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[Joyce]

I hate it when some people drown themselves in it- there was a woman I used to work with who did that and I could almost taste it when she was in the room. Yuk!

I know what you mean with that one.  Used to work with a girl who would drown herself in cheap stuff.  You could smell her wherever she went.  Even knew when she'd been in the toilet.  Needless to say if I ever smell that smell nowadays I feel my stomach heaving!

[Rowan]

I mix a one or two of drops of rose geranium essential oil with some undiluted Classic Fenjal oil, I keep it in an empty essential oil bottle. I then have my own signature scent.

I have had many people ask what is that lovely smell, mostly men, one  said that I smelt of Italy. I think its the vanilla that attracts men ( survey I think)

Not a good idea if you have a sensitivity to essential oil though.

[lady57]

catweazle i am not a regular perfume wearer only for special occasions or when i get a sense of odeur de armpit  a bottle will last me for 2 or 3 years and i really do prefer the impulse sprays they are more dilute that a perfume 

[kerrieann]

i always wear perfume always have but i agree women that drown themselves make me feel sickly  i have sprayed perfume on myself in store before and havent been able to get it washed off quick enough i dont always think its the cost but just what suits your skin

[Joyce]

I've just had to ditch my Lovely perfume as it had gone off.  They do say that they only have a one year shelf life, though I do have mine for more like 2 years. 

My mum had a bottle of Intimate, think it was by Revlon, years ago.  She kept it so long we nicknamed it Antimate!  It was rank, but mum thought it was fine.

[kerrieann]

yes i try to keep mine i its box and in a drawer isnt it the light that sends it off

[Spadger]

One of my favourites was Byzance by Rochas - and they stopped making it So I have moved on and now love Allure by Chanel, Truth by Calvin Klein & also Euphoria by Calvin Klein.  I agree that perfume smells different on different people, so I think it's trial & error - visit Boots and try some new ones out.  I am hoping Santa will bring me some new perfume this year, as I have been exceptionally good
Spadger x

[Joyce]

I've been good too Spadger, but doubt hubby would even think to buy me perfume    He bought me for the very first Christmas after he met me and my skin came up in hives.  I hadn't the heart to tell him, so kept putting it on and put up with the sexy lumps until we got engaged. 

[flushtered]

Beyonce Heat - got it from DS for my birthday yesterday and really like it.

[Firewalker50]

Happy belated birthday Nifty.  Hope you had a lovely time.

Fx

[flushtered]

Thanks Firewalker, I did and spa break was heavenly. 

[lady57]

I found some of my favourite perfume today, I last had some 20 years ago i didn't know they still made it it is marks and spencer Florentyna and is a mixture of gardenia, jasmine orange blossom and musk, i love it 

[Pennyfarthing]

I have put in a request for Calvin Klein Euphoria.  I've had it before and it actually lasts on me - some others don't have any staying power on me.

[shirleyp]

Love Cartier la lune for evenings, have used Chanel Chance so much recently I can no longer smell it on me, J'adore and am saving my Boots points for some more Gucci Flora

Flyaway x

[giniboz]

I adore Coco Chanel and have worn it for years, but have recently stopped as my friend said it reminded her of 'old lady'!!!!?  I have defected to Miss Dior (not original one, the other one, used to be called Cherie I think) which does make me feel young and attractive.

I used to wear Charlie, and something dreadful called 'Knowing' by...(can't remember) - when I smell it now it practically makes me heave, but I thought it was the last word in sophistication when I was 20.  Funny how you change!

My mother used to wear Tweed, and my dad spalshed on Brut in the green bottle - I still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that aftershave! Very happy memories for me.