Top Notes By Tope

5 fragrances I’m committing to finishing before the year ends. No new bottles until these are empty. I said what I said.

And yes, I’m also promising you a decant-free summer 2026. Let’s see if I actually stick to it.

Which one of your bottles has been sitting untouched for months? Tell me below.

Matcha in one hand, favourite fragrance in the other. This is peak Sunday energy and I’m not apologising for it.

Some days call for hustle. Today calls for whisking matcha,munching on a green salad, and layering scent just because I can.

What’s on your list today?

Dressed in pink, wrapped in Only Desire by . Warm, boozy, sensual, the kind of scent that makes people lean in closer. Nigerian party ready 🥃💗

Nobody talks about maintenance era enough.

This is what self care actually looks like on a Summer Friday Evening
🕯️ Good scent on
🧴 Skin drenched in serums
📖 Word before the world
✏️ Colouring to switch my brain off
🥒 Cucumber water because hydration is not optional
💅 Claw clip because the hair had to be dealt with

Self care isn’t always a spa day. Sometimes it’s just doing the small things on purpose.

Tell me your non negotiable in the comments 👇

Ode to Rose Bella. A spicy rose with real bite.

This one nails the cherry rose gourmand DNA everyone’s obsessed with right now. But it’s not a soft copy. Pink pepper turns the volume up on the rose, giving it a warm spicy edge instead of the usual powdery softness.

Cherry brings the juicy sweetness up top. Then tonka bean, vanilla and musk roll in and wrap the whole thing in warmth.

This is a strong scent. Loud projection, big presence. Not for the faint hearted and definitely not an office fragrance.

Best season, winter. Hands down. Cold air lets that warmth breathe properly. Wear this under a coat on a freezing night and it performs beautifully. Try it in summer and it’ll suffocate you.

If you want a rose that smells expensive and has a bit of spice and attitude, this delivers.