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What perfume do you wear?

84 replies

greedygoose · 27/04/2011 09:50

I have worn Eternity Calvin Klein for as long as I can remember - quite fancy a change for something light for summer, love the old fashioned eau de toilette type citrusy smells, any ideas?

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TethersEnd · 27/04/2011 14:29

Clinique aromatics

SluttySlutSlutOfTheSkies · 27/04/2011 14:47

Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria range are gorgeous - my favourites are Mandarin Basilic, and Pampleune, a grapefruit one. Very summery and citrussy. Would love to try the Jo Malones though.

TheGashlycrumbTinies · 27/04/2011 14:49

Coco Chanel

Allure Channel

L'eau D'Issy

Bluebell123 · 27/04/2011 14:56

Hermes Caleche. It is the classiest, chicest scent on the planet as far as I'm concerned. Cannot bear all the ghastly, sweet, cheap 'duty free' type fragrances. Surely the rule is, if you can buy it in Boots, don't wear it!

Lambskin · 27/04/2011 16:13

CK1 and Aqua de Gio are my favourites. Wore them in the 90s, wearing them now. I love citrus based perfumes make me feel all fresh and Springy!

carat · 27/04/2011 17:20

Coco Madamoiselle - lovely and great for summer.

dexter73 · 27/04/2011 17:23

I have just about finished Armani Code and will be starting on DKNY Delicious Night. Strictly one in/one out on perfume here!

thomasbodley · 27/04/2011 17:28

Penhaligon's Quercus. Very light and fresh citrus smell. Again, wish the scent had better lasting power. I find layering it with the showergel and cream does make it last a bit longer.

TruthSweet · 27/04/2011 17:30

5th Avenue or True Love both by Elizabeth Arden

I'd love a lilac scented perfume though.

sfxmum · 27/04/2011 17:37

Noix de Tuberouse by Miller Harris is my evening one

and have 4 others which I wear during the day

DilysPrice · 27/04/2011 17:40

Chanel 19, I've been faithful to that for some 20 years now, DH would probably subconsciously feel he was having an affair if I switched.

animula · 27/04/2011 18:10

truthsweet have a read through this for lilac recommendations.

"En Passant" (which a couple of people mention) is lovely, and available here at Les Senteurs and Liberty.

It is rather light, and rather expensive though.

Lipstickgal · 27/04/2011 18:27

Mitsouko. Wears down beautifully without being in your face.

herbaceous · 27/04/2011 18:44

Prada's Infusion d'Iris. Most perfumes smell like cat piss on me, but this is perfect. A little bit citrussy, a little bit musky, a little bit manly, but a little bit powdery.

polyhymnia · 27/04/2011 18:47

Eau de Sisley 1, Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien, Annick Goutal Eau du Sud, and Clarins Eau Dynamisante.

No sweet, powdery, or flowery smells for me!

noddyholder · 27/04/2011 18:48

Chanel No5 or Acqua di parma Iris

polyhymnia · 27/04/2011 18:48

PS I follow Bluebell 123's rule too.

hattymattie · 27/04/2011 18:51

I love Chanel Cristele eau vert is lovely in summer - fresh and citrusy.

PinkOlives · 27/04/2011 19:01

lovee Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (been wearing it forever) and Chanel Rue Cambon

pointydog · 27/04/2011 19:10

mainly paul smith Rose

Guitargirl · 27/04/2011 19:13

Another vote for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle or Chanel Chance

HelenofSparta · 27/04/2011 19:23

Chanel gal here
Coco Mademoiselle is my new fav
No 5 for during the day (and my mum and grandma wear it)!
Allure Sensual for evening - too strong for day I think
Allure - wore for my wedding, but too much wear means do not smell it these days
Chance (the green one) - went off this when preggers though and have still not gone back to it yet!
Xx

Missred · 27/04/2011 19:47

Mitsouko, worn it for years.

Conflugenglugen · 27/04/2011 19:51
  • Chanel No. 5 Eau de Toilette
  • Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum - significantly different
  • Samsara by Guerlain
cocolepew · 27/04/2011 19:51

Coco
Coco Mademoiselle
Narcisse by Chloe
Beautiful Estee Lauder
Guilty Gucci
Glow by JLO which I love.