Hi Wendy, prices are outrageous right now, that's my opinion on that. Good for you finding a decant of Sous le Vent. I love this perfume and my Mother gave me a huge bottle of it years back for my Birthday when it was re-released in a magnificent stopper bottle. It is truly magnificent, I agree with you! You have to buy it when you can find it but sheesh, I can't believe how much they charged you for a decant! That said, it is well worth it anyway. oxJulia
Hi Julia what a beautiful gift you got back in the day! That is so thoughtful of your mom. And yes the decant was a little pricey but for something in such short supply I was okay with it. Plus frankly out of curiosity I was looking at a few decanters and their prices rival that for things that are still available. It's all getting out of hand!
I broke my no buy. I can’t stop. Lol. I know just how you feel. It’s a hobby for me. My latest is eccentric molecules, Molecule 01. Always glad to see your videos!!
Hi Wendy! What a treat to watch your video! My collection is large by my standards so I try to stay on a low buy. I sample occasionally but like you, I have to really love a perfume to add it to my collection. This year I bought BUBS of a few of my favs before they disappear. I’m really curious about the new Guerlain release but I’m not a big fan of cherry blossom notes. You’re doing great with your no buy! Stay strong! 😊
Hey, Wendi! It’s always great to catch up with you. Hooray for buying Sous le Vent! I have always been curious about this one. I have tried Lilac Love and I adored it! I remember it feeling quite romantic and comforting. I am currently on a no buy, but I would eventually like to get this one.
Hi DD! Hope you are doing well. Sous le Vent is so gorgeous and retro I'm glad to be at least able to experience it. And Lilac Love really is so lovely! The white and green floral plus cocoa powder really works.
Congratulations on the guerlain, not in an enabler kinda way, but yay that you allowed yourself something rare but didn’t let it drag you back into the abyss. Ahhh I didn’t catch that your last rose video was about light and breezy roses so was wondering why no La fille de Berlin. I only recently discovered that one-got a freeby from one of my bell jar purchases and really like the Berlin rose….’i feel empty like a wound that’s healed over’. So much poetry.
No it didn't end up in a FragranceNet haul thank God. And La Fille de Berlin is a top love but that is for another rose list. Hope you are well Kelly ❤
I want to add, I miss the Old Amouage. I think I have bitched about this before! They have discontinued Beloved, which is one of my faves. Have you tried this one? It does have a little resemblance to Aromatics Elixir (which I also have). It’s like a more feminine, “fancy” take on AE.
Oh I have Beloved and it is like AE just a hint easier to wear. I can't believe they DCd it that is a classic! Amouage is putting out so many perfumes I can't and won't even keep track. I do like some of the repackaging but that's it.
Hey Wendi do you have any opinion on Samsara vs Bois des Iles? I tried the latter recently and think it’s great. It gets compared to Samsara on fragrantica, but I’ve never tried Samsara. Curious if you’re familiar with BdI and know if they truly are alike.
Hey Wendy! I have had Lilac Love in my collection for 3 years and I STILL can’t decide whether or not to declutter it. I have no idea what to make of it or when to wear it. I have so many other fragrances I prefer over that one. My favorite from Amouage is the Love Tuberose.
I just recently bought the new version of Guerlain Mitsouko -Eau de Parfum . Purely as a sentimental purchase to remind me of my mother . It somehow smells the same but better ? I remember hers was really overpowering but this new formula has the essence of it but it’s more user friendly I guess 🤣 . I know that sounds bizarre but it is what it is . I also bought the joe Malone Honeysuckle and Davana Cologne…. It is amazing but true to joe Malone it does not last unless you spray it onto clothing
Hi Monique! I've been so curious about some of those "reformulations" I know they have been trying to stay as true to the source as they can, with what they have. I'm glad it has its essence still I know what you mean by that. And Mitsouko is gorgeous.
Hi Wendy, prices are outrageous right now, that's my opinion on that. Good for you finding a decant of Sous le Vent. I love this perfume and my Mother gave me a huge bottle of it years back for my Birthday when it was re-released in a magnificent stopper bottle. It is truly magnificent, I agree with you! You have to buy it when you can find it but sheesh, I can't believe how much they charged you for a decant! That said, it is well worth it anyway. oxJulia
Hi Julia what a beautiful gift you got back in the day! That is so thoughtful of your mom. And yes the decant was a little pricey but for something in such short supply I was okay with it. Plus frankly out of curiosity I was looking at a few decanters and their prices rival that for things that are still available. It's all getting out of hand!
Missed you! And congratulations on the 75 days of no buy. You're an inspiration.
Thank you! I have more time coming up so hopefully I'll be able to post a bit more. Thank you for your note ❤️
I broke my no buy. I can’t stop. Lol. I know just how you feel. It’s a hobby for me. My latest is eccentric molecules, Molecule 01. Always glad to see your videos!!
Well technically I did go too so we can break things together 😆
Hi Wendy! What a treat to watch your video! My collection is large by my standards so I try to stay on a low buy. I sample occasionally but like you, I have to really love a perfume to add it to my collection. This year I bought BUBS of a few of my favs before they disappear.
I’m really curious about the new Guerlain release but I’m not a big fan of cherry blossom notes.
You’re doing great with your no buy! Stay strong! 😊
I am totally on team back up. If you know you love it it'll be gone so better to find it while you can. Thanks for your note Petunia!
I would like to thank you for recommending me Roses n Roses.... I adore it ❤❤❤
Oh I'm glad you like it! It is so much more than its neon pink bottle.
@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 exactly I love it in the same way I love YSL Parisienne ☺️😁💖
Hey, Wendi! It’s always great to catch up with you. Hooray for buying Sous le Vent! I have always been curious about this one. I have tried Lilac Love and I adored it! I remember it feeling quite romantic and comforting. I am currently on a no buy, but I would eventually like to get this one.
Hi DD! Hope you are doing well. Sous le Vent is so gorgeous and retro I'm glad to be at least able to experience it. And Lilac Love really is so lovely! The white and green floral plus cocoa powder really works.
Congratulations on the guerlain, not in an enabler kinda way, but yay that you allowed yourself something rare but didn’t let it drag you back into the abyss. Ahhh I didn’t catch that your last rose video was about light and breezy roses so was wondering why no La fille de Berlin. I only recently discovered that one-got a freeby from one of my bell jar purchases and really like the Berlin rose….’i feel empty like a wound that’s healed over’. So much poetry.
No it didn't end up in a FragranceNet haul thank God. And La Fille de Berlin is a top love but that is for another rose list. Hope you are well Kelly ❤
I want to add, I miss the Old Amouage. I think I have bitched about this before! They have discontinued Beloved, which is one of my faves. Have you tried this one? It does have a little resemblance to Aromatics Elixir (which I also have). It’s like a more feminine, “fancy” take on AE.
Oh I have Beloved and it is like AE just a hint easier to wear. I can't believe they DCd it that is a classic! Amouage is putting out so many perfumes I can't and won't even keep track. I do like some of the repackaging but that's it.
@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 I should have known that you own this one, too. 😁
@@DD-nu8jt Lol I don't know how to take that🤣🤣🤣
Prices these days are stupid. I shop Mercari or gray sites, generally. I have tried Lilac Love and I adore it! Tfs ❤
I think that I have a very hard cap of about $150 and that's only for a love. Stupid is the word.
Keep it up. I'm on another low buy and the first few weeks are a struggle as I'm not really used to saying "no" to myself😂.
I know even exercising that "no" muscle can be difficult 😅
Hey Wendi do you have any opinion on Samsara vs Bois des Iles? I tried the latter recently and think it’s great. It gets compared to Samsara on fragrantica, but I’ve never tried Samsara. Curious if you’re familiar with BdI and know if they truly are alike.
Hey! I have a lot to say about this, too much to write. How about I just talk about it in my next video? Good question!
Hey Wendy! I have had Lilac Love in my collection for 3 years and I STILL can’t decide whether or not to declutter it. I have no idea what to make of it or when to wear it. I have so many other fragrances I prefer over that one. My favorite from Amouage is the Love Tuberose.
Omg I really want Love Tuberose it's just ... gorgeous. The blinding white flowers. Maybe next year lol😂
@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 it truly is the best out of the Love line…
I just recently bought the new version of Guerlain Mitsouko -Eau de Parfum . Purely as a sentimental purchase to remind me of my mother . It somehow smells the same but better ? I remember hers was really overpowering but this new formula has the essence of it but it’s more user friendly I guess 🤣 . I know that sounds bizarre but it is what it is . I also bought the joe Malone Honeysuckle and Davana Cologne…. It is amazing but true to joe Malone it does not last unless you spray it onto clothing
Hi Monique! I've been so curious about some of those "reformulations" I know they have been trying to stay as true to the source as they can, with what they have. I'm glad it has its essence still I know what you mean by that. And Mitsouko is gorgeous.
I bought Obsession 100ml for 30euro shipped and that is cheap and "no buy" policy...your is not 🤪
Oh yes you did better than I did😆
@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 Oh, Wendi, noooo, because no buy means no buy. We both were noughty.🌹
@@danijel3227 Lol yes!