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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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MissBattleaxe · 20/03/2022 20:08

Perfume blogger here: Avon Pur Blanca, Gucci Bamboo, Philosophy Grace, Eau de Cartier, JLo Glow. All within budget!

mamaandbabas · 20/03/2022 20:16

I love Clineque Happy. It is so lovely and fresh smelling.

Ginpasta · 20/03/2022 21:10

I like DKNY original for every day

NatriumChloride · 20/03/2022 21:13

Following with interest! Thanks for the thread, OP!

BitterestPill · 20/03/2022 23:15

Definitely Issy Miyake, the original l'eau daisy.
Calvin Klein euphoria , is a gorgeous scent.
Rolf and Viktor flowerbomb I love too
And finally Primarks Mink! I know....I know...but the smell is lush

Rina66 · 21/03/2022 05:05

Cabotine de Gres smells like clean laundry, it's been around for years and so cheap yet doesn't smell chemically - I'm always asked what I'm wearing and it's the cheapest perfume I own.

www.savers.co.uk/Perfume/Women%27s-Perfumes/Fragrance/Cabotine-De-Gres-100ml-EDT/p/806186?gclid=CjwKCAjwoduRBhA4EiwACL5RP5D9dY2QVkfBwsqnQWPRt52ohohEFCwVN-kkhnnLur46zWgRfaRdeRoCm0MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

PAFMO · 21/03/2022 10:20

Prada Infusions d'Iris is clean and soapy. Anything with an iris note will smell clean.

LookdeepintotheParka · 21/03/2022 12:31

Yes to Glossier You. I have loads of perfumes but could easily wear this every day! It has just 3 notes (including iris) and the reason I love it is because of its clean simplicity.

You can also wear with a beautiful smelling body lotion or another fragrance as a layer because it just enhances other scents rather than overpowering everything.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 21/03/2022 12:34

I find Glow really sickly sweet.

Nivea do a spray,very fresh and you can spend the rest of your budget on wine and birthday cake Wink

Jagsy · 21/03/2022 12:36

I have been wearing Cerruti 1881 for 25 years daily. It’s normally £25 for 100ml

Jagsy · 21/03/2022 12:38

Posted too soon.. I always get asked what I’m wearing as it’s not too heady a scent but does last. I am prone to headaches and can’t wear Chanel No 5 amongst others

BlancheB · 21/03/2022 12:43

Estée Lauder White Linen

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 21/03/2022 12:45

I love White Linen 💜

Lookingoutside · 21/03/2022 13:43

Arizona Bloom by Floral Street.

Treat yourself to the lipstick scented candle too if you decide to purchase.

itssquidstella · 21/03/2022 14:18

Chanel Chance, especially the green one (I think it's Eau Fraiche).

mummyhat · 21/03/2022 18:35

Great thread thank you!
I’m like a rabbit in headlights at duty free, will go armed with a list next time

Mackmama · 21/03/2022 18:43

Aldi version of Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay is lovely and fresh and citrusy - but a bit different to the orang/lemon scents, I do like those too though.

CK In 2U is lovely, I also love Euphoria which a few people have mentioned but I find that more of a sweet smell than fresh/clean

Lookingoutside · 21/03/2022 21:58

Biotherm fragrances are lovely and fresh and clean smelling. Eau Soleil, Vitaminee and Eau Pure are all beautiful and on Amazon for between £20 - £30.

The body washes and body milks are very good too.

cherrysthename · 24/03/2022 17:10

Not my cup of tea personally, but based on what you're looking for, Moschino Cheap and Chic

Surgarblossom · 24/03/2022 17:17

@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
I absolutely love Euphoria too. So many compliments
icelollycraving · 24/03/2022 20:06

@cherrysthename

Not my cup of tea personally, but based on what you're looking for, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Good call. I have this as well as the Clean Reserve. I adore both. Was delighted to get two bottles at Christmas.
tobee · 25/03/2022 01:48

I really like Sailing Day by Maisonette Margiela.

But for a cheaper buy Perfume Parlour's Dove based on Dove soap. It really is very like a soap though.

Maison Margiela Replica Lazy y Sunday Morning as mentioned above has the added bonus of smelling like you've woken up from the night before with a bloke wearing aftershave!

tobee · 25/03/2022 01:49

Maison not Maisonette! Stupid autocorrect

LaWench · 25/03/2022 02:02

Acqua do Gio.

Gelasia · 25/03/2022 02:41

I love the Aveda scent sprays, get a reaction to most fragrances but not those and they are very botanical/ non-sickly.