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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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DrankSangriaInThePark · 23/04/2015 06:23

Eliza, yes, I believe 19 has changed, it no longer has that slightly 'green' tang IMO.
Eau Dynamisante smells like men's aftershave on me.

IsadoraQuagmire · 23/04/2015 12:58

Agrumi di Sicilia. It's gorgeous, a clean summery scent. This is a description from the M&S website:

"The delicate spring freshness of orange blossom is complemented by a sprightly top note, where tones of tangerine and bitter orange lead to a flowery heart of jasmine and butterbush, completed by the soft scent of white musk. For him and for her - fresh, a perfect morning fragrance"

It's only £18 in M&S and the bottle lasts ages.

MissBattleaxe · 23/04/2015 15:56

Yardley Jade smells almost identical to Chanel Cristalle but is only £11. I've been a die hard Cristalle fan since about 1991, but I would wear Jade in a heartbeat. You can buy it in Boots.

Charityworker34 · 23/04/2015 16:59

Kiehl's Fig Leaf and Sage

Beketaten · 23/04/2015 21:33

Philosophy Pure Grace and Clarins Eau Dynamisante.

Indecisivejo · 24/04/2015 16:52

Definitely bvlgari "femme" it's one of my many faves lol and well suited to summer me thinks.

DrankSangriaInThePark · 24/04/2015 17:49

Oooh MissBattleaxe, that's useful to know...I do think Chanel have the best perfumes. I wish I could find a cheap version of 19 (and preferably the original version)
Today I have Liz Earle Botanical Essence, the first one, that's very citrusy too.

For Neroli lovers, Yves Rocher Essences de something Neroli is lovely, and cheap as chips with the mega offers that always seem to be around on the site.

SilverHawk · 24/04/2015 17:55

Wild mint by White Stuff smells so, so fresh. I had a liberal dollop of the hand lotion, gorgeous, but I'm not sure if they do a perfume yet.

MissBattleaxe · 24/04/2015 17:57

DrankSangria- you could try Jacomo Silences as a slightly cheaper version of No 19. Its around £28 on Amazon for a 100ml.

YY to Yves Rocher- I think they get overlooked but I have had some great fragrances from them. The problem is they don't have a High St presence so you can't try before you buy, but I have never been disappointed. Comme Une Evidence is a fabulous light rose fragrance that lasts a long time and is always on special offer. Yves Rocher Clea smells like a perfume version of Dove soap.

BlueMoonRoses · 24/04/2015 20:21

philosophy amazing grace. get the shower gel and body lotion. just lovely.

DrankSangriaInThePark · 24/04/2015 20:42

Oooh, thanks MissB! I'll look for that! Thanks

ParkingFred · 24/04/2015 20:44

Another vote for Eau Dynamisante.

DrankSangriaInThePark · 25/04/2015 08:27

I have ordered a miniature from ebay of that Jacomo perfume MissB! Thanks for the tip.

flavaadit · 27/04/2015 01:45

Another vote for Davidoff cool water

Lizzy3001 · 27/04/2015 05:48

Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez, smells like baby powder

MissBattleaxe · 27/04/2015 09:36

I hope you like it DrankSangria!

GingerLDN · 27/04/2015 12:07

Calvin Klein Beauty or Versace Bright Crystal

likeamillpond · 17/12/2020 18:22

Love Light Blue.
Eau dynamisanre is a bit heavy for summer

Eau deds jardin an d their blue one ate both nice and light.

Eau Drs jardin used to be a good balance of citrus and floral.
Now it's too citrusy.. It's lost something.
Why do they insist on messing and changing the formulations?

likeamillpond · 17/12/2020 18:23

@GingerLDN

Calvin Klein Beauty or Versace Bright Crystal
I second those two. I'm not sure if you can still get sheer beauty
GGilbert · 17/12/2020 20:07

Miss Dior Original the 1950s version not the modern Miss Dior -its foul.
The original one is gorgeous so clean and fresh.

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