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Citrusy perfumes that last

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gastrognome · 03/06/2012 10:07

Hello,
In need of perfume help here, as I really feel like treating myself to something nice for the summer.
I love really fresh, citrusy fragrances but often find that once the top notes fade, I don't like the underlying fragrance. I don't like musky or woody notes at all on my skin.
I also adore a lot of classic eaux de Cologne (like 4711) but find that they fade really quickly. Does anyone have any recommendations for fresh, lemony perfumes that actually last on the skin?
Thanks!

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MissFoodie · 06/06/2012 15:14

lucky you! dont forget to get ibuprofen!
600 mg, 40 pack for abouit ?1.50
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fitflopqueen · 06/06/2012 20:44

I tried Dior - Portofino - lovely fresh citrusy scent - in selfridges, not cheap £57 but now on my birthday list, thought of this thread at the time Smile

gastrognome · 07/06/2012 10:21

It's strange but Guerlain's Pamplune smells horrible on me, even though I like it in the bottle.

I got given a big bottle of it which I ended up giving away to my mum (we have exactly the same taste in perfume, and Pamplune smells great on her).

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coffeeinbed · 07/06/2012 18:54

Pamplelune is notorious for this.
It's the grapefruit which has a chemical component which is very close to cumin/sweat.
Some people's skin reacts to it more than others.

gastrognome · 08/06/2012 07:05

Coffeeinbed, that is very interesting - it did indeed smell as though I had been sweating profusely! Made me very paranoid till I realised it was the perfume.

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