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I Was Just Passing By

Walked past a perfume counter and something smelled too good to ignore. Tried a few testers—everything started to blur. I almost went with osmanthus (again), but it’s not autumn yet. So I picked the red ginger. Bright, a little tangy, and not a scent you smell on everyone. Did I plan to buy it? Nope. But sometimes it’s just about which scent stays on your wrist the longest. #beauty #fragrance #accidentalsignature

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FM Therese – The One I Didn’t Expect to Love This Much

I first smelled FM Therese from a tiny sample. Melon, orange, a bit of plum peel—so soft it felt like saying “mom” without thinking. I shelved it. Too tender, I thought. Years later, waiting alone at an airport, I bought it without hesitation. Now it’s my most-worn scent. It’s watery fruit, gentle florals, and something like clean skin after cream. Feminine? Maybe. But also quiet, steady, and brave. It doesn’t shout. It stays. #beauty #fragrance #melonskinmemory

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2024 Perfume Diary (a.k.a. me trying to “buy less”)

I told myself I’d buy less this year. I didn’t. I mean, I tried. I even switched to samples and decants toward the end of the year—something about hoping to travel more, not wanting to drag full bottles around. But if I love something? Yeah… I’ll probably cave and get the full size when the sample’s 1/3 gone. My perfume of the year: MDCI L’Amoureux. Soft, ink-toned, warm, familiar in a way I can’t explain. People keep complimenting it. Year-round wear, zero aggression. Just… gentle. Sample of the year (tie): — Yalann’s Wild Garlic: a bit green, a touch soapy, oddly expensive. I feel a little scammed but also adored. — Byredo Blanche: people say Clean is cheaper and better, but I smelled it in-store and something clicked. It’s fresh. Half gone already. Worth it. Biggest heartbreak: Zegna Iris. I found it. Loved it. Realized it was discontinued. Resellers want a fortune, so I settled for a decant. If you know a soft, non-powdery iris with zero dirt vibes—please recommend. I’m mourning. #beauty #fragrance #realreview

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A Quiet Force: Cold Woods, Clear Mind

There’s something about woody scents—they don’t ask for attention. They stay quiet, distant, but leave you curious. LYDEEN – Silent Magnum hits like that. The opening is sharp, almost biting—spicy, aloof, like someone with strong boundaries. Then the patchouli and sandalwood settle in, cool and clean, like a forest that doesn’t need sunlight to be beautiful. Just when I think it’s all restraint, the rose slips in. Soft, quiet, human. Not romantic—just present. It smells like someone who doesn’t perform for the world. Who holds silence like a shield. But when they speak, it matters. #beauty #fragrance #woodyandwithheld

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My Summer Smells Like Magnolia

There’s a scent that’s been keeping me company this summer—Eau de Magnolia by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. I first stumbled into their West Village store years ago. I still remember the quiet joy of finding something that felt… right. This one’s bright yet grounded. Citrus and magnolia hit you first—clean, like morning wind through a half-open window. Then it softens into vetiver and patchouli, warm like skin after a run, when your body is tired but your heart’s wide open. After working out, I spray it on. It doesn’t mask the sweat—it mingles with it. Makes me feel more myself. Some scents scream; this one listens. #beauty #fragrance #summerquiet

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Le Labo 13: Background Scent, Main Character Energy

Le Labo 13 isn’t a scent you wear to stand out. It’s more like wearing freshly dried laundry—soft, warm, and somehow comforting. It lingers quietly, layered and calm, like a secret only close friends notice. I wore it to casual Fridays at work, and I kept getting questions. It’s the kind of scent that feels like home, even in a crowded office. #beauty #fragrance #comfortvibes

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My Unexpected Favorite

Chanel Venice isn’t the star everyone talks about, but it’s the one I reach for when I want something different. It’s floral but fresh, with iris and pink pepper softening the sweetness. It reminds me of wandering through Hong Kong streets during college—light, mysterious, a little wild. I mix it with No.5 sometimes, just to keep summer feeling crisp and interesting. #beauty #fragrance #secretgarden

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If You Love Celine Black Tie, These Are My Workday Go-Tos

I blind-bought Celine Black Tie in 2021 because of the name. Back then it was $1.7k RMB—now it’s crazy expensive. But god, it’s clean and sharp and always gets compliments. I wear it solo or layer it with Loewe Solo Ella in summer. Also love Aesop Tacit—fresh-woodsy, reminds me of a quiet guy in a gray suit (I live in a village, but let me dream). Diptyque Philosykos smells green and milky, like fig skin. I spray it on my scarf and sniff all day. Some days I wear Terre d’Hermès. Some days I pretend to be him. #beauty #fragrance #commuteperfume

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Nasomatto: My Biased Favorites

No matter how many obscure new niche brands I sniff, Nasomatto still feels like my first perfume crush—chaotic, creative, unhinged in the best way. This round, I’m sharing my totally subjective takes on a few less-talked-about gems👇 Fantomass Starts all sweet like melon candy. Wait five minutes—suddenly it smells like a stranger’s skin. Not yours. Not your lover’s. A stranger. Creepy? Yes. Addictive? Also yes. Silver Musk Soft. Cold. Clean. A hint of metal. Like powdered snow on skin. Basically, if you want to smell like a gentle ice ghost, this is it. Baraonda Whiskey in a poem. Woody, boozy, but not drunk. Just buzzed. Skips the alcohol burn, keeps the beauty. Smooth like a last sip before closing time. Absinthe Same alcohol theme, totally different vibe. Bitter, sharp, green. Less party, more “contemplating life in a cold forest.” Feels like it should sting a bit—and it does. Nudiflorum Wild. Soft. Dirty. It’s flowers, but with body heat and animal fur. No sugary intro, just straight into intimate territory. Unapologetically primal. P.S. Still got Blamage, Duro, Black Afgano, Pardon to go—next round’s gonna be even weirder. Stay tuned. #beauty #fragrance #nicheobsession

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Blind Buying from L’Artisan Was the Best Mistake I Made

Apparently, I blind-bought all four of my L’Artisan bottles. Not on purpose. But no regrets. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Mémoire de Roses EDP Wanted a rose perfume, did way too much research. Passed on Byredo and Penhaligon’s. Ended up with this one—and thank God I did. First spritz smells like citrus air freshener, but give it 10 mins and it’s the most radiant, syrupy rose I’ve tried. Better value than Penhaligon’s Foxy Rose, tbh. 2. Mûre et Musc Extrême Also blind. Also perfect. Blueberry Halls candy turned into blackberry jam with minty breath. Addictively clean and not too sweet. Smelled the tester strip all night like a weirdo. 3. Passage d’Enfer EDT Tried it at the store once and forgot what it smelled like. So it counts as blind. First note? Slight chicken poop. I weirdly love it. It reminds me of New Year’s at my grandma’s village: incense, smoke, cold air, and wood fire. Dries down to soft floral incense and soap. No “coffin” vibes like reviews said. Just peace. 4. Tenebrae (Noir Collection) Bought it because I love occult stuff and the bottle looked magical. Eucalyptus hits you first—like fancy Tiger Balm—but it fades into a dewy rose-cedar combo. Feels like spa water for your soul. If this was diffusing at a massage place I’d sign a membership. #beauty #fragrance #blindbuyblessings

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