#SotD 🔥Rapture Edition🔥 Morosexual by Treading Water Perfum A morosexual is someone who is sexually attracted to stupid people, so it feels like an apt choice to represent those who expect to ascend... again. Notes: Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine, Star Anise, Nutmeg #perfumesky

#SotD Valensole Romance by Wren Atelier (gifted by a very kind person on TikTok) Rich cocoa gives way to wheat, hay, lavender, and raw honey. Late summer in a bottle. Has me in my feels. Not yet available in the U.S., but they will be at ScentXplore with their new discovery set. #perfumesky

Update: This is migraine fuel. I had forgotten how beast mode it is until I was on the road for an hour stuck in my car with it. Several hours later, something in the base emerged that smells like the Bounce dryer sheets in the orange box. It got even worse after showering. Such a pity.

#SotD Hundred Silent Ways X by Nishane This has been in my 'under consideration' bowl for about a year because I was afraid to love her. She's $$$. Alas, this is meant to be a full bottle. 💸 A sumptuous peachy leather. She isn't just a boss babe; she's a CEO that drives a motorcycle. #perfumesky

Finally sniffed the discovery set by @anjali-perfumes.bsky.social that was kindly passed along to me by @whatsophiasees.bsky.social an eternity ago. Each scent is an utterly elegant, thoughtfully crafted story. Flame of the Forest and Monsoon Madness in particular made me swoon. #perfumesky

1. Inchworms 2. Birds splashing in a street puddle 3. When I sit on the sofa with my morning coffee, and my 65-lb dog squishes her way behind me like a meaty backrest 4. People with hearty, distinctive laughs (and the ripple effect it causes) 5. Window film that casts rainbows in the sunlight

I've had a case of the mopeys today, but I finally opened the scent mail I received from @loisreynolds.bsky.social last week, and my heart feels like it got a hug. Super grateful for the connections I've made through this smelly little hobby. #perfumesky

I wrote a whole other post about this but decided it needed a positive spin. Long story short, this trinket belonged to my dad and almost ended up in a load of donations I dropped off Friday. Suffice it to say there is now one less 'collectible' from the Jim Crow era in the world.

Me when I get the Stéle restock email about my ultimate wish list perfume, while knowing they are the only U.S. shop that has it, but also knowing I need to remain financially responsible: #perfumesky

Yesterday's #SotD for a family dinner meetup was Disco Nap by @osmperfume.bsky.social. I am on pins and needles waiting for my preorder of the newest batch! Each time I wear it, I love it more. Today's scents will be @cirrusparfum.bsky.social. I couldn't resist the summer collection. #perfumesky

#SotD Incenso by Santa Maria Novella My little treat during a recent trip to England, found at an incredible stationery store in Oxford. Lightly spiced incense with slight sweetness on my skin that softens the edges. Just enough sillage to get me complimented at an art fair today. 🥰 #perfumesky

Just once I'd like to not see an elusive perfume suddenly pop up on Mercari less than 24 hours after I make a sale for nearly the exact amount it costs. Why must I be tested like this?? #perfumesky

ICYMI:

How have I not heard about Nocturnality by Arquiste until now? 😳 Latex, leather, "animalic flowers," and multiple animalic musks. It sounds absolutely filthy and oh so naughty. Has anyone tried it? #fragrancesky #perfumesky

Had some Mercari credit that was about to expire, made a risky lowball offer on a Buchart Colbert gift set, and actually had the offer accepted! 🎉💃 I am elated. These have been on my try list for years. Tell me about your recent steals and lucky finds! #fragrancesky #perfumesky

#SotD Trackside Buddleia by Scent Trunk Nose: Ezra-Lloyd Jackson An addictive blend of Buddleia, honey, morning dew, and car exhaust that perfectly encapsulates the space where rural and urban landscapes merge. I am *swooning* over this and baffled that it doesn't get more attention! #perfumesky

Alright #perfumesky can someone confirm if this is true: Did Luckyscent finally switch to spray samples??

If you use Scentbird, consider watching this short video to understand who you are supporting. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BNHuva/ #fragrancesky #perfumesky

#SotD Traces of Gentle Reminder by Snif from last night mingling with The Things Unsaid by Sorce, which has officially earned a spot on my wishlist. With petrichor, buttery florals, and a vague suggestion of raspberry, this is the closest to a 'freshie' I've ever enjoyed. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

Quick shout-out to Parfums Obim, who not only reached out and offered me a promo code, but was also receptive to feedback and will be adding ingredients info. to their website! Indie perfumers are amazing. www.parfumsobim.com #perfumesky #fragrancesky

Today's standout was Full Moon (at the Temple) by Poesie. If you remember Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea, imagine a much softer version blended with the creaminess of lightly sweetened rice. Happy nostalgia. I prefer these types of scents as bath products, but my overall impression of Poesie is 👍👍.

I am in my feels today, which means testing some (mostly) gourmands for a bit of sensory comfort. Poesie has been on my try list for years, and when I recently learned they offer EDP format, I couldn't resist. #fragrancesky #perfumesky

Do I still have a metric poop ton of discovery sets to sniff through? Yes. Did I really need to impulse order samples of the two new releases from Alloy Studio? Also yes. thealloystudio.com #perfumesky #fragrancesky

Revisited Van Gogh's Irises by Pictura Fragrans—this time on skin—and what a different experience! Delicate and dirty with a hint of something that comes across as paint. I am already enamored by the story it tells. Angsty inner art kid approved, and at $35 for 8 ml, it is a must have. #perfumesky

Now sniffing: Treading Water Perfume It's My Pyre is the remnants of a bonfire—the salty smell of cold ash in the morning. Morosexual is someone who wears vintage blazers and regularly dwells in the same corner of the coffee shop with their journal/sketchbook. #perfumesky #fragrancesky

This lucky gremlin got some treasures in Nashville last weekend: Nuit de Bakélite by Naomi Goodsir, tester purchased from La Jetée at a deep discount. Honey Bunny by d.grayi, graciously gifted by @whatsophiasees.bsky.social because it had a leaky oopsie and is being replaced. Weeeee! #perfumesky

Finally watched Flow, and I am awestruck. I did not expect an animated film without any human dialogue to be so captivating and moving. Highly recommend if your heart needs a dose of something magical and uplifting.

This was the first trip I've taken in about 5 years, my first experience visiting actual perfumeries, and my first time meeting a couple of the beautiful humans behind the FragranceSky/FragranceTok screen! So much awesomeness crammed into a relatively short stay. 🥰

#SotD Jury Duty Edition: L'Eau Papier by Diptyque White rice steam meets a woody/papery 'musk.' Airy and inoffensive for being trapped in close proximity with others, but enough to mask the anxiety sweats for a couple of hours. #perfumesky #fragrancesky

#SotD Rile by @clstprfms.bsky.social Pine forest with incense that gives an almost metallic bite on a bed of feral musk. This is a beast you've stumbled upon that won't attack you, but will show you its fangs before it disappears into the darkness without a trace. #perfumesky #indieperfume

Undercover agent or private investigator.

Disco Nap by @osmperfume.bsky.social was my chosen scent last night. Different experience from the last wear test—more citrus. Smells like a kickass piece of vintage furniture that had perfume spilled in a drawer decades ago. The familiar scent of a forgotten memory. Cool aunt vibes. #perfumesky

Please drop/tag your favorite feel-good creators that use Alt text! Rather than yell into the void about inclusivity, let's bring attention to those who are doing the right thing. Two of my favorites: @catsofyore.bsky.social @weratedogs.com

Nothing will jolt you out of mindless scrolling like feeling the sudden warm gust of a dog's fart on your elbow.

Wear test update: Within 3-4 hours it settled into the fluffy blend of butter, sugar, and vanilla from step one of a cookie recipe. While still quite delightful and unique even after the greenness fades, the greenness was the appeal for me. Ultimately not a keeper. #perfumesky

#SotD Dandelion Butter by Clue Perfumery The milky juice inside a fuzzy green dandelion stem. A whiff of the blissful ignorance and simple joys of childhood. The longer I smell it, the more I enjoy it—though I am on the fence about whether I will use it enough to justify keeping it. #perfumesky

The Mercari perfume cap fingerer strikes again. I hate this so much.

Quick sniff tonight is Liminal Creatures by @sydbotanica.bsky.social A gentle animalic balanced with earthiness and resins. I am surrounded by curious woodland creatures too elusive to be seen except as brief glimpses in my peripheral vision. Wild but polite and unobtrusive. #perfumesky

A ritual I am trying to get back into is lighting a scented candle for a lil' dopamine kick while I do boring tasks. Elgrove Candles is a Black woman-owned brand with meticulously crafted scents that don't bother my migraines. I am collecting them like Pokémon. 🙃 elgrovecandles.com #fragrancesky

I chose Disco Nap as my scent of the night. I've mentioned my aversion to citrus notes before. This is not typical citrus. A bright opening gets my attention. The creamy smooth, delicately sweet drydown holds me in a suspended moment of comfort and reflection. I am mesmerized by this. #perfumesky

A voice for our community from our generation. Rest Well MJW

Today's sniffs: @osmperfume.bsky.social Zouzelle & Saturn's Return healed part of my inner tween with the scent of my old Caboodles makeup case and a bit of mall incense. Disco Nap is a contemplative blend of citrus tempered by soft woods and the faintest touch of vanilla. Obsessed. #perfumesky

In contrast to yesterday's sniff session, all of these from @houseofmammoth.bsky.social are bangers! Shire is a new take on violet that kind of blows my mind—watery and fresh, but with a dry spiciness. You & I (Will Die) is an herbalist's workshop. So many layers in perfect harmony. #perfumesky

I got sucked into a wormhole of shopping for vintage blazers so I can cultivate the illusion that I am a grownup who has my shit together. Instead, I am now fighting the compulsion to dress like an 80s/90s soap opera star.

If you're ever in a cruddy mood, I highly recommend singing out loud in the voice of Herbert the Pervert. If you aren't familiar with Herbert the Pervert, however, then I highly recommend watching Family Guy.

Have you ever had a visceral reaction to a perfume? I settled in for a sniff session of a discovery set I was super excited about, only for every scent to turn my stomach. I feel ill. I don't even want to smell anything else for a few hours while I emotionally recover. #perfumesky

Baby's first Guerlain. Did I need to buy this simply because I found it for a steal? No. But I didn't not need to buy it either. 🙃 #perfumesky #fragrancesky

Shoutout to everyone else who basically uses their dryer as an extra closet.

I visited LA in the early 2000s and was watching a parade on Hollywood Blvd. A guy walked up next to me to watch for a few minutes, then looked over and flashed me a big smile before walking away. When my brain was done buffering, I realized it was Johnny Knoxville.

Today's @immortalperfumes.bsky.social wear tests: Madame Moustache is sweet vanilla with hints of tobacco and musk. No fire on me. Still cozy and classy. Dead Writers is an old library with an open window and the remants of a mug of chai you forgot to finish while immersed in a book. #perfumesky