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ROMILO Thu 21-Aug-25 14:58:50

I have used the same perfume 'Beautiful ' for many years but I think they must have changed the formula because the last bottle has lost both potency and staying power . Have you any suggestions for a similar floral perfume that isn't in the silly price category.

NotSpaghetti Sat 23-Aug-25 16:40:24

Some fragrances still include animal products or are tested on them, Earthmother9 though obviously synthetics are cheaper.

Georgesgran Sat 23-Aug-25 16:59:19

Always CK Obsession for me, since it was first introduced. I wear it every day without fail and get through 3 bottles a year - cheap as chips now in some places.
I can’t smell it on myself.

Mojack26 Sat 23-Aug-25 18:02:28

www.theessencevault.co.uk/ try this link. I have used it a few times smells the same to me also got some for my 2 adult daughters who use the 'real' thing...They were both impressed as it was good for work or every day....

TillyWhiz Sat 23-Aug-25 18:03:15

I love Estee Lauder 'Pleasures', I've used it for years and treated myself on my birthday this year.
Light floral scent.

Beechnut Sat 23-Aug-25 18:07:21

A few months ago my godson gave me a hug and said ‘You look nice and smell nice too’. I was wearing Inis.

ufix1 Sat 23-Aug-25 18:16:20

I agree with the M&S £10 perfumes there is a lot of choice and you can walk around with no pressure whilst you see if the smell suits you. I don't want to offend anyone in our GN community but my elderly neighbour wears Youth Dew and boy does it linger especially after a peck on the cheek. Good luck finding the right 'smell' for you.

Granola68 Sat 23-Aug-25 19:20:12

Glossier ‘You’ and ‘You Doux’ are both gorgeous.

hardy0925 Sat 23-Aug-25 19:44:39

I think that has happened to me also. I like soft expensive fragrances. Or not real expensive. I use Marc Jacobs Daisy. And I find Channel #5 is to strong for me now. I like subtle scents, but noticeable.

ROMILO Sat 23-Aug-25 20:06:54

Thanks for all your suggestions. I love the smell ofL'Occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream as a treat so I am thinking of giving the perfume a try.

mabon2 Sat 23-Aug-25 20:08:20

I have given up on expensive perfumes. I buy the dupes because they are much cheaper and smell exactly the same . Ok they might not last as long on you but because they are so cheap you can spay frequently. I'll never go back to the big brands w
with the expensive and wasteful packaging.

ExaltedWombat Sat 23-Aug-25 20:10:19

Just remember that when you feel a perfume ‘lasts’, it might be overpowering for those around you!

Deedaa Sat 23-Aug-25 20:30:59

I've just bought M&S Orange Blossom and Amber which reminds me very much of a Fragonard perfume I used to buy.

Jennerdysphoria Sat 23-Aug-25 20:38:00

Has anyone ever used Cabochard? It's the only perfume I've ever liked.

Lilyflower Sat 23-Aug-25 22:15:11

My dear mother, now gone, used to wear Estée Lauder Youth Dew. I smelt some when passing through the parfumerie section of our John Lewis and it was as if she was there. Hasn’t changed a bit. Lovely scent - though quite heavy.

MsIceni Sat 23-Aug-25 22:23:26

I love Oud Attar, vegan and cruelty free, and smells amazing. 🥰

JPB123 Sat 23-Aug-25 22:52:02

Always wear Chanel no.5 , but in the Summer like Chanel
Chance.

DeeDe Sat 23-Aug-25 22:58:42

Love and had people ask what it is ..Averages around £9 to £11.99
Ted Baker W EDT, Gentle and Sophisticated Fragrance, Fig Leaf, White Peony and African Violet Top Notes with Pink Orchid, Cassis and Raspberry Middle Notes, 75m

Siptree Sat 23-Aug-25 23:07:31

Armani Rush and Paco Rabane's Olympia Blossom are both lovely floral perfumes.

Llamedos13 Sun 24-Aug-25 03:33:14

My favourite perfume is Coco Chanel, wish I could find a duplicate as it has become quite pricey now.

multicolourswapshop Sun 24-Aug-25 06:38:47

Llamedos13 I too love coco Chanel my Grandaughter bought it for me for my birthday I’ve been wearing it for years now I even have chanel lipstick and nail varnish

Calendargirl Sun 24-Aug-25 07:04:31

Hardly ever wear perfume. Went to a ‘do’ last week, put my bottle of ‘Libre’ on the bed ready to apply when I had got dressed.

Only when I was getting ready for bed at night did I realise I had never applied it!

Oh well…

hmm

NanKate Sun 24-Aug-25 07:28:51

Liz Earle Botanical Essence no. 15. Although not cheap it lasts for ages. I just love the aroma. 👍

Etoile2701 Sun 24-Aug-25 10:31:02

I love Cabochard and have worn it on and off since the sixties.

Dottydots Sun 24-Aug-25 11:22:29

I haven't worn perfume for many years now as I'm watching the pennies. However, after reading all the above comments I'm going to go mad and treat myself to some. This 83 year old will soon be getting admiring sniffs in the Co-op.

Buffy Sun 24-Aug-25 11:30:20

For many years I used and loved CHLOE. My daughter bought me a bottle duty-free and the perfume has totally changed. Why?