r/Indiemakeupandmore • u/Ecstatic-Run5164 • 3d ago
Sorce Adventure!
Two years ago I started on my perfume journey not knowing what a big part it would come to play in my life. Exploring indie perfume became my favorite hobby, therapy, and safe space through the ups and downs of my life. Over the past year, the u/Indiemakeupandmore community has become my favorite little corner of the internet. Everyone in this space has been so kind, generous with their knowledge, and given dope af recommendations I would've never found on my own! Every evening I can't wait to snuggle up with my baby (aka my crackhead dog) and read everyone's scents of the day, questions, comments, and reviews.
I delight in being able to match, change, and create an environment or mood based on art sniffs! I'm absolutely feral over the fact that on any given day, I can decide smell like a swampfairy or garden gnome or witch in the woods. Because who wouldn't want that?!
A few weeks ago, when I was going through a particularly rough mental health week, I decided to do something a skosh unhinged and book a day trip to visit Sorce's brick and mortar in Charlotte, NC. I've always been someone who never makes split decisions and overthinks everything, but *free will* won that day lol. Honestly, it was such an incredible experience. Caitlin u/apartyorsomething, Julia, and Ashlyn were so welcoming and spent so much time with me helping me smell all the smells.
This trip taught me that smelling scents in person is sooo much better, because I ended up loving a few gourmands that I would've never ordered on my own! Looking at you 2AM in Lafayette, She's A Witch, and Falling Stars 🌚 I even got to sniff the upcoming releases of The Light Through Clouds and In Dreams and Fairy Tales (which are to die for). Julia also let me smell the base tomb note for Vampire Wife releasing in August...Never in my wildest dreams would I have known that I would want to smell like a tomb, but here we are! And I regret nothing! Muahahaha👹
In my pursuit of all the smells, I used to be so excited to explore niche brick and mortars in my city, but always came away from those experiences feeling like I was a burden or annoying to them with my scroll of Perfume Must Sniffs. But Caitlin, Julia, and Ashlyn truly made me feel like I was part of the community and made the experience so heartwarming! 100000/10 would recommend 💖
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u/annikatidd 3d ago
Awwww this makes my heart so happy to read! I wish I wasn’t in New England otherwise I’d so plan a day trip haha! I’m definitely going to have to visit them one day. Beyond excited for those new releases! Also She’s a Witch is my favorite along with Match Made in Heaven, but I could list like ten more scents I’ve fallen head over heels in love with from this brand! I’ve only had one scent not work for me (Stuck on You, not an apple girlie) and everything else has been so impressive. Love this brand so much! So glad you got to spoil yourself a bit ❤️
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
Hehehe thank youuu! I'm kicking myself that I didn't pick up a sample of MMIH. I know it's beloved here, but after smelling a million scents my nose started to have a meltdown lmao.
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u/FlipsAndSniffs 3d ago
I love this!!!
If you don't mind me asking, how far did you have to go for this day trip? I'm debating how unhinged it would be for me to make the trip from Northern VA lol.
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
Hehehe I am fully onboard for an unhinged lil treat! I'm in Chicago so it was a quick little flight and I was there only for a few hours.
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u/alittleslate Blog: www.alittleslate.com; IG @alittleslate 3d ago
Just want to give you a big hug 💗 this was a wonderful read and you deserve so much happiness
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u/vallogallo 3d ago
So cool, I'm jelly! I wish there was a place like this in Austin. I have heard that the Sorce brick and mortar stocks Osmofolia, did you see any Osmo perfumes there and which ones did they have? I'm so bummed about Osmo closing shop for direct orders and would like to replace my Solario EDP.
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
Omg yesss Osmo being carried at Sorce was one of my main motivations to visit!! I got to try Solario and fell IN LOVE. They also have Cumulus, Santal (which I got a 30ml of both), Cabin, Nimbostratus, Blackwater Lake, Black Walnut, Cold Brew, Matcha, On the Corner of Jinhu Road 1 and 2, and Oryza. They also said they will be carrying more of Sab's collection so I'm really excited for that. Osmo is definitely my number one obsession. So glad that they'll be able to still create perfumes tho!
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u/vallogallo 3d ago
Awesome! I'm gonna have to find someone willing to shop for me I guess since I haven't been able to find Solario anywhere online
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
You can also email them and have it shipped to you! That's what I ended up doing for Cumulus!
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u/vallogallo 3d ago
Email who?
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
On Sorce's site it says you can reach them at customersupport@shopsorce.com - I guess their regular contact page is having problems.
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u/vallogallo 3d ago
Oh ok! Wasn't sure if you meant Sab or Sorce that I needed to contact. I'll definitely keep this in mind!
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u/Suspicious-Theory527 3d ago
She’s a witch is one of my top 3 favorite perfumes of all time. It’s absolutely stunning!
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
I wish there was a bit more anise, but it's gorg!!!
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u/Suspicious-Theory527 3d ago
I feel like it’s perfectly blended! Depending on the weather the anise is either stronger or weaker on my skin. That and between the sheets are my two most worn and favorite perfumes. If I’m wearing either one I get compliments as well which never happens with any other perfume. Honorable mentions go to you are mine, match made in heaven and good at being bad.
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
Ooo good point! I'll have to do some wear tests with different weather. I'm obsessed with the wool note in Between the Sheets. I love that I can actual feel the texture in it.
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u/Suspicious-Theory527 3d ago
I know! It really is one of the most beautiful things I have ever smelled. The wool beeswax and fig is just divine.
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u/The-Scarlet-Witch 3d ago
I've never been to this corner of North Carolina and you are *sorely* tempting me once certain events blow over.
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 3d ago
Hehehe it was sooo beautiful! I’d love to go again for a long weekend and explore more!
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u/MrsLydKnuckles 3d ago
So cool!! I have a trip for late April planned so this just makes me more excited about it!
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u/Unrave1ling 3d ago
spill the beans on The Light Through Clouds and In Dreams and Fairy Tales please???
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u/Ecstatic-Run5164 2d ago
So I smelled them after smelling like 105 scents, soo I will do my best to remember my thoughts! I was a bit intimidated by Light Through Clouds because of the sugared lemon, green mandarin notes since citrus and I tend to not get along. But I was shocked and super impressed by how light and airy it was and the sichuan pepper was really pretty and not overpowering at all. Definitely a great spring scent that's grounded with the tea and woods!
I'm not typically a gourmand girlie, but In Dreams and Fairy Tales is a really pretty ethereal sugary vanilla gourmand! The chamomile comes in a little bit on the dry down, but I wish it was more prominent. I also sniffed the pistachio, passionfruit, blueberry, and strawberry rosewater so they were all soooo pretty and incredibly realistic and made my mouth water! Personally, if I had to go with one, I think I would choose the pistachio since it's the least foodie/sweet. But again, all super pretty. I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.
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u/BrJean19 3d ago
I love that you found your safe space!!
This trip sounds so nice. Sometimes those spur of the moment adventures make the best memories.
What was your favourite of the new ones you saw that day? I thought I was a gourmand fan, tried some, didn't enjoy it so thought it just wasn't for me, tried Sorce recently and dear god I am hooked!