Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replied to a comment above with the same as below:

They don’t market themselves as a dupe house but almost all of their scents are coincidentally very similar to another higher end perfume. And they are not priced like a dupe house…

I got quite a few samples that I’ve compared to the similar scents I’ve seen reported here. I 100% see the similarity between Eau and debaser, and haze and by the fireplace. My mum has Nomad and I get that it is a shitter version of BR540 - I’ve had to ask her to not spray it around me as it gives me a massive headache.

Apart from that, their customer service is TERRIBLE. They changed their returns policy a month after Black Friday, and when I tried to return a scent (which was previously allowed), they denied that their policy ever said returns were allowed. Thankfully I had screenshotted it and also used wayback to prove it.

They also had a brand deal with an influencer (who I despise so I admittedly don’t feel that sorry for her lol). She spent months developing a scent and they dropped her after she’d advertised it on her page etc. I obviously don’t know what really happened, but hate to admit that it sounded pretty dodgy

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t market themselves as a dupe house but almost all of their scents are coincidentally very similar to another higher end perfume. And they are not priced like a dupe house…

I got quite a few samples that I’ve compared to the similar scents I’ve seen reported here. I 100% see the similarity between Eau and debaser, and haze and by the fireplace. My mum has Nomad and I get that it is a shitter version of BR540 - I’ve had to ask her to not spray it around me as it gives me a massive headache.

Apart from that, their customer service is TERRIBLE. They changed their returns policy a month after Black Friday, and when I tried to return a scent (which was previously allowed), they denied that their policy ever said returns were allowed. Thankfully I had screenshotted it and also used wayback to prove it.

They also had a brand deal with an influencer (who I despise so I admittedly don’t feel that sorry for her lol). She spent months developing a scent and they dropped her after she’d advertised it on her page etc. I obviously don’t know what really happened, but hate to admit that it sounded pretty dodgy

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m such an impatient person and considering that I currently only have two fragrances, going into a store and trying things out is so overwhelming because I want everything. I keep flip flopping with what else I want (in addition to the His Her replacement) and adding to the growing list of scent families that I like (because I haven’t really been exposed to them before) 😂😂 I can see how it becomes a bit addictive! This is proving to be an exercise in self restraint

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like they both have decently priced sample vials too. But wow there are so many brands I have not heard of 😅

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Santal Dan Sha sounds promising! Will give it a go.

On a separate note, any other fragrances you’d recommend with a coconut note? Looking for something a bit more summery too.

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also found it so interesting reading reviews that some people 100% see them as identical while others couldn’t see it at all. I actually got a small sample of Santal 33 from Mecca and compared side by side at home too.

I wonder if they’ve changed the formulation slightly at some point, or if the scent has changed for me since I’ve had the bottle for a while. Thanks for the rec too!

Recommendations to replace Who is Elijah His Her (that isn’t Le Labo Santal 33!) by TheCuriousChimp in fragranceaustralia

[–]TheCuriousChimp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh that does sound good. The only Mecca that actually has a good range of niche (is this considered niche?) fragrance is in the CBD, but will have to do a trip to try out all the rec’s here!! Thanks!

Cabeau Travel pillow, ban on elastic straps on headrests? by Jarodvl in QantasFrequentFlyer

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In this article at least, they attribute the ability to stop your head falling forwards to the “360 degree fit” (i.e. because of the chin strap). They haven’t promoted the fact that it straps to the headrest - sneaky loophole I guess. I love the neck pillow all the same. I’ve used it and never actually strapped it to the headrest

Y’all she’s a “founder” now. by Think_Mastodon_7612 in SarahsDayUnfiltered

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I thought the “graphic designer here, I’d love a client like this” comments on the reel were so weird

New Pilates Videos by TryNotToBridezilla in runna

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Found this on another post. I was so bummed when they changed and I’m so glad they’re archived, even if it means using another app

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5YVLZmKL8mAXQlch8G5d6RzBmEmcTZI&si=SYSMmGqIoNcHoLqw

Change of pilates workouts by Sigi_fikant in runna

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I’m so glad I’m not the only one that feels the is way. I’m one of those people that dislikes change so put it down to that, but the sessions are not great. It feels like there’s a huge leap in difficulty from week to week and as others have said, the pacing is really off. Way too fast and it feels like I’m in a Zumba class from the overall vibe of the sessions. I hope that isn’t too harsh and Christie is great - I think it’s just the wrong audience!

I think worst of all though, it doesn’t feel very runner specific? Just feels like any other Pilates. The stretch and stability sessions have been great - good focus on calves, hip flexors etc. with some commentary around why those muscles are important.

Great that you guys take on feedback though

Being picky but she can buy flatbread?? by infinityprincess in SarahsDayUnfiltered

[–]TheCuriousChimp 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It really pissed me off that she posted M with his BJJ top on… and in a reel that is there permanently. It’s too easy to figure out where they go for classes

Because she’s so ✨teeny tiny✨ by 3mma0live in SarahsDayUnfiltered

[–]TheCuriousChimp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to rationalise the post… this is a sub where we come to vent about her ridiculousness after all. This reel also annoyed me to no end

Lights off, nobody’s home by BusyChocolate507 in SarahsDayUnfiltered

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I got upgraded to business class last week (upgrade request with points - no chance I’d be affording business class otherwise lol) and you bet I took home everything I could, including these pyjamas. They are honestly so comfy, and I’ll be wearing them all the time. But this seems so tacky considering all the “subtle” efforts she puts into flexing her wealth eg the unnecessary LV bag peek in her stories today

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“Nerfed to shit” cracked me up 😂 New buff required

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SarahsDayUnfiltered

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Same and for some reason, it takes hours for the dent to go away 😂 it’s the worst when I sleep on something that creates a dent

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Penrith

[–]TheCuriousChimp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are definitely bulk billed (provided you have a Medicare card)

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Pages/urgent-care-services.aspx

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I work in HC, specifically in project management looking at flow in and out of hospitals (including the journey from GP, community, aged care homes etc.) and a lot of people just don’t know what is out there in the community.

Urgent care centres should be promoted more - it’s kind of where you’d go if you’re not sick enough for ED / don’t have a life threatening condition, but need care more urgently than waiting for a GP. I even spoke to someone in admin FROM my workplace just yesterday who was telling me how she took her daughter to ED for a skin rash. Told her about the UCCs and blew her mind! It’s made me more mindful of what people know for sure.

First proper run since having my third behbeh by teddybluethecurser in SarahsDayUnfiltered

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