Perfume - what are your favourites?

I went to try a couple yesterday. Strangely YSL and Guerlain seem to have launched a new perfume called Mon. I tried both but I'm not sure about either.

I find it difficult testing nowadays as few shops give samples to take away and try. It can be a long process, involving many trips to the store, trying two or three on your arms, allowing time to develop and deciding. I find that they all merge into one. Does anyone know if it's possible to take a vial into the shop and spray into it for testing at home?

I tried the new Guerlain recently in Selfridges and both the sales "consultant " and I decided it was a clone of all the rash of recent celebrity named perfumes which to me all smell the same, rather too sweet.
My GD who was with me liked it, but she likes the type, Beyonce, Victoria Beckham etc.
They are not for the mature ( older) woman I think.

I also find some perfumes give me a headache. Opium is one but Youth Dew by Estée Lauder gives me a dreadful headache and makes me gag. I have had to leave cinemas , restaurants etc if someone near is wearing it .

I couldn't agree more and I think that the Classic scents which have long lasting, powdery base notes are more suited to mature skin. Some of the new ones smell cheap and pungent to me.
I love Chanel No. 5, Coco Chanel, L'Instant by Guerlain and Tresor by Lancome. I used to adore Accenti by Gucci, but they stopped making it in favour of new sharper fragrances. I really miss it.
A parfumier once told me to always put a little perfume
on the hairline where it will last longer and to layer the scent by using matching body lotion. It sounds expensive, but I find it all lasts for much longer. I save up my Boots advantage card points to treat myself once or twice a year,
and drop heavy hints for Christmas and birthdays. That way I always have something to wear which really lifts my spirits.

I love perfume and keep going back to Calvin Klein's Eternity though have recently re-discovered Missey Eau d'Issey.

Does no one still like YSL Rive Gauche still my favourite. Though for summer just a body shop jasmine spray reminds me of when we went to India

007 is lovely and lasts well.My favourite is Lady Million by Paco Rabanne,always get compliments when wearing it.

Chanel No. 5. Body Lotion. Expensive... but a small amount lasts all day... and it is never, ever overpowering.

Hermes - at the moment it is Un Jardin Sur Le Nil. I also like Miller Harris, I bought a sample set online, it was lovely like a little box of chocolates, but without the calories. It was good as you get to try out half a dozen but without the commitment of a bottle. But I guess a dear way per spray.

My favourite is Miss Dior - original, not the newer floral one. It has plenty of staying power and I wear it every day.

The only one I seem to be able to wear is Coolwater Woman, I smell lovely perfumes on other women yet when I try them they smell like camel's wee on me!!

Don't forget, if YOU can detect a perfume after the initial impact, it's probably overpowering for those around you. Less is more!

I used to use a perfume called SINAN, but it seems to have been unavailable for years sadly. Anyone know anything about it? Now I wear Chanel Mademoiselle, but not the perfume, just the body lotion which is more subtle.

No other than Beautiful by Esther Lauder for me. I've been wearing it daily for ever & still love it & receive compliments on it. It's great summer & winter.

Gucci Rush, gorgeous.

My favourite was Worth Je Reviens. Could someone recommend a nice woody spicy perfume please? Full of Eastern promise? Well I do originate from the east... Edinburgh

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin for daytime and Estèe Lauder Modern Muse for evening

Many of you will know this but for those who don't Jo Malone is simply a brand nowadays but the good lady has relaunched herself as 'Jo loves' and has a lovely little shop in Elizabeth Street, London. My favourite is currently Pomelo. Use it exclusively. Mmmmmm........

Oh BBbevan, Acqua Manda! Takes me back to 6th form days in the mid 70s, how I loved the perfume & the bath essence! They also did Acqua Citrus, if you remember, which I liked too. I can see the packaging - doubt it would still appeal these days but who knows? Haven't seen it
online, must have a look

D&G L'imperatrice ... I adore it !

I too love the original Miss Dior for summer and day time; and if you're throwing out any unwanted Mitsouko, Phoenix I'll stand under your window - that's my favourite evening scent. I know I'm going out when I put that on.

I love Paul Smiths Rose, I also like ck summer.

Very old -fashioned -launched in 1947, apparently - but I love Ma Griffe by Carven.

There was a long time when I could not get it in the UK but, easier now.

And sometimes in Summer I use L'Air d'Issey, but I know a friend of mine loathes it, so I know it's risky. Maybe all perfume is.

I like Tocade by Rochas.only find it on line.also Envy by gucchi