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Smelling good?

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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.

JamesandJon33 Tue 02-Sept-25 12:24:16

I have always loved citrus scents, Jo Malone, Basil, Lime and Mandarin being my go to for several years. Doing some research I found a copy of Mitsouko which I rather like.

Heavy perfumes like Youth Dew and Poison, make me leave the room, can’t stand them

Hiraeth Tue 02-Sept-25 12:37:10

My late husband once bought me Yves st. Laurent “ Opium”: so I accidentally dropped the bottle down the toilet !
Don’t like “ Sunflower” either far too heavy smell .

AskAlice Wed 03-Sept-25 18:37:21

WelwynWitch3, on your recommendation my bottle of Cabotine has just been delivered. It smells absolutely divine! And not very expensive to buy. Thank you for mentioning it!