Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[griftalo]

Andrea Maack made one of the worst perfumes I’ve ever smelled and the only one I’ve tried by that house. I can attest to the longevity, sadly

 

[Crumpet41]

SOTD - Narciso Rodriguez - for her intense

@Libbylulu - you might like this also

 

[readyplayerson]

SOTD - PDM . Valaya

This just doesn’t work for me. Wish I smell what everyone else smells

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

Anyone who buys Armani Power of You, don’t spray it on your clothes if you’re wearing white or cream because it comes out purple and I have purple splotches all over my blouse hopefully it comes out in the wash!

I tried this and loved it initially but after a while it made me feel a bit ill

 

[Crumpet41]

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!

I have tried Gentle gold fluidity - was nice but I didn’t love it.
The Fleur narcotique - this is valaya ( PDM ) but starts off floral ( in a nice way). As I own Valaya I decided to stick with the Valaya. Really lovely perfume though.

since merit was mentioned I’d love to try this . Also love PDM delina la rosee . Not heard of Michaela Mezetti though.

 

[Crumpet41]

Thanks to everyone who has replied about the Kilian - Princess perfume!

 

[RandomAlpaca22]

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

 

[CherryAcid]

I used to wear Christian Dior Dune back in the 90’s. Is this still available? I loved it.

I always have a spray of this in duty free, reminds me of travelling.

 

[thegirlscout]

Has anyone smelt this?
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Yes! I love it so much! But not the price tag. I’ve tried the dupe which is very similar but the bottle is so gd ugly.

 

[readyplayerson]

SOTD - Zara. Rose Gourmand

What’s this like? Have it in my basket but not sure if it’s a need when I have Delina exclusif

 

[readyplayerson]

My first one was Confessions of a Rebel Love High which I wasnt sure about at first but I have actually been wearing it most days to work. I wouldnt buy a bottle of it though. I have Nosferatu on the way which I really hope I like cos I have wanted to try it since it came out.

I got an unused 50ml bottle of Bobbi Brown Beach arrive today, was only 20 quid on Vinted. Been wanting to try it for years. I really like it, reminds me of Neroli Portofino and sunscreen.

I will have a look at them, I have never heard of them if I’m honest!
I think you’ve got a bargain with that Bobbi Brown, I tried to find it last year after reading about it on fragantica and it was a lot more than that on vinted/ebay! Enjoy

 

[readyplayerson]

I like the name of this

I have on Kilian - Rolling in Love today

It’s actually really nice, quite rose forward on my skin which I wasn’t expecting! I adore kilian, haven’t tried that one yet though

 

[dee_mc]

What does fucking fabulous smell like? I have always been intrigued by the name but never had the chance to try it

All I could smell off it was vanilla really, and a slight hint of old lady which I later realised must have been lavender according to the fragrance notes!
Not my cup of tea tbh

 

[evie1975]

Hi everyone long time no talk. Hope Christmas was good to you all are yous expecting any perfume off your partners on valentine's day? or even as a treat to your lovely single self sure why not!

I'm on a no spend till at least April. I have a wedding then and I just know I will buy something for it any recommendations? I'm trying to be practical and have pulled out bottles that have bits left that need using over the next couple of months. Prada candy I would definitely repurchase, absolutely love it. I've got another lveb by lancome that I got gifted a year ago so I definitely need this bottle used up. Elie saab in white one of my favourites. Great staying power. Chloe absolu and lady million are OK but wouldn't run out to repurchase. Jm velvet rose and oud is fabulous and the staying power is good for jm.

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Hi @HelloStereo Hope Christmas was good to you. I end up wearing angels share on Christmas day. Would definitely repurchase! That or musc ravageur would be great for the festive season. I got a 30ml of delina la rosee but would love the 75ml! What's orpheon like? I love diptyque. So worth the £££. I got beach skin body spray by phur and marc Jacobs perfect absolu as gifts over Christmas. Bs will definitely be getting used all over summer not quite use to the marc Jacobs one yet. It's quite strong

I love Prada Candy!

 

[manpyj89]

Working through all my samples and discovery sets so I’m wearing Sana Jardin vanilla nomad today from the discovery set and I don’t get vanilla from it at all. It’s very incense heavy, my husband remarked that it’s a bit ‘churchy’

 

[readyplayerson]

It's £34 now!

I've bought previous edits and got Fugazzi Orange Crush which I really like. My little sample is nearly finished so I'm strongly considering buying the current box just for that even though there are a few repeats for me.

Fugazzi Orange Crush is a lovely musky, sweet orange scent, I'm particular about citrus scents but I don't have many summer appropriate perfumes so when I find one I like, it's a plus.

It also has Kayali Yum Pistachio which I like but don't need another 10ml of. I like Jo Malone Pomelo but prefer to layer that with sweeter citrus scents because it's a little sharp.

Sell the Kayali, I think you’d get at least £15 for it on eBay or vinted!

 

[readyplayerson]

Just to add on - The collection has been growing since 2018 , some have been presents as well.

It’s a great collection, I need to do mine!! I can’t wait to try sonic flower, I have it and damask coming from Scentbird in April!

 

[emanwhe]

I tried it last summer when I was in Italy, and didn't like the myrrh if I remember well.
I wish I could tell you more ! I was in the perfume shop with my niece (she chose Vanitas) and we tested so many from Profumum so it's hard to remember. Their perfumes have insane sillage.
(I went for Acqua e Zucchero which isn't my usual type of perfume at all. It was just impossible to resist.)

Oh you’re a star! Thank you, that’s really helpful!

 

[readyplayerson]

good choice ! i have this too

It’s lovely isn’t it? Have you tried the new extrait version?

 

[torontoon]

I wore it tonight to the symphony (look at me, so cultured) and it's been fantastic! I do need to trial a full day but it wears much nicer on than from the bottle (I'm sure there's a proper term for whatever that is) so I think it's a winner. So grateful you told me of this site. I swear, I did try googling before and didn't get anywhere promising. Positive feedback from you and @Also_smoke_and_mirrors (thank you!) sealed the deal!

I am replying to myself here in case anyone else orders internationally - I got hit with a bill from FedEx for $17 maybe 10 days after delivery. So there's that to bear in mind. Next time, buy a larger bottle