Glassortwo, 4711 is having a resurgence, plus ca change! My mum used to wear Nuit de Paris or something like that, but my Gran always 'scented' her hankies with 4711.
When I was younger I was an air stewardess and one of the perfumes we 'stocked' was Miss Dior, tho now I find it quite cloying. I steer well clear of all the celeb perfumes, sadly none of them have the cachet or class of any of the older perfumes for me.
My favourite perfume of all time and my 'signature' is Coco Chanel, which is one of the few perfumes which do not resemble cat's pee. Everyone loves it.
But I have been bought Flowers by Kenzo, which I love for everyday. It's different to Coco, and, in spite of its name, not a bit girly or sweet. And I believe not that expensive. It's sort of sophisticated day perfume.
Oh God, I just love perfume but have to stick to those which do not have every Tomcat in the neighbourhood following me! (Does anyone remember an amazing frarance by the American cosmetic house Harriet Hubbard Ayer - now that WAS class)