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If you wear perfumes do you wear them in everyday life or just for a date/night out/occasion etc?

93 replies

OldFan · 21/02/2023 13:15

Just that really Smile

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JadeSeahorse · 21/02/2023 18:43

Sadlifter · 21/02/2023 18:27

Is it Sunflowers? I love that.

@Sadlifter No, Blue Grass!
Have always loved it.♥️

Summertimesunshineandfizz · 21/02/2023 18:44

Every day. Don’t feel dressed without.

ComfortablyDazed · 21/02/2023 18:46

Every day. I get given perfume as a gift a lot, so have more than I can get through.

I have a regular scent that I’ve been wearing for ~30 years, but I use it more sparingly these days, as I’m sure it’s going to be discontinued. It’s an old Guerlain one that I’ve never known anyone else to wear. It can’t be commercially viable to keep making it!

SquashPenguin · 21/02/2023 18:48

Used to wear it everyday until I started TTC and it was recommended against. I do miss it though.

AMA2023 · 21/02/2023 18:49

Pureradio · 21/02/2023 18:36

Which perfume gets the most compliments?

AG cloud for me

Blowyourowntrumpet · 21/02/2023 18:49

I tend to wear perfume when I'm miserable. It cheers me up

Summertimesunshineandfizz · 21/02/2023 18:55

JadeSeahorse · 21/02/2023 18:43

@Sadlifter No, Blue Grass!
Have always loved it.♥️

Aah, I love that! My mum wore it when I was a child, then a number of years ago I got a whiff from a passer-by which took me right back. I followed her and asked her what she was wearing. Then I bought some for my mum!

mrsbitaly · 21/02/2023 18:57

I tend to wear light refreshing perfumes in the day and heavier perfumes of I'm going out

So1invictus · 21/02/2023 20:11

@ComfortablyDazed ohhh which one? The old Guerlains are magnificent. ❤️

FarmCat31 · 21/02/2023 20:27

I wear perfume every day, I have some cheaper ones that are my every day work perfumes, and a few that are more expensive or special that I wear on days I need a little ‘boost’

ouch321 · 21/02/2023 20:31

Every day of course

Some are more suited to evening times and some suit different seasons.

SoAndSoSaidSo · 21/02/2023 20:39

Every day, have day ones and night ones.
Have 2 day ones I alternate for when in office and one I usually wear when working from home. I love the freshness of shower and a fresh smelling perfume.

SoAndSoSaidSo · 21/02/2023 20:41

Allblackeverythingalways · 21/02/2023 15:44

Only Flower by Kenzo, but I'm the only person I know that wears it, my friends often say I smell like parma violets (which I'm not keen on... 🤣)

One of my favourite ones. Need get it again.

SoAndSoSaidSo · 21/02/2023 20:42

NeedWineNow · 21/02/2023 16:20

I do, every day, even if I'm just indoors in 'scruffs'.

I've got some inexpensive ones - Avon Little Black Dress, SJP Lovely and Next Eau Nude for during the day, and Estee Lauder Modern Muse and Beautiful Belle for the evening. My favourite is Chanel Allure but that's got so expensive, as have the Estee Lauder ones. I'm looking for something mid range so if anyone had any ideas I'd be grateful!

I use Allure as a night one.

Thinkbiglittleone · 21/02/2023 20:46

Everyday, I mix it up to how I feel. It really daytime ones and date night ones.

Konfetka · 21/02/2023 20:46

Before bed after bathing/showering and mornings if I'm staying at home.

I don't like to smell other people so I don't inflict my scent on others.

heatdeath · 21/02/2023 20:51

day & night! I use perfume when I get dressed & again when I get ready for bed ... I don't think I've ever not worn it daily as an adult. It is the only 'beauty' thing I do without thinking & never skip.

wineymummy · 21/02/2023 20:52

Every day. But they nearly all come from Lidl so cost peanuts!!

Nooyoiknooyoik · 21/02/2023 20:58

I’ve stopped using perfume (as opposed to eau de toilette) because I hate the way it goes stale on my coat/scarf and any clothes which can’t be flung in the wash.
Does anyone else find this and how do you get round it?
Also there are so many scents now I find it impossible to choose.

Sobekneferu · 21/02/2023 21:10

Every day but different scents for different occasions and seasons. For example I prefer spicy orientals for chilly weather evenings and rose for summer nights. Daytime would be something lighter like a powdery or woody florals, again depending on season.

It probably comes down to preference if you want to have one signature scent that goes with your style or you like to wear many different styles to fit moods and what you're doing

eatdrinkandbemerry · 21/02/2023 21:18

Everyday because i don't feel fully dressed without

WellTidy · 21/02/2023 21:19

Every day. A 50ml bottle lasts me for six months, even using it every day. A bargain! I’ve worn perfume every day since I was 13yo and started with Loulou. I alternate two, one for spring/summer and one for autumn/winter.

AuntieMarys · 21/02/2023 22:13

ComfortablyDazed · 21/02/2023 18:46

Every day. I get given perfume as a gift a lot, so have more than I can get through.

I have a regular scent that I’ve been wearing for ~30 years, but I use it more sparingly these days, as I’m sure it’s going to be discontinued. It’s an old Guerlain one that I’ve never known anyone else to wear. It can’t be commercially viable to keep making it!

I love Chamade

mathanxiety · 21/02/2023 22:54

Yes, every day.
I don't feel dressed without perfume.

Sadlifter · 21/02/2023 22:59

I wear apres l'ondee and eke it out @ComfortablyDazed

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