Luckyscent sample suggestions

Continuing my sniffing education in the new world (to me) of niche frags - I spent a few hours yesterday reading descriptions of samples offered by luckyscents. Am now totally confused

I already have samples of SL's and MPG's, and a wonderful sample sniff pack from Renee of a variety of frags but am bewildered by the plethora of perfumers and scents that are available, and would like to experiment with new offerings - or at least new to my nose, to expand my norms. I am probably very "old-fashioned" in tastes , since I am a resolute Guerlain wearer, but am willing to try some new things.

Have decided definitely on Parfums DelRae: Amoureuse & Bois de Paradis - since I have read many interesting reviews.

and am dithering about:
People of the Labyrinths - Amaze Parfum
Parfums De Nicolai, Maharanih
Anne Pliska - Eau de Parfum
La Maison de la Vanille -Vanille Divine des Tropiques

This is based only on descriptions on their site - with a few cross-references where possible in Basenotes.

But my "dither list" is open to change - substitutions, additions and would like some guidance. Can afford to get about 10-15 samples.

The profusion of perfumers is making me dizzy!!!!

HELP

Thanks Joy! Will take a peek at your wardrobe and please look at mine too if anything interests you. I now have the proper tools to make decants, thanks to encouragement from Renee. Old house pantry sounds great (my pantry just got the new roof on today)

I do read the reviews on MUA from time to time - but find many of them less than useful - probably since many of the young members describe things as “old lady stinky” - lol - and many of the scents so described are my favs. Have to admit that I find other reviewers more precise.

I'm happily opening packages that arrived today - the last of my Xmas gifts from DH. Yippeeeeee. Am going to have a deliciously scented holiday and will spend my month off from school in an orgy of sniffing.

Apres l'Ondee arrived from Scent Direct – surprise – because it was out of stock for a while.

SL Datura Noir arrived from Beauty Habit, with a nice note and a bunch of samples.
the samples are (question mark after ones I’ve never heard of):

Regina Harris Frankincense Myrrh Rose Maroc Perfume oil (?)
Hazel’s perfume (?)
Cologne a L'Italienne, Institut Tres Bien (?)
SL Sa Majeste La Rose

The other box was from Fragrance.net - MPG Bahiana, which I loved as soon as I sampled it, so too for the other bottle - MPG Fleur Des Comores.

They also included samples; one of Giorgio - which I have sniffed in Dept Stores and don't care for, and one of something called "Exceptional" (?).
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Thanks Beachroses. I think my nose works the opposite way. If they smell too much alike I get them confused. I think I need contrasts. But perhaps when my nose is better trained I'll have the ablility to make more subtle distinctions. I know that when I'm in the garden - I appreciate the variations in my roses when I do some other sniffing in between - like sweet pea, or lily.

Ah - got it Beachroses

I've been exploring Carons - more of them - that do have similarites... and prior to that was doing roses

Will look into the am/pm approach - great idea, becuae it will give me a chance to sample more.

How'd you like the Apres L'Ondee btw?

Many thanks MiaKulpa.

Have only one L'Artisan sample - have Tubéreuse - as yet untested because it just got here.

This world of niche scents is totally new to me - I've been a basic Guerlain, Worth, Caron, Lancome etc person for over 40 years (I guess this is called mainstream), so don't assume anything

But I'm delighted so far with all these new sniffies. Have only had one disaster so far - tried a sample called Hazel's last night and had to take two showers to scrub off - smelled like burning rubber and car exhaust on me.

MiaKulpa - Thanks for the warm welcome and am exploring aedes site - and the beautyhabit sample packs too ( this is now making me want to sniff everything).

Someone should start a course called Niche Frags 101
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Hi Therese - took your suggestion and Ambre Russe and Bois de Paradis are also on the way. Looks like I'll be sampling for months - yea!!!!!!

LOL - Hmmm ...scents by culture, ethnic preferences in top notes....I think I could invent a great anthro course

Have been perusing the "Malle" sample selections in Perfumed Court - since I have no clue about any of them - the ones that leap out at me via reviews/ descriptions are:

Le Parfum de Thérèse - which sounds like something I would love, because of the jasmine
Un Rose - as a rose person - this will continue my quest to sniff rose scents
En Passant sounds fascinating - I love the time of year when all the lilac bushes around my house are in bloom

Should I get the 3 sample set - or are there other must sniffs from Malle?

Added Carnal Flower to list - thanks Renee, and will wait to see if FM sends me free samples before ordering (filled out the questionnaire) - thanks for the heads up Joy.

Hi Sirena, Welcome! (hows the weather in Trinidad? - sigh - I envy you since it is freezing here) - I wish I was organized - or at least more organized - this sample stuff is all so new to me I'm all over the place - will prolly take Beachroses suggestion and get a system.
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Did not luck out - no samples for me - they dropped me a note:

"After reading your questionnaire, I think you could love IRIS POUDRE.
Nevertheless, if you were to pay us a visit at Barneys New york, I would also show you UNE FLEUR DE CASSIE"

I guess I will have to break down and go into the city at some point - after New Year's to avoid manic holiday shoppers and holiday returners. Perhaps while there can drop into Caron and view those urns in person.