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A Fist Full of Fyrinnae (A stumbling review of the August 2026 scents)

A Santa sized sack full of savory scents just hit my mailbox today, so keep that in mind as I go through these! Also keep in mind that I’ve never done a full review like this before, so be kind!

A little about my perfume preferences before we get started:

Likes: Gourmands, but not too sugary sweet, paper, citrus, realistic aquatic or ozone notes, potting soil, and a banging atmospheric (which is why Fyrinnae is one of my favorite houses. It is witchcraft how they can create a whole tapestry of memories with just one scent).

Dislikes: Not really a super, heady floral girlie. Incense is an occasional friend. Licorice, anise, blood, and I do not get along. Super resinous scents and anything heavy on vetiver, patchouli, labdanum, or benzoin will have me sending them straight to the other side of the bed.

Equinox (Soft amber [pinus succinefera/oleum succini], Himalayan cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense, ambrette, and mimosa)

  • Bottle sniff, this is dank for me as a gourmand girlie. The labdanum and frankincense are dutiful brothers holding the hand of their sister amber, who is casually following along. Take those three and pour them over the most beautiful cut of fresh cedarwood that has been pulled out from under a pile of pollen. The cedar tries its best to bring attention to its rich, dry woodiness, but by the finish everything transforms into this balsamic, resin-glazed piece of wood.

Glass Noodles (Stir fried glass noodles and vegetables, browned tofu, ginger, lemongrass, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Alternatively, this is close to Tom Yum.)

  • This scent leaked in my package, and let me tell you, the force is strong with the lemongrass. A bold, aromatic broth kicks things off, an umami queen strutting Tyra Banks-style down a runway. Pan-seared tofu has soaked up the nuttiness of toasted sesame oil and the salty richness of soy sauce; the three combined create an intimacy that pulls you in for a deeper inhale. Ginger is right there too, adding its signature bite while the lemongrass remains firmly in the forefront. In the bowl, glass noodles form a slick, translucent mound, surrounded by thinly mandolined vegetables and little beads of oil shimmering across the broth. By the drydown, a noticeable saltiness lingers on my skin. The only thing I'm wishing for is a few fresh stalks of cilantro to scatter about.

Hotter Chocolate ((Xocolatl) A hot drink of slightly sweetened dark chocolate with a few slivers of dried chili pepper (does not contain actual capsicum/capsaicin) and tiny pinch of ground vanilla bean.)

  • Here little gourmand, gourmand. Gremlin bottle sniff, mmmmm, this is Willy Wonka level perfection. One of those fancy Whole Foods dark chocolate bars you chopped up and melted earlier. I could honestly just sit here and sniff the bottle. On skin, that initial dark chocolate shifts into fatty, buttery cocoa butter, losing most of its dark chocolate signature and becoming noticeably creamier. The vanilla never really separates itself as vanilla extract or vanilla bean, but I think it's quietly helping round everything out and pushing that creamy cocoa butter impression. There is a slightly powdery feel, almost like the texture of a finely ground seasoning, but I'm not really getting the dried chili pepper yet. No noticeable peppery contrast or little flash of heat against the chocolate. This is fresh out of the mail though, so that may change after it has had some time to rest.

Inferno (Thai Basil, Thai Peppers and Bell Peppers, Vegan Oyster Sauce, Tofu Cubes, Sesame Oil, Brown Sugar, Hint of Garlic)

  • Hot Ones? Am I gonna be able to hit this one without crying tears of pain? Despite the name Inferno, there is no need for a mouthful of ice cream here, Benito. This is what should be in one of those little bottles you turn upside down and tap a few drops from onto the Glass Noodles, like reaching for the sriracha or hoisin to doctor up your bowl. YESSSSSS! Layer these two up to level up, my friends. I am about to DoorDash some Thai tonight. I am a hoe for oyster sauce, and it is rolling around with the Thai peppers, basil, and garlic so damn well. The Thai basil has that big, leafy, pungent smell I love, with a little licorice underneath. There is an urgency you come to expect from the Thai peppers, but as they meld with the milder, watery flesh of the bell peppers, our Girl on Fire is effectively doused. As everything settles, the brown sugar that was there all along finally gets a little room to show itself. Savory sisters, unite!

Lantern Light (Dark Bittersweet Labdanum, Frankincense, Cool Earthiness of Wet Clay, Slightly Burned Sugar, Patchouli, Oud, Bitter Orange, Cypress Wood)

  • We are finally out of the kitchen. I don't like to sex fragrances, but this initially has a cool, more masculine feel. Fyrinnae has a way of blurring those lines so well though, that it quickly comes back around to unisex for me. That intro of subtle citrus and cypress wood gives me the toe tingles. Labdanum and frankincense are distant, twice-removed cousins from our Equinox pair, but these two are Southern genteel gentlemen, keeping things much more restrained. Heading into the middle, things get a little Ghost. We are at the pottery wheel, hands deep in wet clay, damp and slightly salty. Molly, you in danger girl! And apparently Salt Bae has joined us, because into the clay pot we just made goes an aggressive amount of raw sugar, landing helter-skelter on the now-softening patchouli and oud.

Maple, Aspen, and Oak (Hinoki wood, caramel, oakwood, copaiba balsam, vetiver, patchouli, bergamot, and benzoin)

  • No, ma'am. Vetiver, patchouli, balsam AND benzoin. Y'all know that's my separate side of the bed crew. Anticipating this to go left real quick. Wait. Annnnnddd...... bursts through the door like a woman in a Mexican telenovela {gasps in Spanish} ¡Quéeeeee bueeeeno! I let that list of notes send my imagination barreling in the wrong direction, but instead, we are in this lovely forest. Not a realistic forest per se, more like Disney's Flowers and Trees, where the trees are moving, singing, dancing. It's the fantasy fragrance version of trees rather than literal bark and lumber. Once dry, my separate sides of the bed crew finally shows up, with caramel silently slipping in beside them. It's less a noticeable sweetness and more a thick, viscous texture, acting as the pillow for this crew, if you will. Thankfully, everyone knows their place, staying close to skin in their room of darkness. I'm holding off on a final verdict with this one. Right now it feels a little translucent, and I have a strong feeling some rest will whirl this into a whole other beast with more body and definition.

Phở Chay (Vegan pho with a mushroom-based broth and seitan slices, seasoned with star anise, coriander, ginger, cardamom, and onion. The mushroom note is subtle and does not dominate.)

  • The star anise is straight twerking on this one, watch out. Drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot. MMMMM. Gia Vị Nấu Phở in its cute little cloth satchel, simmering away in the broth pot. I have never eaten seitan, so I can't help you guys out there. The Phở broth is on fleek though, fully committed to expressing its inner child, authentically and unapologetically. I'd love to see a challenge of someone wearing all the kitchen scents at once. In an elevator. With other people. Preferably coworkers.

September Morning (Tuberose, oakmoss, linden blossom, red apple, jasmine sambac, myrrh, juniper wood, tonka, and sandalwood.)

  • Continuing our outdoor adventures. Inhale, floral. Inhale again. That's rain for sure. Plot twist, after all that food and forest, we're taking this adventure inside. This is some Caress-meets-Calgon goodness, slipping into a bubble bath for some me time. Tuberose, jasmine, and linden blossom float up around me like I'm some floral goddess as I soak. I rough myself up with my favorite apple-scented scrub, while the smell of rain and the outdoors drifts in through the cracked bathroom window.

Steamy (Freshly steamed basmati rice. Pure hot basmati. Designed to wear on its own or layered with other gourmand fragrances.)

  • Hear me out. The rice has that slightly scorched quality from the bottom of a rice cooker, toasted and crisp around the edges. There's something special here, though, and I'm curious to see what a little rest pulls forward.

Other New Scents

Taqueria Enceladus (Crisp Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, Cilantro, Diced Fresh Tomato, Taco Seasoning, Warm Crispy Corn Tortilla Bowl)

  • Straight from the bottle, that crisp, crunchy smell of a tortilla bowl, with that baked corn underneath, dusted in taco seasoning. On skin? Taco Cabana. Cilantro, fresh tomato, taco seasoning, iceberg lettuce doing whatever iceberg lettuce does because let's be real, it doesn't really have a smell, and that warm crispy tortilla bowl holding the whole thing together. This is a taco bowl. On period. And this is what I mean when I say Fyrinnae excels at atmospherics. You aren't smelling something inspired by a taco bowl. Your ass is at Taco Cabana.

  • Jimothy (Limited edition. No sample size available.) Fir needles, spruce needles, summer dry grasses, dirt, peeling bark, and a mild sweetness.

And finally...the one y'all have been waiting for. Drum roll, please...

JIMOTHY.

You're a dog living your best life, rolling around in a slightly raised bed of brown, dusty, dried dirt with a tinge of old mulch. The mound is courtesy of your hooman, who raked the yard but apparently had no intention of actually picking up the pile. There are fir and spruce needles mixed in, some already on their way to death's door, while others are still sharp, pungent and GREEN. Lean in for a sniff and SLAP, needles to the face. Scattered throughout, dried grass clippings add that vegetal, straw-like je ne sais quoi to the pile. There is a little sweetness here too, peeled bits of bark still tacky with sap, getting all up in your fur as you roll about. And just as the commitment to really piss your parents off has you getting deeper into those rolls, Jimothy high-steps through an adjacent pile, trotting across the yard before beelining towards the fence line.

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In order - Most Favorite: (Would shield these with my body if a bomb went off): Inferno, Steamy, September Morning, Jimothy and Lantern Light.

Like, But Not Love: (Would call them, but secretly hope they don’t pick up the phone so I could send text messages instead): Maple, Aspen and Oak, Glass Noodle, Pho Chay and Taqueria Enceladus.

Not Friends, but Acquaintances: (That shirt in the back of my closet I can’t destash, but I would have to run through my entire closet before wearing it again) Hotter Chocolate and Equinox.

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u/SherAlana — 9 days ago

Fyrinnae 2026 Autumn Scents

I have insomnia and saw that the perfume section is currently updated although the store is not open at this time (5:21 CST).

Fyrinnae Autumn Collection 2026

  • Equinox Soft amber (pinus succinefera/oleum succini), Himalayan cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense, ambrette, and mimosa.
  • Glass Noodles Stir fried glass noodles and vegetables, browned tofu, ginger, lemongrass, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Alternatively, this is close to Tom Yum.
  • Hotter Chocolate Slightly sweetened dark chocolate, dried chili pepper, and ground vanilla bean.
  • Inferno Thai basil, Thai peppers and bell peppers, vegan oyster sauce, tofu cubes, sesame oil, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic.
  • Lantern Light Dark bittersweet labdanum, frankincense, wet clay, slightly burned sugar, patchouli, oud, bitter orange, and cypress wood.
  • Maple, Aspen, and Oak Hinoki wood, caramel, oakwood, copaiba balsam, vetiver, patchouli, bergamot, and benzoin.
  • Phở Chay Vegan pho with a mushroom-based broth and seitan slices, seasoned with star anise, coriander, ginger, cardamom, and onion. The mushroom note is subtle and does not dominate.
  • September Morning Tuberose, oakmoss, linden blossom, red apple, jasmine sambac, myrrh, juniper wood, tonka, and sandalwood.
  • Steamy Freshly steamed basmati rice. Pure hot basmati. Designed to wear on its own or layered with other gourmand fragrances.

Other New Scents:

  • Taqueria Enceladus (Returning fragrance; originally discontinued in December 2021.) Crisp shredded iceberg lettuce, cilantro, diced fresh tomato, taco seasoning, and a warm crispy corn tortilla bowl.
  • Jimothy (Limited edition. No sample size available.) Fir needles, spruce needles, summer dry grasses, dirt, peeling bark, and a mild sweetness.

Available in both Eau de Parfum and perfume oil: Equinox, Hotter Chocolate, Lantern Light, Maple, Aspen, and Oak, September Morning, and Steamy.

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u/SherAlana — 15 days ago

Fyrinnae 2026 Autumn Scents

I have insomnia and saw that the perfume section is currently updated although the store is not open at this time (5:21 CST).

Fyrinnae Autumn Collection 2026

  • Equinox Soft amber (pinus succinefera/oleum succini), Himalayan cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense, ambrette, and mimosa.
  • Glass Noodles Stir fried glass noodles and vegetables, browned tofu, ginger, lemongrass, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Alternatively, this is close to Tom Yum.
  • Hotter Chocolate Slightly sweetened dark chocolate, dried chili pepper, and ground vanilla bean.
  • Inferno Thai basil, Thai peppers and bell peppers, vegan oyster sauce, tofu cubes, sesame oil, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic.
  • Lantern Light Dark bittersweet labdanum, frankincense, wet clay, slightly burned sugar, patchouli, oud, bitter orange, and cypress wood.
  • Maple, Aspen, and Oak Hinoki wood, caramel, oakwood, copaiba balsam, vetiver, patchouli, bergamot, and benzoin.
  • Phở Chay Vegan pho with a mushroom-based broth and seitan slices, seasoned with star anise, coriander, ginger, cardamom, and onion. The mushroom note is subtle and does not dominate.
  • September Morning Tuberose, oakmoss, linden blossom, red apple, jasmine sambac, myrrh, juniper wood, tonka, and sandalwood.
  • Steamy Freshly steamed basmati rice. Pure hot basmati. Designed to wear on its own or layered with other gourmand fragrances.

Other New Scents:

  • Taqueria Enceladus (Returning fragrance; originally discontinued in December 2021.) Crisp shredded iceberg lettuce, cilantro, diced fresh tomato, taco seasoning, and a warm crispy corn tortilla bowl.
  • Jimothy (Limited edition. No sample size available.) Fir needles, spruce needles, summer dry grasses, dirt, peeling bark, and a mild sweetness.

Available in both Eau de Parfum and perfume oil: Equinox, Hotter Chocolate, Lantern Light, Maple, Aspen, and Oak, September Morning, and Steamy.

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u/SherAlana — 15 days ago

Weight Loss Tracker

I wanted to see what everyone uses to track their weight and injections. The Weight Loss tracker on the Ola website seems to only let you log your weight. I tend to forget what week I am on so what injection amount to give and the last injection site. On Mochi you can modify the date and your weight if you input it wrong, select your injection site and input your injection amount. Since none of that iseems to be available on the Ola website I need some other way to keep track. TIA

EDIT - Thank you, I will look into GLAPP

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u/SherAlana — 16 days ago

Reducer Caps

Hello! Looking for reducer caps for the following bottles:

- Astrid

- Pulp 6mL or Amorphous 5mL - I think they are the same size.

- Black Baccara - I think these are the same size as Cardinal Scents 4mL samples...TIA

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u/SherAlana — 28 days ago

Has anyone else experienced this with Fable and Canon?

I decided to place my first order with Fable & Canon after reading a really positive review in an IOTD thread. I placed my order on June 25. At the time, the stated TAT on the website was 10 days. As we got closer to the end of that window, I checked the website again and saw the shop had closed to work through orders, which didn't concern me since that's pretty common for indie houses.

Yesterday, since my order was past the posted TAT, I sent a polite email asking for a status update. I mentioned that this was my first order and asked if they could let me know where things stood. I also said that if it wasn't going to be possible to have a shipping label and tracking by July 25, they could consider the email my formal request to cancel the order. This morning, I woke up to a refund. I guess that answers my question, but I have to admit I was a little put off that there wasn't any response to my email explaining the situation or acknowledging the cancellation request.

For those of you who have ordered from Fable & Canon before, what has the actual TAT been like in your experience? Was this just bad timing on my part, or is shipping often longer than what's posted?

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u/SherAlana — 1 month ago

Texas Patients Using DrugCrafters: Do You Have to Sign for Deliveries?

I previously used DrugCrafters with Mochi, but I recently switched to Ola Health, and my first order arrived yesterday. The only issue was that the courier rang my landlord's doorbell, and he had to sign for the package. Has anyone else had to sign for their medication? If so, is there a way to pre-sign or waive the signature requirement before delivery? I'd rather not have my landlord interrupted every few months. When I was with Mochi, the package was always left at my door without any issues. I'm wondering if this is something I should contact DrugCrafters about, or if it's because Ola Health uses a local courier instead of the shipping service Mochi used. I'd love to hear what your experience has been.

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u/SherAlana — 1 month ago

FL Relationship with Food in "Love in Sync"

I am a big Kim Myungsoo fan, but I genuinely don’t understand what the writers were thinking when they created the female lead in this drama.

**TW: Eating disorders, spoilers**

>!&#x200B;!<She’s an actress, but she barely eats. She’s constantly talking about needing to lose weight and about how much she loves watching other people eat because she feels like she can’t. On top of barely eating—which even the male lead comments on as if it’s perfectly normal—she starts taking diet pills and eventually ends up in the hospital.>!&#x200B;!< It’s 2026, and I can’t believe this is still being presented to an audience of all ages without much criticism. Am I overreacting, or did this bother anyone else

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u/SherAlana — 1 month ago
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Amorphous summer 2026 collection

Hi! I have been looking and have not come across any post reviewing the following scents and the sale is tomorrow night. If anyone has an impression of:

  • Island Peach
  • Pineapple Matcha

They would be willing to share I would be forever in your debt. TIA.

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u/SherAlana — 2 months ago

BlackSabbath Closure

I have not seen it posted here yet, but hopefully a temporary closure. I also hope the emergency resolves positively for them, they are good people.

u/SherAlana — 3 months ago