Strength, Charisma and Our Second Incredible Raconteur Sniffalong

Our latest #OnTheScent episode finds us prescribing scents for strength and charisma, AND diving into part two of our Sniff-along with @the_rac_on_teur!

Lore asked for a fragrance to project quietly determined authority and charismatic leadership – not sweet florals or heavy ambers, loves tea notes, budget £120. Here’s what we chose and why:

@olfactiveo Skin and Citrus: We recommend layering these from the Discovery Set. Skin is intimate and quietly confident – soft ambrette, beeswax, and sandalwood for ‘your best self’ aura. Citrus adds sparkling bergamot, grapefruit & champagne for sunlit brightness. Together, they radiate understated strength and intrigue.

@bibbi.parfum Ghost of Tom: A lightly smoked protective veil of black tea, bergamot, violet leaf & papyrus. Mysterious, tea-laced depth – perfect for making a memorable impression.

@millerharris Tea Tonique: Like dawn mist over a tea plantation – crisp green tea, zesty bergamot, and a wisp of birch tar. Uplifting and clear-minded (confidence in a bottle).

@ormondejayne Xian: Coolly refined – tea, citrus, & subtle woods for an elegant, versatile signature. Always poised, never overpowering.

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@the_rac_on_teur Killr Vanillr – Throaty vanilla with vetiver, orris, and hint of white chocolate – think 3am in a club (decadent, unforgettable).

@the_rac_on_teur Ms Macadamia: Bold, nutty macadamia, mimosa, and peach, grounded by vetiver and sandalwood (independent, adventurous, utterly unique).

Teagan asked – What perfumes give you strength and bravery for protest?

@chanel Le Lion: Joyfully empowering – amber, patchouli, vanilla, and citrus remind you of beauty & hope.

@bdkparfums Gris Charnel: Urban elegance – smoky black tea, fig, and sandalwood. Addictively powerful, like armour for the soul.

@beaufortlondon Vie et Armis: Intense, provocative, and ready to protect via lapsang, whisky, tobacco, and incense.

@marcantoinebarrois Ganymede Extrait: Luminous, mineral, and planet-sized intensity – immortelle and incense for celestial focus.

@gritti Rebellion: Sparkling mint and bergamot over earthy patchouli and oakmoss = audacity and freedom.

@mauboussin (by Christine Nagel, & so affordable): HUGEly assertive plum serves spicy defiance.

@nishane.official Sultan Vetiver: Grounded and unshakeable – multiple vetivers, woods, and spices for true inner strength.

Which scent makes YOU feel unstoppable…?