To ask you how you found your 'Signature Scent'?

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I have tried many different perfumes - my current fragrances include Opium, Obsession, Bulgari Jasmine Noir (a favourite), Philosophy Magnolia & Amazing Grace, Liz Earle No. 9 & No. 20, Dior Coco but I still haven't found a special scent. i like musky/spicy/patouli/ types best - what are your favourites, can anyone recommend something a bit more unusual that might be lovely to have as a 'Signature Scent', that doesn't cost the earth?

Followed a lady who smelt lovely and asked her . Not my proudest moment !

As well as my signature scent (which is a strong one as I also like patchouli scents OP) I wear Patchouliful by Laboratoria Olfattivo but I like to mix things up a bit so don't wear it all the time.

Also, Paloma Picasso (a total classic) might suit you too.

thecatsthecats The person who told me that the niff I was experiencing was her 'Signature Scent', I promise I am not up myself at all, just that it would be lovely to find a perfume that cheers me up massively/confidence giving/etc.

I suspect the idea of a 'signature scent' is a marketing ploy to lock in customers. I use to wear only one scent but that was because I knew far less about perfume than I do now, now I wear a different perfume every day, in fact I often change my perfume for the evening (not for doing amything fancy, just usual bedtime routine with 3DC).

@Moo7878. Oh no, . When? I've been gifted so much of it that I haven't had to buy any for the past few years. I'm desolate. I discovered it around millenium time. 20 happy years

Ooh yes, evening perfume always needs to be different. I can remember when I was a teenager and Giorgio Beverley Hills was banned in certain restaurants though.

Yes, portrait of a lady

I also have Carnal Flower - which is such a sexy scent

So many ideas, thank you!

I go to Penhaligons and like Empressa for the day and Halfeti for the evening. I also like Artemis and Luna though. The one that really was my signature scent has been discontinued and I miss it terribly! Still trying to find something like it several years later....

Mine is Mitsouko. I think I tried it when I was younger (20) and didn't like it, but tried it again a few years later and it was so me, have worn it ever since. If you know the type you usually like, you could check on a perfume website for suggestions?

I love Stella. I'm yet to find another perfume that I like as much as this.

I have two, Sarah Jessica Parker - Dawn for Summer. Clarins Eau Dynamisante for Winter.

Both beautiful (to me) and not ridiculously expensive.

I found the most amazing perfume ever on a Ryanair flight last summer - bad girl by Caroline Herrera, the high heel bottle.

I normally just wear whatever DP buys me for Christmas but absolutely fell in love with this one. On my second bottle now

Anything by Chanel, love them all (and have them all).

The Hermès one that smells of the sea. Cant remember the bloody name of it and i wear it every day. Love 4711 in summer

Another one for Narciso Rodriguez for her. Been my go-to since first finding it more than 15 years ago. Other favourites are Prada Amber and Chanel Coco Noir.

I also love Stella.

Maison martin margiela replica by the fireplace

Love it so much.

Perfume parlour do a fabulous dupe :) called wood fire.

I love the avon little black dress perfumes for summer...so fresh (and cheap!!)

Other loves are:
4160 Tuesdays sexiest scent on the planet ever imho
Andy tauer Au coeur du desert
Calvin klein obsession

Chanel for me. I'm in my 40s now and discovered Chanel Allure as a student in France. Have worn it ever since. Also have Chanel Gabrielle which is a newer one and equally lovely. I do also like Paul Smith Rose which is much lighter and nice in the summer.

My favourite perfume at the moment is Marc Jacob's Decadence. Also like Gucci Bamboo and most Kenzo perfumes. Gutted when Kenzo discontinued Jungle.

I have dabbled with a few; Opium Noir, Chanel Cristalle, Mitsouko etc but keep coming back to Estee Lauder Knowing - so I suppose that is my signature scent. In the summer I switch to Bronze Goddess, if I can get it before they sell out.
If I had unlimited funds I would drench myself in Armani Prive, Ambre Eccentrico.

I don't remember how I found it which isn't overly helpful. Been wearing Chanel Allure for over a decade. Love it.

Boots counter, tried loads. Knew I preferred vanilla/musky scents. I would say Dior Addict is my 'signature'.

Jo Malone pomegranate noir is ‘my smell’ it’s one of the only perfumes I like and I’ve worn it for years. Got lots of happy memories such as romantic Greek holidays attached to it. Go in an have a sniff see what you love.

My sisters is Gucci rush and mum mums Chanel no 5. Funny how you associate smells with people.