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Give me your best perfume purchase

52 replies

Zolaanna · 14/11/2020 20:38

What is your favourite perfume? Am looking for inspiration for my next purchase.
I do have a bit of a perfume collection and want s treat for Christmas.
Any ideas welcome

OP posts:
teta · 15/11/2020 16:18

@oneearinglost Wrappings is currently available online in Harrods. Last year I bought it on Amazon and the previous year it was reduced on the Clinique website. It's always released around this time of year.
It's a stunning perfume isn't it? Smells like a really high quality niche product.

Zolaanna · 15/11/2020 16:53

Thank you for your suggestions.
I love so many of your suggestions!

I am thinking it's a toss up between Chanel no 5 or Chanel no 19 or Chanel no 19 poudré

Although I probably can't afford the price tag!

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JaceLancs · 15/11/2020 20:55

Insolence by Guerlain always gets favourable comments but also love Dior addict

Darklane · 15/11/2020 21:04

Chanel No5
Lanvin Arpege

Meripenopause · 15/11/2020 21:44

I've been spending silly money on Reminiscence perfumes over the last couple of years. Now I see that Allbeauty has a couple of my (discontinued) favourites much cheaper than usual.
www.allbeauty.com/gb/en/search/?q=reminiscence%20
Reminiscence Limited Edition comes in the most beautiful box and is one of my favourite perfumes. Dragee is another that I like (not as much as the other one, but is the one I get complimented on).

Vanitysizingvictim · 15/11/2020 22:05

Lancome La Vie est belle is my very favourite.

I love Armani Diamonds also.

Lacoste Touch of Pink, always on offer somewhere is a beautiful lower priced option.

DameCelia · 15/11/2020 23:01

@newnewnewbuild

If you like Baccarat Rouge 540 have you tried (don't laugh) 'Cloud' by Ariana Grande?
Very very similar.

polkadotpjs · 15/11/2020 23:19

Ooh just got out of bed for a squirt of angel. I've had it ages so it's probably gone off now! Doesn't smell quite right but I've done that thing of keeping it for best and never using it!

newnewnewbuild · 15/11/2020 23:46

@damecelia - that was an unexpected recommendation Grin I havent! But when we're next allowed out and I can get to boots I'll definitely give it a try!

MrsKingfisher · 15/11/2020 23:48

Coco Chanel
Diptique Eau Duelle (you can get Diptique samples on flea bay)

minipie · 15/11/2020 23:50

Premier Figuier by L’Artisan Parfumeur. You have to love the smell of fig trees though - I do.

GrimDamnFanjo · 16/11/2020 01:39

Shazam from 4160tuesdays.

Ferrisbuellersdayoff · 16/11/2020 02:01

Jo Malone Velvet Rose and Oud
Annick Goutal Rose Pompon
Chanel no 19
Chanel no 5 Eau Premiere

HappyBumbleBee · 16/11/2020 02:07

Sarah Jessica Parker has one called "Lovely"
Someone gave me a bottle for my birthday once and it's beautiful - I've used it ever since x

bebarkered · 18/11/2020 11:06

Zolaanna
What type of fragrance are you looking for?

bebarkered · 18/11/2020 11:11

Clinique Wrappings perfume 25ml is available on fragrance direct for £42.99. I looked on Harrods website but couldn't find it

teta · 18/11/2020 15:09

Wrappings is out of stock now in Harrods.
Yes, it was on Fragrance Direct at this time last year as well. It's also sometimes on Amazon for a good price, but not it appears at the moment

Imtoooldforallthis · 18/11/2020 15:39

Mt favourite is coco madamoiselle, I have just rebought the body mist and soap, I've had the bodymist before and I wear it as a perfume, I'm hoping the soap will add another layer.

Deathraystare · 19/11/2020 17:52

Wrappings is available from Boots, sadly the site refuses to acknowledge my current debit card so that is that then!

SingingSands · 19/11/2020 18:04

Chanel 'Allure' is my favourite. Haven't had a bottle in a couple of years though, might have to rectify that this Christmas!

Terriblecreature · 19/11/2020 18:07

I love love acqua Di parma Rosa mobile, that is my favourite. Also love Tom Ford Black orchid, chanel chance and maison margiela replica Sunday mornings. All a bit of the pricey side so I only ever get them gifted to me at christmas/birthdays x

DrDavidBanner · 19/11/2020 18:18

Chanel No5 is my absolute favorite and I'm thinking of treating myself being as I haven't been able to treat myself to anything else this year.

I also love Dior J'adore, D&G One and Estee Lauder Sensuous.

MsAnnFrope · 19/11/2020 21:32

Bottega Veneta- I adore it and it just smells expensive, like a beautiful handbag

hstredhead · 20/11/2020 15:15

Jo Malone - Myrrh & Tonka
Jo Malone - Jasmine Sambac & Marigold (wear more in the summer)
YSL - Cinema
Le Labo - Tonka

Zara Emotions (Jo Malone collection at Zara) are seriously worth trying out and are such a bargain.
My faves from that collection are Ebony Wood (sweet and spicy, reminds me of Molton Brown Pink Pepper) and Tubereuse Noir :)

Oneearringlost · 22/11/2020 23:04

Thank you to teta, bebarkered and Deathraystare for the Clinique Wrappings tips.
It really is stunning