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Great question. My all time favourite is First by Van Cleef and Arpels. I don't like to slate perfumes as somebody, somewhere might be offended and love the ones I don't like, but I do disapprove of ridiculously priced fragrances that run into £200 or £300. That's getting into status symbol territory and i think perfume should just make you feel good. I have some Avon ones I love that cost me £7 and some I've been given that would cost more. I like both.

@Screamqueenz not really, but I do perfume copy writing and social media for private clients. The actual blog breaks even by the time I've paid hosting fees and received tiny payments from skimlinks and Google ads. I do get freebies but I declare it.

@Speckledyhen There are two things going on. Firstly, your nose might have adjusted to your scent so you can't smell it but others can. Ask a friend after a few hours! Secondly, scent lasts longer if its eau de parfum rather than eau de toilette and thirdly you can use little tricks like moisturising skin or even putting lip balm on your wrists first.

@ivykay44 You're on to a winner there. layering definitely makes it last longer. My advice would be to go on eBay because loads of people get the body lotion in a gift set but don't want it or use it.

@endofthelinefinally Many perfumes have been reformulated due to compliance and sometimes cost. Vintage perfumes are often available on eBay but sadly, it's usually the case that when it's gone, it's gone. YSL Opium is a case in point. The old smells nothing like the new and fans are upset!

@hoxt off the top of my head, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Nectarine. Gorgeous and cheap as chips. Not very strong, but the fun is in the refreshing top up at lunch time.

@Longpurples Your nana was a classy woman. She's right. Body lotion is especially good as perfume tends to stick to moisturised skin more than very dry skin.

@YesQueen My favourite indie brands are 4160 Tuesdays, Papillon Artisan Perfumery, Andy Tauer and Le Jardin Retrouve (for full disclosure they're a client of mine but I loved them long before I worked for them.

@riotlady comofrting is different for everyone but Next Cashmere is the perfect duvet day scent andIi also love really clean scents for hangover days when you just want to watch Netflix in your PJs. I love Eau de Cartier and 4160 Tuesdays Sex Goddess. I also love Coty L'Aimant as it smells like my late Nanna T and she was such a lady.