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zoeymaicaboo

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #220 on: May 18, 2013, 12:13:50 pm »
^sis, pa help please since you seem to know a lot about perfumes :)
i don't really buy perfumes for myself, most of what i have are just gifts or pasalubong, hehe. but i do appreciate a good scent, parang nakaka uplift kasi ng mood.

i usually like mild floral scents, with a hint of musk. basta hindi granny-ish or nakakahilo, and  i don't like fruity or overly citrus scents.

i currently like gucci flora, but i only apply very little kasi medyo overpowering yung "musky" dry down nya pag maraming spritz . the problem is hindi ma smell ng sister ko on me, para daw hindi ako naka perfume. can you suggest a similar,less musky scent with moderate sillage?

i've also tried burberry baby touch since it's what my sister is currently using. i love the mild powdery scent, pero hindi rin nag la-last on me. ( but i don't like overly powdery scents, yung parang generic baby powder lang talaga ang amoy, hehe)

and what do you think about tresor in love by lancome? floral din ba? parang nice kasi yung description online and chic and classy  yung bottle, hehe. thanks sis! :)

imyourangel

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #221 on: May 18, 2013, 12:38:35 pm »
Marks and Spencer perfume (which I don't know the name.. Lol it was given to me without a box eh)
Burberry Sport
Eclat :)

stacies83221

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #222 on: May 18, 2013, 04:29:46 pm »
^sis, pa help please since you seem to know a lot about perfumes :)
i don't really buy perfumes for myself, most of what i have are just gifts or pasalubong, hehe. but i do appreciate a good scent, parang nakaka uplift kasi ng mood.

i usually like mild floral scents, with a hint of musk. basta hindi granny-ish or nakakahilo, and  i don't like fruity or overly citrus scents.

i currently like gucci flora, but i only apply very little kasi medyo overpowering yung "musky" dry down nya pag maraming spritz . the problem is hindi ma smell ng sister ko on me, para daw hindi ako naka perfume. can you suggest a similar,less musky scent with moderate sillage?

i've also tried burberry baby touch since it's what my sister is currently using. i love the mild powdery scent, pero hindi rin nag la-last on me. ( but i don't like overly powdery scents, yung parang generic baby powder lang talaga ang amoy, hehe)

and what do you think about tresor in love by lancome? floral din ba? parang nice kasi yung description online and chic and classy  yung bottle, hehe. thanks sis! :)

By the way sis, are you planning on using this as an everyday scent, like more of a signature scent?

Re: Gucci Flora, do you have the edt or the edp version? ( the edp bottle should have a yellow-colored juice). Maybe your sister is anosmic to it or may your skin just soaks up the perfume. If it helps, try using an odorless body oil and apply it on the spots where you spray on your perfume. It usually helps in making the scent stay longer. Maybe you need a stronger, heavier perfume. Our body chemistries have a big say on how the perfumes behave on our skin. I suggest you go and test different perfumes and see how these turn out before buying them. Remember to spray it on your skin and not on the test papers, because there is a big difference. And only up to 3 perfumes per testing because our noses get fatigued after a while and in the end, they will all smell the same to you.

As for Powdery perfumes, try the Chloe Love,Chloe and Chanel Eau Premiere. Once you can get past through the opening notes and wait for the drydown, these are lovely scents.

Love Chloe can be a bit strong powdery upon the opening, but the powder mellows done as the florals come into the picture. There is musk here, but it is not that dominant. This will probably remind you of baby shampoo, dusting powders, fine handmade soaps or the smell of makeups. However, doesn't smell like perfume at all, IMO. It is super feminine, could blend beautifully with your natural skinscent and nobody will realize that you are wearing a perfume, which is what I love about Love, Choe. The staying powder is also very good. It lasts up to 10 hours on me.

Chanel Eau Premiere has the same spirit as the original Chanel No 5 but sans the strong Aldehyde ( aldehyde usually cause headaches because of its sharpness, especially on the opening). There is powder here too when you to the heart of the fragrance, it turns into this clean powdery scent which is very refreshing.  The only concern i see with Eau Premier is that you might not like the chanel no 5 similiarity, plus it could turn bitter on your skin. On the otherhand, EP's strong point here is that it is a more wearable, updated version of Chanel no 5 and the staying power, though as not as very good as the original No 5, it still lasts around 4, tops 6 hours on me.

re: Lancome Tresor in Love is a peachy, rose perfume. It is alright... Inoffensive and safe. I am sorry, but in my opinion, and not to sound like a snob, I find it a bit generic. But hey, if you tried it and you find it gorge on you, why not, right? Your preference is what really matters. :) But if i may suggest, since you seem to be drawn to roses, try Stella McCartney Stella, D&G The One Rose or  Bvlgari Rose Essentialle.

I hope this helps sis. Remember, wear the perfume that you like and not just to please others. :)  Good luck on perfume hunting! :)
« Last Edit: May 18, 2013, 04:36:20 pm by stacies83221 »

zoeymaicaboo

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #223 on: May 18, 2013, 05:40:55 pm »
^wow, thanks so much sis stacies83221 for the very thorough explanation. i truly appreciate it :)
bongga, parang vip consultation with a perfume guru, lol!

i have the edp sa gucci flora.  there's something about the scent that i really like, although i can't quite point it out.  if i can tweak it, gusto ko yung top notes(?)- the first scent i get when it hasn't mellowed down on my skin yet. gusto ko ganun lang cya and hindi mag change pag dry down.   and i love that it lasts long on my clothes, even freshly laundered clothes may slight hint pa rin ng flora :)

i'm looking for a signature scent sana sis, I like scents na hindi in your face :)  And i haven't tried the tresor yet, i was just browsing around online for floral scents.
hmm, love chloe certainly sounds very interesting- medyo pricey pala, wish na lang may bibigay sakin from abroad  ;D
   
The problem is, i can't really pinpoint or tell the "notes" apart , so usually it's either i like a scent or i don't.
ex: i don't like el pleasures - something about it gives me a headache ; clinique happy not so much;juicy couture scents na super "sweet" are not my thing; i kinda like white musk from the body shop but i'm not too crazy about it.  But if you ask me why, di na ako maka explain, hehe :)

by the way sis, which variant from the bvulgari omnia line would you suggest?  My sister has crystalline (super borrow lang ako kay sisterette  ;)  ) , but for me the scent is too soft/faint. do you think amethyste or coral would b nice? thanks sis!
« Last Edit: May 18, 2013, 07:40:12 pm by zoeymaicaboo »

hun_nie08

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #224 on: May 21, 2013, 04:24:35 am »
Hmm... im looking other scents yung D&G lang kasi yung sakin e.. papabili ilit ako sa friend ko na uuwi sa dubai....

sa mga pang lalaki ano po ba masuuggest nyo nga sisses? pang regalo kay bf hihi! ;) tia

cocinelle

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #225 on: May 21, 2013, 10:00:18 am »
D&G Light Blue
Paris Hilton Heiress
Chloe EDP
Still by J.lo
Glow by J.lo
Viva La Juicy

Depende sa mood! :)

cocinelle

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #226 on: May 21, 2013, 10:03:12 am »
Hmm... im looking other scents yung D&G lang kasi yung sakin e.. papabili ilit ako sa friend ko na uuwi sa dubai....

sa mga pang lalaki ano po ba masuuggest nyo nga sisses? pang regalo kay bf hihi! ;) tia

try Massimo Dutti for men The one in green bottle is my favorite. I think it's sold in Dubai . Not a famous brand in the Philippines though. :)

stacies83221

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #227 on: May 21, 2013, 06:13:44 pm »
^wow, thanks so much sis stacies83221 for the very thorough explanation. i truly appreciate it :)
bongga, parang vip consultation with a perfume guru, lol!

i have the edp sa gucci flora.  there's something about the scent that i really like, although i can't quite point it out.  if i can tweak it, gusto ko yung top notes(?)- the first scent i get when it hasn't mellowed down on my skin yet. gusto ko ganun lang cya and hindi mag change pag dry down.   and i love that it lasts long on my clothes, even freshly laundered clothes may slight hint pa rin ng flora :)

i'm looking for a signature scent sana sis, I like scents na hindi in your face :)  And i haven't tried the tresor yet, i was just browsing around online for floral scents.
hmm, love chloe certainly sounds very interesting- medyo pricey pala, wish na lang may bibigay sakin from abroad  ;D
   
The problem is, i can't really pinpoint or tell the "notes" apart , so usually it's either i like a scent or i don't.
ex: i don't like el pleasures - something about it gives me a headache ; clinique happy not so much;juicy couture scents na super "sweet" are not my thing; i kinda like white musk from the body shop but i'm not too crazy about it.  But if you ask me why, di na ako maka explain, hehe :)

by the way sis, which variant from the bvulgari omnia line would you suggest?  My sister has crystalline (super borrow lang ako kay sisterette  ;)  ) , but for me the scent is too soft/faint. do you think amethyste or coral would b nice? thanks sis!

Sis, re: gucci flora, sana nga linear yung amoy nya, di nagbabago from the top until the base. Kaso to find a perfume behaving like this with the same notes poses a big challenge. There are other fragrances like Narciso Rodriguez for Her Iridescent or D&G Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino which contain the similar dominant note as Gucci Flora. Try looking and trying them out too. :) NRfHI is a soft floral musk. Since you mentioned na you find TBS white musk ok, i think it might appeal to you. While D&GLBDiP is a clean, fresh fruity musk. For me it is lighter than the original Light Blue with added sweetness on it.

Try both Coral and Amethyste..see which one works best for you. For me between the two, I prefer the Amethyste, as it is soft, powdery and feminine. Coral smells like gumamela with berries, more tropical smelling. But among the five Omnias, I prefer the Original Omnia ( brown bottle) because of the chai tea note and the spices . The only problem I have with the whole Omnia line is the poor longevity.

Hmm... im looking other scents yung D&G lang kasi yung sakin e.. papabili ilit ako sa friend ko na uuwi sa dubai....

sa mga pang lalaki ano po ba masuuggest nyo nga sisses? pang regalo kay bf hihi! ;) tia

Hun_nei08: There are lots of good scents out there. :) what is your BF's current perfume? Maybe i can help. :)

« Last Edit: May 22, 2013, 05:03:37 am by stacies83221 »

hun_nie08

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #228 on: May 22, 2013, 12:17:29 am »
Thank you sis cocinelle sige amuyin ko yan ahhaha!


Sis stacies83221 thanks.. sige mag aamoy amoy na ako.. pwede naman siguro sa mall hehe.. sa July pa naman ang uwi nya e:)

si BF meron na syang lacost essential at lacoste red... both gift from me..ano pa kaya ibang scent? im eyeing bvlgari extreme.. okay sya?


loball

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #229 on: May 22, 2013, 01:55:26 am »
Hi mga sis. I backread etong buong thread 9. Do you know where I can buy perfume testers/smell lots of perfume? :)

Nag-attempt ako sa department store ng Robinson's Galleria. Konti lang selections nila and SUPER pushy ng salespeople. Na-turn off ako kasi gusto ko lang tumingin and mag-amoy ng various perfume, pero kinukulit ako nonstop.

And kung may suggestions kayo kung anong perfume I should check out? :) Ang pinakagusto ko so far sa mga naamoy ko is Dream Angels Heavenly ng Victoria's Secret.

But I was given CK Truth as a gift. At first I thought it was horrible (I think I hated the top notes?). But since it was free, I decided to use it. Now I find it so mabango, and bagay sya sa body chemistry ko.

There's also this Burberry fragrance that I loved when I smelled it. Kaya lang hindi ko nakuha kung anong klaseng Burberry sya. Ignorant kasi ako sa perfumes eh. Akala ko dati isa lang ang variant ng Burberry.

Scents I like:
-VS Dream Angels Heavenly
-CK Truth (belatedly realized; works with my body chemistry)
-Bath & Body Works Carried Away
-Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple
-Burberry (hindi ko nakuha kung which one exactly)

Scents I DON'T like:
-Anais Anais Cacharel (I can't stand this)
-Gucci Rush
-Gucci Envy
-Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea
-Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom
-Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods
-anything na amoy halaman

Suggestions mga sis? :)

zoeymaicaboo

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #230 on: May 22, 2013, 07:52:01 pm »
^^^thanks much again  for the help sis stacies83221! :)  yey! excited na ako, hehe. i just joined fragrantica. parang feel ko na rin na start mag collect and sniff around, i find the whole process so interesting kasi :)  and it's so fun reading the forums and reviews online. i wish i had tons of perfumes to sample and smell - hay, wishful thinking muna...i guess now i'll start specifying na i want perfumes as pasalubong/gifts, hehe :)

bronze

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Re: Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #231 on: May 23, 2013, 07:04:19 am »
I'm super loving Imari Mystique these days. :)

rics

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Re: Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #232 on: May 23, 2013, 07:41:34 am »
started using again D&G rose the one and got compliments that i smell good daw.
Also just bough aqua di guioa and a gucci pero forgot which one. 

Gifted my hubby with versace, cant remember din which one, pero yung blue box, he loves the fresh citrus scent.

gypsy1210

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #233 on: May 23, 2013, 09:47:24 am »
any insights on burberry brit and lolita lempicka L de lolita? ;D

long lasting si lolita, sis. i also have the new one Si Lolita, one thing i can say for lolita is winner ang mga bottles! ganda sa vanity! hehe
« Last Edit: May 23, 2013, 09:52:48 am by gypsy1210 »

rics

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Re: Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #234 on: May 23, 2013, 10:03:47 am »
like lolita yung purple bottle. matagal ko na gusto bilhin since its not really the more popular brand but i like the smell. i remember even posting about it here. it i'll probably get one before the year ends.

FOURever

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #235 on: May 23, 2013, 10:10:23 am »
^can you describe the scent? I am also planning to buy lolita before the year ends, ipon ipon :) i really like the bottles and some say mabango nga daw :) meron ba ditong available nun para matry muna? :)

stacies83221

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #236 on: May 23, 2013, 05:20:14 pm »
Hi mga sis. I backread etong buong thread 9. Do you know where I can buy perfume testers/smell lots of perfume? :)

Nag-attempt ako sa department store ng Robinson's Galleria. Konti lang selections nila and SUPER pushy ng salespeople. Na-turn off ako kasi gusto ko lang tumingin and mag-amoy ng various perfume, pero kinukulit ako nonstop.

And kung may suggestions kayo kung anong perfume I should check out? :) Ang pinakagusto ko so far sa mga naamoy ko is Dream Angels Heavenly ng Victoria's Secret.

But I was given CK Truth as a gift. At first I thought it was horrible (I think I hated the top notes?). But since it was free, I decided to use it. Now I find it so mabango, and bagay sya sa body chemistry ko.

There's also this Burberry fragrance that I loved when I smelled it. Kaya lang hindi ko nakuha kung anong klaseng Burberry sya. Ignorant kasi ako sa perfumes eh. Akala ko dati isa lang ang variant ng Burberry.

Scents I like:
-VS Dream Angels Heavenly
-CK Truth (belatedly realized; works with my body chemistry)
-Bath & Body Works Carried Away
-Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple
-Burberry (hindi ko nakuha kung which one exactly)

Scents I DON'T like:
-Anais Anais Cacharel (I can't stand this)
-Gucci Rush
-Gucci Envy
-Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea
-Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom
-Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods
-anything na amoy halaman

Suggestions mga sis? :)

Sis LOBALL, how about trying these:
Narciso Rodriguez for Her (black or pink bottle) because you seem to like musks.
Emporio Armani Lei for Women
D&G Light Blue - a people pleaser, and have the same spirit like CK truth
Bvlgari Omnía Crystalline
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh!

^^^thanks much again  for the help sis stacies83221! :)  yey! excited na ako, hehe. i just joined fragrantica. parang feel ko na rin na start mag collect and sniff around, i find the whole process so interesting kasi :)  and it's so fun reading the forums and reviews online. i wish i had tons of perfumes to sample and smell - hay, wishful thinking muna...i guess now i'll start specifying na i want perfumes as pasalubong/gifts, hehe :)


ZOEYMAICABOO: wow congrats! naku, i hope di ka mahook! It was a mistake na I joined it kasi nakakaaddict! hehe Now I have to purchase at least one perfume a month to satisfy my perfume craving. hehe Pero true, it´s really fun there. PLus the people there are so helpful.

started using again D&G rose the one and got compliments that i smell good daw.
Also just bough aqua di guioa and a gucci pero forgot which one. 

Gifted my hubby with versace, cant remember din which one, pero yung blue box, he loves the fresh citrus scent.
like lolita yung purple bottle. matagal ko na gusto bilhin since its not really the more popular brand but i like the smell. i remember even posting about it here. it i'll probably get one before the year ends.

RICS: Yeah, I have D&G The one Rose and this one smells good, kasi kasi dahil may litchi sya kaya mejo sweet yung amoy nya.
Baka Versace Man Eau Fresh yung pabango ng hubby mo?
On the contrary, Lolita Lempicka is a popular brand internationally. Baka hindi lang sya mass-marketed dyan like the other mainstream perfumes, ex. Bvlgari, D&G, Versace, Lancome, Elizabeth Arde, etc. Maybe it is a good thing that you get one because not everybody there has it. :)

long lasting si lolita, sis. i also have the new one Si Lolita, one thing i can say for lolita is winner ang mga bottles! ganda sa vanity! hehe

GYPSY1210 True, Lolita Lempicka bottles are lovely... problem ko lang sa mga perfumes nila is the poor longevity on me.

can you describe the scent? I am also planning to buy lolita before the year ends, ipon ipon :) i really like the bottles and some say mabango nga daw :) meron ba ditong available nun para matry muna? :)

Are you talking about the Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka?


FOURever

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #237 on: May 23, 2013, 05:53:05 pm »
^yes sis :)

loball

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #238 on: May 23, 2013, 06:38:29 pm »
stacies83221: Yay! Thanks so much sis! :) I'll go check out your suggestions :)

zoeymaicaboo

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Re: Your Favorite Perfume/Scent (Thread 9)
« Reply #239 on: May 23, 2013, 06:49:18 pm »
^^naku, i don't have the budget to buy monthly,  maki share  muna ako kay sisterette as always, hehe :)
super  strong at first sniff, hesitant ako suminghot, hehe.  sa pulse points ko muna nilagay, and in fairness mabango ang dry down.  so diferrent front gucci flora but i kind of like it. parang mas comforting si flora, but "younger" si le secret, pero too string lang for my taste. ay ewan! i don't know what i like na, hehe  ;D

too bad very limited ang selection here sa province namin and walang testers, super taas pa ng mark up.  September pa next trip ko to manila, ang layo pa :'(

for now, gusto ko sana ang sampler sets from Sephora. it comes with a voucher for a full sized bottle which you can redeem sa store mismo.  but currently wala akong ma ask to buy for me.  usually i ask my friend from the US to purchase stuff for me but she's preggers now and ready to pop.  I just asked her to purchase makeup  2 month ago and she added pasalubong pa, kakahiya if i ask her again.
If i buy from US "pabili" sellers, medyo mataas din ang shipping and handling fees :(

right now, i'm eyeing the  Sephora deluxe sampler for only $50, with the ff. options: BALENCIAGA Florabotanica
Coach Love
Gucci Guilty  - based on the description, i think i'll like this but "generic" daw sabi sa fragrantica
Lancôme La vie est belle  - i love the bottle, but fruity daw to so i'm not sure i'll like it :(
Juicy Couture Couture La La
MARCHESA PARFUM D'EXTASE

not sure if i will avail of this because of the high shipping cost + additional fees pa since i'll ask the seller to redeem the voucher for me.  almost  double ang price!

May reliable sellers ba on ebay?  I saw 3 perfume sellers there with more than 3k feedbacks. Can anyone suggest a legit seller? If meron, kindly PM me mga sis :)

thanks much!

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