recent adventures in smell

[glass_icarus]

Since I tragically can't seem to find Guerlain's Pamplelune in Sephora anymore (I'm pretty sure it was kaberett who pointed me in that direction? if so, thanks!!), I've been playing a little bit with related citrus-y smells.

♣ Limon Verde (Guerlain): DELICIOUS LIMEY CAIPIRINHA!!, but more so in the bottle than on me (the herby bits come up a bit stronger on my skin). Basically, HOORAY. I still prefer grapefruit over lime/lemon/orange smells, but this one is fantastic.

♣ Mandarine Basilic (Guerlain): Orange, but a bit sweet for my liking. This is also a bit herby on me. Not bad, but I'm not the biggest fan either.

♣ Herba Fresca (Guerlain): The only non-citrus thing I tried, mostly because it was in the same line. Herby/grassy in a nice, light sort of way, but not something I'm super excited about.

♣ Cleopatra (Tocca): Really, really nice, grapefruit-y but with added sweet-ish/spicy layers. The mix is quite a bit richer than Pamplelune (which I love for its simple, perfect capture of cutting into a fresh grapefruit), but in a way I can appreciate. Definitely keeping this sample.

♣ Orange Sanguine (Atelier Cologne): A much better orange, imo! This one is also sweet, but in a fresher way than Mandarine Basilic. It also has a bit of a spicy undertone on my skin that smells not-quite-but-almost-like nutmeg? Also a sample I'm keeping.

Comments

[watersword]

I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. It seems that you want the same things in perfume that I do!

[glass_icarus]

Haha, I'm actually pretty new to perfume... never tried it until last year. What sorts of smells do you like? :)

[watersword]

I am an all-citrus-all-the-time woman. I have been informed that Clinique's Happy is a vulgar '90's perfume that is for teenagers, but I like it more than any grownup perfume I've ever tried, so.

[glass_icarus]

Yay citrus! *g* I think I've smelled Happy too but I found it more- chemical-smelling? harsh?- than these. Maybe it's just me, idk, but if that's a thing that also registers for/bothers you, you may want to give these ones a go. :)

[watersword]

I have noted them for my next Sephora expedition. :D It sounds stupidly obvious, but plain tangerine or lemon oil can work in a pinch if you need something citrusy but don't have Real Perfume available. And the latter is sometimes available in the kitchen if you hang out with bakers!