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Perfume recommendations

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NailsHairNipsHeels · 10/05/2023 18:50

I'm on the hunt for a new perfume that won't break the bank. My recent favourites

Jo Malone wood sage & sea salt
Jo Malone myrrh & tonka
Molecule 01
Baccarat rouge 540

I like quite strong, heady scents, nothing floral or anything too sweet. Nothing has really captured me recently so hoping for recommendations

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Niftythrifter · 10/05/2023 19:00

You could Google Zara and Marks and Spencer dupes for high end perfumes and try those.

tikkanaan · 10/05/2023 19:00

Juliette has a gun - sample set. Absolutely gorgeous and not ridiculously priced for a small size

poppypetal · 10/05/2023 20:21

I have very similar perfume tastes to you, I have all of the ones you mentioned apart from JM myrrh & tonka. Have you tried Lady Vengeance by Juliette has a gun? I think you might like that. I also like Penhaligon's Luna, although I think you may find that too sweet?

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NailsHairNipsHeels · 10/05/2023 20:44

Thank you for the recommendations.

I'll hunt out the discovery set to hopefully find a new favourite.

I don't actually mind sweet perfumes my absolute favourite was guerlain my insolence which was pure Parma violets but sadly discontinued

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rainraingoawaay · 10/05/2023 20:50

I think Le Labo could have a few nice ones for you? Their Santal is lovely, as is Labdanem. Creed also do some very strong heady ladies scents, but to me they need to be smelt in person definitely to decide. Similarly Maison Crivelli (hibiscus mahajid is a personal fave).

I also love and have all of the perfumes on your list so hopefully have a similar nose!

Fgfgfg · 10/05/2023 21:00

NailsHairNipsHeels · 10/05/2023 20:44

Thank you for the recommendations.

I'll hunt out the discovery set to hopefully find a new favourite.

I don't actually mind sweet perfumes my absolute favourite was guerlain my insolence which was pure Parma violets but sadly discontinued

https://www.escentual.com/guerlain/fragrances-for-women/insolence/pp-4659/
https://www.escentual.com/guerlain/fragrances-for-women/insolence/pp-9554/
My favourite perfume store has more than 20 bottles of each in stock

GUERLAIN Insolence Eau de Toilette Spray

Impertinent Insolence. L'Insolence is a spark in the eyes, an intrepid smile that knows no fear and fears no one, an amused silence. It's a bearing; a careless grace; an ironic elegance. She is bold, with style to boot! To top it off, for

https://www.escentual.com/guerlain/fragrances-for-women/insolence/pp-4659

Fraggiola · 10/05/2023 21:07

Noir Pour femme Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford

ArielManto43 · 11/05/2023 00:16

If you like BR540, you may well also like Trajan by Electimuss London.

Sunnyjen · 20/11/2023 01:55

Oooo I also love heady perfumes. Off the top of my head…

Nasomatto Baroanda (boozy…gorgeous!)
Diptyque Eau Duelle (a fav for winter, warm and spicy with incense)
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (sexy and quite…rugged?)
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady (it is rose but it’s so balsamic and spicy that it’s certainly not a typical floral)
Fragrance du Bois Santal Complet
Byredo Sellier

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