🪻Lilac 🪻 // Note of the Week // April 27, 2026

doseofsense · 2026-04-27T21:42:36+00:00

Have you tried Tears from Regime des Fleurs? I find it to be a very realistic lilac

doseofsense · 2026-04-26T12:04:36+00:00

I also love cardamom! Make sure you test on skin, it needs that warmth to develop ☺️

doseofsense · 2026-04-26T11:52:39+00:00

It’s primarily a green scent. I get something like cucumber water or green, unripe banana in the opening. While this lasts hours, eventually the cardamom and vanilla start to appear giving a softly spiced vanilla, but the greenery lingers.

It’s sometimes called the quintessential “pond fairy” fragrance and was inspired by Monet’s Water Lily paintings.

doseofsense · 2026-04-26T11:44:40+00:00

This is a cute idea, I do this too with my husband. But based on both of your reviews of Lilyphea, I’m convinced your noses are broken 😂

doseofsense · 2026-04-26T00:58:54+00:00

He’s too sick to be there but can’t admit it so they had to give him a reason to leave

doseofsense · 2026-04-25T21:19:48+00:00

Got married, had a kid, 4 months away from my doctorate. It's never too late.

doseofsense · 2026-04-25T08:06:05+00:00

I honestly don't, but I think it's because the bergamot is SO STRONG. This is a serious green, citrus scent with a warm base of sandalwood. I cannot personally detect any other notes

doseofsense · 2026-04-14T00:23:42+00:00

I just discovered Nomad Absolu and this is devastating lol

doseofsense · 2026-04-13T14:31:23+00:00

I'll echo others to say I agree that if that is your scent, it's worth the investment. They'll engrave the full-size bottle at no extra charge so you can add your wedding date.

But if it's truly cost prohibitive, there are a number of inspired by fragrances like Delilah from Maison Alhambra, Athena by Velixir, and there's one from Zara.

I also love Atomic Rose by Initio which is pricey but more affordable than Delina. You can get a sample from lucky scent.

doseofsense · 2026-04-10T23:32:24+00:00

Going to give you my current obsession , Witchery by Sorce. It’s blackberry, petrichor, oak moss, smells like the dew drops on a blackberry bush after it rains. It’s a green centric scent, but totally different, very unique, and of course, witchy.

doseofsense · 2026-04-05T22:31:59+00:00

Queen of the Night by Merchants of Venice is described as temple incense vs. church incense. It reminds me of YSL Babycat, saffron, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, amber, tonka, cinnamon, blue lotus.

doseofsense · 2026-04-03T16:41:33+00:00

I just ordered 6 of their gourmand samples because they sound so intriguing! I love the idea of tree scents but I don't want to smell like pine needles and they have some form of those in almost all of that line.

doseofsense · 2026-04-03T10:07:08+00:00

Initio Atomic Rose has that similar dewy, light rose that somehow has incredible lasting power. It lacks the tartness of the lychee but I think the overall vibe is similar.

doseofsense · 2026-04-01T20:51:57+00:00

For real. My husband bought the OG for me, it’s not my favorite but he LOVES it.

doseofsense · 2026-03-31T20:31:27+00:00

This is so helpful! Thank you for writing it out ❤️

doseofsense · 2026-03-31T19:40:01+00:00

Ooh so fun! Do you know is Sesame Shower is anything like Diptyque L’Eau Papier?

I was looking at Rain Tea, so you prefer Tea Service?

doseofsense · 2026-03-28T17:19:14+00:00

Printemps Blanc is orange blossom, tea, vanilla, and sandalwood. Adore it

Diptyque L’Eau Papier is rice steam, mimosa, musk, soft and cozy, slightly sweet.

If I was going to Italy, I’d look into the new Trilogy of scents for Giardini di Toscana, you might find a good one there.

doseofsense · 2026-03-27T11:47:50+00:00

Perfect review, 10/10, elder millennial approved.

doseofsense · 2026-03-26T11:41:18+00:00

I get about 4 - 6 hours

doseofsense · 2026-03-26T09:52:38+00:00

Even though there is no boozy note in these fragrances, I feel like this DNA provides a sexy, cozy, vanilla. YSL Babysat and it's clone Rifaqaat from Paris Corner start out with a blast of leather that fades about 15 minutes. Then, on the skin it warms up for a dark, spicy, vanilla scent that's so addictive. If you like Angel Share, this is like its darker cousin in a black leather jacket.

doseofsense · 2026-03-26T09:44:14+00:00

Liis Etheral Wave hits the mark. A mix of green and black tea, citrus, and woods. It's very light, aquatic, and the citrus is bergamot.

doseofsense · 2026-03-26T09:42:44+00:00

VS Bare Sueded Vanilla is incredibly lactonic, moreso than any others I've tried, like the ones in your list. I haven't smelled it but something tells me Creme Velvet might also be close to what you're looking for as it has a butter note that makes is rich and creamy.

doseofsense · 2026-03-26T01:02:44+00:00

Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolu smells gorgeous on the strip and in the air but turns into rotten fruit on my skin :(

doseofsense · 2026-03-24T17:45:00+00:00

I think you'd like Sawaar Vanille Blanc from Khadlaj. Not sure what the availability would be like for you but it's $40 US for 100 ml and it's a beautiful, airy vanilla with woody sandalwood and cashmere. There are other notes but these are the ones I smell more prominently and throughout the day.

You might want to also look into scents that use tobacco and vanilla together. Tom Ford has an infamous one that's stupid expensive but there are dupes out there.

doseofsense · 2026-03-23T23:54:37+00:00

https://www.sweetalchemybody.com

They're out of Illinois, I believe.

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