How many perfumes do you have?

Two for me. The favourite is "Very Irrisistible" by Givenchy and my alternative is "Lady Million".

I had 3 now 4 as l chose Paul Smith Rose for my birthday and l absolutely love it, like l have loved no other.

This is my third attempt to list my perfumes - since I began a whole lot more popped into my head .

My love of things smelly started with a bar of Mornay Sandalwood soap .
I don't know if they ever produced a perfume to match .

Then , it was Aqua Manda and Kiku which I wore as as a teenager.
Nothing has ever beaten that wonderful yellow ball .

I've worn
Anais Anais and it fades on me .
L'Air du Temps also fades fast .
I used to wear
White Linen , but it doesn't smell nice on me anymore .
I liked Heaven Scent and Rive Gauche ( that hideous bottle )

I've worn :

Red Door
Dune
Diorissimo - still love it .
Beautiful
J'Adore
Tresor
La Vie est Belle
First
Samsara
Ysatis
Caleche
Vent Vert - can't find it anymore .
Island - not produced anymore .
Quelques Fleurs
Cashmere - by Next
Knowing
Jean Paul Gaultier
Shalimar plus any by Guerlain - they smell like baby powder to me .
Most Yardley floral scents
And ditto for M and S including Mimosa .
Green Tea
Sunflowers
Two from Avon -Little Black Dress and Far Away - the original scents not the newer ones .
Aqua Lavanda Puig for an all over cooling splash .
Halveti - so expensive therefore most oud dupes .

I haven't tried Jo Malone - I know what will happen - a craze which costs lots of money !

This isn't a criticism but I am amazed how much some of you must be spending on perfume! When there have been threads previously about buying clothes we've been asked to bear in mind that not everyone can afford to spend a lot but I haven't seen any negative comments here!
I don't currently have any perfume.
The last I bought was Dior Pure Poison but I wouldn't spend that much again. I do like decent body lotion though especially L'Occitane Neroli & Orchidee.
I do find a lot of scents give me a headache - can't have sweet peas or lilies in the house

eddiecat78 All but 2 of mine were gifts

If you really enjoy perfumes, there will always be one or two "new ones" that you'd like. People buy them as gifts if they know what you have tried and liked. About half of mine were gifts.

Yes, some are expensive but I suppose I don't try the mega expensive ones anymore... (unless I can't help myself in Harvey Nicks or Selfridges )...

We used to have a shop in our small town that sold only perfumes and had the most exotic ones imaginable (£300 plus a bottle, years ago) and it was tempting to pop in on the way past. You get to know what you like even if you rarely bought anything.

Now there is the option to buy sample sets online from some of the big brands - or "discovery sets" which are excellent gifts. This gives you a chance to see what really works for you - not just the one you liked best on day x in the airport lounge.

I don't buy any makeup, smoke, spend a lot of moneh on things for the house, drink moderately and rarely eat out. The fragrances are a daily treat and if they are kept carefully they go on smelling "correctly" much longer than people think. I do know I'm hugely privileged to be able to indulge myself like this and have these fabulous gifts from nearest and dearest. I know many people just can't afford it and for whom even an inexpensive dupe is too much money. I'm not immune from understanding how my indulgence may read (having "shaken out the sofa" in my past - looking for coins for the bus or a bottle of milk). I really do wish everyone could have a treat now and again. I'm not being defensive here. Just sad for the state of things today. Perfumes are definitely not necessities for life and I do feel very lucky.

On a happy "note" - I came across a small sample of a fragrance I've not worn for 35 years recently and tried it out. My youngest daughter gave me a huge hug and said "oh mum, I feel about five again - you smell just right". We were both quite moved as it brought back lots of memories.
I don't wear "Rive Gauche" anymore. Maybe I would suddenly be innundated with small delights from my "courting" days if i did!

I don't wear all the perfumes listed .
I was just having an olfactory stroll into the past .
I wear cheapo scents after a bath and spray my father's room which can be unpleasant.
My expensive scents were all gifts !

Esmay
An olfactory stroll into the past - how lovely.😍

Yardley London morning dew perfume : the perfume features a blend of floral , citrus notes. (one of the best Indian perfumes brands).
MINISO color of life EDT perfume for women : the fragrance gives a refreshing feel.

At the moment I either wear Fragonard's Peony perfume or Aldi's dupe of Victor and Rolf's Flowerbomb.