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262 replies

Vari757 · 29/10/2020 10:56

looking for some inspiration. Ideally something a bit different. Also if I get some Christmas present inspiration for DM/MIL then that would be ideal 😁
Right now I wear Tom Ford Black Orchid

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Chuggington2 · 30/10/2020 14:46

Love black orchid but you know what it is as soon as you smell it don’t you.

Things that are bit different/individual which I like are:

Fracas, Robert Piguet - this is my all time absolute favourite, everyone always asks when I wear it, I think it smells luxurious but not too heavy for during the day

Tocca fragrances are lovely (gorgeous packaging too) my favourite is ‘Brigitte’

I love Armani Aqua Di Gio - oldie but goldie

Another vote for Lolita Lempika - amazing bottles too

I also think some of the more obscure Jo Malone ones are nice, have to be a bit careful tho as some can be a bit room fragrance

Also love loads of the Gurlain fragrances

Chuggington2 · 30/10/2020 14:49

@Chrystal1982 yep I find that, my Mum wears a lot of the Santal fragrances but they don’t smell good on me at all! They might be a brand to try though OP.

Puppylover99 · 30/10/2020 14:54

Chloe love but I can’t get it anymore
And zadig & voltaire

ThirteenOClock · 30/10/2020 15:03

Chanel all the way - wore Mademoiselle for about a decade but it started to smell different (to me) a couple of years ago, then tried Chanel Coco Noir which I really liked but not quite “me”. Now moved on to Chanel Coco and it’s utterly divine so will be sticking for now.

Matildalamp · 30/10/2020 15:08

I’ve worn Cerruti 1881 for about 25 years, that’s probably really boring Grin

LaBellina · 30/10/2020 15:10

That's funny, I just wanted to say that I love Cerutti 1881 but can't find it anymore.

Currently either Valentino Donna or Eclat de Aperge by Lanvin.

Clarich007 · 30/10/2020 15:12

I love 1881 by Cerrutti and Liz Earle No 15

Clarich007 · 30/10/2020 15:13

LaBellina, I get Cerruti from either The Perfume shop, or Amazon or Boots

ilovecardigans · 30/10/2020 15:14

allbeauty.com stocks Cerutti 1881, @LaBellina

www.allbeauty.com/gb/en/3933-cerruti-1881-pour-femme-eau-de-toilette-spray-100ml

I've bought oodles of scent from them over the years and the service is excellent.

Joolsin · 30/10/2020 15:17

Diptyque Philosykos - it's a woody fragrance based on figs, allegedly, but I think it smells like crushed nettles and I love it!

diggadoo · 30/10/2020 15:17

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anniepanniepears123 · 30/10/2020 15:26

My favourite perfume is Azuree by Estte Lauder been using it for over 40 year and still get compliments about it

unebaguettepastropcuite · 30/10/2020 15:28

Twilly by Hermes

LaBellina · 30/10/2020 15:29

Thank you both @Clarich007 & @ilovecardigans Flowers

nc1962 · 30/10/2020 15:31

I love Hermes Twilly as well. That's one of the more recent perfumes which I've bought.

SweetestThing · 30/10/2020 15:33

YSL's Rive Gauche - have worn it for about 40 years. DD did a lot of travelling a few years ago and used to go into stores and spray this in herself when she was feeling homesick as I always smell of it.

On the rare occasion I wear anything else, I like Caleche by Hermes.

DH always gets me Rive Gauche for Christmas but last year's bottle is still full as I haven't been anywhere to wear it for 8 months!

lazylump72 · 30/10/2020 15:37

I love Alexanda Mcqueens kingdom and my queen ...

NCGardener · 30/10/2020 15:50

Check out
www.edenperfumes.co.uk/

Vegan friendly
Small family type business

They re produce the famous scents identically!

IndieTara · 30/10/2020 16:05

I'm cheap! My absolute favourite perfume is called Soft by Al Rehab. It's a mix of lemon and vanilla and is absolutely lovely on me.
For something a bit cleaner smelling my go to is a Spanish cologne called Gotas Frescas.
Both from Amazon

Chocolateandamaretto · 30/10/2020 16:11

L’occitane green tea. It is by far my favourite summer perfume but it’s not quite right at this time of year and I’ve yet to find a wintery perfume I love as much, although I quite like jo malone myrrh and tonal at the moment.

vintageyoda · 30/10/2020 16:23

Clarinet Eau de Jardin for everyday, jo malone Earl grey and cucumber for a change sometimes.

Matildalamp · 30/10/2020 16:26

@LaBellina, I get Cerruti from Boots or Amazon as well.

LyndaSnellsSniff · 30/10/2020 16:34

@SecretSpAD

I too have a Jo Malone habit!

Summer = Nectarine and Honey Blossom
Autumn/Winter = Pomegranate Noir or English Oak and Hazlenut layered over Bronze wood and Leather. Or on their own!

In spring I tend to try something new.

ilovecardigans · 30/10/2020 16:36

Thanks for that link @NCGardener - will definitely give them a try!