TLDR;
This YouTube video is a fragrance review and blind buy experience. The content creator explores a variety of perfumes, including new releases and PR samples, providing initial impressions, detailed scent descriptions, and thoughts on longevity and overall appeal. The video includes blind buys from Lucky scent, new releases from Glossier, PR samples from Merit and Dolce & Gabbana, and a detailed review of Bottega Veneta fragrances.
- First impressions and detailed reviews of various fragrances.
- Blind buying experience with fragrances from Lucky scent.
- Review of new releases from Glossier, including You rêve and You doux.
- Exploration of PR samples from Merit, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta.
- Discussion of fragrance notes, longevity, and personal preferences.
Intro [0:00]
The content creator introduces a new video featuring blind buys from a fragrance wish list, recent purchases from France, and PR samples. The video promises reviews and first impressions of various fragrances. The creator encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more perfume-related content.
Crushed Fruits [1:59]
The initial impression of "Crushed Fruits" from Regime des Fleurs is positive, likening it to a more refined version of Peach's Revenge. The reviewer identifies notes of plum, raspberry, peach, grapes, pineapple, and orris butter, praising the delectable fruit jam opening and buttery orris mid. However, after a few minutes, the scent develops a soapy, synthetic quality, with the fruits fading and the orris becoming powdery and stale.
Choux Choux [4:05]
"Choux Choux" from Lise is described as a pastry scent, with initial impressions of almond pastry. However, the reviewer finds it similar to Afternoon Delight without the milk note, and with added lemon, reminding her of Love Me Latte, which she disliked. Overall, she is not a fan of this fragrance.
Story of Your Life [4:57]
The Itali Dur "Story of Your Life" is described as spicy and powdery with a hint of civet, reminiscent of Jicky from Guerlain. The reviewer finds it cozy and comforting, reminding her of older fragrances from her childhood. The fragrance contains danana, a leaf with a fruity, strawberry-like scent. The opening is a bit noisy and jumbled, with bread and cacao notes, and an earthy, foresty undertone.
And the World Is Yours [6:44]
"And the World Is Yours" from Alab on Fire is described as a candied citrus scent with a playful floral candy note. The reviewer finds it fun, cheeky, happy, sparkly, and clean. It is compared to Love Don't Be Shy, with orange blossom and heliotrope powdery notes.
Aqua Memorabilis [7:53]
Xerjoff's "Aqua Memorabilis" is noted for its tangerine note. The reviewer describes it as a gorgeous peppery aquatic scent with a cooling vetiver background. The opening features clementine, bitter orange, and black pepper, transitioning into a cool vetiver aquatic male forest scent.
Glossier [9:08]
The reviewer introduces the two new fragrances from Glossier: Glossier You rêve and Glossier You doux. She expresses confusion over the naming, as You rêve is not sweet, despite "doux" meaning sweet in French. She also notes that the bottle design is primarily for right-handed people.
You Rêve [10:30]
Glossier You rêve is described as a lush, dreamy gourmand fragrance with notes of buttercream, plum butter, toasted almond, iris, creamy white sandalwood, and ambrox. The reviewer finds it overly woody due to the ambrox, with a dominant plum scent. She notes that it smells like Glossier You with plums, but with a synthetic woody smell. The fragrance has poor longevity, lasting only about 3 hours.
Glossier You [14:11]
The reviewer shares her complex relationship with the original Glossier You, acknowledging its iconic status and impact on the fragrance industry, but noting that it does not smell good on her skin due to skin chemistry.
You Doux [15:24]
Glossier You doux is described as a soft and serene woody fragrance with sweet violet, hos Santo, and incense notes. The reviewer finds it beautiful, soft, and powdery, reminiscent of a friend's house, evoking feelings of nostalgia, happiness, and comfort. The fragrance has a comforting, homely feel, similar to visiting a family member's house. However, the longevity is poor, lasting only about 3 hours.
Future Society Fragrance Primer [20:10]
The reviewer introduces the Future Society Optimal Habitat Fragrance Enhancing Primer, designed to extend the wear time of fragrances. The primer contains arginine and citric acid to balance the skin's pH. It is applied before the fragrance and allowed to absorb for 30 seconds. The reviewer tests it with Glossier You doux, checking in after a few hours to assess its effectiveness. After going to the gym, she finds the difference in fragrance intensity between the side with the primer and the side without is minimal.
Merit Retrospect [23:19]
Merit Retrospect perfume is described as an orris scent with ambrette, giving it a pear facet and a musky, second-skin quality. The bottle design is noted for its compressed glass that fits in the palm of the hand. The reviewer detects an aldehydic note reminiscent of Chanel Number Five. The fragrance is crisp in the opening but then becomes soft, smooth, and carrot-like due to the orris. It is considered a trendy scent with orris and pear notes, more of a fruity floral than a skin scent, and described as a luxurious fruity floral.
Palatine [26:28]
Parfums de Marly's Palatine is reviewed, with the reviewer noting that her opinion of the fragrance remains consistent with her initial impression from smelling it in-store. The fragrance, sent by centriq, a niche fragrance boutique in Vancouver, is not favored by the reviewer. While the bottle is considered gorgeous, the scent is described as screechy and long-lasting, causing a headache. It is a soapy, crisp scent that projects strongly and lasts for 12 hours, which the reviewer finds excessive.
Velvet Collection [29:15]
The reviewer explores fragrances from Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Collection, specifically Velvet Infusion and Velvet Saffrano. Velvet Infusion is a tea scent reminiscent of Armani Privé Thé Yulong, with a mate note, giving it a powdery matcha vibe. The reviewer finds it fresh and awakening. Velvet Saffrano is a saffron scent, which the reviewer finds refined, smooth, and pretty. It is compared favorably to Born to Stand Out fragrances, which often have a sour and plastic-like quality.
Tonka Hysteria [31:59]
Tonka Hysteria from D'Orsay is a blind buy from Lucky scent. The reviewer describes it as a warm, spicy, cashmere-like scent, perfect for fall. It has a cherry-like opening and a cake batter-like quality, but is not overly gourmand. The fragrance is unisex, powerful, and strong. It is described as a "come closer" scent, cozy and safe, but also a little boring.
Bottega Review [35:21]
The reviewer shares her thoughts on several Bottega Veneta fragrances, starting with a detailed description of the bottle design, including the wooden cap, pressurized atomizer, and marble stand. The first fragrance is warm and spicy, with cardamom, cinnamon, and vetiver notes, and a hint of animalic. The second fragrance, Aqua Sal, is initially confusing but ultimately likable, with lemon, cooling mint, and a bit of sweetness. Alchemy has pink pepper and mandarin orange notes. Come With Me has orris butter, artichoke, vetiver, and leather notes. The final fragrance, Che Sole, is a lemony, neroli scent with Angelica root and ambrette seed oil.
Outro [52:20]
The reviewer concludes the video, thanking BGA for sending the Bottega Veneta fragrances. She expresses her enjoyment of the fragrances and hints at a possible follow-up video.