My ten honorable mentions are: Soleil de Feu - Tom Ford Pavilion - Andrea Maack Cavort - Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet - Fragrance Du Bois Hufflepuff - House of Sillage Eye of Seven Hills - Alghabra Frangipane - Chantecaille Blessed Baraka - Initio Bake - Akro Santal Basmati - Affinescence
Let me tell you something…we are truly fragrance sisters because I have also fallen down the Amouage Wormhole this year too. Material is next on the list for me. It’s soooo rich and decadent for winter.
I only have Reflection but was at Neiman Marcus today and got my nose on Opus Rose Essence and that is now in the list as well as Portrayal. Got a sample of overture and will try that as well.
@@VeronicaSays epic is another one I got my nose on today. Amouage take time I feel because many of them are so aggressive on the opening. But Dia Man I am trying to get out to Saks to try it.
Oh my I saw Creme de Cuir in your thumbnail and I jumped to get my headset asap 🤣 I love it! I even included it in my underrated gem video. I’m happy to hear you love it too because I really do think it deserves more love than other known BDK fragrances….
Aways love your content but today was a favorite. Not for the reason you may think though. The "ojo" with the eye gesture kiiiiiilled me lol. That was always the "watch it" warning combo my brothers and I would get when we were little and misbehaving. Brought me right back to childhood lol.
I think "the look" might be a universal mom thing... My mother and especially her mother had it perfected to an Olympian level. Mind you, my grandmother had 5 kids and was a grade school teacher. She needed "the look" in her arsenal to survive her day-to-day life! 🤯
I enjoyed watching this. *There are some gems you mentioned.* The biggest win in the designer category was Viktor and Ralph Good Fortune Elixir Intense, IMHO. V&R really went outside of the box with this one... it is a beautiful take on Vanilla, not sweet and I would say dry from the woods in the base. In the Niche category I fell in love with Harvest Mouse by Zoologist. It has one of the most unique compositions I have ever smelled. And Reminiscence Patchouli was an all-around love for me this year. To my nose this is the best affordable patchouli bomb on the market. Much love, joan
This was so fun to watch. 2023 was a great fragrance year with an overwhelming amount of releases! My number one purchase this year was Guidance--really blew me away. The house I really got into this year was Fragrance du Bois. I'm looking forward to trying New York 5th Avenue! I hope you're having a good start to the holiday season ❤
From Zoologist i like Seahorse, Chemeleon and Hummingbird. My fav purchase of 2023 is either Cherry Ambition or Carmina or Burberry Goddess. All are on heavy rotation right now. Although, today I picked up African Rose (not African Leather) by Memo and its absolutely incredible.
Nebras is one of my 2023: days after my clothes smell just delicious as if I went to an ice cream shop! I cannot select just a few! Argh! THANK you for such a curated selection!
V Canto "Lucrethia" is very similar to the original YSL "Black Opium but it's better quality and last 2x as long before it starts to fade. I love the smell of Black Opium.. it's the one of the few designer scents, sold at Sephora and Macy's that I actually like. 🤓
@@VeronicaSays Are you at the Airport in L.A.? On a layover in another city? Or are you back home? The weather was rough in the Eastern half if the country.
Hey girl hey! 👋🏻😘 Interesting line up across the spectrum of niche and designer. Thank you for this vid! Oh no…..poor Horchata 😢 somehow I knew you’d mention it. I don’t know how to put my top purchase down here - jeez that is hard 🤷🏼♀️ It might be Lush Lord of Misrule if you go by number of wears. Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea is there too and Merchants of Venice Rococo. YES you look beautiful and festive! 🎅🏻🎄 hope you have a great weekend!
Thank youuuuu Jill! 💖🥰 Hey, I'm glad I tried Vanille de Horchata. It's always fun to explore new ones, regardless of the outcome! So thanks for introducing me to it. Sex and the Sea is a "wow" fragrance! Good choices. 🫶🫶🫶
For me, mugler alien goddess intense, burberry goddess, and kayali yum pistachio all made it to the top of my list for 2023! I also enjoyed boss the scent magnetic. thank you Veronica.
6:23 for some reason I had to get rid of that one -black opium. But it’s because vanilla turns sweet in me. But in winter the coffee note can shine bright.
At 12:10 Alien "Goddess" Intense and YSL "Black Opium" are two of the very few designer fragrances sold at Sephora and Macy's that I actually like. I just discovered Alien "Goddess" Intense last month.. it's a pretty "tropical" scent and is really good 🏝🏖
Loved this video! I feel like I’ve missed you? Long week I guess!! Great choices! I love Alien Intense, Blanch Bete & Oajan, Malibu Party In The Bay & Leisure In Paradise!! Wow! Great list! Excited to see what 2024 brings!❤
Hiiii Jackie! 🥰💖 Aw how sweet I haven't posted to the other channel in a while but I do have a video for it. Maybe that's why? Glad we have some shared loves from this list.🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊
Happy holidays Veronica! Love your top 10/20 of 2023. I totally get it not feeling right to add PRs to the list, but coming from you and knowing your values I would totally trust they were true loves...and I can't say that about all creators. Next year, bring them all! 🎉🎉
You’ve made some good purchases🤩🤩. I’m wearing Blanche Bete today as it is extremely cool because of the rain earlier 🤍🤍. I only had one fail from the six blind buys, the rest were all good😍😍. Most of the fragrances I bought were sampled before so I’m happy with that👌👌. If I can just have the discipline stop buying and wear what I have🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. Stay gorgeous 🥰🥰
My top gifted purchase is Bana Banana by L’Artisan Parfumeur Also I purchased myself 402 by Bon Parfumeur and both are BIG HITS thanks For sharing and have a great weekend ❤
Hi Veronica, i have quite a few on your list. BDK Creme, Material, Bake were good purchases for me this year. I think silky woods was my top buy this year. I want to slow down next year as i have a lot. Good video ❤
I totally know what you mean about going down the Amouage rabbit hole! I have ended up with Journey Woman, Memoir Woman, and my favorites that I got are Guidance and Overture Woman! More that I want to try, and not just from the women's line. I tried Material, and wanted to love it so much, but as soon as I put it on my skin it got really sharp and horrible. Oh well.
I agree with you about the Vilhelm bottles - I think it's fun! My favorites were Thameen Bravi, Givenchy Hot Couture, Chloe Nomade Absolu de Parfum, Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum, Amouage Portrayal Woman, Ormaie Yvonne, Une Nuit Nomade Memory Motel, Arquiste Ella, J'ose by Eisenberg, Agent Provocateur L'Agent, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum AND Black Opium Extreme both amazing, and Gallagher Behold Patchouli!❤🔥
I really want to try Santal Basmati. It sounds right up my alley. I love PdM Oajan on anyone. Me, my hubby, the dog… My favorite purchase this year was Jo Malone Golden Vanilla. Just a perfect, year round, go anywhere fragrance. ❤
My top purchase of 2024 was definitely Amouage - Guidance, followed very closely by Guerlain - Vanilla Planifolia Extrait 21! Two of my absolute favourites!! 😍😍
I enjoy your diverse mentions! 🌹❣ Yes, Blanche Bete is either a love or hate. For me, it was a scrubber. I find it way too cloying and nauseating. If they just toned it down a little I could have seen myself loving it.
That's a solid round-up. I've very intrigued by some of these. I love Blanche Bête. Hmm hard to pick a favorite this year, maybe Moonmilk by Stora Skuggan. If you love Sandalwood it's worth trying (plus the bottle is fun.)
We share a love for Blanche Bete!🥰 Winners for me this year were Solstice Scents "Nightgown" (gorgeous creamy white floral), Perfumology "Sudu Te" (Tropical Tea scent), Oscar de la renta "Alibi Eau Sensuelle" (warm musky-sweet skin), Alkemia "The Honored Ghosts" (one of the best fruity gourmands I've smelled), and D&G Velvet Love (gorgeous carnation scent)!💯💯💯💖
Thanks for the fun video beautiful! I want to get my nose on Material. I would also like to get my nose on more from Vilhelm. I smelled Poets of Berlin and I’m liking it. 😊
So awesome when your fragrance buys are loves❣ Those fails hurt😩 I love the Zoologist art on their bottles and Cow is adorable🤗 I have not tried any, sadly. They sound a bit challenging. I'd say my fav purchase of 2023 was a tie between Guidance and Bianco Latte. Maybe BL comes in just a smidge higher if I have to choose. I know I'm very late to this game, but a sample of Mula Mula had me fall in deep love💘 and a FB will be my next purchase! Material is beautiful and on my wish list with Overture. I need to explore Vilhelm more, a sample of Room Service convinced me I would def love at least one or more from the brand. I'll be trying Moon Carnival now, too! And YES! You look gorgeous in your holiday colors😍
Thank you so much, Tonia! 💖 Yeah... the fails suck but it's all part of the fun, I suppose! Guidance and Bianco Latte are wonderful. And listen, you're NEVER late to a fragrance party! Smelling good is timeless. 💯💯💯
Love your video as usual 😊. I bought at your recommendation Santal Kardamon Maison Lancôme and is one of the best findings for me in 2023. And I also bought Tubereuse Castane Maison Lancôme. Best tubereuse and chestnut fragrance ever. Nobody talks about it and it is a pity. It is divine. Seta by Moresque is great also. Light and airy but with Mhyr. One of the best.
Zafeer Oud Vanille by Alexandre J was my #1 this year. It is so creamy, comforting, alluring. I receive so many compliments on it. I like so many of the beauties you shared💜
My favorite this year in order: Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Say Anything YSL Libre Intense Versace Dylan Turquoise FdB Santal Complet CK My Euphoria CSP Vanille Extreme Swiss Arabian Layali Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum (gold bottle) 💝Honorable mention vintage find: LouLou Blue from Cacharel! 😊
@@VeronicaSays I ended up ordering from for the scent of it on your recommendation. And while I was grabbing Tobacco Pod (because gourmand tobacco? yes thank u), I also picked up Gardenia Colada, and it definitely wet my appetite for more Pina Colada adjacent fragrances. Because how fun is that accord?
My top purchase of 2023 was definitely Hibiscus Mahajád from Maison Crivelli. Wore that all summer long. Got tons of compliments. And it was just so nice to wear. I can't wait for it to get warm again, just so I van pull it out.
Hi gorgeous, Thank you for sharing these. Your descriptions are always so eye-opening and intelligent. I did not care for Blanche Bete 😂 Definitely turned me off right away .... the sample went in the trash. Black Opium Le Parfum, on the other hand, was a strong like for me! I agree with your description for that one. I strongly disliked Cow by Zoologist ... Not for me. I think Zoologist as a house is just not for me. Another fail for me this year was Kayali Yum Pistachio fragrance .... What a confusing synthetic mess on my skin. It's hard for me to pick just one "win" this year. I had a few. I loved Montale's Vanilla Extasy - it was probably the most reached-for bottle in my whole collection during 2023. Reminds me of a more complex Flowerbomb. I was really taken back by Jo Malone's Oud & Bergamot. As someone who hates Oud I expected to turn it down right away. But it turns out it did absolute magic on my skin - the Oud is so subtle, smooth, and elegant. The only downside was the longevity. Lastly, I fell in love with Trish McEvoy's "Trish" perfume. It has one of the most addicting Tonka/Musk combinations I've ever smelled. The opening is aquatic and it reminds me a lot of some of the fragrances I adored back in the 2000's. Just a very unique composition overall. :))
Hi! Thanks for sharing some of your 2023 fragrance experiences. Let me tell you, Trish McEvoy is underrated! I am going to retry Trish. Thank you for this reminder. I recently purchased Fragrance X from her line. 💖💖💖
Hi Veronica! I love watching your videos! And I did notice the beautiful festive colors on you today. Of all the ones you shared here, I have 1…that’s the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum. And I absolutely love it!!! Definitely one of my favorites. So far I only have the travel size, but once that’s done, I’m definitely going to need a full size bottle 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Yes... Creme de Cuir is one of my best purchases of the year! Along with Zoologist Harvest Mouse, Oriza LeGrand Le Regent and Armani Magenta Tanzanite.
Hi Veronica. These sound like wonderful picks! Crème de Cuir is sounding pretty good... I'm not the biggest fan of leather, but have a few fragrances with that note. I love all 4 of my BDK fragrances. might have to sample it...😊 I have to wear BO le parfum again. I think I wore it right before I lost my sense of smell when I got Covid. Maybe my nose was playing tricks on me...🤨 Loving the festive look and the necklace is very pretty. ❤
Thank you so much, Cat! 💖🥰 COVID definitely played tricks on my sense of smell. Try again at least one more time. And if you can get a sample of Creme de Cuir, let me know what you think of it. 👍👍👍
Soleil de Feu i really want to try! Balmain Ambre Gris dominated 2023 for me. It's my favorite perfume of all time. So mad that Balmain discontinued it but hey If I smelled it every day I would be a happy camper. Love Donna Born in Roma Intense and I agree its very sexy
Alien Goddess Intense was one of my favorites too this year! 😇🥰 Also Andromeda, La Capitale, Amarige, JLo Still, Montale Gold Flowers, and Zoologist Bee!
Lovely choices!! One of my biggest wins this year was from the house of Untamed- called Running with the Wolves - a gem of a cherry 🍒 perfume with some tuberose in the background. I found myself going back over & over to spray it. Its just such a neat scent, I recommend getting a sample. my biggest compliment getter this year was robert piguet's petite fracas! such a delicious pear/chocolate/tuberose mix. Yasss Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense was one of my most used bottles this year and its probably my favorite "night out" perfume at the moment. top fragrance in the "cheapie" category was finery's not another cherry, and finally my top summer fragrance this year was montale's orchid powder 🥰🥰🥰happy holidays
Blanche bete is high on my want list!! I loooove milky perfumes. Alien Goddess Intense was my favorite for 2023!! And ofc OG Alien! And VS Bare, Armani My Way Parfum, Initio Musk Therapy, Boss The Scent for her Magnetic, La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal, Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night🥰
Stunning choices! I am intrigued about Andrea Maack Pavilion you wrote on the pinned message. And yes a Zoologist video would be wonderful! I also own Snowy Owl (and Bee) and really would love to expand my Zoologist collection (looking at Harvest Mouse for example) 💖
Love your festive look my friend!! That nail colour is gorgeous! ✨I really did like Blanche Bête but there was smokiness in the dry down that bothered me. Love Black Opium le Parfum! I want to try Crème de cuir! I've been seeing some hype starting for it lately 👀 OMG NY 5th ave ..last time you mentioned it I thought it sounded amazing, on my list to try! 😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you, Tammy! 💖🥰 Hope you get to try Creme de Cuir and New York 5th Avenue. It's crazy how our wishlists and "must try" lists are just never-ending! So many to explore!
Moon Carnival really is a winner! I ordered a sample because of LuuLuu and I was so impressed. Burberry London EPD, the one with the Burberry cloth on the bottle 😂, smells similar-ish to my nose.
My ten honorable mentions are:
Soleil de Feu - Tom Ford
Pavilion - Andrea Maack
Cavort - Fragrance Du Bois
Santal Complet - Fragrance Du Bois
Hufflepuff - House of Sillage
Eye of Seven Hills - Alghabra
Frangipane - Chantecaille
Blessed Baraka - Initio
Bake - Akro
Santal Basmati - Affinescence
Can’t stop thinking about Soleil de Feu!
I absolutely loved Hufflepuff but WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE 😢
@@vivianagbegha2712 I don't blame you! It's really pretty.
@@Jellybellyirish I know 🥴
Cavort❤
Let me tell you something…we are truly fragrance sisters because I have also fallen down the Amouage Wormhole this year too. Material is next on the list for me. It’s soooo rich and decadent for winter.
Yes, we are! 🥰💖 We share many loves! It's always fun to hear your thoughts on fragrances. I have really come around on Amouage. 💯💯💯
I only have Reflection but was at Neiman Marcus today and got my nose on Opus Rose Essence and that is now in the list as well as Portrayal. Got a sample of overture and will try that as well.
@@VeronicaSays epic is another one I got my nose on today. Amouage take time I feel because many of them are so aggressive on the opening. But Dia Man I am trying to get out to Saks to try it.
I agree, Dominick! 💯👌🏼
Oh my I saw Creme de Cuir in your thumbnail and I jumped to get my headset asap 🤣 I love it! I even included it in my underrated gem video. I’m happy to hear you love it too because I really do think it deserves more love than other known BDK fragrances….
Hello gorgeous! 💖🥰 Yes, it's really lovely. You are right - it is underrated!
On a completely unrelated note, your eyeshadow is spectacular today!
Thank you soooo much! 💖🥰🫶
Looking glamorous and flawless ❤❤❤
Thank you, my love! 🥰🥰💖💖🫶🫶
Aways love your content but today was a favorite. Not for the reason you may think though. The "ojo" with the eye gesture kiiiiiilled me lol. That was always the "watch it" warning combo my brothers and I would get when we were little and misbehaving. Brought me right back to childhood lol.
Thank youuuuu!! 💖🥰 Listen, my mom's "eye look" 👁 would get us ALLLLL the way straight as kids. The memories! 😂😂😂
I think "the look" might be a universal mom thing... My mother and especially her mother had it perfected to an Olympian level. Mind you, my grandmother had 5 kids and was a grade school teacher. She needed "the look" in her arsenal to survive her day-to-day life! 🤯
@CatherineBriseboisCatWoods it's the "Olympic level" part for me! 😂😂😂
Creme de cuir is AMAZING! I get a vanillic suede pineapple. I loved wearing it this past summer. An absolute hidden gem!
It's a hidden gem for sure! I've heard other people get vanilla and pineapple heavily also. 🥰🥰🥰
I enjoyed watching this. *There are some gems you mentioned.* The biggest win in the designer category was Viktor and Ralph Good Fortune Elixir Intense, IMHO. V&R really went outside of the box with this one... it is a beautiful take on Vanilla, not sweet and I would say dry from the woods in the base. In the Niche category I fell in love with Harvest Mouse by Zoologist. It has one of the most unique compositions I have ever smelled. And Reminiscence Patchouli was an all-around love for me this year. To my nose this is the best affordable patchouli bomb on the market. Much love, joan
Hi Joan! 💖🥰 Thank you very much! 🫶 Thanks for sharing your top picks. Great choices. I agree Reminiscence is a great patchouli.
Birthday month. I love presents and love the perfume community! Think of me!❤
Love Amouage, Initio,MFK,TitzianaFer., Tom Ford. Etc..
Anÿ that smell goodt!!!!
Happy birthday!! 🎊🎊🎊
Blessed Baraka is absolutely gorgeous
Yes it is! Love it! 💖
Moon carnival is worth adding it. You can never have too many white floral.
It's a beautiful one. 🥰
You look so festive 🧑🎄🎄🎄
Thank you! I tried 😄
Love your festive look V! I totally notices the nails, top, and eyeshadow. You’re giving me strong holiday vibes and looking stunning 😍🫶🫶
Awww thank you, boo! 🫶🫶🫶
This was so fun to watch. 2023 was a great fragrance year with an overwhelming amount of releases! My number one purchase this year was Guidance--really blew me away. The house I really got into this year was Fragrance du Bois. I'm looking forward to trying New York 5th Avenue! I hope you're having a good start to the holiday season ❤
Thank you soooo much! Guidance is wonderful! I'm exploring Fragrance du Bois now more, too, and especially with that discount code! 😄😄😄
From Zoologist i like Seahorse, Chemeleon and Hummingbird. My fav purchase of 2023 is either Cherry Ambition or Carmina or Burberry Goddess. All are on heavy rotation right now. Although, today I picked up African Rose (not African Leather) by Memo and its absolutely incredible.
Oooh that's a fabulous rotation! I hear great reviews on African Rose. Thanks for sharing your Zoologist top picks! 🫶💖🥰
I love Black Opium........I agree with you.. I also like Goddess..HAPPY HOLIDAYS.....................MINDY
Hi Mindy! 💖🥰 Happy Holidays to you also! Glad you enjoy some of these. 👍👍👍
Nebras is one of my 2023: days after my clothes smell just delicious as if I went to an ice cream shop! I cannot select just a few! Argh! THANK you for such a curated selection!
It IS hard to narrow down the list! So many great ones! Nebras is lovely. 💖🥰
@VeronicaSays I admire your cognitive control, Verónica:) I was all over when I attempted the choosing of 10!
I’m definitely feeling your festive look!! Black opium le parfum has me in a chokehold too!! One of my purchases of the year ❤
V Canto "Lucrethia" is very similar to the original YSL "Black Opium but it's better quality and last 2x as long before it starts to fade. I love the smell of Black Opium.. it's the one of the few designer scents, sold at Sephora and Macy's that I actually like. 🤓
Hi Zhane! 💖 Yes, the Le Parfum flanker is a surprise hit for the year!
@@VeronicaSays Are you at the Airport in L.A.? On a layover in another city? Or are you back home? The weather was rough in the Eastern half if the country.
@@patr70 we travel back tomorrow.
@@VeronicaSays OK. Enjoy your last night in LA. 🌠
Hey girl hey! 👋🏻😘 Interesting line up across the spectrum of niche and designer. Thank you for this vid! Oh no…..poor Horchata 😢 somehow I knew you’d mention it. I don’t know how to put my top purchase down here - jeez that is hard 🤷🏼♀️ It might be Lush Lord of Misrule if you go by number of wears. Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea is there too and Merchants of Venice Rococo. YES you look beautiful and festive! 🎅🏻🎄 hope you have a great weekend!
Thank youuuuu Jill! 💖🥰 Hey, I'm glad I tried Vanille de Horchata. It's always fun to explore new ones, regardless of the outcome! So thanks for introducing me to it. Sex and the Sea is a "wow" fragrance! Good choices. 🫶🫶🫶
For me, mugler alien goddess intense, burberry goddess, and kayali yum pistachio all made it to the top of my list for 2023! I also enjoyed boss the scent magnetic. thank you Veronica.
Excellent selections! You smelled GOOD this year! 🥰🥰🥰
6:23 for some reason I had to get rid of that one -black opium. But it’s because vanilla turns sweet in me. But in winter the coffee note can shine bright.
Awww that's too bad! You don't like sweet fragrances?
Yes I love the Valentino BIR Intense! It’s beautiful!
I totally agree. A great one! 🥰
Good morning my dear! I am so excited to enjoy this video this morning!🤗🥰let me see what you have here !
Hi lovely! 💖 Thank you so much for joining me this morning! 🥰🥰🥰
@@VeronicaSays you are welcome! You have amazing perfumes!! 🤗🥰
I didn´t notice the festive color scheme at first but now that you mention it😉A great video as always!
Thank you so much! 🥰
At 12:10 Alien "Goddess" Intense and YSL "Black Opium" are two of the very few designer fragrances sold at Sephora and Macy's that I actually like. I just discovered Alien "Goddess" Intense last month.. it's a pretty "tropical" scent and is really good 🏝🏖
Yes! Both are wonderful! Glad you're enjoying Alien Goddess Intense. I think it's just awesome! 🫶💖🥰
Oh! We both (hubs and I) wore clive christian blonde amber, and fell in love all over, 😆, yeah a definite love in 2023!
I really want to try Blonde Amber! Reviews are great 🥰🥰🥰
Leisure in paradise…. Yes! My most worn fragrance of 2023. I can’t get enough.
A glorious summer delight! 🥳🥳🥳
Loved this video! I feel like I’ve missed you? Long week I guess!! Great choices! I love Alien Intense, Blanch Bete & Oajan, Malibu Party In The Bay & Leisure In Paradise!! Wow! Great list! Excited to see what 2024 brings!❤
Hiiii Jackie! 🥰💖 Aw how sweet I haven't posted to the other channel in a while but I do have a video for it. Maybe that's why? Glad we have some shared loves from this list.🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊
Oh wow love to see fails as well 🎉
Yes! Not everything works for everyone, you know?
Happy holidays Veronica! Love your top 10/20 of 2023.
I totally get it not feeling right to add PRs to the list, but coming from you and knowing your values I would totally trust they were true loves...and I can't say that about all creators.
Next year, bring them all!
🎉🎉
Well thank you soooo much! 💖 I appreciate you! Hope you have a fabulous holiday and New Year! 🥰🥰🥰
You listed some of my favorites... Blanche Bete, Cavort, and Black Opium Le Parfum!
Yessss these are GORGEOUS!! 💖
Thank you for recommending Kate Spade's NY Sparkle and Swiss Army First Snow... I love them both!
I'm so glad you enjoy them both! That's awesome! 🥰💖🥰💖
Really enjoying Sugar Leather right now. I get LOTS of compliments, even after I can't smell it on me anymore.
Hi Candice! I can totally imagine that! It's a really cool fragrance! 🥰💖
Blanche Bete is a masterpiece. I’m savoring my decant but, I am absolutely getting a full bottle of that one very soon!
Yes! Glad it's a win for you! I think it's just wonderful! 💖🥰
You’ve made some good purchases🤩🤩. I’m wearing Blanche Bete today as it is extremely cool because of the rain earlier 🤍🤍. I only had one fail from the six blind buys, the rest were all good😍😍. Most of the fragrances I bought were sampled before so I’m happy with that👌👌. If I can just have the discipline stop buying and wear what I have🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. Stay gorgeous 🥰🥰
Thank you, Pinkie! 💖 Oh, that darn discipline part! 😆😆😆 Blanche Bete on a rainy day sounds divine! 🫶
My top gifted purchase is Bana Banana by L’Artisan Parfumeur
Also I purchased myself 402 by Bon Parfumeur and both are BIG HITS
thanks
For sharing and have a great weekend ❤
Yes! I know you love both of these. Thanks so much, Frances! 💖 🥰
Alien Goddess Intense is surprisingly good.
I agree!
Hi Veronica, i have quite a few on your list. BDK Creme, Material, Bake were good purchases for me this year. I think silky woods was my top buy this year. I want to slow down next year as i have a lot. Good video ❤
You purchased some great ones this year - enjoy!!! Thank you 💖🙏
If you have Tonka Sesame from EPC it layers so well under Black Opium Le Pafum! It’s my favorite 2023 combo 🎉
I don't have it but that sounds like a great combo! Thank you for sharing! 🥰💖
I totally know what you mean about going down the Amouage rabbit hole! I have ended up with Journey Woman, Memoir Woman, and my favorites that I got are Guidance and Overture Woman! More that I want to try, and not just from the women's line. I tried Material, and wanted to love it so much, but as soon as I put it on my skin it got really sharp and horrible. Oh well.
Hi Sarah! 💖 Oh no! Sorry Material was a bust for you! 😩 But glad some of the other Amouages worked out. 👍👍👍
Leisure in Paradise: 200% agree!!! On me does not last but what a scent!
It's divine! 🥰💖 I wish it lasted longer too, but it's not bad.
@VeronicaSays yes, not bad at all really. The joy from the first atomization to me is worth it, just like that.
Lol😂😂😂 Aw the silly promises we make to ourselves. I can 💯 relate. ❤
Girl... right?! 😂🤦♀️ Like, no.
I agree with you about the Vilhelm bottles - I think it's fun! My favorites were Thameen Bravi, Givenchy Hot Couture, Chloe Nomade Absolu de Parfum, Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum, Amouage Portrayal Woman, Ormaie Yvonne, Une Nuit Nomade Memory Motel, Arquiste Ella, J'ose by Eisenberg, Agent Provocateur L'Agent, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum AND Black Opium Extreme both amazing, and Gallagher Behold Patchouli!❤🔥
Hi Annette! 💖 You purchased a whole gang of beauties in 2023! 🎊🎊🎊
Love Alien Goddess Intense and Black Opium Le Parfum too but the one that made my eyes roll back in my head was Lune Feline.
Hi Linda! 💖🥰 Lune Feline is special. 👍👍👍
I will not be able to comment as much but I will rewatch when I get home
You don't need to worry! Just knowing you are watching warms my heart. I know you are ride or die and I appreciate you! 💖💖💖 Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Your list is the business. I can't complain on any of the perfumes that made the list.
Thank youuuuu, Adrienne! Glad you enjoyed the list 🥰💖
I really want to try Santal Basmati. It sounds right up my alley. I love PdM Oajan on anyone. Me, my hubby, the dog…
My favorite purchase this year was Jo Malone Golden Vanilla. Just a perfect, year round, go anywhere fragrance. ❤
Hi Christy! A round of Oajan for all! Love that!! 💖🥰 We could all use a reliable vanilla for anywhere.
Burberry Goddess is my all time new favorite perfume
I can understand why! I enjoy it. 🥰🥰🥰
My top purchase of 2024 was definitely Amouage - Guidance, followed very closely by Guerlain - Vanilla Planifolia Extrait 21! Two of my absolute favourites!! 😍😍
Beautiful selections! 🎊🥳 Thank you for sharing! 🥰🥰
5th Ave 21:46 is amazing 😊
I agree! Glad I picked it up! 💖🥳
Heyyyyyyyyyy Boo!! Catching up on my girls reviews 💖💖💖💖 You are looking absolutely stunning 😍
Thank youuuuu Marcy!! Good to see you back although we all love to live vicariously through your amazing travels!
Yes!!! BO Le parfum...such an amazing scent and gets prettier and stronger the longer it sits. A vanilla for the grown and sexy for sure!
That's exactly right! 💯🫶💖
I enjoy your diverse mentions! 🌹❣ Yes, Blanche Bete is either a love or hate. For me, it was a scrubber. I find it way too cloying and nauseating. If they just toned it down a little I could have seen myself loving it.
Thank you so much! 🥰💖 And thanks for sharing your thoughts on Blanche Bete. I do understand! 💯👌🏼
That's a solid round-up. I've very intrigued by some of these. I love Blanche Bête. Hmm hard to pick a favorite this year, maybe Moonmilk by Stora Skuggan. If you love Sandalwood it's worth trying (plus the bottle is fun.)
I definitely love sandalwood! Will be posting a video on my current faves. Moonmilk is now on my "must try" list. Thank you again for the suggestion!!
I'm happy to hear that! I hope it works for you.@@VeronicaSays
We share a love for Blanche Bete!🥰 Winners for me this year were Solstice Scents "Nightgown" (gorgeous creamy white floral), Perfumology "Sudu Te" (Tropical Tea scent), Oscar de la renta "Alibi Eau Sensuelle" (warm musky-sweet skin), Alkemia "The Honored Ghosts" (one of the best fruity gourmands I've smelled), and D&G Velvet Love (gorgeous carnation scent)!💯💯💯💖
Thanks for sharing your top 2023 buys! The Honored Ghosts and Nightgown sound appealing to me. 💖💖💖
@@VeronicaSays Yes! if you enjoy fragrances like Terracotta, Fracas, Versace Blonde, Amarige you will most likely enjoy Nightgown. Take care
@@catladyrhonda9904 I do! 🎊🎊🎊
My best discovery this year is the creed silver white mountain. Most enjoyable creed on me.
What a lovely scent! 💖🥰
Thanks for the fun video beautiful! I want to get my nose on Material. I would also like to get my nose on more from Vilhelm. I smelled Poets of Berlin and I’m liking it. 😊
Thank you so much! Material is worth checking out for sure. 👍👍👍
So awesome when your fragrance buys are loves❣ Those fails hurt😩 I love the Zoologist art on their bottles and Cow is adorable🤗 I have not tried any, sadly. They sound a bit challenging. I'd say my fav purchase of 2023 was a tie between Guidance and Bianco Latte. Maybe BL comes in just a smidge higher if I have to choose. I know I'm very late to this game, but a sample of Mula Mula had me fall in deep love💘 and a FB will be my next purchase! Material is beautiful and on my wish list with Overture. I need to explore Vilhelm more, a sample of Room Service convinced me I would def love at least one or more from the brand. I'll be trying Moon Carnival now, too! And YES! You look gorgeous in your holiday colors😍
Thank you so much, Tonia! 💖 Yeah... the fails suck but it's all part of the fun, I suppose! Guidance and Bianco Latte are wonderful. And listen, you're NEVER late to a fragrance party! Smelling good is timeless. 💯💯💯
@@VeronicaSays Great way of putting it!!! 😉💗
Hi Veronica ❤ love to see your best of the year 😊 I need to do it too, I am so busy otherwise that I am getting lazy with my videos 😅
Hi! It's really fun (and challenging) to reflect on what we purchased or loved during the year. 🥰💖
Love Alien Goddess intense❤
Amazing fragrance! 💖💖💖
It’s such a let down when a fragrance falls apart on your skin. I’m glad you had some beautiful loves to make up for it 😊
Right? Darn! 😂 It's all good. So many beauties to explore.
Ooo I’d love to see your thoughts on Zoologist
Thank you for weighing in! 👍👍👍
Love your video as usual 😊. I bought at your recommendation Santal Kardamon Maison Lancôme and is one of the best findings for me in 2023. And I also bought Tubereuse Castane Maison Lancôme. Best tubereuse and chestnut fragrance ever. Nobody talks about it and it is a pity. It is divine. Seta by Moresque is great also. Light and airy but with Mhyr. One of the best.
Hi Diana! 🥰 Wonderful! Glad you are enjoying Santal Kardamon. It's beautiful, and so is Tubereuses Castane and Seta. I have all three. Really good!!
Would love to hear about Zoologist! They always sound intriguing
Thank you for weighing in! 👍
Ohhhh! I have to get a sample of Creme de Cuir. That’s not one I hear many people talk about.
Hi Alexis! Yes, please let me know your thoughts on it. It's a cool one! 💖🥰
Hey Veronica 🙋🏾♀️, I'm Listening and driving
Hiiii Latonya! 🫶💖🥰
Love these videos.
Thank you, LuuLuu! 💖
I love Moon Carnival too. It's a beautiful floral. Gucci Bloom Intense turned out to win me over the most this year. Thanks!
Gucci Bloom Intense is also lovely! Glad you love Moon Carnival. 🥰💖
Zafeer Oud Vanille by Alexandre J was my #1 this year. It is so creamy, comforting, alluring. I receive so many compliments on it. I like so many of the beauties you shared💜
Hi! I really need to try some Alexandre J in 2024. Seems like there are some stunners in the bunch. Thank you so much! 💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰
Yes my faves are Valentino DBIR Intense and Black Opium Le parfum ❤❤❤
Hi Melinda! 🥰💖 Both are wonderful! 💯
Black Opium Le Parfum is a solid 10 for me lol. Soooo delicious 🤤
Me too. It's super good! 🥰🥰🥰
Hey twin, heeeyy! Blanche Bete is one of my best purchases of 2023 hands down ❤❤
Hi beautiful Lala! Yes! Hooray for Blanche Bete! 🥳🥳🥳
Montale’s Honey Aoud and Amouage’s Lilac Love are top two!
Hi Katie! Beautiful fragrances! 💖💖💖
My favorite this year in order:
Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Say Anything
YSL Libre Intense
Versace Dylan Turquoise
FdB Santal Complet
CK My Euphoria
CSP Vanille Extreme
Swiss Arabian Layali
Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum (gold bottle)
💝Honorable mention vintage find: LouLou Blue from Cacharel! 😊
That's quite a list! I have Girls Can Do Anything - super lovely fragrance! Black Orchid in the gold bottle is 💣 💣 💣
I havent tried Leisure in Paradise yet but its so high on my list. It sounds so lovely
Hi Jeanique! 🥰💖 I hope you get ot sample it. The opening is chef's kiss!
@@VeronicaSays I ended up ordering from for the scent of it on your recommendation. And while I was grabbing Tobacco Pod (because gourmand tobacco? yes thank u), I also picked up Gardenia Colada, and it definitely wet my appetite for more Pina Colada adjacent fragrances. Because how fun is that accord?
Good for YOU! Do let me know your thoughts on Tobacco Pod. I sampled Gardenia Colada and think the note combo is BRILLIANT
My top purchase of 2023 was definitely Hibiscus Mahajád from Maison Crivelli. Wore that all summer long. Got tons of compliments. And it was just so nice to wear. I can't wait for it to get warm again, just so I van pull it out.
Fabulous! 💖🥰 I haven't had much luck with this house, but my peers on RUclips adore many of the fragrances. 👍👍👍
Sorriso from Profumum Roma was my favorite thos year! Definitely a masterpiece gourmand in my opinion. I'm a sucker for anything chocolate.
I've heard great reviews of this fragrance! 💖💖💖
Love your eyes and nails…. Weird? … love your eye look and nail polish! 😁. Great list Veronica ❤
Thank you sooooo much! 🥰💖🥰💖
Hi gorgeous, Thank you for sharing these. Your descriptions are always so eye-opening and intelligent. I did not care for Blanche Bete 😂 Definitely turned me off right away .... the sample went in the trash. Black Opium Le Parfum, on the other hand, was a strong like for me! I agree with your description for that one. I strongly disliked Cow by Zoologist ... Not for me. I think Zoologist as a house is just not for me. Another fail for me this year was Kayali Yum Pistachio fragrance .... What a confusing synthetic mess on my skin. It's hard for me to pick just one "win" this year. I had a few. I loved Montale's Vanilla Extasy - it was probably the most reached-for bottle in my whole collection during 2023. Reminds me of a more complex Flowerbomb. I was really taken back by Jo Malone's Oud & Bergamot. As someone who hates Oud I expected to turn it down right away. But it turns out it did absolute magic on my skin - the Oud is so subtle, smooth, and elegant. The only downside was the longevity. Lastly, I fell in love with Trish McEvoy's "Trish" perfume. It has one of the most addicting Tonka/Musk combinations I've ever smelled. The opening is aquatic and it reminds me a lot of some of the fragrances I adored back in the 2000's. Just a very unique composition overall. :))
Hi! Thanks for sharing some of your 2023 fragrance experiences. Let me tell you, Trish McEvoy is underrated! I am going to retry Trish. Thank you for this reminder. I recently purchased Fragrance X from her line. 💖💖💖
Hi Veronica! I love watching your videos! And I did notice the beautiful festive colors on you today. Of all the ones you shared here, I have 1…that’s the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum. And I absolutely love it!!! Definitely one of my favorites. So far I only have the travel size, but once that’s done, I’m definitely going to need a full size bottle 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Thank you so much, Marlene! 💖🥰 Black Opium Le Parfum is divine! Sexy in a bottle. Glad you love it!
Yes... Creme de Cuir is one of my best purchases of the year! Along with Zoologist Harvest Mouse, Oriza LeGrand Le Regent and Armani Magenta Tanzanite.
Oooh Magenta Tanzanite is LOVELY! Glad you're loving Creme de Cuir! 🥰
Okay friend I’m convinced I need to try Material. I thought I had a sample but I can’t find it
Let me know if you can't find it! 😉😉😉
Hi Veronica. These sound like wonderful picks! Crème de Cuir is sounding pretty good... I'm not the biggest fan of leather, but have a few fragrances with that note. I love all 4 of my BDK fragrances. might have to sample it...😊
I have to wear BO le parfum again. I think I wore it right before I lost my sense of smell when I got Covid. Maybe my nose was playing tricks on me...🤨
Loving the festive look and the necklace is very pretty. ❤
Thank you so much, Cat! 💖🥰 COVID definitely played tricks on my sense of smell. Try again at least one more time. And if you can get a sample of Creme de Cuir, let me know what you think of it. 👍👍👍
Soleil de Feu i really want to try! Balmain Ambre Gris dominated 2023 for me. It's my favorite perfume of all time. So mad that Balmain discontinued it but hey If I smelled it every day I would be a happy camper. Love Donna Born in Roma Intense and I agree its very sexy
Do try Soleile de Feu! It's lovely. 💖🥰 It's so disappointing when our fave fragrances are discontinued. 😔
Hey Veronica!! Let’s hear the list
Thanks for watching today, Liz! 🫶🫶🫶
Looking fabulous as always! 🥰🫶😍It is so hard to avoid buying repetitive fragrances specially in the boozy spicy vanilla category😆awesome picks!👏
Thank you, friend! 🥰 And YES, AMEN to that! Temptation calls, and we answer. 😂😂😂
I’m still deciding on my top 2023 purchase. It’s hard! You look amazing as always
Thank you, Liz! Looking forward to hearing your year-end selections! Yesss, it is hard to choose! 😩
Alien Goddess Intense was one of my favorites too this year! 😇🥰 Also Andromeda, La Capitale, Amarige, JLo Still, Montale Gold Flowers, and Zoologist Bee!
Hi Jennifer! I love how diverse your list is, and that it included Still! Woohoo!! 🥰🥰🥰
I love all of these! ❤️❤️
Thank you Tatiana! 💖💖💖
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for watching, Pamela! 💖🥰
Lovely choices!! One of my biggest wins this year was from the house of Untamed- called Running with the Wolves - a gem of a cherry 🍒 perfume with some tuberose in the background. I found myself going back over & over to spray it. Its just such a neat scent, I recommend getting a sample. my biggest compliment getter this year was robert piguet's petite fracas! such a delicious pear/chocolate/tuberose mix. Yasss Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense was one of my most used bottles this year and its probably my favorite "night out" perfume at the moment. top fragrance in the "cheapie" category was finery's not another cherry, and finally my top summer fragrance this year was montale's orchid powder 🥰🥰🥰happy holidays
Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅 Running With Wolves - I'll need to check that out! Fracas is one of my all-time favorite tuberose perfumes. I have a back up. 😉😉😉
Crème de Cuir was also a favorite of mine. It really exceeded my expectations.
Wonderful! 💖 Thanks for sharing your experience. A great one!
Blanche bete is high on my want list!! I loooove milky perfumes. Alien Goddess Intense was my favorite for 2023!! And ofc OG Alien! And VS Bare, Armani My Way Parfum, Initio Musk Therapy, Boss The Scent for her Magnetic, La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal, Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night🥰
Hi Lucille! 💖 Seems we share a bunch of loves. Especially Alien! 🥳🥳🥳
@@VeronicaSays 😘
I think Oriana was probably my most successful buy this year, but sometimes I don't remember what I picked up when, lol. I have too many fragrances!
Hi lovely! 💖🥰 Yes! Oriana is so pretty. And I know what you mean. It gets confusing! 😩
I love crème de cuir 1:47
A good one! 🎉🎉🎉
Another amazing video! Wonderful line up! And you look so lovely ! 💕💕
Hiiii Roxanne! Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Veronica ❤️❤️❤️ You look lovely and festive 🥰 It’s so hard to choose the best purchases of the year
Thank you, Georgia! 💖 Yes, it IS hard to choose! 😆
Stunning choices! I am intrigued about Andrea Maack Pavilion you wrote on the pinned message. And yes a Zoologist video would be wonderful! I also own Snowy Owl (and Bee) and really would love to expand my Zoologist collection (looking at Harvest Mouse for example) 💖
Hi Patricia! 💖🥰 Andrea Maack has an intriguing lineup. The discovery set is worth checking out. And thanks for weighing in on the Zoologist question.
Love your festive look my friend!! That nail colour is gorgeous! ✨I really did like Blanche Bête but there was smokiness in the dry down that bothered me. Love Black Opium le Parfum! I want to try Crème de cuir! I've been seeing some hype starting for it lately 👀 OMG NY 5th ave ..last time you mentioned it I thought it sounded amazing, on my list to try! 😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you, Tammy! 💖🥰 Hope you get to try Creme de Cuir and New York 5th Avenue. It's crazy how our wishlists and "must try" lists are just never-ending! So many to explore!
Moon Carnival really is a winner! I ordered a sample because of LuuLuu and I was so impressed. Burberry London EPD, the one with the Burberry cloth on the bottle 😂, smells similar-ish to my nose.
Oh wonderful! Glad you love it. Burberry London is fabulous, too! 💖🥰💯