so i think if you like the idea of pastry-ish perfumes you should definitely go for a vanilla scent!! this is kind of niche but theres this company called ginger june candle co that sells a perfume oil called âvanilla oakâ and it smells AMAZING. its about to be discontinued tho so get your hands on it asap!! however if you want a spray perfume, anthropologie sells a nice vanilla scent that comes in two sizes
another good option (more on the floral side, but still light and sweet) is la vie est belle from lancĂŽme!! its absolutely HEAVENLY and def isnât too dramatic for everyday use (+ the bottle is adorable)
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I work at Nordstrom so itâs hard to choose considering Iâm trying different stuff all the time but here are a few bottles I always go back to, especially great for spring/summer:
Jo Malone - Orange Blossom $72 1oz
Honey⊠this is soooo⊠this is so beautiful it makes me feel both so mature and darling. Punching, nearly pure clementine flower, softened by honeysuckle and white lilac, slightly woody and powdery. Elegant. Couldnât name a more perfect spring scent. Simple so effective.
^ Mixes beautifully with Matcha Meditation from Maison Margielaâs Replica line
Gier Ness - Laila $68 1.7oz
âThe essence of Norwayâ
It sure is. Apparently there is a weird Disney affiliation but please donât let that deter you this is one of the prettiest scents Iâve ever sniffed it smells like crisp, clean spring air. Not in an overly floral way either. Very natural. Effortless. Charming. impressive lasting power. I get SO many compliments on this one.
Chanel - Paris - Ădimbourg $113 1.7oz
No no no trust me. This is nothing like the others. Inspired by the Scottish Highlands, itâs woody, earthy, mossy, fresh with spice. Itâs like everything that is currently on trend in fragrance but through a super classy, traditional sort of âŠold money⊠lens. Trust.
^Mixes beautifully with You by Glossier
Might be worth adding that as curious and adventurous as I am with trying new scents, I also very easily develop migraines and tummy aches from many of them. These are all tried and true safe options for sensitive girls like me.
Apr 27, 2024
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echoing a lot of what has already been saidâŠ
1. Try on a ton of perfumes. Sephora, department stores, etc have testers. Donât spray it onto the paper, spray it on your skin and pay attention to how it fades or stays through the day.
2. Think about what you like. Both in general and on you! As you try perfumes you will start to figure out that some notes work and some donât. I love citrus smells in my house but not on my skin, for example. Gardenia smells awful on me and now I can avoid all those perfumes! Think too about other scents you already like to wearâ maybe in hair care or deodorant for example. Looking at the notes in my fave old spice deodorant helped me pick my first perfume!
3. think about the effect you want to have. Do you want the scent to show up when you walk in the room? Do you want it to be a more intimate smell? are there people In your life or workplace with sensitivity youâll want to pay attention to? Some scents are more piercing, and some have higher sillage Which will make them more noticeable.
4. Dip into social media but donât take it too seriously. There are tons of perfume tiktokers with huge collections and lots of advice. This can be helpful but ultimately, fragrance is so individualized and you canât smell it on you nor do most of us have influencer budgets for enormous fragrance collections (also, itâs just not practical imo).
5. If you can afford it, consider buying a discovery set from an independent or niche perfume house. This is a good way to try a bunch of scents and support smaller businesses! if you are interested in more designer mainstream scents, there are a ton of discounted name brand perfumes at tj maxx/marshalls type places, or you can get a rollerball/travel size at sephora to see if a perfume is one you will like wearing daily.
most importantly, have fun with it!! Enjoy!!
Apr 17, 2024
Do you ever smell a certain scent and it reminds you of a person, time, or place? For example, when I smell pink sugar it reminds me of the middle school locker room after walking the mile.
I love how a smell could be a bookmark in your life. So why not make it a beautiful scent that one day you will probably smell and think, âwhat was I thinking?â
Recently Iâve been into this perfume by Andrea Maack that smells like harvested potatoes in Iceland. Another one from room 1015 with interesting notes of carrot seeds, jasmine, and musk. Lastly, my most recent purchase is from Villa Erbatium and smells like the inside of a refrigerated flower shop - cut stems, cool air, cellophane wrapping and all.
Feb 6, 2025
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itâs this super fun little site that lets you pick a city and listen to a local radio station while watching a video from someoneâs dash cam as theyâre driving through the city of choice!
Dec 6, 2024
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such a good song to dance to, but also very good for locking tf in while running, studying, etc; itâs basically the perfect winter arc song
Dec 6, 2024
anytime i hear it i literally stop whatever im doing and sing along for the whole thing. the intro is so recognizable and its just that kind of song that always makes you want to crank the volume!! someone better play it at my funeral so i can live for 3 more minutes.
Dec 12, 2024