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Long-lasting Citrus Perfume

38 replies

budgiegirl · 23/12/2023 14:46

My mum has given me some money for Christmas, and I want to buy some perfume. I love citrus scents, and have Jo Malone's Lime Basil and Manderin, but the scent lasts no time at all.

I'd love some recommendations for long-lasting citrus based perfumes, that you don't need to constantly reapply! Want to spend probably £50-£100

OP posts:
userxx · 23/12/2023 15:00

I've never had any luck with a long lasting citrus scent.

SwedishEdith · 23/12/2023 15:06

O de Lancôme

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SwedishEdith · 23/12/2023 15:06

O de Lancôme

Just came on to say this! OP.. it's lovely.
I've got hardly any left but as I have a few others to use up I'm treating myself to another bottle next Christmas..

HolllyHobby · 23/12/2023 15:12

Phlur Mood Ring fits the bill if you want something new that isn't on everyone else

It lasts well and it's got some nice sparkly citrus notes along with err gummy bear but don't let that put you off!

LoobyDop · 23/12/2023 15:41

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino- if I use it in the evening I can still smell it on my wrist the next morning. It’s £££ though.

WmFnKdSg1234 · 23/12/2023 16:07

Well this thread has cost me £££s 🙈

Yozzer87 · 23/12/2023 16:18

A cheaper one but I love Boss Orange and find it lasts ages. To me it smells only slightly citrusy and more floral though.

erroratthechargingstation · 23/12/2023 16:21

I love dkny the original one. I have tried so many different perfumes but keep coming back to it time and time again.

Tootytoot78 · 23/12/2023 16:21

Another vote for O de Lancome, it's gorgeous!

Greybeardy · 23/12/2023 16:22

L’occitane Verveine - deliciously lemony

Houseplanter · 23/12/2023 16:22

O de Lancôme
Chanel cristalle eau verte (although not very long lasting) but lovely

sunshinesupermum · 23/12/2023 16:26

Also recommending O de Lancôme although I save it for summer!

Wallywobbles · 23/12/2023 16:27

Fragonard Jasmin perle de thé is like bottled clementine despite the name. I get on with very few perfumes but this never smells rank on me.

Otherwise Roget et Gallet Bois d'Orange. Very reasonably priced and fairly unisex. I originally bought for DH but like it so much I bought my own.

Georgyporky · 23/12/2023 16:28

I,ve used Perfume Parlour dupes of JM lbm,and TF neroli. Both are very close to the originals and last much longer

jay55 · 23/12/2023 16:31

CK one

HelenFisksBrownSuit · 23/12/2023 16:32

I found Jo Malone's Orange Blossom to last ok.

catsmother · 23/12/2023 16:34

Escentric Molecules with Mandarin has real staying power - more than any other citrus I've tried - and is incredibly fresh and zingy to my nose.

Sana Jardin Berber Blonde is also impressively long lasting.

As a pp said Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford lasts well too.

Faz469 · 23/12/2023 16:34

Boss orange

Crikeyalmighty · 23/12/2023 16:38

I like Boss orange too- and it lingers- it's a lovely 'summery' smell

pinkhousesarebest · 23/12/2023 16:38

I loved citrus and sharp scents. My go to , for summer, is Aqua Allegoria Pamplune but they have other citrus scents in that range. Still remember a Gap one - we’re talking 30 years ago- called Grass. Loved it.

luckylavender · 23/12/2023 18:43

SwedishEdith · 23/12/2023 15:06

O de Lancôme

I was going to say that.

DilemmaDelilah · 23/12/2023 19:19

O de Lancome is lovely, but my preferred (and more expensive) somewhat similar choice is Diorella. Really lovely and fresh. I also use L'Occitane's Verveine range of body wash etc. That is really lemony, but strangely the ordinary Verveine scent is more lemony (in my opinion) than the Citrus Verveine. They also have a fragrance but I haven't bought it as it is a bit pricy.

littleburn · 23/12/2023 19:27

catsmother · 23/12/2023 16:34

Escentric Molecules with Mandarin has real staying power - more than any other citrus I've tried - and is incredibly fresh and zingy to my nose.

Sana Jardin Berber Blonde is also impressively long lasting.

As a pp said Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford lasts well too.

Came on to say Escentric Mandarin. The only perfume I've ever had a stranger in the street compliment me on!