r/FemFragLab

I’ve seen so many reviews saying things like “everyone wears this” or “it’s too common now,” and I honestly don’t fully get it. I wear perfumes because I enjoy the smell, not because I need to be the only person wearing it. A lot of the fragrances people call basic are popular for a reason. I still really like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Dior Hypnotic Poison, even after hearing for years that they’re overused. Sometimes it feels like people in fragrance spaces pressure others into only liking niche or obscure stuff so they can seem more unique. But if something smells good and works for you, why does popularity suddenly make it worse? Do you avoid fragrances once they become too popular, or does that not matter to you at all?

Ahem, now I want to know… which perfumes will get you folded like a lawn chair, twisted like a pretzel, and turned every which way but loose lol.

I’ll circle back to put mine in the comments because I’m running late for work 😩 😂

I’ve tried so many perfumes and Le Labo seriously has a perfume for every situation in my life. My favorite currently is Citron 28 (Seoul exclusive I got during their online City sales). It’s a flexible fragrance so I wear it to work, casual, or going out. The citrus and floral notes are indescribably pleasant.

I like Rose 31 because it reminds me of old churches, and it’s nostalgic for me. Their Ambrette 9 is perfect for when I’m already overwhelmed and need something light but feminine. Lavande 31 is such a polarizing scent to my loved ones because they find it too powdery yet masculine, but I love it. Some of my friends say it smells like me, and I think it’s the one that receives the most compliments from strangers.

So what’s yours, and why does it make you feel such a way?

Hi everyone I'm looking for a fragrance that basically smells like the r.eal fruits. Fresh and just like summer. I love the orange and lemon essential oils but I would want something similar as a fragrance that stays longer.

I have a bergamot oil but it has something to it that I don't like. Somehow too spicy and makes my throat tingle. I tried Vetiver pamplemousse and I like the citrus note in the beginning but didn't like what stayed. I'm extremely sensitive to smells. So if it is too sweet I or too heavy I get headaches. The Vetiver pamplemousse for example was too spicy? I do not like vanilla at all. I just want it to be fresh and citrusy.

My all time favourite Parfum is chanel chance Eau de Parfum. It's not fresh but it is not too heavy not to sweet and smells so delicious. And everyone loves it on me. I've been wearing it since 2013 and people told me how good I smelled at the end of a party night - so it stays without being overwhelming

This is just so you can see what I do like. And it's probably hard to get citrus That stays for 8 hours but anything that smells realistic fresh and like summer. Without smelling like vanilla coconut or too spicy (my biggest nightmare is 4711 or anything super sweet or super heavy ) it might be the bergamot in it that I do not like in it. It's also so tingly in my throat. But from looking at what it is inside I would imagine I like it. But it smells spicy not Citrusy to me. So no shame we All like different things and I'm not saying any of those are bad I'm just very sensitive when it comes to fragrances.

Do you have any suggestions? If all fails a body mist would do too. I'm not a fragrance pro so my descriptions are very unprofessional. Hope you get what I'm looking for.

Budget wise I don't know the upper ends. I'd say upper end might be like Chanel chance eau de Parfum but I'd definitely prefer It to be. Lot cheaper 😅. I'd definitely wear it more often.

Good morning FemFragLab! What's your scent of the day? Tell us why you picked that particular fragrance and where you are off to for the day!

Another comment on this!

I cant get enough of it. I am obsessed with this.

I have read bunch of bad comments on reddit, they said smells like a meat etc. so i decided to skip buying it. BUT.. i just could not..
it def is very sexy without screaming. its very feminine. i wish it was little last longer but i am okey as is. this is def the smell i want to sniff all day long.
I am still on the market looking for layering. and i'd like to read what do you think about missing person and what notes to layer with^^

That’s it. That’s the post.

Anyone smell the similarities between this and SDJ 76 and Sensual Amber? BBW Luminous and Imari?

Hello!

I’ve historically had a very sensitive nose, so I’ve avoided perfumes for most of my life. Recently I’ve been more interested in them, so I’ve been dabbling here and there with perfumes that I can wear and actually enjoy.

The first perfume I found that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE is Bianco Latte. I love gourmand scents, especially with vanilla, and this scent is perfect to me. I can wear it, it isn’t too strong, it smells amazing to me and I’ve gotten a lot of compliments wearing it already.

On the opposite side, I tried Glossier You, and it was too “sharp” and strong. I didn’t like the scent and it irritated my nose.

I saw a post saying vanilla perfume is bad in summer? 😭 So I’m hoping to get some recommendations to replace Bianco Latte in the summer. I need something that is gourmand-ish, but won’t make people go “yuck” in summer, but something that isn’t too strong that will irritate my nose. I’m leaning towards Coconut being a primary note!

Apparently I am very much into bergamot-forward fragrances as evidenced by my collection. Any recommendations or favorites for summertime? I currently have:

Bal D’Afrique
Mistpouffer
Bynomads - Oud Kyphi