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Can someone recommend a not-too-expensive fresh non-floral scent?

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peggotty · 25/07/2013 15:56

Sort of grassy or citrusy - oh does anyone know what I mean??! Grin

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CadiM · 25/07/2013 19:04

Liz Earle's botanical essence no1? It's a pretty fresh, citrusy-bergamot scent but it's £47.

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inneedofrain · 25/07/2013 19:06

Ah I can´t help as I avoid all grassy / citrusy perfumes.

I was going to suggest Cool water which is still my favourite fresh scent.

I love intuision by eld as well but thats not really fresh.

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TiredyCustards · 25/07/2013 19:08

L'occitane the vert has a bitter citrus note in it.

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cannotfuckingbelievethis · 25/07/2013 19:24

Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea. I've seen it in TK MAXX and Bodycare for anywhere between £10-£20. I think it's lovely but doesn't have the best staying power.....

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Tweet2tweet · 25/07/2013 19:47

I love Clarins Eau Ressourcante and the brand Roger and Gallet (can now get at M&S) do some lovely fresh scents. Clarins one has better staying power though and comes in large bottle that lasts ages.

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GetStuffezd · 25/07/2013 19:48

Acqua di Gioia is beautiful but I have a feeling it might be quite dear.

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Ujjayi · 25/07/2013 19:55

L'Occitane Verbena is beatiful. Very light, fresh & citrussy. Costs around £13.

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candycrushhater · 25/07/2013 19:58

I like Dolce and Gabbana No. 3 L'imperatrice. It's a fresh citrus scent and costs about £35.

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Foosyerdoos · 25/07/2013 20:00

My favourite is Origins ginger essence. It is really fresh and spicy.

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hettie · 25/07/2013 20:06

am a sucker for this kind of thing ...
Clarins Eau Des Jardins
Aroma Tonic by Lancome
O de Lancome
Versace Versense
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Philosykos by Diptyque.....
check out www.fragrantica.com/ for reviews and la scenteurs for more niche stuff....

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KosherBacon · 25/07/2013 20:06

Diptyque Philosykos is my favourite fresh scent. Its a fig based scent and is beautiful.

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TweenageAngst · 25/07/2013 20:09
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BikeRunSki · 25/07/2013 20:12

Clinique Happy

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apatchylass · 25/07/2013 20:15

I second the suggestions for Occitane's Verbena - lovely, The Verte and
Clarin's Eau Resourcante which is fantastic - like clean sun dried linen and under £20.
Crabtree and Evelyn do a very fresh cologne of bitter oranges which is about £15

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TweenageAngst · 25/07/2013 20:16

Un Jardin en Méditerranée by Hermes is nice.

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Fluffy1234 · 25/07/2013 20:18

I second Clinique Happy.

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PeerMon · 25/07/2013 20:27

Try Zara, they have a good range and under £20!

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buzzy1 · 25/07/2013 20:31

Cacherel Noa is a nice one, and been around for a while so you can prob pick up quite cheap..

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holidaybug · 25/07/2013 20:33

I third Clinique Happy. One of the few fragrances I've been complimented on by male colleagues

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peggotty · 25/07/2013 20:33

Wow loads of suggestions - thanks very much. I'll seek out as much as possible to try.

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alemci · 25/07/2013 20:34

the Clarins Floral one - Jardin is lovely and fresh or O de Lancome is fantastic.

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TheFallenMadonna · 25/07/2013 20:36

I wear L'Occitane Green Tea and Jasmine.

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