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For a bottle that's all white and looks ethereal, Perles de Lalique smells and feels quite eerie and spectral. This is another one of those scents that I sought out due to rumours of it being similar to Dior Midnight Poison. And just like YSL Elle, I can see why people might think it's reminiscent of MP but it's quite different and has an identity of its own.

PdL opens with a minty or camphorous note that is similar to Elle. No, it's not the nostril burning note that's present in Tubereuse Criminelle, it falls more in the realm of menthol rather than Vicks VapoRub. The opening camphorous feeling passes and the rose comes through. This rose is not the dewy rose, neither is it a juicy or a jammy rose. This rose is cold and edgy, it's dark but not dense, it's earthy but not muddy. This rose is unique.

As someone who grew bored of rose scents and felt that Diptyque Eau Rose was the best out there, PdL changed my mind. This rose really intrigued me. I think the patchouli and pepper in this really do something very different to the rose.

The scent dries down to something fluffy, something woody, something dusty. PdL is not one to stay too long, I get five hours of her before she's disappeared. Despite being cold, PdL feels better suited for cooler weather and doesn't do well when the weather is hot and humid.

Overall, I'm in love with PdL. Just like Amethyst, I feel this one is underrated and underappreciated. PdL is not a scent, it's a vibe. She's not fun, she's not flirty. She's cold, she's aloof, she's ghostly.

Decluttering Organza tester with box

Levels ~35ml/50ml

Source: Khanna

Rs.2700 shipped

No hold or negotiations pls

Decluttering to make space

Decluttering Organza tester with box

Levels ~35ml/50ml

Source: Khanna

Rs.2700 shipped

No hold or negotiations pls

Decluttering to make space

Retail with box

Levels ~65ml/100ml

Source Yogeshkumari

3900 shipped

No hold or negotiations

Need to make space in my wardrobe

Retail with box

Levels ~65ml/100ml

Source Yogeshkumari

3900 shipped

No hold or negotiations

Need to make space in my wardrobe

I’ve worn Lancome Poeme so much over the last 14 years that this is probably my 7th bottle by now.

On my skin Poeme opens bright and a little sweet (almost feels like honey but not as sweet as some of the Houbigants), then quickly turns into that thick floral it is known for. The florals feel warm and slightly honeyed rather than fresh and airy, quite classic rather than modern. It can feel dramatic if you overspray but when worn in moderation, it feels elegant and easy to wear. The drydown is smooth, sweet, creamy and gentle.

Poeme is not a minimal scent and it doesn’t try to be. I think it works best when you’re in the mood for something with presence.

Longevity is one of the reasons I keep repurchasing it. On clothes it lasts all day, and on skin maybe 6 to 8 hours. Projection is noticeable for the first couple of hours, especially if I do more than a few sprays, then it calms down into a steady scent bubble that people still pick up when they’re close.

I don't think I can ever have a 'signature scent' because I love wearing something different every few days. But from all the perfumes I have, Poeme has been a constant in my collection year on year. It's warm, well-blended florals with solid performance.

I first came across Serge Lutens Fleurs d’Oranger as a recommendation from a fellow facebook fraghead when I was looking for recommendations relating to an orange blossom floral perfume.

Almost every brand has its take on Fleurs D'Oranger but Serge Lutens' is the one I love the most. All the others I've tried usually focus on the orange or citrus more than the "fleurs". SL's take is more of a white floral mix. Alongside the orange blossom, there’s jasmine (which I love). It gives the fragrance a fuller floral feel without becoming indolic. It adds a creaminess that keeps it from being too clean or sharp on my skin.

As it dries down, there’s a warm quality that comes through. It's supposed to have a cumin note which seems to bother some reviewers but my nose doesn't get cumin in this at all.

I’m obsessed with it enough that I also wear it to bed sometimes. It’s one of the few fragrances that is perfect to wear during the day but still comforting when I’m winding down at night.

Projection is noticeable in the first hour, longevity is good too. I can put it on in the morning and still smell it later in the day, with the orange blossom and jasmine still showing up even after it softens.

Overall, SL Fleurs d’Oranger is my go-to when I want a thick orange blossom with white flowers.

I love powdery scents and Donna Karan Cashmere Mist EDP is exactly the kind of scent I reach for when I want something powdery and comfortable.

It is soft and clean from the beginning, and settles into a warm, musky powder that stays consistent without turning sharp or overly sweet. It feels easy to wear and still comes across as put together.

On longevity, it lasts well on me. The projection is moderate at first, then it calms down and wears closer. People nearby can notice it, but it does not fill a whole room.

The bottle is gorgeous, looks like something you want to keep on display instead of hiding in a drawer.