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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:
TigerDroveAgain · 08/06/2023 23:30

Kedu by Memo: always gets a reaction

evilharpy · 08/06/2023 23:35

All Saints Incense City - I've had a few comments on that, funnily enough all from men

Ariana Grande Cloud always gets comments.

SabrinaThwaite · 08/06/2023 23:36

I’ve only ever asked someone once what they were wearing, and it was Daisy by Marc Jacobs.

She smelled fabulous but I couldn’t get past the stupid TV ad.

Theskipisfull · 08/06/2023 23:37

Hardly anyone mentions my perfumes which makes me think they either die on me or smell dreadful on me which makes me a bit sad.

I've had a couple of comments on My Way Georgio Armani though recently which pleased me enormously. Oh and Si got one complement from a friend that I hugged which made me think I don't put enough on? I dread being that middle aged woman that's drenched in dreadful perfume making everyone gag though

IDidntFloatUpTheLaganInABubble · 08/06/2023 23:38

Vilhelm Parfumerie - Peony Couture
Le Labo - Another 13

ZeppelinTits · 08/06/2023 23:42

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.

Thank you so much for the recommendation of this company, I hadn't heard of them before. I might have just impulse bought Gorse in full size and a small sample bottle of Amber to try. 

Queeniewag · 08/06/2023 23:44

Dior Addict - been wearing for 25 years and get complimented every time. Hope they never discontinue it.

Rainbowshit · 08/06/2023 23:46

Le labo Santal 33

CandidClarisse · 08/06/2023 23:46

Stomacharmeleon · 08/06/2023 23:25

Sarah Jessica Parker - can't remember name
A perfume my daughter in law bought me from a souk in Kuwait. It's very strong and sandalwoody but I love it.
Princess by Vera wang
Prada candy

That will be Sarah Jessica Parker - Stash!

It's amazing but discontinued now I believe

LatteOneShotplease · 08/06/2023 23:50

Joy by Dior - often am asked what it is, or just tell me I smell nice.
By both men and women.
Most often the Intense version, but I wear both.
(The Intense reminds me of a favourite from the days when I went out on the town every week..... Allure Sensuelle; just one whiff, and I am right back to happier times. I do have a bottle (£90 last time I checked), but daren't start it - it is getting harder to find now.)

SaltedCaramelLife · 08/06/2023 23:51

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle and Jimmy Choo

ArabeI · 09/06/2023 00:02

Portrait of a Lady

SixOClock · 09/06/2023 00:09

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 08/06/2023 21:47

I complimented a colleague on her perfume once and she told me it was her washing powder 🤣

Less insulting than the other way round!

Rainbowshit · 09/06/2023 00:14

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.

Same here. I got it in a Liberty advent calendar. I didn't like it when I first smelled it. I then wore it once because I had nothing else to put on and after a while of wearing it I couldn't stop smelling my wrist.

847arc · 09/06/2023 00:26

Diorissimo, always by women

Saucepots · 09/06/2023 00:30

I know it’s not a fave on here, but Angel by Thierry Mugler.

All the time, usually by men.

It must just work on me. Maybe I’m a bit naff 😆

847arc · 09/06/2023 00:42

Same here with Angel! @Saucepots I don’t wear it very often any more but it still gets the same reaction when I do.

DramaAlpaca · 09/06/2023 01:04

@847arc I so want to love Diorissimo, on paper it's very me, but it doesn't work on my skin at all sadly.

@Saucepots I resisted even sniffing Angel for years, thought it sounded awful. Then I tried it, it's amazing and really suits me. So if you're naff, I am too Grin

Alien, on the other hand, urghh!

wanttokickoffbutcant · 09/06/2023 01:12

Lacoste Pink
Clinique Happy

My daughter wears SJP Lovely and it smells "lovely" on her - does not work on me!

kwetu · 09/06/2023 01:21

Ghost (deep night) always get asked!

beachcitygirl · 09/06/2023 02:07

Two perfumes I always get compliments on
Obsession Calvin Klein - men
Sol de Janeiro number 62 (pistachio & salted caramel ) - women

My own favourite Hermes 24 rue de fabourg, no one ever mentions but I love it 🤷🏻‍♀️

wishiwasacollie · 09/06/2023 06:52

Le labo Another 13

heartsinvisiblefury · 09/06/2023 07:45

J'adore by Dior

Ratonastick · 09/06/2023 07:52

Came on to say Molecule 01 too. I bought it after a previous thread on here, can barely smell it on myself (bit soapy, that’s it). But get lovely comments semi-regularly.

StartinOverAgain · 09/06/2023 08:13

@ZeppelinTits you're very welcome! My friend has worn their Tonka for the same amount of time and we both get lots of comments - hope you like!

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