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Perfumes that strangers stop you in the street for?

243 replies

Chicinwellies · 10/06/2017 22:48

Just that really, I was asked today by a (very lovely looking) chap what perfume I was wearing, and would love to know what everyone else gets asked about fragrance wise. It was Alien Absolue btw.

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daisychainagain · 11/06/2017 07:13

People always used to stop me and ask what perfume I was wearing.
I was always kind of embarrassed to say it was Britney Spears fantasy!

AddToBasket · 11/06/2017 07:16

Happy by Clinique

namechange20050 · 11/06/2017 07:16

Le labo Santal 33. Everyone comments on this perfume. I've never experienced it with any other fragrance.

flapflops · 11/06/2017 07:16

Burberry Weekend - all the time!!!
Juicy Couture

Chickydoo · 11/06/2017 07:25

Liz Earl 15....always get asked...loads of comments

White Linen Estée Lauder (my vet likes it)Wink

Crumbs1 · 11/06/2017 07:30

I'm often complimented on my scent by strangers. Jo Malone Red Roses.
Likewise my eldest with Marc Jacobs - Daisy.

Sycamorewindmills · 11/06/2017 07:33

Womanity. But I can't bear it myself anymore!

PuckeredAhole · 11/06/2017 07:38

OP, I knew you were going to say Alien before I read it! I've never had it but I recognise the smell. It's popular.

TreesAreLeafy · 11/06/2017 07:39

Marc Jacobs daisy used to have the kids sniffing me too! Probably not what you want...

livefrommysofa · 11/06/2017 07:41

I've been asked a few time by strangers when I wear Penhaligon's Iris Prima. It's a scent like no other. I'm yet to find a scent that is even similar.

SodThisForaGameofSoldiers · 11/06/2017 07:43

Cao me neither. Maybe we use it sparingly? I usually put one squirt on wrist and rub with the other, and one on my neck. Never top up during the day. Would hate for other people to be able to smell it in the street as they may hate it/make them feel sick.

At least a bottle lasts years!

ScarlettInSpace · 11/06/2017 07:44

This has happened loads to me and it's always one of the DKNY Be Delicious range Smile

Spottyladybird · 11/06/2017 07:44

Pure by DKNY

Touch of pink

Lweji · 11/06/2017 07:47

All of you are wearing too much perfume if you're stopped in the street to be asked about it. Seriously.

ScarlettInSpace · 11/06/2017 07:48

This has happened loads to me and it's always one of the DKNY Be Delicious range Smile

juneybean · 11/06/2017 07:49

The girl at work has that molecule one and it's gorgeous reminds me a bit of dolce and gabana light blue from my youth...

affectionincoldclimate · 11/06/2017 07:49

Black Orchid by Tom Ford. I myself bought it after smelling it on someone and chasing them down to ask what it was.

MrTumblesbitch · 11/06/2017 07:50

Ooh all of mine are mentioned - Marc jacobs daisy, Clinique happy and jo malone (I combine them so god knows what mixture it is!)

thethoughtfox · 11/06/2017 07:51

My Burberry
Angel

sandgrown · 11/06/2017 07:53

Poeme by Lancome and Flower Bomb by Victor &Rolf.

MaddeningtheUnhelpful · 11/06/2017 07:54

I chased a man through Dublin airport once to ask what he was wearing, it was divine! He asked if he he could buy me a drink Blush wasn't my type though. It was Hugo Boss Energise btw

BigSandyBalls2015 · 11/06/2017 07:55

Pomegranate noir, Jo Malone always gets comments at work

FabulouslyGlamorousFerret · 11/06/2017 07:58

Yes, Liz Earle here too .. not sure which one it is though!

donajimena · 11/06/2017 07:58

Organza by Givenchy is one I get told I smell amazing wearing. I have owned and worn many others including ones mentioned above and nothing is ever said so I guess the organza works with my body chemistry.

FrancisCrawford · 11/06/2017 08:01

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