Claire, your explanations are on point! I really get the idea what I'd want to try for myself, and no hype approach is like a breath of fresh air. You're one of the few fragheads here that are not trying to be a saleswomen. I love and appreciate your videos 🥰
Hello Claire! Life has been busy to the point I don't believe I've heard of any of these fragrances. Thanks so much for the reviews! It also helps to hear you describe your personal preferences and somatic responses so we can position our own guesses as to what our own preferences to each fragrance might be. On another note (pun intended! 😊)... My partner is red/green color blind, and also quite an experienced connoisseur of single match scotch. He's much more confident of his olfactory perceptions, and I'm much more confident of my visual perceptions. As an amateur photographer, he likes me to help him interpret color. And as fragrance collectors I like him to help me interpret scent. I've come to the conclusion that I'm "sweet blind" to certain sweet notes he detects. Sweet notes are really not his favorite, and I like them sometimes. A not uncommon scenario between us is I'll find a new fragrance sample I like that I perceive is largely floral, powdery, musky, etc., and not at all sweet. I'll present my wrist to him, recently sprayed, and he'll say, "Hmmmm. Not my favorite," which is regional for, "I don't like that, Darling." 😅 I bring this up because I think it has so many implications for perfume companies, influencers and followers, partners, and wearers of fragrance in public. I am starting to understand we really cannot know how we smell to others. Just like I don't really know how I look to my partner when I wear red or green. I would love to learn more about this. If I'm not embarrassing myself in that you've already done a video on this, I'd love to see a video from you on this topic. Just an idea. Have a great weekend, Claire! 🦋🧡🦋 PS Here's an example. I just bought a sample of Diptyque Fleur de Peau, EDP. To me it smells dry and powdery/musky. I love it. My partner found it rather sweet. I looked up the scent notes and sure enough: it has somewhat prominent ambrette (fourth most detected note per Fragrantica). That's veridical to me. I do believe I'm nose blind to that one note even though I do detect the other prominent notes.
Yes I agree with you, it's striking how much I can love something and how I can ask someone else about it and they won't like it or will interpret it very differently. I have had the same experience too with colour blindness and wondering how people who are perceive me, I've been told I wear a lot of brown when I never wear brown 🤣 I really like Fleur de peau, I keep sniffing that one and also Orphéon and Do Son. 😊
I’ve tried Silky Woods and Sunset Hour from Goldfield and Banks. Silky woods starts with dry resinous notes of patchouli and oud wood soften and sweetened with some powdery vanilla. Very smooth and silky indeed. Sunset hour is a brightly juicy and sparkling fruit cocktail suitable for summer heat in the land of down under where beer does flow and men chunder.
I wish I liked them 😂 I was going to buy the discovery set but trying a few instore really put me off doing that. I will try a few more and cross my fingers to find a like. I know so many people love them. 😊
Hi Claire. Thank you for the "shout out". Feeling down today but that brought a smile to my face 😊 Strange coincidence but I'm wearing Ingenious Ginger today! Luckily the dry down doesn't make me nauseous 😂 I get the kumquat in Soleil de Capri, probably more than the grapefruit. Funny how our noses interpret scents so differently from person to person. Happy weekend and I hope your daffodils have started to bloom 💖
Oh no problem! Thank you so much for the samples 🙂 Ingenious ginger is really lovely in the opening 😂 I was sorry that I didn't love the end of it as much. Soleil de Capri was a really nice change from the other Montales I've tried. It would be a great summer fragrance 😊 I have the late flowering lighter coloured daffodils so I'm sure they're coming soon! Happy spring, have a lovely week 🥰
Hi there! I wanted to share that I own and absolutely adore "Remember Me" by Jovoy and "Soleil de Capri" by Montale, two of the perfumes you've described. I recently acquired a limited edition "Bianco Latte" in the red bottle at half price. Despite seeing why others find it beautiful, it doesn't quite align with my personal taste, so I'll be parting ways with it. Interestingly, here in Italy, "Bianco Latte" refers to a color, a milky shade of white, which adds a unique touch to its name. Your reviews are fantastic-keep up the great work! 👋
That's really interesting, I know that's the literal translation, I guess here we associate that name only with white chocolate flavoured latte drinks, which are probably the most un-Italian thing ever. 😂 Remember Me is beautiful and I can see why Soleil de Capri is a great choice for the summer. Thanks for watching 🥰
Another great video Claire. I always appreciate that you talk about sample size/decants of perfume. It’s nice to have a more responsible approach to the over purchasing we see modeled in the community
Yes, there is absolutely no way I want to take part in the buying and selling merry-go-round of full bottles I don't love, I don't have the time to resell them. I really love seeing what other people love enough to send me though 🙂 sample swapping is really fun!
I had the same experience with ingenious ginger. Couldn’t handle the dry down. If you’re looking for a fantastic ginger scent, Ruby Red is fantastic imo. ❤
Hi Claire - it’s fascinating hearing opinions on fragrances many of us have tried. Super fun 🥳 Ylang in Gold was my first niche purchase and I’ll always love her. Casmir, which I also have, is very different IMO. It’s not as bright, mustier, spicer and I get like cooked peaches. It also feels a bit vintage to me. I have a 5ml of Ingenious Ginger and have only worn it once. Need to try it again. Did you know there is a Lush scent called Ginger? It’s a fresh zingy raw ginger with some light florals and I look forward to wearing it more here soon when it starts heating up! 🔥🔥🔥 Remember Me is a love for me, but not an easy reach in my hot climate. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yes I think I've always been a bit scared of Casmir because peach is not often a love for me. I didn't imagine them to be similar really, hence why I asked because I was intrigued to see if people agreed or not. Ingenious ginger is worth a sniff, the opening is very zingy. I haven't seen Ginger, I was in Lush yesterday sniffing a few fragrances and I didn't notice it. It sounds good though. I can imagine Remember Me being a challenge in warmer weather, it's very enveloping. I bet it could feel sickly. Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeI definitely agree with how she described Casmir. The Peach note isn't like a regular peach note as I normally know it in modern perfumery because of that vintage feel.
Happy Saturday Claire. I own Remember Me and it is a unique scent that I love. I have decants of Bianco Latte and your description is spot on. Nice but I don’t need a bottle.
Remember me was lovely and it seemed very wearable too, so that's a massive thumbs up! I just don't think Bianco Latte is one for me. 🤷♀️ Thanks for watching 🥰
Hey Claire! I’m enjoying this video. I wasn’t wowed by Bianco Latte but something happened and I feel in love. Remember Me is on my wishlist. It was really nice of everyone to send you those fragrances. I thought about checking out Punk Motel but the name scared me away. Now I’m intrigued
Punk Motel is in no way punky to me 🤣 Remember Me is worth checking out!!! I know I would never ever wear Bianco Latte but I was pleased to try it to see what it's all about. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Dr. Claire! I just have to say that your curls have been looking so beautiful 😍 Oooo, I love lemon too. The contrast between sweet and tart lemon/fruity desserts is perfect for me 👍🏾 Oh, wow…glad you mentioned the calone in Ingenious Ginger, I was interested in that one.
Thank you ❤️ ooh yes! I dream of a key lime pie fragrance actually 😊 the ginger in the opening of Ingenious Ginger is really striking, I checked on Fragrantica actually, to see if anyone mentioned calone apart from my review and they didn't, so it might just be me 🤷♀️ it's worth trying for sure! ☺️
I totally get what you mean by the marine vibe in Ingenious Ginger. I get a lot of rose on my skin, which I like, and which seems to blend with the marine-ish notes to become much more palatable (because I hate calone, too!). I have Solaris and totally agree with your review...I think it's beautiful. I have Soleil de Capri and Ylang in Gold (both blind buys) and find them ok, but they're not loves. Great video, Claire!
Thanks ❤️ oh I thought it was just me with the marine vibe 😂 I think I'm pretty sensitive unfortunately. Solaris is really lovely! I'm tempted 🙊 thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire. I’ve tried a few on this list. I had a 10ml of Punk Motel, you are spot on with your assessment. I ended up wearing it to bed. I wanted to love Ylang in Gold, as their other bottle, white with gold flowers across the front was so beautiful, but I found it way too sweet for me. Have a great week😃🇦🇺
Oh yes! That other bottle was a stunner! I was surprised not to love Ylang in Gold, I almost blind bought it a few years ago too 🙈 Punk Motel was a head-scratcher for me. I didn't understand the name at all 😂 thanks for watching and have a fab week too 🥰
I used to own Ylang in Gold. And I do now own Casmir and no they are really not that similar to me. Casmir smells more old school, is stronger and it has a way more vintage vibe. It's like comparing BDK Velvet Tonka to JOOP Le Bain! ---> while there is a resemblance between the 2, Le Bain smells way more vintage in comparison. I really love Le Bain btw and am enjoying Casmir more than Ylang in Gold because I found YiG to be too light-wearing for me. Although the scent itself is quite nice.
I have Ylang in Gold and enjoy it. Sampled Bianco Latte twice and it's just ok for me. I am wowed by Ex Nihilo The Irreverents an amazing caramel that is not too sweet or juvenile. But it's so expensive. I only have decant. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Claire, thank you so much for your conscentious analysis. I own Casmir as well and there is something more in it and quite intriguing, I don't put the finger on it, I owned it when I was a teenager and still love it. Ylang in gold turns a bit woody on me at the drydown, it doesn't dismay me. I love Goldfield and Banks, I own Silky woods and love Ingenious Ginger too. I own also Soleil de Capri and love it so much, just as you say, not too synthetic Montale, lemony, sugared and so long lasting. Thank you for this lovely video, have a good day. Greetings from Belgium.
I have always been curious about Casmir! I remember hearing a lot about it when I started watching UA-cam. Ylang in Gold is pretty and friendly! I see why it is loved. Soleil de Capri really impressed me. I thought it would be lovely in warm weather. 😊 Thanks again for your samples, I will talk about Liu in time too 🥰
Hi Claire! I haven’t tried any of the fragrances mentioned in this video. However, I’m intrigued by Pentaligon Solaris. Recently I’ve been trying more Hermes fragrances such as un Jardin a Cynthere, which is sparkling and fresh, as well as Eau d’orange verte . The latter is a fresh orange cologne closer to the skin. I think I have spring fever because these fresh light fragrances are meeting my needs right now! Thank you for an interesting video!
I really liked Solaris, but couldn’t smell it after half an hour, so it’s probably skin dependent. I’d buy it instantly if it would perform better on me.
Hi Christina, Yes! Me too! I can't wait for spring 😊 yes I think fresh citrussy ones can be addictive! Solaris is worth checking out 👍 thanks for watching 🥰
First a tangential note, how lovely is it to receive samples from other people who love fragrances? I will never get over the unexpected generosity and kindness that I’ve experienced too. ❤ I also found the M.Micallef surprisingly sweet, and the gold, bejeweled bottles are not me, but they are super hyped. It’s one I just can’t understand the love for it so I’m oddly relieved that you smell what I did as well. 😅 Remember Me is one that I really like and own, but never wear. I love that tea note and the woody drydown. I am very very curious about Punk Motel and am definitely ordering a sample set. Thanks Claire for sharing your thoughts, 👌🏼
Yes, I am constantly wowed by how lovely people can be on UA-cam, I agree. I was surprised by Ylang in Gold, I really expected to love it 🤷♀️ Remember Me was lovely, but yes, I agree, it's not an everyday one is it? Punk Motel just confused me 😂 I need to wear it more! Thanks for watching 🥰
Really enjoyed your thoughts on these fragrances. Funny how we all interpret fragrance differently. Forgive Me is more a edgy moody day fragrance for me, but most regard it as a sexy evening scent. It does have a alluring dirty quality. I never think of leather when i sniff Alice, it's definitely an unusual scent however. It sits quite sweet on me luckily. I think claire Smurfygurly also had a similar response to it as you. With the more dark leathery feeling. Lancome jasmin d'eau is definitely a light wear for sure. The more i wear it the more i notice its quite fresh in an ozonic way. Never noticed a Lily of the Valley vibe but i need to think of that next time i wear it as i love that flower 👍 Hope you get to include Forgive Me into your collection🤞
Forgive Me was a stunner! I love the vintage vibe. ☺️ Alice was a bit much for me 🤣 I will have to watch Claire's interpretation of it 🙂 Jasmin d'eau is really very pretty! Perfect for the summer, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me try these, it was lovely of you. 🥰
Ooooh ambroxan sensitivity, I'm curious what that means for you! I've never heard that term before, but I was going to mention in your confessions video that a couple guys I watch often say that some folks go mega noseblind to it, and I'm certain I'm one of them. After 7 months as a fragrance hobbyist, I have no idea what it smells like and it is the main note in a whole genre of fragrances (Some folks use the term blue specifically to mean ambroxan heavy, although personally that's not how I use it). Because it's the main note in a genre, pinpointing ambroxan among similar notes which occur together frequently within a genre has been tough. (and I had some training in that skill when I was a barista) The thing is, I can tell it's there from two things. It's got like a freshly poured soda sensation and in my mind it's just a clear to white cloud that blocks out all other scents. It's distinct for me despite not being certain of its scent. If I wear it for multiple days in a row, I get blind to whatever imperceptible scent it has and I can smell the other notes way more prominently. Needless to say, this olfactory whiteout condition makes determining performance and testing in general very difficult because it's in a ton of fragrances marketed to men! Side note this: check out the comments on ambroxan heavy men's scents and note the disproportionate amount of complaints of poor performance for fragrances known for being nuclear. I'm convinced it affects a lot more people than are aware of it. Thanks for coming to my ambroxan talk.
What I mean really is that sometimes it's all I can smell of it's been done heavy handedly in fragrances, but I think there are lots of different forms of ambrox so I am guessing that I dislike one particular molecule perhaps? Not being a perfumer, I'm not sure. It could be some combination of notes that I dislike perhaps as you say! There are certain fragrances in my collection with lots of ambroxan that I actually enjoy though, so I don't know exactly what makes me like or dislike a fragrance. I completely understand that some people might not be able to smell it or might be insensitive to it in some way because ambrox is in so many fragrances in quantity and hardly anyone seems to dislike them, and actually yes, there's that whole class of fragrance marketed to men in general too that are based around that note. Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume that is rather interesting! I bet it will be all I could smell when I eventually am able to put my nose on it, because that's certainly how it feels now, minus the actual scent lol. Thanks for the thoughtful reply as always.
Loved your take on all of these especially Remember Me. I love ginger and Ingenious Ginger's been on my to try list for ages; I've heard lots sbout the sparkling opening but the drydown sounds horrendous
I do like Ylang in Gold but it will probably remain as just a sample because I’m not sure how much I’d actually wear it with that level of sweetness. I’ve held off on getting a sample of Remember Me because I don’t enjoy the smell of anything with chai spices, this just confirmed my decision! 😅
Yes! That's probably the right decision 😂 although it is not dry and it is sweet milky and easy. Ylang in Gold is very fruity and bright, a good happy one 😊
Hi Claire, this was a great idea and selection of fragrances. Punk motel reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez her edt. I have smelled chopard casmir. I don't like it. It smells like very sweet spicy/floral/vanilla unburnt incence on my skin. Dulce by Rosie Jane reminds me of Bianco Latte. White Sandalwood by Goldfield and Banks is very weird!! (Opening), but when it dries down it smells like Turkish delight. Bohemian lime smells very masculine on my skin
Thank you! ❤️ I'm happy that you enjoyed this! Yes I see that comparison with Punk Motel, it's indistinct like that fragrance but also less woody. I don't imagine I would enjoy Casmir because I know it has apricot/peach and I'm never sure how I will react to that note. If it's super sweet too, it's even more likely to be a no! I really didn't feel that Bianco Latte was unique sadly. I didn't try White Sandalwood, I will go try it. 😊 I love Turkish delight! Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume thank you Claire 💖 I'll just give you a little heads up, I found the initial opening of the white sandalwood perfume very challenging and repelling, for this reason, you may like to spray it on a blotter before applying it on your skin
Chopard Casmir has zero lasting power and it smelled iffy to me. I struggled to finish the full bottle. It lasted me a whole year 😅. It's very rare for me as a fraghead.
I would really like to try the Carine roitfeld one. I love Dominique ropion's work and if I'm not mistaken he is also the nose behind Dior addict, one of my favourite perfumes. I also like carine's style. She is so feminine but edgy at the same time.
Yes! For sure there are so many classics from Dominique Ropion. I didn't try any others from Carine Roitfeld but Forgive Me's got me very interested! Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire ❤ Thank you for your honest opinions! I know I can trust your judgement... Bianco Latte felt overwhelming to me.. maybe because I'm not a fan of edible gourmand scents 😅 A sunny punk motel...hmmm 😆 Remember Me is a cool one, def comforting.. I have an old bottle..
Hey Claire❤ I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these niche perfumes❣️ I got a sample of Ylang in Gold and I didn't love it. The waxiness was a little much and I also thought it smelled like a cheap sunscreen. I'm surprised it's been so popular. You made me want to try Punk Motel ❤ It sounds so interesting ❣️
Yes Ylang in Gold I really thought I'd love and I didn't, I was quite surprised. Not unpleasant though, just not my taste. Punk Motel is a hard one to describe 😂 thanks for watching 🥰
Good afternoon beautiful friend, as a big gourmand lover I'm so intrigued by Bianco Latte, ohhh these caramel, biscuits-smelling, lactonic fragrances are my obsession along with fruity-sirupy ones, such fragrances make me happy♥️😍
@@dr.claire.perfume I will try it ! Ahhhh here I found where I wrote my long comment about Bianco Latte 😚😍. It was not im Spam, I just clicked wrongly, sorry !!
Ingenious Ginger was not bad but not really the one for me, Soleil de Capri was also a little sharp for me with a lime and herbal touch to it. But Mancera Sicily is a citrus sample I have that I have really considered purchasing a bottle of, it has more sweetness and florals than these two 😊💛😊
I feel exactly the same about Penhaligon's and Solaris, it was the first one from them that stood out for me after trying a few others that were just meh. Glad you liked it. I can't wait for a warm day to wear it as it doesn't bloom the same in chilly air 🍋
Yes! I think I'd pretty much given up on Penhaligon's before Solaris. I did order the other Potions though so I will probably review those in a video ☺️ thanks for the sample! 🥰
Thank you so much for your take on Forgive me. It was on my wish list, but Alien was for me personally one of the worst headache inducing fragrances together with La vie est belle. I think I’ll skip it. I also loved Solaris, but regrettably on my skin it didn’t last longer than half an hour. I’d buy it instantly if the performance would be better in my skin. But, I’ll try to test it again in warmer weather.
That's a shame about Solaris! For sure Forgive Me is loud for the first hour or so, but after that it calms down, but it's not sweet. Happy to help you with making your mind up on it ☺️
Hi Claire 🤗 I have a dapper version of bianco latte and it smells exactly as you described which is why I don’t feel I need the original especially at that price it’s nice but I wasn’t wowed now as for Jovoy remember me I’m in love but the price is not within my realm 😔 enjoyed hearing your thoughts ❤
Yes Remember Me is so beautiful 😍 I admit that I didn't check the price 😂 Bianco Latte just didn't wow me unfortunately. Thanks for watching ❤️ have a lovely Sunday 🥰
Remember Me is on my wishlist. It’s really cozy and yummy! Ingenious Ginger is one I’m curious to smell. I own Sunset Hour that I really enjoy. I tried Rock Moss and it’s too masculine on me. I think this house is hot and miss for me, I can’t blind buy.
You are 100% correct about Bianco Latte. The name does not suit the fragrance. It smells like brown cookies. Similar to Vanilla 28. Both are grossly overhyped. 🤷♀️ To me Ingenious Ginger smells very very sweet. Toothachingly sweet. I was expecting a fresh zingy scent but it actually smells like yellow/orange haribo candies... 🧐😩
I was completely underwhelmed by Bianco Latte, I feel like there are plenty of similar and better fragrances at lower pricepoints out there. Ingenious ginger is incredibly sweet, I agree. I just don't think Goldfield and Banks are for me unfortunately. Thanks for watching, have a fab week 🥰
I lovvvvve Bianco latte and it's because I love caramel Sundaes and that's what it smells like! But spicy ! But it's absolutely nothing at all like vanilla 28.. which I loathe with a passion because of the amberwoods in it which hurts my nose.. but I'm also very sensitive to amberwoods
I really enjoy Bianco Latte… probably have gotten that one a long time ago if it wasn’t expensive… yes, i think itþs expensive…. For a milk and cookies scent… 😊
Well yes, for the scent profile, which to me is relatively common and not at all unique, it is expensive. But I don't think I'm the person for this one so I'm staying out of it 🤣
I tried Remember Me a couple of years ago. It was in the first sample order I made from Jovoy. In the opening it reminded me of the smell of the humid air in the swimming baths and I was surprised to read that someone else on fragrantica said the same. Not in a bad way 😂 so interesting
Ooh good luck 🤢 I struggled. But it's not bad, it's just packed full of aromachemicals like all other Goldfield and Banks that I've tried. It's just not a brand for me.
Great video Claire! I loved hearing your opinion on fragrances I’ve been hearing about again and again. I get swept up and think I MUST GET THAT (I’m looking at you Bianca Latte and Remember Me). I’m especially grateful for the comparisons to other fragrances. And a few new ones I’ve never heard of and I found that really interesting too. Your eye makeup looks beautiful btw!
Thank you 😊 I am happy that you enjoyed it. I was so so curious to try some of these! The hype around Bianco Latte was insane 😂 Remember Me really surprised me! Have a lovely week and thanks for watching 🥰
My favorite scent on a woman is love star by Victoria's secret. It's a bit juvenile but so am I 😂 it used to be a cheapy but it's discontinued now. You might like it because it has the scent of overripe flowers and it's a bit animalec. I'm guessing civet. I know you love alien, so I think you'll like this one.
Thank you! I've actually never tried any Victoria's Secret fragrances, other than their body mists. I've not heard of that one... It sounds interesting though, I just looked it up and it says it's supposed to be lily and rum, that's an unusual combination!
Oh no, not Bianco Latte! 🤣 I actually really enjoy that one. But tastes vary from person to person. I'm actually getting rid of one or two other similar profiles which where less expensive, bad on performance, projection and longevity... Love, love Remember Me!!! ❤️ And I enjoy my tiny bottle of Ylang and Gold Nectar. Even in the winter... 🥰
I think I'm just not a lover of caramel and some types of vanilla in general unfortunately. I can absolutely see that it would overlap with other less well performing fragrances. Remember Me is lovely 😍 I want to try a few more from M Micallef too! Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I really enjoy certain gourmand fragrances. Which surprised me... and I a pretty big vanilla fan. However, I can't stand burnt sugar note. I get it in BR40 dupes and certain very sweet vanilla scents like Accident à la Vanille or By the Fireplace (also too smoky/burnt sweet...). It's too much for my nose and skin. 😖
@@CatherineBriseboisCatWoods I think vanilla is something I can definitely love, I'll keep looking for the one for me 😊 I tried the new Kilian Smoking Hot today, if you dont like By the Fireplace etc you probably won't love that, it's pretty smoky!
Hi Claire, I absolutely love your content. Top notch the way you describe fragrances. But... why is the audio never in sync in your videos? It's really way off. Makes it hard to watch.
I'm very sorry. I have no idea what's up. I don't edit them separately. I have an old laptop and it's on my list to find another one to buy in the summer when I will get some time, to see whether it will help. It's difficult because the limited RAM on my laptop means that when I watch stuff back, it doesn't play smoothly anyway, so it'a hard for me to check before UA-cam upload. Even if I see that there's an issue, since I don't do anything that I would think that would cause that, I wouldn't know what to do to fix it unfortunately. Thanks for pointing it out though. Hopefully a new laptop will help in time 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeYeah, video editing takes a lot of ram. I hope things will get better with your new laptop. You quality content deserves a better video quality
@@dr.claire.perfumeHuh... there are many. But there is one tip I can give you: Just buy 2nd hand. No new stuff. You get so much more for the money. I am doing 3D modelling, so I need good performance from my pc / laptop. But I never bought a new computer. If you worry about getting something faulty go with someone who knows about computers. Always pick it up personally and check it before buying.
To say honestly, Jovoy doesn't smell unique to me. To my nose it's a lot like Winter Palace by Memo (in the opening), Starlight by Xerjoff and Magenta Tanzanite. I think Xerjoff is my favorite within that group!
There was a very inexpensive bottle of Starlight for sale secondhand and I wondered whether to just buy it (it was a 15ml) and try it but I didn't. I haven't actually sampled any Xerjoff 😱 I have one friend who loves them and so many people on UA-cam seem to love them, I am on the lookout out for some vaguely affordable samples 🤣 Magenta Tanzanite I tried in store a while back but I can't remember it. Winter Palace I don't think I've tried. I'm not really a vanilla person but I did like Remember Me. 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume I noticed, one long comment of mine here got deleted by Ytube or it's in spam, it was a long comment, I see it no longer. I wrote about Bianco Latte and how I love lactonic, gourmand or sirupy-fruity scents. I don't find this comment anymore, it's sure a Ytube bug💔💔😭😭
Claire, your explanations are on point! I really get the idea what I'd want to try for myself, and no hype approach is like a breath of fresh air. You're one of the few fragheads here that are not trying to be a saleswomen. I love and appreciate your videos 🥰
Thank you ❤️ that's lovely to read. I hope never to sell anyone anything 😂 I hope you find something that you love though. Thanks for watching 🥰
I love your no-BS takes on popular fragrances. Like me, I can tell you have built trust from your viewers❤
Thank you! I try to see why people might love things but they aren't always for me 😂 thanks for watching 🥰
‘Going to their lovers house and de-robbing’😂
Claire!! I wasn’t expecting that 😂😂 but I love it
🤣 me neither
I definitely get chi tea latte from remember me also. It is really interesting. It’s one of my coziest and comforting scents. I love it.
Yes it's beautiful 😍
Hello Claire! Life has been busy to the point I don't believe I've heard of any of these fragrances. Thanks so much for the reviews! It also helps to hear you describe your personal preferences and somatic responses so we can position our own guesses as to what our own preferences to each fragrance might be.
On another note (pun intended! 😊)...
My partner is red/green color blind, and also quite an experienced connoisseur of single match scotch. He's much more confident of his olfactory perceptions, and I'm much more confident of my visual perceptions. As an amateur photographer, he likes me to help him interpret color. And as fragrance collectors I like him to help me interpret scent. I've come to the conclusion that I'm "sweet blind" to certain sweet notes he detects. Sweet notes are really not his favorite, and I like them sometimes. A not uncommon scenario between us is I'll find a new fragrance sample I like that I perceive is largely floral, powdery, musky, etc., and not at all sweet. I'll present my wrist to him, recently sprayed, and he'll say, "Hmmmm. Not my favorite," which is regional for, "I don't like that, Darling." 😅 I bring this up because I think it has so many implications for perfume companies, influencers and followers, partners, and wearers of fragrance in public. I am starting to understand we really cannot know how we smell to others. Just like I don't really know how I look to my partner when I wear red or green. I would love to learn more about this. If I'm not embarrassing myself in that you've already done a video on this, I'd love to see a video from you on this topic. Just an idea.
Have a great weekend, Claire!
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PS Here's an example. I just bought a sample of Diptyque Fleur de Peau, EDP. To me it smells dry and powdery/musky. I love it. My partner found it rather sweet. I looked up the scent notes and sure enough: it has somewhat prominent ambrette (fourth most detected note per Fragrantica). That's veridical to me. I do believe I'm nose blind to that one note even though I do detect the other prominent notes.
Yes I agree with you, it's striking how much I can love something and how I can ask someone else about it and they won't like it or will interpret it very differently. I have had the same experience too with colour blindness and wondering how people who are perceive me, I've been told I wear a lot of brown when I never wear brown 🤣
I really like Fleur de peau, I keep sniffing that one and also Orphéon and Do Son. 😊
I’ve tried Silky Woods and Sunset Hour from Goldfield and Banks. Silky woods starts with dry resinous notes of patchouli and oud wood soften and sweetened with some powdery vanilla. Very smooth and silky indeed. Sunset hour is a brightly juicy and sparkling fruit cocktail suitable for summer heat in the land of down under where beer does flow and men chunder.
I wish I liked them 😂 I was going to buy the discovery set but trying a few instore really put me off doing that. I will try a few more and cross my fingers to find a like. I know so many people love them. 😊
Ok..you totally made me sing “can’t you hear can’t you hear the thunder?”
Great Men at Work reference, love it!!
Hi Claire. Thank you for the "shout out". Feeling down today but that brought a smile to my face 😊
Strange coincidence but I'm wearing Ingenious Ginger today! Luckily the dry down doesn't make me nauseous 😂
I get the kumquat in Soleil de Capri, probably more than the grapefruit. Funny how our noses interpret scents so differently from person to person.
Happy weekend and I hope your daffodils have started to bloom 💖
Oh no problem! Thank you so much for the samples 🙂
Ingenious ginger is really lovely in the opening 😂 I was sorry that I didn't love the end of it as much.
Soleil de Capri was a really nice change from the other Montales I've tried. It would be a great summer fragrance 😊
I have the late flowering lighter coloured daffodils so I'm sure they're coming soon! Happy spring, have a lovely week 🥰
I sometimes wear Remember Me to bed. Started off with a decant and then had to buy the full bottle because I missed it so much. Truly lovely!
It's really good! I can see how that could happen! This is the one I kept going back to from this selection 😊 thanks for watching 🥰
Hi there!
I wanted to share that I own and absolutely adore "Remember Me" by Jovoy and "Soleil de Capri" by Montale, two of the perfumes you've described. I recently acquired a limited edition "Bianco Latte" in the red bottle at half price. Despite seeing why others find it beautiful, it doesn't quite align with my personal taste, so I'll be parting ways with it. Interestingly, here in Italy, "Bianco Latte" refers to a color, a milky shade of white, which adds a unique touch to its name. Your reviews are fantastic-keep up the great work! 👋
That's really interesting, I know that's the literal translation, I guess here we associate that name only with white chocolate flavoured latte drinks, which are probably the most un-Italian thing ever. 😂 Remember Me is beautiful and I can see why Soleil de Capri is a great choice for the summer. Thanks for watching 🥰
I also like Dominique Ropion’s work😊
Yes, him as the perfumer always gets me excited ☺️
Another great video Claire. I always appreciate that you talk about sample size/decants of perfume. It’s nice to have a more responsible approach to the over purchasing we see modeled in the community
Yes, there is absolutely no way I want to take part in the buying and selling merry-go-round of full bottles I don't love, I don't have the time to resell them. I really love seeing what other people love enough to send me though 🙂 sample swapping is really fun!
I had the same experience with ingenious ginger. Couldn’t handle the dry down. If you’re looking for a fantastic ginger scent, Ruby Red is fantastic imo. ❤
I haven't gelled with any of the Goldfield and Banks fragrances sadly. I will look out for Ruby Red. 😊
Hi Claire - it’s fascinating hearing opinions on fragrances many of us have tried. Super fun 🥳 Ylang in Gold was my first niche purchase and I’ll always love her. Casmir, which I also have, is very different IMO. It’s not as bright, mustier, spicer and I get like cooked peaches. It also feels a bit vintage to me. I have a 5ml of Ingenious Ginger and have only worn it once. Need to try it again. Did you know there is a Lush scent called Ginger? It’s a fresh zingy raw ginger with some light florals and I look forward to wearing it more here soon when it starts heating up! 🔥🔥🔥 Remember Me is a love for me, but not an easy reach in my hot climate. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yes I think I've always been a bit scared of Casmir because peach is not often a love for me. I didn't imagine them to be similar really, hence why I asked because I was intrigued to see if people agreed or not.
Ingenious ginger is worth a sniff, the opening is very zingy. I haven't seen Ginger, I was in Lush yesterday sniffing a few fragrances and I didn't notice it. It sounds good though.
I can imagine Remember Me being a challenge in warmer weather, it's very enveloping. I bet it could feel sickly.
Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeI definitely agree with how she described Casmir. The Peach note isn't like a regular peach note as I normally know it in modern perfumery because of that vintage feel.
Aah ok! Thank you! ☺️
Happy Saturday Claire. I own Remember Me and it is a unique scent that I love. I have decants of Bianco Latte and your description is spot on. Nice but I don’t need a bottle.
Remember me was lovely and it seemed very wearable too, so that's a massive thumbs up! I just don't think Bianco Latte is one for me. 🤷♀️ Thanks for watching 🥰
Hey Claire! I’m enjoying this video. I wasn’t wowed by Bianco Latte but something happened and I feel in love. Remember Me is on my wishlist. It was really nice of everyone to send you those fragrances. I thought about checking out Punk Motel but the name scared me away. Now I’m intrigued
Punk Motel is in no way punky to me 🤣 Remember Me is worth checking out!!! I know I would never ever wear Bianco Latte but I was pleased to try it to see what it's all about. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Dr. Claire! I just have to say that your curls have been looking so beautiful 😍
Oooo, I love lemon too. The contrast between sweet and tart lemon/fruity desserts is perfect for me 👍🏾
Oh, wow…glad you mentioned the calone in Ingenious Ginger, I was interested in that one.
Thank you ❤️ ooh yes! I dream of a key lime pie fragrance actually 😊 the ginger in the opening of Ingenious Ginger is really striking, I checked on Fragrantica actually, to see if anyone mentioned calone apart from my review and they didn't, so it might just be me 🤷♀️ it's worth trying for sure! ☺️
I totally get what you mean by the marine vibe in Ingenious Ginger. I get a lot of rose on my skin, which I like, and which seems to blend with the marine-ish notes to become much more palatable (because I hate calone, too!). I have Solaris and totally agree with your review...I think it's beautiful. I have Soleil de Capri and Ylang in Gold (both blind buys) and find them ok, but they're not loves. Great video, Claire!
Thanks ❤️ oh I thought it was just me with the marine vibe 😂 I think I'm pretty sensitive unfortunately. Solaris is really lovely! I'm tempted 🙊 thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire. I’ve tried a few on this list. I had a 10ml of Punk Motel, you are spot on with your assessment. I ended up wearing it to bed. I wanted to love Ylang in Gold, as their other bottle, white with gold flowers across the front was so beautiful, but I found it way too sweet for me. Have a great week😃🇦🇺
Oh yes! That other bottle was a stunner! I was surprised not to love Ylang in Gold, I almost blind bought it a few years ago too 🙈 Punk Motel was a head-scratcher for me. I didn't understand the name at all 😂 thanks for watching and have a fab week too 🥰
I used to own Ylang in Gold. And I do now own Casmir and no they are really not that similar to me. Casmir smells more old school, is stronger and it has a way more vintage vibe. It's like comparing BDK Velvet Tonka to JOOP Le Bain! ---> while there is a resemblance between the 2, Le Bain smells way more vintage in comparison. I really love Le Bain btw and am enjoying Casmir more than Ylang in Gold because I found YiG to be too light-wearing for me. Although the scent itself is quite nice.
Le Bain is fab, and yes, it definitely has a touch of a vintage feel to it. Thanks for the comparison of Casmir and Ylang in Gold. 🥰
I have Ylang in Gold and enjoy it. Sampled Bianco Latte twice and it's just ok for me. I am wowed by Ex Nihilo The Irreverents an amazing caramel that is not too sweet or juvenile. But it's so expensive. I only have decant. Thanks for sharing!
Ooh I will look at sampling that one! Thanks so much for the suggestion ☺️ and thanks for watching 🥰
Hello Claire, thank you so much for your conscentious analysis. I own Casmir as well and there is something more in it and quite intriguing, I don't put the finger on it, I owned it when I was a teenager and still love it. Ylang in gold turns a bit woody on me at the drydown, it doesn't dismay me. I love Goldfield and Banks, I own Silky woods and love Ingenious Ginger too. I own also Soleil de Capri and love it so much, just as you say, not too synthetic Montale, lemony, sugared and so long lasting. Thank you for this lovely video, have a good day. Greetings from Belgium.
I have always been curious about Casmir! I remember hearing a lot about it when I started watching UA-cam. Ylang in Gold is pretty and friendly! I see why it is loved. Soleil de Capri really impressed me. I thought it would be lovely in warm weather. 😊 Thanks again for your samples, I will talk about Liu in time too 🥰
I own and love Remember Me. It's really become one of my favorites in my collection.
I can imagine! It's delicious 😋
Hi Claire! I haven’t tried any of the fragrances mentioned in this video. However, I’m intrigued by Pentaligon Solaris. Recently I’ve been trying more Hermes fragrances such as un Jardin a Cynthere, which is sparkling and fresh, as well as Eau d’orange verte . The latter is a fresh orange cologne closer to the skin. I think I have spring fever because these fresh light fragrances are meeting my needs right now! Thank you for an interesting video!
I really liked Solaris, but couldn’t smell it after half an hour, so it’s probably skin dependent. I’d buy it instantly if it would perform better on me.
Hi Christina, Yes! Me too! I can't wait for spring 😊 yes I think fresh citrussy ones can be addictive! Solaris is worth checking out 👍 thanks for watching 🥰
That's a shame that it didn't last on you. 😭
First a tangential note, how lovely is it to receive samples from other people who love fragrances? I will never get over the unexpected generosity and kindness that I’ve experienced too. ❤ I also found the M.Micallef surprisingly sweet, and the gold, bejeweled bottles are not me, but they are super hyped. It’s one I just can’t understand the love for it so I’m oddly relieved that you smell what I did as well. 😅 Remember Me is one that I really like and own, but never wear. I love that tea note and the woody drydown. I am very very curious about Punk Motel and am definitely ordering a sample set. Thanks Claire for sharing your thoughts, 👌🏼
Yes, I am constantly wowed by how lovely people can be on UA-cam, I agree. I was surprised by Ylang in Gold, I really expected to love it 🤷♀️ Remember Me was lovely, but yes, I agree, it's not an everyday one is it? Punk Motel just confused me 😂 I need to wear it more! Thanks for watching 🥰
Really enjoyed your thoughts on these fragrances. Funny how we all interpret fragrance differently. Forgive Me is more a edgy moody day fragrance for me, but most regard it as a sexy evening scent. It does have a alluring dirty quality. I never think of leather when i sniff Alice, it's definitely an unusual scent however. It sits quite sweet on me luckily. I think claire Smurfygurly also had a similar response to it as you. With the more dark leathery feeling.
Lancome jasmin d'eau is definitely a light wear for sure. The more i wear it the more i notice its quite fresh in an ozonic way. Never noticed a Lily of the Valley vibe but i need to think of that next time i wear it as i love that flower 👍
Hope you get to include Forgive Me into your collection🤞
Forgive Me was a stunner! I love the vintage vibe. ☺️
Alice was a bit much for me 🤣 I will have to watch Claire's interpretation of it 🙂
Jasmin d'eau is really very pretty! Perfect for the summer, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me try these, it was lovely of you. 🥰
Jasmin d’eau is so pretty, on clothes it does last ❤ I found a bottle for a great deal and snatched it 😊
It's really lovely 😍
Ooooh ambroxan sensitivity, I'm curious what that means for you! I've never heard that term before, but I was going to mention in your confessions video that a couple guys I watch often say that some folks go mega noseblind to it, and I'm certain I'm one of them.
After 7 months as a fragrance hobbyist, I have no idea what it smells like and it is the main note in a whole genre of fragrances (Some folks use the term blue specifically to mean ambroxan heavy, although personally that's not how I use it). Because it's the main note in a genre, pinpointing ambroxan among similar notes which occur together frequently within a genre has been tough. (and I had some training in that skill when I was a barista)
The thing is, I can tell it's there from two things. It's got like a freshly poured soda sensation and in my mind it's just a clear to white cloud that blocks out all other scents. It's distinct for me despite not being certain of its scent.
If I wear it for multiple days in a row, I get blind to whatever imperceptible scent it has and I can smell the other notes way more prominently.
Needless to say, this olfactory whiteout condition makes determining performance and testing in general very difficult because it's in a ton of fragrances marketed to men!
Side note this: check out the comments on ambroxan heavy men's scents and note the disproportionate amount of complaints of poor performance for fragrances known for being nuclear. I'm convinced it affects a lot more people than are aware of it. Thanks for coming to my ambroxan talk.
What I mean really is that sometimes it's all I can smell of it's been done heavy handedly in fragrances, but I think there are lots of different forms of ambrox so I am guessing that I dislike one particular molecule perhaps? Not being a perfumer, I'm not sure. It could be some combination of notes that I dislike perhaps as you say! There are certain fragrances in my collection with lots of ambroxan that I actually enjoy though, so I don't know exactly what makes me like or dislike a fragrance.
I completely understand that some people might not be able to smell it or might be insensitive to it in some way because ambrox is in so many fragrances in quantity and hardly anyone seems to dislike them, and actually yes, there's that whole class of fragrance marketed to men in general too that are based around that note.
Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume that is rather interesting! I bet it will be all I could smell when I eventually am able to put my nose on it, because that's certainly how it feels now, minus the actual scent lol. Thanks for the thoughtful reply as always.
No problem!
Loved your take on all of these especially Remember Me. I love ginger and Ingenious Ginger's been on my to try list for ages; I've heard lots sbout the sparkling opening but the drydown sounds horrendous
I have a 10 ml of Ingenious ginger, and though I like it, I would prefer if it would be less sweet.
The opening is really striking, perfect for ginger lovers. It's just my problem with the drydown I think, it's worth trying ☺️
I do like Ylang in Gold but it will probably remain as just a sample because I’m not sure how much I’d actually wear it with that level of sweetness. I’ve held off on getting a sample of Remember Me because I don’t enjoy the smell of anything with chai spices, this just confirmed my decision! 😅
Yes! That's probably the right decision 😂 although it is not dry and it is sweet milky and easy. Ylang in Gold is very fruity and bright, a good happy one 😊
Hi Claire, this was a great idea and selection of fragrances. Punk motel reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez her edt. I have smelled chopard casmir. I don't like it. It smells like very sweet spicy/floral/vanilla unburnt incence on my skin. Dulce by Rosie Jane reminds me of Bianco Latte.
White Sandalwood by Goldfield and Banks is very weird!! (Opening), but when it dries down it smells like Turkish delight. Bohemian lime smells very masculine on my skin
Thank you! ❤️ I'm happy that you enjoyed this! Yes I see that comparison with Punk Motel, it's indistinct like that fragrance but also less woody.
I don't imagine I would enjoy Casmir because I know it has apricot/peach and I'm never sure how I will react to that note. If it's super sweet too, it's even more likely to be a no! I really didn't feel that Bianco Latte was unique sadly.
I didn't try White Sandalwood, I will go try it. 😊 I love Turkish delight! Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume thank you Claire 💖
I'll just give you a little heads up, I found the initial opening of the white sandalwood perfume very challenging and repelling, for this reason, you may like to spray it on a blotter before applying it on your skin
Also, I feel compelled to tell you I don't like any of the G and B fragrances, they're just not for me
This is the impression that I have of them for me too, but I will try the sandalwood one 😊
Chopard Casmir has zero lasting power and it smelled iffy to me. I struggled to finish the full bottle. It lasted me a whole year 😅. It's very rare for me as a fraghead.
I would really like to try the Carine roitfeld one. I love Dominique ropion's work and if I'm not mistaken he is also the nose behind Dior addict, one of my favourite perfumes. I also like carine's style. She is so feminine but edgy at the same time.
Yes! For sure there are so many classics from Dominique Ropion. I didn't try any others from Carine Roitfeld but Forgive Me's got me very interested! Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire! Does Forgive me remind you of Carine (if you tried)? Or are they super different? I haven't tried it yet, but reeeeeeaally want to
I haven't tried any other Carine Roitfeld fragrances... Sorry but I don't know. I am not sure, but last time I checked, Forgive Me was sold out sadly.
Remember me was fbw for me. So delicious. I’ll replace when it’s run out. Shame it’s never discounted!
It is... It's just so good 🥰
Hi Claire ❤ Thank you for your honest opinions! I know I can trust your judgement... Bianco Latte felt overwhelming to me.. maybe because I'm not a fan of edible gourmand scents 😅
A sunny punk motel...hmmm 😆
Remember Me is a cool one, def comforting.. I have an old bottle..
Yeah Bianco Latte is not for me either. Punk Motel was unexpected 😂 and Remember Me was both delicious and comforting! 🥰
Hey Claire❤ I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these niche perfumes❣️
I got a sample of Ylang in Gold and I didn't love it. The waxiness was a little much and I also thought it smelled like a cheap sunscreen. I'm surprised it's been so popular.
You made me want to try Punk Motel ❤ It sounds so interesting ❣️
Yes Ylang in Gold I really thought I'd love and I didn't, I was quite surprised. Not unpleasant though, just not my taste.
Punk Motel is a hard one to describe 😂 thanks for watching 🥰
Good afternoon beautiful friend, as a big gourmand lover I'm so intrigued by Bianco Latte, ohhh these caramel, biscuits-smelling, lactonic fragrances are my obsession along with fruity-sirupy ones, such fragrances make me happy♥️😍
You should try it, you might love it 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume I will try it ! Ahhhh here I found where I wrote my long comment about Bianco Latte 😚😍. It was not im Spam, I just clicked wrongly, sorry !!
No worries! I found it 🙂
I’ve been so curious about ingenious ginger! After your description I’m intrigued to try lol 😉
I haven't gelled with any Goldfield and Banks so far. I just don't think they're for me unfortunately. I will try a few more though and make sure. 😊
Ingenious Ginger was not bad but not really the one for me, Soleil de Capri was also a little sharp for me with a lime and herbal touch to it. But Mancera Sicily is a citrus sample I have that I have really considered purchasing a bottle of, it has more sweetness and florals than these two 😊💛😊
Ooh I've not tried Sicily! I think I'm quite picky with citrus... I'm still looking for the one. 😊
I feel exactly the same about Penhaligon's and Solaris, it was the first one from them that stood out for me after trying a few others that were just meh. Glad you liked it. I can't wait for a warm day to wear it as it doesn't bloom the same in chilly air 🍋
Yes! I think I'd pretty much given up on Penhaligon's before Solaris. I did order the other Potions though so I will probably review those in a video ☺️ thanks for the sample! 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume you're welcome. Will look forward to your video on the Potions x
@@ems_h.eartnotes thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much for your take on Forgive me. It was on my wish list, but Alien was for me personally one of the worst headache inducing fragrances together with La vie est belle. I think I’ll skip it. I also loved Solaris, but regrettably on my skin it didn’t last longer than half an hour. I’d buy it instantly if the performance would be better in my skin. But, I’ll try to test it again in warmer weather.
That's a shame about Solaris! For sure Forgive Me is loud for the first hour or so, but after that it calms down, but it's not sweet. Happy to help you with making your mind up on it ☺️
I agree caramel vanilla perfumes have been done so many times and I adore them ,but I have enough of the almost smells the same as ?
Yes, this is it isn't it? I'm just not a sweet kind of person unfortunately so that one isn't for me, I understand why it's been a hit though. 🥰
Hi Claire 🤗 I have a dapper version of bianco latte and it smells exactly as you described which is why I don’t feel I need the original especially at that price it’s nice but I wasn’t wowed now as for Jovoy remember me I’m in love but the price is not within my realm 😔 enjoyed hearing your thoughts ❤
Yes Remember Me is so beautiful 😍 I admit that I didn't check the price 😂 Bianco Latte just didn't wow me unfortunately. Thanks for watching ❤️ have a lovely Sunday 🥰
Remember Me is on my wishlist. It’s really cozy and yummy! Ingenious Ginger is one I’m curious to smell. I own Sunset Hour that I really enjoy. I tried Rock Moss and it’s too masculine on me. I think this house is hot and miss for me, I can’t blind buy.
Remember Me is gorgeous 😍 I agree about Goldfield and Banks. They would be tricky blind buys. Have a fab week. 🥰
Thank you Claire!!! I so wish we could get Redolescnt in the US 😢
That's a shame! I tried QH from Redolescent today and I much preferred it 😊
You are 100% correct about Bianco Latte. The name does not suit the fragrance. It smells like brown cookies. Similar to Vanilla 28. Both are grossly overhyped. 🤷♀️
To me Ingenious Ginger smells very very sweet. Toothachingly sweet. I was expecting a fresh zingy scent but it actually smells like yellow/orange haribo candies... 🧐😩
I was completely underwhelmed by Bianco Latte, I feel like there are plenty of similar and better fragrances at lower pricepoints out there.
Ingenious ginger is incredibly sweet, I agree. I just don't think Goldfield and Banks are for me unfortunately. Thanks for watching, have a fab week 🥰
I lovvvvve Bianco latte and it's because I love caramel Sundaes and that's what it smells like! But spicy ! But it's absolutely nothing at all like vanilla 28.. which I loathe with a passion because of the amberwoods in it which hurts my nose.. but I'm also very sensitive to amberwoods
I don't think I've ever had a caramel sundae! Thanks for watching 🥰
Remember Me was a love at first sniff!! 🥰 At the time I may have nabbed the last bottle from Jovoy UK 😅 but hopefully they've restocked by now!! 🙏Xx
Oh it's lovely 😍 thanks for watching 🥰
I was thinking the same for Lancome-Jasmine leau that have lily of the valley.
Mostly i smell that,and i find it very similar to Amouage-Honour Women
Oh that's interesting! I don't think I've tried Honour! It's on my long list of Amouage to sniff! 🥰
Wonderful insights Claire! Thank you!
Thank you for watching! Hope you're well 🥰
I really enjoy Bianco Latte… probably have gotten that one a long time ago if it wasn’t expensive… yes, i think itþs expensive…. For a milk and cookies scent… 😊
Well yes, for the scent profile, which to me is relatively common and not at all unique, it is expensive. But I don't think I'm the person for this one so I'm staying out of it 🤣
I tried Remember Me a couple of years ago. It was in the first sample order I made from Jovoy. In the opening it reminded me of the smell of the humid air in the swimming baths and I was surprised to read that someone else on fragrantica said the same. Not in a bad way 😂 so interesting
That's really interesting! 🤣 Did you try Fire at Will too? 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume no, I didn't try anything else from them, just that one
@@dr.claire.perfume no just that one
Aah ok!
I’ve had Remember Me on my wish list for so long also Fire at Will by Jovoy
Ooh yes! I would love to try Fire At Will too ☺️
Remember Me by Jovian is on my list. I love the way you describe it
It's absolutely delicious 😋
I have a sample of Ingenious Ginger… will take note of sampling that one…
Ooh good luck 🤢 I struggled. But it's not bad, it's just packed full of aromachemicals like all other Goldfield and Banks that I've tried. It's just not a brand for me.
Hi Claire! I adore Bianco Latte. So delicious 😋
It's a nice caramel ☺️
Remember Me is one of my favorite fragrances!
It's gorgeous 😍
For Montale I’d recommend you Orange flowers, to me very beautiful 😍
Thank you! I will try to sample it! 🥰
Great video Claire! I loved hearing your opinion on fragrances I’ve been hearing about again and again. I get swept up and think I MUST GET THAT (I’m looking at you Bianca Latte and Remember Me). I’m especially grateful for the comparisons to other fragrances. And a few new ones I’ve never heard of and I found that really interesting too.
Your eye makeup looks beautiful btw!
Thank you 😊 I am happy that you enjoyed it. I was so so curious to try some of these! The hype around Bianco Latte was insane 😂 Remember Me really surprised me! Have a lovely week and thanks for watching 🥰
Shame about your experience with Alice (and Bandit) 😢 On the flipside… I need to buy a sample of Alice now 😂😂 that’s the great thing about perfume
I can send you mine, it's not a problem. I can also send you some Bandit 😁
My favorite scent on a woman is love star by Victoria's secret. It's a bit juvenile but so am I 😂 it used to be a cheapy but it's discontinued now. You might like it because it has the scent of overripe flowers and it's a bit animalec. I'm guessing civet. I know you love alien, so I think you'll like this one.
Thank you! I've actually never tried any Victoria's Secret fragrances, other than their body mists. I've not heard of that one... It sounds interesting though, I just looked it up and it says it's supposed to be lily and rum, that's an unusual combination!
@@dr.claire.perfume I never looked up the notes, maybe that is the combo. Not sure about rum but yeah something funky. ❤️
Great video. Interesting ones ! Ylang Ylang is such a mouthful 😂🌸
Thanks ❤️ happy that you enjoyed it! 🥰
Oh no, not Bianco Latte! 🤣
I actually really enjoy that one. But tastes vary from person to person. I'm actually getting rid of one or two other similar profiles which where less expensive, bad on performance, projection and longevity...
Love, love Remember Me!!! ❤️ And I enjoy my tiny bottle of Ylang and Gold Nectar. Even in the winter... 🥰
I think I'm just not a lover of caramel and some types of vanilla in general unfortunately. I can absolutely see that it would overlap with other less well performing fragrances. Remember Me is lovely 😍 I want to try a few more from M Micallef too! Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I really enjoy certain gourmand fragrances. Which surprised me... and I a pretty big vanilla fan. However, I can't stand burnt sugar note. I get it in BR40 dupes and certain very sweet vanilla scents like Accident à la Vanille or By the Fireplace (also too smoky/burnt sweet...). It's too much for my nose and skin. 😖
@@CatherineBriseboisCatWoods I think vanilla is something I can definitely love, I'll keep looking for the one for me 😊 I tried the new Kilian Smoking Hot today, if you dont like By the Fireplace etc you probably won't love that, it's pretty smoky!
Ya land in gold is one I would love to try
I think it's nice 🙂 super fruity and sweet! 😊
I’ve been wondering about Ingenious Ginger. Now I know to get a sample first
I guess if you've enjoyed other Goldfield and Banks it might not be an issue for you, the opening is lovely 😊
Team Solaris! It's sooo good. Better than TF Soleil Blanc in my opinion.
Solaris is for sure my favourite from Penhaligon's. A beautiful bottle too! 🌞
Hi Claire ❤ let me get a tea and watch your video 😊
Hope you enjoyed it 🥰
Hi Claire, I absolutely love your content. Top notch the way you describe fragrances. But... why is the audio never in sync in your videos? It's really way off. Makes it hard to watch.
I'm very sorry. I have no idea what's up. I don't edit them separately. I have an old laptop and it's on my list to find another one to buy in the summer when I will get some time, to see whether it will help. It's difficult because the limited RAM on my laptop means that when I watch stuff back, it doesn't play smoothly anyway, so it'a hard for me to check before UA-cam upload. Even if I see that there's an issue, since I don't do anything that I would think that would cause that, I wouldn't know what to do to fix it unfortunately. Thanks for pointing it out though. Hopefully a new laptop will help in time 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeYeah, video editing takes a lot of ram. I hope things will get better with your new laptop. You quality content deserves a better video quality
@@tobiasnagel2767 thank you! Please let me know if you have any decent laptop suggestions ☺️
@@dr.claire.perfumeHuh... there are many. But there is one tip I can give you: Just buy 2nd hand. No new stuff. You get so much more for the money.
I am doing 3D modelling, so I need good performance from my pc / laptop. But I never bought a new computer.
If you worry about getting something faulty go with someone who knows about computers. Always pick it up personally and check it before buying.
Thanks 😊 great tips!
To say honestly, Jovoy doesn't smell unique to me. To my nose it's a lot like Winter Palace by Memo (in the opening), Starlight by Xerjoff and Magenta Tanzanite. I think Xerjoff is my favorite within that group!
There was a very inexpensive bottle of Starlight for sale secondhand and I wondered whether to just buy it (it was a 15ml) and try it but I didn't. I haven't actually sampled any Xerjoff 😱 I have one friend who loves them and so many people on UA-cam seem to love them, I am on the lookout out for some vaguely affordable samples 🤣 Magenta Tanzanite I tried in store a while back but I can't remember it. Winter Palace I don't think I've tried. I'm not really a vanilla person but I did like Remember Me. 😊
Okay, I now have to get a sample of that first one!😊
😂 yes! It's ooh! 🥰
Am here watching 😊
Thank you! 😊
Hey Claire! Also curious about some of these ❤
They are all worth a sniff. 🥰
Good morning Clare ❤
Morning Frances! I hope you are well! 😊
Oh my God, wonderful video !!
Thank you 🥰
I really love your make up! 😊 Forgive Me sounds like it will be up my alley.
Thank you! Yes I think so too from watching your videos ☺️
Thank you for sharing a good video friend
Thanks for watching 🥰
I still haven’t tried glossier 🤷♀️LOL
Well it's quite hard to try I guess, because Glossier are mainly online 🤷♀️
I don't like caramel either, or super sweet fragrances 😁
It's a difficult note/ accord to get right for me. Thanks for watching 🥰
Bianco latte is not my favorite from giardini di Toscana I do prefer Celeste, test that one instead ☺️
Celeste is also on my wishlist... 😍 Probably a birthday gift soon.
Ok, so I need to try Celeste! Thank you 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume if you can test also Bora Bora and Almafolia.
Thanks 😊 will investigate!i
fantastic ! big thumbs up
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Those of us that don’t love Bianco Latte need to stick together: we’re in the minority 😉
I know Jill 🙊 it just didn't excite me and the texture of it was a complete no 🙈
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@@dr.claire.perfumegoodmorning dear
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@@dr.claire.perfume I noticed, one long comment of mine here got deleted by Ytube or it's in spam, it was a long comment, I see it no longer. I wrote about Bianco Latte and how I love lactonic, gourmand or sirupy-fruity scents. I don't find this comment anymore, it's sure a Ytube bug💔💔😭😭
Yes, I will check for it, sorry about that. Yt is good at deleting things unfortunately 🤦♀️