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Fortunately, we dont believe in gate-keeping.
Youll want to snuggle in close to whoever wears this scent.
Its familiar, nostalgic, and intimately addictive.
It smells like brown sugar and the richest vanilla extract, and never fails to get compliments from strangers.
I once went out for pizza wearing two sprays of Vanilla 28.
Back in college, I smothered myself in The Body Shops Vanilla Perfume Oil (RIP!
(I was mortified.)
I put it in my cart immediately after watching the TikTok reviews.
Its now my daily scent.
Its a little James Dean, a little femme fatale, and effortlessly sexy.
Think: the coolest vintage leather jacket youve seen, but in smell form.
Oh, and did I mention its unisex and considered one ofGlamour’s best mens colognes?
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Oriana is not a subtle scent and smells every bit as pink and romantic as the bottle looks.
Yes, you oughta love gourmands to wear this one.
Luckily, Im a gourmand girl through and through.
The Akro scents capture various vices, and, you guessed it, this one is cigarettes.
Maybe not appealing to most, but I had to have it.
The 2ml sample was soon replaced by the 100ml full bottle because, quite frankly, I became addicted.
The only greater joy I receiveapart from smelling it on myselfare the endless compliments I get.
I bought it last fall and I have made quite a dent.
BRB, running to put some more on.
Vetyver Rose masterfully blends the rich, earthy notes of vetiver with the floral essence of rose.
The result is a perfume that exudes both elegance and freshness, offering a subtle touch of luxury.
I cant step outside without at least one person asking me what it is.
I love Byredos scents because, aside from being unique, they have lasting power.
I will always lean toward subtle vanilla, and I dont apologize for it.
Thats why Gucci Floras newest fragrance, Gorgeous Orchid, is perfect for fall.
Its not at all overpowering, and will leave you feeling light and fresh.
It smells exactly like homemade chocolate-chip cookies baking in the oven.
If you wear this, you will smell like the worlds most expensive bakery.
If you love pine or Christmas-tree fragrances for midwinter, this is your perfect segue scent!
(Fortunately, a replacement bottle is currently en route.)
Its rich, warm blend of cappuccino, vanilla, and caramelized cedar makes for the ultimate autumnal aroma.
Just be sure to hide it from perfume-loving siblings.
It smells like fall but also like none of my other fall fragrances.
Rounding out the notes are coriander, patchouli, and cardamom, for that cozy fall feel.A.Y.
Eau dItalie is the latter.
It may sound kiddish, but smelling like snickerdoodles is instantly comforting and cozy and definitely screams fall.A.Y.
Like most of my favorite scents, its woody and smoky and all-around cozy.
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(It currently sells on eBay for $2,000.)
I loved it instantly, especially because it doesnt smell childlike, as I feared.
I love to layer it with my current daily scent,Phlurs Vanilla Skin Body Mist.C.T.
