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Scent that people have stopped you and asked what it is

233 replies

itwillworkoutintheend · 08/06/2023 21:24

Just that really. I'd love to know what scent you have worn that others have commented positively on, or where strangers have asked what perfume it is.
Please let me know which brand/names that have elicited this reaction and whether from a man or a woman?

Over the years, I've been receiving positive comments for:
Issey Miyake
Le Labo Santal
Chloe

You?

OP posts:
Storynanny1 · 08/06/2023 21:28

Calvin Klein obsession - I’ve worn it since it came out in the 80’s and still love it. Very long lasting and people have often asked me what it is

SphincterSaysWhat · 08/06/2023 21:30

Jo Malone Red Roses - it's actually unreal how often I'm stopped!

LT2 · 08/06/2023 21:30

Elie saab girl of now. Always get compliments when I wear that one and I have tonnes of different perfumes!

mynameiscalypso · 08/06/2023 21:31

Le Lobo Santal for me too. I honestly am not sure whether I really like it myself but it always gets positive comments.

StarDolphins · 08/06/2023 21:32

La vie est belle & miss dior always gets compliments for me!

cpphelp · 08/06/2023 21:34

Coco mademoiselle - nowadays

Previously:
A L'Oréal hair mousse which I can't remember
And a Clinique (I think!) perfume that I wore as a late teen/early 20's (20 yrs ago) which got a lot of compliments.

WellThisIsFun1 · 08/06/2023 21:34

Jicky and Coromandel

MandyMotherOfBrian · 08/06/2023 21:35

Sisley - L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert
and
Loewe Aire Anthesis

both asked about by women

Puppylucky · 08/06/2023 21:35

Charlie Blue (!) Boudoir and Gloria

Starred7 · 08/06/2023 21:36

Baccarat Rouge

almost every time I go out in public it gets a mention and also identified regularly

CatfoodOzymandias · 08/06/2023 21:37

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. It's very fresh and light

TheFormidableMrsC · 08/06/2023 21:38

Paul Smith Rose and &OtherStories Sicilian Sunset.

StartinOverAgain · 08/06/2023 21:38

Amber by Laboratory Perfumes. I've worn it for years and I think most weeks someone still asks me and then looks puzzled as they've not heard of it.

Oblomov23 · 08/06/2023 21:38

Lancôme Tresor La Nuit. I've had 6 people compliment me, so it must suit me.

theemmadilemma · 08/06/2023 21:39

Boss Orange.

Ilovetea42 · 08/06/2023 21:39

Chloe I also get a lot of compliments on.

Discobabe98 · 08/06/2023 21:40

Billie Eilish- Eilish, surprisingly!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/06/2023 21:41

Clinique Happy
Paul Smith Rose
Penhaligons Helfeti

TheCreamTeaWasFromMe · 08/06/2023 21:43

I used to get compliments about Marc Jacobs Lola. Sadly discontinued but I really liked it!

Assignedtoworryyourmother · 08/06/2023 21:43

Of all the ones I wear/have worn, the one I am complimented on most is Miss Dior.

RoysSisterShireeSauce · 08/06/2023 21:44

Naxos Xerjoff

AlaskaThunderfuckHiiiiiiiii · 08/06/2023 21:44

byredo gypsy water (a dupe but a brilliant one which is identical)
bacarat rouge
and my all time favourite Gucci Flora which is discontinued 😭

mayorofcasterbridge · 08/06/2023 21:44

Marc Jacobs Decadence

BlairAtholl · 08/06/2023 21:45

Coco Mademoiselle and years ago Beautiful by Estee lauder

jannier · 08/06/2023 21:45

Alien