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Heavy perfume advice

40 replies

Wavyforecast · 01/01/2025 20:58

Hi all, can anyone recommend a heavy perfume like the original Gucci? It’s no longer made and I’m nearing the end of the bottle.

It is a heavy perfume and I love that type of smell. Any suggestions?

I have liked obsession in the past and opium.

Thank you in advance.

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Ichangedmynameonce · 01/01/2025 21:08

Alien by Thierry Mugler is quite heavy and v nice

TuesdaysAreBest · 01/01/2025 21:11

Guerlain do some of the best but they are pricey. I like Samsara and Mitsouko.

Garlicnorth · 01/01/2025 21:18

Agree about Alien. I also like Black Opium and nearly all the Tauer fragrances, particularly l'Air du Desert.

Littletinytarzanswingingfromanosehair · 01/01/2025 21:19

The Kayali fragrances can be quite heavy.
I have burning cherry which has a deep smell.
YSL libre intense is a good shout for a heavier choice.

lovelysunshine22 · 01/01/2025 21:23

Creed Carmina but it's pricey

luckylavender · 01/01/2025 21:23

Coco Chanel

Itsallgonesideways · 01/01/2025 21:25

Desert Eden by Estee Lauder is a heavy musk rose based scent, very expensive though at almost £130.

mnahmnah · 01/01/2025 21:26

Poison by Dior

HolidayBrochure · 01/01/2025 21:28

Obsession by ck. A classic.

holidayfever2024 · 01/01/2025 22:56

I don't know the Gucci one but if it's heavy you want then I have to offer you Portrait of a Lady by Frederick Maille.
It's a bit marmite as it's very intense but worth a sniff!

WhereAreWeNow · 01/01/2025 23:01

Coco Chanel

SameSameNo · 01/01/2025 23:03

Narcisso Rodgriguez
Anything with Oud is very heavy

JC03745 · 01/01/2025 23:05

Arpege.

My aunt used to love heavier perfumes like opium and I'd always buy her a duty free bottle of Arpege when I'd fly home from abroad.

Itsallgonesideways · 02/01/2025 18:05

Libre by Yves Saint Laurent

MissAtomicBomb1 · 02/01/2025 18:21

Alien or Angel if you like a sweeter smell.
They are both quite marmite but I love them!

Imposter1212 · 02/01/2025 18:25

Jean Paul Gautier La Belle.

I nearly skipped it as online reviews talked about a light summer fragrance. Tried it in duty free and I disagree that its light and would class it as a heavy fragrance.

destiel00 · 02/01/2025 18:26

Perfume parlour do an eau de gucci dupe called Florence scent
It's very good!

SE20schools · 02/01/2025 18:27

Coromandel by Chanel Exclusif

Chocolately · 02/01/2025 18:28

Paloma Picasso. I wore it for a long time, but I have found it way too heavy lately. Quite inexpensive.

Or, Estée Lauder Knowing is a good one.

SwedishEdith · 02/01/2025 19:07

I bought Youth Dew blind a few years ago when on offer at John Lewis. A winter heady perfume, for me. And I love heavy perfumes like Opium.

XiCi · 02/01/2025 19:13

Narciso Rodriguez - the one in the black bottle
YSL Libre
Dolce & Gabbana The One
Estee Lauder Modern Muse
Roberto Cavalli

Wavyforecast · 02/01/2025 21:08

Oooh this is amazing. Thank you everyone. I really appreciate all of the suggestions!

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Wavyforecast · 02/01/2025 21:08

I have this one too. Love it.

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Wavyforecast · 02/01/2025 21:10

I have this one too, love it!

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stayathomer · 02/01/2025 21:10

If you send me the end of your Gucci I will forever be indebted to you- my god it was the best ever!!

I live for deep red by Hugo boss but would dump it if Gucci reappeared!!