perfume rotation.
hisui
HISUI + Jscent
"Inspired by jade, the national stone of Japan, this fragrance evokes the brilliance of the emerald and white color of the stone."
Top Notes
Cassis, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange
Middle Notes
Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes
Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood
One of my everyday grabs. I picked it up beacuse I was on the hunt for more unisex scents since most days, I'm just in big shirts and baggy pants/sweats and my sweet scents weren't working with the vibe. It's fresh and aromatic. Like a really good looking dude. It's giving First Boyfriend.
roasted-green-tea
ROASTED GREEN TEA + Jscent
"The uniqueness of this fragrance is that it portrays “hojicha (roasted green tea),” a tea that is popular and well consumed by the people of Japan. The scent combines the roasted crispness of the tea leaves when brewed with the creaminess of steaming milk. Also, the existence of gyokuro (high-grade green tea) and seaweed accents creates a pleasant depth that gently diffuses."
Top Notes
Japanese Green Tea, Peanut, Coconut
Middle Notes
Mint, Jasmine
Base Notes
Vanilla, Iris, Cedar, Clover
I used to love Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea in HS/College but while that's quite light and fresh, this is creamy and smooth without feeling heavy from the vanilla. I wasn't planning on getting this but I couldnt' stop smelling it in-store that I had to bring it home because it was so unique. It's impressive how I'm able to smell the mint too, I don't think I expected it.
Hoshifuru-Yoruni-2
HOSHIFURU YORUNI + EAGG
"My heart beats with excitement, as if I want to take to the glittering amethyst-like night sky."

"Numerous stars sparkle like amethysts scattered across the night sky. In the midst of the utter silence of the city, apple blossom and freesia brighten up the somewhat restless feeling , while the distinctive scent of laurel adds an accent to the night sky."
Notes
Apple Blossom, Freesia, Lemon, Musk
I had a lovely chat with one of the attendants in the store and she was so patient in helping me choose which to get. It's very clean, with a heavy emphasis on clean laundry and soft second-skin coziness. A lot of the locals smelled either extremely clean (citrus, white musk) or woodsy (deep wood, green). The longevity on this is absolutely abyssmal though.
valaya
VALAYA + Parfums de Marly
"A radiant aura and yet, an impalpable softness. This elegant floral-musky-woody fragrance created by Julien Sprecher is a unique play on codes, materials and subtle contrasts. An evocation of the skin caressed by a veil of cotton."
Top Notes
Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Middle Notes
Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Petalia, Nympheal, Vetiver, Mahonia
Base Notes
Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Vanilla
The only way I could describe this is that it smells expensive. It's a complex blend that's sweet, bright, and has this lively bright punch to it. It's almost like they packed a metric ton of light notes on it that it actually starts carrying weight. Which, I suppose, is accurate. My mom hates all my PDM perfumes because she finds them too sweet but I disagree with that comment for this specific one. I also love layering Hisui with this.
oriana
ORIANA + Parfums de Marly
"A gourmand, floral and fruity fragrance designed entirely as a variation on texture. A mille-feuille of flaky sweetness, softness, and sensuality."
Top Notes
Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit
Middle Notes
Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Black Currant
Base Notes
Marshmallow, Whipped Cream, Musk, Ambrette
It's juicy, it's airy, but most of all, it's extremely marshmallow soft. This is something you wear when you put on the most feminine outfit you can throw on when meeting someones parents for the first time. It's giving "don't worry, I'm a sweet girl!". So my mom is wrong, THIS is the sweet scent. Valaya is not that sweet.
Bal-d-Afrique-2
Bal d'Afrique + BYREDO
"Bal d'Afrique is more than just a fragrance—it’s a love letter to multicultural celebration, inspired by Ben Gorham’s travels and memories of time spent with his father in Africa. His experiences shaped a deep connection to the continent’s landscapes and diverse traditions."
Top Notes
Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Bergamot, Black Currant, African Orange Flower
Middle Notes
Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine
Base Notes
Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Virgina Cedar
This is so playful, juicy, fruity and saccharine, it smells like straight up syrup. Candied would be a good word for it too. I wore this in Europe in the summer and every time I smell it it feels like the amalgamation of the sun, sunblock, sandwiches, and getting unintentionally tan. What a great summer scent.
Cashmere-Vanilla
Cashmere Vanilla + Being Frenshe
"The scent of Cashmere Vanilla transports you to the relaxing experience of being at a spa– giving you the feeling of being wrapped in warmth, nourishing the soul to increase a sense of serenity. A blend of cozy vanilla, soothing jasmine rice, warm amber and creamy musk gently soothes and comforts the mind. Breathe in a moment for you."
Notes
Amber, Vanilla, Rice, Musk
My most recent addition that I requested my Ninang bring back from the States. I kind of veered away from heavy vanilla fragrances recently but this is a very lovely, sophisticated kind that smells more appropriate for an adult rather than giving you nostalgia for your younger years. Ashley Tisdale I was not familiar with your game. I love pairing this with Roasted Green Tea, it gives a nice sweetness that really rounds RGT out.
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PAPERY LIKE + Imperfect Scents
"A particular scent clings to the artisan's hands after a day of making paper. Smells like repeatedly dipping hands in a mix of water and fibrous wood pulp, a true labor of love."
Notes
Ambrette, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood, Musks
My most recent addition that I requested my Ninang bring back from the States. I kind of veered away from heavy vanilla fragrances recently but this is a very lovely, sophisticated kind that smells more appropriate for an adult rather than giving you nostalgia for your younger years. Ashley Tisdale I was not familiar with your game. I love pairing this with Roasted Green Tea, it gives a nice sweetness that really rounds RGT out.
GLOSSY PRINT + Imperfect Scents
"Starts sharp like edges of a glossy magazine page."
Notes
Ambrette, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood, Musks
Gives me flashbacks to lying on the sala carpet encircling products I wanted in the Avon magazines in the early 2000s. It smells like those specific pages where the perfume ads were too. When I first smelled Heretic's Nosferatu, I thought it smelled a little similar to this but this is more fresh, nostalgic, and watery.
SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE + Imperfect Scents
"This is not the scent you're looking for. / This is a hole in the wall / a place between places / a space where words get lost, / are lost and then found / This is a secondhand bookstore where destinies are bound."
Notes
Tobacco, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Moos, Tea
This has a similar vibe to the other two but this does smell very inky. I've smelled other fragrances from them and their actual ballpen scents do smell more photorealistic, but I think this does a good job of giving that inkblotted, coffee stained book you're reading in a bookstore with someone hot behind the register.
HOKKAIDO MILK + Imperfect Scents
"Clouds of sweetness descend from Hokkaido's hills."
Notes
Tobacco, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Moss, Tea
I smelled a bunch of their milk fragrances when I was chatting with the owner and they let me sniff any of the samples they brought, even if they weren't out displayed or for sale at that specific event and this was the milk scent I liked the most. I also do not want to smell milk fragrances because I gifted my ex boyfriend Commodity's Milk. So.