Perfume haul 🚚 Des Cendres, Cartier, & more

[@markjacoby5607]

Hi Sam. I agree Cartier Oud & Rose is a tough wear. I think I’ve worn it only a handful of times. I think L’Heures IV is the only one worth repurchasing for the horse saddle leather. Like your Kiehl’s I didn’t find the recent formulations of Muscs Koublai Khan to be dirty at all. My sample reminded me of Prada Double Dare with a little bit of culinary cumin. I’ve been wearing light florals for the spring. My spring trifecta has been vintage MM Flower Market, M/Mink, and Encens Mythique layered together. On my nonfloral days I’m finally making dents in my TF Lavendar Palm and Hermes Vanille Galante. They were forgotten among the collection. My recent pickups have been LV Mille Feux (my only female LV) , LL Iris 39 (discontinued FOMO), Nicole Miller For Men / Riviera Concepts (musty version of vintage Chanel Allure Homme), Loewe El 8 de Gran Via (backups), Le Male Pride 2023 (juicy light citrus popsicle for the gym), and Ruehl R-7 Cologne (nostalgia).

[@zambowman]

Glad to know I’m not the only one who is grappling with Oud & Rose. You’ve got some great picks in your spring rotation. I am actually wearing Le Labo’s Iris 39 today. Just 3 sprays since it is a powerhouse on my skin. A very unique fragrance - I am glad I have it now that it is discontinued. I heard Ambrette 9 is also getting the axe.

[@eauceylon1891]

Great haul 😊 Des cendres on my wishlist too 😍

[@zambowman]

Thank you! I'm definitely glad I bought Des Cendres. It's beautiful 💚

[@ScentZatura]

Great pick-ups! I really gotta smell those Cartier Ouds.. that's been the most recommended last year.

[@zambowman]

Thank you! Yes, totally worth a sniff.

[@kellylyons7611]

Stargazer lily = meaty? Do what? Watchoo talking about Willis? (Please tell me you get the reference). Never in a a million years would I classify lilies of any variety like that. Hmmm, I wonder if that’s one of the male/female white floral experiences that seem so different. Man, belle ame is gourmand to you? Do actual gourmands send you into diabetic coma? I think you may have started a trend. I’ve been seeing Cartier everywhere these days.

[@zambowman]

LOL of course I get the reference! Re: lilies - I said what I said 😂 I think lots of people have strong reactions to lilies. and YES i thought Belle Ame was a full on gourmand cookie fragrance!