Please find me a perfume!

[Househunter16]

I've not worn perfume for many years and now, going through a divorce, want to find a new 'me' and a new scent.

I really don't know where to start, but I know I dislike sweet, heavy overpowering perfumes (I remember I really didn't like 'Poison' when it was a thing). When I was in my '20s I adored Paris by YSL and I've tried various Chanel fragrances over the years and Aqua di Parma 'Rosa Nobile' which I loved, but which reminds me of my ExH.

Any ideas gratefully received! I don't want to spend an absolute fortune but am happy to be tempted...Thanks. BTW I'm a young 62!

I've got in M and S Iris today and I keep thinking what's the gorgeous smell 😻 oh it's me!!

https://www.marksandspencer.com/soft-iris-eau-de-toilette-100ml/p/hbp60530130

Perhaps the ‘new you’ is open to adventure? Why not have a look at all the sampling options at:

Bloom Perfume

Absolutely no need to settle on just one scent.

www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/p/aqua-allegoria-florabloom---eau-de-toilette-P014803.html

Dolce and Gabbama Light Blue. It's the perfume for people who don't like perfume.

The D&G Light Blue Intense version is even nicer. Recently discovered Bulgari Magolia Sensuel, very warm and lovely.

Thanks all! Some fab suggestions.

@Attelina Thank you! I've just remembered I had the Aqua Allegoria Mandarine & Basil years ago which I loved. Didn't know they were still available!
I think a trip to John Lewis is in order...

I got The Saltworks discovery box as a gift and I love it. You get 10 sample size bottles and a £25 voucher off a full sized bottle. The perfumes are really long lasting and smell gorgeous.

thesaltworkscompany.com/products/discover-set?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADfO4X5NB-ZYPxM0MP5Npt_EneULY&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6pagrbyniQMVsKVQBh21WwAoEAQYASABEgJuv_D_BwE

I like the Maison margiela replica perfumes. They smell like their names , so by the fireside is smoky and leather. Beach walk is fresh and has a salty sort of tang.

You can get a set of samples for around £60

Came here to recommend this! I have Chanel Coco mademoiselle and it's an excellent dupe

I think you should forget about consciously shopping for a perfume for the new you and just let it happen naturally. For example when you are waiting to meet for a nice lunch with a friend and squirt a few in a department store and one sticks out that you want to buy type of thing so that you have a perfume you can associate with a nice memory. Maybe stash a bit of cash specifically for the purpose.

I prefer complex citrus scents. Try Jo Malone orange bitters

I've rediscovered Ysatis

It's so personal that I'd get a discovery box to start before buying a bigger bottle.

Depending on your budget, Byredo do a 24 sample scent library + voucher to buy a 50ml bottle for £180.

Vyrao is an interesting brand that does a discovery box of 5 large samples for £79.

Floral street and maison margiela are Other brands I'd recommend that do the sample boxes.

I went to Next today as I like some of their perfumes. A purse size each for £6 so I got Cashmere, Nude and Paradise. Perfectly fine. I am not a perfume snob. Yes my favourite is Mitsouko (Guerlain) but if a perfume smells good I don't mind if it is a cheapie. I have had Cashmere and nude before and the Just Pink and some other Next ones. I think they are ideal for any age and would make good stocking fillers for teens etc.

Gosh that is a blast from the past! I used to use that ! Had forgotten the name .

Dyptique!

I bought tiny testers on eBay of any I thought I would like, few pounds each and lasted four or five days at least. I'n nearly 62...

I've gone onto the Small Aromas website and ordered several 1ml samples which are very reasonable. It's a real selection and I'm excited to see whether any of them are for me! Thanks to everyone for their input.