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Recommend me a perfume pretty please :)

55 replies

mynewusernameisthis · 09/01/2021 07:53

Sorry I know threads like this come often but I value your opinions :)

Looking for a new perfume. I like floral, fresh ish, quite sweet, feminine, something to last all day but not be in your face, just that I smell really nice, pretty.

I LOVE Jo Malone peony and blush suede. But looking for a change
I also like
L'occitane arlesienne
Floral street electric rhubarb
As a teen I loved ysl in love again, but this would be too strong for me now (I'm mid 30s)
I also like Coco mademoiselle but only for evening

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Lobsterquadrille2 · 09/01/2021 19:13

Flower by Kenzo

terraclutter · 09/01/2021 19:43

I love Flowerbomb by Viktor Rolf.

Pixie2015 · 09/01/2021 19:46

Eternity moments - often on offer for large bottle

KatharinaRosalie · 09/01/2021 20:53

Try Victor & Rolf BonBon

MisiaMisia · 09/01/2021 22:32

BonBon, Flowerbomb, La Vie Est Belle are very sweet, heavy, almost gourmands, so while really nice, they will probably not tick your boxes.
Elie Saab Le Parfum is a nice, honeyed orange blossom, it is rather sweet and dense but very elegant.

I second Penhaligon's Luna as it smells like a better, softer In Love Again.
Mentioned already Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and D&G L'Imperatrice are nice too.

You might like Sisley's Izia - it is supposed to be rose perfume, but it is not a straightforward rose, more like dewy, fresh garden. very uplifting and very feminine.
Estee Lauder Modern Muse EDP - fresh, luminous jasmine.
Calvin Klein Women - fresh in a washing powder meets Light Blue way.
Dior Addict Eau Fresh - sparkly peony.
Hermes Twilly - made by the same nose as JM Peony and Blush Suede. She does have a certain style, so you might like Twilly.

JaceLancs · 09/01/2021 22:39

Estée Lauder pleasures
Guerlain allegoria - lots of different ones I like jasminora

athousandstrawberrylollys · 10/01/2021 00:34

Dior addict eau fraiche

athousandstrawberrylollys · 10/01/2021 00:38

Also Coach the Fragrance

PolkadotGiraffe · 10/01/2021 00:50

Insolence by Guerlian

Jayinthetub · 10/01/2021 01:08

Marc Jacobs - Daisy Eau so Fresh or Mugler Flora Futura are also nice Smile

mynewusernameisthis · 10/01/2021 06:40

Thank you all so much! I've been busy making a list of these. I've ordered a few more samples, can't wait to try them and thanks so much to you all!! It was someone who Mumsnet who recommended my JL peony and blush suede so I really do appreciate all your suggestions :)

@misiamisia you have got me so spot on! Luna sounds just up my street.

It's been lovely to hear from people who loved YSL in love again, it is still my favourite perfume and always will be, even if I wouldn't wear it now. But I'll definitely look into Luna.

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grapefruitish · 10/01/2021 06:54

Acqua di Parma in Rosa is my favourite, it sounds like you would like it, I (used to) get comments everywhere. I got it in this hair mist for Christmas and its divine.

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-rosa-nobile-hair-mist-50ml/p3935082?sku=237938617&sppc=2dx92700053879115344&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeXXBRASEiwAc1QdkWciD293eWF3tXmgfguknmbl1yaDOmyfPBxeKdHHVymnlRd--wFK9hoCXn0QAvDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

mynewusernameisthis · 29/01/2021 14:54

@clpsmum

Tiffany's
Thank you!! This was my winner! Grin I have tried loads of the suggestions above so wanted to report back to say thanks everyone and in case anyone with similar tastes is interested. This one was my favourite for day time :) I liked the intense one.
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mynewusernameisthis · 29/01/2021 14:56

@OddBoots

My daughter just got Jimmy Choo Blossom Special Edition and that is lovely.
Thanks also! This was my second favourite Grin

I also loved miss Dior but it just didn't last long on me

And another which I LOVED was Mon guerlain for evening

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MisiaMisia · 29/01/2021 17:12

Great you found a new favourite! I need to give this Tiffany Intense a sniff.

stayathomer · 29/01/2021 17:14

Another for Ralph Lauren Romance, was my wedding perfume, used to always make me smile wearing it

Spied · 29/01/2021 17:20

I came to suggest Miss Dior Rose n Roses but if Miss Dior doesn't last on you...

Aneley · 30/01/2021 09:50

Another vote for Luna by Penhaligon's.

Osquito · 30/01/2021 10:27

I know OP has found her fragrance, but I remembered one for other seekers: Miu Miu For Her.
An ex-colleague wore it, and it smells ‘pretty’... think: young lady who lunches. Floral without being heady, and very daytime friendly.

For something stronger but still very feminine (and easy to find in stores) I’d also try Gucci Envy Me - peony is the main character, I believe.

Osquito · 30/01/2021 10:30

Sorry! Just looked it up and Envy Me seems to have been discontinued! Only found through online sellers.

newmummalion · 01/02/2021 10:14

Chloe Nomade. I wear coco mademoiselle and Miss Dior and I love Nomade. Recently discovered the Glossier perfume too which is a change for me but I love it

Darklane · 01/02/2021 10:29

Where do you get the samples to try? It’s so hard to find a perfume you like when you can’t try testers in shops.

mynewusernameisthis · 01/02/2021 10:46

thank you all. keep the suggestions coming :) I said I found a fave but actually I'm not 100% sold... Today I'm wearing Jimmy Choo Blossom which I thought was ok initially, but today I really like it. Good argument for having lots of perfumes maybe!

I have definitely found out a lot about my tastes though, such as, I really dislike citrus which rules out lots

I get my samples from ebay @darklane

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MissBattleaxe · 01/02/2021 10:56

Where do you get the samples to try? It’s so hard to find a perfume you like when you can’t try testers in shops.

Allow me! I just wrote a blog post on where to samples. Dive in. Some of them even give you your money to spend on a full bottle. bit.ly/ISDS2021

Recommend me a perfume pretty please :)
MissBattleaxe · 01/02/2021 11:00

Here are some more ideas if you're struggling to Find The One

lejardinretrouve.com/en/quiz/q2-your-olfactive-profile.html

or

perfumesociety.org/find-a-fragrance/

Or you can ask me! (I'm a Mumsnet blogger so I'm allowed to mention my blog)