Music and
perfume are the best ways to remember things.
I cannot Agree Enough to this. Every time i hear one of my fav songs i am instantly back in time reminiscing those moment and same for perfumes. The particular smell of some scents are enough to let you time-travel FOR FREE.
Well so a Hi, Hello and HOLA! It’s your Latte‑sipping, laundry‑folding, kid‑chasing working mom
here. If there’s one thing that irks me more when people don't acknowledge, it’s
someone passing by who… well, doesn’t smell fresh. Hygiene matters. First
impressions matter. And for busy moms, the fragrance we choose can be a little
boost of confidence.
I often am
complimented for my choice of perfumes and that was my whole inspiration behind
this blog not exactly the compliments but HOW & Why people miss out on this. So a story time, I have this invention dream cloud in my head I have since
forever (which I know I will never invent but no harm in dreaming😊) so the dream invention is to
design a perfume shower, YUP! “A PURFUME SHOWER” where I pass through and I am
fogged in this whole smelling good machine and that’s that. No Perfume or oil
watermarks with that PHIZZ PHIZZZ from the bottle and I get to smell DIVINE the
whole day. Also how do you smell good whole day? It’s naturally not possible to
smell Divine the whole day but I do know some Pro Max people have that
capability lol so if you have that let me know in comments.
Without
any further ado let’s Talk PHIZZ PHIZZ OR PERFUMES. My current perfume picks,
and the best deodorants that actually last through school runs, meetings,
errands, and kid chaos. Plus, some standout Arabic perfumes that people in the
GCC adore. As always, I’ve slipped in my affiliate links (just so you know), including
from OnebioShop so if you get to tempt those links and get one, PLEASE DO. It
will be at no extra cost to you
My
Forever Loves
These are
the ones I keep coming back to:
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle
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Sweet but balanced, elegant and not overpowering in small spaces.
Notes are Strong vanilla‑patchouli base, good sillage.
Givenchy L'INTERDIT
same deal: a fragrance that holds up through your day, smells good on others, and feels like “Elegantly You” without being loud. Notes Pear and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Vetiver.
Everlasting by Asgharali
a local gem. Asgharali is a Bahraini heritage brand (100 years and counting), and Everlasting gives that mix of oriental warmth + staying power. bahrainthismonth.com+1. Notes - pear, peach, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose. The base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber add a warm and comforting touch
Sadly this has been discontinued. Someone speak to Asgharali to bring this gem back caz this aint a Scent, its a Bottle of the era. Bottle of the time. Everything locked up in a bottle. IYKYK. Dont judge this bottle by the price tag but just look at that name. |
I get
asked “What Makes my Perfume Last (Mom Hack)”
Here’s
what I’ve learned, trialled and tested, to make sure when I spritz in the
morning, it still stays till the eve:
- Apply to moisturized skin
(lotion or unscented body oil first). Never not a day I donot have this Lancome Body lotion in my bag.
- Target pulse points (wrists,
inside elbows, neck).
- Don’t rub your wrists together,
that breaks down the scent molecules.
- Layer lightly: maybe a
matching scented body wash + the perfume.
- Choose perfumes with stronger
base notes (oud, vanilla, amber, patchouli) if you want them to last.
Perfumes
will never last if your Deodorants does not last!
Because perfume
won’t fix a weak deodorant, and we all know it. Here are some working mom‑tested
ones:
- Each & Every – long‑wear, minimal white marks, scent stays clean
- Salt & Stone – sweat‑resistant, even through long workdays or after playing with
the kids
My
OnebioShop Picks
I browsed
OnebioShop for perfumes that last and here are my favourites
- Onebio’s women’s long‑lasting
perfumes section: there are many with 4‑ or 5‑star reviews. OneBioShop
- Onebio’s unisex or men’s perfumes (those richer oriental / musky ones tend to last better.
- Onebio’s luxury perfume /
imported perfumes collection — even if price is higher, a smaller bottle
often lasts you longer if well applied.
My Top
Picks Right Now (Perfumes) & What shall also come in your front row for
this coming season;
I have a sweet corner for Arabic/ GCC Influenced Lound Perfumes just caz of being a GCC Baby so i will do a separate detailed blog on your guide to the right pick for Arabic GCC Perfumes.
Why
Smelling Good Isn’t Vanity, It’s Respect
I’m a mom,
I work, I run a house, I juggle schedules but smelling good is simple self‑care.
It’s polite: to others, to yourself. It says, “I took two extra seconds this
morning to care.” And yes, when I hug my kids, I want them to inhale
something comforting, not worry about IYKYK.
Whenever
perfumes or hygiene are ignored, I notice. The smell fades. The impression
fades. Let’s not let that be “normal.” I am sure no one likes walking past a
human smelling sweat and stink.
I
recently came across these blogs and their recommendations are also spot on and
very detailed. I highly recommend giving these a read.
Until Next Time
Your Latte Girl from
Zainys Latte Thoughts
My fav is the lancome and valentino!
ReplyDeleteI will try the other perfumes you recommended! ❤️
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