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Gransnetters recommend: perfumes for women
In the market for a new fragrance? Let us help, as we share gransnetters' favourite scents, from supermarket savers, to high end treats. Read the full list of recommended fragrances, here.
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Daytime staples
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| Calvin Klein Euphoria | Dior J'adore |
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"It does something magical to me and I always have a good time when I wear it!" |
"I wore it when I went to visit my newly born grandson in hospital." |
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| Liz Earle Botanical Essence No.100 | Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay |
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"Liz Earle's 100 which I find to be a nice, easy-to-wear floral fragrance." |
"Blackberry and Bay for daytime. Smells like a forest when it's been raining!" |
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| Next Cashmere | Avon Rare Gold |
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"Everyday perfumes for me are usually from Next - Cashmere being one of my favourites." |
"I was always getting compliments on my perfume...I loved it and might just go order some online." |
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| Lidl Suddenly | Elizabeth Arden Fifth Avenue |
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"For every day, it's more or less an absolute match [to Coco Mademoiselle]." |
"It's lovely, flowery and fresh, with a hint of Lily of the Valley." |
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Buy: £4, available in store |
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| Estee Lauder Beautiful | Clinique Aromatics Elixir |
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"It was on my mother's dressing table on the day of her funeral 20 years ago and I wore it that day to feel her close to me." |
"It's very distinctive with just a hint of the patchouli oil I used to wear in the 60s so I feel in touch with my inner hippy!" |
Evening scents
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| Guerlain Shalimar | Yves Saint Laurent Opium |
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"I read somewhere it's one of the oldest commercial perfumes. I love it."
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"I was given a bottle the summer I fell in love with my wonderful husband and if I smell it now the association is still immediate." |
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| Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire | Dior Miss Dior |
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"I like perfumes by Guerlain. My present one is La Petite Robe Noire." |
"You can still get the original Miss Dior, but you have to ask specifically for it." |
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| Paco Rabanne Lady Million | Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir |
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"It is not sweet or flowery, but smells gorgeous!" |
Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone - gorgeous for evening. |
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