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What perfume is everyone wearing now?

77 replies

Shameus · 18/11/2022 14:37

DH is buying me some perfume for Christmas, I’ve not bought perfume for over 3 years 😂 so I have no idea what’s in or even what’s out there. Any recommendations?

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isthismylifenow · 19/11/2022 14:26

I think you should get a few testers and see what you like and suit.

There is nothing worse than being gifted a bottle of something expensive that you cannot wear.

I was given a bottle of Lady Million by my ex. It is just so not me and I really dislike it, and when it first came out it wasn't cheap. What I actually wanted was Chanel Allure but he said he got this instead as the Allure was more expensive.....

So if someone is buying for you, I really suggest finding something you like first and tell them what to buy. I know it's not a suprise and all that though.

Allschoolsareartschools · 19/11/2022 14:30

Anything discontinued by the main manufacturer will still be available somewhere online!
I've just bought a perfume I loved in the late 80s but could never afford so I treated myself to a bottle all these years later.
Unfortunately it's very dated (hardly surprising I know...) & SO strong.

isthismylifenow · 19/11/2022 14:35

Allschoolsareartschools · 19/11/2022 14:30

Anything discontinued by the main manufacturer will still be available somewhere online!
I've just bought a perfume I loved in the late 80s but could never afford so I treated myself to a bottle all these years later.
Unfortunately it's very dated (hardly surprising I know...) & SO strong.

Now you need to share what it is 😀

gingercat02 · 19/11/2022 14:37

YSL Libre, Paco Rabanne Olympea and usually Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin as everyday.

I got a M&S White coconut www.marksandspencer.com/white-coconut-eau-de-toilette-30ml/p/hbp60530131?prevPage=srp#intid=plpnav_pid_pg1pip3g2r1c2 in the summer beauty bag which is nice and I bought this too www.marksandspencer.com/santorini-days-eau-de-parfum-100ml/p/hbp60489690#P60489693#Joined_Line

Want a new Jo Malone for Christmas so will have to go to the shop for a tester session.

BeansOnToast32 · 19/11/2022 14:38

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille this time of year, I absolutely love it, so warm and comforting.

Fufumcgoo · 19/11/2022 14:39

Current wearing Armani Diamond

Love the new Armani Si and was very dissapointed I opened another bottle of diamonds on my birthday, but at least I do like it

Recommend trying some though as others have said

Fireballxl5 · 19/11/2022 14:39

My two favourites are Quercus by Penhaligon and Verveine by L’Occitane.
I favour fresh and citrus notes.

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 19/11/2022 15:11

Peony and Blush Suede by Jo Malone is nice. But I’ve just returned to La Belle en Vie by Lancôme as it’s beautiful.

DuncanBiscuits · 19/11/2022 15:14

I’m currently obsessed with Chanel 19.

SocksAndTheCity · 19/11/2022 17:01

isthismylifenow · 19/11/2022 14:35

Now you need to share what it is 😀

I reckon it's either Loulou by Cacharel or Poison by Dior. I loved them both so much I could empty a lift in seconds 😀

Matildahoney · 19/11/2022 17:04

Mugler, Angel Nova always gets compliments

PeloFondo · 19/11/2022 17:11

I wear anything and everything!
Most recently - MMM bubble bath, Ariana grande cloud, Ouai dean street, glossier you, clean reserve skin

BatshitCrazyWoman · 19/11/2022 17:17

Like a PP, Idole by Lancome is one of my current favourites, along with Elie Saab's Eau de Parfum (I think it's just called that!).

B1993 · 19/11/2022 17:18

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever tends to be my go to. My wedding scent was Marc Jacobs Twinkle which I adore(!!) but it was/is limited addition and not sure if they still make it, so that only comes out on special occasions.

Bridgi · 19/11/2022 17:19

I still love Flowerbomb.

Georgyporky · 19/11/2022 17:21

He could get a samples box from perfumesociety.org/ , then tell him which one you want.
It's saved me some expensive mistakes

MsSquiz · 19/11/2022 17:23

I have quite a few that I wear for different things or depending on my mood

Jo Malone - wild bluebells, blackberry & bay, nectarine blossom & honey

Britney Spears - fantasy

Marc Jacobs - Daisy, Dot

Michael Kors - sexy ruby

Tom Ford - Bitter peach, lost cherry

Oooheeer · 19/11/2022 17:25

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal
or
Creed Love in White

antipodeancanary · 19/11/2022 17:29

I'm wearing Wunderlust, Michael Kors or Tresor lancome, which although ancient smells superb on me.

kenadams86 · 19/11/2022 17:30

Ellie Saab is my favourite

Allschoolsareartschools · 19/11/2022 17:36

SocksAndTheCity · 19/11/2022 17:01

I reckon it's either Loulou by Cacharel or Poison by Dior. I loved them both so much I could empty a lift in seconds 😀

It's called Diva by Emmanuel Ungaro & I literally can't escape from it if I put even the smallest amount on! I shouldn't have bought it but couldn't resist a try as I hadn't seen it in decades.

I LOVED Lulu & Poison back in the day as well. And you could always tell if anyone was wearing Georgio Beverly Hills anywhere!

GingerAleFizz · 19/11/2022 17:56

I'm wearing Scandal a Paris today, I love it. Also l'interdit. Re the maison kurdjan 540 that everyone loves but is really expensive, cloud by ariana grande is good but also red temptation by zara is worth checking out!

Jafffffacakes · 19/11/2022 18:01

I’ve just bought olympea by paco rabanne and before that la vie est belle by Lancôme. I just bought the 30ml in case they turned out not to be as nice as I thought

Robin233 · 19/11/2022 19:40

Charlie Red Grin
But I hinting to dh about a bottle of flower by Kenzo for Christmas.

Lemonademoney · 19/11/2022 19:43

Jo Malone, Peony and Blush Suede is a real favourite of mine however I have just bought super cheap bottle of Marks and Spencer perfume as an everyday fragrance and it’s lovely! It’s part of their Apothecary range and it’s called Ease and is only 9.50 a bottle. Really recommend a spritz.