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If you were only allowed to have ONE perfume for life which would it be and why?

239 replies

heartsinvisiblefury · 02/04/2025 18:24

As title says really. I think mine would be Halfeti because it’s the only one I’ve ever had compliments on.

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blizymitzy · 14/01/2026 10:58

Portrait of a lady by Frederick Malle

Ihateboris · 14/01/2026 12:04

Chanel coromandel become i get so many compliments when I'm wear it 😌

JohnWayneswife · 16/01/2026 14:10

Versace Yellow Diamonds Intense

FastFood · 16/01/2026 14:31

Spiritus Land by Miller & Bertaux for autumn / winter and Sun by Jil Sander for spring / summer.

But if was REALLY only one, Spiritus Land.

Seagullstopitnow · 17/01/2026 13:36

Springhassprungxx · 02/04/2025 18:28

Flower by Kenzo

This has been my signature scent for over 20 years, im convinced they've changed it though!
It barely lasts any more!

Crispynoodle · 17/01/2026 13:38

Shay and blue blood oranges erm because it’s my fave!

Seagullstopitnow · 17/01/2026 13:59

SodYouIllGoOnMyOwn · 02/04/2025 20:47

Maybe Baby by Benefit was gorgeous and my favourite perfume ever. Alas now discontinued.

I have half a bottle of this left 😆 in don't use it any more, but can't bear to throw it away.
It reminds me of when Benefit was fun and quirky

kerstina · 18/01/2026 21:51

I would have said Classique by Jean Paul gaultier but it doesn’t smell how it used to so I will say Hypnotic poison by Dior

DailyMaui · 18/01/2026 21:56

heartsinvisiblefury · 02/04/2025 18:24

As title says really. I think mine would be Halfeti because it’s the only one I’ve ever had compliments on.

Au Coeur Du Desert by Tauer Perfumes. The most sublime perfume I have ever worn and smells like nothing else out there. Every time I wear it I feel uplifted.

His L'Air Du Desert Marocain is also a masterpiece. Honestly, nothing else comes close to those two and I have hundreds of perfumes.

Cantonet · 19/01/2026 10:40

Mine's Clinique Wrappings for winter or Perfumer H Gold and Cristalle EDP in summer. Cristalle smells the same superficially but has nowhere near the depth & richness it used to have.

oilead · 19/01/2026 11:13

TwoWildlings · 02/04/2025 18:44

I think mine would be Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.

I first started wearing it in 2007 - I was at uni at the time. My dh (boyfriend back then) bought me it for Christmas and has bought me a bottle every year since! It brings back lots of happy memories.

It’s changed so much! Got a bottle for Christmas this year for nostalgia reasons and it was so disappointing

26inprogress · 19/01/2026 17:05

Le Labo rose 31, followed in close second by Le Labo The matcha, love them both so much!

spicemaiden · 19/01/2026 17:12

Penhaligon’s Halfeti.

MaterMetella · 19/01/2026 17:35

Lilac Path - Aerin

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