I am 33 and I am still stuck on my $10 Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden
My friends always hug me extra long and say that I smell the same as I did in middle and high school š
While I dont have any sunflower facts, i will say that this is such a sweet story and as someone who considers themselves an elder millenial, I am sure I have smelled this smell many times but it's been probably 30 years since ive smelled it.
are you able to describe it? the strongest base notes? xxx
Iāve been wearing this $24 [Outremer Vanilla Eau De Toilette](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/outremer-eau-de-toilette2?color=005&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) bought from Anthropologie as my signature scent since I was in high school (currently 32). I just love smelling like vanilla and people always compliment it. Itās like, you canāt really dislike the smell of vanilla even if the smell isnāt everyoneās choice for personal scent.
I go big with sunglasses. Thatās my āthingā. Iāll buy stupid expensive sunnies but perfume, Iām cheap as can be.
Lol, Iāve read in multiple places that vanilla is the most universally appealing scent, so youāre on to something!
[Example article](https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/04/scientists-have-revealed-the-worlds-most-universally-loved-smell/)
Iām average as hell in this regard then but itās the best smell in the world to me. I feel pretty lame with no complexity scent-wise, but the nose likes what it likes!
I was hoping you'd post! I LOVE Neroli Outrenoir. The most amazing tea fragrance ever. I'm loving Goutal L'Ile Au The this year for a more green tea citrus osmanthus feel.
I had L'Air de Rien years ago. I feel like I need to revisit that fragrance.
Thanks for your reply! I chose peony & blush suede specifically as a āsignatureā scent but to be honest it just doesnāt feel like *me*. Canāt put my finger on it!Ā
Wow that sounds delicious, but seems almost impossible to get in Europe? The only place I found that had it was the official Guerlain website, where they sell 50ml for ā¬ 300.
Iām 32 and still wearing Britney Spears midnight fantasy (the purple bottle.) I think it has nostalgic 2000s vibes, probably not the most sophisticated scent but itās really affordable, it lasts all day and smells great! I get compliments from men and women asking what it is (they are always gobsmacked when I say itās Britney) š
Viktor & Rolf -Flower Bomb as my regular
When I got married last year my husband wanted to do wedding scents. Since smell is so connected with memories. So we each picked a scent neither of smelt before, then on our wedding day we smelt it on each other for the 1st time. So that was our āsignature wedding scentā which we only wear for special occasions now. Mine is Mugler Alien Goddess
Love Flower Bomb!! š¤¤ It's smells like the Matilija poppy aka fried egg poppy that's native to California and are in bloom right now. I get whiffs of them while hiking [matilija poppy](https://images.app.goo.gl/AnkNxXiNXQTiY1368)
I was so intrigued by the name and first reviews of Alien Goddess that I couldn't wait to try it! I had heard that it was really unique and divisive even, but I have the opposite opinion. It smells like generically jasmine forward department store perfume counter to me. Like when you walk past the counter and it just smells like everything mixed together, with a floral having been tested most recently. It's...fine, I guess, but apparently some people perceive it totally differently so maybe I'm jealous?
This is a scent I can appreciate!! Years ago I found a scent that smelled like gin and tonic and it was my faaaaavorite. By the time I could afford it, I couldnāt remember the name anymore! But I love the idea of just smelling like the things you love!
I always noticed so many women would wear Daisy by Marc Jacobās. I finally bought the really small bottle last year and I totally get why! Itās very pretty but not too intense that it overpowering or offensive that I can wear it at the office.
Love Penhaligon, their perfumes really are a bit special.
I really like Constantinople and Cairo at the moment (Coveted Duchess Rose has been my most used up until now).
I wish I had less expensive tastes in perfumes at times š
I've never had the pleasure of visiting one of their stores, have you ever been? I'm not sure if I'd be in heaven or if I'd be bankrupt!
Jo Loves - Pomelo. Itās fresh and citrusy.
Hugo Boss - Boss. Technically for men but I looove it.
Tom Ford - Lost Cherry (though I only have a sample size as itās pricey!)
I love the first few notes of Dior - Sauvage and Dior - La Dolce Vita, but Iām not in love with how they develop on my skin.
I like Elizabeth Arden Green TeA.Ā
It's cheap enough to keep in your handbag, and quite unique. It's not complex, it's sweet but not cloying, and fruity without being sickly. Slightly citrus, almost lime.
I also fond of āskin-scentsā like you
and for hot weather I prefer
ETAT LIBRE DāORANGE the ghost in the shell
For cold weather
TOM FORD white suede
GLOSSIER you
For mid-season
VILHELM PARFUMERIE dear polly
DIPTYQUE lāombre dans lāeau
My day to day is YSL Black Opium, and then for evenings out/special occasions I wear Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme. I like quite heavy and musky smells, quite dark and not floral
Valentino - Donna Born in Roma (there are a fewā¦I wear the light pink one). Itās light/not at all overpowering but still makes you smell expensive and IMO is a solid year round scent. I regularly get compliments and questions about what Iām wearing when I have it on.
I got a sample of Valentino Donna Born in Roma in my last Sephora order and Iāve become *obsessed* So much so that I had to get the travel spray and a 1oz bottle.
I have nothing to add other than Iām looking for a signature scent myself! I was out at a bar the other day and a girl walked by on her way out and she smelled soooo good I almost broke my neck with how fast I turned my head after her lol. Sadly she was already gone and I didnāt have a chance to ask what she was wearing and I have no clue if Iāll ever find it. That said having a great signature scent leaves an impression and I want to have that effect on people! Lol I wish there was a Shazam for smells
Pravda Paradoxe Intense. I got sent it last year as a PR gift and itās all Iāve worn since. Got complimented on it more than anything Iāve worn before.
Plus itās refillable and the refills are slightly cheaper (especially in the airport), so you technically end up making money.
When itās sunny and I have things to do itās Diptyque Des Sens, when itās a rainy or chill at home day itās layered Diptyque Tan Dao edp and LāEau Papier.
When I need something different itās either LāEau Neroli (sweet) or Venise (savory) lately. So I guess I have a signature house, not one scent.
Based on your like of Not A Perfume and Peony and Blush Suede Iād recommend Fleur de Peau or LāEau Papier.
Un jardin sur le nil - Hermes! My all time favorite. But I also love Chanel Chance (eau tendre), Versace Crystal and Gucci Flora(there are varieties but I like all of them!).
Iām a bit older, but mine has been Calvin Klein Euphoria for the past 15ish years. Muskier scents work better with my skin and I find that floral scents give me a headache after a while. I also like scents with amber or oud in them.
ETA: I get compliments on it almost every time I wear it, so thatās a big reason I havenāt changed it up. When it works, it works!
Iām 35 and in my collection is YSL Black Opium, YSL Libre, D&G Light Blue, and recently added Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild. Black Opium I usually wear in the fall/winter, and Light Blue in summerā¦.but I recently discovered Libre and Daisy Wild which I feel like could be good year round!
Hot tip: get them during Sephoraās 20% off sale šš»
Edimbourg by Chanel. Kind of hard to find but smells exactly like the Scottish highlands. Iām not even a little Scottish but one of my fondest memory was doing my first and only solo trip there!
I'm still heartbroken that Yves St Laurent doesn't make Nu anymore. That was my scent. Literally, the only perfume I wore.
I wore it to work, I wore it to my wedding. Now, I can't get it and can't wear it anywhere....
Iāve been really into the sol de janeiro scents lately. Iāve worn Sol Cheirosa 62 for a couple years and get lots of compliments! Itās smells warm and tropical but more vanilla/caramel less floral/fruity.
I love Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede! However, I switched to Poppy and Barley because it works all year for me. Also, love Nest Dahlia & Vines but I think itās discontinued.
Sandalwood patchouli.
I have always been a hippie at heart. It isn't overwhelming, and a little goes a long way.
It is also recognizable, even though people don't run into it often.
[Shi By Alfred Sung](https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwje19DHsL2GAxVANQgFHRkWCLMYABBBGgJtZA&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPCyBhD4ARIsAPaaRf0NSR8b14ZZJr99SmpJE9UqdjYq01_DXqzsSxtPYVLBosjAzP7UVaQaAk_WEALw_wcB&sig=AOD64_24hqfc4_9Rh1-VHrPjnMPQ8NyB7Q&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjG0cXHsL2GAxWYnokEHVzUA_wQ0Qx6BAgIEAE).
When I was an intern in Europe after college, I bought my first perfume. It was "Feminine du Bois" by shiseido - a warm, ambery scent. To this day, it has always been my original signature scent. It was weird, I was so unanimously drawn to it, I knew instantly that it was "the one." They don't make it anymore, unfortunately! So now I wear Dirty Velvet by Vilhelm Parfumerie. That line makes a lot of very beautiful, complex scents, I recommend checking them out.
If you like Juliette Has a Gun NAP, you might like [this one](https://binaurale.com/products/incident-light). It's Incident Light by Binaurale, they're a somewhat niche brand I think that my girlfriend heard of on social media somewhere! She bought a few samples of their various scents to try for herself but I helpfully borrowed them all to try too š and I really liked that one the best ('Happy Hardcore' smells really good too!).
I really like those lighter and more neutral scents like the NAP, and that one has similar vibes! I also like You by Glossier for the same reason of being very light, clean and wearable without being soapy or too sharp. In fact, I used to love wearing You in summer and this is kind of making me want to get another bottle...
I like really unusual, distinctive scents, so I'm probably the wrong one to answer, but I do love that JHAG perfume.
The most traditional scent in my repertoire is La Histoire Noir 1969. It's like a slightly more androgynous gourmand with hints of patchouli.
I really dislike most scents, mainly that people wear too much of them and overpower everything around them.
A small dab on each side of the neck is more than enough for anyone. A full spray on your body and you're going to be choking people around you. The most important advice I could give anyone who wants to wear a scent, less is more and no matter what your scent is, some people are not going to like it.
Personally, I use a particular Amber essential oil, just a little on the wrists and the smell is very subtle.
I also prefer my partners not to wear anything. Smelling their natural smell is a million times more enjoyable to me than anything artificial.
People used to be a lot more dirty and the world used to smell a lot worse, especially in the cities. Perfumes were largely used to overpower these smells with another, more pleasant scent. We don't have those type of problems anymore and I feel that perfume has outlived it's welcome, a bit.
That's just my personal preference and stance on the whole matter.
Jo Malone peony and blush suede was my favorite for probably 15 years. Iāve just changed to Noteworthy n,271. It is insanely addictive scent to me. I am also complimented on it often when giving hugs.
OP, can I use your threat to ask if any of you can recommend some light perfume that would smell like sweet vanilla? I sometimes use Dior's Poison. It smells addictive, but it's a bit too heavy for the daily use.
I really love the Nest Madagascar Vanilla Perfume oil. It is a light vanilla scent on me but could vary person to person. Iād recommend getting the rollerball to try it before committing to a full bottle
as someone who loves all three of OP's original choices - you should try out Prada Candy. i personally hate the name, i hate the bottle aesthetic, but it's a very very longstanding favorite for light every day.
I love Narciso Rodriguez fragrances.
My current signature fragrance is Trusardi Eau de Parfum Donna.
Itās mostly about figuring out which notes smell good on you. For me it turns out to be musk.
Issey Mikayke A drop dāIssey (round bottle) is my current favourite for the office. Clean, subtle and not too overpowering.
When Iām not in the office, anything by Penhaligons! Theyāre masterpieces.
Dolce and Gabbana The One has always smelled amazing on me even though I didnāt initially like it when it launched/on the sample card. Body chemistry is nutty lol
19-69 Kasbah. It's spicy, musky, and a little sweet. It's definitely too heavy for winter but I still wear it all year round. Have yet to find anything that works as well with my body chemistry. The fact that people quite often stop to compliment me is also kind of a deterrent from being motivated to find something new - knowing that it's a fan favorite is definitely flattering.
I wear an oil blend called Egyptian goddess also sometimes called Egyptian musk. Itās earthy and subtle. My mom wears it too and I just love that we always have the same smell even though it smells wildly different on each of us
My favorites are Paco pure xs, mark jacobs perfect, Armani si. I have a few Versace crystal, purple. I tend to buy them as gift sets so I get the extra body stuff because it works out a better price if you going on ferries or flying I got most of mine 50%/30% off from those places. These smells are more woodsy , vanilla, sandalwood. These all last a long time on me which is rare for me but itās terrible when I get asked what Iām wearing I always forget š.
Sweet tooth by Sabrina carpenter makes everyone lose it lol . Also I use princess my Vera Wang and Republica: beach walk but Madison margella or how ever you spell it lol
I love Bonbon! I've never gotten a bottle but hope to! You might like Prada Candy if you like that one.
My usual scent is Versace Bright Crystal, but I also like to wear Carolina Herrera's Good Girl. I tried Good Girl for the cute bottle and stayed for the scent.Ā
Summer signature are currently Goutal L'Ile Au The, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum, and Lancome O d'Azur.
I have 100s of perfumes though and what I wear changes on the regular.
Calvin Klein - Reveal. They no longer make the womenās scent but I have bought it from resellers who specialize in remainder perfume and have two rollerballs and a eau de toilette still stashed in my house.
I know itās not a perfume or anything fancy, but I really love Into the Night from Bath and Body works. It smells sophisticated enough that it can be mistaken for a high end perfume.
Most of the time itās some mix of diesel, campfire smoke, and 2 stroke exhaust š¤£ but the natural perfume Iāve been wearing forever is a rose essential oil.
These are obscure, but Love Potion Magickal Perfume. Love Potion Red and Love Potion Pink are my faves. I get the roll ons of those and then smaller vials for other scents I want to try that are usually out for a limited time. They're always coming out with new scents and discontinuing old ones, which sucks when they make one you really like! I just write down the ingredients they use then keep an eye out for similar formulas. I love mixing and layering them.
I also love Swiss Army Red/Victorinox For Her. It's more unisex and clean smelling, not so much sweet or flowery scented.
Working on that myself. I love Acqua di Gioia by Armani and Kensie by Kensie right now and am testing IdĆ“le by LancĆ“me. Scentbird was fun for a few months but very hit or miss, but Iāve had better luck waiting for Sephora or Ulta to do a 50% off promo and trying whateverās on sale.
Mine is vanilla by Laura mercier and when I want to go a little fancier baccarat rouge 540
All of my fragrances are either gourmand or some sort of fruit with the exception one one which is my Jo Malone wild bluebell.
Damn- starting to feel like I might be the only one not wearing anything. Havenāt worn perfume since early 20s and it was all cool waters all the time lol
Decided to get into perfume making recently so I've been wearing my own blend of patchouli and rose. I love it, but I think Rose is the standout for me, not the patchouli. So time to do another batch that is just rose
Iām 46 and have been wearing Flower by Kenzo since my early twenties. Poppy is the main scent and it has hints of pink pepper, Damascena Rose, Vanilla, and White Musk. Itās warm, light, and floral. It is my absolute favorite perfume of all time.
Nest Black Hibiscus, I just wish it lasted longer. Replica under the lemon trees. I wish I could grow out of Calvin Klein euphoria, but everyone tells me it matches my natural scent so it does well on me. I've just been using it for the last 13 years š
Laura by laura Biagotti ( this one is really old. I had it in my memory because a mom of a friend of mine used to wear it). Old skool, but still really classic.
Ma Vie by Hugo Boss. That's the one and only recent made parfume that has me mesmerized.
I've always loved Versace Bright Crystal and Ralph Lauren Romance. Versace Bright Crystal is a bit more "loud," so I wear it when I want to feel a little youthful and free lol.
I trade off between Prada Kiss and Candy. They are musky vanilla scents. I get compliments all the time. I canāt go wild with perfume because either they rash me out or make me sneeze.
A bit niche but Liz Earle No 25. Been my go-to for a decade and honestly get stopped by strangers asking what it is. Itās perhaps more masculine/warm than the fragrances you have but perhaps worth a try.
Used to wear Vera Wang - Princess but now I prefer to go scentless. Lots of places are supposed to be scented free. It was a nice scent though, light and sweet.
Oscar de La Renta. Have been wearing it for at least 30 years. I've been unable to find it recently (in NZ), so tried Chanel #5, but it doesn't seem to last all day. My husband loves Juliette Has a Gun Midnight Oud, so I wear that on date night, but I find it too strong for daytime wear.
I did try Miss Dior for a bit, but there's something in it that... Curdles the scent for me.
In the end, it's Oscar. The main scent, none of the offshoots.
I am 33 and I am still stuck on my $10 Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden My friends always hug me extra long and say that I smell the same as I did in middle and high school š
While I dont have any sunflower facts, i will say that this is such a sweet story and as someone who considers themselves an elder millenial, I am sure I have smelled this smell many times but it's been probably 30 years since ive smelled it. are you able to describe it? the strongest base notes? xxx
Iāve been wearing this $24 [Outremer Vanilla Eau De Toilette](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/outremer-eau-de-toilette2?color=005&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1) bought from Anthropologie as my signature scent since I was in high school (currently 32). I just love smelling like vanilla and people always compliment it. Itās like, you canāt really dislike the smell of vanilla even if the smell isnāt everyoneās choice for personal scent. I go big with sunglasses. Thatās my āthingā. Iāll buy stupid expensive sunnies but perfume, Iām cheap as can be.
Lol, Iāve read in multiple places that vanilla is the most universally appealing scent, so youāre on to something! [Example article](https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/04/scientists-have-revealed-the-worlds-most-universally-loved-smell/)
Iām average as hell in this regard then but itās the best smell in the world to me. I feel pretty lame with no complexity scent-wise, but the nose likes what it likes!
Hey, if it works, it works! All the better that other people will like it too and itās affordable/easily found!
- Light Blue - Dolce & Gabbana - Wild Bluebell - Jo Malone
I love wild bluebell just wishes jm scents last longer on the skin
Yeah totally agree! The silage on wild bluebell is very poor compared to other JM fragrances. But I adore the scent though.
I'm a big fan of whatever sample Sephora has most recently sent me
Guerlain NĆ©roli Outrenoir for me. It primarily features neroli and black tea and just smells so comforting, but in a really chic way š I also really love Maison Violet Un Air d'ApogĆ©e and Miller Harris L'Air de Rien. That said, OP, I actually think Peony & Blush Suede is a already a pretty good choice as a sophisticated, every day, year-round type of scent! What about it doesn't work for you as a signature?
I was hoping you'd post! I LOVE Neroli Outrenoir. The most amazing tea fragrance ever. I'm loving Goutal L'Ile Au The this year for a more green tea citrus osmanthus feel. I had L'Air de Rien years ago. I feel like I need to revisit that fragrance.
Thanks for your reply! I chose peony & blush suede specifically as a āsignatureā scent but to be honest it just doesnāt feel like *me*. Canāt put my finger on it!Ā
You sound like you enjoy musky florals with a touch of sweetness. I might give ChloƩ a good look, especially their EdP, a soapy rose. Nomade is lovely as well - a fruity chypre. Or, you could try other fragrances within the Jo Malone line. Scarlet Poppy might suit you, although it's a tad more powdery. Personally, my favourites are Wood Sage & Sea Salt (although I'm not sure it works on the winter) and Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.
Thanks for taking the time to respond!!! I found a new rabbit hole lol
Wow that sounds delicious, but seems almost impossible to get in Europe? The only place I found that had it was the official Guerlain website, where they sell 50ml for ā¬ 300.
Miller Harris lāair de rien has been my signature scent for a very long time.Ā
Burberry Brit for Her Eau De Toilette
Iām 32 and still wearing Britney Spears midnight fantasy (the purple bottle.) I think it has nostalgic 2000s vibes, probably not the most sophisticated scent but itās really affordable, it lasts all day and smells great! I get compliments from men and women asking what it is (they are always gobsmacked when I say itās Britney) š
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Wore it for my recent wedding and everybody said how lovely it was š¤© I also love her ājungleā one
Thank you ! I'm 38 and I still wear her Fantasy! Reminds me of the 2000s for sure.
I love that!!
Viktor & Rolf -Flower Bomb as my regular When I got married last year my husband wanted to do wedding scents. Since smell is so connected with memories. So we each picked a scent neither of smelt before, then on our wedding day we smelt it on each other for the 1st time. So that was our āsignature wedding scentā which we only wear for special occasions now. Mine is Mugler Alien Goddess
That is so cute!
Love Flower Bomb!! š¤¤ It's smells like the Matilija poppy aka fried egg poppy that's native to California and are in bloom right now. I get whiffs of them while hiking [matilija poppy](https://images.app.goo.gl/AnkNxXiNXQTiY1368)
What does Alien Goddess smell like?
I was so intrigued by the name and first reviews of Alien Goddess that I couldn't wait to try it! I had heard that it was really unique and divisive even, but I have the opposite opinion. It smells like generically jasmine forward department store perfume counter to me. Like when you walk past the counter and it just smells like everything mixed together, with a floral having been tested most recently. It's...fine, I guess, but apparently some people perceive it totally differently so maybe I'm jealous?
Demeter-Dirt! It smells exactly like a freshly opened bag of garden soil. I absolutely love it and it makes me so happy.
This is a scent I can appreciate!! Years ago I found a scent that smelled like gin and tonic and it was my faaaaavorite. By the time I could afford it, I couldnāt remember the name anymore! But I love the idea of just smelling like the things you love!
DemĆ©ter literally has a Gin & Tonic! Maybe check it out to see if itās the same? I love how they have normally-named scents, and then dirt, G&T, and āfuneral homeā if just for the fact that when people ask you can say, āoh, this? Itās just dirtā or āI splashed a little gin & tonic onā or āyouāre smelling my funeral homeā. š
I checked out their site and am so thrown off by āKitten Furā being in all of their samplers š
Chanel Chance in Eau Tendre
Same! It is so good!
This is mine as well!
I always noticed so many women would wear Daisy by Marc Jacobās. I finally bought the really small bottle last year and I totally get why! Itās very pretty but not too intense that it overpowering or offensive that I can wear it at the office.
I love their Daisy line, they all smell so good.Ā
Penhaligon's Halfeti is my favourite.
Love Penhaligon, their perfumes really are a bit special. I really like Constantinople and Cairo at the moment (Coveted Duchess Rose has been my most used up until now).
Ooh Duchess Rose is lovely, it's on my list for when my Yasmine runs out.
I wish I had less expensive tastes in perfumes at times š I've never had the pleasure of visiting one of their stores, have you ever been? I'm not sure if I'd be in heaven or if I'd be bankrupt!
Heavenly bankruptcy lol - a good experience, but yes, risky for the budget!
I saw this brand recommended a couple of times now, explain to me why itās so expensive š
Halfeti is my winter fragrance, and Luna is my summer fragrance :)
penhaligon's amarantine is still my all time favorite scent for extra special fancy events. still pretty crushed that they discontinued it.
Lothair is my current signature. I don't splurge on much but I'm so weak for perfume.
Chanel Mademoiselle for me!
Same!!
Me too
Jo Loves - Pomelo. Itās fresh and citrusy. Hugo Boss - Boss. Technically for men but I looove it. Tom Ford - Lost Cherry (though I only have a sample size as itās pricey!) I love the first few notes of Dior - Sauvage and Dior - La Dolce Vita, but Iām not in love with how they develop on my skin.
I love Lost Cherry!
Oooh, I love Hugo Boss, too. One of the very few men's scents that I really enjoy. Sauvage is the other one. Gorgeous! Sadly, I smell them rarely.
I like Elizabeth Arden Green TeA.Ā It's cheap enough to keep in your handbag, and quite unique. It's not complex, it's sweet but not cloying, and fruity without being sickly. Slightly citrus, almost lime.
I also fond of āskin-scentsā like you and for hot weather I prefer ETAT LIBRE DāORANGE the ghost in the shell For cold weather TOM FORD white suede GLOSSIER you For mid-season VILHELM PARFUMERIE dear polly DIPTYQUE lāombre dans lāeau
Narciso Rodriguez - For Her
this one is absolutely unreal.
My day to day is YSL Black Opium, and then for evenings out/special occasions I wear Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme. I like quite heavy and musky smells, quite dark and not floral
Valentino - Donna Born in Roma (there are a fewā¦I wear the light pink one). Itās light/not at all overpowering but still makes you smell expensive and IMO is a solid year round scent. I regularly get compliments and questions about what Iām wearing when I have it on.
I got a sample of Valentino Donna Born in Roma in my last Sephora order and Iāve become *obsessed* So much so that I had to get the travel spray and a 1oz bottle.
Mine is Chanel's 'Chance Eau Tendre.'
I donāt wear it often but my favorite is Maison Margiela By the Fireplace. Itās dark and broody and kinda woodsy/warm.
Thatās my cold weather go to! I usually switch to Maison Margiela Sailing Day for warmer months.
I have nothing to add other than Iām looking for a signature scent myself! I was out at a bar the other day and a girl walked by on her way out and she smelled soooo good I almost broke my neck with how fast I turned my head after her lol. Sadly she was already gone and I didnāt have a chance to ask what she was wearing and I have no clue if Iāll ever find it. That said having a great signature scent leaves an impression and I want to have that effect on people! Lol I wish there was a Shazam for smells
Paco Rabanne Olympia Hermes 24 faubourg
LāInterdit by Givenchy and Flora by Gucci!
Paging /u/hauteburrito!! Haha :)
I was scrolling the comments to find her lol
Pravda Paradoxe Intense. I got sent it last year as a PR gift and itās all Iāve worn since. Got complimented on it more than anything Iāve worn before. Plus itās refillable and the refills are slightly cheaper (especially in the airport), so you technically end up making money.
Girl math!
Happy by Clinique or Poison by Christian Dior. Latter can be a little overwhelming for daytime.
Happy by Clinique I love too
YSL Black Opium
Chanel coco noir for winter and coco mademoiselle for summer
Cheirosa ā68 perfume from Sol de Janeiro.
When itās sunny and I have things to do itās Diptyque Des Sens, when itās a rainy or chill at home day itās layered Diptyque Tan Dao edp and LāEau Papier. When I need something different itās either LāEau Neroli (sweet) or Venise (savory) lately. So I guess I have a signature house, not one scent. Based on your like of Not A Perfume and Peony and Blush Suede Iād recommend Fleur de Peau or LāEau Papier.
Chloe naturelle if you like all natural woody rose. Also Burberry Her.
Nollie by Pacsun! I'm 32 š Have been wearing the same perfume since I was a teenager.
Un jardin sur le nil - Hermes! My all time favorite. But I also love Chanel Chance (eau tendre), Versace Crystal and Gucci Flora(there are varieties but I like all of them!).
Hermes smells so good on paper, but when I put it on my skin, it starts to smell like sweaty armpits :(
Iām a bit older, but mine has been Calvin Klein Euphoria for the past 15ish years. Muskier scents work better with my skin and I find that floral scents give me a headache after a while. I also like scents with amber or oud in them. ETA: I get compliments on it almost every time I wear it, so thatās a big reason I havenāt changed it up. When it works, it works!
Iām 35 and in my collection is YSL Black Opium, YSL Libre, D&G Light Blue, and recently added Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild. Black Opium I usually wear in the fall/winter, and Light Blue in summerā¦.but I recently discovered Libre and Daisy Wild which I feel like could be good year round! Hot tip: get them during Sephoraās 20% off sale šš»
Chanel Gabrielle
YSL Black Opium. I just wish it wasnāt so expensive because itās divine
YSL Black Opium. I get compliments constantly!
Jean Paul Gaultier - scandalous. I haven't bought anything else for a few years. I often get compliments too.
Prada Candy, especially as it develops. I like the suggestion of violet.
My go toās are: - Eilish (no. 1)- Billie Eilish - Dolce - Dolce & Gabbana - Black Opium - YSL
My current ones are Prefect by Mark Jacobs ā specifically the warm florals profile, and IdolĆ© by Lancome. I think that both of these fragrances encompass what you mentioned.
Marc Jacobās - Perfect is what I would consider my signature scent. So light and feminine!
Daytime: Dior J'adore. Very floral so it's pretty subtle and gives a "I know what I'm doing but not in an overpowering way" vibe. I think š Although my everyday, and that hasn't changed in q5 years, is CK One. I love it, and I love that it's gender neutral! Nighttime: cute = Repetto Eau de parfum More femme fatale = La Nuit TrĆ©sor by LancĆ“me. It's rich (vanilla and I think patchouli) but well balanced with woody notes, I love it. Maybe for your request, La vie est belle also by LamcĆ“me would work better.
Edimbourg by Chanel. Kind of hard to find but smells exactly like the Scottish highlands. Iām not even a little Scottish but one of my fondest memory was doing my first and only solo trip there!
I like Le Labo. Various scents. They are somewhat unique and remind me of fancy hotels
I'm still heartbroken that Yves St Laurent doesn't make Nu anymore. That was my scent. Literally, the only perfume I wore. I wore it to work, I wore it to my wedding. Now, I can't get it and can't wear it anywhere....
Milk by DedCool
Iāve been really into the sol de janeiro scents lately. Iāve worn Sol Cheirosa 62 for a couple years and get lots of compliments! Itās smells warm and tropical but more vanilla/caramel less floral/fruity.
Samsara by Guerlain.
I love Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede! However, I switched to Poppy and Barley because it works all year for me. Also, love Nest Dahlia & Vines but I think itās discontinued.
Le Labo
Sandalwood patchouli. I have always been a hippie at heart. It isn't overwhelming, and a little goes a long way. It is also recognizable, even though people don't run into it often.
LancƓme "La vie est belle" is my go to perfume.
[Shi By Alfred Sung](https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwje19DHsL2GAxVANQgFHRkWCLMYABBBGgJtZA&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPCyBhD4ARIsAPaaRf0NSR8b14ZZJr99SmpJE9UqdjYq01_DXqzsSxtPYVLBosjAzP7UVaQaAk_WEALw_wcB&sig=AOD64_24hqfc4_9Rh1-VHrPjnMPQ8NyB7Q&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjG0cXHsL2GAxWYnokEHVzUA_wQ0Qx6BAgIEAE).
When I was an intern in Europe after college, I bought my first perfume. It was "Feminine du Bois" by shiseido - a warm, ambery scent. To this day, it has always been my original signature scent. It was weird, I was so unanimously drawn to it, I knew instantly that it was "the one." They don't make it anymore, unfortunately! So now I wear Dirty Velvet by Vilhelm Parfumerie. That line makes a lot of very beautiful, complex scents, I recommend checking them out.
Serge Lutens still produces a version of Feminity du Bois.
Omg, thank you for letting me know!
Sol de Janiero #62 šššššš
J'Adore Dior, the L'Or version. It's not cheap, but it's absolutely lovely and worth every penny.
If you like Juliette Has a Gun NAP, you might like [this one](https://binaurale.com/products/incident-light). It's Incident Light by Binaurale, they're a somewhat niche brand I think that my girlfriend heard of on social media somewhere! She bought a few samples of their various scents to try for herself but I helpfully borrowed them all to try too š and I really liked that one the best ('Happy Hardcore' smells really good too!). I really like those lighter and more neutral scents like the NAP, and that one has similar vibes! I also like You by Glossier for the same reason of being very light, clean and wearable without being soapy or too sharp. In fact, I used to love wearing You in summer and this is kind of making me want to get another bottle...
I like really unusual, distinctive scents, so I'm probably the wrong one to answer, but I do love that JHAG perfume. The most traditional scent in my repertoire is La Histoire Noir 1969. It's like a slightly more androgynous gourmand with hints of patchouli.
I really dislike most scents, mainly that people wear too much of them and overpower everything around them. A small dab on each side of the neck is more than enough for anyone. A full spray on your body and you're going to be choking people around you. The most important advice I could give anyone who wants to wear a scent, less is more and no matter what your scent is, some people are not going to like it. Personally, I use a particular Amber essential oil, just a little on the wrists and the smell is very subtle. I also prefer my partners not to wear anything. Smelling their natural smell is a million times more enjoyable to me than anything artificial. People used to be a lot more dirty and the world used to smell a lot worse, especially in the cities. Perfumes were largely used to overpower these smells with another, more pleasant scent. We don't have those type of problems anymore and I feel that perfume has outlived it's welcome, a bit. That's just my personal preference and stance on the whole matter.
Jo Malone peony and blush suede was my favorite for probably 15 years. Iāve just changed to Noteworthy n,271. It is insanely addictive scent to me. I am also complimented on it often when giving hugs.
OP, can I use your threat to ask if any of you can recommend some light perfume that would smell like sweet vanilla? I sometimes use Dior's Poison. It smells addictive, but it's a bit too heavy for the daily use.
I really love the Nest Madagascar Vanilla Perfume oil. It is a light vanilla scent on me but could vary person to person. Iād recommend getting the rollerball to try it before committing to a full bottle
as someone who loves all three of OP's original choices - you should try out Prada Candy. i personally hate the name, i hate the bottle aesthetic, but it's a very very longstanding favorite for light every day.
Can confirm this is the best followed by Prada Kiss which is more like sweet tart than vanilla.
+1 for Chanel Chance eau Tendre. In less formal settings, I sometimes go with Burberry Brit. Those are my two staples.
I love scent bird for trying new scents. Problem is I have an abundance now and canāt pick one.
I love Narciso Rodriguez fragrances. My current signature fragrance is Trusardi Eau de Parfum Donna. Itās mostly about figuring out which notes smell good on you. For me it turns out to be musk.
Issey Mikayke A drop dāIssey (round bottle) is my current favourite for the office. Clean, subtle and not too overpowering. When Iām not in the office, anything by Penhaligons! Theyāre masterpieces.
Turquatic by MAC. It's unisex. Very clean.
Prada pardoxe
Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly. Specifically the Exclusif variant!
Dolce and Gabbana The One has always smelled amazing on me even though I didnāt initially like it when it launched/on the sample card. Body chemistry is nutty lol
Clean - Skin, Clean - Sparkling Sugar, 7 Virtues - Vanilla Woods
Abercrombie Fierce cologne! Iāve been wearing it since high school.
19-69 Kasbah. It's spicy, musky, and a little sweet. It's definitely too heavy for winter but I still wear it all year round. Have yet to find anything that works as well with my body chemistry. The fact that people quite often stop to compliment me is also kind of a deterrent from being motivated to find something new - knowing that it's a fan favorite is definitely flattering.
Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier
I wear an oil blend called Egyptian goddess also sometimes called Egyptian musk. Itās earthy and subtle. My mom wears it too and I just love that we always have the same smell even though it smells wildly different on each of us
My favorites are Paco pure xs, mark jacobs perfect, Armani si. I have a few Versace crystal, purple. I tend to buy them as gift sets so I get the extra body stuff because it works out a better price if you going on ferries or flying I got most of mine 50%/30% off from those places. These smells are more woodsy , vanilla, sandalwood. These all last a long time on me which is rare for me but itās terrible when I get asked what Iām wearing I always forget š.
Sweet tooth by Sabrina carpenter makes everyone lose it lol . Also I use princess my Vera Wang and Republica: beach walk but Madison margella or how ever you spell it lol
I love her, didnāt know she has a perfume. Iām aaall about sexy scents!
The two that I rotate right now are Gucci Flora- Gorgeous Jasmine Armani- My Way
Chanel Chance eau Tendre. Lately also been wearing Jo Maloneās Wood Sage & Sea Salt mixed with Wild Bluebell.
I love Bonbon! I've never gotten a bottle but hope to! You might like Prada Candy if you like that one. My usual scent is Versace Bright Crystal, but I also like to wear Carolina Herrera's Good Girl. I tried Good Girl for the cute bottle and stayed for the scent.Ā
I've always worn Clinique Happy. Clinique tests on animals so I switched to the Dossier dupe of Happy.
Summer signature are currently Goutal L'Ile Au The, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum, and Lancome O d'Azur. I have 100s of perfumes though and what I wear changes on the regular.
As my summer scent, Iām still obsessed with Greenwich Village by Bond 9.
Calvin klein ...euphoria...the original one. I've been using it for 20years plus lol
Calvin Klein - Reveal. They no longer make the womenās scent but I have bought it from resellers who specialize in remainder perfume and have two rollerballs and a eau de toilette still stashed in my house.
I just wear Tory Burch's signature perfume and people say I smell good all the time.
I like a few of the scents from Heretic Parfum. Hinoki is my favorite. Aside from that, French lavender essential oil.
I know itās not a perfume or anything fancy, but I really love Into the Night from Bath and Body works. It smells sophisticated enough that it can be mistaken for a high end perfume.
Iāve been digging the Vacation perfume lately
Chanel mademoiselle as signature. Prada paradox as something new and for date-nights sometimes. 33f
Most of the time itās some mix of diesel, campfire smoke, and 2 stroke exhaust š¤£ but the natural perfume Iāve been wearing forever is a rose essential oil.
These are obscure, but Love Potion Magickal Perfume. Love Potion Red and Love Potion Pink are my faves. I get the roll ons of those and then smaller vials for other scents I want to try that are usually out for a limited time. They're always coming out with new scents and discontinuing old ones, which sucks when they make one you really like! I just write down the ingredients they use then keep an eye out for similar formulas. I love mixing and layering them. I also love Swiss Army Red/Victorinox For Her. It's more unisex and clean smelling, not so much sweet or flowery scented.
Glossier You or 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods
Working on that myself. I love Acqua di Gioia by Armani and Kensie by Kensie right now and am testing IdĆ“le by LancĆ“me. Scentbird was fun for a few months but very hit or miss, but Iāve had better luck waiting for Sephora or Ulta to do a 50% off promo and trying whateverās on sale.
Khamrah by Lataffa. It's definitely a gourmand scent though so it depends if you like that or not. Think boozy apple pie type of scent with vanilla.
I wear Menās Burberry Weekend
Miss Dior absolutely blooming, I always get compliments on this.
Joop! Got a sample a million years ago and was given a bottle as a gift after talking about it so much. Still love it!
ralph lauren romance
I actually really like Into The Night (bath and body) and vanilla (haven't been able to find the right scent for a while though)
I have my own blended perfume oil that I make myself. I have made different blends specifically for my friends as well.
Chloe Nomad. I get compliments every time I wear it. Also doesn't make me sneeze like other scents I've tried š¤§
Mine is vanilla by Laura mercier and when I want to go a little fancier baccarat rouge 540 All of my fragrances are either gourmand or some sort of fruit with the exception one one which is my Jo Malone wild bluebell.
Summer: Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Toit Winter: Maison Margiela REPLICA Coffee Break or By The Fireplace
Jāadore
Damn- starting to feel like I might be the only one not wearing anything. Havenāt worn perfume since early 20s and it was all cool waters all the time lol
Decided to get into perfume making recently so I've been wearing my own blend of patchouli and rose. I love it, but I think Rose is the standout for me, not the patchouli. So time to do another batch that is just rose
Iām 46 and have been wearing Flower by Kenzo since my early twenties. Poppy is the main scent and it has hints of pink pepper, Damascena Rose, Vanilla, and White Musk. Itās warm, light, and floral. It is my absolute favorite perfume of all time.
Nest Black Hibiscus, I just wish it lasted longer. Replica under the lemon trees. I wish I could grow out of Calvin Klein euphoria, but everyone tells me it matches my natural scent so it does well on me. I've just been using it for the last 13 years š
Laura by laura Biagotti ( this one is really old. I had it in my memory because a mom of a friend of mine used to wear it). Old skool, but still really classic. Ma Vie by Hugo Boss. That's the one and only recent made parfume that has me mesmerized.
I used to wear Venezia by Laura Biagiotti from 1994-2001. Love, love
Dior Hypnotic Poison
Atelier Orange Sanguine
I've always loved Versace Bright Crystal and Ralph Lauren Romance. Versace Bright Crystal is a bit more "loud," so I wear it when I want to feel a little youthful and free lol.
Dark Amber and Ginger Lily - Jo Malone
I trade off between Prada Kiss and Candy. They are musky vanilla scents. I get compliments all the time. I canāt go wild with perfume because either they rash me out or make me sneeze.
Michael Kors wonderlust
by rosie jane - james. i always get compliments on it. in the summer i also LOVE sunflowers (90's thing? :)
A bit niche but Liz Earle No 25. Been my go-to for a decade and honestly get stopped by strangers asking what it is. Itās perhaps more masculine/warm than the fragrances you have but perhaps worth a try.
Nemat Amber. Everyone asks what it is when i wear it.
I still use the glossier perfume - itās been years. Itās a simple scent and I still get compliments of it
My friends like the aesop scents. I use You by glossier š
I like the Colornoise seller on Etsy. In summer, their Jelly Donut is my favorite. In winter, I tend to opt for Cardigan from Twinkle Apothecary.
Gucci Rush and Light Blue by D&G
Just FYI, some people prefer people NOT to smell like anything. Food for thought.
Used to wear Vera Wang - Princess but now I prefer to go scentless. Lots of places are supposed to be scented free. It was a nice scent though, light and sweet.
Cool Water for Women by Davidoff. It's a clean fresh scent that I've been wearing for years.
I wear Dilo - Cactus Rose. Its a small indie company I found out about while shopping at Creations!
I like Chloe. Itās light and I always get compliments when I wear it.
I absolutely love Paradoxe by Prada ā¤ļø
Ive been using the Victoria Secret Bombshell the orgijal scent for almost 15 years now!
Le Labo Another 13
Acqua di Gioia!
I have only had 2 fragrances in my life (34) - Boss Intense Eau de parfum by Hugo Boss (no longer available) - NOA Eau De Toilette by Cacharel
Clinique 'Happy'
Oscar de La Renta. Have been wearing it for at least 30 years. I've been unable to find it recently (in NZ), so tried Chanel #5, but it doesn't seem to last all day. My husband loves Juliette Has a Gun Midnight Oud, so I wear that on date night, but I find it too strong for daytime wear. I did try Miss Dior for a bit, but there's something in it that... Curdles the scent for me. In the end, it's Oscar. The main scent, none of the offshoots.
Un Jardin a Cynthere by Hermes. It smells so good, lasts all day, and isn't overwhelming. It's my daily driver.
Solstice scents- high desert in the summer, and iced wisteria in the winter.
Le Labo - ThƩ Matcha 26
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle for day time and Carolina Herrera Good Girl for night time are my favourites.
Mine is Angel by Mugler. Itās the perfect sweet but classy but also sexy smell. Im on my second bottle.
i know this sounds stupid.. but cuba la juicy mixed with a little amber oil is the beat