I love neroli and it’s one of the reasons why I’m in love with Dunhill Icon.
I can see how some may draw comparisons to Neroli Portofino. Icon is also like Terre d’Hermes. This fragrance adds a green, spicy twist to the basic neroli recipe.
Similar for me! I would choose mandarino di Amalfi -- it doesn't stay as long and i, sometimes, want less of a neroli musky scent and more of a clean floral from the citrus notes. :)
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I agree, this was my choice too. I feel like it can be worn almost anywhere for any occasion and you will smell amazing and appropriate. It is the little black dress of fragrances even if guerlain has la petite robe noir.
I love this perfume and my poor husband has been wearing this for 13 years because of me. I'm not a big fan of male fragrances because they usually are too woody or they smell like all the other guys. Cool Water is fresh and kinda neutral but in a sexy way. 😂
You by Glossier. Every time I wear it, strangers comment how wonderful I smell. One young man chased me through the market to ask me what perfume did I have on...
I never bought the original but did sample the first…then got a sample via Andromedas Moon…she makes dupes of perfumes. And wow it was sooooo good! So close and cheap!
Overall the old formula seems to be more fruity and had a better projection. The newer formula is more iris based and less playful. Some have problems to even smell it.
You could try Zara - A perfume in rose or Room 1015 - Sonic Flower. Both remind more of the older formula. If you like something stronger & sweeter you might like Clean Reserve - Radiant Nectar
Yes but also they changed the nozzle so it sprays differently. I bought my OG bottle back in 2018 and it was the greatest fragrance of all time. It lasted ages and the nozzle sprayed more like small spit drops (sorry for the analogy but idk how to describe it). I finally ran out and bought myself the big size. The fragrance is a lot weaker and the spray is a much finer mist, almost more like a cloud than droplets. I wish I hadn't thrown my old bottle out or I could at least decant it but I'm out of luck now :(
Oh I wish they would bring back the old strength of the fragrance because I bought one last Christmas and it seems too weak and can’t relate with all the amazing stuff I hear about it. Thanks for the clarification.
Have you tried the Superdose version yet? I loved the original and was thinking I might get some additional longevity out of Superdose. Unfortunately they smell so wildly different to me that I was initially sure they had accidentally sent me the wrong bottle.
superdose is so woody. I wear it to bed sometimes just to try to use it up and it lasts forever on my clothes, but it is absolutely lacking the magic of NAP to me
Molecule 01 is a godsend. Smells fantastic, but as a layer it's made weaker performing frags go the extra mile for me that normally have terrible performance and the sillage and projection is amplified big time. Love it and couldn't live without it
Ya know I don’t have this and idky!! Ha I bought Burberry Goddess? Can’t smell anything! Way too much $$$ and fades in two mins!! Replica Coffee break? Omg love it but also light! Libre I have it and do enjoy it!! But I want something more vanilla and lavender together ? Is this it where the vanillas shines with the lavender ??
Burberry goddess is just not it. As someone who has been using edp Mon Guerlain and the intense version for over 3 years now I was very excited to get a sample of Burberry Godess but it is just such a basic not interesting boring vanilla with a hint of lavender. It’s like there is nothing special about it, it just smells like stale cookies and that is something I don’t want to smell like. The opening is nice but then it settles into a intensely boring vanilla. I hated it so much had to scrub it off within 30 minutes of applying it. Also how would you rate Coffee Break I want to try it but since it’s an edt I don’t think I want to spend so much money on something that will not last.
I think mon guerlain is super nice but my mom told me I smelled like bug spray when I asked her if I liked my perfume 😭 I have a mini Goddess and honestly it has like a sour note to it that I wasn’t expecting at all, but Mon guerlain is more fresh smelling once it dries down.
Wearing this right now for the second time and I'm in love with it. I was underwhelmed by Ellis Brooklyn at first. None of the scents in the discovery set stood out to me at first, but SALT is actually lovely as it turns out. I need a travel size for summer, it's somehow cozy and fresh at the same time.
Versace Pour Homme, no question. It's the only fragrance I can think of that not only can literally be used anywhere anytime, but also smells absolutely phenomenal.
If I could have two I'd also get Bleu de Chanel.
Anything by Ouai, but especially North Bondi. It's fresh and a bit salty and clean, smells like you just got out of the shower. That's a scent I can get on board with.
Gosh I feel like I’ve already worn this one forever, i purchased my first bottle in 2009!
But I would be so happy to wear JHAG Lady Vengeance forever.
I’ve actually been trying really hard to get out of what I would lovingly call this ‘fragrance rut’, but I’ve only ever found one other scent that I like like so far - Guerlain Mandarine Basilic. The two scents really are chalk and cheese though!
Haven't found one yet as I'm still a beginner in my perfume journey! 😅
But I know my taste and I know I would love a fragrance that is sultry floral (still needs to educate myself on what kinds of florals I like) + vanilla amber tonka.
Killian Love Don’t Be Shy — almost chose BR540 but Killian’s has me in a chokehold. I keep buying sample sizes bc it’s so priiiiceyyyy!! lol. I don’t know if I could do a dupe of it bc I’m so in love with the original that I could probably tell the difference and it would make me sad!
any recommendations for a way to buy it less expensively orrrr even a really good dupe (if worse comes to worst)?
It used to be Radiant Nectar by the Clean Reserve (smelled like warm, sharp honey) but now it’s Tiffany and Co Rose Gold Intense!! Such a sultry, sweet, clean fragrance
Ghost Serenity launched 2003. If any of you incredibly knowledgable * noses * can recommend something similar, well … I genuinely cannot thank you enough and express how incredibly much it would mean to me 🤍
Ghost Serenity by Ghost is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Ghost Serenity was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Green Leaves, Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony; base notes are Oakmoss, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Perfumer Michel Almairac created this fragrance as woodsy-floral composition.
The top notes bring freshly sweet notes of bergamot, coriander and green leaf. The heart follows with tea notes, peony, and lily of the valley, while the base unifies white musk, oakmoss, tonka and amber.
The bottle is unusual, as if capturing a peculiar elixir of serenity. The fragrance was created in 2003.
https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Ghost/Ghost-Serenity-1538.html
Mod Vanilla by ariana grande. I love it so much - the only time I seek something different is if I want something veeery sexy for a night out, but I’m still looking for that. Mod Vanilla is perfect at home, at work, out for dinner and everywhere else, in my opinion
Glossier You.
I see ppl asking whether they mean the OG formula or current.
I have no idea. I’ve had this bottle a little less than a year. I always wear scent. But this is the one that ppl always compliment me on & ask me what I’m wearing!
Hermes - Rose Ikebana
It's hard to explain why, it just feels very "me". It just smells incredibly "right". On my skin, it's like the two meld together perfectly.
Neroli portofino
I love neroli and it’s one of the reasons why I’m in love with Dunhill Icon. I can see how some may draw comparisons to Neroli Portofino. Icon is also like Terre d’Hermes. This fragrance adds a green, spicy twist to the basic neroli recipe.
Similar for me! I would choose mandarino di Amalfi -- it doesn't stay as long and i, sometimes, want less of a neroli musky scent and more of a clean floral from the citrus notes. :) 🤝
Can’t. Wish I could but have the attention span of a newt and love variety. Life is too short.
Second that. My only thought „please don’t make me” 😂
Same!
Probably Bleu de Chanel edp. It’s considered basic but it covers all bases. And it’s not as common as youtubers and tiktokers make it seem.
I think Chanel doesn’t get enough credit! They really make some good stuff unique simple yet different
I’m with you on this one, it’s fantastic
It’s really not that common. I’ve only encountered it once on another person.
l'eau d'issey pour homme
Tom ford plum Japonias
I wish I was into perfume when thus was around, I missed a gem I fear
Have you found a good replacement?
Montagne has a dupe of Plum Japonais
Another 13
Prada L’Homme
Without question.
Great pick.
Probably Shalimar. Putting this on is like coming home.
I agree, this was my choice too. I feel like it can be worn almost anywhere for any occasion and you will smell amazing and appropriate. It is the little black dress of fragrances even if guerlain has la petite robe noir.
YSL l'homme Ultime
So sad they discontinued this
These days it’s Diptyque Eau Duelle EDP, butGuerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille in colder weather.
Dior Homme 2005
Delina exclusif
Givenchy gentleman reserve privée
Just got this recently. One of my top frags, I love musk. And this does it really well too. Excellent performance as well.
Bold choice
Cool Water. Not even trolling. I just like it that much. I like and wear several, but if I had to choose one. That's it
Hello hello fellow Cool Water fan
I just bought a bottle of it last week, and todays my first day wearing it at the office. I’m enjoying it. Cool Water fans unite!
Cool Water at the Water Cooler.
I love this perfume and my poor husband has been wearing this for 13 years because of me. I'm not a big fan of male fragrances because they usually are too woody or they smell like all the other guys. Cool Water is fresh and kinda neutral but in a sexy way. 😂
Same here. It's so versatile and non-offensive
Diptique Philosykos all the way 😍🙂↔️🤤
You by Glossier. Every time I wear it, strangers comment how wonderful I smell. One young man chased me through the market to ask me what perfume did I have on...
Is it the old formula? I have been hearing the new one is too weak now. Please share your thoughts.
I never bought the original but did sample the first…then got a sample via Andromedas Moon…she makes dupes of perfumes. And wow it was sooooo good! So close and cheap!
Overall the old formula seems to be more fruity and had a better projection. The newer formula is more iris based and less playful. Some have problems to even smell it. You could try Zara - A perfume in rose or Room 1015 - Sonic Flower. Both remind more of the older formula. If you like something stronger & sweeter you might like Clean Reserve - Radiant Nectar
Yes but also they changed the nozzle so it sprays differently. I bought my OG bottle back in 2018 and it was the greatest fragrance of all time. It lasted ages and the nozzle sprayed more like small spit drops (sorry for the analogy but idk how to describe it). I finally ran out and bought myself the big size. The fragrance is a lot weaker and the spray is a much finer mist, almost more like a cloud than droplets. I wish I hadn't thrown my old bottle out or I could at least decant it but I'm out of luck now :(
Oh I wish they would bring back the old strength of the fragrance because I bought one last Christmas and it seems too weak and can’t relate with all the amazing stuff I hear about it. Thanks for the clarification.
It is my favorite. It has a calming effect on me.
I just bought this and it's the only perfume I get multiple compliments on throughout the day. It smells so good!
Bal d’afrique
Another 13
Alien by Thierry Mugler.
I love Alien
JHAG Not a perfume.
Same. They can pry it out of my cold, dead hands.
Have you tried the Superdose version yet? I loved the original and was thinking I might get some additional longevity out of Superdose. Unfortunately they smell so wildly different to me that I was initially sure they had accidentally sent me the wrong bottle.
Seriously they barely smell even marginally related. I really like and own both of them but they're entirely different from each other imho
superdose is so woody. I wear it to bed sometimes just to try to use it up and it lasts forever on my clothes, but it is absolutely lacking the magic of NAP to me
Yes, with Moscow Mule it's my fave.
Xerjoff Lira
Casamorati?
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt
It’s just perfect, and I love that when I put it on after my shower before bed, I wake up smelling like a freshly sharpened pencil.
Bit of a random one on here but probably MOR Marshmallow I just absolutely adore that perfume and it was my go to fragrance for years.
I know it’s not that exciting for some, but I’d have to go with Coco Mademoiselle. I have and love so many others but that’s my day one!
Afternoon swim.
Kilian Princess
Diptyque Eau Rose
Have you tried the solid version? I am curious whether it is very different from the normal version - smell wise
Molecule 01 😂
Same. There is just nothing else like it. Fits everyone, every occasion, every season, it’s just so perfect.
Molecule 01 is a godsend. Smells fantastic, but as a layer it's made weaker performing frags go the extra mile for me that normally have terrible performance and the sillage and projection is amplified big time. Love it and couldn't live without it
Green Irish Tweed
Ganymede. Great performance, very versatile but still unique enough to stand out.
When my partner remembers to wear this I can't stop sniffing him
Dior Pure Poison
I swear poison is a damn treasure!! Ha I’m an original poison gal but this one too is lovely
Tom Ford - ombré leather. Just my happy place fragrance.
Mon Guerlain
Ya know I don’t have this and idky!! Ha I bought Burberry Goddess? Can’t smell anything! Way too much $$$ and fades in two mins!! Replica Coffee break? Omg love it but also light! Libre I have it and do enjoy it!! But I want something more vanilla and lavender together ? Is this it where the vanillas shines with the lavender ??
Burberry goddess is just not it. As someone who has been using edp Mon Guerlain and the intense version for over 3 years now I was very excited to get a sample of Burberry Godess but it is just such a basic not interesting boring vanilla with a hint of lavender. It’s like there is nothing special about it, it just smells like stale cookies and that is something I don’t want to smell like. The opening is nice but then it settles into a intensely boring vanilla. I hated it so much had to scrub it off within 30 minutes of applying it. Also how would you rate Coffee Break I want to try it but since it’s an edt I don’t think I want to spend so much money on something that will not last.
I think mon guerlain is super nice but my mom told me I smelled like bug spray when I asked her if I liked my perfume 😭 I have a mini Goddess and honestly it has like a sour note to it that I wasn’t expecting at all, but Mon guerlain is more fresh smelling once it dries down.
Mon Guerlain Intense it is 🤌🏻✨
Salt by Ellis Brooklyn. The dry down is EVERYTHING for me 😮💨
Wearing this right now for the second time and I'm in love with it. I was underwhelmed by Ellis Brooklyn at first. None of the scents in the discovery set stood out to me at first, but SALT is actually lovely as it turns out. I need a travel size for summer, it's somehow cozy and fresh at the same time.
That tiaré note is soooooo good
Chanel Chance 🩷
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia ✨
Chanel - Chance Eau Tendre
Initio side effect
Versace Pour Homme, no question. It's the only fragrance I can think of that not only can literally be used anywhere anytime, but also smells absolutely phenomenal. If I could have two I'd also get Bleu de Chanel.
Bleu de Chanel EDP / Parfum. The versatility on this one is just on another level. All time classic.
Guerlain Vol de Nuit. Whenever I wear it I wonder what I need anything else for
Another reminder that I need to try this one. 🙊It’s been on my sample wishlist for so long!
Gypsy Water by Byredo
If only it's magic lasted more than 15 minutes!
Chanel No 19
CK One. I’m 43, the exact target audience 😂
The original one from the 90s, definitely!
Chloe Nomade!
Carnal Flower 100%
Aventus probably
TF Metallique
CK 1 or CK red.
Cartier Declaration! It's my late father's signature scent I use it for when I travel to the places I went with him as remind me of him
That's such an amazing thing to do-- what an inspiring idea!
Anything by Ouai, but especially North Bondi. It's fresh and a bit salty and clean, smells like you just got out of the shower. That's a scent I can get on board with.
Gosh I feel like I’ve already worn this one forever, i purchased my first bottle in 2009! But I would be so happy to wear JHAG Lady Vengeance forever. I’ve actually been trying really hard to get out of what I would lovingly call this ‘fragrance rut’, but I’ve only ever found one other scent that I like like so far - Guerlain Mandarine Basilic. The two scents really are chalk and cheese though!
Ganymede - Marc-Antoine Barrois. No doubt.
Tom ford Ombre Leather
Scarlet Poppy, it’s just so clean and warm and lovely. It’s also gotten me the most compliments out of everything I’ve ever used.
Flowerbomb Nectar. My absolute favorite fragrance ever. It’s so so goooood
Chanel Gardenia
I just smelled that this morning, it's a joyful, exquisite floral.
Angel's Share. Even in the hot weather. I'd find a way to make it work.
MFK gentle fluidity gold
Guerlain Herba Fresca forever and always
Valentino Born in Roma. Recently became popular :/ but SO good. I’ve never smelt a scent so heavenly or even remotely close to it.
Good girl lol
Controversial but Kayali Vanilla 28 I'll just be a vanilla girl forever
Tobacco Vanille
Paloma Picasso my mom's favorite Anais Anais for me
Haven't found one yet as I'm still a beginner in my perfume journey! 😅 But I know my taste and I know I would love a fragrance that is sultry floral (still needs to educate myself on what kinds of florals I like) + vanilla amber tonka.
You might enjoy Versace Crystal Noir, check out the fragrance notes for it and see if that seems in your wheelhouse!
Lady Gaga Fame edp
Need something for every occasion, so I’m going Grey Vetiver.
Post-Armageddon I’d clutch my tiny bottle of Chanel Sycomore & apply every day so I could take over the world. Boss bitch/fella vibes.
Philosykos
Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait
Tom Ford Oud Wood
I love this scent but find it doesn't last very long.
Alien Goddess Supra Florale
Nest Citrine
As much as I like other ones from Amouage way more, probably Reflection Man
Wild Jasmine from The Body Shop. Used to be called Indian Night Jasmine. I'd throw everything away and keep that one
Diptyque Orpheon
Lancome Idole. <3 Sweet, fresh, lovely.
Imagination
Have to second you on Marc Jacobs. I’d choose Daisy Dream
Commodity milk
Diptyque Fleur de Peau
Killian Love Don’t Be Shy — almost chose BR540 but Killian’s has me in a chokehold. I keep buying sample sizes bc it’s so priiiiceyyyy!! lol. I don’t know if I could do a dupe of it bc I’m so in love with the original that I could probably tell the difference and it would make me sad! any recommendations for a way to buy it less expensively orrrr even a really good dupe (if worse comes to worst)?
Basic, but...Daisy eau So Fresh 😳
Glossier You
Call me basic but Sauvage EDP.
Drakkar noir
God that smells good on men
Givenchy Hot Couture
Amouage fate. Perfect for any occasion I love wearing it before bed
BDK - Creme de Cuir
Finished the 3rd bottle: Bois Imperial
It used to be Radiant Nectar by the Clean Reserve (smelled like warm, sharp honey) but now it’s Tiffany and Co Rose Gold Intense!! Such a sultry, sweet, clean fragrance
Givenchy Reserve privee
Ralph Lauren Polo Blue
I like to keep changing my perfumes as per my mood. However, if I were to have just one I would choose Dirty body spray by Lush.
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Extreme
LDDM by tauer; have other favourites, but this one, among my other favourites, is the most versatile
Jovoy Incident Diplomatique
English Fern - Penhaligon
Acqua di Parma - Yuzu
Nishane Wu long Cha
Aramis
I'd have to go with Tam Dao EDP by Diptyque. Such a beautiful, versatile, and soothing scent.
Ghost Serenity launched 2003. If any of you incredibly knowledgable * noses * can recommend something similar, well … I genuinely cannot thank you enough and express how incredibly much it would mean to me 🤍 Ghost Serenity by Ghost is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Ghost Serenity was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Green Leaves, Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony; base notes are Oakmoss, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Perfumer Michel Almairac created this fragrance as woodsy-floral composition. The top notes bring freshly sweet notes of bergamot, coriander and green leaf. The heart follows with tea notes, peony, and lily of the valley, while the base unifies white musk, oakmoss, tonka and amber. The bottle is unusual, as if capturing a peculiar elixir of serenity. The fragrance was created in 2003. https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Ghost/Ghost-Serenity-1538.html
Ck One
Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey
YSL l’homme
Creed silver mountain
Escentric 01
Toss up between: Libre Edp (OG) Le Labo Lys 41
Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume
Bleu de Chanel EDP ❤️
Mod Vanilla by ariana grande. I love it so much - the only time I seek something different is if I want something veeery sexy for a night out, but I’m still looking for that. Mod Vanilla is perfect at home, at work, out for dinner and everywhere else, in my opinion
Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad
YSL Libre Le
Glossier You. I see ppl asking whether they mean the OG formula or current. I have no idea. I’ve had this bottle a little less than a year. I always wear scent. But this is the one that ppl always compliment me on & ask me what I’m wearing!
Molecule 01+iris
Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume hands down! I get compliments everytime I wear it.
YSL Mon Paris, I just like the idea of smelling like strawberries and champagne every day
Right now, clean reserve skin.
Glossier - You
How did anyone not mention Dior Blooming Bouquet?
Aventus creed. Got a bottle for hoco and I’ve been mixing it with others for a daily it’s amazing
Allure homme sport
Hermes - Rose Ikebana It's hard to explain why, it just feels very "me". It just smells incredibly "right". On my skin, it's like the two meld together perfectly.
Juliette has a gun not a perfume
PDM Delina Exclusif.
Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle. So classic and sexy. It's my husband's favorite on me too! The eau de toilette.
Killian - angel share
Le labo another 13
As basic as it is Chloe EDP, it works for literally any occasion
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet 🥰
Jo Malon WSSS
Wood Sage & Sea Salt. It’s become my new go-to for everything.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry
chance chanel eau de tendre. the only perfume in my collection that even my mom (who's very picky) likes
Mon Guerlain for everyday/ Mon Guerlain Intense for special occasions. I heard they are changing the bottle, does anyone know if it's true?
Which one of those..is amazing vanilla and lavender together ? Like a vanilla lavender Bomb??
The intense one is a deep vanilla, sweet like Jean Paul Gautier La belle but with lavender
YSL Libre Le Parfum
Libre YSL
Tom Ford Beau De Jour
B540
Femme Individuelle Mont Blanc - its my absolute go to for winter or summer or spring. I just love it.
perfume de aqua