The fragrance community is filled with perfume terms and acronyms that can be quite confusing, especially for beginners. From shortcuts for popular brands to specific phrases used in discussions, it’s easy to feel lost if you’re new to the world of perfumes. These terms often pop up in fragrance groups, making it essential to familiarize yourself with their meanings to keep up with the conversation.
To make things simpler, I’ve gathered a list of commonly used acronyms and terms from fraghead communities in the Philippines. This includes brand names that might be mistaken for something else and phrases that are unique to the local fragrance scene. With this guide, you’ll not only expand your fragrance vocabulary but also feel more confident joining discussions and exploring your passion for perfumes.
Terms & Acronyms
Definition
ADG
Acqua di Giò
BDC
Bleu de Chanel
BIRI
Born In Roma Intense (Valentino)
BNIB
Brand New in a Box (Sealed)
BO
Bottle only (without box)
CAHSEE
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
CDNIM
Club de Nuit Intense Man (Armaf)
CK
Calvin Klein
CPM
Check Private Messages
CHGG
Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Decant
A small sample of a fragrance transferred from a larger bottle into a smaller one (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 10ml).
Designer Perfumes
Fragrances by designer brands that don’t focus solely on perfume, such as Chanel, Dior, and Prada.
Discontinued
Fragrances that are no longer being manufactured.
DHI
Dior Homme Intense
DHP
Dior Homme Parfum
DM
Direct Message
DNG
Dolce&Gabbana
EDP
Eau de Parfum
EDT
Eau de Toilette
F
Fake
FF
Following
Flake
When a buyer claims an item but doesn’t follow through (i.e., “ghosts” the seller).
FNS
Father and Son (local perfume brand)
FP
Full presentation (with box)
FS
For Sale
FSM
Few Sprays Missing
FT
For trade
GFS
Gentle Fluidity Silver
ISO
In Search Of
JL
Juice Level
JPG
Jean Paul Gaultier
L
Legit
LC
Legit Check
LF
Looking For
LNDL
La Nuit de L’Homme (YSL)
LV
Louis Vuitton
LOC
Location
Local Perfumes
Locally made perfumes, including brands like Symmetry Lab, FNS, and more.
Jessie is a passionate perfume enthusiast, active in the fragrance community and a regular attendee of industry events. He founded SniffingMonkey.com to guide people in exploring scents and making confident choices for perfumes, home fragrances, and personal care.
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Thank you!
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muntk pko mapahiya. HAHA. yun lng pla meaning non.
Now I know. Thank you!