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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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GetAHaircutCarl · 13/06/2017 22:32

I get asked a lot about Rose Oud by Jo Malone and Black Orchid by Tom Ford.

But I was wearing no 5 when a dishy actor told me I smelled 'lush' recently. And Spellbound when my builder told me I smelled like holidays Grin.

DragonNoodleCake · 13/06/2017 22:36

Nina Ricci - Premier Jour - discontinued unfortunately but I do have a small stash

GetAHaircutCarl · 13/06/2017 22:40

DD said once that someone in her class said what's that lovely smell and several piped up 'its T. She smells lovely.'

DD said it was good old Chanel Crystal.

GetAHaircutCarl · 13/06/2017 22:40

Mine BTW!

musicmum75 · 13/06/2017 22:44

Bottega Veneta. It has quite an unusual slightly leathery scent but is really lovely.

Crispsheets · 13/06/2017 22:48

I've had Bottega...It's lovely

HappyAxolotl · 13/06/2017 22:52

Bleu de Chanel always gets me compliments. Lately my everyday perfume has been So? and lots of people have asked me about that one as well.

I asked a colleague yesterday what she was wearing as she smelt really beautiful. I was expecting to hear some expensive designer brand but it was Impulse Hint Of Musk.

BeaLola · 13/06/2017 23:16

Every time I wear it someone asks - Knowing by Estée Lauder,
Recently Jo Malone French lime blossom, Neroli,& Basil,

murphys · 14/06/2017 07:56

Ok, so after my investigation in an attempt to get some Molecule, I can order the Tribute from Amazon, but it is sent from USA as far as I can make out. I have tried everywhere here to see if I can find here, but it seems unknown. There is the original but 138 pounds I don't think so....

So, this is my problem. I cannot get a sample of it, so its a complete blind buy. If I like most Chanels (Chance, Allure, Coco Mademoiselle, Dune (which is what I get comments on), and then my every day Clarins Eau de Dynamisante in winter and Eau de Jardins in summer, do you think this is going to be my type of scent. Just saying what I wear usually so you get the gist of what my type of smell is Grin I have Lady Million and I cannot bear it. I have used it once and got an instant headache and it has sat here unused bar that one time. So if the Molecule is something like this... then its definitely not for me.

I should know better than to read and partake in these threads. I just have to have it now.... Grin.

Delivery will be 3 weeks and I will have to pay duties this side, so cost wise its going to make a dent in the pocket, so I need it to be worth it.....

I have emailed them directly, but haven't had a response, so I guess I could just be a little patient, but if there was a supplier here I think I would have found them already.

Qtipsrsweet · 14/06/2017 09:26

@murphys Molecule 01 has no scent to it, you can't smell it on yourself, however, everyone else can.
It works with your body and adjusts itself. It's amazing. Here's a link to it
http://www.libertylondon.com/uk/molecule-01-eau-de-toilette-100ml-1001033659.html?referrer=search&gclid=CjwKEAjwvYPKBRCYr5GLgNCJjsSJABqwfw7Est62PI8PQln0an1ZkVNdehtOsuApHf6SI9y-4lIQhoCNaLwwwcB&reccId=c46abbe5-a0ee-47e5-8752-7e170819edcf&dwvar2721466color=98-NO%20COLOUR

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 14/06/2017 10:29

They also have it at Perfume Parlour,I'm going to order some then it's not a big outlay if I don't like it. Didn't realise you can't smell it yourself, that'll be odd!

squoosh · 14/06/2017 10:35

I can smell it on myself. It smells of cedar.

MumBod · 14/06/2017 10:35

Murphys I've ordered a 10ml sample of molecule 01 on the back of this thread.

From scentsamplesuk

QuestionableMouse · 14/06/2017 10:46

Last time someone asked me what I was wearing, it was Impulse True Love. It does smell lovely though.

QuestionableMouse · 14/06/2017 10:48

Also Ed Hardy hearts and daggers. I live that but it's so hard to find now

TVHubbyClaire · 14/06/2017 10:48

Qtip thank you for link, I'm going to order some Smile

herbaceous · 14/06/2017 11:56

Another vote for Molecule01. And I first found out about it as I smelled it on a man in a club, with whom I immediately wanted to do rude things to. Sadly, it was a gay club. But it was the smell wot did it.

Qtipsrsweet · 14/06/2017 12:46

@TVHubbyClaire you're welcome xx

Qtipsrsweet · 14/06/2017 12:49

Here's another link Allbeauty.com is a fab site for finding perfumes
www.allbeauty.com/1024301-escentric-molecules-molecule-01-eau-de-toilette-spray-100ml

murphys · 14/06/2017 13:13

Mum the Molecule samples are out of stock now.... think all from this thread caused a stampede Grin

I cannot order via Allbeauty as they don't deliver here, nor does Liberty. I received an email back from Tribute now, and they have given me a link to order directly from them. Still have the postage and other costs, but .... I just have to have it. No chance of the original here, I think there is a bit of a gap in the market. I want to be the one that gets stopped in the street first and asked what I am wearing Grin

Just will see which works out cheaper, via Amazon UK or direct from them.

Crispsheets · 14/06/2017 13:19

I'm on my second bottle of Molecule. I adore it. I usually have 3 perfumes on the go..My partner buys them all for me. He has a great nose Smile and has bought me about 15 different ones over 3 years.

murphys · 14/06/2017 13:20

Forgot to add...

The linked Tribute above... the green bottle. Just checking this is what I need to order, as they have others (also 01 but added sandalwood etc... these are in a pink bottle).

So green bottle innit folks??

squoosh · 14/06/2017 13:30

Yes, the green one. Smile

MumBod · 14/06/2017 13:32

God, I can't wait for my Molecule 01 sample to come, but on the other hand I don't know why I'm excited because I won't be able to smell it Confused

It's not Emperor's New Clothes, is it?

squoosh · 14/06/2017 13:40

Apparently some people can't smell it on themselves. I could, it's a woody scent.