Are you a perfume lover or do you have a perfume lover on your gift list? Scentbird may be just the thing!
I was introduced to the joys of Scentbird last spring, and I wrote about the Scentbird subscription service and the first scent that I tried, Oriental Lace by Oscar de la Renta, here. Just to refresh your memory, Scentbird sends a purse spray with a perfume sample that lasts at least a month. I always get longer than that from my samples!
After I got my first sample, I signed up for a subscription, and I have received a number of scents over the months, most of which I’ve really liked. Also, I like the fact that I can suspend my subscription if I need a little time off to identify a new scent I’d like to try.
Last week I received a perfume that Scentbird suggested for me based on my scent preferences and the perfumes that I like wearing most. Orientals and florientals tend to be my jam. I like spicy, big scents most of all, but every now and then I stray and wear other scent types.
Exotic Essence by David Yurman
The fragrance I just received was Exotic Essence by David Yurman. I’ve found out that Exotic Essence is one of three scents introduced in 2011 based on gemstones which makes sense since Yurman is a jewelry designer. Exotic Essence is based on citrine, and the scent itself is golden in color like the citrine. I have a stunning pair of citrine drop earrings that I will wear sometime when I wear Exotic Essence. The scent was created by perfumer Harry Fremont of Firmenich. I wasn’t familiar with this scent before it was recommended for me, but I was game to give it a try.
Exotic Essence is a modern and sensual oriental perfume. But it has a light scent. It consists of mandarin, Casablanca lily, rose, patchouli, exotic woods, musk, peach, creamy vanilla, amber and Australian sandalwood notes.
When I first got it, I sprayed some on and I wasn’t sure if it was for me. The top notes are mandarin orange and peach, and I don’t usually seek out fruity scents. But the mid-range notes – patchouli (one of my favorites), rose, lily, and woodsy notes – and the dry-down – musk, sandalwood, amber, and vanilla – were perfect. I love how this scent develops!
It didn’t strike me as a fragrance with a big sillage (the degree to which or distance that a scent broadcasts its smell). The next time I wore it (to go grocery shopping, lol), I sprayed on quite a lot. While I was waiting in the supermarket line, the cashier was finishing up with the customer in front of me. The cashier, a young woman, remarked, “Someone’s perfume smells fantastic.” The woman in front of me in line didn’t say anything. I finally spoke up and said, “I’m wearing a new perfume but I didn’t think it was strong enough to reach you.” She replied, “I definitely smell it, and it’s lovely. What is it?” I told her Exotic Essence by David Yurman, and the scent and the jewelry designer were both unknown to her. I gave her the quick story about Scentbird while I was at it! At any rate, I was thrilled. I was happy to learn that Exotic Essence has greater sillage than I expected and that it’s a scent that other people find attractive.
Exotic Essence is not as long lasting on me as some other fragrances that I own, but I really like it anyway. It’s a scent that speaks up but doesn’t yell, and like beautiful weather, it doesn’t last forever, at least on me it doesn’t.
Exotic Essence arrived in one of Scentbird’s beautiful purse sprays. They have branched out from black and added colors to their purse spray lineup. Exotic Essence came in a light green metallic purse spray. Previously, I received Judith Leiber’s Night in a gorgeous red metallic purse spray that seemed to reflect the character of that fragrance very well.
Holiday Gift Sets
In addition to their subscription service, Scentbird now has holiday gift sets. There are three new themed sets, each with three different designer scents from brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloe etc. in three different pastel colored purse sprays:
- Parisian
- Hollywood
- Miss Heartbreaker.
You can check out which scents come in which set by clicking the ad below and it will take you to the gift set page on the website. 
These are absolutely adorable and memorable gifts! And as you can see, Scentbird has holiday gift sets for men too!
Scentbird Subscription
Scentbird’s month-to-month subscription is $14.95/month. But they have several subscription options as well: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and the cost decreases the longer period that you sign up for. You can cancel at any time.
If you’d like to sign up for yourself or for a gift, I’d be grateful if you’d consider signing up through my Scentbird referral link or through the Scentbird ad in the sidebar on the right of my homepage. Thank you for your consideration!
Have you tried Scentbird yet? Are you giving or getting gifts of fragrance this holiday season?
YOU KNOW I LOVE SCENTBIRD!!!!!!! I am so happy you are enjoying it. Your valve collections is precious as well. I have the black (of course) red and pink. I also purchased 3 gift sets to pass on to my friends (the skeptics). We all may as well share this addiction. Right? I got two of the women’s set and one set for my hot & handsome friend. GReaT Post!!!! I Love It!!!!
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Thank you, Tee! It was fun to write because I love Scentbird too! Such a great service. That is so cool that you have already purchased the gift sets!!! They look so adorable. I love the colored purse sprays. I hope your friends are suitably impressed – they should be, those are beautiful gifts. And I hope your guy loves his set too!
This really is such a great subscription, and such a wonderful and affordable way to test out new fragrances before committing to a full size bottle!
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It really is. I’ve fallen in love with scents through Scentbird I never would have tried otherwise
I love my Scentbird subscription and always look forward to my monthly shipments! I also got the full-sized bottle of Oriental Lace after trying a little vial sample 🙂
I did the same thing, Anastasia. I love Oriental Lace, and I got a bottle of it too. And I think I might end up getting a bottle of David Yurman’s Exotic Essence some day. Sometimes with scents I really like, I get a second sample though it would probably make sense just to go for the whole bottle.
Seems like this would indeed be a great gift!
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For someone who really loves fragrances, I think it’s a fabulous gift! It has helped me find scents I never would have tried on my own 😉
Tough choice between food and fragrance 😉
I am such a fragrance lover! I currently have the Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream on my list, I’ve gotten a ton of samples over the year but haven’t made the purchase. I love it, it smells so pretty!
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So many good fragrances sales these days on fragrancenet and the other websites! You should grab it or put it on your gift list and maybe Santa will bring it 🙂
Scentbird is absolutely a great gift for the holidays. I love my scentbird subscription.
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I’m glad you’re enjoying this subscription too. I had a feeling that you were a subscriber
I really love the sleek design. They look very purse friendly,
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They fit nicely in a makeup bag. I’m so glad they came out with colored purse sprays in addition to black
I gave my niece a subscription to this last year!
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I hope she enjoyed it. I think it’s a great concept!
This sounds like my kind of fragrance! I’m not into plain fruity either, and love that it goes into amber and sandalwood towards the end.
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I’m amazed at how much I like it. I can smell the peach, but in a good way. The other notes really transform the peach
I’ve always been impressed with Scentbird. If I wore fragrance I know I’d be a subscriber.
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I know you’re not a scent wearer, but it sure is a great concept for us scent-lovers.
I LOVE my Scentbird subscription!
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I’m glad you love it too. I hope they continue to add more fragrances and some more indie or more obscure scents to their roster.
Sounds like a unique fragrance to me so I’m intrigued!
I was surprised how much I like Exotic Essence by David Yurman since I had never heard of it or tried it.
I’m so weird about scents, I’m not sure I could ever do something like this. But for those who are scent lovers, this is great!
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Exactly, Scentbird is great particularly for us perfume junkies!
I LOVE Scentbird. The concept is perfect. It’s an excellent holiday gift!
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Absolutely!
This sounds great!
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If you’re a fragrance lover, it’s worth trying 🙂
Why haven’t I signed up for this, yet?
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I think Scentbird would be right up your street! Holiday gift for you??
Loveee the Scentbird! I too have used the subscription and it’s fab! You get to try out fragrances that normally you’d really have to think hard about purchasing because, sadly, some scents are PRICY! With this subscription, you can try and try and try! Perfecto!
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Great description of Scentbird’s benefits, PJ! I’m glad you’re a fan too. Thank you for stopping by and commenting xoxo
My pleasure! You always have great content! I learn something new every time I drop by 🙂
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PJ, you made my day xoxo
I keep saying that I’m going to try Scent Bird. I need to go ahead b/c I love perfume.
It really is heaven for a perfume lover!
Scentbird is great 😀 Love the things I have tried
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Scentbird is such a great concept!
The scent you sampled sounds really great. I like a mix of fruity and spicy.
To me, Exotic Essence is surprisingly lovely!
I enjoyed this fragrance review from SongBird…I would like to try out these scents someday!
Ursula
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It’s a wonderful subscription concept. You can try it for a month or for longer periods. it’s great!
This is something I could see myself enjoying very much. I am such a a perfume hoarder so this would be perfect for me 🙂 I love testing new scents.
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You should give it a try, Brigitte! You can cancel at any time if you find it’s not for you, but what I like is that I can suspend it for a month or two till I come up with the next scent I want to try!
I’ve always loved perfume, but lately I’ve been getting more adventurous and trying new scents. I have a lot of testers, but it would be so nice and convenient to have a 30-day supply in a travel-friendly atomizer. I should have told my husband to get me this for Christmas!
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It’s not too late, Nidia! Maybe he’ll give you a 3 month subscription to try it out 😉