u/Lumi_2001

So one of my friends is getting married this year. She has bestowed upon me the duty of short listing her wedding perfumes. She like very mild aquatic floral and soothing perfumes.

I have already suggested her the likes of Issey Miyake Magnolia, Zara blooming bouquet and Gucci flora Magnolia.

She has decided on Gucchi flora Magnolia as her wedding perfume.

She has liked all of them and wants to buy something similar, but under budget just for touching up between the ceremonies as Gucci Magnolia is super expensive and has poor longevity.

Any suggestions?

I am currently pursuing my PhD at an Indian University and want to apply for a 1 year research fellowship in Germany. While reaching out to professors for being my host PI, should I mail them with a rough research proposal first?

I have mailed a few professors and haven't got a reply yet. Am I doing it the wrong way?