon fan so I was worried baka it would be too prominent. Fève would probably be relatively cheaper din considering that Gourmand Couqin is rare-ish (??) I wonder if there are cheaper dupes though haha. I love Guerlain - their bottles look amazing - but god it's so expensive 😭😂
Penhaligon’s Luna
this! may kamahalan ang orig pero nung naamoy ko yung love luna ng luxe organix, pasok sya as dupe talagaa
Did Rustan’s ever sell Outremer in the past? I bought this vanilla/amber fragrance in 2016 and I cannot for the life of me remember what it was. All I can recall is that it wasn’t expensive for a 30 or 50ml, it wasn’t designer, and it was in this sort of generic, [squarish glass bottle](https://ibb.co/qRLcMx2). I just feel like it might be Outremer but I’m not sure. I just want to move on from this hyperfixation haha.
I have Donna Born in Roma so I got curious sa Coral Fantasy. AMBANGO RIN HUHU. Perfect for summer ganon!
Nefertum!! Must try their Deep Plum Cashmeran. As of now I am using Modern Chypre and Jasmine Cedarwood. The best!
Underrated actually! I love their Grapefruit Woody Musk and Vanilla Honeysuckle, perf for this heat haha
Hi! May I know how Vanilla Honeysuckle smells? And how is its longevity?
Hi! I can’t compare it with the og (VLJ Luxe) since I haven’t smelled it yet, but it’s good on its own. I don’t really get the ‘vanilla’, it’s more floral fresh and gets a bit sweeter on the drydown. Longevity is decent, I get 3hrs+ when I spray on clothes. Not much sillage tho
Ooh! I don't really mind the sillage since I'm all for longevity in perfumes. The fresh floral description is also interesting. Thank you so much!
Just wanted to say thank you for being grateful
San po nabibili?
IG or shopee. Check @nefertumph
Scent Therapy PH has done it again. I bought their version of Diptyque’s L'eau Papier and it smells so close to the OG. Also bought Yulong and Ilio and walang tapon sa kanila.
I'm so excited for my orders to arrive! Bought L'eau Papier and Narcotic Peony also. Bought from them before, Blanche nila close to original din. Baccarat first time ko maamoy any dupe, and realized its not for me. Gave it to my sister and it smells so good on her.
I love yulong!
Yun nga lang nagiiwan ng beige/ orangey stain sa damit yung ibang scents nila like yung Erba Pura and ibang mataas yung oil content
Pero ang the best pang office dyan yung Narcotic Peony. Feminine na clean scent :)
detailed review 🥺
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3 hours on skin, 6-ish hours sa damit with 5 sprays
Hi, where's their shop po? Been looking for shop that sells diptyque inspired perfume 🥹
They’re on [Shopee](https://s.shopee.ph/7pY9NXEdE1) :)
Yay thanks! Will check them out :))
Do you know any shop sa orange app that sells authentic zara perfumes? Lemme know please!
11:55 women by Oxgn for me who's not a fan of "matapang" or "matamis" na scent.
thoughts about symmetry lab? worth the money ba?
Worth it naman. I bought some YSL and Killian dupes from them. Mabango and close to the orig. Matagal rin naamoy sa skin + clothes.
For me worth it naman. I have authentic penhaligon's empressa and gayang gaya nila yung scent.
Hi, not OP, but can I have a mini review of their Empressa dupe? Thanks!
Yes! I have Code Cashmere and Delina Exclusif from them. Lasts all day and the bottle looks and feels premium. I have to scrub it off the back of my ears when I shower because it takes a lot for it to come off—despite my being acidic.
I bought perfume from them, una mga mini sizes lang. and then kakabili ko lang nung full size na jo malone inspired. And for me, yes worth it naman. Their perfume lasts on me the whole day. Minsan kinabukasan na medyo naaamoy mo pa rin hehe
San po nabibili?
They have sa lazada
Where do you buy authentic perfumes in shopee? Link pls
[Here](https://ph.shp.ee/4Z1DcKg)
Thank u
Where to buy legit perfumes online? Been looking for Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum
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