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On Nebras and Eillish perfumes

I must have been under a rock cos why did I just discover Lattafa. So, I was planning to buy Eilish no 1. But I got second input about whether it was a financially responsible decision. And truthfully it wasn't. I still had 7 bottles so it wasn't a need but I wanted it. So I did my research. Turns out that there is an Arab perfume (Nebras by Lattafa) that has the exact notes as the Eilish perfume. And by same notes, I mean the top, mid and base notes are the same except for one ingredient.  And even more, people actually said they prefer the Arab one and it even lasts more than Eilish no 1. And the best part, the Arab own is 3 times cheaper than Billie's own. Anyways, I just heard the goodness that's Lattafa brand. Any niche fragrance I want to buy, I'm finding their own version. I'm really hoping they make "Hundred silent ways by Nishane" and "Mon Guerlain" equivalent. Again, many expensive items are inflated because of the celebrity or bra

On Grey's anatomy and 9-1-1

Two series I'm engrossed with: 1. Greys anatomy. I didn't understand the hype until I started episode 1. And before I blinked, one month has passed and I found myself in season 8. I had to forcefully force myself to stop watching it cos it was affecting my sleep schedule. I'd code for the whole day and still stay up till 2 am for Grey's anatomy 2. When I eventually pulled myself out, I just couldn't find another series to enjoy. I was still riding the highs of it. But I got this recommendation of 9-1-1 and it's spin off, 9-1-1 Lone star. And the second one is literally giving me the same exact feels from the couple in Red white and royal blue. So if you liked Henry and Alex, you'd definitely love TK and Carlos in 9-1-1 Lone star. I didn't think I'd like a couple as much as I did Henry and Alex. But you see Tarlos in 9-1-1 Lone Star, omg. Watch this video of them being the absolute cutest https://youtube.com/shorts/R-4YfksbQE8?si=nK5MlpW_Cqil9APx

On Mystique by Beguile by Ọma

Beguile by Ọma perfumes smell is just chef's kiss. It doesn't smell cheap at all for its price. And I'm saying this as someone who has smelt original MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, MFK Grand Soir, MFK Amyris Femme, Frederick Malle The Promise, Dior Sauvage Elixir, Nishane Hacivat, Layton Exclusif. None of these perfumes I mentioned are less than $200.  So it's obvious to me when a perfume scent is synthetic (coughs in Colour Me perfumes). Of course, when it comes to longevity, they beat Beguile (like Frederick Malle actually lasted 5 days on the pillow I'd sprayed it on, and MFK Amyris Femme lasted the whole day with just 2 sprays on my neck). But Beguile lasts solid 8 hours if you use about 8 sprays and the sillage and projection is actually impressive. If want to own a perfume that smells expensive without spending so much, you need at least one Beguile by Oma perfume. I recommend starting with Seduction or Goddess. Seduction gives a career woman vibes like Jessica Pears