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To not have any idea about perfumes for 18 year olds

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LoverofRyanGosling · 06/12/2025 06:18

So what are your DDs wearing in terms of perfume? DD has asked for a new perfume - and said she’s leaving it completely up to me to choose (but would like a current trending perfume whatever that means?)
I am at a loss! Would you kind hearted people have any suggestions please? She’s not an overly girlie girl but does like to look (and smell ) nice if that means anything .

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typicaltuesdaynight · 07/12/2025 12:31

I bought Ariana grande as requested a an everyday perfume by a 18 year old,can’t remember the name but was rainbow design

singthing · 07/12/2025 12:17

mydogisanidiott · 06/12/2025 11:23

It is now I’m old but when I was 18 I wanted the trendy perfume. At the time that was CK One, Nina Ricci les belles, l’air du teams, k’adore, gucci envy and so on. Can you guess how old I am!

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Yeah, sure there may be trendy names and brands, but the wearer still has to actually LIKE the smell from whatever fashionable range they choose! And that is the part nobody can decide for someone else.

(I am older than you, I am (was) a Poison girl, and my friends were Anais Anais, Lou Lou, Dewberry etc 😆- although I can't bear such heavy scents now!)

Hairylegs202S · 06/12/2025 12:48

I wouldn't go straight for the expensive Dior, Chanel etc perfumes at her age - and in case she doesn't like it. My DD, 19, likes the And Other Stories and HandM perfumes - vanilla/coconut type scents.

Sakura7 · 06/12/2025 12:17

You can't go wrong with Miss Dior or Chanel Chance (the pink one).

Christmascaketime · 06/12/2025 12:04

My 19 yr old uses kayali.

Goldrushjoe · 06/12/2025 12:03

Avoid the kayali unless you’ve tried , some are so hideous it’s untrue… the banana one is 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮.
my advice, choose one you really like too, you’ll be smelling it lots!

FanSpamTastic · 06/12/2025 12:00

My 18 year old niece wants the Kylie Jenner Cosmic perfume. DD (21) is in to the Sol de Janeiro perfumes.

TheChosenTwo · 06/12/2025 11:25

My DDs are 21 and 20 and have both requested replica perfumes for Christmas, one has got Lazy Sunday Morning and the other has Afternoon Delight - repeats from last year I think!
The older one also loves Turmeric Latte perfume from Lush.

mydogisanidiott · 06/12/2025 11:23

singthing · 06/12/2025 11:07

Isn't perfume entirely about personal preference, not age?

I can't see how being 18 or 28 or 88 will influence what your individual nose likes, and it's quite risky to assume you can select that for someone else.

It is now I’m old but when I was 18 I wanted the trendy perfume. At the time that was CK One, Nina Ricci les belles, l’air du teams, k’adore, gucci envy and so on. Can you guess how old I am!

Mermaidsarereal · 06/12/2025 11:16

My DD is 13 and it's all Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Ariana perfumes so may be a bit young for your 18 year old. I've recently discovered YSL Black Opium and am loving it! Also, Good Girl is a favourite too (my DD is forever pinching it!) Maybe a trip to Boots so she could test some that she likes?

stayok · 06/12/2025 11:13

Dd likes Prada Paradoxe.

IME celebrity perfumes are more for slightly younger girls.

singthing · 06/12/2025 11:07

Isn't perfume entirely about personal preference, not age?

I can't see how being 18 or 28 or 88 will influence what your individual nose likes, and it's quite risky to assume you can select that for someone else.

Clara27 · 06/12/2025 10:50

My 17 yo loves Ariana Grande perfume Ari.

Whatsthatsheila · 06/12/2025 10:47

Letsgetthiswrongagain · 06/12/2025 10:43

Mine are between 14 and 18 and like Vera Wang Princess, Ariana Grande and any of the Billie Eilish perfumes.

I use Billie Eilish number 1 - vanilla smelling and have had lots of compliments on it!

Same with my teens -

I love AG mod blush (used to love cloud but it’s started smelling a bit off on my skin as I hit peri.m.)

Spanador · 06/12/2025 10:44

Letsgetthiswrongagain · 06/12/2025 10:43

Mine are between 14 and 18 and like Vera Wang Princess, Ariana Grande and any of the Billie Eilish perfumes.

I use Billie Eilish number 1 - vanilla smelling and have had lots of compliments on it!

I was just going to recommend the Billie Eilish one too. I’ve never had more people stop me and ask what perfume I’m wearing than when I’ve got that one on. I absolutely love it

Letsgetthiswrongagain · 06/12/2025 10:43

Mine are between 14 and 18 and like Vera Wang Princess, Ariana Grande and any of the Billie Eilish perfumes.

I use Billie Eilish number 1 - vanilla smelling and have had lots of compliments on it!

RainbowBagels · 06/12/2025 10:40

OneLilacHare · 06/12/2025 08:10

I would suggest doing a day where you go and try them on her skin. Some change scent a lot on different people's skin. I love the smell of Chanel No 5 in the bottle but on me it really doesn't work.

I'm doing this with my 17 year old DS today. He would like a cologne for Christmas. I told him that sometimes things smell different on your skin so we're trying a few on today. He normally just wears whatever deodorant I've bought him that's on special offer so its completely new!

Sparkletastic · 06/12/2025 10:33

Sol de Janeiro and Phlur for body sprays that pack a punch.
Mugler scents - Alien Goddess is great
Barenia by Dior

Tallyho15 · 06/12/2025 10:29

My daughter loves Chanel chance. It smells beautiful

OldPosterNewName2025 · 06/12/2025 10:19

Ariana Grande Cloud
Si
Marc Jacobs Daisy

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LoverofRyanGosling · 06/12/2025 10:05

These are all fabulous suggestions! I like the idea of doing some perfume scouting very much but we won’t see each other until 23 Dec which leaves little time . I think I’m going to have to try and trust my delicate nose one this one 🤣🤣🤣 I hadn’t heard of the Ariana Grande one … I’m thinking that might be nice for my younger teen too. Thank you.

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jamimmi · 06/12/2025 09:56

Dd also 18 likes a vailla perfume shes asked for la vie etse belle vanilla.

MissBattleaxe · 06/12/2025 08:22

Perfume blogger here. Most of the teenage girls I know all wear Ariana Grande Cloud. You could also choose Marc Jacobs Daisy in any form, Daisy Wild being the latest. As previous posters have said, Carolina Herrera Good Girl is a safe choice. Who can resist that gorgeous bottle!

DallasMajor · 06/12/2025 08:20

OneLilacHare · 06/12/2025 08:10

I would suggest doing a day where you go and try them on her skin. Some change scent a lot on different people's skin. I love the smell of Chanel No 5 in the bottle but on me it really doesn't work.

This.

Have a day together and then get the perfume.

TheChicDreamer · 06/12/2025 08:18

Oh, I wear Libre in various iterations and both the DDs LOVE that. It fact dd2 has the Platine version, which is v unisex compared to the originals which are sweet but also complex.

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