March Perfume Sample Fairy Godmother

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Esperanza the Perfume Fairy Godmother

It’s time for the March Perfume Sample 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 March 2013.   I’ll start a new one at the beginning of April.

For those of you new or that need a reminder of how this works – in comments you can list one thing that you are yearning for and can’t seem to get –  a perfume sample is the easiest wish to grant for me.  Or you can wish for a full bottle, decant, 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, like this – patty at perfumeposse dawtcawm (spelling the dotcom at the end that way prevents robots from finding it as easily). 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 you wind up doing 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 some 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. 

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So what is it that your heart desires?  (pulling out wand from the back of the closet and blowing off an inch of dust)  

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Mstarheel
13 years ago

Thanks to Lynne Marie and Heather F. for being such wonderful perfume fairy godmoms – They both sent me what I had been longing for as well as other samples of scents I never had the opportunity to try. Y’all rock!

Jan Last
13 years ago

BEST Fairy month, EVER! I have had so much fun, it’s ridiculous. The Post Office was sure I’d gone mad, my husband was positive, the fumes were flying hither and yon. Hither is actual in Mississippi, lol. And I met some great people, and was gifted so nicely by Natalie! I can’t wait for next month. I just ordered a hundred new 2.5 ml decant bottles.

Patty Pong
13 years ago
Reply to  Jan Last

Jan Last did go above and beyond perfume duty.

Sheila
13 years ago

Hello,
Could I please request a small sample of Marni perfume? I smelled it in a magazine and thought it was so lovely.

13 years ago
Reply to  Sheila

Hi Sheila, if you live in the U.S., I can share some of mine…I have the Marni doll that also included her own travel spray :-). It is just a matter of time before I purchase a full bottle. Click on my name for contact info.

sheila
13 years ago
Reply to  hajusuuri

I have seen the doll it is soo cute. I smelled this on a strip in Vogue magazine and it has been on my mind for some time. I will contact you at your email.

Elia
13 years ago

Dear Esperanza,
as my Neroli wish I’ve had since January seems unlikely I’m gonna broaden my wish and hope a wand hits me.
I’d wish for something vanilla like Lostmarc’h Lann-Ael or Soivohle Vanillaville
I could also wish for an introduction to Arquiste, with Anima Dulcis and Aleksandr sounding most interesting.
I’m in the EU.

13 years ago

I know i am super late to the party this month but I am desperate to try Jean Desprez Jardanel, even the tiniest smidge. Also longing to try any of the following: CB Invisible Monster, Oliver & Co Gincense, Tauer Loretta and Coty A’suma. Thanks!

Jamie
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,

I have searched high and low for L’artisan Vanilia. I would love any amount! I have also heard MPG (Maître Parfumeur et Gantier) Fleurs des Comores is an improved version…and would be over the moon to have either.

Thank you!

Merlin
13 years ago
Reply to  Jamie

Hi Jamie! I can grant you some Vanillia.
Finally, I get to be a fairy:)
Email me merlyndotedelstein at gmaildotcom No spaces when you enter it as an address
I’m sending from South Africa, but so far everyone I have sent to has received…

Jamie
13 years ago
Reply to  Merlin

Oh wow…I live in the U.S. If you want to take a pass, I’ll completely understand. I’ll email you to chat further.

Merlin
13 years ago
Reply to  Jamie

No problem, I assumed you were in the U.S.!

Jamie
13 years ago
Reply to  Merlin

Would you mind rechecking your email address– it’s bouncing back. Thanks!

Merlin
13 years ago
Reply to  Jamie

oops, it’s merlynn (there is a double n). Sorry!

Merlin
13 years ago

Greetings to Fairygodmothers everywhere,

Do any of you have (in your silver wands) any L’Air du Desert Moroccain? I had a sample some years back. I finished it and still wasn’t absolutely sure whether I NEEDED a whole bottle of it. Now I am missing it but I only have an empty vial of it to sniff… If anyone can make me a sample or small decant I would really appreciate it. (Oh, and – full disclosure – I live in South Africa which I know is a postal problem for some.)

13 years ago
Reply to  Merlin

Hey Merlin,

I can help you out with some L’air du Desert Marocain. shoot me an email at lauryndb at gmail dot com.

Mstarheel
13 years ago

Hi Heather F-
Do you still have the sample of Cardinal? If so, I’d love to have it. I’m emailing you now with my address.

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  Mstarheel

I do still have it ready to send to you, but I didn’t get your email. In case I misspelled it above, it’s heather.elizabeth.freeman at gmail dot com

Mstarheel
13 years ago

Hi Lynne Marie – thanks for your generous offer! I emailed you this morning with my address. Let me know if you didnt receive it. Hopefully I’ll be in a position to reverse gift you some time, but I don’t own any chypres now.

13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother, I would *adore* some Elixir de Merveilles. I love the Eau, and the Eau with amber, and this one sounds amazing. Thanks so much for making this giveaway possible, regardless of how my own personal wish turns out. 🙂

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  Erica Y.

Erica, I can help you out with that. It’s one of my favorite fragrances. Just shoot me an email at jdeangeo at aol dot com.

13 years ago
Reply to  Jan Last

Super excited, thank you!

13 years ago
Reply to  Jan Last

It came! Thanks so much, the package is wonderful and I smell *amazing*! So excited. <3

Rina
13 years ago

Dear FG, I’ve heard from another Little Goth Girl that I need to try vintage Messe de Minuit and/or BPAL Graveyard Dirt. Both sound divine if anyone has some to spare….Thanks so much! (PS: I’m in the US)

13 years ago
Reply to  Rina

I don’t know that I have Graveyard Dirt, but I *do* have some partial BPAL bottles, including LEs (limited editions). They are all fairly ‘gothy’. If you are interested, please email me at fountaingirl-at-gmail-dawtkom. (such an awkward way to write it out but what can you do LOL)

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  Erica Y.

Erica, your goody bag went out today! Thanks in advance for the BPALs and I hope you like the sniffs!

Mary P. Brown
13 years ago

Hi there – just wondering if you had received the email I sent. Cheers! – Mary P. Brown

13 years ago

Dear Perfume fairy,
I’d still love to try Boutonniere 7 if I can. 🙂

Priscilla
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy,

I would love to find/have any amount, even a drop, of the original Jungle Gardenia by Tuvache.

Mary P. Brown
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy,

I have fallen head over heels for Shalimar and Spiritueuse Double Vanille, I think I need therapy, ha! Would be happy for anything, thank you, thank you, thank you……

Connie
13 years ago
Reply to  Mary P. Brown

I’ve got a sample of Shalimar if you’d like that, and I can also send along a few surprises. Email me at connie at ginkwunk dot net.

Mary P. Brown
13 years ago
Reply to  Connie

Thanks so much!!! email sent.

Mary P. Brown
13 years ago
Reply to  Mary P. Brown

Thank you so much Perfume Fairy Connie! I got all the goodies in the mail on Friday – so much fun, all of them were on my list to try and didn’t have. You are so very generous – thank you, thank you, thank you!! I can’t wait to try them – well, I put on some Shalimar the minute I opened the package :)) Thanks again, and have a great week.

Cheers! Mary Pat

(I emailed this to you on Friday but it bounced back today, so just decided to post it here)

13 years ago
Reply to  Mary P. Brown

Hi Mary, if you are in the U.S., I can send you some SDV. I saw from the thread above (with Lucas) that you have some Le Labo Aldehyde 44…would love to sample a tiny bit of that if you have any to spare. You can get my contact info by clicking on my screen name.

Mary P. Brown
13 years ago
Reply to  hajusuuri

Hi! I think I might be able to manage sending some to you as well – and thank you so much for the SDV – love it! The LLA44 is some really interesting stuff – on me it’s surprisingly incensey, intensely so. It will be fun to see how it is with you. I’ll contact you with my information.

Irina
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy,

I would dearly love to have a sample of Moss Gown- please, pretty please…
I live far away-this could be a major problem

Kacey
13 years ago

Thanks for this lovely fairy godmother tradition! I’ve been in the doldrums a bit lately (hooray for first year of grad school!) and keep hearing how Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling is such a joyful fragrance that will lift any mood. A sample/decant of that would be wonderful. Along the same lines of comfort/cheer for a grey day, I’d love to give Vero Profumo Mito, Providence Perfume Co Cacao Tuberose, and Love + Toast Honey Coconut a sniff, or anything else you lovely lot think might toss a little sunshine my way. Hopefully I can be a FG to somebody else after combing through these comments!

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  Kacey

Hi Kacey, I can send you a sample of Bombay Bling and Cocoa Tuberose, and some other uplifting goodies if you like (also, grad student solidarity!! 🙂 My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail

13 years ago

First I’d like to thank Jan and Carole for being so extremely kind to me last month! Thanks guys! Hopefully I can fulfill some more wishes this month too. As for my wish, I’d LOVE a spray decant of my favorite Chanel Cristalle edt for March in preparation for Spring. Take care perfumistas!

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  Emily S

Emily, I have a 3ml spray decant of the EDP I can send if you are interested…

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  Rina

It’s Cristalle vintage…

13 years ago
Reply to  Rina

Hi Rina! Thank you so much for your offer– I do appreciate it. Unfortunately the EDP concentration and I do not get along! I’d much rather it go to some one who would cherish it 🙂 Thank you again, and take care.

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  Emily S

No worries, Emily. I totally understand! Hope a FG comes through with an edt for you!

Cecilia
13 years ago
Reply to  Rina

Dear Rina,
Do you still have the 3 ml decant of Chanel Cristalle EDP? It’s my absolute favorite fragrance. I would love it. 🙂 I’m in the US. Email me at Ceci2you at aol dot com. Thanks.

-Cecilia

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  Cecilia

Emailed you!

Cecilia
13 years ago
Reply to  Rina

I got the email; look for mine. 🙂

Cecilia
13 years ago
Reply to  Cecilia

I received the package. Thank you so much!! I am emailing you now. 🙂

Mstarheel
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,
yikes – erm… i meant CB 7 Billion Hearts!

Mstarheel
13 years ago

Dearest Fairy Godmother & Posse Posters,

If you or fellow posters can fulfill a sample, decant, or bottle of any of the following, I would be eternally grateful: CB One Billion Hearts, Avignon – Comme des Garcons, Cardinal – Heeley, Mito – Vero Profumo. i’m in the US

Lynne Marie
13 years ago
Reply to  Mstarheel

I’d be happy to send you a sample of Avignon. Email me at clevelandvitz1 at gmail dot com

Lynne Marie
13 years ago
Reply to  Lynne Marie

I really would like to send you a sample of Avigon. My email is clevelandvitz followed by numeral 1 at gmail dot com.

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  Mstarheel

I’d be happy to send you my spray sample of Heeley’s Cardinal. My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

FearsMice
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,

I’d love to sample Tocade by Rochas…

13 years ago
Reply to  FearsMice

If you are in the US I would be happy to send you an almost full sample vial. Ameliacjohnson at yahoo dot com

FearsMice
13 years ago
Reply to  Amelia

Thanks so much, Amelia! E-mailing you now…

Natalie
13 years ago

I’d love to be a reverse fairy godmother…

I’m vastly downsizing my perfume collection, and I’d like to offer 3 or 4 grab bags of samples, decants, and perhaps even partial bottles to any newbies living in the U.S. and eager to sniff anything. They’ll be a random mix of interesting, mostly niche scents, and even if you don’t love ’em, they’ll make excellent fodder for swapping! I’m at c o e “dot” n a t “at” g m a i l “dot” c o m, or Zanfirico on MUA.

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

Natalie, I’m in!! Emailing you now

Lynne Marie
13 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

I’m in too, Natalie! Sending you an email now!

thegoddessrena
13 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

Count me in–I love surprises. Will email you shortly

13 years ago
Reply to  thegoddessrena

Too good to be true! Perhaps you may have a little left for me. Sending you an email

Natalie
13 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

I have several takers, so this Reverse Fairy Godmother offer is now closed!

RuthF
13 years ago

I’d love to try Bois des Iles if anyone has a drop to spare. I’m in Australia. ruthfarrelly at gmail dot com. I’m happy to swap something if I have something you’d like to try 🙂

Lisa D
13 years ago
Reply to  RuthF

Hiya, Ruth – I have a sample of Bois des Iles I can float your way. I’m sending you an email…..

Mary
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother,
I am searching for Bonne Bell Cool Skin II, a discontinued perfume from the 1970s. I know a sample would be next to impossible, but I would be forever grateful for any information on its notes that could be used to recreate it or find something like it. Please email mbolles at ec.rr dotcom

Mary
13 years ago
Reply to  Mary

Actually, I think it was discontinued in the 1980s…oops!

Katrin
13 years ago

Dear Fairy!

I recently learnt of the existence of a fragrance called Barry Lyndon and am now so curious to try it out. Thank you!
PS. I live in Europe.

Civet
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother, I would love, love a decant of Hermes 24, Faubourg EDP. I just finished up a sample, and I think it may be on my ton ten favorites list. I have lots of samples I can send your way in return!

Carolyn C
13 years ago
Reply to  Civet

Hey there Civet. I think I have a largish decant of Hermes 24 Faubourg so can drain off at least a small decant if that would be helpful? If so, e-mail me at bogsc at aol dot com.

Civet
13 years ago
Reply to  Carolyn C

Thanks Carolyn! Emailing you right now.

I’d really like to do some reverse fairy-godmothering with stuff I don’t need. If anyone in the US would like any of the following, free of charge, email me at elisagabbert at gmail dot com:

Small decants:

Rochas Femme (newer version, but not brand new)
Ines de la Fressange, either/both versions
AG Mandragore
CK Obsession

Partial Bottles:

Bal a Versailles, no box
Dior Dolce Vita, with box (possibly this has turned, all I know is it doesn’t smell right on me)

Happy March!

Ann
13 years ago

Hi Elissa! That is so sweet of you to do that. I’ve been dying to try the Ines de la Fressange scents for a while now but never could find samples. Let me know if that’s OK. My e-mail is perfume(no space)annie at gmail dawt com. Thanks so much!!

Reply to  Ann

Just sent you an email, Ann!

Update: I also have a dual-sided rollerball of DKNY Be Delicious and Be Delicious Fresh Blossom from Sephora.

13 years ago

Hi Elisa,

Thanks for the offer! I just sent you an email about the Rochas Femme if it’s still available.

Civet
13 years ago

Elisa, I would LOVE your bottle of Bal a Versailles if it’s still available. It’s so kind of you! civetohell at gmail dawt cawm.

Hi all, the Femme, Mandragore, both Ines decants, and Bal a Versailles are spoken for. Obsession, DKNY and Dolce Vita are still available. Thanks!

E.Lime
13 years ago

I’d be interested in the DKNY if it’s still available–I have a soft spot for apple fragrances (I think they remind me of middle school). And, though I doubt it, I might have something to send back your way? plinkplath at yahoo d o t c o m …

Carolyn C.
13 years ago

I’m a leather fanatic and haven’t managed to get a sniff of Ramon Monegal’s Cuirelle and Mon Cuir yet. Would love just enough to test so I can figure out whether I need to add these to my leather fume collection! Looking forward to making someone else’s perfume dream come true this month.

Elia
13 years ago
Reply to  Carolyn C.

I sampled cuirelle and already gave it away. what I can say is that it is only the faintest of impressions of leather. If it’s leather you’re looking for I’d pass on that. Haven’t tried mon cuir but interested.

Carolyn C.
13 years ago
Reply to  Elia

The Non Blonde described Cuirelle as a suede scent that drys down to a honey/skin scent so I’m intrigued. My leather fume collection is all over the place. We’re talking Knize Ten, Tuscan Leather, Dzing, Cuir de Russie, L’Oiseau de la Nuit, Terre de Sarment, Jolie Madame, Bandit, Lonestar Memories, Cuir Beluga, Bulgari Black etc, etc. Most recent leather fume purchase was Impromptu from Roxana’s Illuminated Perfume. I loves me some leather!! Always interested in discovering new ones. Your faves Elia?

Elia
13 years ago
Reply to  Carolyn C.

> drys down to a honey/skin scent
it certainly does that. Add also a strong dose of cinnamon to the equation.

I don’t consider Lonestar a leather. For me strong birch tar is birch tar, smoky, often overbearing.
I’d never call Bulgari Black leather. Burnt rubber yes but not leather.
I like Tuscan Leather, but there’s an underlying fruity sweetness that doesn’t completely convince me.
I like Bandit. I don’t primarily think of it as a leather when I do think of it though.
Knize Ten is indeed very good.

Recently trued Patchouli Noir. Interesting.
Leather Oud by Dior is a good fragrance.
Fetish pour Homme by Roja Dove is also very good.
Also one not mentioned often is Oscar De La Renta pour Lui. Should get more shouts I think.
My favourite so far is Aoud Cuir d’Arabie.

I’d love to try Cuir de Russie. I feel left out not having sniffed it yet.
Similarly I’d like to try Cuir Ottoman.
And like you I am very interested in trying Mon Cuir by Monegal.
Talking of Monegal I’d love to smell Incredible Iris again. Can’t get it out of my head.

Carolyn C
13 years ago
Reply to  Elia

Sometimes I like my leather straight up and sometimes I like it to just peek through the other notes. Bulgari Black is like that for me. Every now and then the leather peeks out from behind the rubber and vanilla and tweaks my nose. I have a tiny sample of CD’s Leather Oud and really like it. I’ve tried Cuir Ottoman and think it’s terrific. Tried Terre de Sarment the same day and ended up buying that rather than CO because I liked the addition of boozy notes and I thought I’d probably use it more often. Boozy notes + leather = slays me! Will have to hunt down your other suggestions! Hopefully I won’t fall in love with another spendy Roja Dove though!

I’m pretty sure I have a sample of Cuir de Russie I can share so if you e-mail me your address I’ll hunt it down and get it to you ’cause I don’t want you feeling left out. 🙂 bogsc at aol dot com.

Carolyn C.
13 years ago
Reply to  Carolyn C.

Still hoping for a smidge of Ramon Monegal’s Cuirelle and Mon Cuir if anyone can spare.

EchoCharlie
13 years ago

Dearest Fairy Godmother,

I would love the opportunity to try Vero Kern Mito. I am looking for something sunshiney for spring..and from what I have heard..this just may hit the spot.

I check often for perfume wishes I can fill..and I am hoping to find a few in this round!

🙂

13 years ago
Reply to  EchoCharlie

I wish I could send you some Mito, EchoCharlie, but I sent some out as a FG last month and have used up the rest of my little sample—because it is exquisite! I’m so glad you are going to try it. You will love it! In fact, when you DO love it, let me know if you might like to split a bottle!

EchoCharlie
13 years ago
Reply to  Jenny Katz

Thanks Jenny..I shall 🙂 Splitting sounds like a plan!

13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy,

I would dearly love to have a sample of the new Serge Lutens, La Fille de Berlin, or a sample/decant of Cuir Mauresque or Fleurs d’Oranger.

13 years ago

Hi Jennifer, I can send you a 2ml sample of SL’s Fleurs D’Oranger. I liked it so much I bought a bottle, so my sample is almost untouched. You can email me at wooddogs3 at gmail dawtcawm.

13 years ago
Reply to  FeralJasmine

I should add that I can send this if you are in the US. My friendly postmistress tells me that “the regulations have changed” and she does not recommend trying to ship perfume overseas.

13 years ago
Reply to  FeralJasmine

Hi FeralJasmine, I am in the US, and I just sent you an email. Thanks so much! I’ve found that sending internationally hasn’t been much of an issue for me, it’s receiving that can be a bit iffy.

Heather F
13 years ago

Hi Jennifer, I can send you a sample of La Fille de Berlin. My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

MariaA
13 years ago

Hi Rina !! I’m in London!

Rina
13 years ago
Reply to  MariaA

Hi Maria!
I can def send you the Jasmine Rouge and I “think” I have the Santal too, will have to check. Email me your info at rjpss at verizon dot net!

MariaA
13 years ago

Hi Rina!! I’m in London!

fleurdelys
13 years ago

Is there a Fairy Godmother who can gift me with Caron Narcisse Noir?

I can be a Fairy Godmother for someone who would like a decant of Le Labo Oud 27.

Farouche
13 years ago
Reply to  fleurdelys

Hi, I can send you some Narcisse Noir if you are in the US, and would like to try the Le Labo Oud 27. Please email me at pattor@rcn.com

Rina
13 years ago

Robert, are you in the US?

Julie
13 years ago

Hi Fairy Godmothers!

I would love, love, love to try Keiko Mecheri’s Damascena.
Anyone who has a sample to spare?
I am located in Europe and I am happy to send other samples in return.

Thank you!

13 years ago
Reply to  Julie

Julie, I can be your Fairy Godfather and grant your wish of Keiko Mecheri Damascena 🙂
I’m located in Europe as well, so let’s talk about a trade.
Please hit me at lucas(dot)szczesniak(at)gmail(dot)com

Julie
13 years ago
Reply to  lucasai

Thank you! I will send you an e-mail!

GvilleCreative
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother (And Fragrant Friends) –

I’m hoping to find/buy a small sample of Hermes Doblis reissue. This is a crazy, crazy desire that seems to come and go. Sometimes I convince myself that it may be *worse* if I smell it, because I can’t possibly obtain a bottle. Sometimes I convince myself that it’s just a perfume, and perhaps I don’t need to sell a kidney to smell it. But then I remember that life is short, and wouldn’t I regret it, if I happened to die without smelling it? Say I knew I had a day left to live, wouldn’t it be on the checklist (“clean underwear? check. thank you notes for loved ones? check. list of passwords for husband, so he can pay bills and put daughter through college? check. Smelled Doblis before dying? Gah!”)

So, fragrant friends, I think it’s time to admit that I should just fork over the cash and try it. Can anyone consider selling me a ml or two in one of those screw top bottles? I’m gvillecreative on MUA, for contact info.

-A

Maureen
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother, My birthday is May 4th, and since I have been reading this and other blogs for the past 2 years, I have been intrigued by the May 1st limited edition Muguet by Guerlain. I sampled Diorrissimo, and loved it, and would like to try the Muguet. Thank you.

AnnieA
13 years ago
Reply to  Maureen

This might not be terribly helpful, but I was able to sniff last year’s Muguet at a Guerlain boutique. It was pretty, but not all that much nicer than Coty Muguet de Bois or the (at least older) Dioressimo, and something like $400-500!!

Ella
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother, I have been reading so much about the skankfest of Muscs Koublai Khan – verdicts ranging from “liquid porn” to “sugared butt sweat” – and what can I say, I am intrigued. So to save me from going on a mad spree, blind buying that sweaty man and the horse he rode in on, please wave your wand and give me a whiff!

I am located in Europe, and will keep my eyes out for any requests I can grant in return. 🙂

13 years ago
Reply to  Ella

Hi Ella,

I have a tiny sample of MKK, and it’s yours if you want it. Email me at countsjc at gmail dot com.

Ella
13 years ago

Yay! I will email you right away. And you know what? I just happened to get a sample of La Fille de Berlin in the mail today that I will send in exchange. 😀

Birgit
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother I have some fragrance samples that I would love to give away to whoever wants them.

Laura Ashley – No 1 edt. I have a 60 ml bottle with about 40 ml left. Given away as is or decanted into samples
of 2,5 ml spray so that several people can give it a try.

Hilde Soliani – Il Vs Iris. 1,5 ml vial perfume oil
Hilde Soliani – Acquiilssssima. 1,5 ml vial perfume oil
Hilde Soliani – Presenze. 1,5 ml vial perfume oil

Hermes – Jour d’Hermes edp. 2 ml spray sample
Dior – Patchouli imperial. 5 ml mini
Byredo – Black Saffron edp. 2 ml spray sample
Byredo – Accord Oud edp. 2 ml spray sample

I have bought Hilde Solianis perfume oils directly from Hilde, I don’t think you can find them in a store. I also have several Hermes fragrances in 2,5 ml spray samples if anyone is interested.

I live in Sweden, but I can send anywhere. I like to be surprised so if you have some samples to send my way I would love to try something new.

13 years ago
Reply to  Birgit

Birgit, can I have that Jour d’Hermes? It has just appeared in Poland but the nasty SA didn’t want to make me a sample. Grr.

Birgit
13 years ago
Reply to  lucasai

Yes you can, send me an email to birgit dot lindgren at gmail dot com with your address and I will send it your way.

Daniel
13 years ago
Reply to  Birgit

Dear Birgit,

May I, kindly, ask for Soliani’s Presenze and Byredo’s Black Saffron and Accord Oud? In return I am happy to send some samples your way.

Birgit
13 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Daniel, just send me an email to birgit dot lindgren at gmail dot com and I will put together the samples and send to you.

septimus
13 years ago
Reply to  Birgit

Dear Birgit, I’m very interested in any other Hermes samples you might have, and I’d love to try a new Iris perfume so Hilde. Soliani – Il Vs Iris sounds up my alley. I’d love to send some things your way, too. Let me know if that’s possible! 🙂

CM
13 years ago

When I was growing up (in the 1980’s) my Aunt gave me a bottle of perfume in a white (ivory) bottle that had vertical ridges all the way around it. It stood about 6 inches tall and was about 1.5 inches in diameter. I swear it was Magic Noire because I remember botching the french as I said the name out loud. I felt too young for that perfume, and a small spritz made me feel so grown up! Of course, the bottle is gone. I’d love to find that scent again. If it was Magie Noire, the modern version is nothing like I remember. Does anyone remember this bottle? Would the fairy godmother be able to find out what this perfume was?

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  CM

It took me a while to leaf through old perfume books, etc, but….TA DA!! It is Balmain’s Ivoire, and I have a little I can share with you. It’s still in the ivory bottle, but it is now square.
Email me at jdean geo(no space) at aol dot com

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  Jan Last

In further study, I found the exact bottle you are talking about on Ebay, should have looked there first.

CM
13 years ago
Reply to  Jan Last

Thanks Jan! I googled that perfume and looked on ebay as you suggested and I don’t think that’s it. The bottle I had was in an opaque bottle, very similar to some of the vintage L’Air de Temps packaging… makes me wonder if that was it? I distinctly remember fantisizing about ‘Magie Noire’ and in my teenage mind, was all “Ooo La La” and “C’Est Moi?” and “Paris!” It was in a white/ivory bottle with vertical ridges head to toe.

Perhaps I need to track down both vintage scents – Magie Noire and L’Air de Temps from the early 1980s and see of a scent memory comes back!

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  CM

I did find an example (empty) of a bakelite bottle in ivory for L’Air de Temps, and a swirled ridged bottle in ivory also.

Lynne Marie
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,

I would love to sniff some By Kilian Amber Oud if possible. Thanks so much. I love the opportunity each month to become someones Fairy Godmother!!

thegoddessrena
13 years ago
Reply to  Lynne Marie

Hi there, I’ve got a sample of Amber Oud for you if you’re in the U.S. My screen name is what I use for my yahoo address as well

Lynne Marie
13 years ago
Reply to  thegoddessrena

Thanks so much, Goddess Rena!! I’m emailing you right now!

13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,

Thus far, I am pretty happy with what I have thus far. But I’m looking for vintage Shalimar.

Jan Last
13 years ago
Reply to  eldarwen22

I can fulfill that wish for you. Email me at jdean geo (no space between) at aol dot com

thegoddessrena
13 years ago

I am ready for spring and would like to try En Passant or any other perfume with a good lilac note

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  thegoddessrena

Hi, I’d be happy to send a sample of En Passant–and I have a .4ml sample of Puredistance’s Opardu that has a lovely lilac note, to my nose (so much so I caved and bought a decant). My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

Estelle
13 years ago

Dear Fairy Godmother,

I would love to try any perfume from the Comme des Garçons Incense line.

I hope you are able to grant me this wish.

Thank you,

Estelle

Martha
13 years ago
Reply to  Estelle

Hi Estelle –

I can grant your wish. Email me at marthadawtmcphail10atgmaildawtcom

Estelle
13 years ago
Reply to  Martha

Martha, thank you! I will email you shortly.

septimus
13 years ago

dear perfume fairy godmother.. I would love to be able to sample something of Frederic Malle’s, in particular any one of the following: Angeliques Sous Le Pluie, En Passant, La Parfum De Therese, or Carnal Flower…

I am located in Europe.

Thank you 🙂

Katrin
13 years ago
Reply to  septimus

Hi!
I can send you a sample of En Passant. Contact me please at kathakk at yahoo dot com

septimus
13 years ago
Reply to  Katrin

Thank you so much Katrin! I emailed you. 🙂

13 years ago
Reply to  septimus

I have some Le Parfum de Therese for you! Hope you’ll love it as much as I do. Send me your snailmail addy to my name at ayalamoriel dot com.

Martha
13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother –

This month I would like to try some Sideris by Maria Candida Gentile or some Cinabre or both.

Thank you ever so much!

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  Martha

Hi Martha! I can send you a sample of Sideris (fair warning, it’s kind of amazing)–I think you might still have my email, but if not it’s heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

Martha
13 years ago
Reply to  Heather F

Wow, Heather!! You are remarkably generous! Emailing now.

monstersillage
13 years ago

Dear perfume fairy godmother, I would love to get my paws on samples from Novae Plus. I’m a little embarrassed to admit it but the bottles are sooo beautiful that I imagine the juice can’t be too terrible.

*crosses fingers*

13 years ago

Dear Perfume Fairy Godmother,

I granted some wishes in February (and in January) and will be granting wishes again this month! My wish went unfulfilled last month so I am trying again but will ask for something else: a sample of Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest or Chanel Cuir de Russie Parfum (I have tried the Les Exclusifs EDT and it was a no go for me). What say you?

Thank you.

Farouche
13 years ago
Reply to  hajusuuri

Dear hajusuuri, You are in luck…I can help you with both of these. Just email me at pattor at rcn dot com.

13 years ago
Reply to  Farouche

Farouche!!!!!!! Thank you so much…emailing you now!

Heather F
13 years ago

Hello once again everyone, I’m trying to explore chypres this spring (whenever it finally gets to be spring in Nashville…): I’d love to try a smidge of Roja Dove’s Unspoken, Vero Profumo Mito, SoOud Ouris (not quite a chypre, I know), or MDCI Chypre Palatin, if anyone has a teensy bit of a sample left. Thanks so much!! My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

Ann
13 years ago
Reply to  Heather F

Ta-da, dear Heather — wish granted! I can send you a sample of the Unspoken (love, love, love it!) and also the Chypre Palatin. Think you probably still have my e-mail from before, if not see no. 11 above …

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  Ann

Ohh, thanks so much Ann–I *do* still have your email, sending you a message now.

mridula
13 years ago

Dear fairy god mother,

I was a past recipient – and returned the favour, granting perfume wishes out there in the world when I saw none I could grant here. This time I would love a little bit of any of the superlative rose note perfumes out there. How do I know superlative when I haven’t had access to any of these in person. Perfume writing, of course. I am as much an addict of the narrative as I am of the juice. So anyone wish granter out there? Malle’s Portrait of a Lady and Une Rose, Serge Luten’s Rose de Nuit, La Fille de Berlin, Guerlain’s Nahema and By Killian’s Rose Oud. Oromond jayne’s Ta’if. L’artisan’s Voleur de Roses.

Nahema is the one I long to sniff.

thank you dear fairy god mother

Heather F
13 years ago
Reply to  mridula

Hi, I can send you samples of Fille de Berlin and Rose Oud, if you like. My email is heather dot elizabeth dot freeman at gmail 🙂

mridula
13 years ago
Reply to  Heather F

Hi Heather, thank you. I will write to you.

13 years ago
Reply to  mridula

Mridula, I can hook you up with some FM Portrait of a Lady. Click on my name to get my contact info.

13 years ago
Reply to  hajusuuri

I forgot to mention…I can only fulfill this wish if you are in the U.S.

mridula
13 years ago
Reply to  hajusuuri

Hajusuuri, I am in the US and thank you so much for your reply. I will email you.

13 years ago
Reply to  mridula

mridula—

I gave my sample of Nahema to a friend, but I just texted her to see if she’s wearing it or not. If not, I will retrieve it and send it on to you!

xo
Jenny

13 years ago
Reply to  Jenny Katz

mridula—

My friend is sure she still has it… she just has to find it! So, once we have located it, I will be happy to send it on! Send me your mailing address; my email is jenny katz music (all one word, no spaces) at gmail dot com!