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Which perfume always gets you a compliment?

190 replies

OutComeTheWolves · 10/07/2018 18:33

I love perfume & seem to spend a lot of my disposable income on it. Either cheapies from next & Zara or more expensive brands 2nd hand on eBay. Yet no one ever comments on how nice I smell. I like to think this is because I tend to use quite fresh/citrusy scents which aren't too strong rather than people just don't like how I smell.

So just out of curiosity, do you have a perfume that people always notice or comment positively on?

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oohyoudevilyou · 10/07/2018 21:13

Elie Saab and believe it or not, Avon Far Away (which I first used when I was about 15!)

SoulToSqueeze · 10/07/2018 21:14

Both Flowerbomb and Bon Bon by Viktor & Rolf are the only 2 perfumes I've ever been asked about and complimented on

NumbersLetters · 10/07/2018 21:17

Le Labo Santal 33 always draws compliments

SheldonCooper77 · 10/07/2018 21:18

@whingeyarse
Do you buy the oil or the perfume?
It's my favourite too but been buying the dupe from eBay

userofthiswebsite · 10/07/2018 21:18

I've been complimented on most perfumes that I own (15 of them) but the most popular seems to be Armarni Code in the navy blue bottle. Gets a lot of attention. It's quite a heavy scent though.
My favourites are fresh scents such as Aqua di Gio.

Yogagirl123 · 10/07/2018 21:27

Unless it’s a special occasion I wear Lidl perfume suddenly glamour, I always get compliments on how lovely it smells, cheap as chips too.

On a recent flight a member of cabin crew asked what perfume I was wearing, as she said how lovely it was, really made me laugh, I did tell her the truth though.

OutComeTheWolves · 10/07/2018 21:30

Wow so many replies - thank you everyone. I'm now trying to narrow all of the suggestions down to 12 so I can do one of those scent addict subscriptions. I know it's totally shallow, but with the perfume haul I have, I'd like at least one compliment on my lovely smell!

@MrsLucas I lurk on the perfume threads all the time. I never really have anything constructive to add so I don't post but I but love reading about different quirky perfumes that people are wearing.

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WaitrosePigeon · 10/07/2018 21:30

I always wear Chanel Mademoiselle and it always gets nice comments. I wouldn’t wear anything else.

MrsLucas · 10/07/2018 21:33

Be sure to come and tell us what you choose when you do the Scent Addict subscription OP. And we always like to hear about scents of the day Smile.

TacoFlavouredKisses · 10/07/2018 21:35

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

mamalovebird · 10/07/2018 21:35

I recently bought Gucci Bloom and have had comments on it virtually every time I've worn it.

Bombardier25966 · 10/07/2018 21:36

I fell in love with Bronze Goddess, distinctive but something so sniffable. Then my Dad told me I smelt like weed.

Back to the drawing board!

Lordofmyflies · 10/07/2018 21:38

Le labo santal 33
tom ford Black Orchid

haverhill · 10/07/2018 21:38

Jade by Yardley. Cheap but smells classy as hell, is a dupe for Chanel Cristalle but nicer IMO.

MessyBun247 · 10/07/2018 21:39

The Dove perfume oil from Perfume Parlour. So many compliments! Everyone says it’s such a lovely clean, soapy smell. Very strong and lasts all day. Not bad for 2 quid Smile

ChristmasTablecloth · 10/07/2018 21:40

People have told me I'm smelling gorgeous when I wear Patchouliful by Laboratoria Olfattivo link

Whyiseveryonesoangry · 10/07/2018 21:42

Alien
Every time I wear it people comment on how nice it is and ask what I’m wearing.

LotusInspired · 10/07/2018 21:43

Mon Paris By Yves Sait Laurent unfailingly Smile

readyforapummelling · 10/07/2018 21:45

Lady Million and Olympia by Paco Rabanne.

I luffs them.

RibenaMonsoon · 10/07/2018 21:47

Ellie Saab.
Also I always get compliments when I wear palmers cocoa butter. Not a perfume but I get more compliments on that than I ever have with perfume.

MissTulipan · 10/07/2018 21:48

Jo Malone Amber & Lavender, just gorgeous and often get comments.

Mrsbclinton · 10/07/2018 21:49

I got compliments recently about
clinque happy &
sarah jessica parkers lovely

Delamereroad · 10/07/2018 21:51

Jo Malone
Peony and suede blush
A girl once ran after me as I left a bar to ask what it was.
I can't really smell it on myself
My DH likes it and others have commented.

GuntyMcGee · 10/07/2018 21:51

I now wear Jean Paul Gailtier Classique Eau Fraiche, which always gets compliments. It apparently has notes of sugar cane, orange blossom and vanilla, I find it's quite a sweet scent, but not as sickly sweet as Angel.

It's not as heavy and floral as the original Classique which apparently has notes of rose, orange blossom and vanilla

bobstersmum · 10/07/2018 21:52

Another one for Mademoiselle! It's just so distinctive I think people always notice it. Also la vie est belle. I did used to like the Thierry Mugler fragrances a long time ago, I used to wear Angel innocent, but I stopped liking it. I did recently sample Alien and did really like it though so may venture back that way!
I do also like CK Euphoria, and have had compliments on that too. Hypnotic poison is another!

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