OrganicAnn Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I was planning on picking out a new perfume that I could wear more for "every day" events. Not everyday, but if I had a meeting or was going out to lunch, that I could wear. I have a perfume I like for "date nights" that is more 'sexy'. So I was just planning on going to the mall and try a few and pick something out. So I froze when i saw all the counters with all the ladies in white coats pushing their products. So my plan is to narrow it down before I even get into the department store, so I won't freak out and leave again. I've made a list off of the department store's website. If you tell me your opinions of these scents. Do any of them fit the description - clean, fresh, not too heavy, feminine, not too churchy (you know how one always seem to smell the same perfume in church). If you know a perfume that fits the idea is not on the list below, please suggest it too. I like to make Christmas shopping easier on my family and thought this would be a great idea. I want something that comes in a eau de perfume (usually less expensive). Ack. I can't believe I reaction. I think part of it is that I don't even recognize most of these scents. Its like I have to start from scratch. Thanks in advance. Dior J’adore Dior Dune Pure DNKY Verbena Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Dolce & Gabana Light Blue Vera Wang Lovestruck Mark Jacobs Daisy Mark Jacobs Oh Lola Burberry London Classic for Women Clinque’s Perfectly Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9763653 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I like Chanel Chance, and it fits your requirements. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Good luck with that. I do wear one of the Liz Taylor perfumes, but rarely. I don't know any of those names. What I'd like to find is Jungle Gardenia. My mom used to wear it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I vote for being more organic and going without! (Just the view of someone who deals daily with family members who react very badly to people wearing perfumes.) Honest, you do not stink without perfume. Your natural body odor during a meeting is not a bad thing. I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I wear a Clinique Happy but I don't know which one it is. I don't think it's Perfectly Happy. I only started using it because they sent out a free trial tube for Valentines Day a few years ago, and I liked it. I'm not brave enough to go to the mall and pick one out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Do you have a Sephora? They carry many different lines, and the perfumes are all out on the shelf for you to smell. They also tend to have a lot of samples. The website has great product descriptions and reviews. They also carry sets of their best-selling fragrances, which might be a good option until you figure out what you like and what smells good on you (fragrances do not smell the same on everyone). I wear Lemon Sugar by Fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I've always like Sunflowers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Because we seem to like a lot of the same ones, I'm going to recommend yet another, that is along the same lines but slightly more sophisticated, I think -- :). Idole d'Armani. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I vote for being more organic and going without! (Just the view of someone who deals daily with family members who react very badly to people wearing perfumes.) Honest, you do not stink without perfume. Your natural body odor during a meeting is not a bad thing. I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I vote for being more organic and going without! (Just the view of someone who deals daily with family members who react very badly to people wearing perfumes.) Honest, you do not stink without perfume. Your natural body odor during a meeting is not a bad thing. I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 When you go, bring a small bag of coffee (grounds or beans). After you smell some perfume, smell the coffee to "clear" your olfactory senses. It will help you not get confused between all the scents, and will also help you not get all headachy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona100 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Do you have a Sephora? They carry many different lines, and the perfumes are all out on the shelf for you to smell. They also tend to have a lot of samples. The website has great product descriptions and reviews. They also carry sets of their best-selling fragrances, which might be a good option until you figure out what you like and what smells good on you (fragrances do not smell the same on everyone). I wear Lemon Sugar by Fresh. I second Sephora. I love going to Sephora. They are very helpful and let you try everything. If you know what scents you like, you can break it down that way. For a while, I couldn't find my favorite drug store fragrance (Sand and Sable). I smell good in perfumes that contain sandlewood. So, I went and told the Sephora people that and they pulled all the perfumes with that ingredient and I narrowed it down to Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist. Smells so good. Light and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I LOVE D&G Light Blue. It's been my "signature scent" for years now. Very light, very wearable, not over powering. I got tons of compliments when I wear it and I barely wear any at all. Mar Jacobs Daisy is what my 15 year old DD wears. Also a nice choice. For the ultimate in daily wear, take a look at the Philosophy 'Grace' line. I prefer Pure Grace....very clean and light, almost like soap and water only more scented. I also have recently found Eternal Grace which I LOVE. Many love Amazing Grace but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 You might want to try one of these places that sells samples for 5 for $1 with free shipping. I find that there are just too many smells at the perfume counter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I am very sensitive to perfumes but one of my dds wears Happy and another wears Pink and I am ok with both of those. They are very light, fresh, clean smells that I can handle. I have another dd who wears something similar but I don't know the name of it. I would suggest that you take someone sensitive to smells with you when you shop. They will let you know if something is too heavy of strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I vote for being more organic and going without! (Just the view of someone who deals daily with family members who react very badly to people wearing perfumes.) Honest, you do not stink without perfume. Your natural body odor during a meeting is not a bad thing. I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. I agree - I know too many folks who suffer greatly when exposed to perfumes and scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 My favorite, which I wear most everyday, is estee lauder's tuscanny per donna. Oh, and Oscar de la renta's Oscar. (his old perfume. seems thee is a newer fragrance.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I love perfume. I have about 5 scents that I rotate. It makes me so happy when I'm wearing a fresh, pretty scent. :001_smile: A couple that might fit your criteria: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Fresh Burberry Sheer Clinique Happy Coach Poppy Hope you find one that you love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I love Clinique Happy. I also second going to Sephora - the ladies there are very nice and will be willing to help you find a fragrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I vote for being more organic and going without! (Just the view of someone who deals daily with family members who react very badly to people wearing perfumes.) Honest, you do not stink without perfume. Your natural body odor during a meeting is not a bad thing. I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. Our family agrees! 3 of us seem to have instant reactions to scents. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks! I appreciate the suggestions. I'm going to make a short list and head to the mall. Or maybe wait till next weekend. I am very sensitive to those who have perfume/scent sensitivity. My mom is especially sensitive and can't stand scented candles, etc. I usually am very careful and do not use too much or too often - so it usually lasts me a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 DKNY Delicious! I hardly wear perfume, but I had to get this one! It came in a magazine sampler and I fell in love with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 So, I went and told the Sephora people that and they pulled all the perfumes with that ingredient and I narrowed it down to Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist. Smells so good. Light and clean. I think this is the one my dh likes and keeps trying to get me to try. But I've been wearing Romance by Ralph Lauren for years now, ever since my hubby first bought it for me. If they ever discontinue it, I won't smell like me! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I LOVE Philosophy's "Grace" line of perfumes. I wear Amazing Grace and sometimes layer Eternal Grace with it. Sephora and Ulta both carry these. I also like MK's Belara, which is a bit heavier, so I use it less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I can guarantee that at least one person in any event that you are attending would thank you for not wearing a chemical scent if they knew you had passed on the option! My dd would probably kiss your feet for not making her leave the room or pass out. As one who reacts to perfumes and has left more than one venue because of it, I'm in this camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Carolina Herrera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks for starting this thread, OP. I've been jotting down some of the names of the fragrances that have been suggested. I'm going to go try out a few to see if there is one (or two) to add to my Christmas wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lejardin Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I am very sensitive to perfumes but one of my dds wears Happy and another wears Pink and I am ok with both of those. They are very light, fresh, clean smells that I can handle. I have another dd who wears something similar but I don't know the name of it. I would suggest that you take someone sensitive to smells with you when you shop. They will let you know if something is too heavy of strong. KidsHappen, I am also very sensitive to perfumes and DD would love to have one I can tolerate LOL You mentioned Happy by Clinique I'm guessing and who makes Pink? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'll second the Marc Jacobs fragrances. Daisy is probably more what you're looking for, but I like Oh Lola, too. Disclaimer: I have a deep obsession with all things Marc Jacobs. When I win the lottery, I'm going to indulge every bit of it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I LOVE D&G Light Blue. It's been my "signature scent" for years now. Very light, very wearable, not over powering. I got tons of compliments when I wear it and I barely wear any at all. Hey, D&G Light Blue is MY signature scent. :D And like you, I get compliments on it all the time. I love the way it smells. But more importantly, some perfumes react with my body chemistry poorly, and I wake up in the middle of the night smelling something a bit rank. Not so with D&G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I take it Bath and Body Works is out of the mix? I love the scents :) You get more bang for your buck at BBW too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 No perfume/cologne here. I am very sensitive to the stuff. I had to leave church AGAIN this morning because of a lady that had stuff on and I immediately got a migraine. Still have it at 5:40 over 7 1/2 hrs later. My advice is smell clean. You may not only spare someone else but eventually your own health. I would be so thankful if the general public could realize what this stuff is made out of and how toxic it really is. By the way I used to wear the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a kiddo with crazy allergies so I just dab on some lavender oil in the morning. That's my "fragrance." I would be terrified to go to the mall and pick one. I hate being mobbed at those counters. I always feel overwhelmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sephora will also make and give you samples of any of their perfumes, so you can take a few weeks to decide which ones best complement your chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 "Happy" is my signature everyday scent so I'd have a hard time steering you from it. I wonder how it's different from "Perfectly Happy." I'm just a little Happy apparently. DH wear the Happy for men scent and he smells incredible. I have a couple of other scents. I love Bobbi Brown's "Beach" for the summer and then I have a couple of date perfumes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I wear Happy (not Perfectly Happy) every day, whether I'm going out or not. I just LOVE it! Other than that, the only one on the list I'd recommend is D&G Light Blue because it's TO DIE FOR! LOL Love that one too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I wear Happy (not Perfectly Happy) every day, whether I'm going out or not. I just LOVE it! Other than that, the only one on the list I'd recommend is D&G Light Blue because it's TO DIE FOR! LOL Love that one too :) Ok, you are not the first person to say this so I'm going to check this perfume out ASAP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I find that I like perfumes from particular brands, and not others. I particularly like Dior, Chanel and Givenchy, although I stick with Chanel these days. So perhaps if you have one you like for dates, you could look to something from the same brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Many perfumes give me a headache. But, I do love lighter or more natural smells, as well as less traditional ones. Rather than wear a perfume, I tend to use fairly natural shower gels or soaps that I love the smell of. The lingering scent is very light. My favourites are from Lush, like Karma soap or Snow Fairy shower gel. I also like Giovanni shower gels or lotions, which I have in raspberry and vanilla. In the summer, I often like to choose a minty soap or gel--fresh and yummy, but not overpowering at all. I get a lot of compliments when I've showered with my Lush products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 They also carry sets of their best-selling fragrances, which might be a good option until you figure out what you like and what smells good on you (fragrances do not smell the same on everyone). Thank you for this. I used to be fully on top of it when it came to perfume. I knew each and every one. Then once I stopped buying magazines that carry samples and so on, I really am out of touch with the new stuff. This is a great idea. :) You might want to try one of these places that sells samples for 5 for $1 with free shipping. I find that there are just too many smells at the perfume counter! Wow :D. You are gold. Thank you. :grouphug: I loathe Chanel. Anything by Chanel. Some of my favorites: Crabtree and Evelyn Rose Pleasures by Estee Lauder Eternity by Calvin Klein Michael by Michael Kors Marc Jacobs (not sure which one, maybe it's just the one called Marc Jacobs - had it a few years ago) Beauty by Kate Spade - sadly, I don't think they make this anymore J’Adore by Christian Dior Hot Couture DKNY Be Delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My favorite, which I wear most everyday, is estee lauder's tuscanny per donna. OMG!! I loved this one, but I must not shop enough because I thought that it wasn't sold anymore! I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Another vote for the Philosophy Grace line for everyday wear. My favourite is Amazing Grace. Lovely gentle scent. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Some more to try: Lancome Hypnose Chanel Cristal Versace Bright Crystal Davidoff Cool Water for women Nautica My Voyage Pucci Acqua 330 Pucci Vivara Variazioni Verde 072 and the brands "Clean" and "Bliss" both carry a lot of clean scents My personal fave is Prada Infusion d'Iris... but I can only use a tiny bit at a time. I used to love Lancome Tresor, for years, but then it gave me my first ever perfume headache. :'( L'Occitane de Provence is 100% organic and I love their cherry blossom and verbena scents. Their formulation principles and sustainability links are here: http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Content/About/Formulation.aspx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I used to love perfume, but now it seems they all give me a headache. The only thing I've been able to wear that doesn't bother me is Amazing Grace by Philosophy. I haven't tried any of the other Grace scents, but they may be as light. Sometimes I wear the lotion instead of the perfume. Love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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