{"title":"Designer perfume samples","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mykonos-inferno-sample","title":"Mykonos Inferno Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos Inferno is an Extrait de Parfum that opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, grapefruit and caramelized pineapple, heats up through clove, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and rose, and rests on patchouli, oakmoss, amber, musk, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan. It has a lot going on, which is the reason to try a 10 ml decant first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Caramelized Pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Clove, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cardamom, Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit with a caramel edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrant, bergamot, grapefruit and caramelized pineapple give the opening a juicy, slightly sweet shine. The caramelized pineapple is the unusual note here, so notice whether it comes across as fruit or as sugar on your skin before the spices arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA heart of warm spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom make the heart spicy, with rose giving a floral thread. The name suggests heat, and the spice line is where that shows. It is a lot of spice in one stage, so see whether it feels warm and rounded or sharp to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, amber and ambroxan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is long: patchouli, oakmoss, amber, musk, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan. Wood, moss and sweetness meet here, and the finish can feel earthy, ambery or clean depending on skin. Smell it again in the evening to see which of the three leads for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a warm day on clean skin, one spray on the neck, as an extrait asks for care, and smell it again after you have started your day. Try it a second time in the evening with one spray on the wrist, and compare the daytime fruit with the evening spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like juicy, spiced and woody perfumes and want a strong one for evenings, special occasions and bolder days. FragranceGems tags it unisex and strong, for summer. If you usually wear light, fresh perfumes, the sample shows whether this much happening in one bottle suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Inferno as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pyramid with sixteen listed notes cannot be judged from the list, and an extrait is a concentrated form. Mykonos is a FragranceGems house, so this decant comes from our own bottle and is filled and labelled by us. The link to the full bottle sits on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Inferno very hot and spicy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart holds clove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom, so spice is clearly present. How hot it feels depends on your skin, and a test day or two will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is caramelized pineapple doing in the top?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt adds a sweet, fruity note beside blackcurrant, bergamot and grapefruit. FragranceGems lists it among the top notes, so judge it in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a summer perfume with so much spice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for summer despite the warm heart. Test it on a warm day to see how the spice and the fruit behave in the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693382336666,"sku":"DG-MYK-INFERNO-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693382369434,"sku":"DG-MYK-INFERNO-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693382402202,"sku":"DG-MYK-INFERNO-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-inferno-sample.jpg?v=1791495336"},{"product_id":"mykonos-invade-sample","title":"Mykonos Invade Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos Invade is an Eau de Parfum from Mykonos, a FragranceGems house, recorded as a 50 ml bottle. Pink Pepper, Lavender Absolute and Juniper open it, Cashmeran, Cinnamon Bark and Caramel form the heart, and Amber, Madagascar Vanilla and Drywoods close it. Lavender with caramel is a pairing best judged on your own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink Pepper, Lavender Absolute, Juniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cashmeran, Cinnamon Bark, Caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, Drywoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePink pepper, lavender and juniper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is Pink Pepper, Lavender Absolute and Juniper. Lavender absolute is rich and aromatic rather than light and soapy, pink pepper adds sparkle and juniper a cool, green-resinous edge. Notice how much of the opening comes across as herbal on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCashmeran, cinnamon bark and caramel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart holds Cashmeran, Cinnamon Bark and Caramel. Cashmeran gives a soft, woody-musky warmth, cinnamon bark a dry spice and caramel a sweet, toasted note. The sweetness arrives here, so this is the stage to check against your own taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, vanilla and drywoods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base closes with Amber, Madagascar Vanilla and Drywoods. Amber and vanilla keep the warmth, and the drywoods put a dry timber under the sweetness. See whether the caramel from the heart comes back in the finish or the wood takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a cool day or in the evening, since lavender with caramel and cinnamon is a warm combination. Begin with a modest amount and smell the opening, the middle after a short while and the finish later. Wear it on a second day in different clothes to see whether it feels consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvade is for people who like lavender in a warm, gourmand setting rather than a fresh one and want a spiced, woody finish. FragranceGems tags it for daily and evening use. If lavender is not your note, the sample answers that without a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Invade as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender with caramel and cinnamon is a bold pairing: some wearers love the contrast, others find it confusing. A decant filled by FragranceGems from the 50 ml bottle of its own Mykonos line and labelled by us lets you judge the contrast over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs lavender the main note?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavender Absolute sits in the top and is a prominent one, but the heart and base bring cinnamon, caramel and vanilla. Lavender is the first chapter, not the whole perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the sweetness get strong?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel and Madagascar vanilla are both in the pyramid, so there is sweetness. Amber and drywoods balance it. The sweetness you notice depends on your own skin and how much you apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich bottle does the decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the 50 ml bottle listed at FragranceGems, filled into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693382860954,"sku":"DG-MYK-INVADE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693382893722,"sku":"DG-MYK-INVADE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693382926490,"sku":"DG-MYK-INVADE-010ML","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-invade-sample.jpg?v=1791495336"},{"product_id":"mykonos-luminos-sample","title":"Mykonos Luminos Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos Luminos is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own Mykonos line. It opens with apple and banana, flowers into white florals, rose, tuberose, lily of the valley, orange blossom and vanilla, and rests on amber, edible notes, a solar accord, amberwood, cashmere wood and ice cream. FragranceGems records banana, vanilla and ice cream as one Blue Java Banana accord, which is best met as a decant first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple, Banana (Part of The Blue Java Banana Accord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e White Florals, Rose, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Vanilla (Part of The Blue Java Banana Accord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Edible Notes, Solar Accord, Amberwood, Cashmere Wood, Ice Cream (Part of The Blue Java Banana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApple and banana\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening pairs apple with banana, the first part of the Blue Java Banana accord. That is a creamy, fruity, gently sweet start rather than a sharp one. Spray once and see whether it pleases you or feels too playful. Give it a minute before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite flowers with vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart gathers white florals, rose, tuberose, lily of the valley and orange blossom, and the vanilla of the banana accord threads through them. This is the floral core of Luminos, and a good place to judge whether the sweetness blends with the flowers for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, wood and an ice-cream finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists amber, edible notes, a solar accord, amberwood and cashmere wood, and the ice cream that completes the banana accord. Expect a soft, creamy and woody ending. Smell your skin late in the day to see how sweet it stays for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a day when you can check back often, on clean skin, and notice how the banana and apple give way to the flowers. FragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and special wear, so try it in two of those settings and compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Luminos as unisex and moderate, for spring, summer and autumn, and for daily, evening and special occasions. It suits someone who enjoys playful, creamy and gourmand perfumes with a floral heart. If you prefer dry, serious scents, test before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Luminos as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA banana accord with ice cream is not something you can judge by reading, and a perfume like that either makes you smile or it does not. Luminos is one of FragranceGems' own Mykonos perfumes, filled by us from the original 50 ml bottle and labelled by us. The full 50 ml bottle is reachable from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Luminos very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recorded notes include banana, vanilla, edible notes and ice cream, balanced by apple, white flowers and woods. How sweet it feels is yours to judge on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is an accord?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn accord is a blend of notes meant to be perceived as one impression. Here the banana, vanilla and ice cream together form the Blue Java Banana accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the full bottle 100 ml?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, FragranceGems lists the full Luminos as a 50 ml bottle. The decant is 10 ml, enough to wear it across several days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693383418010,"sku":"DG-MYK-LUMINOS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693383450778,"sku":"DG-MYK-LUMINOS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693383483546,"sku":"DG-MYK-LUMINOS-010ML","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-luminos-sample.jpg?v=1791495321"},{"product_id":"mykonos-marbella-sample","title":"Mykonos Marbella Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of FragranceGems' own Mykonos line, Marbella is an Extrait de Parfum that opens with orange, lemon, passionfruit and mango, moves to frangipani, solar notes and blackcurrant, and ends on vanilla, benzoin, musk and labdanum. A summery fruit top over a resinous vanilla base is a mix best checked on your own skin, so a 10 ml decant is a sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange, Lemon, Passionfruit, Mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Frangipani, Solar Notes, Blackcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Labdanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fruit basket opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange and lemon give a bright citrus frame, and passionfruit and mango add tropical juiciness. It is a loud, sunny start, and the interesting question is how long that brightness holds before the heart takes over on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrangipani, sun and blackcurrant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrangipani brings a creamy, tropical flower, the solar notes add a warm, skin-like glow, and blackcurrant gives a tart, dark-fruit contrast. This is where Marbella moves from fruit to flowers, and where you will decide whether the shift is smooth for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla, benzoin, musk and labdanum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base blends vanilla and benzoin for a soft, balsamic sweetness, musk for a clean skin feel, and labdanum for a darker resinous depth. It is a warm, enveloping finish. Smell your skin again late in the day to judge whether it feels cosy or too heavy for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarbella is listed for summer, so test it in warm weather on clean skin. Notice the fruit in the first few minutes and the vanilla and resin later on. Wear it once for the day and once for the evening, and compare which setting suits it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Marbella as unisex and strong, for summer, and for daily and evening wear. It suits someone who loves tropical fruit and sunny flowers and does not mind a resinous vanilla base. If you prefer dry or green scents, expect something rounder and sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Marbella as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer perfumes with a resinous base can turn out airy or thick, depending on the skin. Marbella is one of FragranceGems' own Mykonos perfumes, and this vial is filled by us from the original bottle and labelled by us. The full bottle sits behind the link on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Marbella too heavy for summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists it for summer, with the extrait strength tagged strong. The sample shows how it feels in your own climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are solar notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar notes aim to suggest warm skin and sunshine rather than a single ingredient. Whether the effect works for you is easy to judge on a sunny day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho makes Marbella?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMykonos is one of FragranceGems' own perfume lines, and Marbella belongs to it. The decant is filled from that same bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693384007834,"sku":"DG-MYK-MARBELLA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693384040602,"sku":"DG-MYK-MARBELLA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693384073370,"sku":"DG-MYK-MARBELLA-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-marbella-sample.jpg?v=1791495322"},{"product_id":"mykonos-mayfair-sample","title":"Mykonos Mayfair Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMayfair is a perfume from Mykonos, a house of FragranceGems. In our records the house places it among its citrus and fruity perfumes, but there is no note list and no concentration on file, so we will not describe more than that. The decant lets you meet Mayfair directly and decide how citrus and fruit show up on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting with citrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus is the first family named for Mayfair, and citrus perfumes tend to be loudest in the opening minutes. Spray once on the wrist and note whether it feels sharp, juicy or soft. Since we hold no top notes, whatever you pick out is your own record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the fruit comes in\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruity is the second family listed. Fruit in perfume can be sweet and ripe, tart and green, or almost dry, depending on what surrounds it. Give the perfume ten or fifteen minutes and notice if the fruit appears alongside the citrus or replaces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat stays behind\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater in the day, smell the wrist or your sleeve again. Citrus and fruit usually fade first, and what is left shows the real foundation of the perfume. We hold no base notes to compare, so write down what you smell and judge whether it still fits the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear Mayfair on clean skin on an ordinary day, ideally in mild weather where citrus and fruit have room to breathe. Use one spray at first and add a second on the next trial if you want more. Jot down a word at the start, at midday and in the evening, and compare them afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis decant is for anyone who likes citrus and fruity perfumes and wants to see what Mykonos offers in that direction. It also suits people who already know other Mykonos perfumes and want to place this one among them. If you need a published note pyramid first, we do not hold one for Mayfair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Mayfair as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur records give two family names for Mayfair and nothing else, and we would rather say so than invent notes. A sample answers the question that matters: do you like it on your skin. A couple of short trials are enough to see whether citrus and fruit suit your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the page know about Mayfair?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly that Mykonos places it among its citrus and fruity perfumes. We hold no note list or concentration, so we describe nothing beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Mayfair light or heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur data gives no answer to that. Citrus and fruity families often feel lighter, but wearing the decant is the real test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho fills the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMykonos is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so the decant comes straight from us: original bottle, glass spray vial, our own label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693384302746,"sku":"DG-MYK-MAYFAIR-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693384335514,"sku":"DG-MYK-MAYFAIR-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693384368282,"sku":"DG-MYK-MAYFAIR-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-mayfair-sample.jpg?v=1791498892"},{"product_id":"mykonos-monaco-royale-sample","title":"Mykonos Monaco Royale Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Mykonos range of FragranceGems sits Monaco Royale, an Extrait de Parfum. The recorded notes are pear, melon and green notes on top, soft wood and cedarwood in the heart, and moss, caramel and musk in the base. Juicy fruit over wood and a touch of caramel is not an obvious mix, so a 10 ml decant is the right way to meet it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pear, Melon, Green Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft Wood, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Moss, Caramel, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePear, melon and green notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is fruit with a green edge: pear and melon, joined by green notes. It should smell juicy and fresh rather than sugary. The first minutes show you whether this watery fruitiness is what you hoped for or whether it feels too light for an extrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft wood and cedarwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is short and woody: soft wood and cedarwood. After the fruit, this gives the perfume a dry, quiet middle. It is a good moment to see how the scent changes character once the juicy start has gone, and whether the wood feels smooth or pencil-like on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoss, caramel and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base brings moss, caramel and musk together. Moss adds a green, earthy depth, caramel a trace of sweetness and musk a clean, close finish. Smell your wrist in the evening and judge whether the caramel stays a quiet touch or comes through more strongly on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin on a mild day in spring or summer, as FragranceGems tags it, and wear it to work or for an evening. Smell it at the start, once the wood arrives and later when the moss and musk remain. Wear it a second time on a warmer day to see whether the fruit gets sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fruity-green perfumes with a woody backbone and do not need a heavy, sweet scent, and who prefer to wear one fragrance from morning into evening. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If caramel in perfume puts you off, the sample shows quickly how small a part it plays here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Monaco Royale as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit, wood and moss in one extrait is a combination that changes with the weather and the wearer. As a Mykonos perfume it belongs to our own range, and the decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. If you like it, the full bottle is available from FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I get with the Monaco Royale sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample is 10 ml of Monaco Royale in a glass spray vial, which FragranceGems fills from the original bottle and labels itself. Mykonos is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so the original bottle is ours too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sweet because of the caramel?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel is one of three base notes, next to moss and musk, and the opening is pear, melon and green notes. How sweet it feels depends on your skin, which the sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich seasons does it suit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and summer are its tagged seasons at FragranceGems, together with daily, work and evening use. 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A sample is the practical way to find out what the name promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name and what it leaves open\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusk and aura are both words about softness and presence, yet our data lists no notes, so we cannot say how either idea is carried out. We keep to the name and to what you can observe on your own skin. That is a sound place to start, and nothing on the page asks you to take the perfume on trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting something from our own range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Mykonos belongs to the same company as this shop, we know the range well enough to say plainly what we have not recorded. For this one, that is the pyramid. Your tests supply what the data does not, and each wearing counts as a small piece of evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA calm way to judge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the sample on a day without strong food or other scents around you, and check the skin now and then with a clear head. Short, frequent checks teach you more than a single long impression, and they make a later comparison easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply once to a clean forearm and check it at quiet moments rather than in a hurry. Repeat on a second day somewhere different, such as at home and then at work, and compare your notes. Keep other scented products away during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who likes the idea of a soft, close perfume but wants to see it before deciding. No audience, season or occasion is recorded for Musk Aura, so the page makes no recommendation beyond testing it where you would wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Musk Aura as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusk Aura has no note list on record, so even the name leaves most questions open. Mykonos is one of the houses of FragranceGems itself, which means this is a decant of our own range, filled from the original bottle and labelled by us. Wear it before you form an opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Musk Aura a musk perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name suggests it, but our data records no notes, so we cannot confirm which notes are in it. The decant lets you judge for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample comes from the original bottle: FragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial and every vial gets our label, so you always know what you are testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho makes the perfume in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMykonos is one of the houses of FragranceGems itself. The vial is filled from the original bottle and labelled by us, and the page says nothing about notes because none are recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693385253018,"sku":"DG-MYK-MUSK-AURA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693385285786,"sku":"DG-MYK-MUSK-AURA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693385318554,"sku":"DG-MYK-MUSK-AURA-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-musk-aura-sample.jpg?v=1791495323"},{"product_id":"mykonos-myego-sample","title":"Mykonos MyEgo Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos MyEgo is an Extrait de Parfum from FragranceGems' own house with a modern, airy list: muscat grapes, pink pepper, bergamot and aldehydes on top, amber, jasmine and geranium in the heart, musk, vanilla, transparent wood and Iso E Super underneath. Aldehydes and Iso E Super are notes that some people love and others find clinical, so a 10 ml decant is a fair first test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Muscat Grapes, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Aldehydes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Jasmine, Geranium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Vanilla, Transparent Wood, Iso E Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapes and aldehydes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuscat grapes, pink pepper, bergamot and aldehydes start the perfume. The grapes bring a juicy sweetness, bergamot a citrus edge, and aldehydes a clean, sparkling lift. Expect brightness first, with the pepper only as a thin thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, jasmine and geranium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, jasmine and geranium form the heart. Jasmine and geranium are floral and slightly green, and amber warms them. This is the stage where the perfume turns from airy to rounder, and the place to smell your skin with attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusk, vanilla and transparent wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusk, vanilla, transparent wood and Iso E Super close the perfume. Together they point to a smooth, quiet, skin-close finish with a faint sweetness. If you like perfumes that end as a soft aura rather than a trail, this is your stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an extrait it is meant to be used lightly, so apply once and wait. FragranceGems files it for daily, evening and special occasions and for autumn and winter, which gives you several settings to try. Wear it on a day indoors, then outdoors, and compare how the aldehydes behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like modern, fresh-woody perfumes with a smooth musky base, and who are curious about notes such as aldehydes and Iso E Super. If you prefer richly gourmand extraits, you will learn quickly that this one goes in another direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos MyEgo as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fresh, abstract extrait is easy to misjudge from a note list, because aldehydes and transparent woods are about feel, not flavour. Mykonos is our own house, and the vial is filled at FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. 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The two flowers give a creamy, honeyed floral shade to the fruit and carry the freshness into something rounder. Watch how the transition feels, and whether the flowers lead or support the pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, musk, vanilla, guaiac, ambroxan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists amber, musk, vanilla, guaiac wood and ambroxan. Amber and vanilla bring warmth and sweetness, musk keeps it close, guaiac wood adds a smoky, tea-like dryness and ambroxan gives a salty glow. Smell your wrist late in the evening and decide if it is rich enough or too rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Nautilus for daily use, evenings and special occasions, with summer as its season. Wear one or two sprays on a warm day and notice the fruit and flowers, then in the evening for the amber and vanilla. As an extrait it may stay closer to you, so smell your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fruity, floral and aquatic-leaning perfumes with a warm, ambery base and who plan to wear it mainly in summer. The tags on FragranceGems are unisex and strong. If you are unsure whether vanilla and amber feel too heavy for hot weather, the decant lets you check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Nautilus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA summer perfume with a strong tag and a vanilla-amber base could be fresh or heavy depending on your skin, and the note list cannot tell you which. A decant of Nautilus, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, answers it in practice. The 100 ml bottle is sold at FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho makes the Nautilus decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems does: it fills a glass spray vial from its own Mykonos bottle and labels it. Mykonos is a FragranceGems house, so the sample comes from the same people who made the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is pear listed twice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record names pear in the top and again in the heart. We keep both as recorded, so pear is a thread running through the first two stages before amber and vanilla take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it too heavy for summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for summer and as strong, with amber, vanilla and guaiac wood in the base. 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Praline appears twice in the recorded pyramid, so the sweet side is clear, and it is worth wearing to see how sweet it gets on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Apple, Myrrh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Flower, Guaiac Wood, Praline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Ambroxan, Praline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot, apple and myrrh\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top lists Bergamot, Apple and Myrrh. Bergamot and apple give a crisp, fruity start, while myrrh adds a resinous undertone from the first minute. Notice whether the apple or the resin comes through more clearly on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange flower, guaiac wood and praline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Orange Flower, Guaiac Wood and Praline. Orange flower is soft and white, guaiac wood smoky and dry, praline sweet and toasty. These three pull in different directions, and how they settle together is the character of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla, ambroxan and more praline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base repeats Praline and adds Vanilla and Ambroxan. Ambroxan gives a clean, warm, slightly salty skin effect, which can keep the vanilla and praline from feeling heavy. Check whether the sweetness is pleasant at the end or too much for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest it on a cool evening with a small amount, because an extrait with praline can feel dense. Smell the apple and myrrh at the start, then the guaiac and praline in the middle, then the vanilla and ambroxan late. Repeat once with a different amount to find the level that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn The Rocks is for people who like sweet, resinous, gourmand-leaning perfumes with a woody backbone. FragranceGems files it under daily, evening and special occasions. If you prefer fresh or aquatic perfumes, a sample will tell you whether praline and vanilla lie too far from your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos On The Rocks as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with praline twice and vanilla in an extrait concentration makes a clear statement, and clear statements are exactly the ones worth testing. FragranceGems fills the vial from the 100 ml bottle of its own Mykonos line and labels it, so you test the real liquid first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a gourmand perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recorded notes include praline twice and vanilla, so yes, there is a clear gourmand character. Bergamot, myrrh and guaiac wood add resin and wood, which keeps it from being only sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does praline appear twice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed in both the heart and the base of the recorded pyramid, so the sweetness is present through the middle and into the end. We list it exactly as recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much should I spray from the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with little, since an extrait is dense. 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Its recorded pyramid is clean and long: Sparkling Blackcurrant, Aldehydes and Rose Mist on top, white florals, White Tea Vapor and a soap accord in the heart, then Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Clean Musks. A 10 ml decant shows whether that enveloping picture suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Sparkling Blackcurrant, Aldehydes, Mandarin Zest, Rose Mist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Velvety White Floral, White Tea Vapor, White Soap Accord, Cashmere Wood, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonka Bean, Iso E Super, Amber, Clean Musks, Cashmeran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSparkling blackcurrant and aldehydes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top lists Sparkling Blackcurrant, Aldehydes, Mandarin Zest and Rose Mist. Aldehydes give a bright, soapy fizz, blackcurrant a juicy edge and rose mist a light floral veil. Pay attention to how the opening feels in the first minutes: crisp, or too sharp for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite tea, soap and cashmere wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart combines a Velvety White Floral, White Tea Vapor, a White Soap Accord, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood. It is the cleanest part of the pyramid: soft flowers, steamed tea and soap over smooth woods. Check whether it feels freshly laundered on you or too abstract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonka, Iso E Super and musks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists Tonka Bean, Iso E Super, Amber, Clean Musks and Cashmeran. Iso E Super and Cashmeran give a smooth, woody-musky halo, tonka and amber a faint warmth. It is a close, modern base, and in an extrait the amount you apply matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on bare skin and begin with a small amount, since an extrait is dense. Smell the fizzy opening, then the tea-and-soap middle after a while, and finally the musky base late in the day. Wear it on two days, one in warmer and one in cooler weather, and note which suits it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenthouse is for people who like clean, soapy, white-tea perfumes with a soft woody base and want one that works by day and in the evening. FragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and special occasions. 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Seven notes, all of them soft and sweet: it is a clear gourmand idea, and whether it feels charming or too sugary is only known after wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Strawberry Preserve, Almond, Caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Milk, Heliotrope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, White Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrawberry preserve, almond and caramel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded top is strawberry preserve with almond and caramel, so the first impression is sweet and jammy. Strawberry as a preserve is warmer and denser than fresh fruit. Use the first minutes to see whether the sweetness is playful for you or is already more than you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilk and heliotrope\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, milk makes everything creamy and heliotrope adds a powdery, almond-like softness. The sweetness continues but turns smoother. This stage shows the character of the perfume most clearly, a soft dessert accord with no sharp edges, if the recorded notes are anything to go by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla and white musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base has just two notes, vanilla and white musk. Vanilla keeps the sweetness going while white musk gives it a clean, close finish. Smell your wrist in the evening: if the sweetness still feels pleasant after the opening has faded, it is probably a perfume you can live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin on a cool day, since FragranceGems tags it for autumn and winter, and wear it for daily errands, work or an evening. Smell it right away, again when the milk and heliotrope arrive and once more later. Try a second day to see whether the sweetness feels the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who love soft, sweet perfumes with fruit, almond and vanilla, and who enjoy wearing something cosy in the colder months. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If you usually pick fresh, dry or woody scents, the sample will quickly show whether such a sweet profile is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Pink Drops as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet gourmand perfumes divide opinion more than most, and what charms at first can tire later. As the range is ours, we fill the 10 ml decant by hand from the original bottle and put our own label on it. If you like it, FragranceGems also sells the 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Pink Drops sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample is 10 ml of Pink Drops in a glass spray vial, poured by FragranceGems from the original bottle and given our own label. Mykonos is a house of our own at FragranceGems, so this decant comes from our own range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the recorded notes lean sweet: strawberry preserve, caramel, milk, vanilla. Almond, heliotrope and white musk soften and clean the edges. The sample shows how the balance falls on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a winter perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for autumn and winter, with daily wear, work and evenings. 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A parfum is worn in small amounts, so a 10 ml decant is the practical way to learn how it behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender, Bergamot, Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender, bergamot, mint\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender, bergamot and mint make an aromatic, cooling top. Lavender brings a herbal calm, bergamot a clear citrus line and mint a cold edge. Together they should feel fresh and clean for the first moments, before the sweeter notes arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla with benzoin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadagascar vanilla and benzoin form the heart. Vanilla is creamy and sweet, and benzoin adds a balsamic, slightly resinous warmth. This is where the perfume turns from cool to warm, and where you will know if it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, tonka and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is amber, tonka bean and woody notes. They carry the vanilla into a soft, warm ending with some dryness from the wood. If sweet-warm bases are your taste, this is the stage to look forward to, and the one to judge once the mint has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with a very small amount on the forearm, since parfums are normally used sparingly, and let the lavender and mint pass before judging. Then wait for the vanilla and benzoin. Wear it once in daytime and once in the evening to see which suits the turn from aromatic to sweet better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like aromatic openings that warm into vanilla and amber, and who want a perfume with a visible shift from cool to sweet. If lavender and vanilla together sound either cosy or confusing, the sample settles it on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Adonis as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA parfum with a lavender and mint top over vanilla and benzoin is a clear turn, and one that some wearers enjoy and others do not. Velixir is our own house, and the vial is filled at FragranceGems from the original bottle, with our label on it. The full bottle is linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Adonis sweeter than it sounds?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla, benzoin, amber and tonka bean are all recorded below the top, so the lower two thirds lean sweet and warm. The lavender and mint at the start are what keep the opening cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does benzoin do?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenzoin is a recorded heart note alongside Madagascar vanilla. 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The decant holds the same Parfum as the 100 ml bottle, poured at FragranceGems without any change to its concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693387579546,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693387612314,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693387645082,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-010ML","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-adonis-sample.jpg?v=1791495326"},{"product_id":"mykonos-reflection-elixir-sample","title":"Mykonos Reflection Elixir Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos, one of the houses FragranceGems runs itself, makes Reflection Elixir as an Extrait de Parfum. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, ginger and rhubarb leaves, moves to ylang-ylang, peach and magnolia, and settles on ambroxan, musk and a chypre accord. A bright start over a soft floral heart is easier to judge on skin than on paper, which is what a 10 ml decant is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger, Rhubarb Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambroxan, Musk, Chypre Accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapefruit, bergamot, ginger and rhubarb leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded top has two citrus fruits, grapefruit and bergamot, with ginger for a little heat and rhubarb leaves for a green, slightly tart edge. Expect it to feel crisp and sharp at first. Use the first minutes to see whether that sharpness is something you enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYlang-ylang, peach and magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart brings three soft, rounded notes: ylang-ylang, peach and magnolia. Together they turn the bright opening into something creamier and fuller. This is the stage that tells you if the floral and fruit side suits your taste or feels too rich for your usual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbroxan, musk and a chypre accord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ambroxan, musk and a chypre accord. Ambroxan and musk keep the finish smooth and close to the skin, while the chypre accord adds a classic, slightly mossy structure. See in the evening whether this clean ending matches the lively beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant to clean skin on a mild day, since it is tagged for spring, summer and autumn, and wear it for daily errands, work or an evening. Smell it at the start, once the flowers show and again later in the day. A second wearing in different weather helps to confirm your first impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like citrus and florals in an extrait, with a clean musky finish, and who want one perfume for several seasons and occasions. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If you usually avoid peach or ylang-ylang in perfume, the sample shows very quickly whether this version is different for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Reflection Elixir as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYlang-ylang and peach can be softly pretty on one person and sweet on another, and an extrait shows them with little dilution. As a Mykonos perfume it comes from our own range, and the decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. The 50 ml bottle is on FragranceGems if you want it afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Reflection Elixir sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample is 10 ml of Reflection Elixir in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. 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It is a floral gourmand with a dark, earthy end, and a 10 ml decant shows how the cocoa and patchouli sit with the flowers on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Lychee, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Peony, Rose, Cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLychee, ginger, bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is fresh and vital. FragranceGems describes the sharp ginger as giving the exotic sweetness of lychee and the fresh bergamot a bold, tingling lift. Expect a bright and slightly fizzy first impression that catches the attention before the flowers arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeony, rose and cocoa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, peony and rose bring romantic floral shades, set against the dark, powdery warmth of cocoa. FragranceGems says this creates a deep and compelling texture. It is the stage where the gourmand side shows, so notice whether the cocoa feels bitter, powdery or sweet on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA patchouli finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded base is patchouli alone, described as deep and characteristic, giving an elegant woody stability. After the lychee and cocoa, patchouli brings the earth. Smell your wrist later in the evening to see whether the florals still show through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening on clean skin, one spray on each wrist, and let the lychee and ginger pass before judging the heart. Try it a second time in the daytime to see whether cocoa and rose still feel romantic in daylight. Write down which stage you like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like floral gourmand perfumes with something dark underneath, for daily wear, evenings and special occasions in autumn and winter. FragranceGems tags it for women and as moderate in intensity. If chocolate notes in a perfume do not appeal, the sample tells you quickly whether the cocoa here is subtle enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Aphrodite as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeony, rose and cocoa can be romantic or too sweet, depending on skin. Velixir is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so this decant comes from our own bottle, filled and labelled by us. If you later want the full bottle, the page links to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Aphrodite a chocolate perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocoa is one of three heart notes, next to peony and rose. FragranceGems describes it as dark and powdery rather than sweet, so it works more as a warm shade than as a dessert note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does the base list only patchouli?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record names patchouli and nothing else for the base, and we copy it as it stands. FragranceGems describes patchouli as the stable, woody close of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a perfume for women only?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for women, but nothing stops anyone from enjoying it. 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A clean, citrus-marine extrait is easiest to judge by wearing a decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Marine Notes, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Ambroxan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapefruit, ginger, bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is grapefruit, ginger and bergamot. Citrus gives the first impression its brightness, and ginger adds a peppery warmth that keeps it from being plain. Spray the decant once and observe how bitter or sweet the grapefruit feels on your skin in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarine notes, cardamom and lily\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record lists marine notes, cardamom and lily of the valley. The sea-like note brings air and salt, cardamom adds a gentle spice and lily of the valley brings a clean floral shade. This is where the freshness turns from sparkling to rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusk, patchouli, amber, ambroxan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is musk, patchouli, amber and ambroxan. Musk and ambroxan make a smooth, airy finish, patchouli adds an earthy touch and amber supplies warmth. Smell your wrist later in the day and see if the finish feels clean and close or fuller than you expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Reflection for daily use, evenings and work, across spring, summer and autumn. Wear it for a normal day with one or two sprays and again for an evening, to see how the marine freshness behaves after dark. As an extrait it may sit closer than a light water, so smell your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like clean, citrus and marine perfumes that still have some depth, and want one that works at the office and in the evening. It carries the unisex and moderate tags. If you find marine scents sharp or soapy, the decant shows you quickly and with little commitment whether the musk base changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Reflection as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarine and citrus scents are among the hardest to judge online, because skin and climate shift them so much. A decant of Reflection, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, gives you honest wearings before you pick a full bottle. Mykonos bottles are sold at FragranceGems as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the Reflection decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems fills a glass spray vial from its own Mykonos bottle and puts a label on it. Mykonos is a FragranceGems house, so this sample comes straight from the people who make the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambroxan?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a soft, warm and slightly salty material often used in the base of modern perfumes. In Reflection it appears next to musk, patchouli and amber, which fits the clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Reflection a summer scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is tagged for spring, summer and autumn and for daily wear, work and evenings, so it has a wide range. A sample shows how it handles warm and cool days on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693388595354,"sku":"DG-MYK-REFLECTION-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693388628122,"sku":"DG-MYK-REFLECTION-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693388660890,"sku":"DG-MYK-REFLECTION-010ML","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-reflection-sample.jpg?v=1791495327"},{"product_id":"velixir-apollo-sample","title":"Velixir Apollo Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eApollo is a 35 ml Eau de Parfum from Velixir, the FragranceGems house. Its recorded notes are green apple, ginger and bergamot, then clary sage and juniper, resting on amberwood, cedar, tonka bean, olibanum and vetiver. Crisp fruit followed by pine-like herbs and church incense is an unusual line, and a decant is the easy way to hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Apple, Ginger, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Clary Sage, Juniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Olibanum, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen apple, ginger and bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening gathers green apple, ginger and bergamot. The apple is crisp and slightly sour, ginger adds a warm, zesty bite and bergamot brings a clean citrus lift. Spray the decant once and notice how sharp or juicy the apple feels on your skin in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClary sage and juniper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record lists clary sage and juniper. Clary sage is herbal and softly sweet, and juniper adds a cool, gin-like, piney freshness. This is the stage where the fruit gives way to something aromatic and outdoorsy, so wait a little before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmberwood, cedar, tonka, olibanum, vetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists amberwood, cedar, tonka bean, olibanum and vetiver. Cedar and vetiver build a dry wooden frame, olibanum adds a smoky, resinous note, amberwood gives a glow and tonka a touch of sweetness. Check your wrist late in the day and see whether the finish feels spiritual and calm to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo carries the autumn and winter tags at FragranceGems, with daily, evening and work occasions. Wear one or two sprays on a crisp day and watch the shift from apple to juniper. It is a good perfume to carry through a full ordinary day, and a second day in different weather adds information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, woody and aromatic perfumes with a slightly smoky base, and want one for cooler months that is not too sweet. Its FragranceGems listing reads unisex with moderate intensity. If you find juniper or incense hard to wear, the decant shows quickly whether they stay in the background here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Apollo as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen apple, juniper and olibanum are not an everyday combination, and a note list cannot tell you how well they sit together. With a decant of Apollo, which FragranceGems fills from the original bottle and we label, you can put the mix to a proper test. FragranceGems also sells the 35 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is inside the Apollo vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfume from a Velixir bottle in our own range, filled by FragranceGems into a 10 ml glass spray vial with our label. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes from the very source of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is olibanum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlibanum is another name for frankincense, the resin burned as incense. In Apollo it sits in the base with cedar and vetiver, where it adds a smoky, resinous, slightly spiritual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Apollo a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opening is fresh, with green apple, ginger and bergamot, but the base is woody and resinous. The scent family tags on FragranceGems read fresh, oriental and woody, which matches how it unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693388890266,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693388923034,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693388955802,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-apollo-sample.jpg?v=1791495327"},{"product_id":"mykonos-royal-ispahan-sample","title":"Mykonos Royal Ispahan Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos Royal Ispahan is an Eau de Parfum from Mykonos, a FragranceGems house. Bergamot, Raspberry, Lychee and Cotton Flower open it, Violet, Rose Milk and Soft Wood form the heart, and Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Amber close it. It is a fruity, floral and woody mix, and one worth wearing before you pick a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Raspberry, Lychee, Cotton Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Violet, Rose Milk, Soft Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry, lychee and cotton flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top lists Bergamot, Raspberry, Lychee and Cotton Flower. Bergamot lifts the fruit, raspberry is tart, lychee sweet, and cotton flower adds a soft, clean veil. The opening is busy with fruit, so notice which of them stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViolet, rose milk and soft wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart holds Violet, Rose Milk and Soft Wood. Violet is powdery and slightly sweet, rose milk a creamy take on rose, soft wood a quiet backdrop. This is where the fruit fades and the floral side takes over, and where opinions on rose perfumes form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla, guaiac wood and amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Guaiac wood adds a smoky, slightly sweet dryness to the vanilla and amber, which keeps the end from being simply sugary. See on your skin whether the vanilla or the wood leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it in the evening or on a cool day, when a fruity-floral perfume with vanilla suits the mood, and again in daytime for contrast. Put it on the wrists and neck, then smell it after the fruit has gone and again late in the day. Two or three days will show how consistent it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Ispahan is for people who like fruity, rosy perfumes with a warm vanilla-and-wood finish and a certain richness. At FragranceGems it carries the daily, evening and special-occasion tags. If fruit-forward scents are often too sweet for you, the sample shows early whether the guaiac wood balances it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Royal Ispahan as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaspberry, lychee and rose milk can read as elegant on some skins and as candy-sweet on others. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml vial from the bottle of its own Mykonos line and labels it by us, so you test the actual perfume before choosing a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Royal Ispahan very fruity?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top has raspberry, lychee and cotton flower, so fruit is clear at first. The heart turns floral and the base woody-vanilla, so the fruit is only one chapter of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is rose milk?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the name of a heart note in the recorded pyramid, a creamy, soft rose character. Together with violet it forms the floral centre. Notice whether you enjoy that gentle rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for daily wear?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts tags at FragranceGems cover daily, evening and special occasions, so it is flexible. Try it for a day in your normal routine to see whether the richness fits your setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693388988570,"sku":"DG-MYK-ROYAL-ISPAHAN-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693389021338,"sku":"DG-MYK-ROYAL-ISPAHAN-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693389054106,"sku":"DG-MYK-ROYAL-ISPAHAN-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-royal-ispahan-sample.jpg?v=1791495327"},{"product_id":"velixir-ares-sample","title":"Velixir Ares Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Ares is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own house that starts with grapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin, moves to sandalwood and cedar, and rests on amber, patchouli and musk. It is a citrus-over-wood design, and a 10 ml decant shows how the sharp top and the creamy wood fit together on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Citrus Fruits, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Patchouli, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBitter citrus, immediately\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin open the perfume. FragranceGems says the bitterness of the grapefruit gives an instant energy boost and a radiant start. Mandarin should round the edge, so the citrus is bright but not entirely sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA woody heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood and cedar form the heart. FragranceGems describes the pairing as creamy and dry at the same time, a strong structure. Sandalwood supplies the softness, cedar the straight line, and the sample shows how much of each you hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk close the perfume. FragranceGems says the warm amber melts into the earthy patchouli, with musk smoothing the finish. It is a base of warmth and earth, which should be easy to recognise on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags it moderate and for daily, evening and work wear, in autumn and winter, so it is easy to place. Try it at a desk and then in the evening. Apply once and compare the citrus start with the wood in the middle after a short while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like citrus perfumes that do not stay light and want a woody, warm landing for cooler months. If grapefruit alone feels too sharp for you, the mandarin and the sandalwood in the middle may soften it. The listing files it under unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Ares as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus over wood and amber is a structure that can come across cleanly or sharply, depending on the wearer. Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, so the vial carries the bottle's own perfume, decanted by us, unchanged, under our label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Ares a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts opening is fresh and bitter, but amber, patchouli and musk make the ending warm. FragranceGems tags it citrus, oriental and woody, so freshness is only the first part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for the office?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed for work as well as daily and evening wear, with moderate intensity. Wear the sample through a working day to see how it sits around other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only for winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists autumn and winter, which fits the warm base. 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Chocolate appears twice in this pyramid, so a 10 ml decant is a good way to see how a gourmand perfume with this shape behaves on you before the 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Coffee, Almond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Chocolate, Milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Chocolate, Vetiver, Cistus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee and almond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee and almond start the perfume with a roasted, slightly bitter warmth and a nutty, marzipan-like softness. There are only two notes in the top, so the opening is simple and direct, and it makes clear within moments whether you enjoy coffee in a perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, chocolate and milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart combines patchouli, chocolate and milk. Chocolate gives the bittersweet centre, milk rounds it into something creamier, and patchouli adds earth so the whole does not tip into dessert. This is the stage where the gourmand character is strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood, chocolate, vetiver and cistus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChocolate comes back in the base, now with sandalwood, vetiver and cistus. Sandalwood is creamy, vetiver dry and earthy, cistus resinous and amber-like. These keep the finish from being purely sweet and give it a woody depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an evening, which FragranceGems lists with daily wear and special occasions, applying to a clean forearm. Watch how the coffee gives way to chocolate and milk, and how the woods take over at the end. A second test on a cooler day is useful, as autumn and winter are the listed seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like gourmand perfumes with coffee and chocolate and a woody backbone. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and strong, for daily wear, evenings and special occasions, in autumn and winter. If you like coffee but dislike sweet scents, the sample shows how the vetiver and cistus balance it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Senja as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee, chocolate and milk in one perfume is a pairing that some people adore and others find too edible. This is our own Mykonos range, so there is no outside house to point to: FragranceGems fills the vial from the original bottle and labels it. The full bottle is linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a dessert perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChocolate appears in both the heart and the base, alongside milk, so the gourmand side is strong. Patchouli, vetiver and cistus add earth and wood. Your skin decides how sweet it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will arrive in the package?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10 ml glass spray vial is decanted by FragranceGems straight from the original bottle and carries our own label, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is chocolate listed twice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is how the pyramid is recorded: chocolate in the heart and again in the base. The decant shows you whether it develops or simply stays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693389480090,"sku":"DG-MYK-SENJA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693389512858,"sku":"DG-MYK-SENJA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693389545626,"sku":"DG-MYK-SENJA-010ML","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-senja-sample.jpg?v=1791495328"},{"product_id":"mykonos-slow-living-sample","title":"Mykonos Slow Living Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMykonos Slow Living is an Extrait de Parfum with Amalfi lemon and lemon blossom on top, neroli and lavender in the heart, and Orcanox, musk and cedarwood underneath. A short, clean pyramid like this lives or dies on how the lemon and musk sit on skin, and a 10 ml decant is the way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Amalfi Lemon, Lemon Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Neroli, Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Orcanox™, Musk, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemon twice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmalfi lemon and lemon blossom share the top, so the opening is lemon in two forms, the fruit and the flower. Expect brightness rather than sweetness, and watch whether the blossom softens the sharpness of the zest on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeroli and lavender\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs neroli with lavender. Neroli is a soft, clean orange-flower note and lavender an aromatic, herbal one, so the middle should feel tidy and fresh. If lavender sometimes turns soapy on you, this is where it would show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrcanox, musk and cedarwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists Orcanox, musk and cedarwood. Cedarwood adds a dry wood and musk a soft, skin-like warmth, while Orcanox is named as a note in its own right. Smell it later in the day to see how the wood and musk settle behind the lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a calm morning on clean skin, one spray on the neck, and notice how the lemon changes as the day goes on. Try it again on a spring or summer afternoon and once more on an autumn day, since FragranceGems lists all three seasons. An extrait asks for a measured hand, so start light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like clean, citrus-led perfumes with a soft woody and musky base and want one for daily wear, work and quiet evenings. FragranceGems tags it unisex and moderate, for spring, summer and autumn. If lemon perfumes have felt too sharp, the sample shows whether the lavender and musk calm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Slow Living as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon-led perfumes are easy to like on a strip of paper and harder on skin, where the musk and cedar change them. Mykonos is one of our own houses at FragranceGems, so this decant is filled by us from our bottle and carries our label. The full bottle is a link away on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Slow Living a pure lemon perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon leads the top, but neroli and lavender make the heart and Orcanox, musk and cedarwood the base. It starts bright and ends softer and woodier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Orcanox?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an ingredient name listed in the base next to musk and cedarwood. We list it as recorded and add no description beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a day or an evening perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists daily, evening and work occasions. The clean profile suits the day, and a trial in the evening shows whether it holds your interest then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693389873306,"sku":"DG-MYK-SLOW-LIVING-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693389906074,"sku":"DG-MYK-SLOW-LIVING-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693389938842,"sku":"DG-MYK-SLOW-LIVING-010ML","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-slow-living-sample.jpg?v=1791495328"},{"product_id":"velixir-artemis-sample","title":"Velixir Artemis Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtemis, from FragranceGems' own Velixir line, is an Eau de Parfum that opens with aquatic notes, pear and ambrette musk, moves to ylang-ylang and jasmine, and rests on patchouli. FragranceGems tags it unisex and files it under aquatic, floral and woody. Water and flowers over patchouli sit between fresh and earthy, which is easier to judge on skin than on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Notes, Pear, Ambrette Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquatic notes, pear and ambrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquatic notes give a cool, clear feel, pear a ripe and juicy sweetness, and ambrette musk a soft, plant-like musky veil. FragranceGems calls the effect refreshing and cool. Spray once and see which of the three leads for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYlang-ylang and jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYlang-ylang adds a sunny, exotic creaminess and jasmine a refined, slightly heady white flower. This pair turns the airy top into something rounder, and the moment of that change is worth watching on your own skin, a few minutes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli to ground it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single base note, patchouli, closes the perfume with a dry, earthy, slightly balsamic character. It anchors the watery top and the flowers. Check later in the day whether the earth feels welcome against the freshness, or whether it feels out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear Artemis on a spring or summer day on clean skin, at work or for an evening out, as FragranceGems lists both. Check the skin after the aquatic top has settled to see how the flowers show, then once more later for the patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Artemis as unisex and moderate, for spring and summer, and for daily, evening and work wear. It suits someone who likes aquatic perfumes with a floral heart and a plain earthy end. If you favour sweet or smoky perfumes, this will seem cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Artemis as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater and patchouli can feel airy or austere depending on the skin, and the middle of flowers is what decides it. FragranceGems also owns the Velixir line, so the vial comes from the original bottle with our label added. The page also carries a link to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambrette musk?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbrette is a plant seed used in perfumery for a soft, slightly nutty musky note. Here it sits in the top, softening the aquatic start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Artemis floral or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth: aquatic notes and pear in the top, then ylang-ylang and jasmine in the heart. The sample shows which side leads on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in the evening?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists evening among its occasions, next to daily and work. 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A bright citrus extrait deserves a trial on skin, and a decant is the small way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fizzy Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fizzy Grapefruit, Neroli, Ginger, Powdery Notes, Water Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Fizzy Grapefruit, Amber, Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, Orris Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapefruit all the way through\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record lists fizzy grapefruit in the top, the heart and the base, which makes it the thread of the whole perfume. Around it come bergamot, mandarin orange, magnolia and ginger, a citrus opening with a floral and spicy edge. Notice how bright the first minutes feel on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeroli, ginger, water\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart keeps the grapefruit and ginger and adds neroli, powdery notes and water notes. That mix points to a clean, airy middle rather than a heavy one. The powdery notes soften the citrus, so this is the stage to judge whether the perfume feels crisp or soft to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusk, cedar and orris root\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base holds amber, musk, cedar, patchouli and orris root, with the grapefruit still present. Orris root is a powdery, quiet note and cedar a dry wood, so the finish should settle softly. Smell it again in the evening to see how the citrus has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray it on clean skin on a warm day, one spray on the wrist and one at the neck, and note the first citrus burst. Come back to it later and notice whether the water and powdery notes take over. Because it is an extrait, start with one spray and add a second only on a second trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like fresh, floral-citrus perfumes with a soft wood and musk finish, for daily wear, the office and evenings. FragranceGems tags it as unisex, moderate and for summer. If bright citrus has felt thin on you before, the decant shows whether the extrait form changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Sorrento as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus perfumes change quickly on skin, and a pyramid that repeats one note in every tier is easier to understand worn than read. Mykonos is one of our own houses at FragranceGems, so this decant comes from our bottle, filled and labelled by us. The page links to the full bottle in case you want it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does grapefruit appear in every tier?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record on FragranceGems lists fizzy grapefruit in the top, the heart and the base. We copy it as recorded and read it as the thread that runs through the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Sorrento a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for summer, which fits the citrus and water notes. A trial on a warm day and a cool one shows how far that holds for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA glass spray vial with a decant of Sorrento, filled by us from the bottle and labelled by us. It is meant for trying the perfume, not for replacing the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693390528666,"sku":"DG-MYK-SORRENTO-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693390561434,"sku":"DG-MYK-SORRENTO-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693390594202,"sku":"DG-MYK-SORRENTO-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-sorrento-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"velixir-asteria-sample","title":"Velixir Asteria Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsteria is an Eau de Parfum made by Velixir, one of the houses owned by FragranceGems. It opens on blood orange, mandarin, bergamot and lemon, has a single flower at its heart, tiaré Tahiti, and rests on sandalwood, musk and powdery notes. A bright citrus start over one white flower is easy to follow, and a 10 ml decant shows how it lives on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Blood Orange, Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiaré Tahiti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Musk, Powdery Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood orange, mandarin, bergamot and lemon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is a rich citrus mix: blood orange and mandarin for sweetness, bergamot and lemon for sharpness. The recorded text calls it a bubbly, lively start. Expect it to feel bright at once, then to settle within minutes as the flower underneath comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiaré Tahiti\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is a single note, tiaré Tahiti, a tropical flower that the recorded text describes as sunny and creamy. With nothing else in the middle, it is easy to tell whether you like it. This is the stage to watch when you wear the sample, since the flower carries the whole character of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood, musk and powdery notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is sandalwood, musk and powdery notes, which give a creamy, soft and close finish. After the brightness of the citrus and the flower, this part is quiet. Smell your wrist in the evening and see whether the soft, powdery end suits you or whether you would want more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant to clean skin on a sunny spring or summer day, as FragranceGems tags it, and wear it to work or for an evening out. Smell it at the start, once the flower arrives and again in the evening. A second try on another day tells you whether the tiaré stays pleasant for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like a citrus start with a creamy white flower and a soft, powdery base, and who want something easy for warm seasons. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If tropical flowers such as tiaré or gardenia feel too heavy for you, the sample shows that quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Asteria as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single tropical flower over citrus can come across as sunny on one person and soapy or heavy on another. Because Velixir is our own range, we fill the 10 ml decant ourselves from the original bottle and label it. If it suits you, the 35 ml bottle is available from FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Asteria sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Asteria in a glass spray vial, poured by FragranceGems from the original bottle and given our own label. Velixir is a house of our own at FragranceGems, which makes this decant part of our own range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does tiaré Tahiti smell?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a tropical white flower, and the recorded text describes it as sunny and creamy here. How strong and how creamy it feels depends on your skin, which the sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for spring and summer, with daily, work and evening use. 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A dark-fruit opening with a sweet, woody base is bold, and a decant lets you see how bold on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Mandarin Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Violet, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackberry, sour cherry and mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening combines blackberry, sour cherry and mandarin orange. Blackberry is dark and juicy, sour cherry adds a sharp edge, and mandarin lifts everything with a bright, sweet citrus note. Spray once and observe how tart or jammy the fruit feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViolet and jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is violet with jasmine. Violet is soft, slightly powdery and cool, while jasmine adds a rich, creamy floral warmth. Together they turn the fruity start into something more elegant, and this is a good stage to judge whether the floral side is to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCashmere wood, amber, patchouli, musk, vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists cashmere wood, amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla. Cashmere wood is smooth and warm, amber and vanilla add sweetness, patchouli brings earth and musk keeps it intimate. Smell your wrist in the evening and decide if the base is sweet in a way you enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutumn and winter are the seasons FragranceGems gives Stilettos, along with daily, evening and special-occasion tags. Try one or two sprays at the end of a normal day, then dress it up for an evening out. Notice the shift from sharp fruit to velvety base, as that contrast is the point of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who enjoy fruity-floral and woody-oriental perfumes with dark fruit and a vanilla base, and who like a scent with presence for cooler months. FragranceGems lists it for women with strong intensity. If sweet berry scents are not usually yours, the decant lets you check easily and quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Stilettos as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark fruit with violet and vanilla can be glamorous or too sweet, depending on who wears it, and a pyramid does not tell you which. A decant of Stilettos, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, gives you the answer on your skin. Mykonos bottles are sold at FragranceGems too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the Stilettos decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vial is filled by FragranceGems with perfume from a Mykonos bottle of its own range, and we add the label. Because Mykonos is a FragranceGems house, the decant comes from the same source as the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Stilettos only for women?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists it for women. That is a listing, not a rule, and the notes of blackberry, cherry, violet and vanilla can be tried by anyone. The sample lets you decide for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen would I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags daily use, evenings and special occasions, with autumn and winter as seasons. A strong, fruity-sweet perfume often feels at home in cool air, and the sample lets you test that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693391020186,"sku":"DG-MYK-STILETTOS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693391052954,"sku":"DG-MYK-STILETTOS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693391085722,"sku":"DG-MYK-STILETTOS-010ML","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-stilettos-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"velixir-athena-sample","title":"Velixir Athena Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Athena is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own house Velixir. A fruity start of Lychee, Grapefruit and Rhubarb leads into Bulgarian Rose, Freesia and Vanilla, and the base joins Akigalawood, Musk, Orris Root and Vetiver. Rose, orris and vetiver ask to be tried on skin, and a 10 ml decant allows exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lychee, Grapefruit, Rhubarb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Bulgarian Rose, Freesia, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Akigalawood, Musk, Orris Root, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLychee against rhubarb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLychee, Grapefruit and Rhubarb open the perfume. Lychee is sweet and exotic, rhubarb sour and lively, grapefruit bitter-bright. That contrast keeps the start from being merely sweet. See which of the three leads on your skin in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulgarian rose, freesia and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Bulgarian Rose, Freesia and Vanilla. Rose carries the middle, freesia adds a fresh floral shade and vanilla a soft, sweet cushion. A rose perfume can feel classic or modern depending on the wearer, so this is where your own reaction matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrris, vetiver and Akigalawood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists Akigalawood, Musk, Orris Root and Vetiver. Orris root gives a powdery elegance, vetiver an earthy dryness and Akigalawood a peppery wood, with musk smoothing the edges. The finish is where rose perfumes differ most from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a cooler day or in the evening, since the rose and the powdery orris suit them. Apply it to the wrists and smell it at the start, once the fruit has gone, and again at the end of the day. A second day will show whether the rose or the vetiver leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthena is for people who like a fruity-rose perfume with a dry, earthy base and a powdery touch, and who do not want a purely sweet floral. FragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and work. If rose is not your favourite note, a sample tells you before a bottle does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Athena as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with rose, orris and vetiver can feel elegant or old-fashioned depending on the person. A decant filled by FragranceGems from the 100 ml bottle of its own Velixir line, labelled by us, lets you find out. The full bottle follows only if the rose and the powder convince you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Athena a very sweet perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pyramid has lychee and vanilla, so there is sweetness, but rhubarb, grapefruit, vetiver and orris balance it. How sweet it feels depends on your skin and the amount you apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does orris root add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrris root is a powdery, slightly earthy ingredient. In this base it sits next to vetiver and musk and gives a soft, dry elegance. Notice whether you enjoy that powder or find it dusty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it better for evenings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and work, so it is flexible. Cooler weather suits the rose and powder particularly well. Try it at different times with the decant to see where it fits your day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693391347866,"sku":"DG-VEL-ATHENA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693391380634,"sku":"DG-VEL-ATHENA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693391413402,"sku":"DG-VEL-ATHENA-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-athena-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"mykonos-untamed-sample","title":"Mykonos Untamed Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eUntamed is the Extrait de Parfum of the Mykonos perfume of that name, a house of FragranceGems, listed as unisex and strong and tagged gourmand, oriental and woody. Blackcurrant, bergamot, lemon, aldehydes and a crisp linen accord open it, praline and a coconut soap accord sit in the heart, and black amber, cedarwood and cashmeran make up the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes, Crisp Linen Accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Praline, Musk, Jasmine, Violet, Coconut Soap Accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk, Vanilla, Cashmeran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackcurrant and linen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrant, bergamot, lemon, aldehydes and a crisp linen accord open Untamed. The description speaks of silvery aldehydes that cut through the fresh citrus and the clean linen accord. It is a sparkling, laundered start that seems at odds with the gourmand tag, which is why the middle of the perfume matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePraline and soap\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraline, musk, jasmine, violet and a coconut soap accord form the heart. The sweet praline is said to melt into the clean, creamy coconut soap and the powdery violet. Here the gourmand side appears, softened by clean notes, and this is the point at which the perfume chooses its character on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack amber, cedar and cashmeran\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack amber, cedarwood, vetiver, musk, vanilla and cashmeran close the Extrait. The description pairs rich cedarwood and deep black amber with soft vanilla and sensual cashmeran wood. Six materials make a dense base, so expect the late stage to feel warmer and woodier than the opening suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse one spray on bare skin, as an Extrait is concentrated and the strong rating suggests restraint. Wear it in spring or summer weather first, which are the listed seasons, then on an evening out. Compare the clean linen start with the praline heart and the woody late stage so you know which part you enjoy most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and strong, for daily, evening and special use in spring and summer. It suits people who like a sweet, creamy heart that is kept clean by linen and soap notes, with a dark woody base. If you only like light, citrus-only perfumes, the middle and base of Untamed go much further than the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Untamed as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntamed changes direction three times, from linen to praline to black amber, and the best way to judge such a perfume is to wear it. A 10 ml decant of the Extrait lets you do that before choosing the 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Untamed sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraline and vanilla sit in the pyramid and the tags include gourmand, but the opening is citrus, aldehydes and linen. Your skin decides how the sweetness feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a coconut soap accord?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a note listed in the heart, and the description calls it clean and creamy next to the praline. Its effect on you is easiest to judge in a sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho fills the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMykonos is a house of FragranceGems itself, so we fill the glass spray vial from the original bottle and put our own label on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mykonos","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693391544474,"sku":"DG-MYK-UNTAMED-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693391577242,"sku":"DG-MYK-UNTAMED-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693391610010,"sku":"DG-MYK-UNTAMED-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/mykonos-untamed-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"velixir-concordia-sample","title":"Velixir Concordia Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Concordia is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own Velixir line, built on three recorded notes: bergamot on top, grapefruit in the heart and ginger in the base. FragranceGems files it as citrus and fresh and tags the intensity light. With so few notes, how they sit on your skin is everything, and a 10 ml decant is the simplest way to learn that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot opens the perfume with a bright, slightly floral citrus. FragranceGems calls the start vital and refreshing. Spray once and notice how quickly the brightness arrives and how clean it feels. Compare it with the sixth minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA grapefruit heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit carries the middle, with its juicy and slightly bitter character. Because the heart is a single note, it should read as straightforward. Smell your skin at this point and decide whether that bitterness is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGinger at the base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ginger, which brings a warm, peppery, slightly sweet edge and stops the citrus from thinning out. A ginger finish is unusual enough that it is worth checking later in the day, when the citrus has gone, and again the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcordia is tagged light, for spring and summer and for daily, sport and work wear. Wear it on a warm day on clean skin, perhaps to the office or for a workout, and check whether the ginger still shows when the grapefruit has faded. Wear it twice before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Concordia as unisex and light, for spring and summer, and for daily, sport and work. It suits someone who wants a clean citrus perfume without heaviness and enjoys a peppery turn at the end. If you prefer rich and sweet perfumes, it will feel spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Concordia as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus perfumes with three notes depend almost entirely on the wearer's skin. Velixir is one of FragranceGems' own lines, and the vial is filled by us from the original bottle and labelled by us. From here you can click through to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Concordia a very light perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags the intensity as light. Whether that suits you depends on how close to the skin you like a perfume to stay, which the sample shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy only three notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is what FragranceGems records for Concordia: one note per level. We list exactly those and add nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the ginger make it spicy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinger brings warmth and pepper, but as the only base note it stays fairly clean. Wear the sample to see how it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693392035994,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693392068762,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693392101530,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-concordia-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"velixir-demeter-sample","title":"Velixir Demeter Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eDemeter is an Eau de Parfum in the Velixir range, which FragranceGems runs itself. It opens with mint, lemon, basil and thyme, moves to rosemary, blackcurrant, lavender and jasmine, and ends with just cedar and musk. It is a garden of herbs on a dry wood base, and herbal perfumes are especially personal, so a 10 ml decant is a good first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint, Lemon, Basil, Thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosemary, Blackcurrant, Lavender, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMint, lemon, basil and thyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded opening is made of mint, lemon, basil and thyme. That is a cool, green, kitchen-garden start with a citrus lift. If you enjoy herbs in perfume, you will notice the freshness at once. If not, these first minutes will tell you early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRosemary, blackcurrant, lavender and jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart extends the herbs with rosemary and lavender and adds blackcurrant for a hint of dark fruit and jasmine for a flower. The recorded text speaks of a botanical, layered structure. This is the stage to follow, since the herbal and the floral side meet here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is only cedar and musk. Cedar brings a dry, robust wood and musk makes it soft and warm. Because it is so simple, the end of the perfume is easy to judge: you either like a clean, dry wood after all the herbs, or you would have preferred more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin on a warm spring or summer day, as FragranceGems tags it, and wear it for daily errands, work or sport. Smell it at once, again when the lavender and rosemary appear and in the evening. A second day shows how the herbal opening behaves in different weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like green, herbal and lavender-led perfumes and want something fresh for the warm months, with a simple wood base. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If lavender or thyme remind you of cleaning products rather than perfume, the sample will show that quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Demeter as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbs such as thyme, basil and rosemary can feel natural and fresh on one skin and sharp on another. Velixir sits in our own range, which means we decant 10 ml ourselves from the original bottle and attach the label. If you like it, FragranceGems has the 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Demeter sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Demeter in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems straight from the original bottle, with a label from us. Velixir is part of FragranceGems' own range of houses, and the decant therefore comes from our own shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very herbal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, mint, basil, thyme, rosemary and lavender make up most of the recorded notes. Lemon, blackcurrant and jasmine add citrus, fruit and flower. The sample shows how green it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for sport or hot days?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for sport, work and daily use in spring and summer. Wearing the decant in warm weather is the most direct way to see if the freshness works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693392855194,"sku":"DG-VEL-DEMETER-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693392887962,"sku":"DG-VEL-DEMETER-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693392920730,"sku":"DG-VEL-DEMETER-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-demeter-sample.jpg?v=1791495330"},{"product_id":"velixir-galatea-sample","title":"Velixir Galatea Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalatea is a strong, unisex Eau de Parfum from Velixir, a FragranceGems house, tagged gourmand and oriental for winter. Caramel and biscuit open it, tonka bean, honey, sugar and milk form the heart, and white musk, vanilla, a praline filling and amber close it. This is a dessert-leaning list from start to finish, so a decant is the careful way to try it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Caramel, Biscuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonka Bean, Honey, Sugar, Milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e White Musk, Vanilla, Praline Filling, Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaramel and biscuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalatea opens with caramel and biscuit. FragranceGems calls it a delicious, inviting start that brings warmth at once and a gourmand opening with a sense of luxury. There is no fresh top here to ease you in, so the first spray tells you directly whether you want this much sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonka, honey, sugar and milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart holds tonka bean, honey, sugar and milk. The description speaks of soft milk accords melting into liquid honey, for a deep, velvety texture. Milk makes sweetness feel rounder, and this stretch shows whether the perfume turns creamy and comforting on you or too sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite musk, vanilla, praline and amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists white musk, vanilla, a praline filling and amber. The description says the praline gives depth and the white musk a clean ending. That clean musk is the counterweight to all the sugar above, and its effect on your skin is the main thing a sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin in cool weather, since winter is the listed season, and do not overapply a perfume this sweet. Note the caramel at the start, the milk and honey in the middle and the clean musk at the end. Try it on an evening and on a special occasion, as both are tagged, to see how strong it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and strong, for daily, evening and special use in winter. It suits people who love dessert-style perfumes with caramel, honey and vanilla and want a lot of warmth in cold weather. If you prefer fresh, green or citrus perfumes, Galatea sits at the opposite end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Galatea as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume built on caramel, honey, milk and praline can be a favourite or too much, and the difference is skin and taste. A 10 ml decant lets you learn that over several cold evenings before you look at the 100 ml bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Galatea very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, biscuit, honey, sugar, milk and praline are all in the pyramid and it is tagged gourmand. It is built around sweetness, with white musk as the clean counterpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter is the listed season. 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Lemongrass opens it, tea, rose and magnolia form the heart, and woody notes make up the base. With only a few notes recorded, each of them counts, and a decant is a practical way to see how they sit together on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tea, Rose, Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemongrass on its own\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is a single note, lemongrass. FragranceGems describes the opening as bubbling, crisp and clear, cutting through the air with an intense citrus impulse. Lemongrass is greener and more herbal than lemon, so the start of Harmonia should feel fresh in a grassy way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea, rose and magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, tea, rose and magnolia appear. The description speaks of the calming green nuances of tea leaves blending with a delicate bouquet of roses and fresh magnolia. It is a gentle centre, and the tea is what stops the flowers from turning heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dry, woody base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is described as woody notes, without further detail. The description calls them refined and dry, giving the fresh botanical and floral top a stable footing. Because the woods are not named one by one, the finish is the part where your own nose has to do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin on a spring or summer morning, for daily use, work or sport, all of which are tagged. Note the lemongrass in the first minutes, the tea and rose after a while and the dry wood later on. Try it on a cooler day as well to see whether the fresh character holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, work and sport as the weather warms. It suits people who like a light, green and floral perfume with a clear lemongrass start and a dry finish. If you prefer sweet or heavy perfumes, Harmonia will feel too light and clean for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Harmonia as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with a short pyramid and a fresh character is easy to like in the first minutes and harder to judge across a day. A 10 ml decant lets you wear Harmonia through several ordinary days before you look at the full bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Harmonia like lemon?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top is lemongrass, which is greener and more herbal than lemon. How crisp it feels on you is easiest to judge in a few morning wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich woods are in the base?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recorded pyramid lists woody notes without naming individual woods. We name nothing beyond what is recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho fills the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVelixir is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so the vial is filled from the original bottle by FragranceGems and labelled by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693394329754,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693394362522,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693394395290,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-harmonia-sample.jpg?v=1791495330"},{"product_id":"velixir-helios-sample","title":"Velixir Helios Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Helios is an Eau de Parfum that opens with coconut, green notes and mint, turns marine with sea notes and fig, and rests on vetiver, woody notes and tonka bean. Coconut and mint on one side and a milky fig on the other make an unusual pairing, and a 10 ml decant shows how it behaves on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Coconut, Green Notes, Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Marine Notes, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoconut, green notes, mint\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is vital and refreshing. FragranceGems describes the icy mint as cutting through the tropical creaminess of coconut, with green notes in between. It should feel clear and invigorating. If coconut is not your note, this is the stage where the mint decides how much of it you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSea notes and fig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, marine notes meet fig. FragranceGems calls the salty sea notes a deep, maritime soul and says they blend with the milky, fruity sweetness of fig. It is the stage that makes this perfume more complex than a plain fresh scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver, woods and tonka\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base of vetiver, woody notes and tonka bean is described as warm and solid, with a subtly sweet, sun-warmed feel on skin. Vetiver brings earth, the woods stability and tonka a gentle sweetness. Smell your wrist later in the day to see how the sea fades into warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a warm day on clean skin, one spray on the chest and one on a wrist, and notice how the mint and coconut change in the sun. Try it again for sport or at work, as FragranceGems lists both. A second trial in the evening shows whether the tonka base keeps you interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like fresh, aquatic and woody perfumes with a tropical start, for daily wear, work and sport in summer. FragranceGems tags it as unisex and moderate. If coconut usually puts you off in perfumes, the sample shows whether mint and vetiver change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Helios as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut, mint and fig are three notes people hold strong views on, and a list cannot predict which side you are on. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so this decant comes from our own bottle, filled and labelled by us. The page also links to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs coconut there all the way through?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoconut is in the top, together with green notes and mint. The heart turns to sea notes and fig, and the base to vetiver, woods and tonka, so coconut is mainly an opening note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow icy is the mint?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems calls the mint icy and says it cuts through the coconut. How cool it feels depends on your skin and the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Helios a sports perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists sport among the occasions, next to daily wear and work. The fresh, aquatic profile fits, and a test around exercise will show how it works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693395050650,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693395083418,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693395116186,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-010ML","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-helios-sample.jpg?v=1791495331"},{"product_id":"velixir-hera-sample","title":"Velixir Hera Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eHera is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Velixir, a FragranceGems house, tagged floral and woody and listed for all four seasons. Citrus fruits and lavender open it, a single musk forms the heart, and patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla make up the base. Six notes in all, arranged as a simple line from fresh to warm, which a decant shows very plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Citrus Fruits, Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus fruits and lavender\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHera begins with citrus fruits and lavender. FragranceGems calls this a fresh, spicy combination that gives a clear, inviting start. Lavender is the aromatic thread, and with the citrus around it the opening should feel clean and bright rather than herbal and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA single musk in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is musk, and nothing else is recorded there. The description speaks of a silky transition close to the skin. That is a quiet, soft middle, a bridge between the fresh top and the warm base, and the part where this perfume is most personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, sandalwood and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, which the description calls a warm, sweetish trail that lingers. After a clean start and a soft musk, the base is where Hera shows its real direction, and a few wearings will show whether the vanilla leads or the patchouli does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin and try it across a changing week, because all four seasons are listed. Notice the citrus and lavender at the start, the soft musk after a while and the base towards evening. Daily, evening and work use are all tagged, so wear it to work once and for an evening once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, work and evenings in every season. It suits people who like a fresh opening that settles into a soft, warm, sweetish finish without strong flowers or fruit. If you want bold or complex perfumes, Hera is deliberately simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Hera as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short, clear pyramid leaves little to hide behind, so what you like about Hera has to come from how those few notes meet your skin. A 10 ml decant lets you wear it across different weeks before you look at the 100 ml bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Hera a floral perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tags list floral and woody, and the recorded notes are citrus fruits, lavender, musk, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. We name no flowers beyond what is recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work in winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four seasons are listed. 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FragranceGems tags it unisex and files it under citrus, fresh and woody. Green freshness over smooth wood is a clean idea that still needs a skin to prove itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Notes, Bergamot, Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Solar Notes, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen notes, bergamot and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top combines green notes, bergamot and woody notes, so the opening is crisp, leafy and a little dry from the start. FragranceGems calls it crisp and invigorating. Spray once and see how the green and the bergamot share the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar notes and ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solar notes add a warm, golden, skin-like glow, and ginger a lively, peppery warmth. Together they bring the heart of Himeros toward warmth without losing the freshness. This is a good moment to compare what you smell with how it felt at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood and cedarwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood gives a creamy, smooth wood, and cedarwood a drier, firmer one. The two make the base soft and sturdy at once. Check your skin late in the day to learn whether the wood stays quiet or comes forward as the day goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHimeros is a good candidate for a spring or summer working day, on clean skin, though FragranceGems lists it for all seasons and for evening too. Try it on a warm day and on a cooler evening and note how the solar notes and the woods behave in each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Himeros as unisex and moderate, for every season, and for daily, evening and work wear. It suits someone who wants a fresh, woody perfume that is neither sweet nor heavy. If you prefer rich gourmands, this will read as dry and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Himeros as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen, solar and woody notes are the kind of blend that sounds good on paper and then varies on skin. As Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, the decant is filled in-house from the original bottle and labelled by us. Step through to the full bottle from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are solar notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar notes aim to suggest warmth and sunlight on skin rather than one ingredient. Whether that works for you is something only wearing it will tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Himeros sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing in the recorded notes is sweet: green notes, bergamot, ginger and woods. It should come across dry and fresh, but the sample is the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it work in every season?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four seasons are on its FragranceGems tag list. Wear the sample in warm and in cool weather and see where the woods suit you best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693396164762,"sku":"DG-VEL-HIMEROS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693396197530,"sku":"DG-VEL-HIMEROS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693396230298,"sku":"DG-VEL-HIMEROS-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-himeros-sample.jpg?v=1791495331"},{"product_id":"velixir-icarus-sample","title":"Velixir Icarus Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Icarus is an Eau de Parfum by Velixir, which belongs to FragranceGems. Pear, Calabrian Bergamot and Mandarin open it, Orange Blossom, Georgywood and Ginger form the heart, and Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar close it. It moves from citrus through flowers to dry woods, which makes a 10 ml decant a sensible first meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pear, Calabrian Bergamot, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Blossom, Georgywood, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePear takes the edge off the citrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePear, Calabrian Bergamot and Mandarin make up the top. The juicy pear softens the citrus and gives it a rounder surface than a bergamot-only opening would have. Notice whether the pear comes across as fruit or only as freshness on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange blossom, Georgywood and ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart combines Orange Blossom, Georgywood and Ginger. The white flower is soft, ginger adds a bright, spicy lift, and Georgywood brings a tight, woody neatness. Here the fruit gives way to structure, and here you learn whether the woody side suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAkigalawood, Ambrofix and cedar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar. Akigalawood is a peppery wood, Ambrofix™ adds an amber-woody effect and cedar keeps things dry, with musk underneath. Judge in this late stage whether the finish is dry and woody or soft and skin-close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an ordinary day, at work or out, and pay attention to three moments: the pear-and-citrus start, the ginger in the middle and the woods at the end. Wear it at least twice, on a warm and on a cooler day, to see whether the balance shifts with the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIcarus is for people who like fresh, woody perfumes with a fruity first impression and want one scent for several seasons. Daily, evening and work are its tags at FragranceGems. If you look for something sweet or heavy, check with the sample whether this lighter, drier profile is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Icarus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh woody perfumes look alike on a description but behave differently on skin. A decant lets you check the woods and the citrus against your own taste. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml vial from the 100 ml bottle of its own Velixir line and labels it, so you test the real liquid before the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Icarus a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe citrus and pear start suits warm days, but the wood and musk in the base make it usable in other seasons too. FragranceGems tags it for several seasons; the decant lets you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do Georgywood and Akigalawood add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are woody ingredients in the recorded pyramid, one in the heart and one in the base. They give the composition a dry, modern wood character beyond the cedar. See whether you like that clean wood on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I apply the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpray on clean skin, such as the inside of the wrists, from a short distance and let it dry without rubbing. Rubbing can change the opening. 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Ginger is sharp and modern, neroli, the blossom of the bitter orange tree, soft and floral. FragranceGems describes the pairing as aromatic and refined. It is the stage that links fruit to wood, so notice how the sharpness settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbroxan, guaiac wood and black tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ambroxan, guaiac wood and black tea. Black tea gives a dry, slightly smoky tone, guaiac wood a charred woody depth and ambroxan a modern, glowing clarity. The finish is dry and clean, and nothing in the base is sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the perfume is listed for all four seasons, test it twice: once in warm weather and once in cold. Apply to a clean forearm, follow the citron first, the ginger and neroli next, and the black tea last. Notes from both days show where it feels at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who want a refined citrus perfume that turns dry and woody. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, evenings and work, in every season. If you want one citrus perfume to wear all year, the sample answers whether this one can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Morpheus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume that promises every season is hard to judge from a list. As Velixir is part of FragranceGems, this decant is poured from our own original bottle into a vial that we label ourselves. If it holds up in your tests, the full bottle is linked on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs candied citron sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt adds a sweet-bitter edge, according to FragranceGems, and sits beside orange and bergamot. How sweet it feels depends on your skin and on the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the perfume in the vial come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample comes from the original bottle: FragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial and every vial gets our label, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the black tea do?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack tea in the base gives a dry, slightly smoky tone beside ambroxan and guaiac wood. 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It stands alone in this stage, so you can judge whether you enjoy the flower in a clean, woody setting rather than inside a bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbrofix and patchouli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is Ambrofix™ and Patchouli. Ambrofix™ gives a modern, woody amber effect, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. How the two sit together at the end is the real character of Narcisus, and it only shows once the citrus has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply it to clean skin and wait for the transitions instead of judging the bergamot. Note when the orange blossom appears and when the patchouli begins to dominate. A working day and a quiet evening are two good test settings, and a second day confirms what you noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarcisus is for people who like a clean citrus-floral perfume with an earthy finish and prefer a few clear notes over a complex pyramid. FragranceGems tags it for daily and work use. If you like layered, spicy or sweet perfumes, the sample will show whether this simpler build is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Narcisus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only four notes there is little to hide behind, so small differences in skin chemistry show. Patchouli in particular can feel earthy on one wearer and sweet on another. 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This is the stage that turns the opening from sharp to soft, and the one to judge carefully, because a single note has to carry the whole middle of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber to end\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber is the only base note. FragranceGems calls it golden, balsamic and warm, and credits it with giving the woody, smoky facets stability. Expect the end of the perfume to feel warm and unhurried, with the amber standing alone under the wood and smoke above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags it strong and for evening and special occasions, autumn and winter, so use a restrained amount on a cool evening. Notice how the incense smoke meets the creamy sandalwood. Keep a second try for a milder day to see whether the smoke still feels welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like smoky, woody and oriental perfumes and prefer a focused list to a crowded one. If incense has felt too churchlike or too sharp in other perfumes, the sandalwood and amber here may rebalance it, and the sample shows whether they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Nyx as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only three notes, each one carries a third of the perfume, and a small misjudgement matters. Velixir is our own house, so the vial is filled at FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, with nothing between. The full bottle is linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Nyx very smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncense leads the pyramid, described by FragranceGems as resinous and slightly smoky. The sandalwood and amber are meant to soften it, and your skin decides how far they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy only three notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose are the notes recorded for it, one per tier. A short list can mean a focused perfume, and the sample shows whether that focus works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a night-time perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for evening and special occasions, which suits an after-dark setting. 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A sweet, spiced profile like this is easier to enjoy once you know how it sits on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Bourbon Vanilla, Ambroxan, Praline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Woody Notes, Musk, Heliotrope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCinnamon cut by bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinnamon and bergamot open the perfume with warmth and sparkle. The cinnamon is hot and sweet, the bergamot cuts across it with fresh citrus oil, and the result is a direct, inviting start that FragranceGems calls vital and intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBourbon vanilla, ambroxan and praline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs bourbon vanilla and praline with ambroxan. Vanilla is dark and creamy, praline sweet and nutty, and ambroxan gives a modern, airy glow so the sweetness does not feel flat. This is the core of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, woods, musk and heliotrope\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, woody notes, musk and heliotrope close the perfume. Heliotrope adds a powdery, almond-like softness, amber warmth and the woods a solid frame, with musk smoothing everything into the skin. The finish is sensual and rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an evening, which FragranceGems lists with special occasions, and apply to a clean forearm. Notice how the cinnamon softens into vanilla and praline, and how heliotrope and amber take over. Repeat on a cooler day, as autumn and winter are the listed seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like sweet, spiced gourmand perfumes with a powdery finish. FragranceGems lists it as unisex and strong, with evenings and special occasions as the occasions and autumn and winter as the seasons. If you enjoy praline and vanilla but fear cloying scents, the sample shows how the ambroxan and cinnamon keep it lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Orion as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla, praline and cinnamon together can feel like a warm coat or like too much. Velixir is one of our own houses; the vial is filled from the original bottle by FragranceGems and carries our label. The full bottle can be reached from here if it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it too sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla and praline sit in the heart, so sweetness is central. Cinnamon, bergamot and ambroxan add spice, freshness and air. How the balance feels is for your skin to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems decants the perfume from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial, and the label on the vial is ours, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is heliotrope?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA note that FragranceGems describes with powdery, almond-like tones. 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Starting a perfume with vanilla instead of citrus is unusual, so seeing how it unfolds on your own skin is worth a 10 ml decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender, Aromatic Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla at the top\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded text points out that Paladin begins with vanilla instead of the usual citrus, a creamy and immediately recognisable sweetness. Because the opening is so direct, you will know within minutes whether you like the approach. It is the one stage where there is nothing to wait for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender and aromatic notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, lavender and aromatic notes bring a clean, herbal, botanical side. Together with the vanilla before it, this makes an unusual pairing of cream and herbs. This is the stage where the sample shows you how the two live together on your skin, sweet and fresh side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is vetiver alone, the dry, slightly smoky root that gives the perfume its earthy end. After vanilla and lavender, it grounds everything. Smell your wrist in the evening and see whether the dryness of the vetiver suits the creamy start or feels like a separate perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant on clean skin on an ordinary day, since FragranceGems tags it for daily use, work and evenings across the seasons, and try it in two different kinds of weather. Smell it at once, when the lavender comes through and later when only the vetiver remains. Writing down three words per stage helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like a vanilla-led perfume but want it to turn fresh and herbal, ending in a dry earth note instead of more sweetness. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If you prefer your vanilla straight and warm, the sample shows quickly whether the lavender and vetiver are a welcome contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Paladin as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only four recorded notes, every one of them matters, and a small change in how vanilla or vetiver reads on your skin changes the whole perfume. Because Velixir is ours, the 10 ml decant is something we fill and label ourselves, straight from the original bottle. The 100 ml bottle is on FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Paladin sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Paladin in a glass spray vial, transferred by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled in-house. Velixir is a label that FragranceGems owns, so we fill the vial from our own bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sweet or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt starts with vanilla, so sweetness is up front, then lavender and aromatic notes bring freshness, and vetiver ends dry. The sample shows which of these you remember at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in every season?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for daily use across the seasons, with work and evenings. Trying the decant in two different seasons is the only way to know how it behaves for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693399834778,"sku":"DG-VEL-PALADIN-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693399867546,"sku":"DG-VEL-PALADIN-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693399900314,"sku":"DG-VEL-PALADIN-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-paladin-sample.jpg?v=1791495334"},{"product_id":"velixir-persephone-sample","title":"Velixir Persephone Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersephone is an Eau de Parfum of Velixir, a house that belongs to FragranceGems itself. It opens with mandarin and pear, centres on musk ambrette, also called ambrette seed, and ends on benzoin and musk. With such a short pyramid, a 10 ml decant lets you hear each note clearly before you consider the 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandarin, Pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk Ambrette (Ambrette Seed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Benzoin, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMandarin and pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandarin and pear give the opening a juicy, sunny sweetness. The mandarin is bright and slightly zesty, the pear soft and rounded, and FragranceGems describes the pair as vital and fruity. It is a gentle start that most people will find easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbrette at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusk ambrette, from ambrette seed, carries the heart alone. It has a plant-based, musky warmth with a faint nutty and floral side, and FragranceGems calls it a precious note. Because nothing competes with it, this is the moment that defines the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenzoin and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenzoin and musk close the perfume. Benzoin is a rich, vanilla-like resin, and musk keeps the finish soft and close to the skin. Together they make a warm, comfortable ending after the bright opening. If you like clean, skin-like perfumes, this is where Persephone is likely to win you over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a mild spring day, as FragranceGems lists spring, and apply to a clean forearm. Notice how the fruit gives way to the ambrette and then to the benzoin and musk. A second test indoors, at work, shows how it behaves in a closer space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like soft, musky perfumes with a fruity start. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, evenings and work, with spring as its season. If you find musk perfumes too plain, the ambrette and benzoin may change your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Persephone as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume this soft depends on the skin it sits on, and the same musk can feel creamy on one person and faint on another. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes from our own range, poured from the original bottle and labelled by us. A link to the full bottle follows below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a spring perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists spring as its season. The notes are soft and fruity, so a warm summer day is also worth a try, but spring is where the page places it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will arrive in the package?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the 10 ml glass spray vial is perfume from the original bottle, decanted by FragranceGems and labelled by us, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is musk ambrette?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the name FragranceGems gives to the heart note, with ambrette seed in brackets. The seed gives a plant-based musky character, and the decant shows you how it feels on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693400424602,"sku":"DG-VEL-PERSEPHONE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693400457370,"sku":"DG-VEL-PERSEPHONE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693400490138,"sku":"DG-VEL-PERSEPHONE-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-persephone-sample.jpg?v=1791495334"},{"product_id":"velixir-poseidon-sample","title":"Velixir Poseidon Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Poseidon is an Eau de Parfum that opens with bergamot and mandarin, adds ginger in the heart and rests on ambergris. It is a short, fresh and aquatic composition with just five recorded notes, and a 10 ml decant is a fair way to find out how the salty, skin-like base feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambergris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot and mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot and mandarin open the perfume, described as vital and refreshing, with a mood of a breeze over the Mediterranean. It is a direct, bright start. Spray it and notice whether the citrus feels juicy or dry on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGinger in the middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinger alone makes the heart. FragranceGems says its sharp, spiced note gives the perfume a modern twist and carries the citrus further. With one named heart note this stage is easy to follow: look for how the ginger changes the brightness of the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbergris to finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ambergris, described as precious, salty and skin-like. It is the note that gives this perfume its sea character. Because it is soft and close to the skin, smell your wrist again later in the day to see what remains after the citrus and ginger have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a warm day on clean skin, one spray on the chest and one on a wrist, and enjoy the citrus at the start. Try it again around exercise or at work, since FragranceGems lists both. A second warm day shows whether the salty base stays close to your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like fresh, aquatic and citrus perfumes for daily wear, work and sport in the warm months. FragranceGems tags it as unisex, moderate in intensity and for summer. If you find marine perfumes thin, the sample shows whether the ambergris gives this one more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Poseidon as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with five recorded notes has little to hide behind, and a list says nothing about how it feels on skin. Velixir is one of our own houses at FragranceGems, so we fill this decant from our own bottle and label it. A link on this page leads on to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Poseidon sea-like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it aquatic and fresh and describes the base as salty and skin-like. Together with the citrus, that gives it a sea-breeze character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambergris here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbergris is the only base note listed. FragranceGems describes it as precious and salty, and we add nothing beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it for sport?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists sport among its occasions, which fits the fresh, aquatic profile. A test around exercise shows whether it works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693401211034,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693401243802,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693401276570,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-poseidon-sample.jpg?v=1791495335"},{"product_id":"velixir-selene-sample","title":"Velixir Selene Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelene is an Eau de Parfum from Velixir, a house of FragranceGems itself. The record names raspberry at the top, peony and magnolia in the heart, and jasmine sambac with rose geranium in the base. A floral perfume whose fruit comes first and whose white flowers arrive last is a reversal of the usual order, and a decant lets you smell it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Peony, Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine Sambac, Rose Geranium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaspberry is the whole top of the record. It is a juicy, sweet and slightly tart fruit that gives a lively, playful start. Spray the decant once and notice how sweet or fresh the raspberry feels on your skin, since it is the only top note and sets the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeony and magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record lists peony and magnolia. Peony is soft, rosy and velvety, and magnolia adds a creamy, slightly lemony floral shade. This is the stage where the fruity opening becomes properly floral, so give it time before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJasmine sambac and rose geranium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is jasmine sambac with rose geranium. Jasmine sambac is rich, warm and a little heady, while rose geranium contributes a green, rosy edge that keeps it from turning heavy. Go back to your wrist later and judge whether the flowers feel lush or too strong for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelene carries the spring and summer tags at FragranceGems, plus daily use, evenings and work. Wear one or two sprays on a mild day and then in the evening, watching how the raspberry hands over to the flowers. A second day in warmer weather shows whether the jasmine gets louder in the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like floral perfumes with a fruity spark and want something for spring and summer that works in the office and after work. FragranceGems lists it as unisex and moderate. If white flowers sometimes feel too heavy for you, a sample shows whether the geranium keeps this one light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Selene as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA floral perfume that starts with raspberry and ends with jasmine sambac can be charming or cloying, depending on your skin. A decant of Selene, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you decide before you buy a bottle. The full bottle is at FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made the Selene decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe did: FragranceGems fills a glass spray vial from its own Velixir bottle and adds the label. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so there is no outside brand behind this sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs rose geranium the same as rose?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Rose geranium comes from a geranium plant and smells green, rosy and slightly minty. In Selene it sits in the base next to jasmine sambac, and it is listed separately from any rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Selene very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaspberry gives a sweet, fruity start, but peony, magnolia and rose geranium keep the scent floral and green. The intensity tag at FragranceGems is moderate. The sample shows how sweet it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693401800858,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693401833626,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693401866394,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-010ML","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-selene-sample.jpg?v=1791495335"},{"product_id":"velixir-uranus-sample","title":"Velixir Uranus Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eUranus comes from Velixir, a FragranceGems house, as an Eau de Parfum. The notes on record are Sicilian orange and bergamot, then pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli, with vetiver alone in the base. A bright citrus-spice scent with a single earthy anchor is simple to describe and still easier to judge on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Sicilian Orange, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Neroli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSicilian orange and bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening pairs Sicilian orange with bergamot. Both are bright, but orange is rounder and juicier while bergamot is sharper and more elegant. Spray the decant once and see how the two citruses balance in the first minutes on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is the longest part of the list: pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli. Three spices warm the scent, and neroli brings a delicate orange-blossom freshness that links back to the opening. Watch for the moment the citrus gives way to this spicy middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is vetiver on its own. It gives a dry, earthy and slightly smoky ground that steadies the lighter notes above it. Smell your wrist later in the day to judge whether a single base note feels elegant and clean or too bare for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUranus carries the spring and summer tags at FragranceGems, with daily, evening and work occasions. Wear one or two sprays through an ordinary working day and then in the evening, and compare how the citrus and spice behave. The decant suits repeated tests, so try a second day with different weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh citrus perfumes with a spicy heart and a woody base, and want one scent for many situations. It is tagged unisex and moderate. If you usually find citrus perfumes fade into nothing quickly, the sample helps you check whether vetiver gives this one enough body for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Uranus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short base and a long heart make Uranus a perfume where details matter, and details are hard to judge from a note list. A decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you test it. FragranceGems also sells the Velixir bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the Uranus decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Velixir bottle of our own range. FragranceGems pours the perfume into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labels it, and Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes straight from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is only vetiver listed in the base?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is how the recorded list reads: Sicilian orange and bergamot at the top, four notes in the heart and vetiver in the base. We keep it as recorded and add nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good office perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for work, as well as daily use and evenings, and the citrus and spice profile is moderate. Trying it for a few working days with the sample shows how it fits your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693402423450,"sku":"DG-VEL-URANUS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693402456218,"sku":"DG-VEL-URANUS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693402488986,"sku":"DG-VEL-URANUS-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-uranus-sample.jpg?v=1791495335"},{"product_id":"mykonos-aphrodite-sample","title":"Mykonos Aphrodite Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAphrodite is the Mykonos Extrait de Parfum that opens with jasmine, burnt cinnamon and myrrh, moves into cedarwood, tonka bean and sandalwood, and ends on white musk, tobacco, vanilla and mineral amber. Mykonos is one of FragranceGems' own perfume lines. Burnt spice and white flowers over tobacco make a rich mix, which makes a 10 ml decant the sensible way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine, Burnt Cinnamon, Myrrh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e White Musk, Tobacco, Vanilla, Mineral Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJasmine meets burnt cinnamon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJasmine and burnt cinnamon share the opening, with myrrh adding a dark resin. A floral note against a charred, sweet spice is an unusual start, and it is worth noticing whether the jasmine or the cinnamon leads on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWoods and tonka in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedarwood and sandalwood give the heart a dry and a creamy wood, and tonka bean adds a sweet, almond-like warmth. The heart is where the perfume turns from spicy to woody, so smell your skin again at that point. Take note of which of the two woods stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite musk, tobacco and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base sets white musk and tobacco beside vanilla and mineral amber. Musk keeps things clean, tobacco adds a dry, smoky leaf, vanilla warms it, and the amber lends a faintly stony glow. Judge it late in the evening, when only this base remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAphrodite is listed for autumn and winter evenings and for special occasions. Wear it on a cool evening on clean skin, and check it again as the evening goes on. Try it once more at a different occasion and compare how the spice and the tobacco come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn FragranceGems this is a unisex, strong extrait for autumn and winter evenings and special occasions. It suits someone who likes dark, warm perfumes with floral and spicy accents and wants an extrait for the cooler months. If you like fresh and light, it will feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Aphrodite as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurnt spice, myrrh and tobacco together are a rich blend, and it is wiser to try it than to imagine it. FragranceGems fills the vial from the original Aphrodite bottle, and the label on the glass is ours. The full bottle is one link away on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does burnt cinnamon add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suggests a sweet, slightly charred spice rather than the fresh note of ground cinnamon. How that pairs with jasmine is best judged on your own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the tobacco heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco sits in the base next to vanilla and white musk. FragranceGems tags the perfume as strong, so apply with care when you first test it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Aphrodite only an evening perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists evening and special occasions. 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With only two notes the middle is simple to follow, and the question is how the two flowers balance, whether the rose softens the violet or the violet keeps the rose quiet. Your skin sets the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViolet and musk to finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base comes back to violet, now with musk. Musk makes the florals sit closer to the skin, which suits a light perfume. Smell your wrist later in the day to see what remains of the violet once the rose has gone, and whether the musk is what you recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a mild spring or summer day on clean skin, one spray on each wrist, and smell it as you go about the day. Because the profile is light, try it too in a quiet setting, such as at your desk, where a soft floral shows itself best. A second trial on a cooler day shows how the musk behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like light, powdery florals with a clean musk finish, for daily wear, work and soft evenings. FragranceGems tags it unisex and light, for spring and summer. If you prefer big, projecting perfumes, the sample tells you whether this gentler profile appeals to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Baby Love as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with three recorded notes has nowhere to hide, so the only real test is wearing it. Mykonos is one of FragranceGems' own houses, and this decant is filled by us from our own bottle and labelled by us. The full 50 ml bottle is linked on this page for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Baby Love very floral?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo of its three notes, violet and rose, are florals, and musk softens them. FragranceGems tags it floral and fresh, with a light intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does violet appear in every tier?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is how it is recorded on FragranceGems, so we copy it. It suggests violet is the main theme of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good everyday perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists daily, evening and work occasions, and a light intensity. 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A sweet and smoky perfume is a matter of taste, so a 10 ml decant is a fair first step before a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Clove, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Orange Zest, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Smoked Wood, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Burnt Brown Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Smoked Wood, Vanilla, Marshmallow, Caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpice and orange zest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClove, nutmeg, pink pepper and orange zest start the perfume, with vanilla already present from the first spray. The spices give a dry warmth and the zest a thin line of brightness before the smoke arrives. Vanilla sitting in the top is unusual, so notice how early it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoke, pepper and burnt sugar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, smoked wood meets pepper, guaiac wood and burnt brown sugar. This is the stage that gives the perfume its fireside idea: dark wood and caramelised sugar sitting together. How smoky it feels depends on skin, so give it time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarshmallow, caramel and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base repeats smoked wood and vanilla and adds marshmallow and caramel. The result is soft and sweet at the very end, with the smoke remaining underneath. If you enjoy dessert-like warmth, this is the part to wait for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening, since FragranceGems files it as strong and for autumn and winter, and use less than you think you need. Notice how the clove opening gives way to smoke, then to caramel. A second try indoors and outdoors shows whether the smoke feels cosy or heavy to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like gourmand, oriental and woody perfumes and want a sweet one with a smoky side instead of plain vanilla. If marshmallow and caramel sound too sugary, the smoked wood and pepper in the middle may offset them, and the sample will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Bonfire Vanilla as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and smoky perfumes are a love-it-or-leave-it style, and a full bottle is a bigger bet than a vial. Mykonos is our own house, and the decant is filled from the original bottle at FragranceGems and labelled by us, so the perfume in it is the one in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla, burnt brown sugar, marshmallow and caramel are all recorded, so sweetness is central. Smoked wood, clove and pepper are there to temper it, and the sample shows how the balance falls on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the smoke heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmoked wood appears in both the heart and the base, so smoke is a theme and not a hint. FragranceGems rates the intensity as strong, so apply lightly the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter, evening and special occasions: that is how FragranceGems files it. 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The recorded notes open with lavender, pear, grapefruit and pink salt, move to rhubarb, water blossoms and marine notes, and rest on moss, soft wood and caramel. A fresh, salty start with a caramel base is an unusual route, so a decant is the practical way to hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender, Pear, Grapefruit, Pink Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhubarb, Water Blossoms, Marine Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Moss, Soft Wood, Caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender, pear, grapefruit, pink salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening lists lavender, pear, grapefruit and pink salt. Lavender gives an aromatic calm, pear and grapefruit add juicy brightness, and pink salt brings a mineral, sea-air touch. Spray the decant once and notice how the herbal and salty sides meet in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRhubarb, water blossoms, marine notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record names rhubarb, water blossoms and marine notes. Rhubarb adds a tart, green freshness, water blossoms a clean floral shade, and the marine notes a cool salt. This is the most aquatic stage, and it shows whether the scent feels crisp or watery on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoss, soft wood and caramel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is moss, soft wood and caramel. Moss and soft wood give a mellow, earthy frame, and caramel adds a gentle sweetness at the end. Come back to your wrist later and check how much of the caramel you notice, because it changes the character of the fresh start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags California Blue for daily use, evenings and sport, with summer as its season. Wear one or two sprays on a warm day, outdoors if you can, and again in the evening. Pay attention to the moment the salt and rhubarb give way to caramel, as that is where this perfume takes its turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, aquatic perfumes and would not mind a sweet, gourmand touch at the end. The tags at FragranceGems are unisex and moderate. If caramel at the bottom of a marine scent sounds odd to you, a sample is the right size of commitment for finding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos California Blue as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalt, rhubarb and caramel in one perfume is an unusual idea, and descriptions rarely tell you whether it works. A decant of California Blue, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you decide on your skin in the warm weather it is meant for. The full bottle is sold at FragranceGems as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the California Blue decant made?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems fills a 10 ml glass spray vial from its own Mykonos bottle and adds a label. Mykonos belongs to FragranceGems, so the decant comes straight from the maker of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base lists caramel, so some sweetness is part of it, balanced by lavender, grapefruit, pink salt and marine notes. How much sweetness reaches your nose depends on your skin, which the sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only for summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags summer, along with daily use, evenings and sport. 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The full bottle is 50 ml, and a 10 ml decant shows whether a violet-led floral is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Lemon, Violet Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose, Violet, Iris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberwood, Ambrette, Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus and a green leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot and lemon open the perfume and violet leaf adds a green, slightly dry edge. It is a short, clean top with no sweet notes in the list, so expect brightness more than juice, and a start that feels clean rather than sweet from the first moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose, violet and iris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is a trio of rose, violet and iris. Violet and iris lean powdery, rose adds warmth, and together they make the centre soft and floral. If you dislike powder in perfume, this is the stage that decides it, so smell the skin again before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmberwood, ambrette and sandalwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is amberwood, ambrette and sandalwood: a dry, woody frame with the soft, skin-like quality of ambrette. No resins or sweet notes are recorded here, so the finish should stay light and close, which you can check on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems files it for spring and summer and for daily, evening and work wear, so a bright day at your desk is a good first test. Apply once to the forearm, then notice when the violet and iris come forward. Try it again in the evening to see how the florals feel in lower light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like clean, powdery florals with a citrus start and a woody finish and want something that suits an office. If you find rose heavy but enjoy violet and iris, the balance here may suit you, and the sample is how you check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos California Club as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowdery florals divide people more than most families do. Mykonos is our own house, and the decant is drawn from the original 50 ml bottle at FragranceGems and labelled by us, so what is in the vial is what is in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a feminine perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists it as unisex. Rose, violet and iris sit in the heart, but the citrus and wood around them keep it open, so judge it on your own skin rather than on the family name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the powder heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolet and iris are the powdery notes recorded, and the list has no sweet or resinous notes to deepen them. FragranceGems rates the intensity as moderate, so it should stay soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed for daily wear and for work, and its recorded notes are bright and clean. 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It opens with bergamot, ginger and cardamom, moves through orris and orange blossom, and settles on patchouli, musk, modern amber and vanilla. As an Extrait de Parfum it is a concentrated format, and a 10 ml decant is a good way to meet it before choosing a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orris, Orange Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Musk, Modern Amber, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright citrus with a spicy lift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot, ginger and cardamom open the perfume. Bergamot is clean and sparkling, ginger adds a warm bite and cardamom a green, aromatic spice. Together they make a fresh yet warm start, and FragranceGems lists the perfume for daily wear and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrris and orange blossom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrris gives a cool, powdery softness, and orange blossom adds a clean floral sweetness. The heart has only two notes, so each is easy to follow, and the result is smooth and rounded rather than loud. It is the calm centre between the spicy start and the amber base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, musk, amber and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatchouli, musk, modern amber and vanilla form the base. Patchouli grounds, musk smooths, amber warms and vanilla sweetens at the edges. The finish is woody and soft, with a clean, contemporary feel from the amber. Here you learn how it settles once the spice has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an ordinary working day, as FragranceGems lists work and daily wear, and apply to a clean forearm. Check how the ginger and cardamom give way to orris and orange blossom, and how the amber settles in at the end. Repeat in the evening to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like warm spice with a fresh start and a soft, powdery heart. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and strong, for daily wear, evenings and work, in autumn and winter. If you wear concentrated perfumes sparingly, the sample shows how this one behaves in a measured dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Mykonos Conquer as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concentrated Extrait with ginger, orris and amber can feel refined or heavy, depending on the skin. Mykonos belongs to FragranceGems, which means we know this range first-hand: the vial is filled from the original bottle and carries our own label. The full bottle is linked on this page if it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs an Extrait stronger than an Eau de Parfum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtrait de Parfum is the more concentrated format, and FragranceGems rates this perfume as strong. Start with a small amount and see how it behaves on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the sample prepared?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial from the original bottle, and we put the label on it ourselves, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the ginger stay prominent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinger is part of the opening with bergamot and cardamom, and the heart moves on to orris and orange blossom. 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