What perfume are we wearing in our 40s?

[NowIsTheWinterOfOurDiscontent]

Hello

I am loyal to Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin for summer.

For winter, I've used Coco Chanel but wonder if it's a bit too heavy/80s.

I've also used Coco Mademoiselle and Miss Dior and like them but wonder if they're a bit young for me now.

I HATE AND LOATHE CHANEL NO5!

I would like something clean and sophisticated rather than too young/old or sexy.

Any thoughts welcome! Thanks.

I love all the Discotheque range.

Spray it on your hair too

I spray it everywhere!

I love Alien Mugler but the price is too much right now as I have a saving goal I am aiming for. I have switched to Fasionably London by Zara and get compliments all the time, yesterday someone in the gym asked me and today when at the supermarket.

I also spray my perfumes on my hair too, seems to last longer.

I love Penhaligons Solaris for summer. I like Halfeti but AlUla is my new favourite - it’s from the Trade Routes collection like Halfeti.
My other top favourite is Nomade by Chloe. Also still love Michael Kors Wonderlust Sensual Essence.

I’m in my 50s and I’m a huge fan of almost your whole list

I love tuberose, my favourite is Fracas.
current special occasions blow out purchase - Byredo d’afrique

however I also love YSL Libre , for some reason it just really works for me and is a good every day/ work scent

and an outlier - guerlain insolence, definitely a love or hate one

Me too! Asked a lady in a lift what she was wearing and have been using it ever since :)

M&S Spiced Amber. I really don't have much money at all, and it's cheap (£6.40 for 30ml currently) but I get loads of compliments when I wear it

None, I can’t bear any artificial smells these days.

Chloe

I love the basilico and Fellini one from VP, it’s gorgeous.
also Jo Malone spiced apricot and sandalwood which has taken the top spot from my favourite of their perfumes, it was always lime basil and mandarin until then. I think it’s a Christmas special one from last year but I just wear it whenever I want because I love it and don’t ’save things’, I use them and move on!
And the other one I’m loving at the moment is Phlur Father Figure.

I will have to try your suggestions now too! ☺️ ♥️

Floral street wonderland peony
Zara wonder rose
Ted baker raspberry and orange blossom

Jean Paul gaultier classique - been wearing this for years!

gucci floral - the lilac one

Chanel Chance. It's been my favourite for about 20 years but now you've got me wondering if I'm meant to have a different scent now I'm 20 years older!

I wear this one (I get it for about £13 on ebay)

I swear I've had people chase me around work (I work in retail) or in the street to ask what it is im wearing

Either that or 'just musk' (again on ebay,but i tried the black bottle and dp likes that one better)

Both great budget buys as I cant justify £££ on perfume

@SharkPantsI’m also a bronze goddess/blanc soleil for the summer. For autumn/winter I wear YSL Libre and Tom Ford Santal Blush

Im 47 next month and wear mademoiselle and miss dior. I always get compliments.

Another favourite currently is Alien Goddess Theirry Mugler.

And winter i have been liking Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Summer I still love D&G light Blue
Penhaligons Halfeti is rather lovely, as is Luna

Ooh, I’ve just replaced my Green Tea the other day!

I like Jimmy Choo ( the original one)
Wanderlust Michael Kors
Happy Heart Clinique
Idole Lancôme
Glow J Lo

I used to love Stella, by Stella McCarney, but they discontinued it!
I do use the Divain 655 dupe which is ok

i always wear perfume, even if I don’t leave the house!

I liked Chanel mademoiselle but I lost it at a wedding and could never bring myself to spend the money again. My go to is givenchy very irresistible but I think it might be a bit old fashioned now. I have Lost Cherry but it's quite masculine, the Zara dupe is much nicer I think. I like Gucci bloom too. And and have the shay and blue, lilac and gooseberries. I like the florals!

Oh and floral street sweet almond blossom, love an almond scent

Always Bronze Goddess for summer! I like Pomegranate Noir for winter but it’s a bit common - could do with a new winter one. I like the idea of 4 bottles, one for each season. I LOVE Lancôme Miracle - that would be my daily but for some reason I don’t prioritise perfume spending and I never see it on offer when I’m not in spending mode - summer/winter.

L'Occitane Miel & Citron

I like the M and S perfumes - the Pink Pepper and the pale blue one are both gorge and v cheap.

New favourite for me is Ghost luna goddess- had more compliments wearing this than any other