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Perfume gift for 16 year old?

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Strumpetpumpet · 09/05/2021 10:17

Any ideas what wouldn’t be too naff for a 16 year old? Happy to spend on quality but clueless as to what young women are into these days! Any advice appreciated x

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AnaViaSalamanca · 09/05/2021 10:43

Maybe something from byredo, Le labo, orpenhaligon? Or you can get a sample set

Strumpetpumpet · 09/05/2021 13:52

Thank you I will have a look at those xx

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EvelynBeatrice · 09/05/2021 19:36

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Georgio Armani

Si or My Way, Shay & Blue White Peaches or less expensive- Next summer sun ( very similar to Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess),Next Paradise (gorgeous floral).

UnreasonablyPissedOff · 09/05/2021 19:39

My 15 almost 16 yr niece loves mark Jacobs daisy

Strumpetpumpet · 09/05/2021 19:39

Ooh thanks for those, much appreciated xx

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MissBattleaxe · 09/05/2021 22:04

Perfume blogger here. Try the Anna Sui unicorn or mermaid bottles. The perfumes are a light fruity floral and the bottles are gorgeous. Another vote for Marc Jacobs Daisy. Also consider Chanel Chance. You could also buy her a Perfume Society discovery set full of samples and offer to buy her a full bottle of her favourite. Actually the box itself is a lovely gift.

I wouldn't start with anything niche. I have a teen and they like to fit in with each other at the moment so the boys wear Tommy and Lacoste and the girls wear Victoria's Secret or Marc Jacobs.

Fferny1 · 09/05/2021 22:36

My 16 year old likes The Body Shop White Musk l'eau . It's light, fresh and surprisingly lasts pretty well. She also likes the roller ball of l'occitane cherry blossom and the EDT of Herbae.
She's not into Niche at all. Although I have given her my bottle of Omorizka perfume from Tk Maxx as it smells like a young spa fragrance.

SweetApril · 09/05/2021 22:41

I would second Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. DM bought some for DD14 on a Mumsnet recommendation and it is really lovely delicate fragrance.

MissBattleaxe · 10/05/2021 01:04

Yes light blue is lovely.

Serpenta · 10/05/2021 02:22

Glossier - You

Very popular brand with that age group

Strumpetpumpet · 10/05/2021 07:04

Fantastic! Thank you so much for all the replies xx

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Strumpetpumpet · 19/05/2021 07:22

Thanks everyone I just thought I’d let you know I bought Daisy and she was delighted. I’m going to check out all your other recommendations too, thanks so much x

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