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Powdery perfume

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toucaninjapan · 20/03/2023 06:32

Can anyone recommend a perfume with strong powdery notes?
I have googled powdery perfumes and Guerlain's Insolence looks promising, however there's no place nearby where I could go check the actual smell and I'm kinda reluctant to order it without trying... Does anyone have it?

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efeslight · 27/03/2023 15:41

Been following this thread as I love Prada infusion Iris perfume but it seems so expensive these days.
Anyone know of a good deal?
Will try some of the other recommendations too

MissMissive · 27/03/2023 16:31

efeslight · 27/03/2023 15:41

Been following this thread as I love Prada infusion Iris perfume but it seems so expensive these days.
Anyone know of a good deal?
Will try some of the other recommendations too

Perfume Parlour do a great tribute https://www.perfume-parlour.co.uk/coloured-extract-for-women-0349

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efeslight · 27/03/2023 19:16

Thank you Missmissive!

Nebulosity · 27/03/2023 19:37

Penhaligon’s The Coveted Duchess Rose is a beautiful powdery rose. But so pricy!

Laiste · 27/03/2023 19:41

Bandanadrama · 21/03/2023 13:18

Another vote for J-lo glow.

And another.

1wilma1 · 27/03/2023 19:56

I think Oscar de la Renta has a powdery scent, it's one of my favourites but it's not a perfume I hear mentioned much.

ChocAuVin · 27/03/2023 20:30

L’heure Bleue by Guerlain

evilharpy · 27/03/2023 21:05

1wilma1 · 27/03/2023 19:56

I think Oscar de la Renta has a powdery scent, it's one of my favourites but it's not a perfume I hear mentioned much.

It's a beautiful perfume and quite unlike anything else. I had a bottle of it years ago and funny enough have been contemplating treating myself to a bottle recently.

EvelynBeatrice · 27/03/2023 21:12

Much depends on what you mean by powdery. To me, the most beautiful powdery smell is the dry down/ end of L’interdit by Givenchy - unfortunately I can’t stand the plasticky opening and mid notes. And La Vie Est Belle is also powdery - but too sweet for me. I don’t like ‘baby powder’ wet nappy bag type powders either. Someone on here recommended Guerlain’s mens Habit Rouge - I duly purchased it taking a chance and loathed it! Likewise Lalique’s Satine wasn’t it either! I have tried all the Guerlains mentioned above and find none of them are what I consider ‘powdery’. I like the make up powdery type smell, if you know what I mean. There’s a Next cheap perfume called ‘Candied Flowers’ that is very powdery but too sweet except for occasional use …
Please let me know if you find something good!

MalagaNights · 27/03/2023 21:22

L,'Instant Magic by Guerlain is pure baby powder.

It was a flanker for L'instant, then they discontinued it for a while before bringing it back due to demand.

Shalimar l'eau is also powdery, it's a sweet lemony iris. My favourite.

Kenzo flower is the biggest powder bomb though. They did a dupe in Aldi a while back called Flowery Red it's very good and lasts.

EvelynBeatrice · 27/03/2023 21:29

It’s so personal! I tried Kenzo Flower on three occasions and found it pretty sour and unpleasant rather than powdery….

EvelynBeatrice · 27/03/2023 21:32

Is Oscar de la Renta a makeup powdery smell or ‘baby powder’ smell? Thanks

1wilma1 · 27/03/2023 22:12

EvelynBeatrice · 27/03/2023 21:32

Is Oscar de la Renta a makeup powdery smell or ‘baby powder’ smell? Thanks

I'd say it has a hint of baby powder fragrance but it's not the over powering element, it's a fresh clean scent.

Jbck · 27/03/2023 22:41

Also came to say Narciso Rodriguez Poudré. Not as sweet as some already mentioned.

wondabar · 28/03/2023 01:06

I recently got Chanel 19 Poudré and absolutely love it. I have had many compliments on it. It is just beautiful!

toucaninjapan · 28/03/2023 13:19

So I've received Salvatore Ferragamo's Signorina and it smelled exactly what I was looking for. Sweet (but not overly sweet) makeup powder (without having any "powdery notes" officially tho, God knows why it smells this powdery to me. Is it mix of pannacotta with rose giving this strange effect?). I'm very pleased with my purchase, although Insolence is on my wishlist now and I'm planning to purchase it later. God it smells so awful in the bottle and so divine after you leave it on your skin for some time!

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SpringIntoChaos · 28/03/2023 13:35

Jo Loves (Jo Malone) 'Pink Vetiver' is a beautiful powdery scent ♥️♥️

TizerorFizz · 28/03/2023 16:33

I saw the pannacotta ingredient! Thick cream? The other components are more usual.

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