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Clean smelling perfume

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abracadabra1980 · 02/07/2024 21:46

My favourite smell is Dove Men's Cotton Fresh deodorant. It just smells so soapy and clean. I also love the smell of fresh outdoor dried linen.
Is there any perfume that replicates these smells - I've really gone off perfume as I've aged and I'd like to find one a fresh, clean scent? Any ideas? Thanks Mumsnetters!

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Orangeslemon · 02/07/2024 22:58

I second Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning! It’s a perfect freshly washed linen scent

Domoda · 02/07/2024 22:59

Ooh, following for inspiration

Allshallbewell2021 · 02/07/2024 23:00

friggingnora · 02/07/2024 22:31

Clarins Eau Dynamisante. Just smells clean and fresh. I can't wear most perfume but love this.
Also watching with interest for other ideas.

F*riggingnora!

100%!!!
Me too!!*

spikeandbuffy · 02/07/2024 23:01

This is my fave perfume category!

Replica lazy Sunday morning - more floral to me but still clean
Replica bubble bath - a bit sharper, more masculine but I'm addicted
J lo glow - reminds me of out of the shower with white dove soap
Clean reserve - huge range of scents, often on eBay or in TK maxx for a tenner and the best laundry/soap scents around

Link to some of them

www.allbeauty.com/brands/clean-beauty-collective.list

Full range and scent quiz

www.cleanbeauty.com/collections/fragrance

Duh · 02/07/2024 23:01

I know it’s wrong but JLo Glow is the ‘cleanest’ smelling perfume I can think of. It’s my guilty pleasure.

toomanyjobsforonewoman · 02/07/2024 23:02

Jlo glow is fresh

loropianalover · 02/07/2024 23:03

Margiela Replica - Bubble Bath.

RampantIvy · 02/07/2024 23:04

Following. I love clean fresh smells and am so difficult to please perfume-wise.

DramaAlpaca · 02/07/2024 23:04

MintsPi · 02/07/2024 22:25

Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

Yes, it's lovely. Sailing Day is good, too.

My current favourite freshie is Versense by Versace.

thingymijigi · 02/07/2024 23:04

Oh wow, they still sell Jlo Glow? I used to love that! The Miami edition was even better.

DramaAlpaca · 02/07/2024 23:06

For a budget option, try M&S. I really rate their fragrances. Soft Iris is a beautiful, gentle, light floral.

spikeandbuffy · 02/07/2024 23:06

You might like Ouai - Dean street too

spikeandbuffy · 02/07/2024 23:08

Sorry last one Grin

This is probably what I wear most if I want laundry (for soap I go with replica bubble bath)

www.4160tuesdays.com/4160tuesdaysscentshop/cat_1826723-Freshly-Laundered.html

DisgruntledPelican · 02/07/2024 23:22

@SoapCollector it was in Savers! <I am not very classy and can’t afford Jo Malone>

StormingNorman · 02/07/2024 23:23

Allshallbewell2021 · 02/07/2024 23:00

F*riggingnora!

100%!!!
Me too!!*

This is my pick me up. Tired? Spritz. Poorly? Spritz. Gloomy? Spritz.

Noseybookworm · 02/07/2024 23:23

Haven't worn perfume in years but I used to like Elizabeth Arden Green Tea and Ô de Lancome

SoapCollector · 02/07/2024 23:26

DisgruntledPelican · 02/07/2024 23:22

@SoapCollector it was in Savers! <I am not very classy and can’t afford Jo Malone>

Thanks @DisgruntledPelican I'll have a look next time I'm in there, not smelt O2 for years. I haven't got the real Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin I've got the Aldi copy! 😁

Lightningrain · 02/07/2024 23:26

I came to suggest L’eau d’Issey but it’s already been mentioned a couple of times.

Milkand2sugarsplease · 02/07/2024 23:29

Another fan of D&G Light Blue. My all time fave along with Carolina Herrera Sexy 212 and Cacherel Noa

Nottogetapenny · 02/07/2024 23:33

Philosophy Pure Grace! Perfect for every day. Lovely fresh smell and not overpowering.

mommatoone · 02/07/2024 23:42

Eccentric molecules.
Ralph Lauren Blue.
The white company-Seychelles.
Cerutti 1881.
Tommy Girl.

abracadabra1980 · 02/07/2024 23:44

Thanks everyone for some great suggestions. I used to like CK One and Chanel Chance but want to try something new/ask for on my birthday.

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mommatoone · 02/07/2024 23:51

abracadabra1980 · 02/07/2024 23:44

Thanks everyone for some great suggestions. I used to like CK One and Chanel Chance but want to try something new/ask for on my birthday.

OP, there's a site (possibly a few) where you can by samples of any perfume you fancy, saves you splurging on a big bottle and not liking it😬x

bossybloss · 02/07/2024 23:54

Blackcats7 · 02/07/2024 22:26

l’eau d’issey smells very clean and fresh, reminds me of cold water - weird as water doesn’t have a smell!

M and S used to have a dupe of that called Isis. They changed the name to Aqua I think . It’s lovely 🥰

RantyMcRanterton · 03/07/2024 00:00

Arran Aromatics After The Rain is a left field suggestion from me.