...How was the album? I love the idea of sending music with a fragrance launch.
The Original Vanilla Perfume Oil from The Body Shop (90‘s)
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...Oh gosh, it's been ages since I sniffed it in its original form. I had a flashback when I picked up Vanilla Musk. The opening took me back to the Body Shop's Vanilla oil but the drydown is different. If you enjoy clean white musk then this is the one to try. Just know it is close (to my nose) but no cigar.
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17.10.2022
Your favorite Adopt' fragrances ?
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...I've been curious about this house, too. I look forward to other suggestions. ☺
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10.10.2022
"Imagined" notes
by Exciter76 | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
Ylang ylang = banana candy‽
...I get a strong banana taffy note from Fleurs des Caraïbes, likely from the ylang ylang. I am addicted to that banana candy scent but I know it can be very polarizing.
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13.09.2022
Perfume Rookie Seeking Summer Fragrance
by Exciter76 | Perfume Recommendations
...How exciting! I think finding a perfume to celebrate your move is wonderful. Consider Bergamot, Jasmine & Labdanum (or anything, really) from Dame Perfumery Scottsdale. It's a superb indie/niche house that offers affordable high quality scents.
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26.07.2022
Identification of perfumes
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...I have no suggestions to offer but I send my condolences. May your mother's memory be a blessing.
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26.07.2022
Discontinued fragrances you wish you could bring back
by Exciter76 | Perfume Discussions
...Oh gosh, how about half my collection!? I think half my collection is discontinued.Shalimar Parfum Initial, Parure, Organza Indécence (1999) Eau de Parfum, Stella Eau de Parfum, Loretta, Sahara Noir, Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum, Secrets d'Essences - Rose Oud, Fantasia, et cetera...
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23.07.2022
Do you keep backups?
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...GrammyYes, I have backups for Mahora, Gourmand Coquin and Vanille de Tahiti.Omg, I wish I had a backup of Les Élixirs Charnels - Gourmand Coquin! It's my favorite chocolate fragrance.
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13.07.2022
Your favorite strawberry scents?
by Exciter76 | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
Kyse Perfumes & Ganache Parfums
...I must confess, I haven't tried Sérénade aux Fraises but I've yet to find a Kyse Perfume fragrance I didn't enjoy. A 60ml bottle will set you back $61, which, compared to Fraaagola Saalaaata (100ml at $160), is a steal. There was something about Fraaagola Saalaaata I found lackluster. Not bad, just not quite up to the hype. I'm going to throw out another suggestion that isn't available at this point in time. Cheat Day is one of my favorite strawberries-and-more scents. It reminds me a lot of Rebelle Eau de Parfum but with authentic ingredients (by the way, Rebelle Eau de Parfum isn't a bad strawberry but I found it too artificial for my taste). Presently, it's not for available on Ganache's website but knowing Jarek, the perfumer, it will be at some point soon. He's rolled out some oldies-but-goodies already; the reintroduction of Cheat Day is only a matter of time. The most expensive bottle is 100ml at $85. I think he sells the classics for remarkably less. Last but not least there's always Strawberry Eau de Toilette, a simple, affordable strawberry. I prefer wearing the body butter over the edt but it will do in a pinch.Best of luck in your search! Let us know what you find. :)
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08.07.2022
Recommendations Please
by Exciter76 | Perfume Recommendations
...Does it have to be $200? If so consider Santal Royal Eau de Parfum. Occasionally it will come up on the grey market for under $200. If you don't mind picking up something surprisingly affordable yet satisfyingly fun to wear year-round, check out Al Sharquiah Perfume Oil. At worse it will set you back $8 (and I doubt you'll find it priced that high) but it smells way more niche than its price indicates. I love wearing Al Sharquiah Perfume Oil in the summer, especially when partaking in outdoor activities (sports events, concerts, backyard BBQs, amusement parks, et cetera).
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01.07.2022
complimentition - notable unsolicited frag compliments 😃
by Exciter76 | Perfume Discussions
...Honestly, I've either gotten standard, "You smell nice," compliments or people say nothing. I suppose the closest memorable comment/reaction I've gotten was when I wore Vanilla Noir. A man in a nightclub followed me all night and kept calling me 'his Beyonce'. It was a weird experience but I'll attribute the weird behavior with alcohol and vanilla.
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11.05.2022
Neroli Fragrances
by Exciter76 | Perfume Recommendations
...I love these:Mugler Cologne or its update, Mugler Cologne - Come Together Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca
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04.04.2022
Aaron Terence Hughes
by Exciter76 | Parfumo Community
...Thank you for standing up for us reviewers. I know I've come across reviews that go against my own opinions, and I've written reviews criticizing perfumes beloved by others. We shouldn't be censored for having honest opinions. I think this perfume house is making a huge mistake but to each their own, right?
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02.04.2022
What perfume have you bought recently?
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...Honestly, I haven't purchased a perfume in a few years. I think I deserve a perfume shopping spree for my unintended no-buy! All that said, I did just receive Voile d'Ocre yesterday as part of a promotion. I really liked it and it was free with my makeup primer order. You can't beat free, right? :)
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12.03.2022
What are you listening to right now ?
by Exciter76 | Off Topic
...ElynthiaExciter76My niece is playing some lo-fi hip hop for me. It's good.I've been enjoying lo-fi hip hop recently, too! It's really relaxing.It is! I downloaded a few songs I heard recently. It might be my new favorite genre right now. I feel like, with all the chaos in the world, I need music that keeps me centered and calm. 💙
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07.03.2022
EXILED! The stories from Defected Fragrantican Members
by Exciter76 | Parfumo Community
...Fragrantica's latest clusterf**k of a fiasco:https://twitter.com/punished3l...Odd considering no one is allowed to bring up anything political and yet, there they go imploding upon themselves.
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26.02.2022
What is your favorite vetiver fragrance?
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
Re: What is your favorite vetiver fragrance?
...Amir1990kkعطر يا ويل من رمساتPerfume Ya Will from Ramasat?Sorry, I had to run this through Google translate. I've never heard of it but I really love the horse themed bottle.
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15.01.2022
Doesn't have section for samples in the site?
by Exciter76 | Perfume Recommendations
...Thanks Kurai for jumping in and pointing to the souk. That is definitely a great place to start. Also, check out Luckyscent.com for niche samples. I think that's where you'll find what you are looking for.
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04.12.2021
I used to HATE it, till I fell in LOVE with it
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
...I blindly bought a vintage bottle of Narcisse Eau de Toilette years ago. I tried it and found it cloying. Oh, and I hated the drydown so much! I gave it to my mom, who tucked it away, never to be seen again. After she passed away the bottle came back to me. I remembered hating it so I tried to get rid of it but no one would have it. I tried it again and FELL IN LOVE. Shout-it-from-the-rooftops kind of love. I don't know what happened but I'm so smitten with it. It reminds me of one of my biggest loves, Organza Eau de Parfum, though I can't put my finger on why this is so. I'm grateful no one would take it.I know I can't be the only one who's had this type of delayed experience. Has this happened to you? What scent was once a scrubber but is now a favorite? I'd love to know! Maybe I need to go back and try some other scents I once dismissed.
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22.11.2021
Banana Note in Dolce & Gabbana Sicily
by Exciter76 | Perfumes & Brands
Ylang ylang reads as banana?
...Off topic (sort of) but I have a few ylang ylang perfumes and they smell banana-ish to my nose. Fleurs des Caraïbes is a banana-like tropical scent, akin to banana flavored Now and Later chews. I wonder if that's what's giving Songes Eau de Toilette its banana impression?
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14.11.2021