glad to hear your review on Jany. some fluencers have gotten this and Mallow in PR or are friends with the brand. as always, your honest unbiased review told me all I needed to know❤
Jax… GIRL!!!! SAME!!!!! Le Gourmand is TOO much for me to walk around smelling consistently ALL DAY. I love it for literally the first FIVE MINUTES. Then I’m over it lol. Suuuuppper realistic and no break from smelling like a Nestle Tollhouse kitchen.
Wow, skin chemistry is so interesting. (I’ma guy Queening lasts forever on my skin and I get strong wafts that linger in the air all day. I have a bottle of Aurum and it is FANTASTIC. Thanks for the reviews!
This wasn’t a negative review it was an honest review which is always appreciated. I love chocolate but I don’t know about the ones you mentioned. I need there to be other notes to help offset the chocolate. Great video. Merry Christmas
Hi Jackie 😊 it sounds like I might need Happy Dust! I blind bought Mula Mula Double Caramel as soon as it was available, but I have to agree... I was thinking we would get way more Caramel! I recently got Jousset Spicy Pumpkin and Marshmallow and Gingerbread & Brown Sugar... you might like them 😊❤
My top buy of the year is Commodity Milk Bold- so many popular others didnt work on my skin (sugar leather, delina rosee, mojave ghost, gris charnel, cassili by pdm) Commodity is a marshmallow dream on me, with a rich decadent note of cashmere. Very pleased I finally found something for winter which I enjoy. I thought my tastes would expand but the opposite occurred! I am pickier than ever.
Thank you for reminding me to definitely sample Sora Dora perfumes…. They are too expensive to blind buy, but I’m super curious about a handful of them. 😁 Same with Mind Games…. Those are expensive enough that I don’t even want to try them (for fear of loving them 😅).
Aurum is nice the only one I’ve tried from that house. The honey is the best honey I’ve smelled along with Zoologist Bee. I also tried Jany & feel the same I am getting a candle type scent from it. Apple is hard to nail in perfumery I feel many times it comes across as a candle smell much like Jousset Tarte Tatin.
Wow Jany is so beautiful to me! I was about to blind buy Caramel Oud but now I’m not so sure. I already have Oud Satin Mood so if the dry down smells similar I’ll probably pass-I only wear Oud on special occasions.
So interesting! I just heard of the comparison of MM Double Caramel to La Capitale which made me appreciate it more, though I think LC leans feminine while MMDC leans more masculine. I don't have LC, but do have MMDC... glad I don't have both!
Thank you for your honest reviews. I blind bought accidental vanille and ill never blind buy from that house again. My 2024 resolution is no more blind buys, decants first. My collection is huge and I'll never be able to use up all i already have.
I loved this video! I love that you are searching for lives to add and not just trying to add (and affiliate a code) on every half decent bottle! You are the most genuine soul on this platform! Have a very merry Christmas!!!
Awesome video Jackie! We have the same taste for the nost part and I loved hearing your honesty of these perfumes. Keep these videos coming. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🌲
I just came across your channel & binge watched several of your videos! I absolutely love your content, we seem to have the same taste in fragrances! I unfortunately blind bought Jany & I almost cried because I was expecting to LOVE this fragrance & I am so disappointed! I also think it smells doughy & I’m so crushed that it’s an absolute no for me. I really enjoy & appreciate you! ❤
Doesn’t surprise me you enjoy Happy Dust . I had the exact same experience. It’s so soft! But I don’t need an expensive that badly . The 5 ml is fine for me.
I agree with the Queening sentiments, I love the fragrance but feel for the price it is not worth the money. If it was even $100 less it’d make it easier to justify the purchase
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! I haven’t smelled any of these. Happy Dust sounds amazing and right up my alley. Patiently waiting for your update on the performance.🥭🥥🍵🍦❤😊
Had the same reaction with Jany and Le Gourmoand! I was so disappointed and surprised with all the hype! It doesn't at all smell how I imagined it would be based on everyone's description.
I agree with you on Happy Dust. It is so beautiful, but light. I'm going to put it away for a month. I know it'll get stronger with time, just like Dulce Diablo and Oasis did. Le Gourmand smells just like a Reese peanut butter cup. It is the strongest gourmand I have ever experienced, and I am in love! I'm going to buy a full bottle. I blind bought Jany, and I adore it! It's intoxicating! Mula mula double caramel is gorgeous. I may wait to buy it. So many delicious gourmands, so little time! Merry Christmas ❤
I tried Jany and didn't like it either. The first 3 minutes of it are beautiful. Then after that there is a cinnamon note that comes out and kills all the other notes on my skin. I was sadly sadly disappointed.
I really struggle with tea notes too! I’m a sucker for Orris so I’m excited for my decant of Queening. I didn’t like Jany and I’m not a huge chocolate lover either! Excited to try Happy Dust too! Thanks for the reviews!😊
Thank you for the great insights on these new perfumes. Would love if you could circle back in a future video on how the longevity and projection of Happy Dust have changed or not changed. I have a bottle saved in a cart but am waiting to pull the trigger. Also, if you can try Sissa from Mind Games, I recommend that one. It has lovely notes of toasted sesame seeds and Tonka bean, jasmine, and vanilla. A favorite discovery of mine for 2023. Happy holidays!
I smelled happy dust and while I was very excited to test it, all I smell is just a very basic vanilla and like you mentioned, it wears very light. I’m so glad I didn’t blind buy this. Same with Jany, thought I would love it..blind bought it and immediately put it up for sale lol.Didn’t smell perfumey enough for me
I got like hardly any carmel in mula mula double carmel.just less oud in it.i really love the chronic rouge extreme. A great gourmand for summer,spring and fall.😊❤
Hey Jackie! I love these type of videos. I have been reluctant to even dabble into Mind Games based on the price point. Eesh. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Your description of Josset is a ringing endorsement to me! I have full bottles of all but 3 on your list, or it might be 4! Luckily, you did not like the super expensive perfume so get to save $$$
What a great update on some new fragrances! I've been waiting on a review of Happy Dust because I love Narco Oasis and Dulce Diablo so much. Was so happy that I got a decant of Double Caramel - I was left wondering where is the caramel? I like it, don't love it - pass. I've been searching up and down for a good chocolate that is realistic. I HATED Over the Chocolate Shop and Chocolate Greedy is too powdery. Sounds like Velvet Chocolate might the be one! I blind bought Le Gourmand and I am really enjoying the frangrance. Have a decant of Jany coming now.
Love your honest opinions Jackie! The doughy facet of Jany does dissipate after 20 mins on my skin. However, Jany doesn't project on me although everyone says it has great performance...I highly suggested to check out Jousset Spicy Pumpkin and marshmallow!
I like Mula Mula original, but got disappointed by Double Caramel. In Happy Dust, I get a juice, mango juice, but it turns into such a beautiful and delicious vanilla with sweet and yummy matcha, and it lasts me 8-10 hours on clothes till I wash it. I will try the others mentioned by you in the video for sure.
Happy Christmas 🎄 I love niche perfumes and I learnt that their quality ( ingrendients ) and their lasting " power" are two different things ... but when you buy a niche/ pricey one that has gourmand / oriental notes ,it makes me kind of angry if it does not project / last for at least 6-7 hours . Maybe they need to macerate ?? Narcotica and Zaharoff must be available in France one day !!!! I need to test them 😀 Greetings from Paris
It’s not a love for me but it’s a strong like. You may have issues with it because the violet is there. But I think you’ll like it more than Jany. Merry Christmas!! 🎄💕
Thank you tor this video 🙂 i love learning about new fragrances. I have an idea for a video that will combine the newness with a longer term sentiment. You mentioned, that some perfumes will change in terms of performance. How about a video (if you don't already have it) about fragrances that changed/got stronger/performed better over time?
Thanks for sharing! I have a sample of Jany out for delivery today, now I am even more curious! 😂 I was planning on ordering a sample of Happy Dust, too. Looking forward to hearing your updated thoughts on that one! 💕
Hi Jackie! Aurum sounds delicious! So far I’m not a fan of chocolate notes. I have the cheapie Choco Musk, but I think that’s actually more vanilla. Merry Christmas 🎄
I just ordered a discovery kit from sora Dora with 9 fragrances so we will see about Jany. Thank you for your honest reviews. Each individual skin chemistry makes each fragrance different that is why I learn to always sample. I blind bought several expensive fragrances and regretted it and now I never do that.
Hey Jackie 🥰, I ordered a sample of Happy Dust , I love the 2 Narcotica fragrances I have already , hoping the performance turns around for you ❣ I also ordered a decant of French Defense , the bottle is Pricey 💲💲💲💲💲
Merry Christmas Jackie thanks for a great video. I too was disappointed with Jany, I just knew I was going to love it but on my skin it is a very weak generic sweetness, no apple no cinnamon just cheap body spray sweet 😢it was a no from me too. I was a little heartbroken 💔 because I really wanted to love it
At first- 2 times or so- I sprayed Jany, I was a bit let down. Whichever fragrantica review (or reviewer- dont remember) that likened it to a candle got in my head.... But I wasnt getting the pastry part at first- just the baked apples... Besides that, Im not sure what changed, but I am completely obsessed now! Im quite sure it wont be for everybody, but give it another chance! It certainly changed for me.
Jackie I’m surprised with your thoughts on Jany. It was a blind buy for me and I am so besotted. To me it is a delicious photorealistic tarte tartin, drizzled with caramel😋. I love it. I was also considering blind buying Le Gourmand but after your review I’m definitely not interested, the strong chocolate puts me off. Looking forward to more reviews from you in the new year, happy holidays!
Lovely review! Happy Dust does get stronger…so glad I got it. I love Queening, full bottle and one the best blind buys EVER! I never use all caps, never but in a format like this I wanted to emphasis lol I am afraid n Linora because of white flowers. I wants Double Attack and maybe French Defense if the Rose isn’t too prominent I also blind bought Double Caramel, you get the caramel after that OG DNA fades. I am frustrated with that house they found a winning formula and in both of the other ones I have, this being the third they kept that formula throughout. Someone needs to shake it up over there. I also got Velvet Chocolate and Caramel Oud and am “warming” to it. C. Oud first smelled like Listerine. If you struggle w/ chocolate it seems it’s a recurring note that ruins it. I also love Jany, this video is helpful because you don’t like all that I love. So I will watch for entertainment and your dislikes are a buy for me! Happy New Year
Thanks for your very elevated discriptions. I really get a good feel for the fragrances. Personally, I love chocolate and caramel, but in fragrances, they often disappoint me. I think these notes are not for me, although I love to eat them. I don't want to smell like literal chocolate . So I will be better off just to stop trying. I also don't love cheery, nutty or honey notes, so they are easy passes. I am very interested in Happy dust though. Thanks for the video, you are so helpful with your discriptions.
I'm kind of the opposite of you in that I love mango but most mango scents come off to feminine on me. Mango kiss is the only one that's wearable. Hopefully, Happy Dust will break that trend when I test it. I'm wondering if Narcotica made it light on purpose because they intended it originally to be a summer fragrance? I'm also really interested in testing Arum against the new Baklava fragrance by Gabby. Gonna have to wait though, Christmas was brutal this year on my wallet & my car broke down. The adventure never ends at my house! Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
Hello there Jackie!!! That’s too funny I thought the same thing about Mula Mula double carnal I have La Capital and I thought I was the only one that thought Mula Mula smelled so similar to La Capital and double carnal doesn’t smell much different from Mula Mula .. I was disappointed in double carnal as well … I totally agree with you.. thank god I just bought a decant lol!!!
Thank you for an honest video! I liked Mula Mula DC because of the raspberry note, but not enough to buy it. Have you smelled the Byron chronic red one? I want more of that raspberry. I guess I’ll order a sample. I almost blind bought Jany after a big glass of wine, now I’m happy I got distracted and forgot about it. Have a lovely holiday!
Theodoros Kalotinis perfumes are so literal and on top of that they have nuclear performance so you can’t get rid of it 😭. I would only wear the vanilla from that line but I think it’s because the patchouli in it works so well in it for me.
Happy dust leaves my skin and it is very Light on my skin. Performance was not the best. It’s a light purfume that did not have alot of matcha tea on my skin. More lemon 🍋 to my nose. I do love the tea note tho…Reminded me of a lighter bake… I hope it gets better.
I absolutely love death by chocolate desserts but nope I don’t wanna smell like chocolate all the fragrances I smelled with chocolate have been a hard no. Yeah thank you for your honesty, just subscribed really appreciate that.☺️
My Happy Dust is strong initially for the first hour, then it calms down on my skin & I get about 6 hours of moderate wear/performance. I’m hoping it gets stronger because it is DELICIOUS
I want to love Happy Dust, the matcha is a bit much for me. The green note is strong initially.The drown down is amazing, though. I may get a travel size and test it more.
I absolutely love the smell of Happy Dust. My nose is not as sophisticated as yours, lol, so I'm just getting vanilla powdered sugar and matcha. I agree this is a weak performer, I have the 10ml and will let that sit for a while. Will not be purchasing the full bottle if this doesn't get stronger.
I got a 10 ml sample of happy dust and on me I get yummy matcha tea and lots of vanilla.didnt really get the mango.on me this scent lasted and I smelled it for a good 5 -6 hrs.maybye my sample I got had been sitting awile not sure.but I'm happy with the performance. Love this,I like this better than princess as far as the matcha vibe goes.i also got a creamy sandalwood with a hint of coconut.but yes alot of vanilla happening in this perfume.
I got Happy Dust too and feel the same it fades off me really fast I don’t get the tropical notes it’s basically a smooth vanilla with the tea touches in the background I enjoy it but Dulce Diablo is def a better performer!
I loved that you reviewed all the newbies. I’ve been wanting to try Happy Dust. Hopefully it’ll get stronger with time for you. I tried Jany a month ago and didn’t like it. I smelled like a cinnamon apple candle and wished the baked goods opening would have stayed. The performance was bad too. Buuuuut for some reason I decided to revisit it and now it smells like a baked apple with a touch of cinnamon on me. So now I need it 🤪 Still don’t get the dough portion but I like it anyways.
Hi Jackie. Guess this time you didn't find many loves... Like you said, better for your wallet. But you may find exciting ones in 2024... I was sampling Nuits Nomades fragrances today. I was expecting something sweeter and heavier with Jardins de Mistfah but I really like it. Merry Christmas! 🎅 🎄 🎉
Happy Dust smells to me like vanille. I dont smell matcha or mango or coconut . Have tried it once. Can other people share their experience with it please?
Hi Jackie, great video! How do you think Aurum compares to Miel Exstase? I value your opinion cause I have found we have very similar taste ❤ Merry Christmas from Sweden! 🎄
Merry Christmas! I find them to be very different. The honey in Miel Extase is not animalic like in aurum. Aurum has a lot of cinnamon and nuttiness while ME is dried fruits, apricots and boozy. Both very delicious. I love them both but very different. Hope that helps!
@@jaxbeautifulyou Have you tried Slowdive by Hiram Green? That is an extremely realistic honey, and maybe a bit animalic. I wonder if Aurum could be a bit like that? Plus the nuttiness..
I definitely felt the same way about double caramel, or barely there caramel, lol… It certainly, to my nose didn’t have a double dose of caramel. It smells good but didn’t meet my expectations… I ordered le gourmand and have sampled it and love it, but I love chocolate scents #yourgourmandguru
How would you rank your Narcoticas? I blind bought happy dust and am waiting for it to arrive today. Do you like it more than narco oasis? I prefer my fragrances to wear off so I can switch perfumes throughout the day! I also prefer quiet scents.
I had the same thing you had with mind games Lionora with Amorous Intense! 🙈 I didnt care for Mula Mula I fell out of love with La Capitale so mula mula was a definite no. I was interested in le Gourmand it sounds good if it isn't synthetic smelling. Velvet chocolate smelled like chocolate and celery im not a big chocolate perfume lover. I smelled Jany it smells like a candle and a cheep grocery store apple pie i was also very disappointed 🥺
Good morning Jackie and fragrance fam 🤗 I wish you all a safe and blessed day ❤
Good morning! Same to you! 💕
glad to hear your review on Jany. some fluencers have gotten this and Mallow in PR or are friends with the brand. as always, your honest unbiased review told me all I needed to know❤
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I love your sweater! 😍 and combo with your makeup looks amazing too ♡
Thank you 😊
I absolutely LOVE Zaharoff's Aurum... Ever since I sampled it a couple of months ago, it has been on my wish list... Definitely a love a first snif
Jax… GIRL!!!! SAME!!!!! Le Gourmand is TOO much for me to walk around smelling consistently ALL DAY. I love it for literally the first FIVE MINUTES. Then I’m over it lol. Suuuuppper realistic and no break from smelling like a Nestle Tollhouse kitchen.
Right?! It’s too much. I can’t do it.
OH MY ,I absolutely love Jany!
I really thought I would 😞
Wow, skin chemistry is so interesting. (I’ma guy Queening lasts forever on my skin and I get strong wafts that linger in the air all day. I have a bottle of Aurum and it is FANTASTIC. Thanks for the reviews!
Hi beautiful! I did not like Jany at all but if you haven’t tried Mallow yet, you might like that one - it was a strong like for me 💕
I’m scared of mallow! I struggle with violet notes but I definitely want to test it. 💕
I love your Honesty Jackie 😊
Thank you 😊
I loved this video! As someone who likes about 5% of the fragrances I sample well enough to get a full bottle, this felt very real and relatable 😀
Yeah I’m finding the longer I’m into this hobby, the pickier I’m getting. Which is natural I think. Thanks for watching! 💕
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Awesome! I'm glad you love French Defense also. Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🥰
Yes! I saw you loved it too, and when I was watching your video, I was like, “me too! Me too!” Lol 😆 merry Christmas!!
@@jaxbeautifulyou 😄😄😄
This wasn’t a negative review it was an honest review which is always appreciated. I love chocolate but I don’t know about the ones you mentioned. I need there to be other notes to help offset the chocolate. Great video. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas 🎄
Happy Dust is light but I feel like it’s been getting stronger as the weeks go on. I love the smell and can’t wait for it to further develop.
Yes, I agree 💯
Hi Jackie 😊 it sounds like I might need Happy Dust! I blind bought Mula Mula Double Caramel as soon as it was available, but I have to agree... I was thinking we would get way more Caramel! I recently got Jousset Spicy Pumpkin and Marshmallow and Gingerbread & Brown Sugar... you might like them 😊❤
I have tried both the pumpkin and gingerbread ones and I LOVE them! Where did you get your from?
@@jaxbeautifulyouI got them both from the Jousset website 😊
Yes where did you purchase yours from?
@@LadifreeI ordered them from Jousset website
French Defense is beautiful. My favorite of the new Mind Games collection. On my wish list for sure!
Yes! 🙌🏻 ❤️
My top buy of the year is Commodity Milk Bold- so many popular others didnt work on my skin (sugar leather, delina rosee, mojave ghost, gris charnel, cassili by pdm) Commodity is a marshmallow dream on me, with a rich decadent note of cashmere. Very pleased I finally found something for winter which I enjoy. I thought my tastes would expand but the opposite occurred! I am pickier than ever.
I get more and more picky too.
Thank you for honesty
You’re welcome!
Thank you for reminding me to definitely sample Sora Dora perfumes…. They are too expensive to blind buy, but I’m super curious about a handful of them. 😁 Same with Mind Games…. Those are expensive enough that I don’t even want to try them (for fear of loving them 😅).
Yes! Definitely test first ❤️
Aurum is nice the only one I’ve tried from that house. The honey is the best honey I’ve smelled along with Zoologist Bee.
I also tried Jany & feel the same I am getting a candle type scent from it.
Apple is hard to nail in perfumery I feel many times it comes across as a candle smell much like Jousset Tarte Tatin.
Wow Jany is so beautiful to me! I was about to blind buy Caramel Oud but now I’m not so sure. I already have Oud Satin Mood so if the dry down smells similar I’ll probably pass-I only wear Oud on special occasions.
So interesting! I just heard of the comparison of MM Double Caramel to La Capitale which made me appreciate it more, though I think LC leans feminine while MMDC leans more masculine. I don't have LC, but do have MMDC... glad I don't have both!
Thank you for your honest reviews. I blind bought accidental vanille and ill never blind buy from that house again. My 2024 resolution is no more blind buys, decants first. My collection is huge and I'll never be able to use up all i already have.
Oh no I love accident al La vanilla! But yeah, it’s definitely safer to test. You just never know. Thanks for watching! 💕
Same here. No more blind but. After blind buying Navitus Amorous intense, Mahni Cassonade, and Miel Extase and not liking any of them. I'm done!
I loved this video! I love that you are searching for lives to add and not just trying to add (and affiliate a code) on every half decent bottle! You are the most genuine soul on this platform! Have a very merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Awesome video Jackie! We have the same taste for the nost part and I loved hearing your honesty of these perfumes. Keep these videos coming. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🌲
Thank you! Will do! Merry Christmas 🎁
I just came across your channel & binge watched several of your videos! I absolutely love your content, we seem to have the same taste in fragrances! I unfortunately blind bought Jany & I almost cried because I was expecting to LOVE this fragrance & I am so disappointed! I also think it smells doughy & I’m so crushed that it’s an absolute no for me. I really enjoy & appreciate you! ❤
Welcome! Also I am heart broken by Jany 😔 I just knew I’d love it but nope! Thanks for watching 💕
Doesn’t surprise me you enjoy Happy Dust . I had the exact same experience. It’s so soft! But I don’t need an expensive that badly . The 5 ml is fine for me.
It’s getting stronger thankfully!
I agree with the Queening sentiments, I love the fragrance but feel for the price it is not worth the money. If it was even $100 less it’d make it easier to justify the purchase
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! I haven’t smelled any of these. Happy Dust sounds amazing and right up my alley. Patiently waiting for your update on the performance.🥭🥥🍵🍦❤😊
Thank you! I’ll keep you posted!
Oh my gosh the sweater and makeup! Love! I’ve got some similar ones in my next Purchase or Pass!! 😂
Thank you 😊
Had the same reaction with Jany and Le Gourmoand! I was so disappointed and surprised with all the hype! It doesn't at all smell how I imagined it would be based on everyone's description.
Yeah both were big no’s for me 😔
I agree with you on Happy Dust. It is so beautiful, but light. I'm going to put it away for a month. I know it'll get stronger with time, just like Dulce Diablo and Oasis did. Le Gourmand smells just like a Reese peanut butter cup. It is the strongest gourmand I have ever experienced, and I am in love! I'm going to buy a full bottle. I blind bought Jany, and I adore it! It's intoxicating! Mula mula double caramel is gorgeous. I may wait to buy it. So many delicious gourmands, so little time! Merry Christmas ❤
Merry Christmas 🎄
I absolutely love Caramel Oud!!! One of my favorite purchases in 2023! 😊
Heyyyyyyyyyy Jax!! Love your take on these new scents. Ordered my sample of Happy Dust and can’t wait 🤎
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
I have wanted a dough perfume!!! JANY!! PERHAPS!!!
I tried Jany and didn't like it either. The first 3 minutes of it are beautiful. Then after that there is a cinnamon note that comes out and kills all the other notes on my skin. I was sadly sadly disappointed.
I really struggle with tea notes too! I’m a sucker for Orris so I’m excited for my decant of Queening. I didn’t like Jany and I’m not a huge chocolate lover either! Excited to try Happy Dust too! Thanks for the reviews!😊
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Happy holidays!loved to hear your thoughts!❤🎄☃️❄️💯
Happy holidays! Thanks for watching. ❤️
Thank you for the great insights on these new perfumes. Would love if you could circle back in a future video on how the longevity and projection of Happy Dust have changed or not changed. I have a bottle saved in a cart but am waiting to pull the trigger.
Also, if you can try Sissa from Mind Games, I recommend that one. It has lovely notes of toasted sesame seeds and Tonka bean, jasmine, and vanilla. A favorite discovery of mine for 2023. Happy holidays!
Happy holidays! I will definitely keep you posted on happy dust!
I smelled happy dust and while I was very excited to test it, all I smell is just a very basic vanilla and like you mentioned, it wears very light. I’m so glad I didn’t blind buy this. Same with Jany, thought I would love it..blind bought it and immediately put it up for sale lol.Didn’t smell perfumey enough for me
I got like hardly any carmel in mula mula double carmel.just less oud in it.i really love the chronic rouge extreme. A great gourmand for summer,spring and fall.😊❤
😮😮😮 The Le Gourmand reaction - wow! Nutella up the nose 😂 oh my God!
Lol 😆 it’s an overdose of chocolate, and I just can’t.
Hi Jackie! Oh no! I was so excited about Le Gourmand
You may like it, it’s just way too much for me. 💕
Hey Jackie! I love these type of videos. I have been reluctant to even dabble into Mind Games based on the price point. Eesh. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
I know right?! Merry Christmas 🎄
Your description of Josset is a ringing endorsement to me! I have full bottles of all but 3 on your list, or it might be 4! Luckily, you did not like the super expensive perfume so get to save $$$
What a great update on some new fragrances! I've been waiting on a review of Happy Dust because I love Narco Oasis and Dulce Diablo so much. Was so happy that I got a decant of Double Caramel - I was left wondering where is the caramel? I like it, don't love it - pass. I've been searching up and down for a good chocolate that is realistic. I HATED Over the Chocolate Shop and Chocolate Greedy is too powdery. Sounds like Velvet Chocolate might the be one! I blind bought Le Gourmand and I am really enjoying the frangrance. Have a decant of Jany coming now.
I'm so sorry that Jany didn't work on you, on me it is gorgeous, the best apple pie scent 🥺❤️
Love your honest opinions Jackie! The doughy facet of Jany does dissipate after 20 mins on my skin. However, Jany doesn't project on me although everyone says it has great performance...I highly suggested to check out Jousset Spicy Pumpkin and marshmallow!
I love spicy pumpkin and marshmallow. I tried a sample and yum!
I like Mula Mula original, but got disappointed by Double Caramel. In Happy Dust, I get a juice, mango juice, but it turns into such a beautiful and delicious vanilla with sweet and yummy matcha, and it lasts me 8-10 hours on clothes till I wash it. I will try the others mentioned by you in the video for sure.
Thanks for sharing!
I completely agree with you about Le Gourmand, it is way too much 😍
Yes definitely not for me
Happy Christmas 🎄 I love niche perfumes and I learnt that their quality ( ingrendients ) and their lasting " power" are two different things ... but when you buy a niche/ pricey one that has gourmand / oriental notes ,it makes me kind of angry if it does not project / last for at least 6-7 hours . Maybe they need to macerate ?? Narcotica and Zaharoff must be available in France one day !!!! I need to test them 😀 Greetings from Paris
Happy holidays! I get annoyed when an expensive perfume doesn’t perform well too. I need it to project!
I actually love Jany
It’s not a love for me but it’s a strong like. You may have issues with it because the violet is there. But I think you’ll like it more than Jany. Merry Christmas!! 🎄💕
Omg no way you didn't like jany!I love it!it's one of my best of 2023.baked apples to me and cinnamon goodness.😊❤
That is what I wished I smelled. I’m jealous. 😔
Thank you tor this video 🙂 i love learning about new fragrances. I have an idea for a video that will combine the newness with a longer term sentiment. You mentioned, that some perfumes will change in terms of performance. How about a video (if you don't already have it) about fragrances that changed/got stronger/performed better over time?
Fantastic idea!!
Thanks for sharing! I have a sample of Jany out for delivery today, now I am even more curious! 😂 I was planning on ordering a sample of Happy Dust, too. Looking forward to hearing your updated thoughts on that one! 💕
I will keep you posted 💕
Hi Jackie!
Aurum sounds delicious!
So far I’m not a fan of chocolate notes. I have the cheapie Choco Musk, but I think that’s actually more vanilla.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas 🎄
I just ordered a discovery kit from sora Dora with 9 fragrances so we will see about Jany. Thank you for your honest reviews. Each individual skin chemistry makes each fragrance different that is why I learn to always sample. I blind bought several expensive fragrances and regretted it and now I never do that.
Blind buying is definitely risky!
Yesss Jackie I love these videos. Tea in hand...excited 😊
Hope you enjoy!
Hey Jackie 🥰, I ordered a sample of Happy Dust , I love the 2 Narcotica fragrances I have already , hoping the performance turns around for you ❣ I also ordered a decant of French Defense , the bottle is Pricey 💲💲💲💲💲
The performance gets better and better every time I wear it. I’m excited about that. Yes, French defense is definitely expensive 😬
Merry Christmas Jackie thanks for a great video. I too was disappointed with Jany, I just knew I was going to love it but on my skin it is a very weak generic sweetness, no apple no cinnamon just cheap body spray sweet 😢it was a no from me too. I was a little heartbroken 💔 because I really wanted to love it
At first- 2 times or so- I sprayed Jany, I was a bit let down. Whichever fragrantica review (or reviewer- dont remember) that likened it to a candle got in my head.... But I wasnt getting the pastry part at first- just the baked apples... Besides that, Im not sure what changed, but I am completely obsessed now! Im quite sure it wont be for everybody, but give it another chance! It certainly changed for me.
I definitely want to revisit it!
Hey Jackie. Happy Dust sounds really nice. When you said gourmand and clean cotton I immediately said no that doesn’t go together 😂
Right? It just didn’t mix well on me.
Jackie I’m surprised with your thoughts on Jany. It was a blind buy for me and I am so besotted. To me it is a delicious photorealistic tarte tartin, drizzled with caramel😋. I love it. I was also considering blind buying Le Gourmand but after your review I’m definitely not interested, the strong chocolate puts me off. Looking forward to more reviews from you in the new year, happy holidays!
I definitely want to revisit Jany. I’m hoping I get that experience! Happy holidays. ❤️
Lovely review! Happy Dust does get stronger…so glad I got it. I love Queening, full bottle and one the best blind buys EVER! I never use all caps, never but in a format like this I wanted to emphasis lol I am afraid n Linora because of white flowers. I wants Double Attack and maybe French Defense if the Rose isn’t too prominent
I also blind bought Double Caramel, you get the caramel after that OG DNA fades. I am frustrated with that house they found a winning formula and in both of the other ones I have, this being the third they kept that formula throughout. Someone needs to shake it up over there. I also got Velvet Chocolate and Caramel Oud and am “warming” to it. C. Oud first smelled like Listerine. If you struggle w/ chocolate it seems it’s a recurring note that ruins it. I also love Jany, this video is helpful because you don’t like all that I love. So I will watch for entertainment and your dislikes are a buy for me! Happy New Year
Thanks for your very elevated discriptions. I really get a good feel for the fragrances.
Personally, I love chocolate and caramel, but in fragrances, they often disappoint me. I think these notes are not for me, although I love to eat them. I don't want to smell like literal chocolate . So I will be better off just to stop trying.
I also don't love cheery, nutty or honey notes, so they are easy passes. I am very interested in Happy dust though.
Thanks for the video, you are so helpful with your discriptions.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
I'm kind of the opposite of you in that I love mango but most mango scents come off to feminine on me. Mango kiss is the only one that's wearable. Hopefully, Happy Dust will break that trend when I test it. I'm wondering if Narcotica made it light on purpose because they intended it originally to be a summer fragrance? I'm also really interested in testing Arum against the new Baklava fragrance by Gabby. Gonna have to wait though, Christmas was brutal this year on my wallet & my car broke down. The adventure never ends at my house! Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas 🎁
Hello there Jackie!!! That’s too funny I thought the same thing about Mula Mula double carnal I have La Capital and I thought I was the only one that thought Mula Mula smelled so similar to La Capital and double carnal doesn’t smell much different from Mula Mula .. I was disappointed in double carnal as well … I totally agree with you.. thank god I just bought a decant lol!!!
Yeah it’s pretty but I’m not overly in love….
Thank you for an honest video! I liked Mula Mula DC because of the raspberry note, but not enough to buy it. Have you smelled the Byron chronic red one? I want more of that raspberry. I guess I’ll order a sample. I almost blind bought Jany after a big glass of wine, now I’m happy I got distracted and forgot about it. Have a lovely holiday!
I have smelled the chronic and the extreme… all very good but idk I just don’t absolutely love them. I do like rouge extreme a lot.
Have been eying happy dust for 2 or 3 days now- so happy to see your review. Hate to hear about performance.... might still pull the trigger though!
I really do think it will get stronger. It smells amazing 🤩
Theodoros Kalotinis perfumes are so literal and on top of that they have nuclear performance so you can’t get rid of it 😭. I would only wear the vanilla from that line but I think it’s because the patchouli in it works so well in it for me.
The line is perfect though for people with performance issues, who love foodie fragrances.
Le gourmand was way too sweet for me as well, and I love gourmands.
Same!
I love velvet chocolate but im a chocolate lover.in the drydown on my skin I get vanilla and tonka bean.😊❤
Happy Dust sounds really good! ❤❤
I’m praying 🙏 it gets stronger!
Any update on happy dust? I loooove how it smells
Exactly the same with Le Gourmand. I need to feel toasty. Not smell it!
Happy dust leaves my skin and it is very
Light on my skin. Performance was not the best. It’s a light purfume that did not have alot of matcha tea on my skin. More lemon 🍋 to my nose. I do love the tea note tho…Reminded me of a lighter bake… I hope it gets better.
Thanks for sharing!!
I absolutely love death by chocolate desserts but nope I don’t wanna smell like chocolate all the fragrances I smelled with chocolate have been a hard no. Yeah thank you for your honesty, just subscribed really appreciate that.☺️
Thanks for watching! ❤️
My Happy Dust is strong initially for the first hour, then it calms down on my skin & I get about 6 hours of moderate wear/performance. I’m hoping it gets stronger because it is DELICIOUS
Yay! Mine seems to get stronger every day ❤️
French defense and jadoube is 🙌🙌 queening faded too quick
I want to love Happy Dust, the matcha is a bit much for me. The green note is strong initially.The drown down is amazing, though. I may get a travel size and test it more.
Thanks for sharing 💕
I absolutely love the smell of Happy Dust. My nose is not as sophisticated as yours, lol, so I'm just getting vanilla powdered sugar and matcha. I agree this is a weak performer, I have the 10ml and will let that sit for a while. Will not be purchasing the full bottle if this doesn't get stronger.
I’m really hoping it gets stronger!
Jacky ! I also would like more Jany as a candle than a perfume :/
I got a 10 ml sample of happy dust and on me I get yummy matcha tea and lots of vanilla.didnt really get the mango.on me this scent lasted and I smelled it for a good 5 -6 hrs.maybye my sample I got had been sitting awile not sure.but I'm happy with the performance. Love this,I like this better than princess as far as the matcha vibe goes.i also got a creamy sandalwood with a hint of coconut.but yes alot of vanilla happening in this perfume.
That is so good to know!! It seems like every time I wear it, it gets stronger. 🤞🏼 🙏
I’m on the fence about Happy Dust. Going to rest wear to work. It so light….
I got Happy Dust too and feel the same it fades off me really fast
I don’t get the tropical notes it’s basically a smooth vanilla with the tea touches in the background I enjoy it but Dulce Diablo is def a better performer!
Hoping it gets stronger!
Jany, I agree with you💯
I loved that you reviewed all the newbies. I’ve been wanting to try Happy Dust. Hopefully it’ll get stronger with time for you.
I tried Jany a month ago and didn’t like it. I smelled like a cinnamon apple candle and wished the baked goods opening would have stayed. The performance was bad too. Buuuuut for some reason I decided to revisit it and now it smells like a baked apple with a touch of cinnamon on me. So now I need it 🤪 Still don’t get the dough portion but I like it anyways.
Maybe I will need to retry Jany in a month or so. I was expecting to love it.
@@jaxbeautifulyou I actually tried this and got the doughy part but not the apple so will let it sit and retry the sample.
Aww I do actually enjoy Jany! To me it smells like the pink cereal milk from Lucky Charms.
We are saving a boat load of cash not buying Jany so that’s good news 😁the bottle is gorgeous tho
I would love to heard a review from you of Interlude by Amouge. Is my signature. You are lovely ❤
I’m the same with with teas and certain green notes.
Hi Jackie.
Guess this time you didn't find many loves... Like you said, better for your wallet. But you may find exciting ones in 2024...
I was sampling Nuits Nomades fragrances today. I was expecting something sweeter and heavier with Jardins de Mistfah but I really like it.
Merry Christmas! 🎅 🎄 🎉
Merry Christmas 🎁
Happy Dust smells to me like vanille. I dont smell matcha or mango or coconut . Have tried it once. Can other people share their experience with it please?
I've been wanting to try Aurum so bad! I may just blind buy when I see a good sale
I love it! I’m definitely getting a bottle.
Hi Jackie, great video! How do you think Aurum compares to Miel Exstase? I value your opinion cause I have found we have very similar taste ❤ Merry Christmas from Sweden! 🎄
Merry Christmas! I find them to be very different. The honey in Miel Extase is not animalic like in aurum. Aurum has a lot of cinnamon and nuttiness while ME is dried fruits, apricots and boozy. Both very delicious. I love them both but very different. Hope that helps!
@@jaxbeautifulyou Have you tried Slowdive by Hiram Green? That is an extremely realistic honey, and maybe a bit animalic. I wonder if Aurum could be a bit like that? Plus the nuttiness..
Can u spray clothes instead of.skin? To avoid thr bad smell change. They say it makes it last longer that way too I thought
I definitely felt the same way about double caramel, or barely there caramel, lol… It certainly, to my nose didn’t have a double dose of caramel. It smells good but didn’t meet my expectations… I ordered le gourmand and have sampled it and love it, but I love chocolate scents #yourgourmandguru
How would you rank your Narcoticas? I blind bought happy dust and am waiting for it to arrive today. Do you like it more than narco oasis?
I prefer my fragrances to wear off so I can switch perfumes throughout the day! I also prefer quiet scents.
Dulce Diablo and narco oasis are tied… I can’t choose. I love them both so so much. Happy dust…. We will see. It will be a love if it gets stronger.
Received Happy Dust! Love it and aptly named. Narco Oasis was too strong for me and gave me a headache 🤕 Happy Dust gives Hufflepuff vibes 💫
How does French Defense compare to Carmina?
I completely agree with regard to Jany😢, I was nearly shocked when I smelled this, horrible and disappointing!
I had the same thing you had with mind games Lionora with Amorous Intense! 🙈 I didnt care for Mula Mula I fell out of love with La Capitale so mula mula was a definite no. I was interested in le Gourmand it
sounds good if it isn't synthetic smelling. Velvet chocolate smelled like chocolate and celery im not a big chocolate perfume lover. I smelled Jany it smells like a candle and a cheep grocery store apple pie i was also very disappointed 🥺
Yes Jany definitely disappointed me. 😔