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Annie Wilson's avatar

Sadly, it seems barely anyone has moved on from Santal 33 in San Francisco. It's like everyone takes a bath in it every day and are stoked to be basic.

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

Lol! I haven’t smelled it in a while actually but that’s so interesting! Matiere Premiere Santal Austral I think is a really beautiful alternative that’s a bit more interesting. 🥰

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Hermeshuns's avatar

See also; Tom Ford Black Orchid 15 years ago 💔

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

100 percent!

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AA. Adams's avatar

Loved this post and completely agree!!!!

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

Thank you for the comment! So glad you enjoyed! 🥰💅🏻

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Martin's avatar

Remember when Barneys basically started using Santal 33 as room spray?

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

lol yes. Unrelated I also have bad memories of TF’s black orchid bc when I worked there they used it as air freshener in the toilets 😂😂

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Wallis Jewelry Connoisseur's avatar

Love this post! It’s possible to wear department store fragrances vs niche fragrances too. I try to keep my fragrances under $200.

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

Oh I also like Burberry Her too! I’ll def try the Dior one you mentioned next time I’m out. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

100 percent! I included niche more so because they’re more unheard of and similar price point to BR540. However there are amazing options under 200 even from non dept store brands like Henry Rose, Ellis Brooklyn and Kayali. Non related to BR540 I also like Burberry Goddess Eau De Parfum 🥰

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Wallis Jewelry Connoisseur's avatar

I’ll have to test the Burberry one! I like Burberry Her ( it’s by Francis Kurkdjian!) and Burberry Her Elixer. You should try Doiriviera by Dior. I think FK made that one too. My sister generously bought me a bottle.

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Phillip Salem's avatar

Epic.

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Grace Soldatos Brown's avatar

Thank you !!

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