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"Clean", unusual perfume?

102 replies

PlinkPlonkFizz · 21/08/2022 09:58

Looking for recommendations for quirky, clean-smelling perfumes; not floral, not musky or oriental. Eau de parfum preferred because EDT disappears after an hour on my skin.

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parrotonmyshoulder · 21/08/2022 09:59

I can’t usually wear perfume and dislike strong scents. Was just really tempted by ‘Inis’ in duty free and bought it. Sea salt, maybe citrusy. I like it.

Restlessinthenorth · 21/08/2022 10:01

Try your local branch of Molton Brown. They have some incredible, unusual perfumes that in my opinion smell extremely high end. Always get compliments on them

NiceTwin · 21/08/2022 10:02

Bath House do some lovely EDP's.

stayingaliveisawayoflife · 21/08/2022 10:02

If you like fresh try any with cucumber in. I have one I use and will post the name when I get back home. When people smell it on me they say I smell like I have just gotten out of the shower which is a good smell!

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 21/08/2022 10:03

Penhaligons Bluebell?

Carrieonmywaywardsun · 21/08/2022 10:06

www.byrdie.com/clean-smelling-perfumes i Read this and ordered them all! The Maison Margiela is lovely

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 21/08/2022 10:31

I like Roger et Gallet Thé Vert (green tea). It's clean and light.

lickenchugget · 21/08/2022 10:34

Chanel cristalle eau verte

catfunk · 21/08/2022 10:34

Origins ginger essence

WoozieFloozie · 21/08/2022 10:43

Carrieonmywaywardsun · 21/08/2022 10:06

www.byrdie.com/clean-smelling-perfumes i Read this and ordered them all! The Maison Margiela is lovely

The 'Fresh life' one on that list is just lovely.

StonewallsPyrrhicvictory · 21/08/2022 10:46

I like Jo Malone Basil and Neroli, but that might be a bit floral for you.
www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Jo-Malone-London/Basil-Neroli-40419.html

DickyIAm · 21/08/2022 10:49

Philosophy ones are really nice.
I have one from Clean Reserve that’s like clean washing, can’t think of the name of it though but they have a few lovely, fresh smelling ones.

JMAngel1 · 21/08/2022 10:56

Molecule 01
JLo Glow

midsomermurderess · 21/08/2022 11:00

I don’t suppose, it’s unusual but Jo Malone London Lime Basil and Mandarin seems to me to fit that description.

DialSquare · 21/08/2022 11:00

Jo Malone Grapefruit. Smells so clean and fresh.

JaninaDuszejko · 21/08/2022 11:03

'Clean' perfumes at a variety of price points:
Ck One
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea
Miller Harris Fleur de Sel
Guerlain Herba Fresca
Roger &Gallet Gingembre

Neverplayleapfrogwithaunicorn · 21/08/2022 11:10

Try penhalgion
they have some truly remarkable fragrances

musicmum75 · 21/08/2022 11:15

Sea salt and Neroli from M&S is a nice cheap option. If you want to splash out try L'Artisan Parfumeur Un Air de Bretagne

cannaethink · 21/08/2022 11:18

I second M&S sea salt and neroli. It lasts ages which is unusual on me.

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 21/08/2022 11:33

Molecules 01 Mandarin and citrus
MMM untitled. Though last time I went for a sly squirt in Fenwicks it had vanished.

StartupRepair · 21/08/2022 11:35

Penhalifon Juniper Sling. It's like a gin and tonic!

LovelaceBiggWither · 21/08/2022 11:37

Juniper Sling is gorgeous. Juliette Has a Gun have a lovely Musc Invisible one that I am really liking at the moment.

WhereAreWeNow · 21/08/2022 13:39

I'm currently a bit obsessed with Clarins Eau des Jardins. It's incredibly, crisp, fresh and citrussy (I'm not usually a citrus fan). It's gorgeous but the only downside is it doesn't last long.

worriedniece · 21/08/2022 13:58

midsomermurderess · 21/08/2022 11:00

I don’t suppose, it’s unusual but Jo Malone London Lime Basil and Mandarin seems to me to fit that description.

I totally agree

averageavocado · 21/08/2022 13:59

I have Atelier Cologne - Orange Sanguine

Smells just like oranges!