Hi Marie, I'm in the UK and love perfume parlour. I do exactly what you suggested and tend to buy either the 3ml oils or 13ml spray of something I want to try and if I love it I then get the original. I also sometimes buy the oil in perfumes I already own to layer with and improve performance of the original. It's a great, relatively inexpensive way to try new perfume that are raved about on UA-cam without breaking the bank.
I totally agree!! Unfortunately, with duty and exchange they aren’t as affordable as they seem but still…especially if you are trying the 13ml spray, it’s great! I guess the other thing is, some niche are fun to wear once in a while but I wouldn’t want a full bottle so to me the dupes are such a great option!
Julie G is awesome sauce! I love all of the fragrance friends we've found through UA-cam. Because It's You - ooooh now I want to dig out a sample Julija sent. The name is so elusive, isn't it? 🤔
Veronica gave me a sample of Lira... I really love it ! such a smooth sweet lemon scent.. I agree though that I have to like bury my nose into my skin to smell it... but then I think I would get a lot more from it if I spray a lot 😃
Oh how wonderful to hear that you loved Because It's You. It is such a lovely fragrance. My daughter is on her second bottle. I have my own bottle as I just loved it on her. Really a beautiful fragrance.
It’s been 25-30 degrees here, ridiculous, but that’s Houston 🤷♀️. We get a few weeks of cold for winter, I love coats and have a ridiculous number of them, it’s my Vancouver roots I guess. I need to try out perfume parlour. I’ve been switching it around with the Amouage, the Petite Robe noir black perfecto and this silly watermelon Escada perfumes. Have a wonderful week! 🌸💖🌸
It's starting to warm up here in Rome and I wore Narciso Rodriguez Neroli Ambree non-stop. I'm completely obsessed! I really enjoy Lira, but not enough to buy it. It's definitely time to try Because It's You. I'm with you on the goofy name. Italian perfume houses sometimes come up with the most ridiculous names for their fragrances. We still love them anyway.
Sintra is Gorgeous, I’m going to look for the petite noir one, I was looking for one that doesn’t have a strong patchouli in it, I bought one that has cherry note in there it’s nice but I smell patchouli lol
I got a sample of Sintra from a lovely decant shop on ebay and I was hooked until i saw the price tag lol the way you described Lira... now I really wanna try this one!!! I am addicted to the starbucks lemon loaf and I wouldnt mind smelling edible lol
I saw that you reviewed Sintra in this video, and wondered if you had revisited Sintra. I thought I'd mention that Melodie d'Orientica by Al Haramain is supposed to be a clone of Sintra. I have Melodie d'Orientica which I picked up from a fragrance lover who didn't love it. I like it a lot, but have not tried the original Sintra.
@@mariacollettlife Melodie de Orientica seemed a little strange when I first tried it, but it has grown on me to the point that it pops into my head all the time when I'm not wearing it. I agree that it's not for everyone.
I love Lalique Amethyst and always felt it was underrated. I will pair it with Lprni. I was going to buy the Lira dupe but saw that Fragrancebuy had a 30 ml size and so scooped her up. For whatever reason, I still don't have it (what-t-t?) but your comparison just nudged me over the line, lol. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! 🌷🐣🐦🐇
I have a bottle of Because It’s You from 4 years ago and love wearing it . It was a hidden gem nobody ever talked about with great longevity . Love the raspberry and rose vanilla progression . I hope the present fragrance is as good . The original was signature worthy . The mens is the same as always . I have bought countless bottles of that fragrance for my son . I sadly don’t get any rose in Irresistible , only musk and pear, reminiscent of God Is A Woman . I think everyone skin reacts differently to Irresistible and don’t think it’s a safe blind buy .
Hello Marie, I loved "Irrésistible" on blotter, especially the opening, but it's one of those that turn uninteresting on my skin unfortunately. This Lalique's "Amethyst" sounds interesting, I wish I could test it before buying... Sintra I have an issue with, I like the orange blossom/marshmallow part but to my nose the green/bitter nuance clashes with the milk note. I may have an issue with that milk note in general...
I agree with sintra, something is sharp in there. Irresistible worked for me. Amethyst is less sweet and a bit “mature” smelling but I love it! I wish you could sniff it too!!
Sintra sounds like something I would like, but in fact, it's not for me. Ryan doesn't like it, so it's a no for me. For now. Watch me love it by the end of the sample i have. The dupes of Lira are SO GOOD! All of them are so good, and I'm glad I have the original, but I love the dupes, too. Great lineup, Maria. Sending love to you and yours on this special weekend! oxoxoxo
@@stellarose5887 I've always wanted to try LDBS but I'm too cheap to pay for the samples. 🤣 Let me rephrase: I'm too cheap to pay the SHIPPING for the samples! But if it is anything like Sintra, I'm not sure I'll enjoy it. Thanks for this comment, Stella Rose! You might have just saved me a bunch of moola!
You’re right about copycat fragrance oils, they’re not exact but offer a close enough scent profile to get a good idea of what the original is. Do you know if ordering from Fragrance Net in Canada means we have to pay hefty duty taxes? Ordering from anywhere outside Canada is so tricky.
It’s a very simple process. I usually go between Fragrancenet and Fragrancebuy depending on which is cheaper. They add taxes and such in so what your total is is what you pay…I’ve never gotten dinged with extra duty.
Because it's you has been reformulated sadly 😥 if you do get a new bottle it's definitely not the same. Ask your friend how old her bottle is...was reformulated during beginning of lockdown. I tried buying tester bottles thinking it may be the original fragrance but sadly I haven't been able to get the same scent that it was before.
@@shahinaismail1370 but Armani themselves do not carry it. That’s usually the first sign. You can find it in the US still but it’s mostly at discounters.
@@summerrain3251 Ahhh yes you're absolutely correct....I rarely buy directly from the fashion houses only the department stores but the here was an instance of Rouge Malachite being discontinued but probably due to the pandemic they couldn't get the logistics and now it's back in stock. No idea what these houses are up to!
Just purchased Idole from Lancome. Had a sample and loved it. Have you ever reviewed Boucheron, the original or Amarige? Also looking for a nice vanilla/caramel gourmand. Happy Easter - hope your day is great! EDIT: This will probably sound really weird. But does anyone know of a woman's fragrance similar to Old Spice. That's probably a stretch and I want to smell like a female but I love Old Spice.
Add your favorite female note to it! Also water it down or spray lightly and use a fragrance oil as a base in your favorite flower or citrus..,just some thoughts... also it maybe very feminine with your chemistry try it ....perfume is what you love and makes u happy!! I love amarige
Fragrance is a personal thing and you should wear what you love. I will guarantee people will smell it on you and ask what you are wearing 🥰. If you are looking for a nice vanilla/ caramel gourmand try Swiss Arabian Casablanca it is such a beautiful scent!
You mentioned syrupy scent with linterdit and the travel size I purchased turned to syrup liquid within two months of owning it and storing it carefully. So odd! Smells good (not full bottle worthy to me but smells nice) but just so odd.
Hi Maria, love your "what I wore this week" videos! Is there any way you can tell me where that La Rive perfume is made? I try not to buy any fragrances made in China and I find some of the really cheapie ones are.
My standout was Alien Essence Absolue, my husband went CRAZY, I mean like he was mesmerized. He even asked me the next two days why I wasn’t wearing that scent - so I guess it was actually his standout 😂 Ok, now I’m super curious about Because It’s You
@@mariacollettlife that's why I wanted u to try it. I bought a full bottle after trying a sample and loved it so much. I had to buy a big bottle asap bc imo for the price it's so worth it bc it's long lasting and the bottle is big. I paid $150..that's a steal!
The dupe in this one was the perfume parlour dupe. It’s linked in the description. It’s a dupe house in the UK. Italian Cello is from Oakcha which is also a lira dupe 😀
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Hi Marie, I'm in the UK and love perfume parlour. I do exactly what you suggested and tend to buy either the 3ml oils or 13ml spray of something I want to try and if I love it I then get the original. I also sometimes buy the oil in perfumes I already own to layer with and improve performance of the original. It's a great, relatively inexpensive way to try new perfume that are raved about on UA-cam without breaking the bank.
I totally agree!! Unfortunately, with duty and exchange they aren’t as affordable as they seem but still…especially if you are trying the 13ml spray, it’s great! I guess the other thing is, some niche are fun to wear once in a while but I wouldn’t want a full bottle so to me the dupes are such a great option!
Better late then never! Here one year later, going to try this dupe!!! ❤
I gifted myself a bottle of Lira for my birthday last year and haven't have a moment of regret. It is such a lovely fragrance.
It’s really is gorgeous!
I found Angel Muse at TJ Maxx this week so I've been enjoying that. Also Guess Seductive Noir.
Awesome!
I recently got a sample of Sintra, it really is a beautiful scent 💕
Totally!!
Julie G is awesome sauce! I love all of the fragrance friends we've found through UA-cam. Because It's You - ooooh now I want to dig out a sample Julija sent. The name is so elusive, isn't it? 🤔
Julie G IS AWESOME SAUCE!!! 😀💕
Hi beautiful Maria! I have a decant of Sintra and you’re so right about it being similar to Love Don’t Be Shy. Really enjoyed this video! ❤😍
Glad you enjoyed!!! 😀
Veronica gave me a sample of Lira... I really love it ! such a smooth sweet lemon scent.. I agree though that I have to like bury my nose into my skin to smell it... but then I think I would get a lot more from it if I spray a lot 😃
You should try the perfume parlour version! Better performance!
Oh beautiful Maria! Glad you liked it! Happy Easter day! 🥳😘
Happy Easter Julie!
I have and love Amethyst Esquise. It's one of my favorites. Never smelled Amethyst.
Yes, I own the PP extrait du parfum inspiration and they are SO similar that I don't care for the original.
Totally!!
Oh how wonderful to hear that you loved Because It's You. It is such a lovely fragrance. My daughter is on her second bottle. I have my own bottle as I just loved it on her. Really a beautiful fragrance.
It’s so pretty!!
Thankyou! I've been wanting someone to review because it's you! Nobody talks about them
Ya, I never hear about it!! I want to wear it again this week to get a full idea!!
Happy Easter Maria, lovely line up 💕🥰 Because It’s you is also on my wish list and PP's take on Lira is perfection to my nose.
Thanks so much for giving it to me!!! I agree fully!!😀
It’s been 25-30 degrees here, ridiculous, but that’s Houston 🤷♀️. We get a few weeks of cold for winter, I love coats and have a ridiculous number of them, it’s my Vancouver roots I guess. I need to try out perfume parlour. I’ve been switching it around with the Amouage, the Petite Robe noir black perfecto and this silly watermelon Escada perfumes. Have a wonderful week! 🌸💖🌸
You too!!😀💕
Hi Maria .. I love “ because of You “ and it last long
It’s so good!!
It's starting to warm up here in Rome and I wore Narciso Rodriguez Neroli Ambree non-stop. I'm completely obsessed! I really enjoy Lira, but not enough to buy it. It's definitely time to try Because It's You. I'm with you on the goofy name. Italian perfume houses sometimes come up with the most ridiculous names for their fragrances. We still love them anyway.
Have you tried the new narciso Rodriguez perfume? It was very nice!
@@mariacollettlife Just on paper, but it’s very pretty.
Sintra is Gorgeous, I’m going to look for the petite noir one, I was looking for one that doesn’t have a strong patchouli in it, I bought one that has cherry note in there it’s nice but I smell patchouli lol
I got a sample of Sintra from a lovely decant shop on ebay and I was hooked until i saw the price tag lol the way you described Lira... now I really wanna try this one!!! I am addicted to the starbucks lemon loaf and I wouldnt mind smelling edible lol
Oh ya, I’m sure you would like lira then!
Look for Melodie de Orientica from Al Haramain. I have it -- its supposed to be a dup of Sintra.
I’m definitely curious about because it’s you know. Sounds lovely!
It’s very pretty!
Yep! Fleur de Femme is in my cart! 😊
My standout fragrances this week is a dupe for Bond No. 9 Gold Coast and Yara by Lattafa (it’s a lot like Mont Blanc Signature but better)
Sounds fantastic!
Great video. I think I may try Because It's You.
I saw that you reviewed Sintra in this video, and wondered if you had revisited Sintra. I thought I'd mention that Melodie d'Orientica by Al Haramain is supposed to be a clone of Sintra. I have Melodie d'Orientica which I picked up from a fragrance lover who didn't love it. I like it a lot, but have not tried the original Sintra.
Sintra to me has a sharp quality that I don't fully appreciate. In that genre of fragrance, I definitely prefer Terracotta by Guerlain.
@@mariacollettlife Melodie de Orientica seemed a little strange when I first tried it, but it has grown on me to the point that it pops into my head all the time when I'm not wearing it. I agree that it's not for everyone.
Thank you 😊
Happy Easter…thank you for this vlog. LOL I just purchased Lira 😂
I love La Reve it’s one of my favorites
Oooo I hope you love it!!!
I love Lalique Amethyst and always felt it was underrated. I will pair it with Lprni. I was going to buy the Lira dupe but saw that Fragrancebuy had a 30 ml size and so scooped her up. For whatever reason, I still don't have it (what-t-t?) but your comparison just nudged me over the line, lol. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! 🌷🐣🐦🐇
I saw that in fragrance but as well!!
Thanks Marie I used your link and just bought it
I hope you love it!!! 💕💕😀
@@mariacollettlife I read the notes and there’s no patchouli lol
I like "Because it's you" too but for some reason I haven't gotten it yet.
It’s discontinued so it will be harder and harder to get.
Happy Easter, Maria! 🐣 💓 💛 My stand out of the week was Minajesty Exotic Edition 🥰🥰 wore it two days in a row 🥭🥭🥰🥰
Happy Easter!!🐰🐣🐇
I have a bottle of Because It’s You from 4 years ago and love wearing it . It was a hidden gem nobody ever talked about with great longevity . Love the raspberry and rose vanilla progression . I hope the present fragrance is as good . The original was signature worthy . The mens is the same as always . I have bought countless bottles of that fragrance for my son . I sadly don’t get any rose in Irresistible , only musk and pear, reminiscent of God Is A Woman . I think everyone skin reacts differently to Irresistible and don’t think it’s a safe blind buy .
Thanks for weighing in on Irresistible and Because if You!
Hello Marie, I loved "Irrésistible" on blotter, especially the opening, but it's one of those that turn uninteresting on my skin unfortunately. This Lalique's "Amethyst" sounds interesting, I wish I could test it before buying... Sintra I have an issue with, I like the orange blossom/marshmallow part but to my nose the green/bitter nuance clashes with the milk note. I may have an issue with that milk note in general...
I agree with sintra, something is sharp in there. Irresistible worked for me. Amethyst is less sweet and a bit “mature” smelling but I love it! I wish you could sniff it too!!
Sintra sounds like something I would like, but in fact, it's not for me. Ryan doesn't like it, so it's a no for me. For now. Watch me love it by the end of the sample i have.
The dupes of Lira are SO GOOD! All of them are so good, and I'm glad I have the original, but I love the dupes, too.
Great lineup, Maria. Sending love to you and yours on this special weekend! oxoxoxo
I didn't like Sintra either. It tries too hard to be like LDBS which is far superior than Sintra.
What’s LDBS??
If the Hubble doesn’t like it it’s usually a no for me too!!
@@mariacollettlife My guess is Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian?
@@stellarose5887 I've always wanted to try LDBS but I'm too cheap to pay for the samples. 🤣 Let me rephrase: I'm too cheap to pay the SHIPPING for the samples! But if it is anything like Sintra, I'm not sure I'll enjoy it. Thanks for this comment, Stella Rose! You might have just saved me a bunch of moola!
Thanks for sharing your video take care ❤️
You’re right about copycat fragrance oils, they’re not exact but offer a close enough scent profile to get a good idea of what the original is. Do you know if ordering from Fragrance Net in Canada means we have to pay hefty duty taxes? Ordering from anywhere outside Canada is so tricky.
No extra taxes just gst. I always order from there.
@@jros9312 aww. Thank you so much for letting me know 🙏🏽❤️
It’s a very simple process. I usually go between Fragrancenet and Fragrancebuy depending on which is cheaper. They add taxes and such in so what your total is is what you pay…I’ve never gotten dinged with extra duty.
@@mariacollettlife wonderful news! That’s very helpful to know. I’m definitely going to order from them and check it out.
Great vid ..,your eyes look beautiful
Thank you!
Because it's you has been reformulated sadly 😥 if you do get a new bottle it's definitely not the same.
Ask your friend how old her bottle is...was reformulated during beginning of lockdown.
I tried buying tester bottles thinking it may be the original fragrance but sadly I haven't been able to get the same scent that it was before.
It’s discontinued.
@@summerrain3251 it's available here in the UK 🇬🇧 John Lewis and tester bottle in directcosmetics
@@shahinaismail1370 but Armani themselves do not carry it. That’s usually the first sign. You can find it in the US still but it’s mostly at discounters.
@@summerrain3251 Ahhh yes you're absolutely correct....I rarely buy directly from the fashion houses only the department stores but the here was an instance of Rouge Malachite being discontinued but probably due to the pandemic they couldn't get the logistics and now it's back in stock. No idea what these houses are up to!
I have Lira it’s a love for me!
Isn’t it gorgeous ???
Just purchased Idole from Lancome. Had a sample and loved it. Have you ever reviewed Boucheron, the original or Amarige? Also looking for a nice vanilla/caramel gourmand. Happy Easter - hope your day is great! EDIT: This will probably sound really weird. But does anyone know of a woman's fragrance similar to Old Spice. That's probably a stretch and I want to smell like a female but I love Old Spice.
Add your favorite female note to it! Also water it down or spray lightly and use a fragrance oil as a base in your favorite flower or citrus..,just some thoughts... also it maybe very feminine with your chemistry try it ....perfume is what you love and makes u happy!! I love amarige
@@karmicrafts5498 Thanks so much!
@@karmicrafts5498 you
Fragrance is a personal thing and you should wear what you love. I will guarantee people will smell it on you and ask what you are wearing 🥰. If you are looking for a nice vanilla/ caramel gourmand try Swiss Arabian Casablanca it is such a beautiful scent!
@@scentandsip Thanks. I will definitely check it out!
How did “because it’s you” appear in my collection after watching your awesome video? How?????? 🤷🏻♀️😉
Do you love it???
You mentioned syrupy scent with linterdit and the travel size I purchased turned to syrup liquid within two months of owning it and storing it carefully. So odd! Smells good (not full bottle worthy to me but smells nice) but just so odd.
That’s so bizarre!!!
@@mariacollettlife I thought so too! It still works, just weird. Haha!
Hi Maria, love your "what I wore this week" videos!
Is there any way you can tell me where that La Rive perfume is made? I try not to buy any fragrances made in China and I find some of the really cheapie ones are.
La Rive is a Polish company
La rive is from Poland. It looks like they are manufactured there!!
They are made in Poland with ingredients from France. I am Polish. 😊
Have you tried any other La Rive scents?
Yes, I think I have a review video of all of the ones that I’ve tried. My faves were taste of kiss and Fleur de femme 😀
I love Amethyst
My standout was Alien Essence Absolue, my husband went CRAZY, I mean like he was mesmerized. He even asked me the next two days why I wasn’t wearing that scent - so I guess it was actually his standout 😂 Ok, now I’m super curious about Because It’s You
🤣🤣🤣. So he REALLY liked it!! Whahoooo!!! Major win! 😜
Hello Maria🤍 How You Been🥰 Great Video 😍Happy Monday♥️ Have A Great Week💜
You too!!💕
I have passed on that Armani line because the names annoyed me. I keep hearing how wonderful they are which may or may not be annoying me even more 😂
🤣🤣🤣
I see u finally tied sintra. It's my favorite. Have I worn it in the skin yet?
I totally wore it on my skin. Lasts a long time!! I want to give it a few more goes though!😀
@@mariacollettlife that's why I wanted u to try it. I bought a full bottle after trying a sample and loved it so much. I had to buy a big bottle asap bc imo for the price it's so worth it bc it's long lasting and the bottle is big. I paid $150..that's a steal!
So what’s the dupes name?
The dupe in this one was the perfume parlour dupe. It’s linked in the description. It’s a dupe house in the UK. Italian Cello is from Oakcha which is also a lira dupe 😀
Lira has changed their formula is only last 10 min tops.
first!
Because it’s you is discontinued.
😩😩😩