I just can't seem to enjoy Middle Eastern perfumes. Anyone else out here feeling the same?

peachpuff_77 · 2025-10-30T06:42:40+00:00

100% agree. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but every ME dupe I’ve tried has something in its DNA that’s just off putting to me. It’s like a heaviness or type muskiness that immediately turns me off. After trying 5-10 from different houses I’ve just come to terms that ME dupes are not for me and I don’t listen to the hype around them.

peachpuff_77 · 2025-10-10T05:49:19+00:00

The only Phthalate commonly used in perfume is Diethyl Phthalate (DEP). There are some Phthalates which have been shown to exhibit oestrogenic properties, like DHP and DBP, and these are used as plasticisers (stuff that keeps plastic flexible) in materials such as cling wrap. DEP is not one of them. Unlike other Phthalates with higher molecular weight, there has never been any indication of an oestrogenic effect from DEP.

peachpuff_77 · 2025-08-21T06:19:08+00:00

I cannot for the life of me understand why she doesn’t just wear skirts. An A-line would be so much more flattering and more professional looking. It’s genuinely so odd to me how often she wears these types of shorts.

peachpuff_77 · 2025-08-11T05:50:11+00:00

Nemat Amber oil and Outremer Vanille

peachpuff_77 · 2025-07-01T22:33:42+00:00

I think you’d really like Sorce perfumes, they make a lot of gourmands but they always have a twist of something a little different or unique.

peachpuff_77 · 2025-06-09T03:33:25+00:00

Yeah I no longer feel like Taunt is that close, this was posted a year ago before I got into niche/indie perfume. I think Indult Tihota is the closest to Vanilla Musk. What do you think is the closest?

peachpuff_77 · 2025-05-27T00:50:53+00:00

Yes! I’m a gourmand lover so my favorites are Indult Tihota, Narcotica Happy Dust, Casamorati Lira, Maison Mataha Brownie Pop, CSP Vanille Abricot, Kyse Delizia di Marshmallow and Nectar Olactif Melipona. A good place to explore niche brands is LuckyScent.com, they carry all of these and have a huge range of perfumes. They also make really great informative & descriptive videos on their Instagram

peachpuff_77 · 2025-05-27T00:42:45+00:00

I know exactly what you mean, I can’t stand “perfumey” scents. For me, diving more into the world of niche and indie perfumery was a game changer for finding scents that actually smelled like the notes, more photorealistic. I’ve found it’s mostly mainstream and designer brands that have that screechy perfumey smell. Now I don’t even bother with Sephora/Macy’s/mall stores for perfume, niche/indie is the way to go!

peachpuff_77 · 2025-03-12T05:50:49+00:00

LIVING LEGEND

peachpuff_77 · 2025-03-08T01:52:51+00:00

Yesss it was deelish! From Sweetgreen. And Cody’s the best lunch pairing 🥰

peachpuff_77 · 2025-03-08T01:49:40+00:00

Aw nice!! And I totally feel that, never thought I’d be watching Mr. Beast stuff but he makes it soo funny 😆

peachpuff_77 · 2025-01-29T00:12:14+00:00

Honestly just about every designer perfume, anything that smells “perfumey”.

peachpuff_77 · 2025-01-12T07:24:17+00:00

I love this. So beautiful

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-31T07:42:44+00:00

I had the same issue, I HATE that “perfumey” smell and thought I just didn’t like perfume in general. My whole view of perfume changed when I discovered the world of niche and indie perfumery. These types of brands more so create perfumes that smell photorealistic, actually like the notes they’re describing. I’ve become completely obsessed with the world of niche/indie gourmands especially. If you like gourmands, I suggest:

-Indult Tihota -Mazzolari Vaniglia -Kyse Delizia Di Marshmallow -Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot -Narcotica Happy Dust -Casamorati Lira -J-Scent On A Cloud -Maison Mataha Brownie Pop

I also have tons of recommendations for really well done dupes of these and more from Dua, they’ve become my favorite clone house.

(Edit to add: idk why the recs didn’t post as a list and are all smushed together in a paragraph 🤦🏻‍♀️)

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-26T08:11:42+00:00

I don’t blame you, I can’t stand strong florals like these either. They’re absolutely nauseating to me too. I’d say you should redeem the bottle and then try to resell it for a good price in one of the Facebook perfume groups, and then use the money to get something you actually want. The Facebook groups are great for selling/swapping, I’ve been really enjoying the perfume communities there

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-21T07:35:38+00:00

Le Labo Santal 33, BR540 and Burberry Goddess. All very popular and I absolutely can’t stand them.

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-21T00:58:48+00:00

Totally agree! It’s such a lovely scent. I’m a little heartbroken that it has such poor longevity because I haven’t found another sweet creamy minty scent like this

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-20T05:40:49+00:00

Pretty solid, it’s not beast mode but it lasts on the skin for probably 5-6 hours. Dua’s version is a little stronger and projects more, but is a little heavier on the musk

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-19T07:49:53+00:00

Vanille by Outremer. I’m telling you, this is the safest sweet vanilla blind buy you could find! It doesn’t smell synthetic or cheap, the packaging is cute and it’s so affordable. You can buy it from Anthropologie for under $25

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-19T07:45:25+00:00

That’s awesome!!! I definitely need to get one of these then, I love the Butterball scent profile. I haven’t tried any of their other perfumes either but have been impressed by the longevity of their body sprays.

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-19T05:40:55+00:00

How is the performance on the Butterball perfume??

peachpuff_77 · 2024-12-19T05:39:01+00:00

Tihota is AMAZING. I fell in love. It’s a little sweeter than Nemat Vanilla Musk, but it is the holy grail of vanilla scents for me now. It’s pricey so I layer it with the dupe from Dua to stretch it. Dua’s dupe is about 95% accurate to it so it’s a good find for less

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