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Fresh / citrus perfume recommendations

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EL8888 · 09/08/2021 17:01

Could l please have some recommendations for some fresh / citrus type perfumes? I like CK one and CK red but would like to try something different. Anything with vanilla in l will not like. I have just received a sample of Stella McCartney's Pop and it is too sweet / sickly for me -l had been told it was quite light. My headache is building!! Angry

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Coffee4Queen · 09/08/2021 17:26

I had a similar thread a few weeks ago and got lots of great recommendations.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/4300459-Fresh-summer-perfume-not-overly-sweet-or-fruity

Ari202 · 09/08/2021 18:47

I love D&G Light Blue, it’s very ‘citrusy’ and makes me feel so clean and fresh.
I’m not sure about any others as it’s the first citrus one I’ve tried and I’ve stuck with it.

Bluesheep8 · 09/08/2021 19:14

J-Lo Glow op, smells like clean fresh lemony soap

Urghhhhh · 09/08/2021 19:17

Similar to light blue you can try I love love by Moschino. Close enough to be a dupe. My favourite freshie is Moschino's Funny though. Green tea and citrus. So very young and uplifting.

PearlFriday · 09/08/2021 19:17

Eau de Givenchy. Its like orange peel.

BlackAlys · 09/08/2021 21:04

L'Occitane's verbena is lemony fresh. Love it!

MissBattleaxe · 10/08/2021 23:27

Lush 1000 Kisses Deep, 4160 Tuesdays Meet Me on The Corner, Chanel Cristalle, Le Jardin Retrouve Verveine d' ete, Ruth Mastenbroek Dagian, Gallivant Brooklyn, O de Lancone

Corkina · 10/08/2021 23:29

Aesop Tacit
Santal 33

Ohshitiveturnedintomymother · 10/08/2021 23:30

I like quercus by penhalligans. It’s lemony and fresh I think

RampantIvy · 10/08/2021 23:31

CK Eternity Air

Alwayswonderedwhy · 10/08/2021 23:34

Jo Malone Lime, basil & mandarin

twilightcafe · 10/08/2021 23:47

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte.
Mary Greenwell Lemon pops up occasionally at The Fragrance Shop for the bargain price of £7. I bought two bottles last time this happened. Grin
JM Lime Basil and Mandarin

EL8888 · 11/08/2021 16:56

Thanks for these! Lots to work my way through

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EL8888 · 11/08/2021 16:57

@Coffee4Queen thanks. I will work my way through that thread. How did you get on?

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EL8888 · 11/08/2021 16:58

@Alwayswonderedwhy l have often been tempted by Jo Malone…

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Cookiebox · 11/08/2021 20:43

Green tea by Elizabeth Arden is fresh and cheap as chips. I use it after the gym ☺️

Chanel Fraiche is a more expensive perfume but super fresh and zesty and long lasting.

A more woody citrus is woman by Calvin Klein it smells like citrusy laundry

Ruthietuthie · 11/08/2021 20:55

I love Annick Goutal's L'Eau d'Hadrian. I also like her Petit Cherie perfume which is more peach and pear scented.

Coffee4Queen · 12/08/2021 17:52

[quote EL8888]@Coffee4Queen thanks. I will work my way through that thread. How did you get on?[/quote]
I wanted two with one being a Jo Malone. I bought the Chanel Cristalle which I love! It was waaaay more than I wanted to spend so ended up getting the Superdrug Jo Malone dupe - Driftwood and sea salt which is ok, nothing special about it.

66babe · 12/08/2021 18:51

Gotas Frescas... smells heavenly , lemony and you can get it on Amazon
I also bought a 750 ml for about a tenner and top up my smaller bottle
Will last forever

FleetwoodRaincoat · 12/08/2021 19:02

I use a men's fragrance called Burberry Weekend. It's light and lemony and people often ask what it is. Always feel a bit Blush when I say it's a men's fragrance.

stayingaliveisawayoflife · 12/08/2021 19:11

There is a range in m and s which has lemon, mandarin and a fig one I think and I have all of them as I only wear fresh or citrus fragrances. They are called Monotheme and are 20% off at the moment !!

Mardycustard123 · 12/08/2021 19:55

Calyx. Very citrusy.

DelphineMarineaux · 12/08/2021 21:37

I don't like citrus perfumes in general, but I love Pure Poison by Dior, because even though it has a hint of citrus it's beautifully blended with soft and fresh floral notes. Definitely recommend giving it a try =)

CatsForLife · 12/08/2021 21:43

Shay and Blue Blood Orange. M and S stock it. I also love Body Shop grapefruit.

BobaFettOnMyBedsideTable · 12/08/2021 21:47

If you know anyone who has Beauty Pie membership, this is lovely. So fresh and uplifting.