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What perfumes would you wish they’d make?

147 replies

OnceIn · 14/11/2025 08:34

I love the Molton Brown Rose & Rhubarb range, but wish the perfume would smell the same as the body lotion. I’ve tried the perfume but it’s nothing like the shower gel or body lotion.

The same with L’Occtaine Almond range, love the gels and lotions but there’s no proper perfume that smells the same and th lotions just don’t last smell wise/

I love the Victoria Secrets Coconut Passion body mist but it just doesn’t last.

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Madammewington · 14/11/2025 08:42

I agree on the almond scent.
I am sometimes tempted to dab a bit of almond extract behind my ears as it smells so good!
I love l’occitane almond range and Burt's Bees Almond handcream smells wonderfully marzipany too.

OnceIn · 14/11/2025 09:06

I’ve asked my dh to buy me the almond body spray in the hope it’ll smell the same and last

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Diggetydawg · 14/11/2025 15:00

A perfume that smells like hyacinth. In the same way that yoi get single note Rose perfumes.

Arlanymor · 14/11/2025 15:02

Lush's Flying Fox shower gel...

Honey I Washed the Kids body spray is similar. No it's not!
The Bee's Knees perfume is similar. No it's not!

deeahgwitch · 14/11/2025 15:20

I love a Hyacinth scent too but even Hyacinth scented candles are impossible to find.

devildeepbluesea · 14/11/2025 15:23

There’s a local company to me called Goodwash and they do an amazing sports shower gel made of Guaiac wood and bay leaf. It’s incredible but their perfume just isn’t the same

deeahgwitch · 14/11/2025 15:24

OnceIn · 14/11/2025 09:06

I’ve asked my dh to buy me the almond body spray in the hope it’ll smell the same and last

There is a French brand of perfumes / shower creams etc sold in French pharmacies and in Monoprix that has such a variety of gorgeous scents.
They also sell on Amazon.
They do an almond one and it is inexpensive.
I’m not at home right now and have forgotten the brand name but when I get home I will post the name of the brand on here.

SoScarletItWas · 14/11/2025 15:27

Mmmarks and Spennies Apothecary range of candles, bath stuff etc has a perfume for most fragrances but oh not, not the Restore which is far and away the nicest.

Mydoghealsmyheart · 14/11/2025 15:32

A perfume that smells exactly like freesias.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 14/11/2025 15:35

My favourite Molton Brown shower gel is Orange & Bergamot . The cologne is way off the mark .

Many years ago M&S did a spray eau de toilette in a frosted clear bottle (Formula - it went with the rest of the Formula range ) disappeared never to be seen again,

abathofmilkwithladydi · 14/11/2025 15:49

@Mydoghealsmyheart I would say Pleasures by Estée Lauder smells exactly like freesias.

Darklane · 14/11/2025 15:57

Mydoghealsmyheart · 14/11/2025 15:32

A perfume that smells exactly like freesias.

Oh yes. My favourite smell. Been searching for one for years. I don’t think Pleasures comes anywhere near them.

DarkEyedSailor · 14/11/2025 16:01

A perfume that smells like wallflowers or primroses.

muddyford · 14/11/2025 16:06

One that smells of honeysuckle.

BillieWiper · 14/11/2025 16:07

One that smells exactly like hyacinths.

bestcatlife · 14/11/2025 16:14

Is Pansy similar @Arlanymor ?

Arlanymor · 14/11/2025 16:17

bestcatlife · 14/11/2025 16:14

Is Pansy similar @Arlanymor ?

I don't know actually, I've not tried. Might have to have a squirt of it the next time I'm in town. I'm currently wearing Turmeric Latte.

Dogaredabomb · 14/11/2025 16:20

I want a perfume that smells like the inside of a Chinese camphorwood chest.

bestcatlife · 14/11/2025 16:36

Oh I love Turmeric Latte 🥰 @Arlanymor

ElizabethVonArnim · 14/11/2025 16:38

We once bought a Christmas-themed spray from Silent Pool gin that you squirt on top of your G&T for extra loveliness. I wish they made that as a perfume because it smelt amazing - orange peel and cardamom and clove (?) and something brighter that I couldn’t work out.

istolethetalisker · 14/11/2025 16:40

Dogaredabomb · 14/11/2025 16:20

I want a perfume that smells like the inside of a Chinese camphorwood chest.

Have you ever sniffed The Buddhawood Box by 4160 Tuesdays? It's inspired by carved boxes!

ICriedAllTheWayToTheChipShop · 14/11/2025 16:40

I'm aware they're a bit infra dig on Mumsnet, but I would love a perfume that smelt like Yankee Candle's Pink Sands!

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 14/11/2025 16:41

I’d like Cartier to bring back the original formula Le Baiser du Dragon please. You can still buy it but it’s not the same.

Sexentric · 14/11/2025 16:42

Dogaredabomb · 14/11/2025 16:20

I want a perfume that smells like the inside of a Chinese camphorwood chest.

Have you smelt Le Labo Eucalyptus perfume?

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