Favorite Fragrance

[Anonymous]

For the past few years, my favorite has been Santa Maria Novella's Caprifoglio, sometimes layered over a linden scent. I'm looking for something new, though.

The other day, walking past my neighbor's garden reminded me of my teen years, when I was partial to Tea Rose. It was a happy memory.

[Anonymous]

I have been collecting perfumes for years and have more than 200 bottles and many more decants. It is my hobby. Many of my favorites have been discontinued or reformulated into something not as good. That said, here is a list of some timeless winners, for me:

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune (grapefruit)
Aedes de Venustas Signature Eau de Parfum (rhubarb)
Atelier Cologne Trefle Pur (very green, citrus)
Le Labo Bergamote 22 (citrus)
Byredo Bal d’Afrique (sweet vetiver)
L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha (spicy)
Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus (floral citrus)
Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum (bergamot, vanilla, powdery)
Serge Lutens De Profundis (cold spicy white floral)
Guerlain Eau de Fleurs de Cedrat (lemon)
Le Labo Another 13 (musky/sweet, iso e super)

OP, check Fragrantica for detailed user reviews of perfumes you might be interested in, from people who know and understand perfume. It is very informative, and if you play around on there it may give you ideas of other things to try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please just stop. It's a hormone disruptor and causes unpleasant reactions for at least 50% of the people you're exposing.

In 10-20 years people will look at you as if you lit up a cigarette indoors when you use perfume. If you like it inhale that chemical swill, do so in the privacy of your own home.

Dude. Chill.

[Anonymous]

Chloe is my fave. I apply it very lightly so only I or my husband notice.

I also LOVE Coco Chanel, but only on other people. It smells bad on me, sadly.

[Anonymous]

PSA for those who wear perfume: you need A LOT less than you think you do. The ONLY person who is supposed to smell your perfume is you or someone hugging you. If it’s any stronger, you are wearing too much.

[Anonymous]

Diorissimo. Lily of the Valley. So pretty.

[Anonymous]

I so miss Laura Ashley No. 2. It was my favorite.

[Anonymous]

Poison
Opium
I am an old lady

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ralph Lauren Blue, though it's hard to find now.

This smells so amazing, it was the first time I ever asked a guy what cologne he was wearing. My god, it’s spellbinding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Right now I have Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc, YSL Black Opium (a version of it, forget what it's called but there's green in the packaging). Favorite for winter is Replica By the Fireplace.

I like all of these too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please just stop. It's a hormone disruptor and causes unpleasant reactions for at least 50% of the people you're exposing.

In 10-20 years people will look at you as if you lit up a cigarette indoors when you use perfume. If you like it inhale that chemical swill, do so in the privacy of your own home.

Wow. PP, I would love to know what your day-to-day is like. You sound fascinating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bulgari Au The Vert

Good one !

[Anonymous]

I lean towards unisex/masculine fragrances, so I wear Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf or something by Demeter-- like Whiskey Tobacco, Pumpkin Pie, Cardamom, Honey, Gin & Tonic, Fig Leaf... or Salt Air or Swimming Pool. It all depends on my mood. I'm actually more liable to spritz a tiny bit before I go to bed than when I go out-- I just like the feeling some of those scents give me.

[Anonymous]

Torn by Henry Rose
Libre by YSL
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m another Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom fan. Although I wish it lasted a bit longer on me.

Also, I’ve been wearing Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste for years.

I’m surprised mimosa and cardamon is so popular here. Interesting.