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Addicted to Vanilla coconut scents - would love recommendati
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...Hi @Angie1111 , welcome to Parfumo ๐Ÿค— hope you're enjoying it here, I love Bath & Body Works too! ๐Ÿ’–When you read Vanilla Coconut is coming back with different packaging, do you mean "Radiant Coconut and Vanilla" in the BBW Summer 2024 releases? I saw it has notes of coconut, tonka, and tuberose instead of coconut, vanilla and peach blossom that Vanilla Coconut has. Or did you see a different one?Even though they have different notes, I heard that Vanilla Coconut might be a repackage of an older mist, Whipped Vanilla ChiffonWhipped Vanilla Chiffon - but I haven't compared the two side by side. Have you tried that one? Here are some other vanilla cupcake/coconut-focused options: Vanilla ButtercreamVanilla Buttercream Confetti Cake Pop / Vanilla Confetti SparkleConfetti Cake Pop Fresh Cream Warm CashmereFresh Cream Warm Cashmere Coconut Passion (Fragrance Mist)Coconut Passion Fragrance Mist Lait de Coco (Eau de Parfum)Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum Keep us posted if you find anything new that you enjoy, and good luck! ๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿ’–
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Angie1111
1 day ago
gourmand newbie
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...@Dssszzz this is my favorite topic, I love gourmands! ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ’–Fragrance longevity:- Do you know if you're going "nose blind" while wearing? If a friend or family member can still smell your fragrance after a few hours even when you can't, then you'll know - Vaseline or body oil on your skin can help make the fragrance last longer; spraying on your clothes can also help- Some gourmand notes often don't project well (vanilla) or last as long as others do (lemon), so it's hard to make some of these notes last or feel stronger; layering with a body oil of the same fragrance type (i.e. vanilla perfume layered with vanilla body oil) can helpChocolate: Choco Musk (Eau de Parfum)Choco Musk Eau de Parfum , Chocolate GreedyChocolate Greedy , Over the Chocolate ShopOver the Chocolate Shop Coffee: Coffee AddictCoffee Addict , Replica - Coffee BreakReplica - Coffee Break , French CoffeeFrench Coffee Bread: Crumb CoutureCrumb Couture , Fior di PaneFior di Pane , PanettonePanettone
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Dssszzz
13 days ago
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Dssszzz
16 days ago
HELP !!
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...@Ashb12  if you have a picture, can you post the picture here of the fragrance you're looking for? That might help people who are viewing your post, to know how to help you better. Best of luck in your search!
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Ashb12
29 days ago
Banned brand research submissions
by Gourmandgrl | Parfumo Research
...Thank you for explaining, I appreciate it!
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Gourmandgrl
1 month ago
Banned brand research submissions
by Gourmandgrl | Parfumo Research
...Hello! I submitted research to add the fragrance "Caramel Cascade" from the brand Paris Corner's "Taskeen" collection.It was rejected, and I was told the reason is that it is a "banned brand" - but Paris Corner Perfumes is not on the Parfumo Banned Brands list.I understand that some brands request to be included on the banned list, and some brands are banned from Parfumo's directory if the brand creates "dupes" of fragrances. Caramel Cascade has been compared by some fragrance reviewers as being similar to Bianco LatteBianco Latte , but:- it does not have the same fragrance notes as Bianco Latte- Paris Corner's website does not say it is inspired by Bianco Latte- this comparison or claim of it being a "dupe" of Bianco Latte, is purely from the opinion of fragrance enthusiastsI've also seen some brands who have a large presence in the Parfumo database, but who still have many "dupes" which are included in Parfumo's database - such as The Dua Brand, with one example being their Popped CherryPopped Cherry fragrance (dupe of Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum)Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum , but it is still in Parfumo's database).Could someone please help me understand better why:- some dupe brands are still allowed in the Parfumo directory (like The Dua Brand), while other dupe brands are not?- some submissions would be rejected for being a "banned brand", when the brand is not included on the Parfumo Banned Brands list?Thank you for your help! ๐Ÿ™‚(Caramel Cascade research rejection: https://www.parfumo.com/fdb_n_... )
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Gourmandgrl
1 month ago
Top 5 perfume reviewers based on quality content
by Gourmandgrl | Parfumo Community
...Hi @Desro ! Since this is so subjective based on what each individual person feels, I think it all depends on which fragrances you enjoy most.I search for fragrances I'm interested in on Parfumo, and then see who is leaving reviews on these fragrances to know which accounts to follow.If you are looking for fragrance reviewers who do not focus on mainstream scents, I know that @NicheOnly reviews only niche fragrances, and writes high-quality reviews + blog articles - so you might enjoy following their account, to see what they are sharing in particular!Otherwise if you are interested in seeing the overall "top reviewers" on Perfumo, you can find them here: https://www.parfumo.com/Commun... Best of luck in your fragrance journey! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Desro
2 months ago
Newbie in need of direction
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...Hello, and welcome to Parfumo! ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you enjoy your time here. I have not smelled the fragrance you mentioned (Evidence by Yves Rocher) - but since you mentioned loving Earl Grey, here are some ways I try to find potentially similar fragrances.I go to Parfumo's "advanced search", and then I type in which notes I want to search fragrances for. The link I've included here will take you to the advanced search page, and already has "Earl Grey tea" added as a note for you to search fragrances by - so it will hopefully start to lead you in the direction of comparable fragrances you might be interested in.Another way I check for similar fragrances, is by going to the fragrance page I love (such as clicking here on Comme une Evidence HommeComme une Evidence Homme , in your case) and seeing what is listed under the "Similar" button below the fragrance notes. This is where users have voted on other fragrances, when they perceive them as being "similar" to the main fragrance.Wishing you the best in your journey to find another fragrance that you love!
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Woland
2 months ago
The chocolate fragrance?
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...OmnipotatoYou should try "17/17 - Symphonium | XerJoff". It smells like lightly orange-flavored chocolate. It does have a bit of vanilla sweetness, but it blends well with the woody oud in the drydown. It's probably my favorite gourmand fragrance.This sounds incredible, thank you for sharing - I'll definitely need to get my nose on it!
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Aromazeal
3 months ago
Scent of the Day
by Gourmandgrl | Perfumes & Brands
...Scent of the day: Pear Crรจme BrรปlรฉePear Crรจme Brรปlรฉe - the custard + baked pear is so delicious and unique ๐Ÿ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ’š P.S. Not to snoop (hopefully I am not overstepping my bounds), but I just noticed the exchanges between you two @Lempi @Mitchcraft - I love seeing you both in love with each other!! So happy for you both ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’– was this romance started through Parfumo? I hope you have a fantastic time seeing each other, and wishing you the very best in your journey together!! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•
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Moni43
3 months ago
Nail Polishes, Nail Art, Nail Care...
by Gourmandgrl | Off Topic
...@Lempi I'm so sorry I'm behind on responding to this! I thought I'd responded already ๐Ÿ™ˆAhhhhhh congratulations on reaching your 100th perfume bottle-inspired nails!! What an amazing accomplishment ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰I love the white marble of that perfume bottle, and how it feels very wintery in matching up with your snowflake, winter-themed nails! You are so talented and creative ๐Ÿ˜ it was also so fun for me to scroll through your Pinterest board with more of your unique perfume-inspired nail sets! I especially love your Violet & Amber AbsoluViolet & Amber Absolu look - the purple + goldenrod are an especially stunning combination, and your design is gorgeous!! ๐Ÿ’œ ๐Ÿงก
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Lempi
3 months ago
Texas high heat.
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Recommendations
...Have you tried Light Blue Eau IntenseLight Blue Eau Intense (even though it's not "pour Homme" it's very unisex, smells great on guys) or Light Blue pour Homme Eau IntenseLight Blue pour Homme Eau Intense ? With it being citrus and more refreshing, it's a good option for warmer weather climates like Texas.
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Chataw
3 months ago
What will Santa bring?
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Discussions
...I happen to know that Santa will be bringing Vanille (Eau de Parfum)Vanille Eau de Parfum which is what I asked for - can't wait to open it and get to wear it! Such a fun question, I've enjoyed reading through everyone's responses too ๐Ÿฅฐ
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KathrynA66
4 months ago
Exciting News: We've Moved to Parfumo.com! ๐ŸŽ‰
by Gourmandgrl | Parfumo Community
...Congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ the .com domain is a big deal - definitely worth celebrating! Seamless transition/redirect, too - kudos to the Parfumo team! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰
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DonVanVliet
5 months ago
2023 Favorites?
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Discussions
...Great questions @KathrynA66 ! ๐Ÿ˜„ What are your answers to these? 1. Favorite for women: Love Spell La CrรจmeLove Spell La Crรจme 2. Favorite for men: I don't prefer masculine-leaning scents for myself3. Favorite unisex: My Happy. - Cookies & KissesMy Happy. - Cookies & Kisses 4. Best surprise: Let's Get CozyLet's Get Cozy - I like it better than the OG (similar to Love Spell (Fragrance Mist)Love Spell Fragrance Mist )5. Most disappointing: Wild Fig & Manuka Honey - DelightWild Fig & Manuka Honey - Delight - disappeared so quickly and didn't have enough fig6 Favorite oud: I don't prefer oud for myself 7. Favorite vanilla: Vanille (Eau de Parfum)Vanille Eau de Parfum 8. Favorite gourmand: CozyCozy 9. Favorite floral: Flower Moon (Perfume)Flower Moon Perfume 10. Favorite citrus: So Pink (Eau de Toilette)So Pink Eau de Toilette 11. Favorite for a beachy vibe: Love Spell SplashLove Spell Splash 12. Favorite for the Holidays: Christmas in New YorkChristmas in New York 13. Most interesting/creative: GlueGlue - smells like the blue gluesticks from my childhood, but also smells wearable and fresh; not sure how Demeter did it, but it's fascinating!14. Favorite/Most - category of your choice: favorite soapy scent of 2023 - Disney Princess - ArielDisney Princess - Ariel ; refreshing, realistic, creamy bar of soap15. Favorite/Most- category of your choice: favorite fruity find of 2023 - Have FunHave Fun ; as fruity and juicy as some of my favorite vintage Escada fragrances
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KathrynA66
5 months ago
Help as a new user
by Gourmandgrl | Parfumo Community
...Is there a way for me to see past notifications? I would love to respond to previous comments/tags, but can't seem to find them anymore after I first saw them. Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Gourmandgrl
9 months ago
Does anyone know what this fragrance is called?
by Gourmandgrl | Perfume Discussions
...EmilyforestI saw this on Mercari. And the seller said they think it is from Hot Topic but doesn't know the name, brand, release date, etc. It also doesn't have any writing or sticker anywhere with information. I'm curious the name or brand because I'd like to submit it to the database. But with no info I can't.I can't find anything about this online, either ๐Ÿค” is the seller able to post a picture of the bottom of the perfume, so we could see a sticker that might give more info?The closest thing I could find, is this - which is obviously not the same: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/walmart-debuts-unicorn-beauty-line-151215946.html?
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Emilyforest
9 months ago
Warning Signs
by Gourmandgrl | Off Topic
...@KathrynA66 oh no, I am so sorry to hear about your heart attack!! Glad to know you're recovering well, hoping you can continue to quickly recover โค๏ธReally appreciate you bringing to light the differences between the symptoms men and women experience. A family member of mine had a heart attack and she did not know it, until she went in for a different surgery!I need to take better care of myself, since I eat lots of "comfort foods" ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ™ˆ so this was a good reminder for me - thank you.
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KathrynA66
9 months ago
Autumn dessert fragrances
...KraemdonKathrynA66ItscoralKathrynA66I also love Fall CashmereFall Cashmere and Vanilla Sky (Eau de Parfum)Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum is very pretty too. I don't really have a lot of desert fragrances. I'm fond of gourmands like HayloftHayloft and PonderosaPonderosa. Kenzo AmourKenzo Amour is fabulous though. Spicy, lactonic rice pudding. Very affordable.You might also like Gold SugarGold Sugar Panne cotta note. I'm not sure if this is still available."Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" (some say it's similar to Angels' ShareAngels' Share. I don't know about that, having never tried AS, but Khamrah is a beautiful, spicy gourmand. Veey affordable.Maybe Fior di PaneFior di Pane, which opens on a really beautiful bread note, eventually settling down to soft florals."Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" is a lovely, cinnamon heavy perfume, but I wouldn't say it's a dupe for Angels' ShareAngels' Share . I'd say they're more like cousins. It's still a beautiful scent though. I can definitely justify having both since they're different enough, in my opinion.Thank you for the info! I have heard Angel's Share is similar to apple pie. If so, "Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" is VERY different from AS! It seems to depend very much on the person. For me "Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" has almost nothing to see with Angels' ShareAngels' Share while friends claim they are very similar. Either way, both are excellent responses to the question of the OPThank you very much @Kraemdon and @Mitchcraft for weighing in regarding "Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" compared to Angels' ShareAngels' Share! I enjoy Angels' ShareAngels' Share , and am always curious of how "supposed dupes" compare to the OG formulas.I'll have to check out "Khamrah | Lattafa / ู„ุทุงูุฉ" , as it sounds lovely regardless of whether it's a true "dupe" - so I appreciate your recommendation and thoughts! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Gourmandgrl
9 months ago
Autumn dessert fragrances
...ItscoralHere are a few fall gourmands that I enjoy ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ:Bonfire Bash (2021)Bonfire Bash (2021) Marshmallow Pumpkin LatteMarshmallow Pumpkin Latte Cheirosa '71Cheirosa '71 Egg NogEgg Nog GingerbreadGingerbread Nยบ09 Vanilla Bourbon (Eau de Parfum)Nยบ09 Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum "Chai ร‰picรฉ | Urban Outfitters" Hazelnut L'HunHazelnut L'Hun Thank you so much for sharing all of these @Itscoral - I always love fall gourmand suggestions ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ and you brought up a few I'd forgotten about! Great list - I appreciate you giving your recommendations. ๐Ÿ™Are there any new ones you've tried this year, that you're enjoying (or any you're eyeing)? If you had to pick your top/#1 favorite fall gourmand, what would it be?To me Hazelnut L'HunHazelnut L'Hun was even better than Replica - By the FireplaceReplica - By the Fireplace (especially considering how much hype that one has)!
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Gourmandgrl
9 months ago
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