Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[Tamij]

Loved this one, as does my husband ( between us, we have several different Penhaligons scents- both love Halfeti , he also like Quercus and my favourite is Luna and Blenheim bouquet for everyday wear....also love Juniper Sling )
He's also got Endymion, Hamman and Sartorial in his collection, all of which I wear from time to time !

...he enquired as to what to buy instead and was recommended to try this one, which he's bought but yet to use!

Penhaligon's | British Perfumers Established 1870

www.penhaligons.com

Just wish they'd stop discontinuing their classics
I've also got a few Miller Harris perfumes which are of a similar genre to Penhaligons if you're looking for something similar ( can recommend L'air de Rien, Tea Tonique and Vetiver Insolent )

I miss Malabah by Penhaligon’s.

 

[readyplayerson]

Has anyone smelt this?
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Yes, I wasn’t a fan. Luckily only got a small sample. I think I fell for the hype!

 

[readyplayerson]

Have you tried Retrospect by Merit? It's one of the ones I liked as a replacement for Glossier You. All those perfumes have similar vibes.



If you smelled Glossier after 2022 then you smelled the reformulated, less good version. I'm holding on to the last drops of my pre-formulation bottle!

The new one version is just fine and I'll probably buy it when I have less of my old version but I'll always keep a few drops and look for an alternative.

Just tried retrospect, opening was absolutely terrible on me, it smells like banana medicine! But the dry down!! The dry down is stunning!! Going to give it a few wears and consider adding it to my wish list! Thanks for the recommendation

 

[readyplayerson]

Yea I thought I would try it for a bit to see how I get on. Theres quite a few that I want to try. What has been your favourite one you have tried?

I’ve loved most of them if I’m honest, Ormonde Jayne levant is probably my favourite followed by Dulce and Rosie by Rosie Jane.

 

[Crumpet41]

SOTD aerin amber musk vanilla and Kilian princess.

how are you liking the aerin? I have the Amber Musk ( full size) and a sample of the Amber Musk Santal (i dont know why they bothered making this as its almost a replica of Amber Musk).

What is Kilian Princess like? I have looked at this a few times as i am always seeing it pop up on Tiktok.

 

[readyplayerson]

I came across Jo malone on tiktok talking about her Zara perfumes. I thought they’d be a bit crap, considering it was a collaboration with Zara, so when I was in store, I tried the popular ones, fashionably London and magnificent Dubai on each wrist. Does anyone have either of these?

I have fashionably London but I am in the minority and really don’t like it on me! It’s quite masculine on my skin

 

[emanwhe]

I got the travel size of the neroli portofino. I really liked it but I didnt thi k it had a lot of staying power for me.
My current fave is the eau de soliel blanc.

Ive the VB portofino on today. I think, if I smelled it on my husband, it would be gorgeous as a men's scent.

I think the same about VB Portofino, like it on myself, LOVE it on himself!

 

[griftalo]

Sotd Tuscany per Donna.

 

[manpyj89]

Has anyone tried glossier you compared with Juliette has a gun Not A Perfume?

Cannot justify the real thing but I just love how clean/skin like it smells!

I did try dossier musky musk and it was awful, sent it back for a refund lol

I have both and don’t find them remotely similar . JHAG NAP and l’eau papier by diptique smell veeeery similar to my nose though.

 

[Crumpet41]

Consider yourself officially an influencer! Thank you so much. Fingers crossed this will suit, it sounds lovely!

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let us know how you get on with it please

 

[Dragbag86]

I love angel dust, but it is too subtle imo! I like a middle grounder!

I like a powerhouse! I thought baccarat rouge extrait would be it but it isn’t x

 

[Libbylulu]

I wear Miss Dior in the day and Flowerbomb for something more special. My Dior bottle has finished and I’m thinking of getting a new scent. Any suggestions?

 

[unfinishedsentenc]

I love white florals but am quite picky! I will definitely give it a try.
I have a few on my list
Delina La Rosée Parfums de Marly
Retrospect Merit
Breathe Me Michela Mezzetti
Gentle Fluidity Gold Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Fleur Narcotique Ex Nihilo

Also want to try the new releases from PDM and Killian!

Delina la rosee in fab! The price pisses me off but I really love it probably even more then my delina exclusive.

Tried a sample of gfg by mfk and loved it much more then baccarat rouge.

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

This is so inappropriate I know, but I wore l'eau papier by diptyque to a funeral recently and was complimented on it twice 🫢

I have a travel size of this and it's lovely, I can see why you'd wear it to a funeral, it's quite a skin scent

 

[readyplayerson]

It’s delina ish but sharper and a bit green. I love it . Since I received it in the scent bird box I have had it on a few times.

I’ve added it to my April Scentbird order!

 

[griftalo]

What about this one from perfume parlour. They do dupes that are a good price. I have used this company before and they are usually quite a good match to the original.

https://perfume-parlour.co.uk/products/signature-scent-2126?variant=48469887713558

Thank you! I’ll give it a go

 

[petalpetal5381]

Not really a scent but Elemis Frangipani Monoi oil on today.

Loveee the smell of this!

 

[Crumpet41]

Does anyone know of a good alternative or a dupe for Ella k musk k?

Two options -

glossier - you . £15/£20 a bottle

Room 1015 - Sonic Flower ( this is very slightly different but still close enough to be similar ) - costs about £100 for 50ml

 

[NotPerfect]

SOTD Jo Malone English oak and hazelnut. 3 spritzes this morning and I’ll be smelling it for days. One of my most repurchased perfumes.

Adore this and have also repurchased

 

[readyplayerson]

This range has a few winners. I love Un Jardin Sur La Nil, which has a big top note of green mango. Amazing in summer. Prices have shot up though, so I haven’t repurchased.

I have just seen them at the airport and I’m sure they were about £90! Some really nice ones but I wasn’t paying that much knowing I can hopefully find them cheaper elsewhere