Perfume favourites and why?

I have worn only Givenchy Organza since my children were born (now in their 40’s). They now buy it for me as they say it’s part of their lives and I mustn’t EVER wear anything else! Lovely perfume....goodness knows what I’d do if they ever discontinued it.

Anybody remember "Wild Musk Oil" by Coty and "Aqua Manda" Oh I loved those fragrances but can't seem to find these days.

I only wear Angel by Thierry Mughler as it suits me and people often compliment me when I am wearing it - chocolate and vanilla!

Molecule One, I can’t smell it on me but other people can and I get so many compliments when wearing it. Available at Harvey Nicks and Liberty but you can also get it on line.

Oh I love J’adore it’s so beautiful Lookout01 . I will wear that every day in my next life

I'm wearing J'adore by Dior now and it's lovely. I also like Chance by Chanel. When I was young I always wore L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

I have now been using Anais Anais by Cacherel for 40 years, since I was given a voucher before a school trip to Paris and went to their shop on the Rue de Rivoli to get my free sample. I have tried others but have so far never found one I liked more, and my family associate it with me so it has sort of become my signature scent. Sadly I have a poor nose and can't smell it myself after a while, but others say they like it.

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Just laughed when I reminded DH how he chose my perfume because he liked the bottle and the box . His reply was “ oh yes and there was 20% off all perfumes in M&S at the time too”

Love this thread, and I hope we get more additions to it.
My favourites DKNY women or Diorella for day time. Still love Je Reviens from my youth.
Night time, White Patchouli by Tom Ford or Sensuous by Chanel.x

Jo Malone,lime,basil and mandarin.

Guerlain ,Mitsouko.

Carthusia,Fiori de Capri.

I love perfume,for everyday I use M and S Nectar and Jasmine or Seasalt and Fressia,very like Jo Malone but a fraction of the price.

for many years I have worn only YSL Paris EDP which I jut love the smell of. its fresh and f lowery and lasts onlt need to apply one in the morning and it lasts all day (Used to be YSL champagne which was rebranded as Yvres when champagne growers sued them for using the word Champagne). About two years ago I found YSL Manifesto EDP which is a perfume that is quite intense to start but then just lingers seductively and I get a lot of comments from strangers even hours after applied, about how lovely I smell when wearing it. Recently I was given a sample of Paco Raban Lady Millions gold EDP and OMG I love it, it is fresh and "me"It also lasts for a long time so only need to apply once. This gets the same comments that manifesto gets so now I wear Lady millions for work, Manifetso or Paris to go out in the evenings. I have 2 100ml bottles of each in my perfume drawer. Dont waste money on eau de Toilette it doesnt last anywhwere near the time the Eau De Parfum does, it may be far less expensive to buy but has a much cheaper smell and is false economy in the end as you need to use apply it more often through the day or evening, something I would hate to have to do.

Anything by Guerlain

Chanel No.5; I`ve loved it all my life, it makes me feel confident and somehow safe!
Lost, by Miller Harris, is also one of my favourites; Miller Harris scents are quite pricey but many of them are offered online in little phials which are 3 quid each and last for ages.

I was sitting in the hairdressers, many years ago, reading a magazine article about what men think about women's perfumes. Many of the men commented that L'ancome Tresor made them want to hug the person wearing it. I drew the line at rushing out with the colour still developing on my hair but, as soon as I could, I bought some. Some time later, a guy in the queue to pay for petrol asked me what it was as, he explained, he'd like to get it for his wife but he didn't hug me and I've had no spontaneous hugs since I've been wearing it (sad face) but it is a lovely fragrance and I don't bother with any others.

Body shops White Musk is my absolute favourite. I can never smell it on myself but everybody comments on how nice I smell when wearing it & my girls always know when I've been cuddling the little ones as they smell of nanny! Also love Sensual by Estee Lauder & CK1. I love any perfumes that have a musky smell though I did order an Arabian musk oil from Amazon that was so strong it made me feel sick & gave me a banging headache. I gave it to my mum & even being near her wearing it gave me a headache!

I have 2 favourites and both are Estée Lauder. In the summer (& when I go in holiday in the winter months....if I’m lucky) I wear Bronze Goddess. It reminds me of the sun and definitely lifts my mood. One day I was wearing it and I was in the queue at the M&S cafe when suddenly the young lady serving shouted out “who’s wearing Bronze Goddess”. I obviously had to admit it was me and she said it was one of her favourites. The other perfume is Pleasures and I use that in the winter. Coco Mademoiselle is one I wear very occasionally on a special occasion.

Favourite of all time is Chanel no.5. I’ve always got some of that. I’ll also wear Must de Cartier and Youth Dew, Estee Lauder.

However day to day I like floral scents and in particular rose or lavender. For these I’ll go toL’Occitane, Yardley and even M&S.

I remember when i was a lot younger& my elder sister used to buy Aqua Manda- when it was out originally,a lovely strong orange smell,but then it disappeared for a long while,and now its back, but smells different.

Lady Million by Paco Rabanne,it's just gorgeous. And why Chanel no.5 is so popular I don't understand. Chanel No. 19 for me!

I dont have just one fave though,i like to ring the changes.

I'm wearing Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan ,it was a christmas gift form my daughter ,next in line is the Prada Candy from my son I've still got perfumes from the christmas before last so I'm working my way through them.
The first one I bought for myself was Atkinsons A 'Toi .I loved it and wore it for a few years but I wore the Aqua Manda my mum bought me daily ,she thought it was more appropriate for a 15 year old.I bought my oldest GD Aqua Manda last year and she loves it too

When I was a young student it was always Rive Gauche, but my all-time favorite was the not-too-expensive Eau de Gucci, which unfortunately they stopped producing (why do they do that?). I wear Estee Lauder's Beautiful, these days, but it's not the same!

Oh my daughter got me the M&S New York, the xmas after I'd been to visit New York, but i didn't know who made it.its very nice for an 'every day' perfume.

Chanel no 5 smells too sweet on me! I still have the bottle given to me by a sailor-boyfriend many years ago.

"First" is a perfume I love for glamourous evenings but I think the formula has changed. It used to last for hours and change to a warm musky scent but quite overpowering when first put on..

Aqui de Parma rose perfume is gorgeous and my go-to day perfume. I have never tried Jo Malone so those may be next on my list for trying out.