r/FemFragLab

I already have:
• Paper +
• Gold -
• Moss +

And I love all of them equally. They are strong and masculine- they last for hours on my clothes & skin and the sillage is great! People always give me compliments and my boyfriend loves them on me as well.

Paper+ opens with a masculine, sharp edge that I absolutely love, then gradually softens into something warm, intimate, and effortlessly comforting. Bold without being overpowering—such a beautifully balanced fragrance.

Gold- opens with a pillowy softness that feels smooth and comforting, yet it still carries a strong, distinctly masculine presence. Warm, confident, and effortlessly refined—such a beautifully balanced fragrance.

Moss+ opens with a deeply green, earthy freshness that feels grounded, calming, and distinctly masculine. It brings to mind a quiet walk through a lush forest, with the peacefulness of nature surrounding you—even when you’re indoors. Rich yet effortless, Moss+ feels both refreshing and comforting, creating a serene sense of balance that makes it an easy favorite.
Also: more thoughts on Moss+ (lol I’m crazy)
Moss+ reminds me of a refined older gentleman—like my father or grandfather sitting at an oakwood bar, smoking cigars in the middle of the African savannah. It has a deeply green, earthy freshness that feels grounded, calming, and distinctly masculine, blending the peacefulness of nature with the warm, timeless character of a well-worn wooden bar.

Excited about my new editions:
• Book -
• Juice
• Juice -
• Gold +
• Velvet -

Have any of you tried these and what are your thoughts?
Are all Commodity scents similar profiles with the masculinity notes? Are any of them remotely feminine? I don’t mind how masculine these are so far, I am just curious if any of them sway towards more feminine?

This is from an old Seventeen magazine from February 2004. Which fragrance category do you fall into, and would you blind-buy any of the scents featured in the chart?

From the November 2004 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

Find Your Perfect Fragrance!

Fragrances aren’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re sexy or sweet, bohemian or trendy, choose a perfume that reflects your unique personality and personal style. What’s your fragrance style according to these categories?

Do you agree with the scent recommendation based on the category you associate with the most? This is from the January 2000 issue of Seventeen magazine. This was put together by Laura Kenney, who was an editor at Seventeen.

Ok yes this is expensive. My account and I are extremely aware LOL but is it nuclear!?!?!?! In a good way!!!!! YESSS!!! I am a collector, and have around a 50-60 full bottle collection and have never been so consistent with a layering combo or even individually worn ONE of my bottles as much as I’ve been pounding this combo. I’ve worn this every single day for at least a month. Absolutely insane to me. I walked into a crystal shop where they were burning fresh incense and the owner immediately complimented me upon walking in saying she could smell me OVER her incense but in a non offensive way. For context Bo (by liis) and Gaiac 10 (by le labo) are both warm cozy woody scents they are almost cousins in my opinion and Morn to Dusk is this perfect soft girly pop cupcake scent that doesn’t feel childish and DEFINITELY not cloying that adds almost like a layer of frosting ontop of the woody skin vibes underneath THEN THE LOCCITANE CRÈME BRÛLÉE BODY SPRAY??? (Keep in mind i am a Loccitane HATER) adds this rich chocolate musk that makes everything sing together like a melody. I’m absolutely obsessed. Forget my combo though each bottle deserves a sniff! I’d be down to say they’re all BB safe too. Happy smelling 🩷

pick your favorite knockoff bodega edition‼️ think my favorite is be sexy NYC 😭

Notes: “strawberry”apple, marshmallow, freesia, vanilla, musk.

This opens with a super snappy tart green apple note 🍏 which I love. Very bright, fresh and crisp, almost sparkling. Then you get a ton of fluffy pink sweetness. It doesn’t give realistic marshmallow it’s just a very airy scent. I don’t really get any vanilla or creaminess. It’s essentially sweet, airy/fluffy, fresh, tart green apple, pink & girly smelling, and slightly floral. Very youthful, playful, fun and carefree, not taking itself seriously at all. Synthetic but in a way I enjoy. Definitely a happy scent.

I do get the resemblance between my devotion, but there’s def differences (this is coming from someone who’s #1 perfume is MD). My devotion is sweeter w pear + blackcurrant and has a very noticeable creamyyy milky vanilla base, while this is just fluffy pink sweetness w the green apple. I love this dna tho so I own and enjoy both of them but if I had to choose, my devotion will always be my #1.
💖🍏🍬🤍🍦☁️✨🌸

I ordered Liis' latest release, Forest Sounds, and wanted to leave a review :) I love this house and was super excited when I saw the announcement! ​Then I got nervous because of the ozone note and my bad luck with Guerlain's new L'huerre Bleu release. (Thankfully, they're nothing alike)

Review: The opening is a bit camphorous, with aeromatic green notes similar to eucalyptus or lavendar essential oils. At this stage, it reminds me a bit of Hiram Green's Arcadia, aesop's Hwyl, or even Chanel's sycamore (not that it's one to one with any of these other frags, but it has a similar profile and vibe to me).

As it dries down, it takes on more of an airy, fougere quality, like men's shaving cream, only more natural smelling. Sometimes the Yuzu peaks through the spicy woodiness and brightens things up. I agree with other reviews that this smells very humid, earthy, and atmospheric, like being in a pine forest right after a storm.

Bottom line: Smells good! I can see myself wearing this through the fall, winter, and during early spring storms :)

If you're a fan of sweet gourmands or very girly perfumes, this is absolutely not a safe blind buy. It's very different from Liis' most popular fragrances, like choux choux, of true minds, and ethereal wave. I think Forest Sounds fits really well into their line up though, it just occupies a specific niche that might not be everyone's cup of tea. I find it much more unisex than the rest of Liis' fragrances and can see people saying it's too masculine for them. And FYI: Liis does not take returns!! so don't blind buy this from their site lol. I think samples are starting to pop up on decants sites now.

Please let me know what you think if you tried this already!! I'm dieing to know what other people think and parfumo only has one review :')

Sharing scans from the December 2007 issue of Harper’s Bazaar featuring the fragrance editorial “Find Your Best Scent.” It’s a fun snapshot of fragrance advice from the late 2000s, with recommendations for what’s right for evenings, work, weekends, and special occasions. It’s interesting to see how fragrances were categorized and marketed for different settings.

What do you think of their recommendations?

Don't get me wrong—it's really good! But if you already own the Destin de Balmain EDP, buying Destin De Balmain Parfum is likely redundant.

Here is my HONEST breakdown of how they compare on my skin:
The Scent Profile: They smell incredibly close. The core DNA is essentially the same, and upon initial spray, they are way too similar to justify owning both.
My Wear Style: I don’t personally segregate my collection by season or time of day, so the "day vs. night" distinction doesn't carry much weight for me.

The Subtle but Distinct Differences:
EDP: More airy, bright, and diffusive. Because of the alcohol ratio, it projects much better into the air.
Parfum: Warmer and denser. It creates a closer-to-skin personal scent bubble, though it does offer a slightly longer overall wear time.

Final Verdict: If you are just looking for the overall better performer of the two, I highly recommend sticking with the EDP. However, if you are a collector of the house and just wanted to want it for the bottle, go ahead because the juice itself is excellent.

📌 For those who have tried both, are you finding them redundant on your skin too?b

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after being discontinued for TWO DECADES, Pacifica is bringing legacy frags back (wink wink Tibetan Mountain Temple)

frothing at the mouth right now