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A WOW perfume that lasts???

95 replies

BaconAndAvocado · 30/11/2023 15:31

I love La Vie Est Belle and Angel because of the fragrance but also because of how long they last on my skin and how much other people, as well as myself, can smell them.

It needs to make a statement and pack a punch....subtlety is verboten!

Any ideas??

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HeliumChestedTrollop · 30/11/2023 15:32

I use Opium, its my fav for over 30 years

ShennyInfinity · 30/11/2023 15:40

Youth Dew by Esteelauder and Aromatics Elixer by Clinique, they both last all day.

tomatoontoast · 30/11/2023 15:44

Euphoria

Portish · 30/11/2023 15:45

Another 13 by Le Labo. Pricey but has amazing lasting power and smells gorgeous

usernother · 30/11/2023 15:48

Byredo perfume lasts for ages.

Deathraystare · 30/11/2023 16:05

@ShennyInfinity

I used to wear Youth Dew years ago then got fed up of it as everyone was wearing it. I smelt it on someone today and thought Mmmmm nice!

BaconAndAvocado · 30/11/2023 16:19

OOhh I’ve got some sniffing to do at Boots tomorrow!

ShennyInfinity what kind of smell is the Clinique perfume? I remember stopping someone and asking what her perfume was and it was this one, so very strong whatever it smelt like!

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Lottapianos · 30/11/2023 16:19

Longevity is really important for me with a fragrance too. I don't want to have to reapply during the day. I never buy eau de toilette, always go for eau de parfum as it lasts way better

At the moment, I'm absolutely loving NEXT Cashmere - it a gorgeous powdery fragrance that lasts all day on me and develops beautifully. Apart from that, Opium EDP and Tom Ford Bitter Peach EDP are probably my longest lasting perfumes

WhineyVaginey · 30/11/2023 16:21

Any by Tom Ford. Private blend White Suede, glorious.

dullandgrey · 30/11/2023 16:49

Not everyone's cup of tea but I absolutely love halfeti by Penhaligons and it lasts absolutely ages on me and for days on my clothes until I wash them!

Pekkala · 30/11/2023 16:54

Chanel 'Coromandel' - perfect winter perfume

SleepingisanArt · 30/11/2023 17:00

Hermes Elixir des Merveilles

LadyOfTheCanyon · 30/11/2023 17:11

If you want something that people can smell in the next room, try Aromatics Elixr, Portrait of a lady or the now ubiquitous Baccarat Rouge 540.

I'd also put Flowerbomb in that category.

FreshWinterMorning · 30/11/2023 17:12

Chanelle Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum.

MooMinCow · 30/11/2023 17:14

Second Coromandel by Chanel or original Coco (not the Mademoiselle) Both lovely long lasting spicy oriental fragrances. If you want more floral the original Narcisso Rodriguez ‘For Her’ is beautiful too

43ontherocksporfavor · 30/11/2023 17:15

It’s always the heavy, cloying perfumes that last like some mentioned on here. I like bergamot and vetiver style ( Cristalle, Diorella, Eau Dynamisante) and they don’t last. I wish something would make a strong version of these lighter scents if that’s not impossible!

43ontherocksporfavor · 30/11/2023 17:16

Though I do like Aromatics by Clinique I think

MalagaNights · 30/11/2023 17:17

I love a power fragrance too.
Some of my favourites are:

Samsara Guerlain
Chamade Guerlain
Shalimar Guerlain
( I love Guerlain such high quality fragrance)
Coco Chanel
Amarige Givenchy

allhellcantstopusnow · 30/11/2023 17:19

Any of the Dries Van Notens.

motherstongue · 30/11/2023 17:34

I wear Constantinople by Penhaligan and it lasts all day. Consistently get people asking what I’m wearing and complimenting it.

CorneliaStreet · 30/11/2023 19:33

Scherzo by Miller Harris

Beaverbridge · 30/11/2023 19:35

Another vote for Clinique Aromatics Elixir.

NegativNancy · 30/11/2023 19:36

I second Halfeti by Penhaligon - it's stunning. Also on the list is Ultraviolet by Paco Rabanne. It's an old one but people comment when I wear it.

IReallyMissPrince · 30/11/2023 19:42

If you like those strong, sweet perfumes I’m not sure you’ll like some of the suggestions here. Some of them are strong, yes, but very different to Angel and LVEB.

Other designer/mainstream fragrances that fall into this category for me:

La Nuit Tresor
D&G The One
Elie Saab Girl of Now
JPG Scandal

If you want something cheaper and available online, try the Sofia Vergara fragrances.

If you want to splash out, Love by Kilian and Parfum de Marley do high end, sweet and nuclear women’s fragrances very well.

LongTermLurker · 30/11/2023 19:51

Montale perfumes tend to have massive longevity. Sounds like Chocolate Greedy might be the sort of thing you like?