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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Book reader, brooch lover, scent hound, world explorer. Owned by cats

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It definitely isn’t too animalic on me and my skin tends to ramp up animalic notes! So I’d say it’s pretty office safe. 😊

12.03.2026 04:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Scherzo by Miller Harris

Bottle of Scherzo by Miller Harris

#sotd Scherzo by Miller Harris. Sparkly opening that becomes a honeyed rose and oud. It has sweetness to it which balances out the oud beautifully.

Top: tangerine, davana
Middle: olibanum, narcissus, pittosporum, rose, peony
Base: patchouli, vanilla, oud, sweet notes

#fragrancesky #perfume

11.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Love Chloe perfume

Bottle of Love Chloe perfume

#sotd Love, Chloe by Chloe. Very powdery floral, but rather than giving vintage vibes it gives the impression of wearing rather luxurious talcum powder.

Top: orange blossom, pink pepper
Middle: heliotrope, hyacinth, iris, lilac, wisteria
Base: talcum, musk, rice powder

#fragrancesky #perfume

10.03.2026 23:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Paris Jardins Romantiques by YSL

Bottle of Paris Jardins Romantiques by YSL

#sotd Paris Jardins Romantiques by YSL. This is my favourite of the Paris flankers that I’ve tried. A real grassy rose that’s not as intense as the OG. Lovely scent and bottle!

Top: grass, mandarin
Middle: rose, violet, lilac, lily of the valley, lily
Base: musk, sandalwood

#fragrancesky #perfume

09.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Iris Nobile by Acqua di Parma.

Bottle of Iris Nobile by Acqua di Parma.

#sotd Iris Nobile by Acqua di Parma. A powdery floral with quite an intensely citrus opening that makes it feel quite bright. Elegant, but overt!

Top: star anise, mandarin, bergamot
Middle: iris, ylang ylang
Base: oakmoss, patchouli, vanilla

#fragrancesky #perfume

09.03.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and bottle of Matcha by Kennedy Smith.

Box and bottle of Matcha by Kennedy Smith.

#sotd Matcha by Kennedy Smith. Why this is called matcha is beyond me, but I knew this before I bought it. It’s a woody fig that starts off with bright citrus, then turns more creamy but retains a crispness to it. True unisex scent.

Notes: orange, fig, cedarwood

#fragrancesky #perfume

07.03.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of The One by Dolce & Gabbana

Bottle of The One by Dolce & Gabbana

#sotd The One by Dolce & Gabbana. An all-time favourite. I get ylang ylang from this despite not being listed, so maybe it’s the white florals with ripe fruit!

Top: peach, bergamot, lychee, mandarin
Middle: Lily, jasmine, lily of the valley
Base: vanilla, musk, plum, amber, vetiver

#fragrancesky

07.03.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hope everyone goes out to vote! It’s compulsory here….we get a sizeable fine if we don’t vote!

06.03.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know, it’s stunning 😍

06.03.2026 06:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think this bottle is prettier than the standard one! And the fragrance is πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ

06.03.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s gorgeous!

05.03.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rabbit is such a lovely scent that changes with the weather, I feel πŸ’•

05.03.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and bottle of L’Instant Magic by Guerlain

Box and bottle of L’Instant Magic by Guerlain

#sotd L’Instant Magic by Guerlain. Today I am walking around in the most beautiful cloud of soft powdery violet and vanilla with hints of anise and almond. πŸ₯°

Top: anise, lemon, bergamot
Middle: violet, mimosa, freesia, carnation
Base: almond, iris, vanilla, musk, sandalwood

#fragrancesky #perfume

05.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s gorgeous, isn’t it! πŸ’•

05.03.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and bottle of Empressa by Penhaligon’s

Box and bottle of Empressa by Penhaligon’s

#sotd Empressa by Penhaligon’s. Definite similarities to Coco Mademoiselle. Citrus burst followed by light peach and florals, and a decent amount of patchouli.

Top: bergamot, mandarin, blood orange
Middle: peach, blackcurrant, rose
Base: amber, musk, patchouli, sandalwood

#fragrancesky #perfume

04.03.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They still sell it minus the β€œCherie”, but I haven’t tested it to see if it smells the same!

03.03.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet by Dior

Bottle of Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet by Dior

#sotd Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet by Dior. This was the Asian version of MDC. It’s a light, sparkling floral that’s very pretty and feels a bit like tea rose. You won’t offend anyone wearing this, yet it’s not boring.

Top: mandarin
Middle: peony
Base: musk

#fragrancesky #perfume

03.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and bottle of Gretel by Criminal Elements

Box and bottle of Gretel by Criminal Elements

#sotd Gretel by Criminal Elements. Today I smell like a gingerbread house and I am LOVING it! It’s rich, warm, a bit sticky and smoky…gorgeous! It’s cooler weather today, so this feels perfect.

Notes: gingerbread spices, tonka, hay, tobacco, incense

#fragrancesky #perfume

02.03.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo di Sicilia by Acqua di Parma

Bottle of Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo di Sicilia by Acqua di Parma

#sotd Mandorlo di Sicilia by Acqua di Parma. At first this smells like orange and vanilla, then the florals start to creep in (mostly ylang on me), and becomes more woody vanilla.

Top: almond, star anise, orange
Middle: peach, ylang ylang, jasmine
Base: vanilla, tolu balsam, musk

#fragrancesky

01.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! I’ve been doing the same! πŸ˜€

01.03.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Honey by Marc Jacobs

Bottle of Honey by Marc Jacobs

#sotd Honey by Marc Jacobs. A pretty orange blossom/honeysuckle with light peach and pear wafts. Simple, but feels happy and like sunshine β˜€οΈ

Top: fruit punch, pear, mandarin
Middle: honeysuckle, peach, orange blossom
Base: honey, vanilla, woods

#fragrancesky #perfume

01.03.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I was so excited by this find! The Opium smells exactly like I remember from the 80s. So strong! The Lauren I wasn’t familiar with, but it’s a typical big 80s style floral that I like. The Yvresse is the Legare version (I had the OG). Not as good as OG, but still lovely. Shalimar I already own! ❀️❀️

28.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Facebook Marketplace (the only reason I am still on FB 😬). Was over the moon with this find!

28.02.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I never owned or smelled this one! I haven’t done a wear test, but it’s definitely a rather glorious vintage scent!

28.02.2026 11:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
4 bottles of vintage perfume

4 bottles of vintage perfume

Today’s Marketplace find for $40 (US$28.50). 🀩😍πŸ₯°

#fragrancesky #perfume #vintageperfume

28.02.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Both Sides of Clouds by 4160 Tuesdays

Bottle of Both Sides of Clouds by 4160 Tuesdays

#sotd Both Sides of Clouds by 4160 Tuesdays. This one sits so well on me. Light citrus, then light white flowers and iris with a chocolatey musk that is quite seductive.

Top: orange flower, lemon, bergamot
Middle: iris, narcissus, sandalwood
Base: musk, tonka, oakmoss, chocolate

#fragrancesky

28.02.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and bottle of Luminique by Voyager

Box and bottle of Luminique by Voyager

#sotd Luminique by Voyager. Melon tends to smell like rotting fruit on me, but the magnolia and base notes are making this wearable and more a fresh summer scent that’s still melon forward.

Top: lychee, soju
Middle: melon, aquazone, magnolia
Base: ambroxan, musk

#fragrancesky #perfume

26.02.2026 22:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box and sample vial of Rose Magnitude by Goldfield & Banks

Box and sample vial of Rose Magnitude by Goldfield & Banks

#sotn Rose Magnitude by Goldfield & Banks. My sample arrived! Starts off rose and iris with hints of raspberry, but doesn’t translate to a fruity rose. A bit of spice enters, as does a delectable woody tonka that feels quite resinous. I would say it shares some DNA with Silky Woods. πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ

#fragrancesky

26.02.2026 09:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love this one!

26.02.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Paris 1948 by 4160 Tuesdays

Bottle of Paris 1948 by 4160 Tuesdays

#sotd Paris 1948 by 4160 Tuesdays. Very peachy chypre! Also plenty of orange blossom and oakmoss, but I think you’d need to like peach for this one - which I do.

Top: peach, grapefruit, basil
Middle: rose, cedarwood, orange blossom, rosewood, honey
Base: oakmoss, hay, musk, labdanum

#perfume

25.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0