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Fresh/Clean smelling perfume?

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yazzy85 · 20/04/2015 08:46

Any recommendations for a fresh/clean smelling perfume? I mostly wear sweet smells but wanted a change for summer.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 20/04/2015 12:46

Ooh, yes I love After the Rain too.

I guess The Fragrance Library ones vary a bit, of mine I've found Grass doesn't last very well at all and Clean Laundry is a bit better, but still fades by the afternoon. Ironic that I would like Clean Laundry as I hate actual laundry detergent/fabric conditioner smells.

Stinkersmum · 20/04/2015 12:50

Some of the Jo Malone fragrances are fab. My two current faves are Earl Grey and Cucumber, and BlackBerry & Sage.

BallroomWithNoBalls · 20/04/2015 12:53

Marc Jacobs Daisy or Daisy Dream
Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte
Paul Smith Rose

Are all my favourites for summer.

JaniceJoplin · 20/04/2015 12:53

White company day is very fresh

Carpaccio · 20/04/2015 12:59

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria in Limon Verde and Herba Fresca. One is lime, the other is freshly cut herbs and grass.
Jil Sander Pure - clean and fresh is exactly how I would describe it.
Bond No 9 Hamptons is also clean and fresh. Creed Silver Mountain Water is very similar.

D&G Light Blue smells of BO to me.

Clean also have clean and fresh perfumes. Not sure where they are sold, but this might help: cleanperfume.com/

curlyweasel · 20/04/2015 13:06

Fenjal body spray - swear by it in summer (smells sort of talc/soap/fresh like). Also L'Eeau par Kenzo - lovely melon smell.

noddyholder · 20/04/2015 13:11

Love ED too have worn for years and never tire of it in summer Aqua di parma Iris also lovely

CMOTGilbertBlythe · 20/04/2015 13:14

Pure White Linen by Estee Lauder.

MangoJuggler · 20/04/2015 13:16

Guerlain pamplelune is amazing. Got it on right now.

doubleshotespresso · 20/04/2015 13:35

Clarins Eau Dynamisante
Dolce & Gabbana Flora
Paul Smith Rose
SJP Dawn
Chanel No19

hollyisalovelyname · 20/04/2015 13:39

L'occitane Verbena
Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien or Ninfeo Mio

Scuttlebutter · 20/04/2015 13:50

Another vote for Chanel Cristalle - I've worn it for years in the summer.

I also like the L'Occitane Green Tea - currently have a The Vert and Bigerade which is beautifully fresh and perfect for sticky days. Their Verbena is also lovely.

yazzy85 · 20/04/2015 13:52

Thanks everyone, I've made a list of these to test out tomorrow when I go shopping..quite a lot to test outGrin

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MrsSkinnyLegs · 20/04/2015 13:53

Un Jardin après la Mousson by Hermes: hot earth drying after a tropical downpour

Eau de Campagne by Sisley: morning hedgerow

Eau de Lierre: cut ivy then lemons

MrsSkinnyLegs · 20/04/2015 13:54

Ah...E de L is a Dipthyque offering!

polyhymnia · 20/04/2015 14:06

Another vote for Eau de Campagne. Also Annick Goutal Eau d' Hadrien.

Charityworker34 · 20/04/2015 14:27

Clinique Calyx

FirstWeTakeManhattan · 20/04/2015 14:36

Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien or Eau de Charlotte

suzyrut · 20/04/2015 15:06

I love Aqua di Parma Collonia Essenza, it is in theory a man's fragrance I think but it is light and fresh and perfect for summer, erring more on the girly side a second vote for untitled by Martin Margiela xx

bigfatfeet · 20/04/2015 15:21

Dammit! Thanks to this thread, I have just accidentally ordered a bottle of Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte. Currently 15% off fragrance over £30 on the Boots website if I can tempt anyone to join me...

Amrapaali · 20/04/2015 15:54

The Shay and Blue Almond and Cucumber. Just screams Spring....Delectable.

Here!

There is even a watermelon fragrance. Haven't tried that one yet....

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 20/04/2015 16:05

The blue Clarins spray is lovely for summer.

Kittykat7 · 20/04/2015 16:21

O de Lancome is my favourite. Fresh & citrusy

aoife24 · 20/04/2015 16:38

Jo Malone's Lime, Basil and Mandarins is fresh, they describe it as peppery and aromatic.

songbird · 20/04/2015 16:47

I also like the L'Occitane Green Tea - currently have a The Vert and Bigerade which is beautifully fresh and perfect for sticky days.

This is my fave at the mo as well - instantly perks you up and people always tell me I smell nice :-)

I have noticed that there's a Crabtree & Evelyn perfume that isn't dissimilar, but I can't remember its name. It's much cheaper!