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Which perfume always gets you a compliment?

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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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AliasGrape · 11/07/2018 08:49

When I used to wear JPG Classique I would always get complimented - remember having to write the name down for a taxi driver as he wanted to buy it for his wife! I’ve not worn it in years, maybe I should go back to it. Also I once had a bottle of CK euphoria which got a lot of nice comments, it was a gift from an ex though and I didn’t replace it when it ran out.

I get a lot of compliments on Paul Smith Rose, which is my everyday perfume.

SophSoph92 · 11/07/2018 08:54

Angel Muse is amazing 💕

CherryPavlova · 11/07/2018 09:13

I only ever use JM Red Roses and am told almost daily how nice I smell.

mostdays · 11/07/2018 09:14

Primark's Love Noir!

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HRTpatch · 11/07/2018 09:19

Molecule
Boudoir..Viv Westwood

3DSpex · 11/07/2018 09:39

YSL Manifesto L’Elixir
Sofia by Sofia Vergara

I can guarantee a couple of compliments every time I wear these two. Manifesto in particular from women - have been asked in shops, in the tube, at work etc what I’m wearing by other women.

GoodFortuneAttendThee · 11/07/2018 13:41

CherryPavlova, you inspired me to wear my Red Roses today. Thank you.

FurryDogMother · 11/07/2018 13:45

Estee, by Estee Lauder - I discovered it when a friend wore it, and have had so many people ask me about it!

Bumbungo · 11/07/2018 13:49

Coco Chanel - I get comments every time I wear it, but I only wear it in the evenings

Chanel Mademoiselle - I wear this during the day I also often get comments, but not as much as the Coco. Love both though.

I also love Stella McCartney's first perfume.

TigerDroveAgain · 11/07/2018 13:54

Clarins Eau des Jardins
Guerlain Acqua Aleggoria Mandarine Basilic
Kedu by Memo

meddie · 11/07/2018 14:41

The one perfume that I always get asked what it is is Shh by Jade Goody. I was given it in a works secret santa and kind of looked down my nose at it, until i tried it and its gorgeous. Almost without fail every time I wear it I have people asking me what perfume I have on.
I bought one for my daughter and she laughed, but fair enough she said she would use it for work and only this morning I received a text saying bloody hell mum. I have had two people asking me what my perfume was and they never ask when I,m wearing my expensive stuff.

Chicinwellies · 11/07/2018 16:23

Shh by Jade Goody? Really??
Always always asked what Im wearing when I have Eau Absolue Alien .www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Mugler/Alien-Essence-Absolue-15452.html

meddie · 11/07/2018 16:51

yes really Chicinwellies. I would never have even considered it either because i,m not a fan of celeb named perfumes, but its a really nice fragrance, it also gets good reviews on fragantica too. I just hope they keep selling it tbh. Its like £13 for 100ml of eau de parfum which is an absolute steal.
Its a warm, slightly sweet with a hint of spice . I,m terrible at describing perfumes, but this is lovely.
These people describe it better.www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Jade-Goody/Shh--28467.html
Its one of the few perfumes I repurchase and would be gutted if they discontinued it.

Hangingaroundtheportal · 11/07/2018 18:52

The thing I get most compliments on is my Hawaiian Tropic coconut body spray!

sodabreadjam · 11/07/2018 18:57

A dupe of Frederic Malle's Portrait of a Lady. It is called Lady Portraits from Perfume Parlour. It has strong rose scent. The original costs hundreds. It cost me around a fiver.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/07/2018 18:57

Cabotine, I’d forgotten all about that one, I must get some more.

Mine is cheap and cheerful Cherish by Avon.

AuntyJackiesBrothersSistersBoy · 11/07/2018 20:26

Armani Because it’s You. Not my usual style of perfume so, it may be more that it’s unusual for me. Also, Paul Smith Rose.

CountFosco · 11/07/2018 23:07

Mary Greenwell Fire (now discontinued) gets compliments (I prefer Lemon). And DH loves Papillon Dryad. As do I!

Lottapianos · 12/07/2018 06:30

'is called Lady Portraits from Perfume Parlour. It has strong rose scent.''

Sounds gorgeous, thanks for the tip!

8mileeminem · 12/07/2018 06:40

I get so many compliments when I wear lush dirty or lust.

flumpybear · 12/07/2018 07:01

Mademoiselle coco Chanel always gets lovely comments

Also Prada Amber

TiltedTowers · 12/07/2018 07:04

Bombardier, you shouldn't have let your Dad turn you off a perfume !!!

LuMarie · 12/07/2018 07:08

Issey Miyake, L'eau de Issey always got compliments when I used to wear it. So many people said they liked it and recognised it as me, so all positive responses!

I switched to Kenzo, I love the scent so am happy with it, it is lighter and I have noticed that there aren't as many comments, only people who are closer to me. Maybe that's a good thing, who knows.

Hugo Boss woman is lovely, I wear that sometimes, it gets compliments.

Oblomov18 · 12/07/2018 07:08

I've had 3 compliments about Lancôme Tresor, in the last few weeks, having never ever been complimented before!

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