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Properly almond/marzipan smelling products - shampoo, bath creme etc, do they exist?

37 replies

GreenTuftyFlowers · 04/07/2020 09:34

I'm still missing that almondy smelling shampoo from the 70s / 80s - think it was Vidal Sassoon - in brown bottle :( Grin

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bellinisurge · 04/07/2020 09:37

It was. Although I remember a grey bottle. And you have sent me on a trip down memory lane. I was only thinking about this the other night. Hope you get an answer/suggestion and then I can nick itSmile

scrumpledtitskin · 04/07/2020 09:37

I'm here for the replies. I still dream of that smell 😍

GreenTuftyFlowers · 04/07/2020 09:44

Oh good I'm not alone Grin

What made me think of it was the M&S Almond and Vanilla range - got all excited when I saw it. It's nice, but just not almondy enough Sad

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mrssmiling · 04/07/2020 09:56

Old thread here with some ideas...
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3498318-Shampoo-and-conditioner-with-a-strong-almond-smell

FayKnights · 04/07/2020 10:01

L’Occitane do a lovely range, I haven’t tried the shampoo but the body oil is positively edible!
uk.loccitane.com/almond-shampoo,83,1,29819,1502362.htm

LoeliaPonsonby · 04/07/2020 10:02

Dr Bronner’s almond soap is gorgeous.

Appuskidu · 04/07/2020 10:05

Nesti Danti Fig and almond soap is lush.

L’occitaine do an almond shower oil which is nice as well

EmperorCovidula · 04/07/2020 10:08

L’occitane have a nice smelling almond range.

twoglassesofprosecco · 04/07/2020 10:10

Definitely Dr Bronner's almond!

Juanmorebeer · 04/07/2020 10:17

L'occitane! The shower oil is the best product and they have just brought out a shampoo and conditioner with same fragrance

monkeyonthetable · 04/07/2020 10:25

Yes L'Occitane is good. Aveda cherry almond shampoo.

And if you like your home to smell of almonds, Method's almond floor cleaner is divine.

AppleBlossomTimeNow · 04/07/2020 10:36

Dr Bronner for sure

Costacoffeeplease · 04/07/2020 11:09

Drunk elephant stili body lotion just stinks of marzipan 🤮

ZaraW · 04/07/2020 11:13

Another vote for Dr Bronner's.

LeJollieJauneOiseau · 04/07/2020 11:17

I instantly thought of the Vidal sassoon shampoo when I read almond smelling, that stuff was the equivalent of glue sniffing for me.

Fluffycloudland77 · 04/07/2020 11:17

I can remember exactly what that shampoo smelt like & I’m 43

lockdownalli · 04/07/2020 11:25

Oh yes that brought back memories. Another almond smell lover here.

ChequerBoard · 04/07/2020 11:53

I remember the (s shampoo too - such a lush heady smell that lasted for days on the hair.

Aveda do a nice cherry and almond shampoo and conditioner but it's just kit the same level of almondy-ness.

MisiaMisia · 04/07/2020 12:30

Patisserie de Bain shower gels smell like cakes. I had one smelling like bakewell tarts. I think they had been discontinued as they have disappeared from Superdrug, but I came across them in home Bargains and online on Beauty Base. I'm using the lemon one now which smells like lemon cake.

teta · 04/07/2020 12:38

Aveeno creamy oil smells deliciously of almond and has Almond oil in it.
Guerlain Champs Elysees perfume is almond with Linden blossom and is gorgeous . It's also pretty inexpensive online . I layer them together after I've used L' Occitane shower oil.

WrinklesShminkles · 04/07/2020 16:06

Jergens Cherry Almond body lotion is lovely, although you need to search for it here. It's American, they really like marzipan smells, so American brands are good for this type of scent.

LadyPrigsbottom · 04/07/2020 17:28

Oh I remember the kids' shampoo which used to come in a red bottle, kind of Sydney Opera House shaped with an eye on it? It was cherry almond smell and I used to buy it, even when I was a teenager, just for the smell!

Lostnameperson · 04/07/2020 17:41

Burt’s Bees almond hand cream

otterbaby · 04/07/2020 17:43

Lush does a lotion called "snowflake" which is so almondy and sweet. I love it!

TwilightPeace · 04/07/2020 17:47

Hypnotic Poison perfume smells almond/marzipan-ish. Perfume Parlour do a perfect dupe.