Classy perfume that lasts!

pinkstars

Hi all, recently getting into perfumes more than I ever have before and just yesterday I bought the above. I haven't opened it yet just want to make sure it's a scent that is a bit strong and lasts! I feel all the cheaper ones eg Flowerbomb just aren't lasting on me and I'm going through a 100ml bottle a month! Thanks for your help

PinkLemonade

Flowerbomb is a cheap perfume? I find that a bit insulting

Mollyd90

How are you going through a 100ml bottle a month? You must be bathing in it! Your nose gets used to the smell of your perfume so even though you can't smell it others will.


I have both mademoiselle and flower bomb. Can't remember prices but pretty sure they are in same bracket

Moody_mona

Flowerbomb is €8 cheaper per 100ml from Debenhams (€125 compared to €117). Hardly a cheap alternative. If you alternate between perfumes, you might notice they last longer. Like the above poster says, you get used to them and use more.

Lia_lia

A 100ml perfume would last me about a year! Only wear it when going out really though. Seems like a waste otherwise.

Stheno

I use the lidl knock off of coco mademoiselle and a 50ml bottle of it would last me three months using it five days a week, before I used that a 50ml bottle of chanel would last me the best part of six months.

pinkstars

Hi all, looking to buy a perfume that is a classic and that will last for a few hours. Any eau de parfum that I have bought recently just won't seem to last on my skin. Any recommendations? Last perfumes I have used are Flowerbomb and Olempia. Thanks a million

roy rodgers

Ck1
Must be around 20 years by now

Coopaloop

pinkstars wrote: »

Hi all, looking to buy a perfume that is a classic and that will last for a few hours. Any eau de parfum that I have bought recently just won't seem to last on my skin. Any recommendations? Last perfumes I have used are Flowerbomb and Olempia. Thanks a million

Guerlain have some really lovely scents,I love insolence,and the smell last ages,they are one of the oldest french perfumeries in the world. Debenhams stock them.

hearmehearye

Angel by Thierry Mugler lasts AGES. I've often had compliments on it at 8pm in the evening when I'd have put it on at 7am that morning.


Also love Black Opium by YSL. That packs a punch that lasts too.

dee_mc

Second vote for Black Opium.
Chloe by Chloe has a similar staying power but it's a much, much lighter, fresher scent.

Kablamo!

Wearing Gucci Bamboo at the minute. Seems to last most of the day for me!

SmallTeapot

Chanel No. 5 or Mademoiselle - both are quite long lasting. No 5 is a bit more muskier

Stheno

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Chanel No. 5 or Mademoiselle - both are quite long lasting. No 5 is a bit more muskier

OP already has a thread about Mademoiselle.

OP If you are going through 100ml of perfume in a month as per your other thread, is it possible that you are overusing the perfume?

I've always found Chanel perfumes to last well. Issy Miyake was also good.

Lisha

I always go back to Ralph Lauren's 'Romance'

An oldie I know but it lasts while not being too sickening/heavy.

dee_mc

Back again, have been thinking about your two threads, and three things come to mind: layering, moisturising and immunity!
Layering - try using the shower gel and or moisturiser that matches your fragrance.
Moisturising - perfume lasts longer on skin that isn't dry. Some people swear by dabbing vaseline on top of perfume, haven't tried it myself.
Immunity - try asking someone you trust if they can still smell your perfume in the evening. The chances are, everyone else can smell it but you can't. Changing up your perfume (having more than one bottle on the go at any one time) can help.
Another suggestion, there's a newish Marc Jacobs perfume in a green bottle that looks a bit like a handbag (awful design IMO) that springs to mind - the scent wouldn't be for everyone but boy does it last, I sprayed it on in a shop early on a Saturday morning and someone asked me what perfume I was wearing the following morning when I was on the way to the shower. So that one might be worth a try!

Stheno

dee_mc wrote: »

Back again, have been thinking about your two threads, and three things come to mind: layering, moisturising and immunity!
Layering - try using the shower gel and or moisturiser that matches your fragrance.
Moisturising - perfume lasts longer on skin that isn't dry. Some people swear by dabbing vaseline on top of perfume, haven't tried it myself.
Immunity - try asking someone you trust if they can still smell your perfume in the evening. The chances are, everyone else can smell it but you can't. Changing up your perfume (having more than one bottle on the go at any one time) can help.
Another suggestion, there's a newish Marc Jacobs perfume in a green bottle that looks a bit like a handbag (awful design IMO) that springs to mind - the scent wouldn't be for everyone but boy does it last, I sprayed it on in a shop early on a Saturday morning and someone asked me what perfume I was wearing the following morning when I was on the way to the shower. So that one might be worth a try!

My OH swears by spraying stuff in your hair!

dee_mc

One more thing OP (may seem an obvious point but you never know), if you like your perfume strong and long lasting you need to be using Parfum or EDP, not EDT.

baby and crumble

I've found that Tom Ford scents need maybe 2 spritzes in the morning and you'll still have them on you 12 hours later. I prefer to only really be able to get the scent of my perfume I f you're in my personal space though so I go fairly easy on them.

SusieBlue

I would wear my Mademoiselle approx. 3 times per week and get 6-8 months from a bottle on average. It's a beautiful scent with fantastic staying power so I can't see how your going through so much so quickly. It's a cult classic for all the right reasons - the scent is timeless and elegant and it lasts well. The perfume in itself generally has a great reputation so you should like it. I also love flower bomb but would by no means consider either of these cheap.

Fwiw, mademoiselle is my go to 'good' perfume (other favourites are Bon Bon by Victor and Rolf and Black XS by Paco Rabane) but for day to day casual wear I use a Katy Perry one in a red diamond shaped bottle. Can't remember the name of it but it was about €25 and is lovely and light and perfect for casual wear. I personally would find flowerbomb and mademoiselle perhaps a bit too overpowering for day wear, especially in the volume you seem to be wearing.

Tilly

I wear Flowerbomb and it last all day, are you sure it's parfume and not eau de toilette?

pinkstars

Yes it's definitely eau de parfum.

pinkstars

Yes it's definitely eau de parfum.

pinkstars

Which is your favourite? Would love your opinion. Have Coco but picking up another one today!

retro:electro

Are those the only two options?

PinkLemonade

Congratulations on your recent purchase

pinkstars

PinkLemonade wrote: »

Congratulations on your recent purchase

Thanks do you like it?

pinkstars

PinkLemonade wrote: »

Congratulations on your recent purchase

No I'm open to more ideas!

pinkstars

anna080 wrote: »

Are those the only two options?

No I'm open to more suggestions!

retro:electro

pinkstars wrote: »

No I'm open to more suggestions!

My all time fav is Givenchy eau de Moiselle but they don't seem to stock it in shops anymore. I order it online. I also love Stella by Stella Mc Cartney. Also if you really want a nice treat the Jo Malone fragrances in Brown Thomas are amazing. They are pretty dear but you can get the smaller bottles for around €50.

Toto Wolfcastle

I've merged your 3 perfume threads into one. Please try to stick to one thread on the same topic in future. Thanks.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

I'm wearing hermès - elixir des merveille and that lasts all day long.

PLL

Alien by Thierry Mulgar lasts ages, my coats smell of it and I only wear it on nights out. It's very strong though, not all would love it but it definitely has lasting power.

PinkLemonade

My favourite perfume is Jo Malone Dark Amber and Ginger Lily
http://m.jomalone.com/product/6330/18437/Fragrances/Cologne-Intense/Dark-Amber-Ginger-Lily/Dark-Amber-Ginger-Lily-Cologne
It isn't very obvious after a while, it blends into my natural scent which I really like. I don't want to smell like perfume, I prefer it to be more subtle, but everyone's different.

amerie2010

Tresor midnight rose by Lancome is a favourite of mine it's a sweet smell but not overpowering & lasts all day. You should check that one out it's fab!

Hopeful2016

PinkLemonade wrote: »

Flowerbomb is a cheap perfume? I find that a bit insulting

Am I the only one who has no idea how anyone could find this insulting? The Op didn't say it was cheap, she said it was cheaper, then a few posts later someone posted the Debenhams prices and it was actually cheaper.

How can anyone be insulted by a thread on perfume? I assume none of the boards members are affiliated with any of the brands being discussed.

LinF

I love Paloma Picasso and have been using it for years......

Miss_Lauren

Tom Ford fragrances are well lasting I find. I would also second the suggestions to use Parfum or EDP rather than EDT.

I alternate between 3 fragrances, and I find that it takes me much longer to go through the bottles, as I'm using less. I think if you're more used to a fragrance you can almost become immune to the scent so end up using to much. My granny always said that if you can smell your own perfume strongly all the time then you're wearing too much, and she always smelt amazing!