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10 Fragrances for Life

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JMAngel1 · 04/05/2020 12:03

There's a popular Youtube video called the above and I thought it would be fun for us to list our all time favourite perfumes.
I was thinking about this as I was going through a memory and found an old diary from 10 years ago of my favourite perfumes and it hasn't changed much at all!
I also would love to read everyone's lists as with lockdown, I'm really missing smelling new fragrances in department stores - spring is usually a big launch time and I can easily lose an hour immersed in the fragrance halls! Instead I'll go down a Fragantica rabbit hole!!

So my !ist is as follows

  1. NR for her EDT - my absolute favourite. all year round
  2. D&G Light Blue Intense. S/S
  3. Tom Ford Neroli Portafino. S/S
  4. Chanel Chance. S/S
  5. Stella McCartney Stella. Summer
  6. Agent Provacateur Maitresse Spring
  7. Floral Street Ylang Ylang Espresso A/W
  8. Replica By the Fireplace A/W
  9. Gucci Rush A/W
10. Nina Ricci Bella S/S

A fragrance I'm dying to smell as it featured in so many of the YT videos is Marly Delina - does anyone have this and if so, do you think I would like it based on my list?

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Anthilda · 05/05/2020 12:06

@RoseHarper nostalgia is the exact same reason it is my favourite. It takes me back to my teens when I had many challenges but I always faced them with an iron will.
This may sound stupid but if I'm ever feeling low or I am facing struggles I always revert back to this.

sanealaddin · 05/05/2020 12:48

I love this thread. I love perfume but am a bit fussy about what I like; I'm not keen on anything too fruity or sweet.

My favourites over the years, in no particular order apart from the first on the list which is my favourite go to daily perfume. People always remark on it.

YSL Rive Gauche
Chanel Coco
Chanel No 5
Juliette has a Gun Lady Vengeance
Laroche Fidji
Chanel No 19
Next Define
Philosophy Amazing Grace
Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede

I'd love to try some of the 4160 Tuesday perfumes. Can anyone suggest some I might like based on the list above?

cashmerecardigans · 05/05/2020 13:37

This is a fab thread, so many new ones to try!

In no particular order -
Diptique - Do Son
Chanel - Coco
Guerlain - Chamade. The first proper perfume my parents bought me and it still reminds me of my dad
Guerlain - Samsara. OMG takes me right back to epic nights out in my just got divorced early 30s!
Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Classique. The first perfume my current husband bought me and still takes me back to our heady first few dates
Robert Piguet - Fracas. Love it and makes me feel like I’m in a Jilly Cooper novel
Victor and Rolf - Flowerbomb
Chanel - Chance
Guerlain - Terracotta, smells of sunshine
Diptique - L’Ombre dans L’Eau (but only in very small amounts)

TheCanterburyWhales · 05/05/2020 14:32

Fracas is amazing. I have a teeny bottle of some ancient Fracas and it blows your socks off. In a good way!

laurajohnny · 05/05/2020 15:03

Loving this thread! I have so many favourites from through the years but I'll try to narrow it down to 10:

Acqua di gio - the original 90s fragrance not the new acqua di gioia. I wore this in my late teens and a whiff can transport me straight back to those happy days. It's so hard to find now which is upsetting.

Lancome Aromatonic - another gorgeous green 90s classic, again discontinued

Clinique Wrappings - now only available in some airports or sometimes at Christmas. Bracing, fresh and cool but with depth. A green perfume for cold weather. I adore it

Chanel Chance - my wedding perfume. Just perfect.

Angel - the promise of a good night out

Chanel Cristalle Eau verte - sparkling, lemony and classy. Beautiful. I will die if this version every gets discontinued.

DKNY woman - the only perfume I can wear with a hangover. It's like a fragrance Bloody Mary. Fabulous.

M & S Island Escape - a stunning sea-salty beachy fragrance that is unbelievable for the price. Adore.

L'occitane Mint Verbena - their classic verbena is lovely too but every summer they bring out a flanker. The mint version from 2 summers ago is to die for. Devastated that I've finished my stash. The Sorbet Verbena from last summer is lovely but not quite as aromatic or perfect as the mint one. I pray they'll bring it back.

Beauty Pie Brazilian Lime, Fig Leaves & tea - my newest fave. Smells of warm skin in the sun. Gorgeous. No doubt it'll eventually get discontinued as all my favourites seem to, but I have hoarded a few bottles.

So tough to stick to just 10! I have loads of others that I love and that are really evocative for me - Chloe Narcisse, Rive Gauche, Anais Anais, Tocca Bianca, Chanel no 5 Eau premiere....

slipperyeel · 05/05/2020 16:34

@laurajohnny I love the bp lime one too but it literally lasts 10 seconds on me so I really questioned the “typical price” of £150

Richlyfruited · 05/05/2020 16:40

Oh yes I was so sad that Aqua di Gio got discontinued Sad it was totally the fragrance of my 20s!

Tried the PP version which wasn't at all the same as the memory of it I have. Such a beautiful spring/summer perfume.

I'm looking out on here for some new summer perfume recommendations for this year! I was thinking the Elie Saab Resort Collection which I tested in John Lewis last year and liked. Anyone have it?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 05/05/2020 17:56

Sunflowers. (This is definitely my favourite. The others are INPO)
Red Door
White musk.
Exclamation.
Anais Anais
Lou Lou.
DKNY. Be delicious.
Cerruti 1881
Paloma Picasso.
Gold (Next)

laurajohnny · 05/05/2020 18:03

@slipperyeel totally agree about the poor longevity and the supposed £150 price of the beauty pie fragrances . I spray it on my hair and clothes in an attempt to make it cling to me longer!

RoseHarper · 05/05/2020 18:30

Love this thread..so many memories! Anais Anais...Chloe Narcisse...Sunflowers...that's my late teens and 20s right there!

cloud1183 · 05/05/2020 18:35

For those that have mentioned CK One, CK have just released CK Everyone which is a more modern, updated version and it’s lovely.

Ladyratterley · 05/05/2020 18:44

In no particular order:

Angel Innocent - I wore this throughout my 20s and still love the smell.

Lolita Lempicka - Always have a bottle of this on the go.

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay - This was my wedding perfume. Shame I don't think the smell lasts all that long.

Jessica Simpson Fancy - (don't judge me!) Grin It smells like caramel sweets.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess - Love this for the summer.

Diptyque L'ombre dans L'eau - Just beautiful. Nice for a special occasion.

Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille - Another vanilla gourmand perfume. I love them!

Lancome Hypnose - I've not had a bottle of this for years but I loved the smell of this in my 20's too.

YSL Black Opium - I find this a good every day perfume.

Katy Perry Indi - surprisingly lovely! I blind bought a bottle cheap and am enjoying using it.

JMAngel1 · 05/05/2020 20:14

@laurajohnny. I love your descriptions especially the Angel oneGrin

So interesting to see how frequently the same scents appear over and over. I definitely want to check Byredo out - not on my radar before.

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NotMiranda · 05/05/2020 22:11

About half of mine have been discontinued!

  1. Diptyque Eau de Tarocco
  2. Guerlain Jicky
  3. Chanel Cuir de Russie
  4. Miller Harris Terre de Bois
  5. Guerlain Delice d'hiver
  6. Diptyque Philosykos
  7. Diptyque Eau de Lierre
  8. Miller Harris Feuille en Cassis
  9. Ormonde Jayne Woman
10. Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu
Wrinklybags · 05/05/2020 22:45

So now I've discovered The Perfume Society! I don't think my life or bank balance will be quite the same again!

MissBattleaxe · 05/05/2020 22:48

Yep, The Perfume Society Discovery Boxes put joy in my life!

Butterbeaninjeans · 05/05/2020 23:11

Thecanterburywhales, thank you, will start my eBay search. I did see a bottle with the gold for sale on wish!!! Could it be ok??

slipperyeel · 06/05/2020 15:00

Wearing Calvin Klein Reveal today, an underrated classic

Minnie123456 · 06/05/2020 22:48

In no particular order

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Cacharel Amor Amor
D&G Light Blue
Davidoff Cool Water
TM Angel
TM Alien
CK One
Britney Spears Fantasy
Paco Rabanne Lady Million, although I love the smell of the aftershave that wee bit more lol.

hotcrossbun4321 · 06/05/2020 23:14
  1. Penhaligon's Orange Blossom - wedding day!
  2. Hermes 24 Fabourg
  3. Penhaligon's Coveted Duchess Rose
  4. Nuxe eau Prodigieuse - smells like holidays
  5. Anais Anais
  6. Chloe - as a nice everyday/office scent
  7. Penhaligon's Castille - it smells like very expensive soap
  8. Diptyque Eau Des Sens
MartiniDry · 06/05/2020 23:16

In no particular order:

KL - Karl Lagerfeld
Black Opium - YSL
Dune - Dior
Amarige - Givenchy
Allure - Chanel
J'Adore - Dior
Deep Red - Hugo Boss
Rive Gauche - YSL (yeah, you can stop laughing now!)
Ysatis - YSL

And finally, one whose name escapes me. Perhaps you can help?
1980s, non-designer inexpensive perfume, I think the box was largely black, Le Jardin and Le Jardin de Nuit keep coming to mind but it's not either of them!

Richlyfruited · 07/05/2020 08:38

I agree about Reveal @slipperyeel it's like a softer version of Obsession - lovely on the dry down Smile

Italianmeringuebuttercream · 07/05/2020 11:00

Penhaligans iris prima
Chanel allure (can't wear anymore as I developed an allergy to it Sad)
Acqua de palma fig (cant remember the name)
I'm trying to find something new, got some samples from penhaligans - Luna and orange blossom (2 free samples pay for postage). I love Luna but its edt, does anyone have it? Does it last?

TheCanterburyWhales · 07/05/2020 13:14

Butterbean- not sure I'd trust Wish. Do they have seller feedback? Is it like eBay? I just see ads with cheap polyester cold shoulder tops on my FB Grin
There's one on eBay that looks genuine. In Israel.

Butterbeaninjeans · 07/05/2020 19:00

Thanks, no I definitely don't trust wish, god knows what you end up with, I'll have another look on eBay 😁

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