Rachel Martin+FollowWhat I Really Bought This Quarter (Fragrance Version)After a brutal round of decluttering last year, I swore I’d stop blind-buying full-size bottles just because someone on the internet said it smelled like a Parisian afternoon. This year, I’ve stuck to samples. It’s saved me money and helped me stay under my “one-in, one-out” bottle rule. 🟠 Nicolai Cap Neroli – Citrus, slightly bitter, with an adult sort of warmth. I smelled it once at a boutique and couldn’t forget it. Feels like wearing a crisp shirt to a job you don’t hate. 🌿 Mossy Fig Leaf – Picked it up when I was feeling low in February. A green, soapy fig with a quiet floral undercurrent. Felt like fresh laundry and better days. 🍑 Documents First Fruit – Overhyped? Maybe. But the sharp green peach and gardenia combo is addicting in spring light. 🍚 Ayou Rice & Sandalwood – The softest thing. Like steamed pudding in sweater weather. 🍊 Frapin Bois Blanc – Boozy citrus wood. Surprisingly wearable now that it’s warm. #beauty #fragrance #ScentConfession10Share
Rachel Martin+FollowA Deep Breath, Bottled in JuniperSummer in Chongqing feels like being trapped in a steam room that forgot to end. The rain never stops, and the heat presses in like wet fabric. I used to hold my breath through it—until I found juniper. The first time I sprayed that gin-inspired cologne, it was like drinking a cold G&T with my skin. Sharp citrus, bitter clarity, and that breath of juniper—cool, dry, herbal. I didn’t expect a scent to feel like a window opening. Even if the scent fades fast, I don’t mind. I don’t wear it to be noticed. I wear it because it makes the air feel mine again. Next up: Bon Parfumeur 004, and a rose-meets-ice one my best friend loves. Maybe I’m just chasing a feeling—but some feelings are worth bottling. #beauty #fragrance #ScentConfession101Share
