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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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deeahgwitch · 15/07/2025 22:15

Dana’s Love’s Baby Soft is gorgeous. I think it’s still available in the US.

CatChant · 15/07/2025 22:17

Divin Enfant by Etat Libre d’Orange

Rina66 · 15/07/2025 22:26

Guidance by Amouage is beautiful, very powdery but also £320, so hopefully they’re big boys with very good jobs!

LycheeFizz · 15/07/2025 23:02

@Sunnydaysarehereonceagain I recommend Penhaligons Artemisia as well, it’s my absolute favourite scent. I get so many compliments about it!

TheCatsBlanket · 15/07/2025 23:15

Sensuous Nude by Estée Lauder was the nicest powdery perfume I’ve ever known, but sadly I think it’s discontinued 🙁

Blingismything · 15/07/2025 23:18

Guerlain Shalimar. Donna Karan Cashmere Mist. Budget option JLo Glow.

Ipadannie · 15/07/2025 23:22

After a recommendation on here I bought a £5 baby powder perfume oil from Amazon. Every time I wear it someone always comments on how lovely I smell!

SilkCottonTree · 15/07/2025 23:25

Guerlain Insolence?

uncomfortablydumb60 · 16/07/2025 00:31

Thank you so much everyone
Lots of research and codes to look for!
I highly recommend Notino and have used a good site called my origines
it comes from the EU and the products are usually better value for money
i bought Mac “ crème in your coffee” and it was at least 1g bigger and a heavier case

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ShadesmarBead · 16/07/2025 19:24

So interesting how people perceive some notes in perfumes above others.
I wouldn’t in a million years think of Chanel no5 as a powdery perfume, even though it contains an Iris note. For me it’s a sophisticated and old-money slap in the face with aldehydes.

When I think powdery I instantly think of the classic Guerlain’s: Insolence, L’Heure Bleue, Après L’Ondee.

EvelynBeatrice · 17/07/2025 16:12

TheCatsBlanket · 15/07/2025 23:15

Sensuous Nude by Estée Lauder was the nicest powdery perfume I’ve ever known, but sadly I think it’s discontinued 🙁

And I also mourn Sensuous Noir, my favourite ever evening perfume.

JMAngel1 · 17/07/2025 20:55

CraftyNavySeal · 15/07/2025 17:11

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

I am absolutely loving this right now.
Raspberry opening but then dries down to the most comforting musky powdery skin scent.

sallsterm · 17/07/2025 21:05

Next Cashmere is very powdery and soft.

trainedopossum · 17/07/2025 21:21

I just tried Kiehl’s Musk which is a very soft, powdery skin scent almost like old fashioned baby powder but with a little sweetness. I was disappointed because I’d hoped for some actual musk.

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