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To have treated myself, what’s your fave perfume?

216 replies

Opal93 · 05/05/2021 15:05

Got a refund for a cancelled holiday and spent a little bit of it on a perfume I’ve been eyeing up as a “sorry you aren’t going to Amsterdam” present to myself. It is Lancôme La VIe est Belle Soleil Cristal and it is Devine! My new favourite. What is your favourite perfume?

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Stopstaringatmehenry · 05/05/2021 21:38

You’ll all laugh, but it’s CK one. I wear it every day. Reminds me of a certain time in my life. As does Ralph Lauren Safari. I love Coco but it never smells as good in me as it does
other

Okbye · 05/05/2021 21:38

Gucci Rush
Gucci Envy Me
Mon Guerlain by Guerlain
Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture
Black Tulip by Shay and Blue

noblegreenk · 05/05/2021 21:40

My favourite is discontinued but it was Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather.

Other ones I love are:
YSL Libre
Mon Guerlain
L'Occitane Herbae
Kierin Nitro Noir

LongHairDontCare38 · 05/05/2021 21:42

Issey Myaki is the only perfume i buy now

Derrymum123 · 05/05/2021 21:43

Lost Cherry by Tom Ford or Cerruti 1881 for everyday. Both are wonderful.

StiggyZardust · 05/05/2021 21:49

Chanel Gabrielle for special occasions.
Dior J'adore for general outings.
Clinique Happy for work.

mickaela · 05/05/2021 21:49

My faves are Black Opium or Prada Candy

SappysCurry · 05/05/2021 21:50

@Stopstaringatmehenry

You’ll all laugh, but it’s CK one. I wear it every day. Reminds me of a certain time in my life. As does Ralph Lauren Safari. I love Coco but it never smells as good in me as it does other
CK one and CK be are now in ‘timeless classics’ category I think ? They’re beautiful and not try hard, such a fresh and uplifting fragrance Most CK fragrances are good actually though I don’t personally like obsession
PatsyStone39 · 05/05/2021 21:51

@ihavethehighground I think you would like Gucci Rush II. It's a very sweet smell. I love it. www.notino.co.uk/gucci/rush2-eau-de-toilette-for-women/p-60422/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhMmEBhBwEiwAXwFoEXNBH74FCJMmz7l--7T9-HKXK0fExqeVYcVSlJE8V1_Ic10GsRkatBoC76EQAvD_BwE

Or Prada - Candy. Though not quite as fruity.

Grapewrath · 05/05/2021 21:55

Happy by Clinique or oddly fantasy by Britney Spears! I also still love ck1

Opal93 · 05/05/2021 21:56

Spanglybangles what does velvet orchid smell like ? I was tempted to buy it instead but didn’t because I’ve never smelled it before, can you describe it?

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Tartyflette · 05/05/2021 21:58

Everyday favourite is Eau de Camille by Annick Goutal. Now sadly discontinued, but i have a reasonable stock of it.
For special occasions, Vert de Fleur by Tom Ford, reminiscent of Balmain's Vent Vert, a gorgeous green, herby fragrance my late DM used to wear in the 50s and 60s. But like most TF scents, it costs £££.

Stopstaringatmehenry · 05/05/2021 22:01

That’s good to hear @SappysCurry! I love the freshness of ck one. Having spied my small bottle nearly empty, my 17yo treated me to a big bottle on Mother’s Day 😊

Arrierttyclock · 05/05/2021 22:02

Green Chanel chance and Jo malone English pear and freesia. Whenever I put them on I smile I just love them

Chanel05 · 05/05/2021 22:05

My username gives it away!

SweetPetrichor · 05/05/2021 22:06

I like Victor&Rolf Spicebomb but I don’t wear perfume much...I think it evaporates faster than I use it! Technically a man’s scent but I like spicy, earthy scents.

pickingdaisies · 05/05/2021 22:06

I loved the original Calvin Klein eternity, but the current version is just flat and disappointing. Does anyone know of a perfume reminiscent of the original? I miss it!

theseed · 05/05/2021 22:07

Armani Code
Chanel Beige

Love them, bought the Chanel as my wedding day scent and never smelt anything like it!

Justgorgeous · 05/05/2021 22:08

Tom Ford, Rose Prick

rookiemere · 05/05/2021 22:15

Dolce and Gabbana - Light Blue for daytime and Sicily (sadly discontinued ) for night. I say discontinued but there is a new version available at almost £200 Shock.
I also like Calyx by Clinique - may be discontinued but I have stocks of it, Blood Orange by Shay & Blue and some fragrances from M&S that are surprisingly nice but don't last long smell wise.

Alwaysconfuddled · 05/05/2021 22:18

Up to now Nina Ricci (red bottle) but I get bored easily and will no doubt have a new favourite soon 🙄

AliTheMinx · 05/05/2021 22:18

I love Gucci Rush, Alien, Agent Provocateur and Romance by Ralph Lauren (my wedding perfume).

I used to love Ghost, but my husband always said it reminded him of trees!

I quite like Angel for a night out too, athough it's quite overpowering!

I also had a free sample of Coach, which was heavenly.

Natsel84 · 05/05/2021 22:21

Armani code
Jean Paul gautier
Millions
Ghost deep night
Hugo boss deep red
Hugo boss scent
Alien
Dkny ( the green apple one )

AliTheMinx · 05/05/2021 22:22

Ooh - and Paco Rabanne Lady Million!

Ponchek2 · 05/05/2021 22:23

Chanel
Allure

Eau de parfum

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