Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying the heat and, of course, smelling fabulous! I'm back with another exciting update on my fragrance journey, fresh off a new order from my go-to decant spot, Hyggescent. If you're looking to explore new scents without the commitment of a full bottle, seriously, check them out – their selection and service are top-notch.
As the summer temperatures really start to climb, I've found myself gravitating towards lighter, fresher, and more complex musks and citrus notes, a slight shift from my usual love for heavy vanillas, ambers, and spices. Good news: none of the scents on my latest list are boring! They're all incredibly interesting and have delivered truly enjoyable wearing experiences.
Here's a peek at my recent haul and some standout stars:
I snagged a fantastic variety of decants, including: Mohra, Jasper Rouge, Vulcan Feu, North Stag Expressions Quatre IV, Madawi, Voux Violette, Petra, Essence de Blanc, Coastal, Vanille Drama, Eternal Musk, Lemon Dulci, Fig Fete, Khair Fusion, Khamrah Dukhan, Opulent Dubai, Niche Emarati Remas, Khair Felicity, The Kingdom for Women, and Kashan. Phew!
While I genuinely enjoyed them all, a few have truly captured my heart and will be in heavy rotation this summer:
- Niche Emarati Remas: This is unlike any other fruity mango scent I own. It’s perfectly unisex, yet incredibly complex and rich. A true summer gem!
- Fig Fete: Calling all Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower fans! This smells absolutely identical – a sweet, bright fig that is so uplifting and pleasant.
- Eternal Musk: This is simply the perfect musk. It's sweet, soft, and powdery, an effortless reach for any time of day when you just want to smell fresh and clean. The projection is moderate, so it wears a bit louder than a true skin scent.
- Kashan: This one completely surprised me! There aren't many reviews out there, but let me tell you, if you're a fan of the Angel Dust extrait profile, this is your girl. It's a delightful take on a woody musk, dusty, soft, peppery, and subtly sweet. I was so pleasantly surprised!
- North Stag Expressions Quatre IV: One of the sweetest, spiced yet fresh citrus fragrances.
- Petra: Just beautiful!
- Vanille Drama: Identical to Vanilla Diorama and one I will likely purchase in the coming months.
Speaking of full bottles, Vanille Drama is definitely on my radar for a full-size purchase, and Khamrah Dukhan might be joining it soon!
A few pro-tips from my testing:
- If you're eyeing God of Fire, then Vulcan Feu and Opulent Dubai are worth sniffing out. They smell so similar, you can take your pick!
- For those who adore Madawi but not its price tag, Ramz Gold is your go-to alternative.
- And for fans of The Wedding Silk Santal, The Kingdom for Women and Khair Felicity offer a similar airy, vanilla dream vibe. Both are beautifully reminiscent of the original.
- Petra is the only one I'm still on the fence about getting a full bottle of. It does smell like Quattro Pizzi, so if you don't own that, definitely grab a decant! It's a gorgeous aroma, I just don't know if I need a whole 100ml.
No matter your personal taste or preferred notes, I always recommend Hyggescent as your first stop for decants. Their wide selection and great prices are unbeatable, and their quick shipping and excellent packaging just add to the fantastic experience.
Happy sniffing, and stay fragrant, beautiful people!
Lexie