As someone who also owns No5, but it isn’t my style…spray it in the bath, it’s glorious! It lingers more delicately after drying off and then is pretty much a soft skin scent in the morning. It’s a great way to enjoy No5. I never thought I’d say this, but if I run out, I could see buying another bottle *just* for the bath. Haha! Who am I 😅
Thanks Tara! I'm definitely going to try that! It makes sense because it is that clean soapy luxurious vibe! I can see that it would be less strong and more subtle by doing that and your bath would smell amazing too. No5 makes me think of 80s bubble baths anyway so this all makes sense! 😂 Have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊 thanks for your support too! 🥰
IDK.... I pulled out my Chanel no5 today and completely fell in love with it. I've always had it in my collection one version or another ..but really never worn the newest reformulation. I've had much better versions than the current one. but it's still a very beautiful fragrance . Honestly, I just don't get old lady vibes from it anymore.. don't think ever did. I think, it just got labeled badly through certain influencers
@@marywendt7 I very happily wear mine, but only occasionally. I am happy to have a bottle and agree, it's quite often a safe influencer target for them to hate. I.e. if they hated a recent popular release, they'd get more negative reaction towards what they were saying I think.
i was watching one of your videos on frargance ingredients and chemicals, and my friend goes "wow... that's specific. you're really into this stuff" we had a laugh 😂
Haha 😂 that's great! I love it! 😂 That's the reaction I get from my relatives, my friends, my work colleagues... 😂 Thank you so much for watching over 2023 🥰 have a lovely Christmas and new year 🎊
L’Elephant should be considered a Dominique Ropion masterpiece. A stunning winter/holiday fragrance. That bottle may last you a lifetime. The fruits of your labor are very much enjoyed and appreciated here on your channel! Happy new year Dr. Claire!
Yes I agree, he has some big hits and some stunners. And yes, that bottle will last a while, you don't need much at all 😂 thanks for watching this year and chatting! It means a lot. Doing this without feedback would be very hard! Happy new year to you too! 🥰
idk all of these frags but most of them are pretty awesome! i like Givenchy Linterdit Rouge, a solid release from Givenchy and as u said the bottle is stunning! and somehow i found my self liking Chanel n5 and even liked one of its clones, that TF is a lovely gift from ur friend/subscriber.. and oh look at that art piece of Kenzo Flower Elixir bottle.. fab vidéo!
I am enjoying no5 and I never thought I would. L'interdit Rouge has probably been my most worn this month so far, that and Kenzo Jungle. Thanks for watching 🥰
I’ve bought so many fragrances this year - I shock myself sometimes when I look at my collection 😅 But I do use & love them all equally so that aspect of it doesn’t bother me 10:10 N°5 is gorgeous - the vintage Parfum and EDC especially 😍However I can appreciate the contemporary EDP - definitely has that retro bubble bath vibe. 17:20 Lucky you! The fragrance community as a whole are so generous ❤ 22:43 From the notes, you’d think it would be a bit more barbershoppy and pleasant. I don’t like blue fragrances either, that dihydromyrcenol and ambroxan combo makes me shudder 22:57 My first mention! Woohoo. I’m glad you managed to push past the bidders 😂❤ 27:25 Finally! I remember you saying on the same evening that I sent you the link to the Alien listing that you were trying to get in contact with the host.
Yes if they are ones that you enjoy and use, then I think this is a pretty harmless hobby 😊 I love wearing something different when I fancy and having some choice so I'm with you! I tend not to blind buy much now and I think my enjoyment of my collection is going up. I haven't smelt the vintage parfum and EDC versions, but I remember my mum having no5 EDT when I was little. I was truly astounded that someone wanted to send me that! I'm so grateful and still a bit in shock 😂 It is a little barbershop, I guess it's probably more than actually. But that weird texture was a complete no for me sadly. I am very very grateful! I tried that new bottle of Alien and it's perfect and original and smells stunning 😍 Sarah didn't visit England in the end, she instead posted me the fragrance. I have it and it's an interesting experience, definitely not something I would ever have chosen, but I think it must be calmer than the vintage version as it's not as loud as I suspected that it might be... I have worn it three times now, so we'll see. Thanks for watching this year and also thanks again for finding that Alien and for the chats 😊 have a fab Christmas too. 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I love blind buying - the rush is addictive 😂 but I know my limits. I hate to project or predict others’ opinions but if I’m being honest I don’t think you’d like the vintage parfum or EDC in the slightest 😂 seeing as you’re indifferent about the EDP at the moment. If you can, try the modern EDT and Parfum, and the L’Eau & Eau Premiere flankers. I feel as though they’d be more approachable. I love barbershop fragrances, but for me to like a blue fragrance, it has to be unique (most fail at this stage) and most importantly… pleasant to the nostrils. Maybe if it’s heavier on the barbershop side I would end up liking it! Glad to hear about Alien - as I said at that time I’d recently bought a vintage partial so I’m glad I decided to send you the listing. I surprise myself sometimes 🤣 You should leave it to macerate for a while and use up the rest of your other bottle. That usually makes a big difference, especially if it’s came all the way from Pakistan. And the cold has made some of my recent fragrance purchases smell less strong at least momentarily, so again giving it a chance to warm up and macerate will do it the world of good You’re totally welcome. I hope you have a fab Christmas also! 🎄
You're right! It is addictive, I felt like I was good at it to begin with, but as my collecting progressed, I got pickier I think 🤔 I still do it occasionally 🙊 With Chanel no5, I like both L'eau and Eau première, but I've only tried them in store a few times. I didn't try the modern EDT. I need to familiarise myself with fougères a little more. I feel like I mostly avoid the category. I didn't try them enough, the only one I have is a mini of Colonia really. I have left Orchid Soleil in the box for now. 😊 It will have a nice sleepy winter. Alien will come out the play for sure though 😉
I think No. 5 is for big and glamorous occasions, the aldehydes really evoke champagne bubbles, is a fragrance for a big elebration, I feel almost requires a gown. Something at night and glamorous in order to make it shine as it deserves. I feel any circumstance under that makes it feel dated unfortunatelly. But wearing it for a wedding at night lets say, makes you stand out. Saddly I don't have many ocassions to be able to make it justice.
I do think it's of its time (more the 80s when it was reformulated than when it was launched), I wouldn't wear it regularly I don't think. It's a mood I guess. 😂 I agree it would suit a glamorous occasion. I think if it hadn't have been in a very inexpensive bundle with Coco, which was cheaper than I could find Coco alone, then I wouldn't have bought it, but I'm enjoying the experience so far. I do like the flankers too, like Eau première and L'eau. Thanks for watching and have a lovely Christmas 🎄
Hi Claire❣️ For the first time I have gotten a sample of Coco Chanel and I REALLY wanted to get a full size bottle but my sister will not allow it 😂 She says I have to wait til my 50th birthday 🤣 I may get it anyway and wear it the two days of the year she's not around.
It is! You are right! I tried some vintage Amouage last week, that was a whole other experience 😂 thanks for watching over 2023 and have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
Happy Saturday. I must say I have only purchased fragrances that I’ve sampled and truly love. I enjoy vintage fragrances and have found buying partial bottles to be a benefit. I gifted my Terracotta to my sister. She loved it and I just liked it.
Happy Saturday to you too 😊 Yes that's the way to go for sure, sampling is the way to win 😊 I love partials. I usually don't need much of something, I also love those 10ml sprays 👌 I'm happy that your sister is enjoying Terracotta 😂 thanks for watching all this year Faith! I really appreciate it and love reading your comments. Have a good holiday 🥰
It is fun how testing many perfumes makes one more open-minded. I was very picky in the beginning of my fragrance journey. What are the competitions you are talking about?😄Merry christmas!
Yes I totally agree! Oh I mean Instagram giveaways... I've won 3/4 this year! It's amazing really. I love getting to try new things that I otherwise wouldn't think to try. ☺️ I hope you have a lovely Christmas and new year 🎊 and thank you so much for watching during 2023! 🥰
Orchid Soleil did it first and Black Orchid Parfum kinda stole the colour (it's slightly different, more gold than rose gold) when Orchid Soleil was discontinued. I love the rose gold bottles, it makes me think of summer sunsets! 😊
The amount of fragrances l bought this year is overwhelming. I’m contemplating on doing a round up video just like this but l don’t even know where to start ❤
Yes it's hard to keep it short if you have a lot, I had over 40 fragrances in the last one. Even if you don't say much, the video ends up being very long... Merry Christmas 🎄
Happy holidays Claire, you found some great fragrances. I would like to draw your attention to Coco EDT, I find it easier to wear than the EDP. Also, No 5 EDT is the version from 1920's as is the extrait, the EDP is from the 80's, composed by Jacques Polge if memory serves, it's very beautiful too but slightly different, less icy than the original Ernest Beaux No 5. Thank you very much for your videos, I enjoy them.
Yes you are right 😊 I haven't smelt the original version, but I'd be interested to try it. I don't think I've tried Coco EDT either, I think I have seen it though... I will give it a spritz! 😊 Happy Christmas and New year to you too, and thank you for always watching! I really appreciate it 🥰
Haha yes, counting is revealing! I haven't bought anything this month so far and most of last month too as I think counting made me realise I should just enjoy what I already have 😊
Ah Chanel…when I first started sneaking sprays off my mother’s tray as a child, Chanel No. 5 and Cristalle were among her fragrances. We’re talking as a third grade child - going to school smelling of Chanel! As well as Giorgio Armani Beverly Hills, Halston, White Shoulders etc. 🤦♀️ Coco reminds me of my days clubbing in the eighties. There was a hard rock eighties hair band club in Baltimore called HAMMERJACKS that we would go to and Coco reminds me of some of those wild fun times. Definitely a trip down memory lane when I smell it. I have a very small bottle of it and wear it only occasionally. I definitely know what you mean when you speak about how your fragrance tastes have evolved. Throughout my 30’s I couldn’t bear to smell like Chanel but now my tastes have evolved and grown and their signature DNA is so special to me and I love wearing them. They exude class. I’ve always been curious about Kenzo Elephant. I’ll be on a no-buy throughout 2024 but will always continue to watch fragrance channels that speak of the MANY aspects of fragrance which I truly appreciate with you and your channel. See you in 2024! Oh - and if you ever decide to get rid of the Alien you snagged 🤚 - I’d definitely be interested!
I know! I used to sneak sprays of my mum's rive gauche and obviously I also even drank some of her Chanel no5 edt splash bottle 🤣 Coco just has that big shoulder pads vibe about it. It's a big fragrance but lovely and soft in the drydown. I have tried so many different Chanel fragrances this year and I think that's helped to increase my appreciation of them. It took me a while to get into Coco mademoiselle even to begin with! Good luck with your no buy! I didn't buy anything since that Alien, so that is already over a month ☺️ I hope I can continue until the new year. I'm pretty sure I will enjoy the Alien until the end, but if not, I will let you know. Thanks for watching throughout 2023 and I hope you have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
Wow, you certainly made out like the proverbial "bandit." 😊 I've never won anything in my life, except for a tin of white tea... Have a happy Yule and a great New Year.
Yes I've been very lucky this year, but I think I also entered a awful lot of giveaways 😂 Bandit arrived and wow, it's a very different fragrance to everything else that I have! Thank you so much for watching over 2023, I really appreciate it! Best wishes too for a happy Christmas and new year 🎊
Iv had a pretty quiet year. I've not bought anything at all "technically" in December. Terracotta is a very lovely one. I never liked these "beachy" ones but that's because I'd smelt cheap awful ones, which they still make, theh can even smell like conditioner... But Terracotta is one that definitely changed my mind. It's very nice. Lunar Dust is a very lovely one 😍 lovely calm and cool. Astarte Forbidden Bloom I absolutely love, it has them beachy tropical vibes but fruity and floral. The pear drops feel is mmm 😍. A great discovery of the year. I suspect I will be buying it next year 😉 I nearly fell over... You bought an Amouage 😱 Em will be dropping the Rojas soon 🤣. Love love Opus III. It's one of the most elegant fragrances I've ever sniffed. Possibly the poshest bed scent ever. Omg I'm traumatised... I've watched this video a few times now there was a Paradoxe advert... Emma Watson? Noooo why? How? I hope they paid her very very very well. Coco oh yes 😍 not an everyday one but definitely very wow 😍. You've got as much as me in there. If u ever wanted to unload ur No. 5 I know someone who'd buy that off u 😉. It is again a once in a while one but gorgeous. My bottle from my mum... 🙄 Yea let's just say it doesn't hit the spot 😅.. The Elephant, well I look forward to sniffing it. I went and got Fate to compliment my Coco. I'm glad you got it eventually. You had wanted it for a long time. Yes you've wanted Rouge for a long time. Great with a lippy too. It is a lovely fragrance actually I think that will really suit you. And who doesn't love tuberose Lizzie 😉 😂 Yes your TF we all know you love that one. The community is very lovely. It probably was quicker and cheaper for Fatima flying over than it was from Royal Fail. Yes so many lovely folks. Hmm the Miller Harris, I do love some alot. But because they can be so vivid sometimes I can struggle with them. They all sound quite pleasant. A hot summers day? Good luck Claire 🙄. I'm not sure I'd love the last one. I've not always had the best of luck with the Kenzos I've tried. I'll leave it at that. There have been a couple tho... So not one of them houses that's a no. Well... The alien is very very exciting. Ty is a top chap, his love of things like Angel then tempts me to like it more. This has to be the greatest find and buy in all of fragcom this year. And yes you can tell the nerves and excitement from you. I mean we need a special video 😉. Bandit i do look forward to your review of it. I will need to do this video again. Probably Feb. I think I filmed my last one in July and didn't put it up till October probably 😂. Very merry Xmas to one of my favourite ever RU-vidrs. Thank you Sam 😊 and making us wait so long for a video is mean
😂 nothing technically in December... Uh huh! But you maybe got a few parcels hey? I look forward to seeing in your video 😊 Yes Terracotta is gorgeous, I'd been wanting that ages, thank you for letting me try yours. Yes! Astarte is mmm, I'm going to continue to call it that 😂 I can't wait to wear it in the spring and summer. Lunar Dust has had a lot of love from me so far. 😂 Well I just have to be a bougie as you with you Gris Dior in bed. 🤷♀️ Actually that Amouage was a bargain, £40 😱 I would give you the Chanel, the bundle of the two was £25... It was so much cheaper than just buying Coco, I found that weird, I guess because both are testers and don't have lids so they were hard to sell?! But yes, I've been enjoying no5 much more than I ever imagined! I really like L'elephant! It's a special one 😊 I hope you like it too. I was so shocked when I got the bottle of Orchid Soleil from Fatima, I didn't expect it to be so full. I am very grateful. I can't predict your reaction to those miller Harris, my bet would be it would be a big no for the last one, but the other two, I'm still not sure. Flower L'elixir will be decluttered, it's just quite plasticky to begin with and I get that could be intentional but I'm not keen... Finding that Alien (and confirming it was real) was definitely one of the perfume moments of the year. 💜 You too, I love watching your videos 😊 and yes, I'm very grateful to Sam for making us aware of each other. Thank you for all of the samples too and merry Christmas. 🥰
Claire that Orchid Soleil gift is indeed so generous and I’m so pleased for you!! That is a unique one that a lot of people don’t like 🤷🏼♀️ I’m with you and not one of them. It’s a love for me. I bought a backup bottle and have it tucked away for myself 👍🏻 I’m also that person who loves L’Elephant too…does not smell dated to me. I love buying partial bottles, makes me super happy for so many reasons. You made some interesting acquisitions over the last 6 months 🥰
Thank you ❤️ yes! Orchid Soleil is just a stunner and one that I am looking forward to reaching for more often now ☺️ Jungle I've worn a few times in the last month or so and I absolutely love it..👌 Partials just mean you can enjoy more fragrances without as much waste or money spent, they make me super happy too ☺️ thanks for watching I've the last year and I hope you have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
Isn't Fatima the sweetest person Claire? So kind of her. Lunar Dust intrigued me. I've never bought an indie fragrance so maybe it's time to try! Ps you did well with the Miller Harris set. Two out of three ain't bad, especially at that price! Like you I have so many I much prefer travel size or 30ml if possible. Congratulations on getting your hands on Alien 🥳
Hi Fiona! Gosh yes! I could not believe it! Fatima is definitely a fairy godmother of the perfume world! Ooh I can send you some Lunar Dust ☺️ then you can try it and see what you think! It might be after Christmas though ☺️ remind me! I really do enjoy both of those fragrances from Mabelle o'Rama, I think she will be big. I've seen people nominate her as indie perfumer of the year in certain award schemes... She's definitely someone to watch. The Miller Harris fragrances I need to explore more, I've not worn them more than twice so far, so I'm not sure I have an entirely accurate view of them, but I doubt reverie de bergamot will be staying. Could you see my complete glee at finding that vintage Alien 🤣 I was so so happy!!! Thank you all of your support this year! I really appreciate it! Have a lovely Christmas and new year 🎊
Oh that's so kind of you, I'd love to sample that one, thank you so much Claire. Mabelle o'Rama sounds like a brand to watch. You've already sent me samples so please do let me know if there's anything you'd like decants of and I'll see if I've got it. I have been comfort buying this year so have added quite a few fragrances to my collection. @@dr.claire.perfume I'm afraid I didn't support you during the last few months as, sadly, my husband succumbed to his cancer and passed away on the last day of September. I have watched most of your videos during this time though, as they are always enjoyable and take my mind off the grief for a short while. I wish you and your family a very happy christmas and new year too.
I am so sorry to hear that. I noticed that you weren't in my comments and I know you always watch. I missed you. I really hope that things get a little easier for you. Thank you! I will definitely take you up on the offer of some samples this time! I have a busy month or so ahead with job applications etc. but as soon as Christmas and new year are over I will get back to you 🤞
Thank you Claire. Yes please let me know of any fragrances you'd like to sample. I'm planning on making a list of all my fragrances soon so if I do I'll email it to you so you can see if any interest you. Wishing you the best of luck with your job applications 🤞
It was such a surprise! So so generous and such a wow moment! I'm still amazed! Thanks for watching over 2023! See you in the new year and I hope you have a lovely Christmas 🎄
Terracotta was on my wishlist for over a year before I finally bought it. The price seemed to keep going up. I'm sure at one point here, a brand new bottle was about £40, that would be an insanely good deal now. But the price is also seasonal, if you do buy it, now in winter is the time to do so! Wow yes! It was such an amazing gift from Fatima! I was astounded when I realised that it was so close to full! I am so so grateful. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel throughout 2023, I appreciate it 🥰
Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤ I purchased so many this year I need a break oh my goodness so glad you got the real Alien! It’s happened to me in the past very upsetting you found a gem! 💎 ❤
Yes! I was sooo happy to find it! 💜 It's easy to get to 50 in a year, I never thought I'd say that. I don't think I went overboard this year thankfully, when I take out giveaway wins and some pr, my purchases were fewer in number but probably higher in cost than last year. I'm ok with that. I think I've made better choices! Merry Christmas to you too 🎄
I think that is the majority view for sure. I don't think I would ever have bought no5 had it not been in an outrageously inexpensive bundle with Coco, but so far I've enjoyed it ☺️
Did you try Jungle Tina? Do you think it's one you might not often reach for? I've really enjoyed Terracotta 😊 happy Christmas and new year to you too! 🎊 Thank you for always watching! I look out for your comment each week! 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I never have tried it. I'm determined to test it first. I think what also holds me back, is the licorice note. If I ever see it in a store, I will for sure test it. That's so sweet, Claire. I look forward to your videos every week! 💙
Yeah, I don't think I would've waited opening that Alien box either. 🤭 Not only to check that it was real, but because I'm a 5-year old who desperately needs an early Christmas. 😂 Congrats on winning Bandit too Claire. That leather accord is certainly a piece of perfume history.
🤣 yes, I was so curious about it and I was also so paranoid that I'd bought a fake and needed to check 🤣 all good though! And wow, I've got Bandit now and I've tried it three times, and wow! It's an experience... I will make a video! It's a famous one for sure.
Hi Claire. I'm so happy to hear you won't have to restrain yourself from wearing Orchid Soleil, and you were able to get a backup of an older Alien bottle. Looks like you have a few good subscribers and fragrance friends out there.😊 I try not to hoard backups but have a few... Si Fiori, LPRN Intense (blue bottle) If I love a fragrance that is discontinued, I tend to find a backup. Love Terracotta!❤❤❤ Happy Holidays to you too! 🎉🥳🎉
Yes, I get that. There are very few I would want a backup of but I guess those are your true loves aren't they? 😊 I do have some excellent subscribers! I have been really amazed actually at how kind people are in general. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and New year 🎊 thanks for watching each week, I love reading your comments and I realise you've been watching for a long time now! 🥰
😮 oh my goodness Claire, what?! ...u are so blessed to have received a full 100ml bottle of TF's Orchid Soleil. I'm so happy for u. Thank u Fatima for ur very kind generosity n God bless u. I smelled dis fragrance early dis year n it has lived rent free in my head till now. On my wish list. Such a gem dts unfortunately discontinued 😢 n so expensive to buy if u see it.
It is, you are right, I was absolutely stunned that Fatima sent me the very near full bottle, it was so generous of her and I will really enjoy it. It's one of my absolute favourites! I had been looking at buying another bottle and yes, I have seen how expensive it can be, I am really so grateful for it. 🙂
I hope you love them ❤️ I think if I take out my one lot of PR and my competition wins, I am about 35-40, which I am fine with 😊 thanks for watching me all this year Yulia! I really appreciate it! Have a fabulous Christmas and New year 🎊
It's a very strong one! I just got a partially used 50ml because I am never going to finish it ever 🤣 I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year 🎊
Loved this video. Tea tonique is one of the Miller Harris's I quite like, I have a travel size that goes down well on very hot days! A very happy and fragrant Christmas to you Claire! 🙂
Yes I can't wait to wear it in the summer, I think it will be perfect! It's a nice one now but needs hot weather 🤞 thanks for always watching Emma! I know you were here early on too 😊 have a fab Christmas and new year! 😊
Hi Claire! I adore Coco! I’m totally smitten!😊 I haven’t tried No. 5. I don’t anticipate trying it either 😂 I recently received a sample of Bouquet Ideale when I purchased another fragrance on Mercari. It was so unexpectedly beautiful! I’ll never pay Xerjoff prices, but I’m happy I experienced it! I love a lot of vintage fragrances. Ysatis, Amarige, Cinnabar etc. I actually love many types of perfumes. I wear whatever I’m in the mood for regardless of season. Today’s fragrance is Elie Saab Girl of Now. I love L’Interdit Rouge. I recently bought a vintage quarter ounce of Samsara. I’m excited! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! 💛 Merry Christmas!🎄
Hello! Always lovely to read your comments 😊 Coco is gorgeous 😍 yes 🤣 I had no intention of ever buying Chanel no5 until I saw it in a very very affordable bundle with Coco, which was cheaper than buying just Coco. 🤣 Made zero sense! I still need to find some Xerjoff to try! I remember a relative used to wear Amarige ☺️ I really hope you enjoy your new Samsara. Merry Christmas to you too! Thank you so much for watching throughout 2023 🥰
I guess it's again one to wear from time to time for me, not something I want to reach for every day and in all moods. I kinda like a vintage vibe sometimes, I have a lot of vintage clothes 😉
Exactly 💯 they are moods I think! Not things I always want to reach for, but perfect when I am in that mood 😊 have a fab Christmas and a happy new year 🎊
I am beginning to see the joy! It's a mood but I have enjoyed it so far much more than I would have imagined ☺️ it's staying! Thanks for watching and have a fab Christmas and new year 🥰
Merry Christmas, Claire!🎄Thank you soooo much for all your brilliant videos. I hardly ever comment, but I do really enjoy your content and your style. Looking forward to seing more great content in 2024🎉
advance merry christmas claire 🎄🎉Nice collective haul 🙂 i am curious about kenzo elixir im drawn into powdery perfumes these days, love the miller harris gift set 💝
Merry Christmas Rin! 🎄 I hope you have a lovely new year too. 😊 I think Kenzo Flower elixir must have a touch of doll's head or something, it's a little plasticky to begin but it calms down into something powdery and sweet. I'm not loving it but I see why others might. 🥰
Hi Claire, awesome video! I love vintage scents. I talk about the original Coco all the time on my channel. I prefer the eau de toilette, it’s much more wearable than the EdP while it’s still quintessentially Coco. I can’t believe I haven’t tried Kenzo L’Elephant given that I love spicy amber orientals. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Bandit. I’m not sure if I like it and I have lots of challenging vintage fragrances. It’s a dark animalic chypre scent. I’ve only got a sample. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!🎉
I didn't realise you have a channel! I subbed so I can watch 😊 I love finding new channels to enjoy 😊 and I will try to remember to tag you at some point too 😊 Ooh I didn't try the EDT of Coco, but I think I have seen it, I will give it a spritz ✨ yes! Definitely try Jungle if you like dry spicy fragrances! Bandit arrived a few weeks ago and yes, it's very different to everything else that I have, I've worn it three times and I can't say that it's a love, but that was tonne expected I think! I will make a video 😊 thanks for watching and have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
@@dr.claire.perfumeThat’s very kind of you, thank you!😊 I’m glad that you reminded me of L’Elephant. I went ahead and ordered a sample of it because I’ve been on a massive spice kick lately. I’ve been using and abusing my Youth Dew, Dolce Vita, Jean Louis Scherrer, as well as Coco… and I’m awaiting Cinnabar in the mail. The fact that you wore Bandit three times says a lot. I had Cabochard at one point. Like Bandit it’s a pungent leathery mossy earthy chypre, aromatic and woody, no sweetness whatsoever. Then there’s also Azurée from Estee Lauder. I don’t need more than one such scent in my collection. I’m curious. Will you be keeping your Bandit?
I will for now for sure. The first wear was a rough ride but the second and the third I began to notice more elements to it. I will make a video for definite. Mmm I hope you enjoy l'elephant! 🥰
I bought a decant of Opus III after watching one of Jon's videos and really loved it so ordered a full bottle! I love mimosa and I love violet and so this really ticked all the boxes for me. 🥰 I totally agree about the Flower Elixir...I blind bought it and it does come across a bit synthetic and plasticky to me. Congrats on the Alien purchase! I'd love to smell a vintage version. Wonderful video, Claire! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jon definitely knows an interesting or a beautiful fragrance. He is probably the biggest influence on me overall I think. Our tastes overlap more than I think I overlap with most others on RU-vid. He deserves 1000s more subscribers. Opus III is unassuming but beautiful. Yes Flower L'elixir was a bit of a let down, I don't think it will stay in my collection too long, I haven't reached for it, the plastic put me right off... Wow, that Alien! What a journey! I was so happy when I first got it and then I was in doubt over whether it was authentic but I so wanted it to be that I couldn't open it for a few days, I had to psyche myself up for the potential disappointment 😂 but no! It was the real deal and it's gorgeous! Thanks for watching over 2023, I really appreciate it and yes merry Christmas and a happy new year too 🥰
Merry Christmas, Claire! Great video, and that L'Interdit Rouge honestly will become a powerhouse! I got my bottle from my mum last Christmas, and I was blown away with how potent it is now it has oxidised (in a good way!!)
Haha! I look forward to that! I wore it for my work Christmas party and by about 3pm it had got to be quite faint. I hope it matures as you say ☺️ I'm sure with all of that vanilla, it will deepen. Merry Christmas to you too and a happy new year 🎊 thank you for watching throughout 2023 too! 🥰
I'm currently wearing fracas and I love it but unfortunately I'm running out of it, so I've ordered tresor midnight rose, a fragrance I have worn before but I realize I miss its tartness. Terracotta, orchid soleil and l'interdit Rouge sound like my actual heaven and this lipstick looks so glamorous and Christmassy! You've made some really nice purchases, Claire! I hope you enjoy them all and have a wonderful Christmas
Wow! Did you just buy Fracas about 5/6 months ago? You must absolutely love it ☺️ Midnight rose is a classic 👍 I still need to try that lipstick, matte lipsticks scare me 😂 I'll be wearing l'interdit rouge this Christmas, I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year 🎊
I've just purchased Flower L'Elixir last month and it was a massive let down. It's very rosy like you said and, to me, soapy as well. I'm definitely going to resell it even though I paid a hefty amount for it.
That's a shame! I was quite disappointed with mine... It will probably be decluttered shortly, I've not reached for it since trying it shortly after purchase. I know some people love and miss it so hopefully someone else.can enjoy it. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a lovely new year. 🎊
@@dr.claire.perfume Thank you ❤️ I love your content so much. It's unique and like a breath of fresh air in a sea of perfume content with repeated, uninspired ideas. Happy new year to you too 💕
I really enjoyed this video so much I watched while catching up on a mountain ⛰️ of hat orders for Christmas 😱 Have a wonderful Christmas Clare ❤it’s been such a pleasure spending time with you over the years and I look forward to more Hugs ❤
Oh wow Frances, I bet you have a lot to do! I can imagine Christmas is your busiest time. You too Frances! Have a fab Christmas 🎄 always lovely to speak to you or see you in a video 😊
Merry Christmas Claire. In summer now here in South Australia. On a really hot day, Tea Tonique is one of my go to’s as well as the Hermes Jardin line. Otherwise Terracotta or a fig/coconut fragrance are on rotation. Looking forward to more great content from you in the new year. You are definitely one of the best😃🇦🇺
Wow, I bet it is scorching, I watch a few people in Australia, not perfume, but in Melbourne and Perth not South Australia and they seem like they are roasting! I can't wait to try Tea Tonique on a hot day and yes that Hermès line is perfect too ☺️ thanks for watching throughout 2023, I really appreciate it, I think it would be hard to do this without as much interaction and talking to people from all over ☺️ have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
Yes... How often will I wear this plus this is super strong = only a small volume is necessary. 😂 Thanks so much for watching this year, I appreciate it!
@dr.claire.perfume Just wanted to thank you for your entertaining thought-provoking videos. I hope you and your family have a great Xmas and New Year 🎄
Thank you! ❤️ I am really happy that you enjoy my channel. I do try to just be me and not too RU-vid-y and just make the videos that I want to... I'm not ever going to be an influencer, I just have fun with fragrance ☺️ happy Christmas and new year to you too 🎊
I have really loved your content! I think you are individual, and just something that I enjoy watching every week. So, thank you! I'm glad I discovered you this year. Happy holidays!
Thank you ❤️ I'm really so grateful that you return each week! It really amazes me that I have >5K subscribers now, I still do a double take 🤣 have a fab Christmas and new year 🎊
Loved this video, you make every fragrance sound wonderful, I wish I could pick out notes as well as you do! Regarding Miller Harris - I’ve bought two Miller Harris fragrances in the past and I struggle with both, just wondered if you had tried either of these and if so what you think of them? Le Pamplemousse - I love grapefruit but this is too bitter for me so I gave it to my husband, he quite likes it but I find it hard to tolerate on him too !! 😅 The second one is ‘Dance amongst the Lace’ - this I need to retry in boiling hot weather as the mint opener is just too minty in my opinion. I’m wondering if the Miller Harris brand is not for me 😂 Thanks for a great video as always xx
Thank you ❤️ I think I have the same thing with Miller Harris, a love is rare..if you like leather / suede then I'd recommend etui noir. I've not tried either of the two that you have but I've been tempted by them in TKMaxx! I've noticed that Miller Harris seem to love mint and also blackcurrant (leaves), at least with their older scents. I think the better ones tend to be the older ones. But yes, I've certainly disliked a lot of the ones that I've tried but there are loves too! I hope you have a fab Christmas and thanks for watching this year, I appreciate it 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume thank you, yes both my purchases were tkmaxx. Etui Noir sounds nice - I’ll keep an eye out. Happy Christmas to you too, I have so enjoyed all of your videos since discovering your channel xx
Hi Claire 😊 I absolutely love the Terracotta bottle! And you got it at a great price, wow 😮🎉 Coco in the air is really pretty and soft…depending on how it’s sprayed, of course 😂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎆🎊
Oh yes! Terracotta is a stunner and I agree, Coco is soft and powdery in the drydown and it's certainly not one to overspray! 😂 Have a fabulous Christmas and new year 🎊 thanks for watching 🥰
