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Soft powdery perfume suggestions

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uncomfortablydumb60 · 15/07/2025 16:20

could anyone suggest any I might like if my “ signature scent” is YSL LIBRE which is light and mainly citrusy
id like to put one on my Christmas ideas list for my sons to buy for me
Many thanks for any replies

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ACupFullOfCrazy · 15/07/2025 16:21

I got told I smelt nice today, I am wearing Shalimar

chattyness · 15/07/2025 16:26

I love Libre and also love YSL Black Opium and Girl of Now by Elie Saab

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 15/07/2025 16:34

Glossier You is my favourite powdery, soft fragrance - the matching body cream is also lovely.

Ilovemyshed · 15/07/2025 16:36

I think Chanel No 5 smells powdery and slightly citrus

evtheria · 15/07/2025 16:37

I can’t remember what Libre smelt like, but soft/powdery:

Narciso Rodriguez - the pale pink, white or peach bottles
Diptyque - Fleur de peau

zebediahandthehook · 15/07/2025 16:42

The Perfume Society has a tool to help you find new scents. It’s especially useful an old favourite has been discontinued. Hope this helps.
https://perfumesociety.org/

The Perfume Society Welcome - The Perfume Society

The Perfume Society Welcome: Discover, Explore and Enjoy the world of fragrance and try something new with our Discovery Boxes of samples.

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evilharpy · 15/07/2025 16:42

When I think powdery I think of l'air du temps.

Stormroses · 15/07/2025 16:44

Chanel No5 is the ultimate powdery smell. But it's one people love or loathe, so try it first.

coolmum123 · 15/07/2025 16:44

Delina Exclusif by Parfum de Marly is soft and powdery.

Neverlookback32 · 15/07/2025 16:47

Narciso Rodriguez - for her Musc Nude. Its a beautiful comforting soft musk scent, perfect for autumn /winter

Moneymaybe · 15/07/2025 16:51

evtheria · 15/07/2025 16:37

I can’t remember what Libre smelt like, but soft/powdery:

Narciso Rodriguez - the pale pink, white or peach bottles
Diptyque - Fleur de peau

Came to recommend the narciso rodriguez pale pink bottle.

Firstshoes · 15/07/2025 16:51

Armani Elle. Lovely and powdery

kerstina · 15/07/2025 16:52

I like Libre too. I had a sample of memo Paris eau de parfum which I thought was nice and quite powdery. I also like hypnotic poison , Prada paradox,Jean Paul gaultier la belle .

CheerfulBunny · 15/07/2025 16:56

Dahlia Noir by Givenchy is baby powdery I always think. Chanel no.5 smelled powdery and soft on my dear late mum but it's sickly/soapy on me unfortunately 😔
Very by Valentino is powdery violets but I'm not sure you can buy it anymore.

Y2ker · 15/07/2025 17:04

Ilovemyshed · 15/07/2025 16:36

I think Chanel No 5 smells powdery and slightly citrus

I agree. It's smells exactly of powder to me (i get almonds from it rather than citrus though!)

CraftyNavySeal · 15/07/2025 17:11

Juliette Has a Gun Mmmm…
Smells like a nice warm sexy clean human

imadeitnice · 15/07/2025 17:14

Penhaligons The Favourite smells like baby powder to me.

SaintGermain · 15/07/2025 17:17

Penhaligon’s Luna.

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/p/luna-eau-de-toilette-100-ml--000000000065188651

PersephonePomegranate · 15/07/2025 17:17

For light and powdery, I'd say Chance Eau Tendre, Chanel.

Plexie · 15/07/2025 17:25

Chanel 19 Poudre (which I love) is the powdery version of Chanel 19 (which I don't like).

Peggysue14 · 15/07/2025 17:27

Molecule 01+ Iris is very nice also Narcisco Rodrigo Pure Musc.

Thunderpants88 · 15/07/2025 17:30

Please please buy Tocca Collette. I have literally had about 50 people stop me to ask when scent I am wearing-
men and women. It’s powdery and fresh just an unreal smell

peachandbloodorange · 15/07/2025 19:30

'Angel Dust' by Fugazzi is a gorgeous powdery musky citrus.

User37482 · 15/07/2025 19:32

Plexie · 15/07/2025 17:25

Chanel 19 Poudre (which I love) is the powdery version of Chanel 19 (which I don't like).

Love this but it is very much a skin scent for me and doesn’t last long.

ThoraHeard · 15/07/2025 19:34

Stormroses · 15/07/2025 16:44

Chanel No5 is the ultimate powdery smell. But it's one people love or loathe, so try it first.

Was going to say this. I love it but it’s quite strong and v distinctive so definitely one to try a few times before committing.