An update from me. Long time no see. What I've been wearing lately etc.

[@tresbonoeuf]

Don’t comment here often (or perhaps I never have!) but wanted to say that I’ve missed your presence. Your casual and honest reviews are always welcome. I’m checking out L'Air & L'Eros 31.1 ASAP.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Do it! Check it out, it is so beautiful! Thank you for missing me too. Makes me happy.

[@rachelgrigg7189]

I’ve been checking for you every once in a while! Glad to see you back!

[@Andre-mr4lo]

So glad to hear from you Kicki! Honestly I think I prefer the "stream of thoughts" videos more than the really structured ones. But I'll always tune in either way.😀

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@Gonzalo_K]

36:10 Quoting Rick Beato (musician, producer, great YT channel) 'these new music artist are more of influencers than actual musicians'

[@marybethb1029]

I really enjoy your channel! Your reviews are always so informative. It’s refreshing to listen to a perfume reviewer who has actually worn the fragrance and gotten to know it. Those fragrances from Sweden sound really interesting. I have been craving more watery fragrances this spring, and had a sample of Lelabo Baie 19, which is not something I would normally gravitate toward, but it was so well blended almost in a bit of a medicinal way.Amouage Woman, sounds beautiful!!!Wishing you all the best with your dating, job, and home!♥️😘

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you! I am actually proud of little Sweden that has a few good perfumers and perfume houses. Our population is only 10 MSEK and our culture is one where not a lot of perfume is worn. It is not a thing like in France and Italy or the Middle East. I would put us a bit over South East Asia. We are discrete but perhaps not as discrete as the Japanese, Chinese and Korean. So I have heard. Have not been to these countries, but read about this when looking into the Korean brand Borntostandout. I would love to see some hard facts/statistics on differences between countries regarding perfume usage. I find that super interesting. Maybe I need to dig some more. Will try to get my nose on Baie 19. Thank you for commenting!

[@TheTopNote]

So good to see you Kicki!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you for saying that, makes me happy! I wish we could get together sometime.

[@TheTopNote]

@@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 me too! Sweden is on the bucket list :)

[@regismonkton]

Hi Kicki. It's nice to see you again, and I appreciated hearing about the fragrances you've been wearing. Within the past four weeks, I've discovered some fragrances I like, and I added them to my collection, e.g. Prada "Marienbad", Histoires de Parfums "Encens Roi", Nez Parfums "Adorem" (which might be one of my favorite fragrances), and Prada "Amber Pour Homme Intense". In regards to Taylor Swift: I've never heard anything she's made, and I probably never will. I know music well, and I feel that music began dying in the early to mid 90s, and then it officially died in the early 2000s. I can't like most of the music which has been made since the early to mid 90s, so I don't listen to most of it. I wasn't listening to any music for about 19 years (starting in 2005), but in Jan. of this year, I started to listen to music again, but mostly what I used to listen to. I plan to have just a temporary relapse with music.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you for commenting! I haven't tried the fragrances you mentioned. Might have tried the Hdp Encens Roi a while back. I had a long period where I didnt' listen much to music, and honestly, I don't listen that much now either. it is a shame really, because I am actually quite musical and haven't done anything with it. I do play the piano, but am very mediocre. I do too many things and never excel at anything I guess. But have a good life with a great range of different activities and hobbies.

[@lovelyreen9936]

Haven’t commented before either, just I really enjoy your content and thoughtfulness, and I’m so glad you’ve been steadily working. Good to see you again.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@ednaquintana6201]

Hi Kicki. I don’t buy expensive perfumes most of the times, but I have bought some that are $50.00 to $70.00. I have about 10 Guerlain bottles including two bottles of Samsara. I also have Shalimar in the EDT version. The bottle is beautiful, and it is still full because I hardly wear it. Take Care. 😊

[@Mia-es1rp]

If you can try Mya Njie other frags like" Nordic Cedar" I think you may like it. My kids cheer coach just paid like $600 each for T swift tickets I dont get that phenomenon either 😅. And good for you dating again!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you for commenting and for the recommendation. I tried some of her other fragrances at the expo in Stockholm a few weeks ago, but can't remember the cedar one. Tropica was my favorite of what she had to show us.

[@boundforparis]

So happy to see you! ❤

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@rebeccatargett9785]

Oh Kiki we have missed you! But happy that you are well! I am going to try that Pierre Guillaume perfume for sure! Sounds right up my street! Are there any others from that brand that you would recommend? xxxxx

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you for those kind words. I would like to try more from Pierre Guillaume, but one that I have and have worn a lot is Dhjenné 22. My son loves it too. It is light cacao and myrrh fragrance with mint, some white flower and wheat. Really special and refreshing on a hot day. I recommend it. I think mine is the edt version and that one might not still be around.

[@deluxelex9056]

I'm a he 🙂 Glad to see you back on KZbin.

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Is that a plumo dress? I think I recognise the print. Nice

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

No, never heard of it. It is just a top, kind of like a blouse but no buttons. Thank you.

[@StelmaDesigns]

Hi Kicki! I am glad you are doing well and it's fun to hear about what you are up to. The only Mancera I have is Holidays, which I do love for summer. I would love to find a sample of the Adamo perfume. That sounds like something I would like. oxJulia

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

I was wrong about Adamo being Italian, it is from the United Arab Emirates. I think you would really like it. Probably not that easy to get ahold of. They don't sell it anywhere in Sweden. Not sure where my friend bought it. I have tried Holidays, I remember liking that one too. Just looked it up on Fragrantica and the notes look great. I have other wonderful beachy fragrances, but it would be nice to sniff Holidays again. I am going to ask my friends if anyone can bring a sample of it to the meetup the 16th.

[@lidiapiferrer]

Hello Kicki! Nice to see you around giving your honest opinions 😊. I don't know if you'd find it interesting for a video, but I'd love to hear about perfume/fragrance related fairs you have there in Sweden (like the one you've commented briefly on this occasion or others you've attended). I'm curious to know how is the fragrance community up there from your point of view 😁. Btw, do you happen to have an instagram account? Have a great week!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

I could talk more about our fragrance community in upcoming videos! Thank you for the tip. I have an Instagram account with my name Kicki Theander but hardly ever post anything there anymore. It just isn't my platform. There are few perfume related posts on my Instagram, but not too much.

[@lidiapiferrer]

@@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 It will be nice to get to know more about the community in Sweden! 😊 I understand what you say about that platform (and also share your feeling about Taylor Swift 😅). I was just wondering if you had another account where you shared some content or messaged with us 😁. See you on your next video 💕

[@margaritamaciasdealba5011]

Journey Woman is pretty adictive I can refresh that one many times. For a hot weather is refreshing, my daughter love this and was one of the first she complement from my collection that is a big compliment for my, she said you smell like vacation in a luxurious resort 🌹

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

My son often says perfumes smell like a resort in the Canary Islands, I wonder what smell that is that he is smelling. And your daughter.

[@lauras.1183]

I love Strangers! Is from Prin Louros ( he made the new Bat and Sloth for Zoologist) and also has another 2 lines Prin and Prissana. I love yuzu soda, salted green mango , and sweet farewell. The Prissana line is heavier, more in the line of Salome for example. I have Mandarava and is very nice.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Bat and Sloth are not my favorite fragrances now, but I might get there one day, who knows? Thank you for commenting. This Kira Kira one was a pretty light and easy wear, but didn't really get me excited. Thank you for commenting!

[@Jaiem_]

A friend convinced me to listen to her album Folklore, I’ve enjoyed some of her music ever since…she’s a brilliant, poetic songwriter. Acknowledged by all the greats for this very reason. The fluffy pop songs played on the radio aren’t the best examples of her work. She wrote a beautiful song about her grandmother, Marjorie, who passed before her fame. Marjorie was a less famous opera singer. She included her grandmothers music from old vinyls in the song. You should look it up, it’s beautiful. She’s philanthropic, kind to others and speaks out in support of other artists. An all round good human being and likely why a lot of parents think she’s a positive influence. While I’m not a “swiftie” I respect this young woman. Nice to see a video from you again, I’ve missed them. I always enjoy hearing your views, different perspectives, you’re so natural and easy to watch.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you for commenting and giving your thoughts on Taylor Swift. Very nice to read. Will check out some more of her music including Folklore. My great grandmother's name was Marjorie too. I am half-American.

[@RichMitch]

Hello!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Hello Rich Mitch! What is the story behind your alias? Why is it "Rich"? And how did the duck become a thing?

[@RichMitch]

@@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 hello! Rich is actually short for Richard, which is my real first name. I use Rich because it rhymes with Mitch, which is a shortened version of my last name. "Rich Mitch" is catchy and internet friendly, I think. The duck is just a funny picture I found and used for my profile picture, I had it for years before I even started making videos. It is cropped from an image of a giant inflatable duck that was a piece of art by Florentijn Hofman, I just thought it was fun and a striking and recognisable image for a profile picture. Think I've been using it since 2015

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

@@RichMitch And everyone knows who the duck is! So I guess it was a good idea.

[@RichMitch]

@@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 it's cool!

[@christiansbooks_]

Glad you’re back! I smelled Le Lion the other day at Chanel and fell in love! Cheers!

[@christiansbooks_]

Also, used to be in management consulting - and let me tell you, if you feel something, follow it! It’s too hard of work to not be in love with it.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Yes, it is hard work! Used to be a management consultant when I was younger, but it wasn't so IT and tech heavy. Le Lion is really beautiful, I love it! Should have bought a bigger bottle. I see you have a book channel, will check it out! I love reading and must try and read more English to keep it up.

[@gunmetal2445]

When I moved back to South East Asia, I knew I couldn't travel as frequently since my country's currency has been weak for the longest time. Its something I've gotten used too for the past 10 years. I wonder if the economy is now affecting other more developed nations. And I need to smell Journey Woman!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Everything changes, that is for sure. Thank you for commenting. Let me know what you think of Journey Woman when you sniff it.

[@mikeczyz]

you're back!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Yes!

[@lindaf4103]

Great to see you back

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@mandarinmelon]

Hello there, good to see another video!

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@katyamuravyeva9880]

❤❤❤

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Thank you!

[@javoneldridge8046]

I don't care for Mancera myself! It smells synthetic to my nose.

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

This has been my general impression too. And I think these two purchases Velvet Vanilla and Indian Dream might have been a mistake, haha. But everyone deserves a second chance. But not a third.... Thank you for commenting.