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"Clean", unusual perfume?

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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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Doodledeedum · 21/08/2022 14:04

Ralph Blue

Joolsin · 21/08/2022 14:11

Diptyque "Philosykos " - I love it, to me it smells clean and green (reminds me of the scent of fresh nettles).

happyharpy78 · 21/08/2022 14:24

A man's one but I wear it and love it - H24 from Hermes. I've been told the inspiration for it came from the smell of the freshly pressed Hermes suits.

LobeliaBaggins · 21/08/2022 14:49

I love Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue and Clinique Happy.

Spanielsarepainless · 21/08/2022 14:55

Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel. It smells of seaside pinewoods.

HamHand · 21/08/2022 14:56

@happyharpy78 Fragrance is so peculiar, I bought DH the H24 for Christmas after absolutely loving it on the test card. On him it smelt horribly metallic and almost dirty. I love Jo Malone Basil & Neroli for clean smelling, diptyque eau de sens smells very similar. My mother in law always comments that I smell like clean laundry whenever I wear those two.

Ambertonix · 21/08/2022 15:08

Pure Grace by Philosophy and if you want slightly more floral, Amazing Grace by Philosophy also.

DramaAlpaca · 21/08/2022 15:14

Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning would fit the bill, I think.

Swannning · 21/08/2022 15:15

I love the smell of Eau Ressoutcante really fresh although it is a little floral

happyharpy78 · 21/08/2022 15:41

It is isn't it @HamHand ? There are a couple that I love on other people but on me smell like when you've had spring onions in a Tupperware box all day! Grin

Norachance · 21/08/2022 16:22

commodityfragrances.co.uk/collections/all-fragrances/products/paper-expressive

I had a free sample of Paper. It's unusual as it isn't floral or spicy or green it is a just clean fragrance. Never tried any of the others but I would call Paper quirky.

HamHand · 21/08/2022 16:24

Reading above, I second Lazy Sunday Morning. Easy to wear, very clean smelling. I had a sample with an order and bought a bottle as I liked it so much

LovinglifeAF · 21/08/2022 16:27

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.

I love this

TPL · 21/08/2022 16:36

Joining in with the MMM Lazy Sunday Morning love. The cleanest smelling perfume I've ever tried and as HamHand said above very easy to wear.

SizzlerFizzler · 21/08/2022 16:40

To me Le Labo's Santal 33 has a clean sandalwood scent.

Movinghouseatlast · 21/08/2022 16:42

Chanel Christalle is gorgeous, clean and spritzy.

MadameOvary81 · 21/08/2022 16:42

There's actually a perfume brand called Clean. My favourite of theirs is Fresh Laundry. But they have a "fragrance quiz" on their website to find your perfect scent.

www.cleanbeauty.com/pages/shop

Chevyimpala67 · 21/08/2022 16:43

Avon pur blanca
Molecule 01
Mmm replica whispers in the Library
Mmm replica lazy Sunday morning

CoffeeDay · 21/08/2022 16:53

Gypsy Water and Bal D'Afrique by Byredo

AllThatAndMore · 21/08/2022 17:06

Philosophy Pure Grace smells light & fresh. I’ve heard others complain that it’s too light and the scent doesn’t linger . That’s not the case for me though and I get plenty of compliments on it . I don’t like to smell like
I’m wearing perfume and I think pure grace just smells like I’m clean.

DeborahVance · 21/08/2022 18:09

Library of Fragrance would have tons - cucumber and cut grass are both lovely.

Not expensive either

Poachedeggs1 · 21/08/2022 22:42

I like Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk.

babysteps22 · 21/08/2022 22:49

Clarins Eau Dynamisante

Fearless9286 · 21/08/2022 22:51

I recently bought Molecule 01 and was really dissappointed. It smelt like parma violets mixed with pencil shavings and was completely undetectable on both me and DH after an hour

TunnelOfGoats · 21/08/2022 22:57

Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford smells really clean and fresh. I love it and it lasts on me