Favourite Perfumes - Thread 5

[HelloStereo]

SOTD is Hermes Un Jardin Sur la Lagune.

I thought because it is sunny out i'd wear a nice summery fragrance but it is a bit chilly so it's not quite hitting .

I recommend this for anyone looking for an affordable summer fragrance though. It is a white floral with a salty marine note. Reminds me of being by the sea.

I bought it for about £40 for 50ml.

 

[Crumpet41]

Has anyone tried any of the new releases for 2026?

I just ordered a sample of latest Narciso Rodriguez perfume from small aromas this evening.

Hoping I like it!

I also ordered a couple of other samples .

2 x maison margiela perfumes ( Never Ending Summer & After The Dawn)
Thameen - Patiala
Andrea Maack - Neon Veil

 

[Jelly Bean]

If anyone is after a reasonably priced rose perfume Yardley Oppulent Rose is rather lovely. It's an EDT and I only had a scoosh in Boots but later it still smelled rosey.
It's sort of like wet heavy roses in a florist rather than garden on a warm day (their regular rose EDT is like that). I think I'll get it next time I'm there - about £20.

 

[OwlHen]

SOTD is The Aldi dupe of Si Passione…no lasting power but for £6 I don’t care too much.

 

[piquant]

Wearing Penhaligon’s Savoy Steam. Hate that it’s been discontinued, it’s such a lovely perfume.

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 )

 

[petalpetal5381]

I’ve just bought Kayali Marrakesh in a Bottle, and love it! Like orange Turkish delight. Not the most amazing longevity, but a really nice fragrance to go alongside my usual Summer favs (TF Neroli Portifino and Soleil Blanc)

 

[Blonde_moment]

Just purchased Carolina Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute with 20% off after sampling it in Boots and falling in love. Not a fan of the others in the range, but this is right up my street - creamy, sweet gourmand goodness. Longevity is fantastic too. Also received a sample of Miss Dior Essence, but haven’t tried it yet.

 

[griftalo]

25% off at escentual today.

 

[Crumpet41]

I just ordered a sample of latest Narciso Rodriguez perfume from small aromas this evening.

Hoping I like it!

I also ordered a couple of other samples .

2 x maison margiela perfumes ( Never Ending Summer & After The Dawn)
Thameen - Patiala
Andrea Maack - Neon Veil

Still waiting on this order to arrive. It’s been sat in Bristol sorting office for about a week now

Anyway.. trialling Frederic Malle - Musc Ravegeur

I smell like Mr Sheen. Don’t know what else to say about it.

 

[petalpetal5381]

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 love all three of these! Soleil Blanc and Neroli Portofino were my scents of last Summer, and I’ve recently tried VB Portofino. I quite like a unisex fragrance, and I agree VB Portofino leans more masculine. I received a sample when purchasing VB eyeliners, but I am unsure whether to buy the full size bottle, as I don’t think it’s quite worth the price compared to the Tom Ford fragrances

 

[HelloStereo]

SOTD Angel Dust Extrait. It was a bit cloudy and overcast today and I thought this fits that perfectly, it's a nice woody skin scent.

 

[Tamij]

I’m wearing Geurlain Mitsouko today with a layer of Yardley rose body spray. Yes really. Each are delicious but together are superb.

 

[manpyj89]

I’m a basic bitch who loves the Glossier You range, I’ve ordered the new Soie so I’m looking forward to trying it.

My favourite in order are ;
1. You doux
2. You
3. You Fleur
4. You reve

 

[Dragbag86]

Unpopular opinion - kayali fragrances. Tried two; the pistachio one made me smell like cherry Bakewell and the wedding night one I wasn’t a fan. Am I missing something? I really like delina atm and angel dust

 

[Libbylulu]

Another favourite of mine from the 90’s was Dior Dior Dolce Vita

 

[evie1975]

Neroli Portofino smells exactly like 4711 for me if you have ever smelt that.

The longevity of 4711 ain’t that great; be very similar scent.

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

Oh that’s a shame. I haven’t found a salty one that is good longevity unfortunately. I like a good powerhouse perfume x

A salty vanilla that lasts is masion tahiti sel vanille

 

[torontoon]

let us know how you get on with it please

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!

 

[Crumpet41]

Todays trials :-

Frederic Malle - Acne Studios

Opening thoughts - it smells like washing machine powder. So far i am not liking it. Shall see how it wears..

 

[petalpetal5381]

SOTD: Zara Vibrant Candy, apparently a dupe of Prada Paradoxe. A blind buy and not the usual type of scent I go for, but for some reason I keep reaching for it!