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Smurfygurly
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Приєднався 6 січ 2012
Fragrance reviews mostly with occasional fashion and beauty.
Sezane Haul - Knitwear 🥰
It’s been awhile but I placed an order for 3 jumpers from Sezane, the Edward, the Ron and Basile cardigan in vintage blue. Here’s my impressions.
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About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as they smell like perfumes still, I require my perfumes to change a little bit as I wear them ie not linear. I don't enjoy oud, leather, cumin, saffron or strong patchouli however there can be occasions where I do like perfumes with these notes if they are not too dominant. I enjoy most florals as long as they are backed up with something sweet or perhaps resins / insense. I tend to not enjoy anything very soapy. I also don't really enjoy very green fragrances. I am averse to overdoses of ambroxan and iso E super (timbersilk or similar) just because I find it annoying! I have no problem with synthetics in perfumery but I do enjoy perfumes that have some notes that at least smell like they could be from nature. My favourite type of perfumery is indie and I love Francesca Bianchi, Teone Reinthal, 4160 Tuesdays and Papillon Artisan Perfumes.
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About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as they smell like perfumes still, I require my perfumes to change a little bit as I wear them ie not linear. I don't enjoy oud, leather, cumin, saffron or strong patchouli however there can be occasions where I do like perfumes with these notes if they are not too dominant. I enjoy most florals as long as they are backed up with something sweet or perhaps resins / insense. I tend to not enjoy anything very soapy. I also don't really enjoy very green fragrances. I am averse to overdoses of ambroxan and iso E super (timbersilk or similar) just because I find it annoying! I have no problem with synthetics in perfumery but I do enjoy perfumes that have some notes that at least smell like they could be from nature. My favourite type of perfumery is indie and I love Francesca Bianchi, Teone Reinthal, 4160 Tuesdays and Papillon Artisan Perfumes.
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Affordable Cheap Perfume - Je Reviens by Worth
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Je Reviens by Worth is very easy to find and really affordable. I thought I would share my first impressions here with you. For the price this is an excellent perfume but if you already have a selection of quality perfumes you may find it an unnecessary addition. It’s quite light after the first hour and the focus shifts from floral to a gentle spice and soft slightly sweet woody powder. Nice b...
Going Broke For Fragrances? Brutally Honest Advice
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Are you going broke to buy fragrances? Is your spending on perfumes ruining your future finances? Many of us get a bit obsessed and over consume with this hobby so I share my thoughts and ideas on how to better manage fragrance buying. Should you even be purchasing perfumes at all? I list a few scenarios whereby purchasing perfumes will be detrimental to your financial health - with bad financi...
Fragrances - Sampling New Perfumes & Show & Tell
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So this video is a bit of a mix of a mini perfume haul (show and tell) and sniffing some new to me samples. Fragrances mentioned: Les Indemodables Oranger Sirocco (thanks @RichMitch ) Cruel Gardinia Guerlain Iris Torrefie (thanks @roseandjones8390 ) Lyric Woman Amouage Tom Ford Shanghai Lily Coromandel Chanel Chanel No 22 (purchased from Ebay) Support the channel ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About ...
First Impressions of Vintage Chanel No 22 Eau De Cologne (Or is it?)
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My first impressions of this vintage splash bottle of Chanel No 22 Eau De Cologne that I purchased on Ebay. If anyone has any comments or advice I would really appreciate your input, many thanks. Support the channel ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I ...
Papillon Perfumery Epona - Fragrance Thoughts (first impressions)
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My first impressions of the brand new not yet released Epona from Papillon Perfumery. This one is a wild ride and such an incredible scent journey. Thanks to Liz for sending me the sample. Epona will be released on 1st August 2024 and will be on the official website here: papillonperfumery.co.uk/ I have to add that on second wearing I'm finding it much less smokey than I did yesterday and the v...
Signature Scent Worthy - Versatile Fragrances (All Occasions & Temperatures)
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Signature scent worthy fragrances. Versatile perfumes that can be worn for all occasions, situations and scenarios. Support the channel ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly Ormond Jayne 10% discount link - collabs.shop/bciudy About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as t...
Mystery Fragrance Unboxing - (New Perfume to My Collection)
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I unbox a fragrance from my wish list, but what is it? Comment below to guess. collabs.shop/bciudy Above link for discount on Ormond Jayne Support the channel ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as they smell like perfumes still,...
Desert Island Fragrances (Amazing Perfumes I Need)
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These are my desert island fragrances, 6 perfumes I’d take with me to a desert island. Filmed on location at Britain’s only certified desert in Dungeness, Kent. What are your desert island fragrances? Thanks to Pete Geek ‘n Beep for his contribution to this video. If you want more of Pete show him some love in the comments section 💖 Support me ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About me - I'm Claire and ...
Blind Buy Success! (Affordable Perfumes But Get Them Before They Go Forever)
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First impressions of Jean Patou Heritage Deux Amours and Chaldee they are discontinued but currentiy very affordable on Ebay in the UK. Support me ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as they smell like perfumes still, I require m...
Brand New Indie Fragrances First Impressions - Annindriya
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My first impressions of new indie brand Annindriya annindriya.com Samples sent to me by the brand. Support me ☕️ ko-fi.com/smurfygurly About me - I'm Claire and I live in the UK. My taste in perfumes is usually quite sweet but not too sweet, I love white florals but not tuberose so much. I like gourmands as long as they smell like perfumes still, I require my perfumes to change a little bit as ...
Jivago Mon Amour EDT For Her and Amour EDP For Men Fragrance Reviews
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Jivago Mon Amour EDT For Her and Amour EDP For Men Fragrance Reviews
Chanel Les Exclusif Comete EDP First Impressions Review
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Chanel Les Exclusif Comete EDP First Impressions Review
Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfume Review - Beige & Gardénia
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Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfume Review - Beige & Gardénia
Chanel Les Exclusifs 31 Rue Cambon & 1932 Fragrances Review
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Chanel Les Exclusifs 31 Rue Cambon & 1932 Fragrances Review
Best Fragrances For Spring (Cool and Warm Weather Perfumes)
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Best Fragrances For Spring (Cool and Warm Weather Perfumes)
New Gallivant Nida Fragrance Review (first impressions)
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New Gallivant Nida Fragrance Review (first impressions)
I Bought A Fake Chanel Perfume So You Don’t Have To
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I Bought A Fake Chanel Perfume So You Don’t Have To
The Good, The Bad and the Amazing! 3 Floral Fragrances
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The Good, The Bad and the Amazing! 3 Floral Fragrances
Ormonde Jayne Vanille Des Afriques Intensivo Fragrance Review
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Ormonde Jayne Vanille Des Afriques Intensivo Fragrance Review
Fragrance Du Bois Sirène First Impression Review
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Fragrance Du Bois Sirène First Impression Review
Best Fragrances for Dates - Top Dating Perfumes From my Collection
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Best Fragrances for Dates - Top Dating Perfumes From my Collection
I Bought Some Perfumes! A Fragrances Haul Video
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I Bought Some Perfumes! A Fragrances Haul Video
Brand New Guerlain Fragrances Neroli Plein Sud & Feve Gourmand
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Brand New Guerlain Fragrances Neroli Plein Sud & Feve Gourmand
Miss Dior Parfum First Impressions Review
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Miss Dior Parfum First Impressions Review
Mystery Fragrance Unboxing (I Actually Bought A Perfume!)
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Mystery Fragrance Unboxing (I Actually Bought A Perfume!)
Francesca Bianchi Love For Sale Fragrance Review (new limited edition perfume)
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Francesca Bianchi Love For Sale Fragrance Review (new limited edition perfume)
Dreamhouse Ikiryo Fragrance Sale and Giveaway January’24
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Dreamhouse Ikiryo Fragrance Sale and Giveaway January’24
Wow, this is so true. You are spot on about four days ago. I ordered three bottles and then I kept looking at my wish list and wondered if I forgot one and for some reason I felt like I didn’t get enough so I ordered nine more bottles my wife actually thought I went nuts, I feel like you can never have enough or you never have that perfect scent that you’re looking for . I was disappointed I believe that’s why I went and bought nine more. I feel like I will never find the perfect fragrance so I will buy and buy more. I bought so much listening to these influencers I bought 90% on blind buys. I’m never fully happy though. This is actually scary. So yesterday I deleted all my subscriptions to see if I’m addictive. Well here I am on utube this morning just looking because now it’s my morning routine. We have to remember these influencers are here to make money, get free perfumes, or other perks. It’s all scripted. Believe me they don’t know or smell these notes like they perceive. Fake knowledge they are no better than us guys. They just have these Utube accounts . I bought over 30 bottles since June. Honestly that’s scary shit
This was my mother’s signature scent. She died at 46. This fragrance is beautiful and inhabits all her clothing and personal effects 20 plus years after her death. I have a little bottle of her perfume in a blue velvet pouch. It sits in a box of silk scarves and leather gloves. I picked up some older bottles of the perfume and edp. It took me a long time to be able to wear them. For me, the scent is a bit melancholic and very elegant. The fragrance was revived in the 2010’s, I think. It never really disappeared but it had become altered beyond recognition. I hope you get a chance to experience Je Reviens in all of its vintage glory. Thank you for sharing your experience. As you can tell, it certainly evokes poignant memories for me.
Cure for insomnia right here.
I loved the first and the last garments! But if you're uncomfortable with the pattern/size, then definitely go for the ones you prefer! The last cardi is a very flattering shape and even in oversize looks fab!
Great video. I always include my 10ml sizes as well being that they last a longtime, especially when you have a collection your size.
Soup tin gym, soup tin gym, soup tin gym. 😄 I really liked the vest, too...looked fab on you. I totally understand about those niggling fit issues, though. I'm the same way. The blue cardi is my fave but it's definitely a tad too big. Great video! You saved lots of money today. 😊
Would this be a good substitute for miss Dior edp 2012? :)
I’d say they’re in a similar category but they don’t smell particularly alike, worth testing though for sure.
The blue one is definitely perfect color wise, and the neckline is really flattering on you. But I agree you need to size down 😊
Thank you 🙏🏻
Nice to see you again, Claire. I have not visited your channel in one year, goodness gracious. It is like listening to a girl friend chat about her new wardrobe and fragrances. Those knits look incredibly cozy. 💙
Hello 👋🏻 nice to have you back and thank you!
This cardigan in blue is very pretty. I finally got the Emile in red after not finding it in sage. I was surprised how much I love their vibrant colours ❤ I was lucky to find a lucas jumper and a willa jacket in their archives so I think I'm ready for the Fall season 😄
Ooh nice!
That blue colour is beautiful on you, and I think that the v-neck suits you really well - more than the high round neck. Definitely try the smaller size - it also looks so soft and lovely! :)
Thank you I’ve managed to get the blue one in a small second hand 💙
TFS! all beautiful pieces but I think you made the right choices. 🩵
Thanks so much! 😊
Going with your true hair colour was so right! You look great and best for your colouring. Size issues aside, I also love the blue cardigan on you, it’s beautiful.The other pieces, I agree, not the most flattering. I also like figure forming knits vs the boxy ones and much prefer the V necks like your cardigan.
Thanks so much 💙
I think I spent £400 in the last 3 months on perfume...
It was £318.55...
I bought 2 samples of Penhaligon's Ellenisia (discontinued favourite), Alexander Mcqueen My Queen Deluxe (Blind buy but had the original, prefer the original..) Dior miniatures set 2015 containing 7.5ml Miss Dior 2012 formula, Dior Addict Fraiche, J'adore, Forever and Ever, Diorissima, Perfumes by Azzi Discovery Set, was not blown away by any) and Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria as I read it is similar to Midnight Rain by La Prairie Midnight Rain (My long lost love). My true lost love being the 2012 Miss Dior... The discovery set was my latest purchase. I am so glad and do feel a sense of peace as I have one again.
I love the argyle style and it fits well but I think you look better in an open neck. I love that blue sweater! It's stunning 🐦💙 on you.
Thanks Tina, yes I agree definitely prefer an open neck 💙
I think you are ordering too oversized but love the pieces.
Yes definitely agree, I’ve managed to find a second hand Basile in small so that’s now on its way 😁
@@Smurfygurly - perfect!!
Thank you for this video! I am just 3 weeks in and already spend 1000 euros, some expensive ones and a lot from like Lattafa etc. Already addictive, like so many addictions I had. I need to stop filling the void for sure, it is not helping me improve my life. I did see it as a hobby , but now I cannot control myself. I ordered 2 yesterday and then 2 more from my bed! Insanity!!!! I get so influenced by mainly UA-cam, even as a 51 yo male lol. Thanx again, you really made me think! I need to work on myself in so many areas, yet I do this to escape and fill the void
"KEEP WHAT YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND WILL WEAR CONSISTENTLY AND THEN SELL THE REST"
Great video
Great review. I just got it directly from Dior and it smells like a classy leather fragrance.
I’ve just ordered a sample of Fille de Berlin. Just discovered a love of rose! 😁🌹🥀🏵️
1932 is horrible, smelling like spit, do not buy.
The main reason we keep buying are the UA-cam influencers. Unfollow and stop watching those channels. I have 14 bottles and as a minimalist by nature, it drives me crazy. I’ve started selling about 6 or 7 of them. What I noticed: 1. Most of them smell almost the same at dry down since they the same notes. 2. People around you don’t care as long as you smell good. 3. If you must buy, get a 30 or 50 ml instead 100 ml, though the price sometimes is the same.
Thank you so much for bringing this topic up....I became addicted to spend money in perfumes... Already got nearly 90 bottles....and honestly I haven't try all of them yet...it's crazy...
i like hera but defo not my taste of perfumery from papillion but they do intrigued me… hera is probably the most less animalistic frag she has… defo not going to try epona.. i know i wont like it… isnt opponax? smokey? am sure i read thats a note?
I have 160+ fragrances and no debt. I don't even have anything but an average income. It's not complicated. Just have all your regular bills paid regularly/automatically and what you have left, it's for spending. Spend less than you have. That's it. Now, do I need 160 fragrances? No, I sometimes sell some, sometimes I swap. Is it luxury? Sure, bit again, what is in my account is for spending and I just spend less. I'm 50 years old and it's been decades since I've had less that 5000 UKP in my account. I've accumulated all my fragrances over years. The problem is people who want to build up a 50+ collection in months or even weeks.
Thank you for the video! I was starting with this addiction Buying one fragrance per month And when I reached the eighteenth bottle I just started thinking "Is this normal? Or will I at least wear out these perfumes in less than 5 years?"
I am infatuated with this fragrance
I prefer many of the Arabian perfumes from a couple of houses. I'm older, mid 50s, and my ancestry is SE Asia and the ME. The deeper attars, oils, etc. remind me of the women in my family who wore more intense fragrances. Musks, ambers and ouds are comforting to me. I'm also disabled and have a small budget. I also spend a lot of time at home and like to spray my perfumes on my bedroom curtains, sheets and pillows. With more expensive fragrances, I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. But my $30 Lataffa? Absolutely. I even enjoy a few of the better dupe houses like Dossier. I have 1 expensive perfume, a Tom Ford, that was over $300 American. It's for occasions like brunch with the girls, a dinner out, etc. I have 12 fragrances and since I enjoy less expensive houses, my grown children will buy me a bottle or two for my birthday or other hols. Fragrance is so personal. For me, it lifts my moods when I'm stuck waiting on another surgery or dealing with a flare. Everyone has their own reason. So, please, understand that Arabians and other cheaper houses are not "less than". I smell and feel amazing in my perfumes. My perfumes are for my enjoyment. Not someone else's.
I'm a new subscriber. I am always on the lookout for real reviews as opposed to an infomercial. I only recently started buying fragrances and really learning about the world of perfumes. I can't believe the size of the collections some UA-camrs have! And many of them are high end, luxury fragrances. How do they afford them all? I wanted to say that I'm just in love with your hair. The color, the curls; just lovely. Thank you, for covering this topic. Now that I know that there are really great scents at low price points I'm definitely finding myself adding more and more to my wish list. It could easily become out of control.
The algorithm got me here before I bought my first fragrance but after I’d deep dived into research. Amazing food for thought, appreciated.
Is so refreshing to watch this I’m just making videos of what I have which a lot I’ve been gifting only perfumes for over 3 years and still have too much nobody admits but can get ruined very quickly if you don’t pay atty every sencind there is a new perfume release
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If I have problems with money, I don't buy perfumes. Recently we have bought 2 relatably cheap parfumes and calmed down in this direction. Better live do not beneath your means. Add some frugality, but sleep calmly at nights. And my gosh 80 parfumes.... It's very very strange, bc parfumes also have an expiration date
I just saw the prices of those Les Exclusifs body oils 😂
I know!! Hilarious 🤣
I remember seeing this in the shop when I was a kid. My mother did not like floral fragrances and wore all the big ambers popular at the time so not sure I ever smelled it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Glad to hear it's still somewhat pleasant!
Thanks Jimbo, it’s nothing to go seeking out but very pleasant.
Getting a mini Lou Lou is a great idea. It does give you a big aura for a tiny drop. Just like Poison does. I've got a mini Poison and I seriously use a dot! Amazing!
Yes both so potent!!
I've always wondered about this one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Claire.😊
You are so welcome! 💖
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for a great video Smurfy Girl.
You are so welcome!
Excellent content and wonderful recommendations!
Glad you like them!
After watch your video again, I decided to do a count , definitely I'm not pleased to where I had reach , so far I'm going hold on to myself to the max
Hi Claire - that was me re the Stella and the different colours on the neck of the bottle. You scored a bargain with that bottle, I don't think the seller knew what they had as it is so expensive to buy.
Oh Kellie! Yes of course it was, thank you so much for sharing that information as it gave me the confidence to bid knowing I was buying the original formula 💖
@@SmurfygurlyYou better guard that bottle Claire, I am in the UK in September 😉
I've heard more than once that in perfumery, the only way forwards may be backwards. Definitely some truth in that since history is the greatest teacher. Appreciate the impressions Claire!
Cheers Don yes it really feels like that is correct these days.
Wise advice! I appreciate it!
Great video! I have around 50 bottles and I can't spray them all every day😢 so...I always loved the idea of signature perfume and I realized that I love Chanel perfumes the most. So...why shouldn't I have only few Chanels? Oooh than I think what about winter...what will I use then? Oooh what about dates? Meaby I need somerhing strong...something gourmand... Is Chanel good option for all ocations in my life...What if I stop smelling it on myself because I wear the same peefume....and the madness is there...😅
I absolutely love trying fragrances, it's been a passion of mine for years. Thankfully, I'm satisfied with a small sample and very rarely buy a full bottle. I have fewer than ten bottles in my collection. Plan to keep it that way. It's so easy to get sucked into the appeal and gratification of buying new perfumes. It becomes an addiction like anything else.