Perfume Parlour - any good recommendations?

[SirChenjin]

I bought a couple of small bottles on the recommendation of a MN thread, but they're not quite what I was hoping for. I like citrusy-type things or fresh scents - anyone bought anything good from there? I'm a bit about some of the reviews, some of them don't ring quite true

The Neroli Portofino knock off is rather good, I have the roll on oil and it lasts all day long.

I bought the one that's supposed to be like Issey Miyake in a rollerball. I think you can search for smells/notes - try typing citrus in the search box.

Dove is amazing. If you like the smell of dove. The tom ford Jasmin rouge is lovely too

Great - thanks for the suggestions I typed in citrus and has a look at the lime, basil and mandarin one from Jo Malone. There were a few generic 'this one is great' type reviews as one which said it smelled Iike lime pickle,which didn't really inspire me to buy!

All the Tom ford ones.

Does Tom Ford do one which is citrusy/fresh smelling?

The jo Malone lime basil and mandarin one is awful! I smell like kitchen cleaner when I'm wearing it.

Search by note as a pp said. I love the Tom ford knock offs but none are citrusy, not that I've got anyway. I think Tom ford fragrances tend to be heavier.

The jo Malone Thai lime and cedars is beautiful.

Lime and cedar sounds lovely- will give that a go There's a note that I'm trying to remember to name of and can't for the life of me think what it is - I thought it was vetiver but that seems to appear in the men's fragrances

Dkny woman is lovely fresh and citrussy!

Is it verbena you're thinking of op?

Yes - verbena!!! Thank you so much, that's been driving me nuts!

Will add that one to my list lorel

My personal recommendations

Hits
Neroli Portofino
Chanel No 5
JM Nutmeg and Ginger
Dove
Camay soap
JM Lime Blossom

Misses
JM Red Roses
JM Blackberry and Bay

My pleasure op!!

Ooh l'occitane do a fab perfume verbena and something... It's gorgeous really fresh and fruity

Here it is

They have that L'occitane one - thanks for the suggestion! I've added your suggestions to my list too twilight - they look brilliant Now off to spend some money.