I think it's true: the older you become, the more fragrances you need in rotation. Sign of aging? Maybe 馃槀! I usually hoard perfumes at the end of the year because they鈥檙e relatively cheaper and there鈥檚 a lot of sale going on and these are the ones I鈥檓 gonna use all year-round. I don鈥檛 know about you but I鈥檓 the kind of person who assigns fragrances on specific moments because wherever I am in my life, if I get a whiff of a scent that I once used in that certain occasion or moment, my brain would automatically transport me back to that moment in time.
So here I am sharing some of the fragrances in my cabinet that I personally use that also I recommend to anyone where you don't need to break the bank. This video is from my 鈥楾ok as I promised to break the tedium of this blogosphere with my beach and travel photos.
I want to know your favorites!
And yeah, I finally surrendered to the TikTok gods and I鈥檝e been browsing that app mindlessly sometimes.
I crave violets in the fall, not the spring 馃挏 for many years we would spend August in France & I would treat myself to an inexpensive bottle of Violettes de Toulouse, so that fragrance is forever associated with the end of summer now 馃崈馃崅馃崄 that soft soapy skin scent smells like showers after the beach, sweaters as the air starts to cool, days getting shorter & summer tans fading (yes yes I know) 馃挏 this discontinued Calypso Violette is one of my fav cheapies, a simple soapy violet that actually wears pretty well. I've been mystified by the disappearance of the original Violette de Toulouse and Violette de Parma perfumes - like they're just gone. Are they out of fashion? Out of production? I'm desperate for a new bottle of each and would love to know if anyone else has seen them...it's been too long since I've travelled to France. Next summer I plan to go and search for my elusive violet perfume in person... #perfumewhisperer #perfumelovers #fragrancelover #violets #violettedetoulouse #violettadiparma #soapy #fraghead #perfumecollection #rareperfume #discontinuedperfume https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2hf1Ogk3D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Two of my favorite fragrances from the house of Parfums De Marly. Layton and Herod. One is great all year around (Layton) with a spiced apple aroma and one is a tobacco laced vanilla compliment monster which shines in the winter months.
One of the best parts of my birthday was meeting @missvictoriachristian brand ambassador and daughter of @clivechristianperfume It just so happened that on my actual birthday, the Clive Christian brand was having an event to launch their 150th Anniversary collection at @neimanmarcusatlanta on my actual birthday. She gave an incredible presentation on the history of the Crown Perfumery Company and Clive Christian. It was an unexpected, delightful treat to see. She even had the harpist there play happy birthday for me on the harp. If you know me, you know I love fragrance, and it鈥檚 always a special moment to meet those whom are behind the world鈥檚 best crafted and created scents. Thanks Miss Victoria for the special moment and my 1st entrance into the Clive Christian house. #november #scorpio #happybirthday #london #atlanta #fragrance #fraghead #fragrances #clivechristianperfume #clivechristian #smellgood https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck98CosASLG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Noses are fickle. I've had Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori for men for years and never felt very excited about it. Last week I sprayed it and thought, "How have I missed this delicious warm lemony goodness?" 馃崑 Hanae Mori is like a pop of lemon candy but never cloyingly sweet. I don't usually like citrus but it's balanced here by the warmth of vanilla, chocolate and jasmine which are in turn steadied by aromatic lavender. This is a surprisingly balanced gourmand, bringing together sweet and fresh and warm and cool notes into perfect harmony. I bought this for a song over a decade ago but it's quite a bit harder to find now. Have you tried this one? ----------------------------------- #happiness #hanaemori #lemon #vanilla #gourmand #perfume #fragrance #designer #aromatic #sweet #sotd #smellgood #humpday #chocolate #jasmine #instaperfume #fraghead #fragrancereview #fragaddict #candy #unisex https://www.instagram.com/p/CfqvF87u9O4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Fragrance for a warm, cloudy humid day 鈽侊笍 I can feel the rain hanging in the sky, & everything has soft edges & washed out tones 鈽侊笍 a perfect day for my beloved @guerlain Apr猫s L'Ond茅e 鈽侊笍 if this fragrance had a colour it would be a soft pale lavender 鈽傦笍 if it was a texture, it would be a crisp cool @libertylondon cotton, barely there 馃尙 馃I've always wondered what an Apr猫s L'Ond茅e drink or dessert would be. Any ideas? 馃 #1906 #vintageperfume #guerlainperfume #apreslondee #perfumewhisperer #perfumelovers #fragrancelovers #fraghead #perfumeblogger #fragranceblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CfexyeQFSW2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Carmindy Beauty has launched its first fragrance with Scent Beauty called WANDERLOVE!聽馃槏 馃挒 WANDERLOVE by Carmindy Beauty is a gorgeous light summer fragrance that reminds me of the beach! I really love it!聽 馃挆 Scent Profile: 馃尭 Top Notes: Coconut, Peach, Salty Breeze Accord 馃尭聽Middle Notes: Gardenia, Jasmine 馃尭聽Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk 馃挓 The Travel Size and Discovery Size of this fragrance is available at the link below! https://www.octoly.com/c/hg49n/r/hbg6f聽 #ScentBeautygiftedme @scentbeauty @carmindybeauty #scentbeauty #wanderlove #octolyfamily聽#carmindized #summerfragrance #fruityfragrance #floralfragrance #fraghead #fragluv #perfumereview聽#perfumereviews #fragfam #instaperfume #fragrancereview聽#fragrancereviews #qvcbeauty #perfumeblogger #perfumelovers #scentoftheday #skincareinfluencer #beautyskincareinfluencer #fragranceblogger #fruityscent #beautyfaves #perfumedupe #fragcom #fragcommunity #wanderloveperfume #perfumephotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFYXZvpE0s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=