I Need a New Perfume

Updated on January 26, 2013
S.J. asks from Cherryville, MO
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I am looking for a new perfume and never have time to get out and sample any. What is your current favorite? I am 33 and I enjoy fruity floral fragrances. Refuge perfume was a fav of mine, it was super cheap and smelled great! Description: featuring notes of star jasmine, green apple, tahitian vanilla bean and other enchanting scents. I also like Love Kills by Ed Hardy. I am just really sick of both of them right now!

Any suggestions for something similar?

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J.C.

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The new Lancome perfume (something Belle) is really nice. Floral undertones yet woodsy. Daisy by Marc Jacobs is nice and fresh.

I'm a Chanel girl - but I firmly believe that you get what you pay for. The lasting power is unreal. Coco Chanel is my favorite. Coco Mademoiselle is a lighter, more floral version.

Also, Clinique happy is very fresh.

I saw someone wrote Jessica McClintock - smells like lilac. So beautiful.

I love the smell of Angel so I tried a friend's. I hated the way I smelled and couldn't wait to get home and shower. But it's beautiful.

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C.M.

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I too love fruity floral fragrances. my husband bought me the new Coach Poppy Blossom for Christmas. Smells so good!

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S.S.

answers from Dallas on

COACH has come out with some Poppy frangrances and I love them!!!! There was one I used to wear that had pheromones in it and drove guys crazy, it's called Hypnotic Poison, and it's a wonderful fragrance. Makes me feel very sexy.

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A.G.

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I also love the Chanel perfumes! Chanel's Allure is my favorite. I also love Vera Wang (the original).

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S.E.

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i love my very sexy by victorias secret.. you cant always find it though and its not exactly cheap.. so my alternative is dream by gap, i like the way it smells and its not expensive at all and comes in a giant bottle- they have all sizes if you want to just buy a small one it try it out

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E.S.

answers from Asheville on

I love Burberry (origional). Here is its description:

A fruity fragrance with top notes of blackcurrant and fresh green apple
Combined with heart notes of cedar wood, jasmine, moss and sandalwood, the fragrance has a rich and sensual tone
Musk and vanilla smooth the scent for a gentle warmth

It is my all time favorite!

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K.M.

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Oooh, see I like rich musky perfumes, but I had a lighter one that I really liked when I was younger and it was a bit more flowery/fruity ... Clinique's Happy and Happy Heart. Good Luck, one thing about perfume is it is a PERSONAL thing, and you do have to get out there and try some. I suggest Ulta, they have a WONDERFUL perfume selection. I like to spray the paper, walk around the store and then smell it. If I like it I try it on but I do not smell it until it has been on for about 20 min and I try on only one at a time. Wash off of your wrist if you do not like allow to dry and try again. Sorry, but it is best you smell it with your body because was works for me may not work for you.

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☆.A.

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Haha--I just returned that "something Bella" O. from Lancôme!
I thought it was too strong.
Searching myself here.
Did a little sniffing at Macy's and the Chanel perfumes were the best.
Waiting to smell the H2O stuff in person, before I buy a Chanel.
I also really like Ginger Essence from Origins, but it's not a floral...

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A.L.

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More on the Jasmine note (A fresh scent) I like Jessica McClintock and Dorissimo<< older, but smells light and fresh..
Essential Oils are fun and have many of the essences you list above.. they can usually be found at a holistic type of store..

good luck

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K.A.

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I recently bought "Tickled Pink" by Vicky Tiel. I highly recommend it! It's reasonably priced, too!

Here's the description -

Tickled Pink women's perfume was launched by the designer house of Vicky Tiel. This women's fragrance possesses a blend of Tropical Passion fruit, Island Mango, Wild Strawberry, Violet, Creamy Jasmine, Plum Woods, Light Amber, Vanilla and Musk.

It's on sale online right now at Perfumania. I am not one for spending 80 bucks on perfume, so this one's right up my alley.

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K.G.

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OMG Candy (I think that's it) by PRADA smells SOOOO Good

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C.C.

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I tend to like woodsy florals. My two current favorites are Tiffany (from Tiffany & Co.) and Sinner by Kat Von D (from Sephora).

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K.A.

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I use Dream by Gap also as someone else posted. I think the smallest size is $5.00 or somethng. There is a difference in Dream and Dream More; they are not the same.

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D.N.

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My daughter asked for Taylor Swift Wonderstruck for Christmas. She had it on the other day and I think it smells pretty good. I has a floral scent to it. My daughter also liked the Ed Hardy so may be a good match.

I like to go to places like Kohls and try on the perfumes since they usually have sample bottles and no pressure to buy. You can see if you like it on you rather than smelling from a piece of paper.

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S.H.

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Orange Blossom- by Jo Malone

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T.A.

answers from Seattle on

New favorite is perfect touch by Charlotte Ronson. Classic fave is light blue by dolce and gabbana.

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V.W.

answers from Jacksonville on

Have you ever tried Green Tea. I believe it is from Elizabeth Arden, but I can't remember. I love it. Very clean smelling, refreshing, yet subtle. Not overly sweet.

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S.G.

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Trish McEvoy. She makes several scents so you are sure to find something you love. I have a few and change it up each day based on my mood. ;)

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M.J.

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I am not much of a perfume person. Pregnancy. But "Thinking of You" by M. Kay is great. LOVE IT

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S.L.

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I started wearing Bright Crystal by Versace mid last year...I LOVE IT!

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

If you are looking for "fruity", I can't help you. Sorry.

I use:

Opium - Eve St. Lauren ORIGINAL ONLY
Chloe - by Chloe
Imari - Avon
White Shoulders - Elizabeth Arden (again original scent)

I know there are several others but I would have to go upstairs to my bathroom to look!!! If you are interested in more - let me know!

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M.R.

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Try the Aveeda Chakra sprays. I always receive compliments when I wear them, as they are made from pure essential oils.

I also love Issey Miyaki's line. Expensive, but you only need one squirt.

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R.J.

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You'd probably like the new Hermes collection

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K.B.

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Try the Coach Poppy (pink bottle not orange), Vera Wang or Donna Karan DKNY Verbena.

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