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Scents I adore
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items Welcome to my carefully curated world of aromas! Each scent was chosen for its ability to evoke emotions and bring small joys into everyday life, whether it’s the embrace of a long‑loved perfume or the satisfaction of a crisp floral candle that bring...
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Perfumes for a fresh mood
Perfumes for when I want to feel classy
Perfumes for a subtle scent mood
Perfumes for a (uni)sexy kinda day
Home fragrance accoutrements
Candles & reed diffusers that make my home smell SO GOOD
Perfumes for a fresh mood
For days when I want to feel bright, energized, and breezy. These scents feel clean and joyful.
This floral fresh scent is a keeper! This was one Instagram-fueled purchase that I don't regret, LOL. I tried their sampler and Jake's House and Windows Down were the only ones that were to my liking. Scent Profile: [ clean, fresh, floral ] TOP | fre...
Henry Rose | Jake's House
The name says it all. This is a nice airy, joyful fragrance! Scent Profile: [ citrusy, floral, fresh ] TOP | neroli, grapefruit, earl grey tea accord •• MIDDLE | orange flower, jasmine •• BASE | moss guaiacwood, musk
Henry Rose | Windows Down
To me, this is summer in a bottle. Unfortunately, it seems they've stopped distributing this fragrance in the US. Major sad face! So, I'm clinging onto the last drops I have for now and am planning to purchase a new bottle when I head to Europe this ...
Atelier Cologne | Clémentine California
I bought this scent along with 2 others as part of a deal on the Dossier site—it was a good way to test out if I liked Creed’s Silver Mountain Water fragrance. This is by far my most used fragrance of the 3 I purchased because it’s so daywear friendl...
Dossier | Musky Green Tea
OK, first: The price point is unbeatable. Second: I like the optionality of roll-on and solid fragrances, as well as body balms and oils, offered by this company. The Pacific fragrance is AMAZING. I got a sample pack of all of their scents, and this ...
Shore Soap Co. | Pacific Roll-On Fragrance
Perfumes for when I want to feel classy
These are my go-to scents when I want to feel polished, feminine, and quietly powerful. Each one brings a refined elegance without trying too hard.
I like how this fragrance is subtly floral. It gives “lady who lunches wearing linen and diamonds,” lol.
Tory Burch | Signature Scent
Also a sensory staple! Scent Profile: [ powdery, floral ] TOP | pink peony, freesia, lychee •• MIDDLE | magnolia flower, lily of the valley, rose •• BASE | cedarwood, amber, honey
Chloé | Signature Scent
Such a classic. This fragrance never bores me! It’s always effortlessly elegant.
Narciso Rodriguez | For Her
Great Narciso Rodriguez For Her dupe for my more broke eras.
Dossier | Musky Rose
Such a beautiful fragrance! I get compliments on it whenever I wear it. Scent Profile: [ warm, exotic, floral ] TOP | bitter grapefruit, lush greens, cassis bud •• MIDDLE | white jasmine, peach nectar, tuberose •• BASE | warm patchouli, golden amber,...
Tocca | Cleopatra
This is definitely an OG scent for me. I've had it for years. As I've built up my fragrance library, I've worn this fragrance less often, but every time I decide to spritz it, I remember why I love it so much! Scent Profile: [ warm, floral ] MAIN NOT...
Chanel | CHANCE
Perfumes for a subtle scent mood
When I want to wear something soft, comforting, and barely there, these are the fragrances I reach for. They are perfect for when I want to smell good without making a statement. (Note: I've also tried Korres' white tea fragrance but it ended up smel...
This was the first fragrance that turned me onto my longstanding white tea obsession! Scent Profile: [ unisex, woody, floral, musky ] artemisia, white pepper, musk, woody amber, white Himalayan tea
Bulgari | Thé Blanc
A less pricey alernative to the Bulgari fragrance. This one is also a very gentle fragrance that feels work appropriate because it doesn't overwhelm the room! Scent Profile: [ woody, floral ] TOP | mandarin, clary sage essence, sea breeze accord, whi...
Elizabeth Arden | White Tea
A recent discovery. Such a rich yet clean scent!
Byredo | Rose Of No Man’s Land
Perfumes for a (uni)sexy kinda day
I’ve often gravitated toward androgynous scents and these fragrances are standouts from my experimentation!
I bought this fragrance in London! I was actually in a store called Osprey looking at bags. I ended up buying a bag and started poking around at the fragrances displayed at the cash register while I was checking out, and happened to try this fragranc...
Bon Parfumeur | 801
Is it possible for a fragrance to be both rich AND light?? Regardless of that possible oxymoron, I’m a FAN. This is allegedly a dupe for Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt, which I’ve never tried, so I can’t attest to the veracity of the claim, but...
Dossier | Woody Sage
Home fragrance accoutrements
Fragrance accessories matter! (To me.)
This wax & essential oil warmer has been my favorite home fragrance-related purchase in recent history! I find that melted wax tend to perfume the air more intensely than essential oils dissolved in water, so I mostly opt for those.
OK, now for...
Auxmeware | Essential Oil & Wax Melt Burner
Candles & reed diffusers that make my home smell SO GOOD
Whether I’m working, relaxing, or hosting, these candles and diffusers bring coziness to the party
Super excited about this candle! It is softly fragrant but has staying power!
Lab Candles - Cloud 9 | Bergamot Rose & Musk
This is an elegant, delicate scent that permeates the room! The glass container is also adorable and super repurpose-able!
La Jolie Muse | Santal Rosé Candle
My lovely friend gifted me this candle and I'm hooked! For the price, this candle is definitely an indulgence, but I find that I can make it last by breaking the wax into chunks and using it in a wax warmer instead!
Voluspa | Santal Vanille Candle
Hands down my preferred Bath & Body Works scent
Bath & Body Works | White Tea & Sage Candle
Everyone who comes over comments how lovely my bathroom smells!
Sweet Water Decor | Salt and Sea Clear Reed Diffuser
Fragrance & essential oils
For my diffuser and wax warmer lovers: these oils are potent, long-lasting, and full of character. They’re an easy way to switch up the vibe of a room or layer with other scents.
I never tire of this fragrance oil! I sometimes use it in my essential oil diffuser, and other times I will add it to wax melts.
HIQILI | Sea Salt Sage Fragrance Oil
Hand soaps + lotions
These are the little indulgences I keep at the sink, in my bag, at my desk, etc. I am particularly leery of hand soaps that are too drying and hand lotions that feel sticky, and these manage to be subtly fragrant and tactilely appealing.
I was gifted this hand soap as part of a set that included lotion. I really wanted to like the lotion, but it was just too sticky for me. But, the soap is definitely a winner! Such a clean, herby scent. I find I'm a sucker for white tea ANYTHING. It'...
Eucalyptus White Tea Hand Wash
My friend gifted me this hand cream (she told me she actually applied it to her stomach during pregnancy and she believes it helped to prevent stretch marks) and I'm obsessed with the scent and non-stickiness. I rarely used to apply hand lotion befor...
L'Occitane en Provence | Almond Delicious Hand Cream
I received this as a gift recently and am so happy to add another hand lotion to my list of tolerable scents + unoffensive texture!
L'Occitane en Provence | Rose Hand Cream
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day faves
IYKYK. These scents make hand washing enjoyable (I’m seriously not saying that sarcastically) and chores feel less like a chore.
A recent discovery. I rarely veer away from my core loves (Peony, Basil, Lavender), but one day I was feeling adventurous and gave this one a go. Immediately part of my rotation!
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Birchwood
Recently obsessed with this scent!
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Rain Water
This has been a staple in my kitchen + cleaning aresenal for years! IMO, this is not a traditional lavender scent, but damn does it work for me!
Mrs's Meyer's Clean Day | Lavender
This herby, sweet fragrance is an OG fave!
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Basil
I first became acquainted with this scent at my brother's house. When I washed my hands with the Peony scent, I immediately added it to my Amazon cart and have been a repeat buyer ever since.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Peony
I tend to opt for this scent for cleaning products more so than hand soap.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Lemon Verbena