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Doodledog Sat 25-Jan-25 15:26:34

Do you have one? If so, what is it that you like about it?

I have a sample box of perfume from Saltworks. It's clever marketing, but the idea is that you buy sample boxes at varying prices. Each box comes with little vials of scent - ten per box, plus a voucher with a value that depends on how much you paid for the samples - the more you pay, the higher the discount. You try them out and decide which you prefer, and then trade in your voucher for ether a full bottle of your favourite, or a few travel sizes. They make good gifts if you don't know what the recipient would like, and there is a booklet with notes about each of the scents - a bit like wine tasting cards grin.

I'm working through the scents now to see which one to order, and it's got me thinking of favourites over the years. I loved Chanel 19 for a long time, and Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir, but tried a few different ones that I got as presents or in duty free shops.

I liked the freshness of the 19 when I was younger, and the deeper, woodier notes of the PN later on. I've always liked patchouli/musky/vanilla scents, and am veering towards those with those notes in my sample box.

What about you? Do you stick to a particular scent, or chop and change as you find new ones?

Poppyred Sun 26-Jan-25 13:43:20

My favourite is Hugo Boss Orange perfume (not the edt…the smell doesn’t last). It’s discontinued now so have to stock up on eBay when it’s available.
Also love L’Amoureux by D&G. Also discontinued 😌

I can’t stand the smell of Clinique Aromatics…..gross!

Harris27 Sun 26-Jan-25 11:39:52

I’ve just opened a Claris spray my son bought me as part of a set it’s lovely. Eat de jardins. Beautiful. I usually wear ck eternity. A go to fragrance.

Mt61 Sun 26-Jan-25 10:45:27

This lovely perfume but doesn’t last long unfortunately

mum2three Sun 26-Jan-25 10:28:56

I don't use perfume. I prefer to use scented toiletry products.

eazybee Sun 26-Jan-25 10:26:34

Guerlain Champs-Élysées

J52 Sun 26-Jan-25 10:25:40

Pack* not lack!

J52 Sun 26-Jan-25 10:25:13

whywhywhy

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue

Some years ago I forgot to lack perfume and picked a bottle up at Duty Free. Mostly because it was on offer.
Since then I’ve always had a bottle on the go ( amongst others) and in fact I’m wearing it now. Also, I’ve 2 unopened yet to use.
It has a underlying scent of Lilly of the Valley, to my nose, but I find it deepens as the day goes on.

BlueSapphire Sun 26-Jan-25 10:25:09

Channel No 5 for high days and holidays, or any other Chanel.
I also have Chanel Chance, and Coco Mademoiselle pour La Nuit.

For every day I am using Cashmere from Next at the moment.

ViceVersa Sun 26-Jan-25 10:24:15

I really can't stand the smell of Angel. Not sure why, but I can spot it a mile away.

downtoearth Sun 26-Jan-25 10:01:21

I only use Angel and get so many compliments, and people asking what I am wearing,

whywhywhy Sun 26-Jan-25 10:01:19

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue

Redhead56 Sun 26-Jan-25 09:55:29

My favourite was for quite a few years Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb. I immediately loved the scent of Mugler Alien Hypersense I got as a sample its now my favourite.

Lathyrus3 Sun 26-Jan-25 09:47:26

I wish I could find one that doesn’t have an underlying smell of stale cigarettes. Is it a base ingredient I’m picking up?

Or something wrong with my nose?

David49 Sun 26-Jan-25 09:43:57

We don t have a dog or a cat, visiting houses that do have pets we really notice the scent of the house.

Witzend Sun 26-Jan-25 09:22:20

I love Cabotine - fresh and green, but harder to find now.

Greyduster Sun 26-Jan-25 07:05:00

I don’t wear perfume very often and used to wear L’Air du Temps and Samsara. My favourite Jo Malone perfume is Vetyver, which I think is now discontinued, but I really like Jo Loves Green Orange and Coriander, but it doesn’t last on the skin for very long. For Christmas DD gave me a set of two small bottles of Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin and Pomegranate Noir. You are meant to layer them but I absolutely hate Pomegranate Noir and love LB&M, so I can’t see that happening.

Katyj Sun 26-Jan-25 06:13:14

I loved Aqua manda too imagine the memories it would provoke if they brought it back. Now it’s Estée Lauder Muse or Narcisco Rodriguez pure musc.

mae13 Sun 26-Jan-25 05:40:39

White Linen by Esteè Lauder.

denbylover Sun 26-Jan-25 02:13:13

Well, unless it’s discontinued!

denbylover Sun 26-Jan-25 02:11:55

Chanel 19 like forever and can’t see it changing.

Doodledog Sun 26-Jan-25 00:37:17

I've never heard of Juliette Has A Gun, but it's on a few lists.

Shinamae Sun 26-Jan-25 00:21:19

Any Moschino
Calvin Klein eternity

Rosie51 Sat 25-Jan-25 23:40:33

I started wearing Avon perfumes at around 12 years old, and have worn perfume virtually every day since. I love perfume and enjoy quite a variety.
Angela Flanders, several of hers. For a while Cashmere Noir was a favourite.
Today I'm wearing Chanel No 5, loved No19 when I was younger.
In no particular order others I've enjoyed or still enjoy today
Oscar de la Renta Oscar
Nina Ricci L'air du Temps
Mark Jacobs Daisy
Cacharel Anais Anais
Dior J'adore
Estée Lauder Beautiful
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Cerruti 1881 Pour Femme
Guerlain Shalimar
Rochas Madame Rochas (reviews say the scent has changed for the worse)
And who could forget two very early ones after the Avon introduction to scent, L'Aimant by Coty and Blue Grass by Elizabeth Arden

I'm sure I've forgotten loads but thanks for this trip down memory lane Doodledog!

Fidelity2 Sat 25-Jan-25 22:40:49

Love the smell of Lavender perfume....fresh and clean, also Lavender soap.

Clawdy Sat 25-Jan-25 22:37:36

Juliette Has A Gun - Lady Vengeance.
Ellie Saab - Girl Of Now