Rouge Saray is my love language 😂😂. I legit am stumped when others dont love it. But I understand. My best friend feels like you about it. I can't get enough of it.
Same with me - it’s so good and smells nothing like vinegar or pickles. It’s a non-foodie gourmand to me and I just love it. Even bought a bottle of the limited French oak barrel aged bottle for myself at Christmas. SO good! I don’t understand how she’s describing it like that but I know, it’s 100% subjective and to each their own. 🤷🏻♀️
Rouge Saray has been on and off and on my wish list for years. I could never quite pull the trigger. After listening to your honest review I feel relieved because I too don’t always jive with balsamic notes. Only LOVES in my perfume collection in 2025!!! Happy New Year! Love your content.
Hi Jackie, I have Rouge Saray. In 2024 for some reason, I was craving scents with a “date note”. I went to Lush and purchased a body mist and a lotion called “Sticky Dates”. I paired it with Rouge Saray and the compliments kept coming. Rouge Saray and Lush Sticky Dates is a match worth you getting a sniff of. I also pair Sticky Dates with other fragrances that have a “date” note such as Khamrah, Dates Delight, Une Nuit Nomade Jardins de Misfah (the OG & the extrait) and Chloe Nomade Jasmin Naturelle Intense. Please try this combo before you decide to declutter Rouge Saray.
Jackie, unfortunatelly it is not available anymore in Brazil, but try to find in the US the frag Figuier et Rose from L'Occitane en Provence. It's the BEST lactonic sweet fig frangrance ever!! ❤
Hey girl! I will definitely have to check out that Satin Vanilla! Sounds great. About the gourmand one, I'm always a little hesitant to get on Lucky Scent because inevitably I find something I "need." 😵💫🥴😆
We must be nose twins because i too LOVE lemon scents 🍋 and don't like balsam fragrance very much and HATE balsamic vinaigrette too. Everry time you describe fragrances I've smelled, i tend to agree with you and have almost identical taste. Fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your haul with us! ❤🙏🏼❤
@JuicyJuice1313 I know that thank you. I'm not s fan of the scent of balsam and I also don't like balsamic vinaigrette. I was just agreeing with what she was saying
Balsam can smell like pine needles but often on my skin it smells like a combo of vinegar/pickles which reminds me of balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Scent is subjective and involves many factors. There are no right or wrong scent interpretations.
I have Satin Vanilla by Birkholtz and really enjoy it. There is some note on the dry down that I am not too excited about. I will wait a little while and come back to it. It’s an almondy or nutty scent that I don’t like. So we shall see. Really nice bottle though.
I have loved rouge saray since my first sniff. I like Peru balsam but I don’t get that at all. I get chewy dates and it’s so delicious. Must be Chem!. My fave from the house.
For Christmas and my birthday recently, I got kilian’s smoking hot, vivamor’s choco exclusif, jovoy’s remember me, and lorenzo pazzaglia’s sugar kisses. They’d all been on my wishlist for a while, and they are beautiful. I’m so excited to wear them! I also just recently ordered tumi’s new fragrances, signature and utopia. They were my two favorites from the four new releases.
Great video! I haven't tried any of the fragrances you've mentioned, but some of them sound amazing. The first fragrance I added in 2025 was Black Tulip by Shay & Blue London and it'a a spicy and sweet plum, I love it
Hi Jackie. I actually am going through Atelier des Ors samples at the moment. Rouge Saray was a little underwhelming for me too. Lune Féline is quite nice, and so is Pink Me Up. I need to do full wears, though. Loved the opening of Rose Omeryade, but it was so short lived.
My first haul: Lemon Tart, Almaz & Dahab by Kajal, and Joal by Coquillete. I have been craving chocolate lately, but Joal is a blind buy. I hope it is a good one. I also bought a travel size of Café Chantant, because both you and Chris rave about it. And indeed, it is so beautiful! It reminds me of Cuir Beluga, but compared to CC I find CB a bit boring now.
I loooove bake from Akro. Maybe because of the weather (I live in Rio de Janeiro 🔥🔥🔥 Hell de Janeiro during summertime 😂) and the hotter the weather, longer the lemony open lasts on my skin. Another fun fact is that Rouge Saray smells like pure sweet dates with just a balsamic touch. For 2025 I am waiting for Nomade Lumineuse d'Egypt. And Valaya exclusif.
Thanks Jackie! I haven't tried any of those. My last addition was Christmas - Ex Nihilo The Irreverents. I just received decants of Soie Malaquais, La Baguette, Delizia di Marshmallow & Dolce Melodia.
Just bought another lemon vanilla fragrance also its from the house liis and its called choux choux. It came out in 2024 and it has that lemon zest and whipped cream opening with the vanilla but added notes of carmel and cacao and a hint of mocha.but basically that scent vibe and I love it!I know you have enough of this profile but worth sampling.😊❤
Bake is a new found favorite. I purchased it in November & already have a nice dent in it. Sometimes I add a bit of Mancera’s amore cafe & I’m in heaven for a few hours. 😁
Hi Jackie, I LOVE Birkholz. I had the opportunity to try the line in scentxplore and they are exceptional. Paris mon amour is my favorite and this one was my second favorite. ❤
I agree about Rouge Saray ! I really thought I would like it, but glad I got sample first and it’s a no for me. Plan this year to be more mindful with purchasing and my designated area is running out of the space, but I ordered two perfumes that are in the way Indolence edt and Musk Therapy. Can’t wait!
Satin Vanilla really does sound intriguing!! 😃 The music! 😅 haha too cute! maybe gourmand power would be a little too sweet for me? But I’m the same, I like just a hint of coffee, not too much.
I sampled many Kalotinis -Cherry powder, Almond tart, Creme bourle and a few more.- never liked any of them. Then, I put my nose on his pear gelato-which is not really liked by most people-and love at first sniff, bought a full bottle. Maybe the only one I ever will like from the house....
To my nose Rouge Saray smells like Captain Black Pipe Tobacco my dad used to smoke when I was a child I love the smell but I find it very manly! I gave my bottle to my husband 😅
Just bought Gourmand power…. Sounds right up my alley. And for 65$ you can’t go wrong. I am so tired of perfumes being 200$ + for 50ml… it is getting ridiculous😢
I did purchase the lemon tart and gourmand power since I already have the Arko Bake. I already have velvety chocolate, almond tart, cinnamon rolls, crème brûlée and pistachio and I love this house!
Rouge Saray is my love language 😂😂. I legit am stumped when others dont love it. But I understand. My best friend feels like you about it. I can't get enough of it.
Same with me - it’s so good and smells nothing like vinegar or pickles. It’s a non-foodie gourmand to me and I just love it. Even bought a bottle of the limited French oak barrel aged bottle for myself at Christmas. SO good! I don’t understand how she’s describing it like that but I know, it’s 100% subjective and to each their own. 🤷🏻♀️
I am with you. I love, love, LOVE Rouge Saray (I adore cinnamon in fragrance) and would repurchase despite the steep price tag.
I wanted to love it so bad, but I’m just not getting the notes I wanted. I get stumped when someone doesn’t like my favorites too. 😂
Rouge Saray has been on and off and on my wish list for years. I could never quite pull the trigger. After listening to your honest review I feel relieved because I too don’t always jive with balsamic notes. Only LOVES in my perfume collection in 2025!!! Happy New Year! Love your content.
It’s all so subjective. Some people absolutely love RS and I wish I did. But it just doesn’t work for me.
Funny that a lot of people say bake doesn’t last. On me it lasts 6+ hours and I can smell the lemon through the whole wear. Love your haul ❤
Nice! It’s so crazy how perfumes can do different things on people’s skin. So fun. 🤩
Hi Jackie, I have Rouge Saray. In 2024 for some reason, I was craving scents with a “date note”. I went to Lush and purchased a body mist and a lotion called “Sticky Dates”. I paired it with Rouge Saray and the compliments kept coming. Rouge Saray and Lush Sticky Dates is a match worth you getting a sniff of. I also pair Sticky Dates with other fragrances that have a “date” note such as Khamrah, Dates Delight, Une Nuit Nomade Jardins de Misfah (the OG & the extrait) and Chloe Nomade Jasmin Naturelle Intense. Please try this combo before you decide to declutter Rouge Saray.
I love anything named sticky dates lol I need that asap
Jackie, unfortunatelly it is not available anymore in Brazil, but try to find in the US the frag Figuier et Rose from L'Occitane en Provence. It's the BEST lactonic sweet fig frangrance ever!! ❤
I love Rouge Saray with Silky Woods or By The Fireplace (sweeter- trust me!) x
Hey girl! I will definitely have to check out that Satin Vanilla! Sounds great. About the gourmand one, I'm always a little hesitant to get on Lucky Scent because inevitably I find something I "need." 😵💫🥴😆
I definitely seem to “need” perfumes on Luckyscent as well. 😂
We must be nose twins because i too LOVE lemon scents 🍋 and don't like balsam fragrance very much and HATE balsamic vinaigrette too. Everry time you describe fragrances I've smelled, i tend to agree with you and have almost identical taste. Fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your haul with us! ❤🙏🏼❤
Balsam smells like pine needles..it is not the same as balsamic vinaigrette
@JuicyJuice1313 I know that thank you. I'm not s fan of the scent of balsam and I also don't like balsamic vinaigrette. I was just agreeing with what she was saying
@@paige-vt8fn Ohhhh ahahahahha....ok
Hello scent twin! 👋
Balsam can smell like pine needles but often on my skin it smells like a combo of vinegar/pickles which reminds me of balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Scent is subjective and involves many factors. There are no right or wrong scent interpretations.
I have Satin Vanilla by Birkholtz and really enjoy it. There is some note on the dry down that I am not too excited about. I will wait a little while and come back to it. It’s an almondy or nutty scent that I don’t like. So we shall see. Really nice bottle though.
I have loved rouge saray since my first sniff. I like Peru balsam but I don’t get that at all. I get chewy dates and it’s so delicious. Must be Chem!. My fave from the house.
Same!
That’s what I was hoping to get. Yummy sticky dates. I’m jealous!
Thank you, always enjoy hearing about a new perfume house and especially a reasonably priced one:)) Have a blessed week.
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video.
For Christmas and my birthday recently, I got kilian’s smoking hot, vivamor’s choco exclusif, jovoy’s remember me, and lorenzo pazzaglia’s sugar kisses. They’d all been on my wishlist for a while, and they are beautiful. I’m so excited to wear them! I also just recently ordered tumi’s new fragrances, signature and utopia. They were my two favorites from the four new releases.
Wow you got some bangers!!
Hey Jackie! I’m ready for the haul💜
Great video! I haven't tried any of the fragrances you've mentioned, but some of them sound amazing. The first fragrance I added in 2025 was Black Tulip by Shay & Blue London and it'a a spicy and sweet plum, I love it
I’m OBSESSED with Ulyka nota loca. Ordering samples of their new one Nota Vanilla.
I tested Nota vanilla and will have a video out on it soon. Let’s just say it didn’t go well.
@@jaxbeautifulyoureally? Shocking. Nota loca is sweet & fruity on me. Maybe I’ll skip the vanilla one
@rosiebess2875 I like Nota loca and Nota sugar so I assumed I’d love Nota vanilla. Nope….
Oohhhh I will have to try gourmand power ❤
Hi Jackie. I actually am going through Atelier des Ors samples at the moment. Rouge Saray was a little underwhelming for me too. Lune Féline is quite nice, and so is Pink Me Up. I need to do full wears, though. Loved the opening of Rose Omeryade, but it was so short lived.
My favorites from the house are pink me up and blue madeleine
My first haul: Lemon Tart, Almaz & Dahab by Kajal, and Joal by Coquillete. I have been craving chocolate lately, but Joal is a blind buy. I hope it is a good one. I also bought a travel size of Café Chantant, because both you and Chris rave about it. And indeed, it is so beautiful! It reminds me of Cuir Beluga, but compared to CC I find CB a bit boring now.
Cafe chantant is a beauty!
I really love BIRKHOLZ Satin Vanilla too! Their Mornings in Milano is super pretty also! Lighter wearing but gorgeous 😍
Where on earth did you find it other than through them in Germany for $177 plus $58 shipping? I’d love to know. Thank you 😳🥰
I loooove bake from Akro. Maybe because of the weather (I live in Rio de Janeiro 🔥🔥🔥 Hell de Janeiro during summertime 😂) and the hotter the weather, longer the lemony open lasts on my skin.
Another fun fact is that Rouge Saray smells like pure sweet dates with just a balsamic touch.
For 2025 I am waiting for Nomade Lumineuse d'Egypt. And Valaya exclusif.
I am soooo curious about Valaya Exclusif !
I love this look on you
I smell coffee in Gourmand Power too!
Just got tiramisu coco by Zimaya and have been loving it ✨♥️
Excited to see your haul ❤
Yay! Thank you!
I just received Dulce by Rosie Jane and Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere by Philosophy. Love them both! So cozy and comforting!
I need to try those! Cozy and comforting sounds perfect for this time of year.
Thanks Jackie! I haven't tried any of those. My last addition was Christmas - Ex Nihilo The Irreverents. I just received decants of Soie Malaquais, La Baguette, Delizia di Marshmallow & Dolce Melodia.
That sounds like a great haul!
Just bought another lemon vanilla fragrance also its from the house liis and its called choux choux. It came out in 2024 and it has that lemon zest and whipped cream opening with the vanilla but added notes of carmel and cacao and a hint of mocha.but basically that scent vibe and I love it!I know you have enough of this profile but worth sampling.😊❤
I don’t think I can get enough of that scent profile 😆
I’m buying Federico Cantelli Fico ASAP😱 I’m really into fig and sandalwood right now🤗🤓
It’s definitely growing on me. I like it more and more.
Bake is a new found favorite. I purchased it in November & already have a nice dent in it. Sometimes I add a bit of Mancera’s amore cafe & I’m in heaven for a few hours. 😁
It sounds delicious!
I have bought a bottle of Goirmand Power and let me tell you!! I love this one!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
It is such a good one!
You’re funny, I love your reviews❤ new subscriber here 😊
Thanks for subbing!
Hi Jackie, I LOVE Birkholz. I had the opportunity to try the line in scentxplore and they are exceptional. Paris mon amour is my favorite and this one was my second favorite. ❤
I need to try more from the house!
Will you be trying the new Angels’ Share flanker? I saw it and immediately thought of you!
I will definitely be trying it!
I agree about Rouge Saray ! I really thought I would like it, but glad I got sample first and it’s a no for me.
Plan this year to be more mindful with purchasing and my designated area is running out of the space, but I ordered two perfumes that are in the way Indolence edt and Musk Therapy. Can’t wait!
Insolence *
I’m bummed RS didn’t work for me. I love Musk Therapy
Satin Vanilla really does sound intriguing!! 😃
The music! 😅 haha too cute! maybe gourmand power would be a little too sweet for me? But I’m the same, I like just a hint of coffee, not too much.
I hope you get a chance to try it! Satin Vanilla is so interesting.
Tomavicci Xanat, got it almost a month ago and I just love it ❤
I’m going to try the gourmand power. Everything I love ❤️
It’s really good!
That Gourmand Power thou!! 😍😍😍 I got the 50ml first and loved it so much that I got the 100ml too! I can't get enough! 🔥🥰
It's so good, right?!
@jaxbeautifulyou It blew my socks off!!
Only one I've tried here is Bake, I really do like Akro from the few I've tried.
Bake is delicious 🤤
Have you tried define me nearly noon?good lactonic fig fragrance. 😊
I will check it out
I sampled many Kalotinis -Cherry powder, Almond tart, Creme bourle and a few more.- never liked any of them. Then, I put my nose on his pear gelato-which is not really liked by most people-and love at first sniff, bought a full bottle. Maybe the only one I ever will like from the house....
Hey friend!🙋🏻♀️🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love a good thrilling blind buy🙌🏻🤣 iv never heard of satin vanilla but that sounds amazing 😯😯😯
It’s really good!
To my nose Rouge Saray smells like Captain Black Pipe Tobacco my dad used to smoke when I was a child I love the smell but I find it very manly! I gave my bottle to my husband 😅
Just bought Gourmand power…. Sounds right up my alley. And for 65$ you can’t go wrong. I am so tired of perfumes being 200$ + for 50ml… it is getting ridiculous😢
It is indeed getting ridiculous!
Love your video ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Akro Bake vs Lira…. what are your thoughts? With one do you prefer?
I don’t know Bake well enough yet. They both are delicious!
I love Gourmand Power but It just doesn’t last. I really want to give this house another try so I just ordered a sample of Cour di Cioccolato.
I hope you like it!
Now I have to try Gourmand Power because it sounds so good, especially at that price! The 80s music! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s really delicious!
Almond Tart sounds really good and so does Birkholz.
$65!! Not the 80’s music 😂😂😂😂
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Do you have Hufflepuff?? If not you need it. Softer version of Bake with a little coconut cream. It is half off right now.
Yes to hufflepuff!!
I do have Hufflepuff and yes it’s beautiful.
Where did you get the Birkholz satin vanilla perfume?
So Avant Garde. There’s a link in the description box.
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Can you believe they are out of stock?
Where do you purchase the Birkholz Satin Vanilla? I’ve tried everywhere except from the house in Germany with a $58 shipping fee. Is it a secret😮😂
I did purchase the lemon tart and gourmand power since I already have the Arko Bake. I already have velvety chocolate, almond tart, cinnamon rolls, crème brûlée and pistachio and I love this house!
I bought mine from So avant garde. Link in the description box.
Same here😊
Those darn irresistible discount sales 😂😂
Gets me every time! 😆