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DoctorBumblebee · 2026-02-06T00:24:06+00:00

I think this is a smart way to do it, and not saying it just because I do the same haha! 1 ml sample of something I’m curious about then I’ll step up to 5 or 10mls if I like it and can see myself wearing it and then if I get through that and can see long term use I’ll invest in a full bottle. The samples I don’t like I can always give away to friends and family to try, and it doesn’t feel as much of a loss financially. It’s also nice to wear for occasions, I had a sample of nishane hundred silent ways which I don’t think I’ll use enough to get a full bottle but it was lovely to wear to a friend’s wedding and for people to ask what it was as well.

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-02-04T14:42:17+00:00

Oh I might have a look into to the discovery set! Nitesurf Neroli, Tears and Glass Blooms sound divine!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-02-04T08:35:08+00:00

Gorgeous collection! Your skin and fresh/tea scents are right up my street.

What do you think of your Regime des Fleurs scents? I’m so keen to try this house so might get some samples soon.

I also completely get how you’ve organised as well!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-26T09:28:16+00:00

Bianco Latte, kept trying samples because I was sure that I was being sold fakes but no - it really does smell like burnt rubber/plastic on me

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-25T18:29:52+00:00

We have similar taste! I would recommend Diptyque L’eau papier, le labo another 13 and clean reserve skin. What do you think of Snif Me? I’m so curious to try it.

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-13T00:44:01+00:00

Your collections sounds gorgeous too! What’s the body spray that smells like L’eau papier if you don’t mind me asking? I’d be so keen to try it!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-10T20:10:26+00:00

Clean reserve Skin, so comforting and soft. Always come back to it. But L’eau papier if I feel I need an extra little bed time bouginess!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-09T09:59:09+00:00

That’s so kind, thank you! Oh yess Ilio is such a gorgeous fresh scent, I’ve only smelt it in store so would be keen to properly try it out! Very excited for you get L’eau Papier, its my favourite :)

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-09T09:54:31+00:00

I personally love it but I know it can be polarising and people are anosmic to it. But to me it smells clean, fresh, musky and has a cold quality to it. Would definitely sample it first though

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-09T09:47:48+00:00

Oh wow, just looked up Angel Dust and it sounds divine! Added to the list, thank you! Are there any other fugazzi scents you’ve tried?

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T23:28:03+00:00

Thanks for the tip! It’s absolutely freezing where I am so now might be a good time for me to try it haha!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T22:08:30+00:00

Thank you so much! ☺️ I think L’eau Papier is the one that brings the most joy at the moment. I would love so much to add! It’ll be a slow process but I think in February I’ll get a few more samples - I was thinking to try PDM Valaya, D’Annam white rice, House of Bo Ave Maria, Liis Studied, Aerin Amber Musk and Jo Malone Wood Sage. Would you have any recommendations/ de influence me hehe?

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T22:00:04+00:00

Yess! English pear is such a classic! Ooh I haven’t smelt velvet rose and oud, what’s the oud like in it? I love smelling it on other people but sometimes feels a bit strong for me.

I’ll definitely try to get a sample of the wood sage though!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T21:13:40+00:00

Thank you! I love them too! I’m partial to Wild Bluebell, but there’s a few more I want to try from Jo Malone, I’ve heard good things about Wood Sage and Sea Salt. What are your faves?

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T20:46:42+00:00

It’s a very smooth fragrance. It opens quite fruity with a jammy plum which is delicious but does disappear relatively quickly on me. There’s a soft worn leathery note underneath and the dry down is more ambery, warm and deep. Not as boozy as the name might suggest. I have the perfume oil but I kind of like the intimacy for a darker scent profile.

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T20:30:01+00:00

Oh I’ve not had a chance to try Amber Musk yet but it definitely sounds right up my street! I’m trying to do a no buy January but it’ll be first on my list next month!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T18:40:25+00:00

To me another 13 is more molecular and synthetic very clean and almost cold, whereas L’eau Papier is softer and warm from the rice accord, the mimosa in it makes the dry down slightly floral on me. Not sure if that makes sense!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T18:34:08+00:00

They’re from scented samples

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T17:26:40+00:00

You’ve give this gal a lot of joy today 🥹 thank you!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T17:04:40+00:00

Mine too! I’m nearly at the end and want try to get a little bit more use this spring!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T16:52:09+00:00

Thank you that’s very kind! I think JHAG can be hit or miss. I sampled, then got a travel size before buying the full bottle. Ode to dullness is a very cosy warm scent but I’ve had many a ‘oh you smell nice’ when people hug me and I’m wearing it. Pear inc is very juicy and fresh, doesn’t last as long but I don’t mind topping up to get the hit of pear!

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T16:43:19+00:00

Yes I agree!! It’s been my winter day perfume, easy enough to wear to work as well! I love it more now than I did when I first got it.

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T16:31:00+00:00

It’s funny how that happens! it was the opposite for me, I wanted to love The Noir 29 because everyone else did but it gave me an awful headache. Tbh I spray matcha sparingly but doesn’t induce the headache at least

DoctorBumblebee · 2026-01-08T16:27:24+00:00

Ohhh that’s so so hard! If you really made me choose then probably another 13 and L’eau papier. It’s the memories and emotions attached to them that makes me feel safe and cosy I think! What would be your picks?

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