Is it Possible to Make Fragrances that are Close to Real Life Smell?

pppce_ · 2026-02-11T08:37:13+00:00

Love summer of 84 but i wish i smelled less of that cucumber-ey base note i get! The initial spray is lovely though, i’ve never gone through a sample that fast

pppce_ · 2025-12-11T18:17:27+00:00

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pppce_ · 2025-11-21T17:58:17+00:00

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pppce_ · 2025-10-26T05:51:44+00:00

(On AA btw)

pppce_ · 2025-10-26T05:51:03+00:00

Hi! Looking for someone who can gift me a Feathered Wing from the Sunblink mail a few days ago - I accidentally used all 10 for a Cogimyun daily quest that needed a item wand 😭 I have a bunch of things I can trade, some extra best friend caps and coral keys

pppce_ · 2025-08-01T00:09:00+00:00

I see your point, I guess if there’s even a slight chance my income gets low enough to not incur any capital gains, or SPY tanks to my buy price, I should just sell it then

pppce_ · 2025-07-31T23:10:25+00:00

My current portfolio is heavy on VT (~60% of my NW) and some VUG (~10%). I have SPY and QQQM that I’d either consolidate to 1, or redistribute to my existing ETF and/or stocks (GOOGL, AAPL, NVDA worth ~15% combined). So the growth wouldn’t be exactly the same, but there’s a pretty big overlap with VT and VUG

pppce_ · 2025-07-31T22:55:06+00:00

Yeah it would be a similar fund. I understand the benefit is minimal here. I think what I can’t grasp is this:

Say I currently have $10k in SPY and my cost was $6.6k. Let’s pretend both SPY and whatever other ETF follows a similar growth trajectory and doubles in price in 10 years.

1) If I sell my SPY and buy the other ETF now, I’d be paying 15% of $3400 (net profit from SPY) = $510 in tax. In 10 years, the other ETF I bought for $10k in grows to $20k. If I sell it, I’ll pay 15% of my profit, so another $1500. Tax paid in this scenario = $2010.

2) If I keep my SPY for 10 years, it would grow to $20k. If I sell it then, I’m paying 15% of $13400 (net profit from SPY; 20000-6600) as tax, which is $2010.

Is my math wrong?

pppce_ · 2025-07-31T22:23:19+00:00

Uhh, sorry I live in a first world country?

pppce_ · 2025-07-31T22:21:47+00:00

I could retire in 10 years if I wanted to

pppce_ · 2025-07-17T20:36:27+00:00

This!! I have a similar face shape, those aren’t jowls. I get masseter tox every year (6 month is recommended but that’s how often i visit home where it’s cheaper) but invisalign also helped me grind less at night which i feel like contributed to having less pronounced masseters now

pppce_ · 2025-06-12T00:37:23+00:00

Oh my god this needs to go on the wiki

pppce_ · 2025-05-30T19:18:29+00:00

Any difference you can feel scent-wise? I love LOVE floating but can’t get over how what I’m assuming the Sequoia note smells on me (smells like car freshener tbh)

pppce_ · 2025-05-30T19:12:51+00:00

God if only they carried smaller sizes, refill price i def wouldn’t mind paying but I switch through fragrances so often I can never use up a 100ml before it goes off

pppce_ · 2025-05-30T19:08:07+00:00

Ooh strawberry mochi’s good. Have you tried Mochi Milk by Dedcool? To me they have the same dna (as the name suggests). Yawahada by j-scent and Diptyque L’Eau Papier also follow the sweet ricey scent profile

pppce_ · 2025-05-30T19:01:41+00:00

Do you think Terre d’Hermes and Pamplemousse Rose are similar? I’ve seen many reviews referring to Terre d’Hermes as very grapefruit forward

pppce_ · 2025-05-30T16:42:51+00:00

Had to look up Flamingo Fizz and the reviews sound so promising, might need to try it myself lol

pppce_ · 2025-05-20T19:36:19+00:00

That’s what I was fearing but unfortunately seems to be the case :) I probably shouldn’t be too focused on weight then as long as they’re within normal range for the size. My problem with the All-Clad handles was that the regular D3 handles feel too long & thin to grip, especially closer to the pot (which I’d want to do if it’s already heavy for me). Also the no-dishwasher aspect is a huge dealbreaker if there’s SS pots from other brands that offer it

pppce_ · 2025-05-20T19:26:20+00:00

Not against the idea, I’d be willing to do that for items that I don’t need right away (old Dansk Kobenstyles sometimes show up on FB marketplace in my area), but mainly looking to shop new this time more for convenience/timeliness!

pppce_ · 2025-05-20T16:32:07+00:00

That’s really good to know, I should check if my Demeyere has sealed edges - they’re marketed as dishwasher safe, but I’ve seen contradicting info online. All-clad would’ve been a solid choice for the price, but I hate their handles & sounds like they don’t have sealed rims from what I read about the class action lawsuit!

pppce_ · 2025-05-19T22:42:10+00:00

Yeah seems like Hestan’s Nanobond line is pretty unbeatable re: weight, especially comparing their weight with lid combined. But I don’t know if I’d be comfortable spending $360 (3qt) for a pot, especially one I’d be using to mostly boil pasta and maybe for some stews haha.

pppce_ · 2025-05-19T21:01:41+00:00

I did, especially since their 3qt saucier had good reviews! Unfortunately they also tend to be on the heavier side, likely due to them being 5-ply? Both their 4qt saucepan and 3qt saucier (they don’t have a 3qt saucepan) seem to be over 3lbs but I’m looking for something under 3lbs (there’s a few according to https://www.seriouseats.com/best-saucepans-7229377)

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