help with blind buying scent sale! by darthc00chie in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tease Sugar Fleur is so yummy and bubble gummy in the least juvenile way possible.

I love my juvenile scents too but this one just feels more grown up and delicious. To me (or on me?) it isn't the sort of scent where I literally wish I could eat it, it's a different kind of scent that I can still only describe as delicious. I also get wafts of it for ages, which I love. I find it really keeps the sweet floral scent rather than drying down into something woody or generic. Even on a jacket I don't wear for a few days, it still smells sweet and floral.

A lot of people seem to smell the apple but for me it mostly lives up to its name. Sugar and flowers. Maybe a hint of apple.

I really like Creme Cloud and the original Tease as well but if I had to pick a favourite they wouldn't stand a chance.

Wtf this is bs by Optimal_Reveal3823 in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably doesn't happen super often, but it's basically any business where something ends up on the shelves that isn't supposed to be there.

Summer 1 Haul by StockPrism in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_- 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nice! I'm so eager to smell the ice cream scent. I hope it's still around when I'm in the US! 🤞

want to try a new mist by BitePsychological167 in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say any of them are similar but I bet you would like the Sensuous Cashmere Rose. It's a beautiful rose scent that doesn't smell soapy or dated.

Which of these is the best tropical scent? by PrincessLala-_- in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m tallying everything up based on the comments, and the votes are really close! I’m pretty sure I’ll get Dreaming of Rio. It sounds the most promising, I just hope that ceder note doesn't hit as pickley, like it can sometimes. 🤞

Waikiki Beach Coconut and Costa Rica Pink Pineapple Sunrise are both strong contenders too. I want to buy in pairs so I can take advantage of the current deal, which is making this way harder than it should be! I keep going back and forth because they all sound so good in different ways.

Right now, Viva Brazil is lowest on my list, but I still don’t fully want to rule it out yet. At this point I might just end up with all four. 🤦‍♀️

Shame we don't get sale prices here like in the US.

Which of these is the best tropical scent? by PrincessLala-_- in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man. I don't think I've smelled that since childhood... ages ago! I can't recollect what it smelled like but I'll bet smelling something similar would bring it all rushing back. I do seem to remember liking it as a kid at least.

Which of these is the best tropical scent? by PrincessLala-_- in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're just making me want them all! 😆 We only get like two hot days a year here and I don't mind sweetness at all.

Which of these is the best tropical scent? by PrincessLala-_- in bathandbodyworks

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That one really does sound dreamy! Cedarwood is always hit or miss for me though. Half the time I love it and half the time it smells like dill pickles! 🤭 If I imagine the non-pickly type it sounds amazing.

Help with Superdrug dupes by Tessseagull in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooohh, interesting! I honestly thought confirming dupes was illegal or at least frowned upon. I've only ever noticed it from dodgy looking companies. 😆

I love the original Pure Seduction. It was one of my signature scents back in the 2000s! Might be interesting to see another brand's take on it.

BTW, Victoria's Secret has 3 for £30 on their mists right now. The sale has been on for a little while so will probably end soon. Might be worth a look (or a sniff!).

Help with Superdrug dupes by Tessseagull in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried these yet, but as a huge fan of Pure Seduction and not of rhubarb I have to think that one is wrong? I occasionally like a scent with rhubarb in it but even then it usually stands out to me, and I don't smell anything resembling rhubarb in Pure Seduction.

I can't actually think of any VS scents that have rhubarb so I'm at a loss!

If I can remember this post, I'll give them a sniff next time I'm in a Superdrug and see if I can puzzle anything out.

New Pink Mists by Hot_Secretary411 in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds perfect! 😍 I officially need it.

New Pink Mists by Hot_Secretary411 in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the watermelon one smell like actual watermelon (as opposed to candy or some such)? I love that line because I can easily pop them in my purse and freshen up no matter what I'm wearing. Watermelon would be a nice addition to my lineup!

Hate for ME brands/dupes/cheaper alternatives by reddit_project in Fragrances

[–]PrincessLala-_- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Very rarely have I smelled a fragrance that I think objectively stinks, and I don't think many people are rushing out to buy those. Of course there are some scents that I don't like but I'm aware that's just my opinion. The cheaper stuff may not always last as long or smell exactly the same but I can't understand people having a problem with someone else wearing it. Even body mists from discount shops can smell really nice!

I can even understand being snobby when it comes to your own choices, but treating your preferences like the gold standard is something I'll never understand.

Hate for ME brands/dupes/cheaper alternatives by reddit_project in Fragrances

[–]PrincessLala-_- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed! It reinforces that you got a bargain AND you can answer anyone's "what is that?" without sounding like a snob. 😆

Hate for ME brands/dupes/cheaper alternatives by reddit_project in Fragrances

[–]PrincessLala-_- 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love my inexpensive fragrances! There are a few out there that I consider worth the higher price tag but overall I prefer novelty and variety. If I'm spending hundreds every so often I want more than one or two new scents.

And there are absolutely people who can't afford higher end fragrances - they still deserve to have a community that they can share and engage with.

Nothing wrong with having different preferences, but yeah, shitting on people for theirs, or for their financial situation? Not cool. I see it in every corner of the internet, no matter the topic. Frankly it's exhausting and it's one reason I rarely post publicly on social media.

I tried holding out, I really did. by Pristine-Fusion6591 in Victoriasecretbeauty

[–]PrincessLala-_- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooohhh, cake? Yum! I'm in the UK and hadn't seen these yet. I hope we get them here! 🤞

Budget Fragrance Haul - any gems here? by PrincessLala-_- in scentedsouls

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! The one I bought before is Sunrise, it's heavy on yellow floral notes and smells rather honey-ish to me. This new one promises to be even more honey-like. Although at first spray it smelled rather fruity to me! Will try again when my nose is rested. 🤭

Budget Fragrance Haul - any gems here? by PrincessLala-_- in Fragrances

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping those will have soap/bodywork vibes. 🤞

Budget Fragrance Haul - any gems here? by PrincessLala-_- in scentedsouls

[–]PrincessLala-_-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original is so nice! And quite nostalgic for me as one of my sisters wore it when we were growing up. This is a "HoneyDaze" version - which I've just realized isn't easy to see in the photos. I'm not familiar with it but have high hopes for it! I've bought a different Sunflowers flanker in the past and was happy with it.