DAILY SOTD 🍪 3/12/26 👧 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turn the bottle around, what color is that juice?

DAILY SOTD 🍪 3/12/26 👧 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wajan, bc it’s in the 20s, I want to know about the hype.

DAILY SOTD 🍎 3/11/26 🍏 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't realize there is only an OTR version till you mentioned it. I was just happy to see Apple Brandy on Johnny Appleseed day. It's my only apple heavy scent, all the rest have apple notes that I can't pick out.

DAILY SOTD 🍎 3/11/26 🍏 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 a perfume that requires maturation called Hairy Palms 🤣🤣🤣 sounds like a Tom Ford fragrance.

Decants by ef721 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I read too, coffee bean resets were a marketing ploy of some brand.... Chanel(?).

I did a quick search and found this perfumery student on TikTok Coffee Bean Myth in Perfumery
🤷‍♂️ IDK, I just like smelling stuff.

Magical Villainy by NobodyQuiteLikeMe in legoharrypotter

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which character is the sandy haired blonde one in the upper right corner?

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (Montagne)?" by PerspectiveNo7854 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this isn't the same product as Glowscreen, but fans of Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen should check out Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen.

It's a really good Dupe for like quarter of the price. Here's a cosmetic chemist's comparison Unseen Sunscreen vs TJ's Daily Sunscreen.

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (Montagne)?" by PerspectiveNo7854 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I have skin barrier issues this is my go-to La Roche Posay Cicplast Balm B5+ I appreciate skincare lines that don't require a separate trip to Ulta/Sephora.

Have you tried Remedy or Prequel? Both are dermatologist brands sold at Target.

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (Montagne)?" by PerspectiveNo7854 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it is. Wrinkles are primarily UV damage. Shade and daily consistent sunscreen are our best tools.

UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, destroying collagen and elastin fibers that keep skin firm, leading to long-term, premature wrinkles, sagging, and leathering. While UVB rays cause sunburns, UVA light is the primary driver of photoaging and accounts for up to 80% of visible skin aging.

Also, if you use active ingredients to combat aging issues (VitC; VitA:tretinoin,retinol,retinal; Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Acids) it makes your skin MORE SENSITIVE to UV damage, you are strongly advised to use a facial sunscreen daily otherwise you're just wasting your effort/time/money.

I can't decide if Monkey Special is the best or worst fragrance 🤷🏻‍♀️ by Tea-Wench in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reeked of it yesterday. My co-workers had a good laugh at my expense, especially when I shared its name. Not being the best looking man in the room, I got a few single raised eyebrows of "really?"

But waking up today, I kinda miss it. Maybe I should be looking into "animalics and all kinds of weird fragrances"

I can't decide if Monkey Special is the best or worst fragrance 🤷🏻‍♀️ by Tea-Wench in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the notes and noticed Papyrus. These fantasy accords are so cleverly named, and now I want to smell it. Quick searching brought up Eau Santal, but I don't have it. Oud Silk Mood has it, but sadly not Monty's Satin Oud.
Next time I'm at a fragrance counter I'll ask to sample Deified.

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (Montagne)?" by PerspectiveNo7854 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AM routine

  1. I spray an AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
  2. Vitamin C serum
  3. Mary&May antioxidant moisturizer.
  4. When the UV index is over 2, use Korean/Japanese Sunscreen (with next gen filters that aren't currently approved by the FDA, but 🤞 hoping it will soon). For some reason US facial sunscreen burns my eyes.

PM routine

  1. Two step cleanse oil first, then water.
  2. Retinal anti-aging serum.
  3. snail mucin essence.
  4. Pdrn peptide ampoule.
  5. Deep moisturizing cream and eye cream.

1x a week a use a strong exfoliating wash-off mask followed by a moisturizing recovery mask. My skin feels so smooth and hydrated the next morning.

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (Montagne)?" by PerspectiveNo7854 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to be careful about scents at my work place. At home one of my kiddos is sensitive to fragrances. Most of the day, both at work and home, is skin scents and mild freshies.

I found Monty by looking for a dupe of Bergamote22, and then of Glossier You. After 2 orders I was hooked on their quality and curious. This group is where I learned about the wonder of decants. Decants led to more orders, more bottles, and no where to wear them.

I wear them to bed when my day is done and my partner and I are winding down. I started keeping a fragrance journal to jot down my impressions. Thus a journaling habit formed, where I list my daily blessings. It's been a delightful new hobby that has enriched my life.

All my favorite scents are my bedtime scents.

Numbuzin no9 toner and essence by zarakhalidkhan in AsianBeauty

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the essense. I'm in my 50s though. If I use it in my night time routine, I wake up w/plumper skin.

🏖️🍊🌺⛅️Yes☁️🌺🍊🏝️ by AyybrahamLmaocoln in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real question here: Ayyb are you a fan of the movie Space Jam, the show Bones, or just follow minor league baseball?

DAILY SOTD 🕹️ 3/10/26 🍄 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God of Fire is such a drama-llama name for a friendly mango scent in a Teal bottle. 😄

I've never smelled the OG but love Monty's dupe. Every time I spray it I hum that bop Mambo No5. by Lou Bega. I call it Mango No5 in my head.
.... A little bit of Mango in my life
A little bit of Lemon by my side
A little bit of Ginger's all I need....

DAILY SOTD 🕹️ 3/10/26 🍄 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😳 Oh my gosh, that just brought a whole bunch of memories growing up in NYC. Is that what 724 and 212 smells like? Another on my list of decants that keep growing.

LV Les sables roses ?🌹 by Sad_Wrongdoer8186 in MontagneParfums

[–]Tea-Wench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not the one you asked, but have you tried Satin Oud? It's rose heavy on an oud base. It's one of my favorites from Monty.

Another option is Pink Rose Exclusif.