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grannyactivist Sat 25-May-24 10:58:30

Yesterday we went out for dinner (actually it was street food, eaten in a shelter on the seafront 😂) and to celebrate the occasion I spritzed on a bit of perfume. Similarly my husband used an expensive aftershave (usually he only bothers for weddings and funerals).

Anyway, it got me thinking. It takes me a couple of years to get through a bottle of perfume, I’ve got lots of it (mostly gifts from family and friends) and it’s all good stuff. So I have decided that (if I can remember) I’m going to wear perfume every day!!

Today I’m in my scruffy painting smock, but if this was smellyvision you would smelling Jo Malone’s Pear and Freesia. 😂

Cossy Sat 25-May-24 11:53:04

I keep forgetting haha My dearest late mum wore perfume every day and had weekly fresh flowers in the house, two of my fondest memories

My two go-to perfumes are Chanel No 5 and one by Miss Dior that I can never remember the name of, but it’s much lighter

Millie22 Sat 25-May-24 11:57:21

Chanel and I got a free bottle from the airport last year.

I was quite amazed but very happy.

hazel93 Sat 25-May-24 12:01:02

Every day unless on holiday where mozzies are rife then it's Deet !
I agree that you need to actually spray on and carry on before finding if it really does suit you.
Have used Issey Miyake for years , often asked what I am wearing.
Can wear Chanel 19 but 5 is a total no no !

Pantglas2 Sat 25-May-24 12:03:01

I agree Rosie about try it on first rather than smelling it on someone else. I’ve stuck with Beautiful for that reason as it seems to be the only one that doesn’t smell of cats wee on me after 30 minutes!

So many of my friends seem to be able to swap lovely scents willy nilly and when they offer me a spritz of something new they seem to pong on me 🤧

JamesandJon33 Sat 25-May-24 12:03:08

Most every day. I usually wear Jo Malone, Basil, lime and mandarin, but now and again I like a squirt of Mitsouko. I found this quite by chance whilst doing some research .

Jaxjacky Sat 25-May-24 12:04:17

When I rememember, Opium or Obsession, but I’m trying to remember Opium body lotion after showering.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 25-May-24 12:08:32

Every day, whatever I’m doing. My favourite was Peony by Penhaligan but they’ve stopped making it. At the moment I’m using Elizabeth Arden.
Perfume and earrings every day before I go downstairs.

Kate1949 Sat 25-May-24 12:13:30

Every day. A cheap and cheerful one such as Next's Just Pink and more expensive ones for going out. At the moment I have a Jimmy Choo one. I think it's called All About Choo or something. I also have some Black Opium.

Urmstongran Sat 25-May-24 12:17:08

Every single day. Today it ‘O’ by Lancôme. Yesterday it was L’Occitane Roses. I have many to choose from. Perfumes always remind me of certain times in my life - Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps that I wore on my wedding day for instance. Himself wore Eau Savage by Dior. 💙

Thorntrees Sat 25-May-24 12:21:14

Everyday,Chanel no5 or Givenchy ysatis are my favourites with a body spray of lavender every time I go upstairs.
The grandchildren loved it that I had a Grandma smell as they called it.
My birthday is in July so works out nicely to get a new bottle every 6 months.

Urmstongran Sat 25-May-24 12:21:15

I just counted up. I have 19 bottles. Well ‘I’m worth it’ (in my estimation).

Shinamae Sat 25-May-24 12:22:29

Every day it’s either one of these..

Nannylovesshopping Sat 25-May-24 12:25:48

For me, everyday, Ralph Lauren, Romance

Grandmadinosaur Sat 25-May-24 12:28:51

Nearly every day unless I was staying in.
I like Marc Jacob perfumes and currently using one of them called Daisy wild bought on the plane on a recent holiday.
Yes to perfumes reminding you of certain times Urms I wore Beautiful on my wedding day and I still wear it it’s my one for best. Another one Miracle by Lancôme reminds me of a lovely family holiday in our favourite place. Happy days.

winterwhite Sat 25-May-24 12:29:16

Clinique Aromatics, Jo Malone Honeysuckle-and-something-or-other but not when I'm, wearing jeans, which is most days.

nanna8 Sat 25-May-24 12:30:14

Most days. Not if I’m staying in,though. My daughter tends to buy me it. When I go on hols I decant it into a small container by squirting it over and over because customs won’t let it through otherwise.

HousePlantQueen Sat 25-May-24 12:35:43

Everyday, earrings and perfume. I have a variety, but generally stick to one until it is empty then move on to the next. I note a lot of you use Jo Malone, when I am next at the airport, I shall have a spray and see which I like.

dragonfly46 Sat 25-May-24 12:37:44

I use Angel every day but the shop where I refill my bottle has now closed!

Jewelle Sat 25-May-24 12:38:23

Every day, Prada or Penhaligon’s Luna.

Gin Sat 25-May-24 12:49:43

Gosh I am amazed so many perfume wearers. I am not a hermit but I cannot remember the last time I smelt perfume on someone, I thought they had gone out of fashion. I cannot wear them now, they make me sneeze and sneeze and have not worn any since my twenties. My go to in those days was Gin Fiz and Je Revien. Who remembers those?

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 12:51:49

Every day. Something light if I’m not going out. Today it’s L’Occitane Roses. Favourites include Rive Gauche and Soir de Lune (Serge Lutens).

Visgir1 Sat 25-May-24 12:53:51

I put on at least once a day... Love the stuff. I'm a Jo Malone Grapefruit girl atm. But have about x5 different versions of hers as well depends where I'm going, I like Penhalligan ones as well.
I also use Jo Malone Hair perfume.

DH is the same, I always know when he's out of the shower, I smell the body spray and aftershave.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-May-24 12:54:39

Everyday regardless of what I am doing, always Jo Malone. I use JM shower gel and hand cream.

These are my go to fragrances, always have at least one bottle of each (different sizes, for handbag )

Lime, Basil & Mandarin
Basil & Neroli
Orange Blossom
Wood Sage & Sea Salt

GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-May-24 12:55:58

Visgirl I have two different Jo Malone hair fragrances, only tend to use them when going out out

pascal30 Sat 25-May-24 13:03:28

L'Occitane Amber for me.. every day