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Clean smelling everyday scent not too expensive

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catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:08

I've a birthday coming up and I'm after a new perfume for everyday wear.
I don't like flowery scents but cottony, musky scents verging on aftershave...

I've had CK one before it doesn't stay on me. Can anyone recommend a fresh laundry-smelling perfume for every day at around 60 quid or under?

Thanks in advance!

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TSJ19 · 19/03/2022 21:13

Euphoria by calvin klein. Lasts for ages and i always get asked what perfume i am wearing when i wear it. Its on offer at the moment on fragrance direct

ArabellaStrange · 19/03/2022 21:16

Born Lovely created by Sarah Jessica Parker body spray. Was four dollars and I love it.
Partner said earlier that it reminds him of clean sheets though I think it is quite flowery.
But definitely smells LUSH.

catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:17

Oo saw that on offer in boots today weirdly! Couldn't have a sniff as cabinet locked and no staff to open it...need to get to a department store to sample. Thanks!

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catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:19

Used to wear lovely by SJP but gave me a bit of a head. Once got bought a bottle of chanel no 5 bit could never wear cos gave me a headache. Will have a try of that one though thanks

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DeckTheHallsWithGin · 19/03/2022 21:19

Baby grace by philosophy if you can find any!

pawpaws2022 · 19/03/2022 21:20

J lo glow
Any of the clean scents - they do a fresh laundry one
https://www.allbeauty.com/gb/en/brands/clean-beauty-collective/

Letsplough · 19/03/2022 21:21

I second Calvin Klein Euphoria, it's lovely.

gingerhills · 19/03/2022 21:22

A very clean very reasonable scent is Clarins Eau Ressourcante (blue bottle) It's about £20-25 and smells like clean laundry. But it is light - you have to spray lots on. I find a bottle lasts about 3 months if i use it every day.

catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:25

Thanks, planning a trip to try all of these. I find when I get to a perfume department I end up feeling sick Grin so will make a beeline to these.

I've always liked Calvin klein on men so will definitely be trying euphoria

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Thinkbiglittleone · 19/03/2022 21:26

I came on to say Calvin Kline Euphoria, i always gets asked and comments made about it.

TSJ19 · 19/03/2022 21:26

Hope you like it. Its my favourite. I also really like elie saab but that can sometimes give me a headache.

29ac · 19/03/2022 21:29

Clean reserve warm cotton smells just like fresh laundry, it smells amazing! www.justmylook.com/clean-reserve-warm-cotton-eau-de-parfum-30ml-p25306

StickyStickyStickStickSong · 19/03/2022 21:31

I love the mens armani diamonds I buy it my husband and sometimes have a spray of it myself

catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:34

Oo thanks 29ac that looks just up my street, clean and boring bottle Grin will order a sample. I really dislike the flower bomb type things

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DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2022 21:35

I agree with the Euphoria suggestion, it's lovely.

You could also look for Lazy Sunday Morning in the Replica line by Maison Margiela. That has a clean sheets sort of vibe. A small bottle should be within budget.

29ac · 19/03/2022 21:39

@catswhisker1 they sell it in space nk if you go past one and want to smell it! For some reason the justmylook site has it for a bargain, it’s usually £82 for 100ml

LadyMacduff · 19/03/2022 21:41

I love Dolce for every day.

catswhisker1 · 19/03/2022 21:45

Thanks 29c will be sending some links to the person in question Grin

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FelicityFlops · 19/03/2022 21:52

4711 Eau de Cologne is almost identical to a very expensive Tom Ford.

DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2022 21:53

@LadyMacduff oh Dolce is gorgeous, really light and fresh.

BowlofNothing · 19/03/2022 22:01

Glossier You, smells exactly like clean laundry to me, I've had so many compliments wearing this.

icelollycraving · 19/03/2022 22:04

Clean Reserve. It is the best linen type fragrance I’ve had.

SnottyDotty45 · 19/03/2022 22:07

Issey myiake the original womens one

Bert2e · 20/03/2022 18:08

@FelicityFlops

4711 Eau de Cologne is almost identical to a very expensive Tom Ford.
I love 4711!
BooneyBeautiful · 20/03/2022 19:23

@TSJ19

Euphoria by calvin klein. Lasts for ages and i always get asked what perfume i am wearing when i wear it. Its on offer at the moment on fragrance direct
Definitely! I also get lots of compliments when I wear it. I occasionally wear different fragrances but don't get any compliments about them. I usually buy partially used bottles off eBay, but am tempted to try the Perfume Parlour version at some point.
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