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Right, I'm going to do several replies to your comment over the week as I come up with ideas (I'm also away for a few days without WiFi)
So, just thinking about some of the brands I've sniffed and also from my own collection...
Chanel les exclusifs- bois des isles, is sandalwood, a bit of citrus, and a spicy sweetness
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Bois-des-Iles-1006.html
Serge lutens- une bois vanille
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Serge-Lutens/Un-Bois-Vanille-478.html
Lutens also does some fresher, lighter scents in the l'eau collection.
https://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Serge-Lutens.html
His 'signature style' is usually oriental, spicy, sometimes very oddly fruity, but the vanilla and l'eau maybe more you. You can get them on places like eBay and some department shops
I was in Selfridges today and Gucci have a nice collection called the alchemist garden, which have a good range of florals and woods represented
Diptyque have a large collection including eau duelle (vanilla)
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Diptyque/Eau-Duelle-Eau-de-Parfum-49100.html
Again you can pick up their perfumes on eBay including minis
There are scent sampler websites where you can buy a sample from 1ml upwards to try before you buy, you can also get manufacturers samples via eBay too
I'll comment again soon after I've had another think 👍
thanks for investing so much time. i really appreciate it :)
Right, I've thought of another brand that might be accessible for you
https://www.jomalone.eu/new-sites
They have some nice summery light fragrances, and scented creams etc
Also you should either find them in store, but can order online too
thank you! I have heard of the famous wood sage and sea salt and got a sample. i will eventually check out others or get more samples first, since they are kind of expensive.