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Lmao finished AU3 yesterday, and Kiera eavesdropping and trying to listen multiple times reminded me of India S1. I don't think it was scripted like everyone else, because if it was so anticlimactic, why would it be scripted? Eavesdropping isn't something that could never happen; it was Purav and Harsh's cockiness and carelessness that Uorfi got to know about their plan. In UKS2, Harry constantly shushes Ross and tells him not to talk about any Traitor strategy in broad daylight because anybody could hear. So discussing it in open was stupid on Purav and Harsh's part; it served them well.

Keeping that aside, AUS3 is one of the best seasons out there. I liked it more than UKS2. It was genuinely sooooo goodd!!!!!!! Loved the faithfuls in this one; they had some meta gameplay

Finished UK S1 few days ago, and it was so wholesome; these people became such good friends in the show. After it ended, I genuinely felt kinda hollow, like when you finish a really good fictional show and get attached to the characters. Meanwhile, the Indian version is still having Bigg Boss fights. Look at the way they do tasks in the UK version, the money mattters for them so they put their 100% in the tasks. It was so fun to watch everyone put so much effort for tasks

The difference between the contestants is MASSIVE. I don't think we are getting civilians anytime soon, but hopefully somewhere down the line. The influencers and celebs mostly seem to have a massive ego, the money doesn't really matter for them and they are more inteersted in drama. I don't want this show to turn into Bigg Boss

>For a little context on the name and concept behind the scent: Blanche Bete literally means 'White Beast' in French. The concept behind this scent is basically a unicorn, with its whole fantasy folklore origin - making it all a 'mythical and pious' account.

I was pretty convinced that Blanche Bete would be a sour disaster on my skin after trying Zadig and Voltaire This Is Her. The idea of white florals with lactonic or gourmand notes just doesn't sit right with me. This Is Her went raging foul milk on my skin....like...literally an unwashed saucepan that had milk in it and should have been washed properly but stinks of the remnants of milk. Now I know some people love it because SKIN CHEMISTRY flips the game when it comes to milk scents. So, after my experience with This Is Her, I thought perfumes with a similar scent pyramid would also go sour on my skin.

I still decided to try Blanche Bete because it is just so hyped. And boy, was I STUNNED!

On my skin, Blanche Bete is a smooth, yummy, delectably sweet coconut milk scent. It starts off light, but as it progresses, it becomes richer and warmer, with the tonka, vanilla and cacao emerging from beneath. Think of a warm, steaming glass of sweetened coconut and vanilla-flavoured milk with crushed tonka in it and dusted with cocoa powder. It flows like a silk slip dress on you; that's how smooth this scent is. It is absolutely DIVINE and delicious, like you are in heaven, with everything around you pristine white and an indulgent treat being offered.

Some people think it's a flormand, which is obvious given the tuberose and jasmine in the notes. But thankfully for me, I don't get the florals. This is one of the rare cases where these heavy white florals aren't throwing me off. Coconut isn't even a listed note, but somehow all the notes come together to make it smell like coconut milk (and it's not just me who thinks this; many get coconut milk from it).

I look forward to trying Lattafa Her Confession now, which is said to be a dupe. Paris Corner Lactea Divina is also a dupe. Both have pretty mixed reviews, but I hope I am able to find a dupe because this is just SO GORGEOUS UGHHHHH (and so expensive...).

I feel like consistent group focus sessions are extremely lucrative and create healthy competition within the group too. I have a Telegram group for group studies on the Forest app; it has been quiet lately since a few OG members have achieved their goals. Looking for new members now. If you are interested and want to do consistent focus sessions (bonus if you focus 8+ hours a day or 40-50 hours a week), please DM me, and I'll share the QR code to join.

Tested Elizabeth Arden White Tea Florale on a whim recently, and hold your horses if you like Mugler Alien Goddess, for this is its cousin (call it a dupe if you want).

I feel like you will love this if you are a simp for Alien Goddess like me, and you will like this if Alien Goddess is too much for you. This is a fresher and softer counterpart.

White Tea Florale opens with fresh, almost crisp, and dewy freesia and lily of the valley, alongside a tea note that, in my opinion, is way more sophisticated and well done than Green Tea. The tea in Wulong Cha/Green Tea DNA gets too spicy and dark for my liking. But in Florale, it reminds me of a Bridgerton lady wearing clean, white lace; I am thinking Francesca. I also like the bottle more; it's slim and sleek.

It develops into this sweet, creamy honeysuckle and orris in the next few minutes that never gets heavy. The floral accord remains intact, but it melts from the crispness of the opening to creaminess, eventually joining the depth of musk, amber, and tonka. It's sweet, floral, creamy, yet fresh. This part is a dead ringer for the creamy dry down of Alien Goddess, just lighter, smoother, and way more summer-appropriate.

I have wanted to shout from the rooftops ever since because I haven't seen anybody mention the similarities. Is it just me? Am I going crazy? Because I was definitely testing around a lot, but I distinctly remember this one and sniffing my hand multiple times to confirm (the only other scent I tested that day which didn't leave my nose or mind was MAB Tilia).

Performance is pretty mid; it lasted about 3-4 hours on my skin. Either way, this is a beautiful scent. Let me know your thoughts.

I loveeedddddd Mousetrap through and through, the ending imo was so poetic and unqiue. I loved that the characters were grey and it was all very convoluted. Noja plot armour is stupid but I love it cuz I was rooting for him (so crazy they made us root for him?😭) I enjoyed it so much and it had me scratching my head

Mouse is the masterpiece that needs no introduction, though I think it went downhill in second half and they dragged it too much

Big Mouth/Mouse was also really good and interesting thriller

She deserved it! Played so well, so elegantly, stayed calm THROUGHOUT, never ever panicked, took out the smartest innocents and blackmailed the last remaining smart innocent, and I loved that she didn't betray her fellow traitor at the end. Krystle is really shining bright like a crystal

Bought these from my local market, the collection was pretty good, just at Rs 30 each

YEEEEE FINALLY A PRETTY FLOWER, I love this one and I'm so happy we are getting it this month

I made two batches, and the second (the 1st pic is the 2nd batch) turned out way better, with a crunchier crust (figured out the proper temperature and settings for that one).

More than homemade, this is assembled. Got pizza base and sauce from the market, but at least now I know how to make the sauce more flavourful and the crust crunchy. Hopefully, one day I'll knead my own dough.

I made two batches, and the second (1st pic is 2nd batch) turned out way better with a crunchier crust

More than homemade, this is assembled. Got pizza base and sauce from the market, but at least now I know how to make the sauce more flavourful and the crust crunchy. Hopefully, one day I'll knead my own dough.