Spring is here, so I filmed a good old-fashioned fragrance haul with a little bit of everything: PR, wishlist wins, new releases, and yes… a few smart Mercari pickups because I am not above Mercari. I’m grabbing and going in no particular order, but the theme is clear—these are the bottles that feel exciting right now, especially for spring/summer, and I’m telling you exactly what’s worth your money (no hype over here). I also talk about why I’ll always choose the big bottle when it makes sense—cost per spray and my bottle-snob tendencies are real. In this haul, I upgrade to the 100ml Kayali Wedding Silk Santal, gush over House of Bō Shushu (airy, sparkly, “important meeting” energy), and share my current tropical obsession: Armani Power of You layered with Rouzie’s Costa P dry body oil for that passion fruit beachy vibe. I also knock a wishlist item off with Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute (juicy, syrupy fig goodness), explore Donna Karan Kashmir & Rose Absolute with that Impatia/Guidance-adjacent DNA, and add Kilian Angel’s Share Paradise to complete my trio. For niche/luxury and Middle Eastern gems, I finally snag Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Osmanthus Nectar (apricot-skin, floral, earthy—sniff before you buy), and I test a surprise like from Aroma Concepts: Gulf Orchid Matcha Latte, which gives matcha-leaning sweetness and a Nebras Elixir-style similarity. Bottom line: I’m building a spring lineup that’s pretty, interesting, and actually wearable—without wasting coins on regret buys.