PERFUME HAUL! BLIND BUY HITS & MISSES

[@ranamustafa7838]

Love this new background with those books and the green plant!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks!😊

[@savorsalvagescent2300]

You are absolutely a breath of fresh air. It’s funny (or the opposite) that a handful of us, seemingly unplanned, are making videos this week about needing more than the “hype” or “trend” perfumes (and reviewers... or maybe I’m fatigued w/ that). Thank you for offering such interesting content... real, experienced, and somehow always unpretentious. I am not saying everyone has to agree (eg if someone loves Trussardi Donna, that’s awesome) but I trust that you share how you really feel and based your experiences over time (and not always influenced by sponsorship). OK, so here’s my guess on why not many youtubers are talking about Lalique Encre Noir pour Elle. As you know it was off the market for some time, so attention moved quickly. As you note, I read that it is not at all the “female” version of the much-talked about male version that has been consistently on the market and inexpensive. Btw, I adore + have worn the male version. But I do not find it that similar to Sycomore (other than vetiver starring role) which I think is a masterpiece!! Anyway, my understanding is that the “pour Elle” just came back on the market and I have been dying to try it so your review piqued my interest even more: essentially that you’re not sure about it yet “but can’t leave it alone.” I’m intrigued! Thanks so much for your style + approach! 💛

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you! Cant wait to try EN for men!😊

[@suuslovesherdoggies]

Trussardi Donna is a beautiful citrus vanilla 👍🏻

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Glad you’re enjoying Donna - many people love it!😊

[@suuslovesherdoggies]

@@NotesFromJosephine I don’t have it anymore. I had it, many years ago, before it was a hype. Didn’t even know it was a hype 😅

[@AliaAriff]

Oh thank goodness for this Donna review. I was going to blind buy but I was worried no one would buy it off me if it was a flop. I was indeed expecting a stupendous floral! Dodged a bullet. Thanks Josephine!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Many people love Donna - it just didn’t work for me.😊

[@kateaye3506]

Oh nononononono NO! I usually concur on your choices, but we diverge greatly on Trussardi Donna. I adore it. I love it at work on a stinking hot day. Reminds me of the wine coolers I'd drink in my early 20s during summer days.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I’m glad you love Donna - enjoy!😊

[@kateaye3506]

@@NotesFromJosephine You are so gracious and kind. 😘

[@tanktop25]

I just bought a bottle of Dior Poison. I wore it in the early 90s and although polarizing, I feel it was way ahead of it's time. Glad to have this grape color little jewel back in my collection! It still smells fabulous, not dated at all and DH likes it on me. He says it smells like incense with a bit of forest fire.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Glad you have your Poison back!😊

[@ludscenteria4206]

it’s so nice to hear your relaxing voice...i love my Lalique le parfum🙂

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks and me too!😊

[@sonyamitova8485]

For me Donna is sweet version of Dior - J'Adore, something reminds me it when I'm walking /in the trail 😊

[@IdaC]

Hi.. my hubby picked up lalique encre noir pour femme for me , I believe on fragrancebuy.. and I have worn it a few times and I still on the fence if I like it.. to my nose it's very musky.. and i love musky perfumes , but this one ahhhhhh I am just not sure yet.. but I wont get rid of it.. your the first youtuber to talk about it!! 😊

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I agree and I’m intrigued to keep testing it - very unique!😊

[@summerrose4286]

Oooooh yay! I was just hoping for a new video today! I LOVE your channel. I can't properly put in to words what a breath of fresh air it is to me.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks so much!😊

[@summerrose4286]

I have found a little gem at TJ Maxx. It's called Rag and Bone Monoi. Very, very pretty! I also rediscovered Jennifer Aniston (the original one) and am loving it. Edited to add: I was in CVS today and they had a few Good Chemistry scents on clearance. They had both sprays and rollerballs from 20-50% off. I bought the rollerballs in both Gardenia Palm and Bluebell. These will be fun for summer. The Gardenia Palm smells a little green with some fresh lime, and the Bluebell smells like a sweet tart mix of orange and sweet florals. This is just the initial roll on; no idea of how they develop. Worth a look! These were $5 ish to $10 ish!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Fun perfumes - I’ll have to check for them!😊

[@summerrose4286]

@@NotesFromJosephine I'm not sure I love these. Try and give them a spray first. I will say they don't smell like anything else I have. They almost have a figgy beachy smell, so you may like them. I am not the biggest fan of Good Chemistry I have decided.

[@sarag.8]

Woke up for a rainy day here in Helsinki, and saw you made a new perfume video! :) My latest love that nobody talks about, is Biotherm L'eau by Lait Corporel. Fresh like a just peeled orange.. Great scent for the mornings and hot days, after sauna, after sports.More like a body spray and so refreshing.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Sounds like a great scent!😊

[@ankemilia7474]

Beautiful... I was waiting for a new video... Thank you again🙏❤️... I love seeing your channel grow... I was waiting for this since the beginning 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks very much!😊

[@katiestark3109]

omg yay !!! I was hoping for another video soon!! I had kinda of a stressful day because I live in Louisiana and most of my area is flooded so this video made my day :)

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you - be safe!😊

[@rosalinasmith9358]

Josephine, your are my favorite blogger. ❤

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you!😊

[@zuzanabrezinova587]

So happy you post. I love watching your videos.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you!😊

[@khristineannb5948]

Oh my goodness you’re descriptions crack me up!! It’s funny how our mind just tells us what we are smelling, even though our reason contests it. Aveda reformulated their hand lotion I think, and when I went to use my new hand cream, I was like...what is this?? Orange chicken from house of hunan! Pity, because I loved the herbal scent prior, but still kind of funny

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Lol orange chicken...love it!😊

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Love non-mainstream perfumes!

[@sms1511]

Thank you for the heads up on Donna, I was about to fall for the hype. I already bought tous in gold on your recomendation which is good enough for me.

[@marybethb1029]

Loved this video! I do love fragrances that are unique as well. As much as I do love the mainstream fragrances, I love to find perfumes that tell a story. The one that comes to mind for me is Bukhara by Gallivant. It is created to smell like the scents from the silkroad.It really takes you on a journey.Encre Noire Elle sounds so intriguing, as all of the fragrances you talked about. Thank you for your videos, your knowledge is so inspiring!!!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you!😊

[@brigittelehmann9749]

i also love your channel and a great review i blind bought kayali pink diamond and its a lovely perfum

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you!😊

[@maskwa73]

Morning breath note! 😂 😂 That just made my day!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Oh good!😊

[@youcansoften]

I bought the pour Elle extreme lasy week, great perfume. It's different than many other fragrances I own it's strong I'm going to wear it outdoors next time because as soon as I sprayed it inside my house (and I sprayed 2 times only) my whole house smelled like this perfume. It's not a perfume for everyone indeed. I bet I'm going to love it with time. It was not love at first sight but in caught my attention and that's enough for me to keep it.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I’m looking forward to wearing it more too!😊

[@h.r.puffinstuff431]

This is the first video of yours I have watched and I enjoyed it. You mentioned that you like tobacco in fragrances. I believe L by Soft Surroundings has tobacco in it. It is both me and my sister's favorite fall fragrance. It was discontinued but they brought it back ( in a plain bottle now- but I guess better to have it back in a plain bottle than not have it back at all and besides, I won't be wearing the bottle!). The name of the fragrance is just the letter L. (. Not to be confused with one of my other favorites that just has the letter L for the name , L de Lolita Lempicka- which is rumored to be returning!) 😊

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Welcome and thanks for the suggestion!😊

[@PaolaBianka]

excited to hear of that encre noire pour elle... i own the encre noire edt for men.. I LOVE IT ! and i am planning to get the more resinous ambery version (L'Extreme) of it

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I need this too!😊

[@Superinky]

Yes! Recently snagged Encre Noire Pour Elle after years of low key hunting for it. Still trying to figure it out. Was expecting something a bit darker and bolder, but after listening to your experience, I want to pull it out and play with it more!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Oh good - I’m still getting to know this one!😊

[@donnacramer7968]

Love your videos. Am "curious" as to what you think of Britney's fragrances.

[@jinevive]

Hi Josephine😊I feel the same way with Trussardi Donna Meh🥴 I don't get the hype.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Meh is a perfect description.😊

[@janelevey3435]

Great video!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks!😊

[@Joeypotter23]

Josephine I love your watch hahaa! And of course your videos!!! If you didn’t mind, pls share with me where your watch is from! :)

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thank you! My watch is from Walmart...$10. Glad you like it!😊

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

Love your videos!! I couldn't help but notice those 3 OP perfumes on your shelf. I got that set from TJMax recently, what are your thoughts? Would love to hear which you think are good or not, thank you! 🙏

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Thanks! I bought the OP perfumes thinking I would donate them but ended up liking them all! Great casual easy grab options that last!😊

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

@@NotesFromJosephine thank you! I loved 2 of them, just the one with the flowers I did not so much.

[@katiestark3109]

Hi there I was wondering do you think a teenager can pass with wearing a couple of Elizabeth Taylor’s white diamonds flakers? I really like sparkling white diamonds but I want to try white diamonds brilliant, white diamonds luster, diamonds and emeralds, diamonds and sapphires, and Violet eyes. I love clean and fresh fragrances and anything floral but not the overbearing old lady like outdated florals

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Hi - I’m not familiar with many of the flankers you mentioned but I do know Violet Eyes and it’s quite nice...has a fresh and gentle quality. Good luck!😊

[@katiestark3109]

@@NotesFromJosephine thank you so much Josephine it means the world to me every time you comment!!! Thank you so much I’m definitely thinking about buying violet eyes I’ve just heard so many good things about it😇😇💀💗

[@katiestark3109]

@@NotesFromJosephine JOSEPHINE IF YOU HAVENT TRIED SPARKLING WHITE DOAMONDS YOU NEED TO ITS SMELLS LIKE CREAMY LAUNDRY DETERGENT WITH WHITE FLOWERS AND MUSK. Overall just smells amazing and I got it for only 15 bucks on Mercari with the 35% off code RENG7,You need to try it it’s so soapy and I know you love you’re soapy fragrances

[@fatemakh96]

I have donna would it be redundant to have tous as well?

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Donna and Tous Gold are similar only in the earliest top notes. Gold dries down with more soapiness while Donna dries sweet and floral. Gold is quite different and by far my favorite!😊

[@fatemakh96]

@@NotesFromJosephine thanks! I just binge watched your videos and blind bought tous gold and le bain x

[@Discokitty77]

I recently bought Donna by Trussardi because of all that darn KZbin hype also. Haha I have the same feeling about it as you do. It’s nice, but underwhelming.

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Donna is absolutely fine...I just expected more.😊

[@AgingGorgeously]

I have Encre Noire it is too soapy for me..

[@NotesFromJosephine]

I understand...it is soapy which I love.😊

[@KidultSense]

Omg you didn’t like Trussardi Donna?! 😩💔

[@NotesFromJosephine]

It’s okay - I just expected more uniqueness based on the hype.😊

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Love non-mainstream perfumes!

[@NotesFromJosephine]

Me too!😊