It’s been a while since I wrote about my Scentbird experience, so some of you may not know about this service. Long story short: I got a press sample to review when the service first launched, then got hooked and now subscribe with my own money. And when a blogger buys something after trying it for free, that speaks volumes about the product, doesn’t it?
HOW IT WORKS: For $14.95/month Scentbird subscribers receive a 30-day supply of 100% authentic luxury perfume picked from the pool of fragrances you might like based on your scent preference. Alternatively, subscribers can create a queue of perfumes they want to try and receive exactly what they want. To start your olfactory experience, fill out the survey and get a new vial delivered to you every month. Click here to check it out.
COUPON CODE: For a limited time only use code BIRD50 to get 50% discount on your first month. If the previous coupon doesn’t work, try GET25 or SCENTBIRD25 for 25% off your first month, or SWEET15 for 15% off.
What I originally liked about Scentbird is the versatility of the perfumes they represent. They have a little bit of everything: higher end designer fragrances from Hermes and Tom Ford, men’s colognes, and even some niche concoctions from brands like Odin, Montale, and Juliette Has a Gun. And their collection is always growing!
For the month of November I selected one of the newly released perfumes that was on my bucket list to try: Marc Jacobs Decadence, marketed as the company’s first “mature” fragrance of 2015. Don’t be alarmed, by “mature” they mean the overall attitude of the person wearing Decadence, and not just a nice way to say “old lady perfume”.
Marc Jacobs Decadence is a sensual, luxurious, woody fragrance, embodying the spirit of irreverent glamour. The bottle is a new twist on putting perfume in your purse. The cap features a deep green python print and a gold chain adorned with a black tassel that can be used to carry the bottle.
I think the only way I can describe Decadence is an “olfactory explosion of fruits and flowers”. The fragrance devours everything from the first spritz!
- Top notes: Italian plum, saffron and iris.
- Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, Sambac jasmine and orris root.
- Base notes: Amber, vetiver and papyrus wood.
Ladies, if you are prone to migraines – avoid this one at all costs. Don’t even sniff the peelie magazine inserts: this fragrance is overpowering! My poor nose got completely overwhelmed, which is not really the fragrance’s fault, because I consider myself a scent-sensitive person. I’ve been subscribed to Scentbird for a while, and this is only the second time I didn’t like my monthly sample. Statistically, that’s a very low percentage, considering I queue them sight unseen based only on the description alone. Overall, I am still glad I tried Marc Jacobs Decadence, because I was thinking of buying it as a gift [the packaging sure is gorgeous]. Now I know better!
My December vial ships on the 15th and I can’t wait to give it a whiff! Spoiler alert: it’s a safe pick from Hermes.
WHERE TO BUY: $95 USD for 1.7 oz. Available at Sephora, Ulta.
What was the last fragrance that gave you a headache? have you tried Marc Jacobs Decadence yet? What do you think about the idea of trying new fragrances every month with Scentbird? Let me know in the comments below!
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I just got a new scent and I’m not sure if it’s one I picked out or if it’s the scent of the month. I can’t figure out how to get the glass tube out of the case so I can see the brand. Do you know how? Can’t believe I can remember and/or figure it out! Yours sounds like it’ll make a great gift!
Hi Allison! You just twist it up and pull it out by holding the spritzer – it should slide right out!
I just tried that again (the first time the spritzer cap came off!), and this time it worked. Now I know why I had trouble. The glass vial is leaking! I got David Yurman Exotic Essence 😉
Glad it worked! How is the fragrance? I haven’t tried that one yet 🙂
It’s surprisingly lovely. A floriental. The dry-down is particularly beautiful. But I just tried it tonight, went to a party, but it didn’t take hold on me and now it’s almost completely gone. I hope if I wear it more it will last longer and also have better silage. All in all a positive
Interesting to see that there are fragrance subscriptions now.
I know of a few more! There’s one called Olfactif and they deliver vials of niche and hart to find perfumes. Great concept, too!
I need to subscribe! I love fragrance and this one sounds like something I’d like.
I’ve been very happy with this subscription, and if you are into fragrances it’s worth trying, IMO.
Oh man – I get migraines so easily – I would avoid this one. But the scent subscription box sounds really cool!
Definitely the fragrance to avoid if you are scent-sensitive! It gave me the worst migraine I’ve had in months.
I love the concept of this box.
I’ve been very happy with it 🙂
I love Marc Jacobs fragrances, but they don’t last on my skin–after 2 hours it’s gone.
MJ’s Daisy and Lola don’t last on me either, but Decadence is different. I think it will last much longer!
I’ve been noticing ads for this everywhere. I’d really have to keep away from it though with my headaches.
Likewise, there’s so much buzz about this one that I had to try it. Unfortunately, sounds like my poor head just couldn’t tolerate it. Bummer!
I don’t do fragrances except through bath and body products, unfortunately, but if I could, I would be all over that subscription!
I totally understand! Until a few years back I couldn’t do fragrances either because of my migraines, but they got better lately.
I am looking for a new Marc Jacobs fragrance – I’ve almost run out of Honey – and loved the look of the bottle but will avoid at all costs, since I am headache-prone. Thanks for the honest review!
Glad I could help! Be careful with this one 🙂
Doesn’t sound like I would like this.
Fragrances are so subjective, but I was bummed that it caused a migraine.
I loved the peelie tester of this, and ended up getting a small tester. It is strong, but I think I like it!
Glad to hear you liked it, Nidia! I bet I would have liked it too if this fragrance didn’t trigger my migraines.
i am perfume junkie and decadence is my top fav! glad i bought the big bottle though. i do love some of the bottles fragrances come in but, i am considering trying scentbird.
Glad to hear you like it Daina! It was too strong on me, but pretty much all of my friends love it so I’m definitely the crazy one here, haha 🙂 Scentbird is awesome for trying a variety of fragrances when you can’t decide which one to buy in a full size. I have a bunch of Scentbird vials now and so far thinking about purchasing a couple fragrances I sampled.