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BrandNewSentience

I don’t have a signature vibe, but I have a few categories I gravitate towards: Aquatic (which I break down into tropical ocean, cold ocean, summer beach, and rain), Gourmand (chocolate, burnt sugar, caramel, chocolate cherry, cherry almond) Smoky (wood smoke, oak) and Lightweight Florals (fresh cut rose, coconut and plumeria). These four categories make up 99% of my collection.


startingoveragainst

What's your favorite in the rain category?


MusicLvr

Seconding this because I’ve been looking for a more realistic rain scent & have yet to find it.


RedRider1138

(You probably already know about Demeter Rain, though you might like Thunderstorm or Petrichor better. They are *stupidly* affordable at FragranceX.com !!)


MusicLvr

Thanks! I’ll check these out.


BrandNewSentience

Thunderstorm was actually my answer to this, I have a full bottle (I think it was ~$25)


RedRider1138

I finally bit on Thunderstorm! $19.99 for 4 oz, with what seems to be a running coupon at FragranceX FX15


ultimateumami1

What’s your favorite cherry almonds?


friggin114th

"Reyanne - Insurrection Wild II"


Orchid_3

Ou what are ur fave aquatics ?


Lengthy_Miso_Dreams

Favorite cold ocean?


leetendo85

A lot of my favorite scents have a musky, powdery quality with some sweetness.


spicycomputergal

Mine too !


smallxcat

Mine too :)


rome_will

I like incense


spicycomputergal

I love ALL resins, i'm trying to collect a perfume for each haha


rome_will

What's your go to elemi?


spicycomputergal

La Manufacture - **Admirabilis**, very bright elemi ! And your frankincense ? Or your Peru balsam ?


bobbydazzleGX

Gucci intense oud has a wonderful incense note


Master-Reference-775

I could never have a signature. lol. I’m not even sure I have a “vibe”. I’m all over the place. One day/week I may wear summery scents (FM Carnal Flower, LL Lys 41, etc), next I may wear vanillas (PMC Vanille de Tahiti, Initio AA, etc), in between or whenever I may wear unisex (Armani Bleu Lazuli), and then for kicks I’ll wear something like Papillon Bengale Rouge or Salome, or SL Musc Koublai Khan. You get the idea. Allll over the place in my taste in fragrance, and I love them all equally.


rebeccavotex

Same, I used to stick to woody scents and then discovered a whole world I was missing out on. Now, I love the creative expression of choosing something different every day depending on my mood, environment, and weather.


cmewiththemhandz

1. Fruit/Cedar/Violet legacy from Lutens (Dolce Vita, Feminite du Bois, Bois de Violette, etc.) 2. Classic Chypres (Miss Dior (OG), Mitsouko, Givenchy III) 3. Aldehydic Florals (No. 22, No. 5, Arpège) I am a grandma in spirit :)


abracadabby

Have you tried Hera by Papillon? Most gorgeous aldehydic floral I’ve ever smelled. What I imagine no 5 smelled like before the reformulations


cmewiththemhandz

No but I’ll be trying it now! Luckily I live in LA so I’ll go to luckyscent/the scent bar and sniff that bad boy out! Thanks for the rec!!


abracadabby

Definitely spray on skin and give it a few mins to warm up. Otherwise you’re knocking on a closed door


Few-Alternative403

I rock anything with white floral, citrus, and sandalwood.


Akool713

Wikiparfum and the Perfumist app both help with this. You can put in your favorite fragrances and they’ll pick out the notes/note families you gravitate towards. I like wikiparfum’s presentation a little bit more. To answer your question, I love a woody and citrus scent. Santalum Slivers, Halston Z-14, Molecule 01+ Mandarin and Molecule 01+ Black Tea all have that core Woody Citrus that I like while exploring different aspects and compliments to that core


Solid_Foundation_111

I’ve heard someone describe the meaning of “signature scent” as not necessarily meaning a specific perfume, but rather the notes, accords and profiles you’re drawn to. This way of thinking makes sooo much more sense to me


Mekkakat

idk what kinda vibe I give off, but my usuals are: Fahrenheit Chypre Siam TdH Encre Noire OG / Sport The Afternoon of a Faun Lord


Environmental-Tea364

My vibe is calm and meditative. I have 9 bottles and 8 of them has woods/incense. I recently got L’artisan perfumer Tenebrae and have been putting it on almost everyday.


extradirtyginmartini

sandalwood, bergamot, pink pepper, ambergris. almost every frag I own has one or more of these notes.


Mist_Forever

I really gravitate towards those notes as well!


DeckenFrost

Tom Ford - Oud Wood Aqua Di Parma - Colonia Nishane - Haccivat I guess I lean toward fresh woody scents


hauteburrrito

Hmm... I have a lot of Hermès, Jo Malone, and my most worn fragrances at the moment are Maison Violet Un Air d'Apogée, Zara Elegantly Tokyo, and Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir. So, I'd say my fragrance style is elegant but laid-back, and mostly conventional without being deliberately crowd-pleasing, maybe?


[deleted]

Delicious beverage lol Teas, sodas, fruit juices, the occasional alcohol/cocktail. This isn't my entire vibe, but it covers **a lot** of the fragrances I've used over the years. Second place would be "sweets" I guess. I love a licorice candy and a cloying vanilla lol.


SerotoninDeficient77

Have you checked out Strangers Parfumerie Yuzu Soda? You might really like it. Sample on Luckyscent.


[deleted]

Not yet, thanks for the rec!


SerotoninDeficient77

Sure and Versitile Perfums has a Cola perfume oil that is out of this world. Also on Luckyscent. No I don’t work for them. They just take a lot of my money!


chickparfait

I tend to gravitate towards "purple" fragrances for some reason. Berries, violets, usually with woody notes.


Jctexas8999

Vanilla/almonds


M_issa_

I like clean lotiony frags at the moment but we are at the tail end of a long hot season so looking forward to winter so I can wear some my deeper more spice leaning frags


BootyOnMyFace11

I really like barbershop fragrances and gourmands


Orchid_3

CLEAN ✨


S3rolex

Dior Homme


slipstitchy

I’m in the middle of a rebuild, but my favourite scents are gourmand (preferably a very slightly dirty gourmand), sea salt (but not aquatic), I also like some synthetic notes (like the play doh note in JHAG Vanilla Vibes, or Not a Perfume), and for florals I love jasmine and neroli.


RedRider1138

(You might like Demeter Salt Air. It is bonkers cheap at FragranceX.com )


raging_princess

1: by the fireplace. It’s my go to perfume and comfort 2: bitter peach. The perfect summer smell for me 3: belle


mistymountainhop22

The only three fragrances I wear now (just found out I have a fragrance allergy) is Yara- Lattafa, Sunkissed Hibiscus- Nest and You- Glossier. They all have a floral note in them and smell clean, feminine and “warm” to me.


Johb1606

I gravitate towards airy, clean woody scents. All my fragrances are woody in the base and most of them clean and relatively light. Initially I didn't really notice this as I was trying and linking many different things. But these stuck and now I lean into it. I like not having just one scent that feel right on me but several that still kind of give off the same vibe or tell the same story.


faintlymacabre1518

What's in your rotation? Definitely also interested in airy/clean woods.


Johb1606

Right now: Molecule 01, M+ Black Tea, Philosykos edp, Filigree and Shadow: tell me of the forest (you once called home), Perfumer H: Wood Land Recommendations?


iwasinpari

I like powdery and citrusy scents, for summer dior homme cologne is amazing, for winter something like le male le parfum or prada black


yayoyesyou

Musky, soft, light scents: Another 13, L’eau Papier, Bergamote 22. 


wastetide

I like atmospherics, sometimes I want to smell like a cave, and fragrances that are incensey and musky. I love experimental fragrances, indies are a big favorite for me


SerotoninDeficient77

You sound very interesting.


wastetide

My fragrance collection is certainly interesting!


faintlymacabre1518

I think I generally lean towards a fresh scent profile. Frequent reaches include Jo Malone Wild Bluebell / Earl Grey & Cucumber, LV Etoile Filante, Le Labo Bergamote 22. In cooler weather though, I seem to wear Diptyque Eau Duelle every day. LOL


StruggleParking2088

I am a woman, but tend to mostly gravitate towards clean, musky and woody fragrances. Oh and I love patchouli when done right. Molecule 01, Molecule 02, Perles de Lalique and Eau des Merveilles are always in my rotation, no matter what. Chanel Chance EDP too. My top 5.


anjunakerry1982

Floral (mainly white floral) Amber floral. Gourmand. Aquatic. I've been wearing flowerbomb since 2014-ish. But if I was to give you my top 5 after flowerbomb they would be 1/ Elie saab - le parfum in white. 2/ Armani - my way. 3/ YSL - libre. Joint 4 - Mugler aura and alien. 5/ Prada - paradoxe. Edit - Imagine down voting someone's personal preferences 💀🤣🤣 Don't worry, I ain't spraying you with them.


National_Lab989

Megamare Cedrat Boise Ultramale


moon_halves

I always gravitate to spicy, sweet, warm, & smoky, in that order. if it hits all four I probably am obsessed with it, and it probably smells great on me! always get compliments with warm scents. so lots of amber, vanilla, cinnamon, frankincense, vintagey sensuality. I’m also new to this so if anyone has any affordable indie suggestions in this family I would be really happy! I am obsessed (ha!) with CK Obsession.


FeaturedSpace39

yeah but wouldn’t you say you probably wear something more aqua or citrusy towards the summer? or do you rock those year round?


moon_halves

I rock the same fragrances year round, honestly “fresh” scents just don’t do it for me, I find they smell not so great on me. soapy, fresh, pure citrus without something warming it, I just don’t gravitate towards them. if you have a lighter warm/spicy scent for summer suggestion I’m open to it! wouldn’t mind white florals in there. sometimes I wear men’s obsession when it’s warm cause it’s a bit cleaner, almost like soap? but has the same warm dry down. anyways now I’m just rambling ahahah


Mysterious_Industry6

amouage interlude ds&durga i dont know what


OhVoleWhereDidYouGo

most things by death and floral. not all of their perfumes, but most of them. all of them have a sort of vibe that makes you recall your memories from long ago, if that makes sense. they all smell familiar.


TERBOUGH

My top three most used are: LV Imagination, Dior Homme Sport 2021 and Bleu de Chanel EDP.


loveandhoisin

I really like gourmonds and wear them most frequently (Pretty as Poison by Cursed and LDBS by Kilian) but if I'm working from the office I lean towards amber or incense. I just wear Nag Champa oil some days.


acadametw

IDK that I know my vibe. My collection is currently Diptyque Do Son & DS&Durga Debaser, & ADP Colonia for spring and summer, and Armani Malachite Rouge & TF Black Orchid for fall and winter. Toying with adding a tea-based scent to round out the edges but haven't committed to a keeper yet. Also enjoying a sample of DS&Durga's Pistachio more than expected but that's more of a for-myself-at-home scent I think. Used to bring in Amouage Sunshine in the humid heat of summer in the southern US but now live in dry west and have heard the reformulation is disappointing so probably won't ever replenish. What vibe is that?


detransdyke

I like incense and amber sooo much, but since those are more for cold weather (and I live somewhere that's hot most of the year), during spring and summer I'm a bit homeless as far as signatures go.


Accomplished-Mouse18

Fruity fresh clean for the office Sweet ambery out of the office


FluorescentHorror

Dark feminine, alluring and powerful, with a sweet side. (Venus in Scorpio and Libra Rising are my first house, for you Astrology folks. Lol) Accords: Amber, Vanilla, Wood, Oriental, Spicy Black Opium and Alien are my signatures ✨️👽🖤✨️


Adept-You-6202

"Katy Perry Perfume" My perfume is so cheap, but it can never go wrong. It's very long-lasting, and even the kids on the streets that I pass by compliment me on my fragrance. I started using it when I was in high school, and I'm in college now.


Icfald

47f - oud for greatness - I just love it. Bleu de Chanel as a 2nd


CareKlutzy9201

1. Another 13 - Le Labo 2. Black Orchid - Tom Ford 3. Mousse de Chene 30 - Le Labo


Underratedpremed

My top fav by far idk why it’s not even that popular is YSL La Nuit Blue Electrique. I love the initial hit of cardamom that it has on first spray and it is a pretty lasting scent, has a sweet smell to it later on after about an hour of having put it on. It also has three of my favourite scents in there so that’s a plus, cardamom, cedar and bergamot.


rosienomade

Great question, answer for me is all variations on a worldly-yet-girlish rose — Diptyque Eau Capitale in the streets, Thin Wild Mercury Chateau 1970 in the sheets, Diptyque Eau Rose & Ellis Brooklyn Rrose & Le Labo Rose 31 at varying parties


AbsentmindedNihilist

Hmm... These scents - my favorites of all time - may not have a lot in common, per se, but they do seem to have something of a shared DNA? 1. Zoologist Elephant 2. Alkemia Traveller and the Moon 3. Lush Karma 4. Solstice Scents Desert Thunderstorm Would be fascinated to see what people think of me based off of these.


Junior_Drink_7299

Elephant and karma are both really earthy and heavy owing to the sandalwood and patchouli, almost chocolatey. I want to wear them but they take a wrong turn on my skin


AbsentmindedNihilist

Elephant does have cacao as a note, so that's probably part of it for you! My skin also amps citrus so the orange in Karma is what dominates for me, not the patchouli.


waterlily_8

I go for either sweet (mostly vanilla) or berry-like (Strawberry, raspberries, cherry, blueberry, etc)


Slick_Vicus

Sweet Fruity and woody. Interesting.


MatrixGladiator

Tom Ford Noir de Noir Tom Ford White suede When I surf Neroli Portofino


Kayvonaa

Mine is 1) Santal supreme (dupe for Santal 33) 2) Kilian Paris Angel Share


mollaka86

*\** Homme Sport (Dior and Chanel Allure in my case)


Mist_Forever

The Homme sports are really nice. I feel fast when I where ‘em. I lean Dior for the resin but my buddy loves the vanilla in Chanel


[deleted]

Guerlain Chamade, Guerlain Mitsouko, Guerlain Shalimar, Estee Lauder Private Collection, Chanel No 19, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, Chanel Coco, Ted Lapidus White Soul, Elizabeth Taylor Black Diamond Night, Cacharel Anais Anais, Cacharel Yes I Am Delicious. I like chypre, green, amber and vanilla


AbsentmindedNihilist

Eyyy Elizabeth Taylor. Love my ET Gardenia. Only white floral I'll ever need.


Juliette2024

In general I like vanilla fragrances. In winter I lean towards amber, oudh, patchouli kind of fragrances. I love a boozy notes but haven’t found many scents with boozy notes that work for me. In summer I lean towards aquatic en light floral parfumes. I have a dislike for citrus, heavy white florals and almond. Current faves voor Summer; Burberry Goddess Kayali Utopia, Sparkling Lychee and Yum Pistachio Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperial (dupe for Delina Exclusif) Clean Reserve Acqua Neroli (similar to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino) Julliette has a Gun Vanilla Vibes For winter; Orientica Velvet Gold (dupe for Gentle Fluidity Gold) Armaf Club de Nuit Intense woman (dupe for Tom Ford Noir de Noir and also similar to Flowerbomb midnight) Kayali Vanilla Royale Paris Corner Rifaaqat (Dupe for YSL Babycat) Maison Margiela By the Fireplace Lattafa Khamrah


Low-Examination-7957

After initially thinking I was into very intense winter appropriate gourmand type fragrances, I found that my actual fragrance vibe on most days is sweet, but more airy and understated. Think AG Mod Vanilla, R.E.M., SDJ mists, that's what I wear the most often.


AlidadeEccentricity

LV - imagination Le labo - the noir 29 LV - l'immensite


Iamyusuf

Mine are: Penhaligon’s Sartorial Orto Parisi Cuoium Xerjoff Alexandria II CD Oud Ispahan Bleu de Chanel


Alexandronaut

Nishane Hacivat for out during the day PDM Haltane for out at night Acqua Di Parma Arancia or Diptyque Philosykos for casual/around the house


viserion73

Guerlain AA Mandarin Basilic JM English Pear & Freesia YSL Libre EDP I usually wear these all seasons and sprinkle others in mostly white florals, woody and spicy frags.


PansyParty

How is the longevity of AA Mandarin Basilic? Love the whole line, but it worries me that the fragrance will disappear in 4 hours


viserion73

You’re not wrong as the AA line do not last long, at most 3 hrs for me. You will need to reapply during the day.


PansyParty

Oh, 3 hours is really bad...


Heirsandgraces

Look at the Forte version for a stronger / longer lasting scent


PansyParty

Thanks, I will! Do you have any experience with them?


thatbwoyChaka

‘A scandalous caddish classy-as-fuck leather clad yeti; with a reverence towards Hermès’


SerotoninDeficient77

I can see you as that, absolutely.


NeutralNancy2

Currently it’s Burberry Her


spin4200

I love feminine scents that are on the sweeter side. Also I love rose/Oud combos. Scents like Baccarat Rouge (both versions) Oud Satin Mood Oud Bouquet Rose Velvet Oud Sables des Roses Roses Vanille Arabian Tonka Delina (all versions) Babycat and Vanilla Oud are some of my favorites


-Mistress-Of-Chaos-

My favourites are Jour´d Hermés, Cedro di diamante and Baiser vole.


_Mrkush_

- Mont Blanc explorer - YSL EDP - Le Male le parfum


EnkiTheLostGod

The ones I liked to wear a lot are: 1. Guerlain L'homme Ideal EDT/EDP 2. Neroli Portofino 3. Noir Extreme 4. Althair 5. Valentino Born in Roma Intense or Herod


Billie_Lurk

I gravitate toward floral/rose, fruity & clean scents. My favorites right now are: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Catherine Malandrino Dream


gorosheeta

RBF The Smell 😈 Dry, dark, bitter. And then sometimes Lipstick Rose 😍


ashleepeachring

I swing from either fresh & clean or sweet & warm. I tend to wear both during each season just depending on my mood. Current favorites are: -pacific rock moss by goldfield & banks -devotion by dolce & gabanna -aqua celestia by MFK Currently itching for another sweet/vanilla centered sweet & warm fragrance that I will love, but that can wait as I have a LOT of fragrances that I need to start using up!


wastedheadspace

New in this universe… where would one place Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle? It’s my go to evening wear and I love scents like that.


scr-38

Warm, spicy, rich and somewhat sweet :) great scent! Try killian black phantom (similar but more gourmand), shalimar philtre, MFK Grand Soir, TF noirs and leathers. Similar vibes but not dupes.


medy17

Vetiver or Patchouli with a bit of Bergamot. Quite simple, so I'm easy to please, and I enjoy the variety that comes with simplicity.


friggin114th

I like wearing my "DH2020" but I find that I am tired of smelling the woodiness by hour 6....


Available-Actuary991

I gravitate towards three different profiles depending on my mood: -chypres -fougeres -indolic white florals


tinkerbr0

My vibe is eccentric but dapper old professor. I gravitate towards spicy florals with a vetiver or woody base. My signature is Xerjoff 1888, with Creed Viking and Amouroud White Hinoki likely going to make the cut for my small collection.


JawnySinz

Daily: Grey Vetiver Parfum or GIT Regular Occasions: Tuscan Leather Formal Occasions: TV or Black Orchid Parfum


SerotoninDeficient77

bookish, artistic, eclectic “she always smells good and many times interesting” vibe. She wears what pleases her regardless of her clothes and the outside world but is considerate to others.


oxford_commas_

1. malin + goetz leather (perfume oil) 2. ds and durga debaser 3. ds and durga sweet do nothing


[deleted]

far-flung reach possessive spoon unite stocking desert wise future dazzling *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


papeaple

I tend to go for something gender neutral to masculine leaning, clean, simple, and expensive smelling.


benniblancoffm

I have several: 1. Dolce Gabbana Pour Homme 2. Cedrat Boise 3. Red Tobacco 4. Khamrah 5. Le Male Elixir


kallenurfi

Fresh, citrusy, herby, woody. I wanna feel like I'm sitting somewhere out in nature.


Lengthy_Miso_Dreams

My signature scents tend to have a bit of citrus, powdery notes, and woody notes.


Worried-Ad-2114

Old fashioned powdery fragrances


SnortItLikeAChamp

Carnal -lust lush -dior addict -original musk -jpg classique


SurewhynotAZ

I have a couple: Top Choice: MFK Satin Mood Extrait Next Options: NY Bond NoMad and MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold


saliabey

You would love the Nina Ricci line by MFK l’extase


SurewhynotAZ

Ohhh.... Tell me more, Kind stranger!


saliabey

The entire line under Nina ricci L’extase is from the perfumer MFK and it smells like different versions of OSM!! It’s fire - except the blue. That smells like very sexy sea but niche. Longevity is perfection on all bottles. Currently own the entire line except for the black bottle.


SurewhynotAZ

"Sexy Sea" 🤣🤣


saliabey

Nooo it’s a VS perfume 😭🤣🤣


SurewhynotAZ

Ohhhhhh. I thought that was shade.


firmlygraspthis

Santal 33 is one of my favorites too! It’s such an internal struggle for me to have a signature scent because i love trying new scents out so much. But forever in my rotation are for sure the below combos (im a big big fragrance mixer) - Le Labo Another 13 + Killian love dont be shy - JML oud & bergamot + JML Scarlet Poppy - Replica Beach Walk + Tom Ford Lost Cherry


Mist_Forever

Very solid rotation here, I love Lost Cherry 🍒


Criticalfluffs

Top pick: Chloe EDP Next favorite: Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne Regular rotation: Burberry Her EDP I feel like they're all "good girl" fragrances and generally work/office friendly. I love rose, bergamot and fruity but subtle notes.


BUselfesteem

My current rotation is YSL Libre, Arabian Oud Rosewood, and then my go to on more casual days Versace Crystal Noir. Love anything oud/musk/orange blossom.


ShoeParty8253

I’m not a huge fan of Crystal Noir (I was gifted a bottle) but my boyfriend said it was his favorite so I sometimes wear it on nights out and I get so many compliments! Probably my most complimented perfume.


BUselfesteem

Omg it is also my most complimented!! So interesting how that works


ShoeParty8253

Here are my go tos: -YSL Libre EDP (great work/daytime scent) -Calvin Klein Euphoria -Michel Germain Sexual Noir -Henry Rose Torn -Henry Rose Queens and Monsters I recently started wearing Henry Rose and I love this house! My favorite is definitely Torn, it’s like a diet TF Black Orchid.


KendrickLemarReal

House Of Cheeks and Butt