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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:
Almahart · 09/06/2023 08:22

Chanel Cristalle, my all time fave

Eau de Rochas, really lovely underrated scent

GettingStuffed · 09/06/2023 08:31

Eternity reflection, I did a spritz in Superdrug because I had forgotten to put perfume on.

whumpthereitis · 09/06/2023 08:49

Cairo by Penhaligon’s, Black Orchid by Tom Ford, and Cuir Ottoman by Parfum d’Empire.

Catspyjamas17 · 09/06/2023 08:51

Chloe Narcisse

itwillworkoutintheend · 09/06/2023 10:50

Rainbowshit · 09/06/2023 00:14

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.

Agree. The one most people have commented on and I seem to instinctively want to smell my wrist but still not sure if I love it. I'd love to find a scent I LOVE and others like too.
I like JM Salt/Sage but DH thinks it smells of insect repellent😂!

OP posts:
LeatherSkirt82 · 09/06/2023 13:22

D&G L'Imperatrice
YSL Manifesto
Penhaligons Empressa

Wotwotwotwotwot · 09/06/2023 14:06

Eau des Merveilles by Hermes. Men seen to love it which I find odd because it's not a very feminine one.

Crikeyalmighty · 09/06/2023 14:18

@TheMurderousGoose oh that's interesting- they used to do a lovely dupe for Chloe Roses -

gettingolderbutcooler · 09/06/2023 14:38

Cherry blossom by L'Occitaine

Verv · 09/06/2023 14:46

I always wear mens fragrances but the ones people stop and ask me about have been
Ralph Lauren Safari for men which imo is one of the GOAT fragrances.
Penhalligons Sartorial
and Creed Virgin Island Water.

Isitisit · 09/06/2023 14:49

Chanel Chance

Deathraystare · 09/06/2023 15:18

@Storynanny1 ·
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

Really???? It smells like Cooper's fly spray to me!

bohovibe · 09/06/2023 15:37

@egowise ohhh I've not heard that. It's my favourite perfume. I just looked on the mj website and it's not listed. Where is it sold please?

Minikievs · 09/06/2023 15:56

La Vie Est Belle

egowise · 09/06/2023 16:45

bohovibe · 09/06/2023 15:37

@egowise ohhh I've not heard that. It's my favourite perfume. I just looked on the mj website and it's not listed. Where is it sold please?

www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/20408-marc-jacobs-decadence-eau-de-parfum-100ml?abref=GoogleShoppingFdExcludedBrandsGoogle&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=cpc&ref=%7Badtype%7D&gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxk-5J2dfTt7d8-u3YdanW2gRFn6bJJieNB-qhPXos46dYDSrHTDVbBBoCswMQAvD_BwE

I was so happy it came back. The others haven't though, as I liked divine for daytime.

Ancientdecs · 09/06/2023 16:48

Can anyone recommend a really fruity/zesty/tropical type of perfume they've been asked about?

Yes, i have teenagery tastes.

TattiePants · 09/06/2023 16:51

I used to get stopped a lot when I wore either Versus by Versace or Yohji Yamamoto years ago. DH did say I smelt good this morning wearing MM Replica’s Lazy Sunday Morning.

florenceandthemac · 09/06/2023 16:59

TheCreamTeaWasFromMe · 08/06/2023 21:43

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

I miss this so much

tommyshelbysbunnit · 09/06/2023 17:15

Sublime

ninetieseyebrows · 09/06/2023 17:36

Le Feu d'Issey Issey Miyake, sadly discontinued but I have discovered that Etra Etro Etro smells practically the same.
Light Blue Dolce & Gabbana, had to stop wearing it work work as creepy guy kept saying how gorgeous I smelt every time I walked past him

mayorofcasterbridge · 09/06/2023 17:37

Delighted to hear they brought it back - I hadn't realised they did that. Love Decadence.

TedLasto · 09/06/2023 17:40

Glossier You - always gets comments. I think it's perfectly fine but not my favourite but I get asked almost every time I wear it.

CatChant · 09/06/2023 18:02

Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville à l’Aube

IDidntFloatUpTheLaganInABubble · 09/06/2023 18:49

Verv · 09/06/2023 14:46

I always wear mens fragrances but the ones people stop and ask me about have been
Ralph Lauren Safari for men which imo is one of the GOAT fragrances.
Penhalligons Sartorial
and Creed Virgin Island Water.

@Verv absolutely agree about Safari. Reminds me of an old flame and I love it!

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