Patty playing Esperanza the Perfume Fairy Godmother
It’s time for the January Perfume Fairy Godmother post. You can post one thing you are longing for – perfume sample or perfume decant or full bottle.
So here’s how it works – this post will be open for the entire month of January. I’ll start a new one at the beginning of February.
In comments you can list one thing that you are yearning for – a perfume sample of something you are dying to try, a full bottle, decant, or vintage perfume or discontinued perfume you can’t find. If someone has it and can help you out, they can reply to you in comments and then you can arrange to go offline through e-mail to work things out. Please don’t post e-mails in comments unless you spoof them somehow. Caveat Emptor and all that, don’t send people money, check out their references on MUA or Basenotes or the Facebook groups before you send something in a swap.
If it’s a gift, send away. I should note that it’s more likely that a Fairy Godmother will happen along if you are a fairly regular commenter on The Posse and people recognize your name.
I’ll also play Perfume Posse Fairy Godmother and go through the list every month and grant at least 5 (or more) perfume sample wishes. I’ll pick from ones that nobody has been able to help with – I’ll spin my random.org wheel – and send them The Precious.
So what is it that your heart desires? (pulling out wand from the back of the closet and blowing off an inch of dust)
Someone, I thought, made a wish to try the incense that comes with the Fornasetti thingies. I can’t find it anywhere! But if someone was looking for that, I can hook you up. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom.
That was me! Thanks so much, you’re amazing–email sent 🙂
Dear Fairy Godmother,
I’m interested in Serge Lutens, Slumberhouse, or Amouage! There are many from these lines that I haven’t smelled. I’m in the USA and thanks so much! :-)&
Hey, Lori. I could help you out with one sample. I just do one wish at a time. If you have a particular fragrance from one of these lines you would like to try, just e-mail me, and if I have it, I’m happy to send it. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom – Fairy Godmother
Hi Lori,
I can send you several samples of SL – I have Cedre, Fille En Aiguilles, Un Bosi Sepia, and Jeus de Peau – take your pick :-). If interested email me at annat6 at hotmail dot com
I am dying to smell Lanvin Scandal. Any amount would be appreciated
Anna, I *think* I have some of this around, but I”m not exactly sure. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom and I’ll go on the hunt and see if i can find some!
I’m in Cyprus (EU), and my wish is for a sample of Roja Dove’s Neroli extrait.
Dear Fairy Godmother, firstly – great idea!! I’m in London – and I’d love any amount of Amouage Opus V.
Beata, I can help you out with this one. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom – Fairy Godmother
I’m in Australia and would love a sample or small decant, of M.Micallef Note Vanillee if anyone has some to spare!
Dear Fairy Godmother, please, I wish for a tiny sample of Monegal’s “Cuirelle”
Thank you…
I have a 1ml vial of cuirelle that I’m not particularly attached to.
Hi, Elia and thanks a lot
I’m in Israel, if this doesn’t bother you, please send me a word at irreiter(at) hotmail ( you know…dot) com
Dear Fairy Godmother/ Mistress of Magic Positions. Im in Australia and i am desperate to get hold of Azemour les Oranges as it was recommended to in my quest to find a summer frangrance i love as much as my beloved Tom Ford Tabacco and Vanille. Or if you have any other suggestions? 🙂
Hey, Stephanie, I’ve never heard of this. The only Azemour I know is the Parfum d’Empire one. Is that it?
Dear PP Godmother,
I have been a very good ‘sister Godmother’ to several lovely PP godchildren already, so now it’s time for me to make a wish! Some vintage fragrances that I’ve been curious about, but don’t want to plunge into FB territory for w/o sampling first: ‘My Melody Dreams’ or ‘Amun’ by Muelhens; ‘Moon Drops’ by Revlon; or the original ‘Lyra’ by Alain Delon. I don’t expect to get a sample of all of these, but I’m hoping that someone out there might have enough of one to share a dab of :-). I’m in Australia, by the way. Thanks!
I wish I coul dhelp you with one or both of those, but I’ve never run across them. 🙁
Hi Samantha, I have a. sample of Datura Noir if you want it–not sure how mucht since it comes in a black vial, but it sloshes, so there’s at least some left. Email me at thegoddessrena at yahoo dot com
I don’t have any Chanel 5! Can you believe it? I’ve tried it in stores but would like a sample to try for a few days!
elise, would love to help you out! Have Chanel 5 edt and could send you a nice 2ml sample. My email is: lya348@gmail.com.
I’ve been a good fairy and fulfilled a couple of wishes from this list! Now I’m wishing to sniff Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee or Mon Parfum Cheri, par Camille. Thank you!
Hi Amelia,
If you are in the U.S., I can grant your wish with a 2mL spray. Click on my name for contact info.
Emailed you just now. Thanks!
(dot) es, not (dot) com! Sorry!!!
Also, if someone would throw a Seville a l’Aube sample at me I’d be very happy! Loving L’Artisan line, the reviews are amazing and I’m so tempted to buy the 100 ml unsniffed bottle…
Hi Natalia, Don’t buy unsniffed! I’d be happy to send you a sample. Email me at pattor at rcn dot com.
Sorry, should have posted as Farouche
Did you email? I haven’t received it yet.
Dear fairy godmother, I’m dying to try some Gourmand Coquin!
Natalia, I can help you out with that. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom – Fairy Godmother
Dionne email me bookwyrmsmith at live dot com
Dear fairy godmother, I would love to try Dior Hypnotic Poison Elixir. This sounds exactly right for me, but I think I should try before I buy!
Dear Fairy Godmother,
M request is for samples of the discontinued Anne Klein and Anne Klein II, especially AKII. Years ago I owned both bottles but eventually gave them away (I’m still kicking myself about that.) I’d love to smell them again before I make the decision to go crazy on auction sites.
Hi MariaA
I have a Amouage Dia manufacturers sample if you would like to try that? ruthfarrelly at gmail dot com
Dear Perfumista Godmothers, I would dearly love to try Strange Invisible Perfume Black Rosette or Musc Botanique. Thanks to all the kind, generous participants.
Gina, I can help you out with either or both of those. E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom!
Dearest Fairy Godmother I would like to try Amouage perfumes so any sample of any perfume of them would be most welcome as I am ashamed that I have not gotten my hands on any of them!
Hi Maria, I can hook you up with a sample of Amouage Honour Woman and Jubilation 25 if you want. My email is graethompson @ g mail dot com.
I would love a bottle or decant of Unlnown Pleasures by Kerosene! Thanks! 🙂
What a wonderful idea – and so much generosity! Love it!
I would love to be able to try Byredo Bal D’Afrique, Ava Luxe Moroccan Mint Tea or Slumberhouse Pear & Olive. I’m in the US and am happy to swap as well (jasouza9 at MUA).
I can help you out with the bal d’Afrique! Just e-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom. — Fairy Fumemother.
I recently had full bottles of both PG Bois Blond and CDG Kyoto, also a partial bottle of Datura Noir get thrown away out of sheer spite.. ….it was very hurtful to say the least! Family can be terrible sometimes. I would love any amount of any of the three..just to be able to smell them again! xo
How awful! I think i have a sample or very decant of PG Bois Blond at home. I will check and let you know.
That is so terrible…I have a decant of Bois Blond (like 5ml) that I’d be happy to send as well (sorry I can’t help with the Kyoto and Datura Noir). Email me at heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail (I have other decants I’d be happy to include as well–I can send you a list 🙂
I do have a very small decant – 1-2 ml that I am happy to send and feel free to check my swap page to see if there is anything else you’d be interested in or what other kind of stuff you like so I can throw in a few more things (jasouza9 at MUA) – you can email me at jasouza9 AT hotmail dot com
See 97 if you. Want Datura Noir
I just wanted to say thank you all…so much generosity
almost makes me want to cry but in a good way!
Ohnoes! If someone hasn’t come trough with some Kyoto, let me know, and I’ll send you some! Patty at perfume posse dotcom
i would love some bois des iles or guerlain SDV, if anyone is still reading… i would be happy to pay for shipping too 🙂
Hi Brooke,
I cannot offer to be your Fairy Godmother because I no longer have those, but I wanted to let you know that when I wanted to try some of the Les Exclusifs, I called the closest Chanel boutique to me, and they were kind enough to send me a couple of samples (Bois des Iles and Beige). Good luck!
thank you for the tip! i will have to give that a try 🙂
Hi Brooke, I can send you samples of Beige, Coromandel, Sycamore, Cuir de Russie and Bois des Iles. You can get me at cmeis2000 at hotmail dot com 🙂
i emailed you! thank you so so much!
I would love to have a sample, decant, unwanted bottle, of Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant. Please email me at patricialschneider at yahoo dot com.
I can send you a small decant of this. I’ve emailed you, but you can reach me at nina at wanderingmind dot com.
Can I just say how much I love you guys again? This post every month just makes me so happy. I was writing a guide this weekend, so haven’t been checking in, ,but I’ll be going through over the next couple of days to grant some wishes! xoxox
Dear FG, I’d love to find some Donna Karan Black Cashmere if anyone has lost interest in it or has extras, any size. Tried the current incarnation at the boutique yesterday but would be very happy with old or new. I have quite an ecletic collection of vintage Chanels (not Exclusifs) Gucci Rush, Poison, modern Hermessences, Kilians and Jo Malones if anyone is interested. Thanks so much!!
Hi Rina! I have a small vial of Black Cashmere, have dabbed it on only once so sample is essentially entirely full. I would be happy to send to you in exchange for JM Black Vetiver Cafe, Gucci Rush, or Kilian Rose Oud, Love or Beyond Love. Contact me at ameliacjohnson at yahoo dot com if interested in swapping!
Hi Amelia! Thanks so much, I’ll email you shortly! XOXO!
Katrin, I have some vintage #19 EDT but not pure perfume if you’d like. Not the same, I know…
Rina, Edt would be very nice too. I thought I’d better choose and focus on just one thing. Please send me a message at: kathakk (at) yahoo (dot) com; I cannot find your contact. Thank you!
Emailing you now 🙂
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Dear fairy godmother I would love a small decant or sample of Chanel Coromandel. Thank you!
I can send you a decant! email me egeither at hotmail dot com
Thank you my fairy godmother Elise! How generous of you. I am going to email you now … and guess what? I read your wish for Chanel 5 and I can grant you a bit of vintage extrait if you are interested. Off to email you now.
My wish has been granted!
Wishing by Avon. I know it’s discontinued but please…pretty please? 🙂
Dear Fairy Godmother,
I would love to try samples of both Ormonde Woman and SL Bois et Violettes! I can’t seem to get my hand on either! Thank you!
OOPS! Just remembered that we are to list ONE thing we are hoping for. I hope I haven’t angered Fairy Godmother. Ignore my previous post, and here is the new:
Dear Fairy Godmother,
I would love to try a sample of Ormonde Woman! I can’t seem to get my hand on a sample. Thank you!
Hi Shaney, I can grant your wish. Email me at cmeis 2000 at hotmail dot com 🙂
Thank you so much! I will email you now. My fairy godmother!!!!!
Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother I would like a sample of a Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier, Jardin Blanc. It just sounds so wonderful! Thank you
Dearest Perfume Fairy Godmother,
Being able to grant a few wishes last month was THE highlight of December for me. Found one wish that I hope to grant this month so far. I’ve had my head in the sand when it comes to sniffing most new fumes in 2012 so was hoping that perhaps I could get a taste of Guerlain Encens Mythique d’Orient (or anything from the Guerlain les Deserts d’Orient line). Many, many thanks for doing this on a monthly basis. It’s so wonderful to start paying back all the kindnesses that were shown to me by experienced perfumistas when I started down this rabbit hole a few years ago!
Hi Carolyn, I’d be happy to make you a lil’ decant of this one! Contact is sherrimiller at me dot com. 🙂
Thank you Sherri! Just e-mailed you.
Hi Caroline, I didn’t receive your e-mail…can you send it again? sherrimiller at me dot com
Dear Fairy Godmother,
Another longshot, but I have not been able to locate samples of Xray Profumo Delirium or Resurrextion and would love to swap for or purchase these.
Sherri, I don’t have either of these, but I wish I did! next time I do a Barney’s order, I’m going to ask them to toss in samples, and then I’ll send them on to you if I can get them. Just shoot me your e-mail so I remember to do it! E-mail me at patty at perfume posse dotcom – Fairy Godmother
Fairy Godmother,
I would love to try Bissoumine’s Un Ange Passe, but I have not been able to hunt down a sample.
Anyone who can help me out? I am in Europe, and can send other samples in return.
I cant get myself to type ‘Fairy Godmother’ but I can do:
Dear Fairy Fumemother:)
I love most Iris frags, but have never managed to sample the great Iris Silver Mist. If anyone has a spare sample or decant…
I live in South Africa, so I’m not sure how difficult that makes it.
Hi Merlin – email me at cazaubon at me dot com, I can send you a sample!
emailing now – hope to get the address right!
Dear Fairy Godmother,
I would love to finally try Serge Lutens de Profundis! I can send several samples of niche brands in return. I’m 2 years behind with my SLs sampling….
Hi Masha, I can grant you this wish! Please email me at cwest9 (at) gmail (dot) com 🙂
Reposting this as I inadvertently posted incorrectly upthread….Dear Fairy Godmother, I’d love to try samples of Atelier Rose Anonyme & Mistral Patchouli, & SL Une Voix Noire. Thankyou for granting my wishes 🙂
Hi Chrissyinoz
I think I have a little spray of Rose Anonyme…I am away on holiday until tomorrow but will check my stash then! Please message me
J dot birch at ecu.edu.au
Are you in Oz? I am in Perth
Hi Jackie, I’m in Adelaide, just emailed you 🙂
Hi chrissynoz, I can send you a sample of UVN. 🙂
I believe the name should be clickable to my email address.
Thanks Ines, have messaged you 🙂
Hi Chris and Christine! I will send you both a reply now, thanks heaps for being my own special fairy godmothers :o)
Comment #63 for Eldarwen22 which for some reason decided to post down here instead of as a reply to her comment #20.
Denevue boxed mini (slightly used) if you want it .Email me at bookwyrmsmith at live dot com.
I found it at a local thrift shop last year it’s lovely but not a HG for me so if you adore it it should find it’s loving home with you .
Perfume adoptions?
I would love this! If it is still available my email is rsprussia@yahoo.com 🙂
Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother! I would love to sample some vintage Chanel No 19 in pure perfume form. Thank you!
Hi Patty and all Posse writers, I just want to say how much I enjoy reading the comments and seeing the generosity flow. I’m pretty new at this and, so far, can’t do much to fulfill wishes , but I’ll keep hoping (and buying!) until I can be a Godmother to somebody too.
Heather, you are too sweet! Perfumistas really are the kindest, most generous, aren’t they?
Wow, it happened, two people wanted to sample scents that I had! It feels like the beginning of being a real perfumista. Plus, it cleared up a little room for me to order more samples. The merry-go-round of generosity on this post is amazing.
Heather, it’s pretty fun, isn’t it? Why not start amassing your very own closet/cabinet/extra room of perfume samples with a Fairy Godmother wish? Somebody here will very likely be happy to send a little something your way, without the need for anything in return.
Dear Ms Fairy G, I’m a beginner who has been reading your wonder filled posts for about two years. I’m interested in trying any incense perfumes or Sonoma Scent Studios. Thanks for all the enjoyable posts! Sylvia
Hi Sylvia, I have some 0.5 ml sample vials of SSS Winter Woods and Ambre noir if you’d like them. They are lovely scents. You can email me at wooddogs3 at gmail dot com.
Thank you Heather! ‘ll email you now.
Eau de Parfum’s Samsara, Midnight in Paris & MDCI Rose Barbare, please spray me some decants my Fairy G.
Huge thanks!!!!
Erik, if you are in Canada or the US, I can send you some MIP. You can reach me at andrews underscore rosie at hotmail dot com with your mailing details. : )
Hi ojaddicte,
Sent you an email. I am rejoicing my fairy godmother. Thanks lots! Happiness! 🙂
Got it! I’m happy to share. : )
Dearest Fairy,
You have a kind heart! I got my wish from you and I am so very happy!
God bless your heart always. Thank you so much.
If anyone has a sample or small decant of Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles or Amber Sultan, I’d be most appreciative!
Will go through the list now and do the karmic thing. Thanks!
Hi NeenaJ, I can help you out with both of those. Drop me an email at kirstenduffin at yahoo dot co dot uk with your postal details. 🙂
Thank you so much!! Email sent. XXOO
Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother,
I would love a spray sample of MDCI Peche Cardinal. Thank you.
Your wish is granted! 🙂
Ooooooh! Thank you FGM, I mean, Undina!