Perfume poll

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

Has anyone tried the new Dream Angel fragrance Desire? Just wondering how it smells.

I haven't tried it on, but I smelled in the store and so far I think it's the best of the Dream Angel line (which admittedly isn't my favorite).

I've updated my tastes since I last posted to this thread. Lately I've been wearing:

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta (my standby)
Cinema by Yves Saint Laurent (probably my current favoritoe)
Euphoria by Calvin Klien (very versatile)
Burberry Weekend (I'm sort of tiring of this one though)
Basic Instinct by Victoria's Secret (they're cancelling it )


Lately, some of my scent snob friends have turned me on to BPAL, or Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab:

http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/

Now, from their website you'd think that their scents all cater to goths/hippies, and many of them do, but some of them are more mainstream but still incredibly unique. Their oils are also really strong and a little goes a long way. If you're into scents, it's definitely worth checking out.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I'm a perfume addict. I have so many bottles that I've had some of them for several years...to the point they're evaporating out of the bottle! I wear them depending on my mood.

My favorites are:
Cristobal by Balenciaga, Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, Chanel No. 5, Jo Malone Red Roses, and Fig Apricot by Fresh.

Others I have are:
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, J.P. Gaultier Fragile, Jo Malone Orange Blossom, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, Lalique, Flowerbomb, Dolce Gabbana Light Blue, Flowers & Chocolate by Fresh, and one by Ferragamo that my bf bought me and I don't care for very much.

Ones I can't wear:
Shalimar - it may be the most popular perfume of all time, but I will always associate it with my Grandma, as it was her signature scent.
Joy and Opium - my aunt's signature scent
Paloma Picasso - my mom's
Thiery Muglar's Angel - the scent makes me feel sick to my stomach

For men:
Burberry Brit
Hugo Boss
Aqua di Gio
Red by Giorgio Beverly Hills
Eternity by Calvin Klein
...and good ol' Polo Ralph Lauren

[Stef the Pef]

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

Lately, some of my scent snob friends have turned me on to BPAL, or Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab:

http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/

Now, from their website you'd think that their scents all cater to goths/hippies, and many of them do, but some of them are more mainstream but still incredibly unique. Their oils are also really strong and a little goes a long way. If you're into scents, it's definitely worth checking out.

I see patchoili scents! Eeeee!!!

In all seriousness, though, that looks like a site I might try. Lots of pretty blends there.

--hippie born 40 years too late

[AOE2AlphaPhi]

I have a couple I love. Bvlgari Blanc or Cashmere Mist during the day, Dior Hypnotic Poison at night, and Givenchy Very Irresistable in the summer.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

My personal favorite (for me) is Victoria's Secret Very Sexy...it is THE perfect scent for me (the kind in the red bottle; not the pink one)

I absolutely love it when a guy wears Abercrombie & Fitch "Fierce". It smells amazing
My last boyfriend wore Mary Kay's Velocity for Men. Sounds weird that a guy would wear something by Mary Kay, but as anyone smelled that? It smelled wonderful on him!

Don't know if it's already been mentioned, but I've recently become addicted to Sake and Sugar Lychee by Fresh, available at any Neiman Marcus or Sephora.

[AlethiaSi]

I LOVE truth by calvin klein.. they stopped making it though I bought a bunch online when i found out they discontinued it, but that was a few years ago and I think its starting to go bad...

but i also loveeee
candies (reminds me of high school and going out lol)
Gucci Envy (a little more grown up- but still sensual)
paris hilton (light and floral-y)

but i love anything jasmine or magnolia for body sprays and i have this roll-on oil from b&bw in sensual... yum! (which i don't think they make anymore) i also like coconut lime verbena and honeysuckle
it seems a lot of stuff i like is often discontinued... whats up with that?

i think i want to get be delicious by DKNY and armani code for women next, smells soo good

[Honeykiss1974]

My two fragrances of the moment...Juicy Couture (I LOVE the purse spray bottle ) and Coach. They both smell divine!

[ErinIsBadNews]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

My two fragrances of the moment...Juicy Couture (I LOVE the purse spray bottle ) and Coach. They both smell divine!

I got the Juicy perfume in the Eau de Parfum Traveler for Christmas. The stupid thing sprayed a couple days and died on me. I love the smell, I just wish it would come out of the bottle, I can hear it and I know it’s in there but it won't come out! I've tried everything from running it under hot water to trying to break it when I was really frustrated. lol. Nothing worked.

Since I'm obviously not wearing my Juicy perfume....

Calving Klein- Euphoria (when I go out)
Victoria Secret- Pink (when I'm just going to class)
Clinique- Happy (at work)

There are a couple other ones that I rotate through when I'm in the mood. I get bored with things very easily.

[AlethiaSi]

I just got Kenneth Cole Black. I love it
I also bought two of the essential oil scents from the body shop, the ananya and indian begonia or something like that
i have a hard time figuring out what i want to wear lol

[whiteandblack]

^^ yes, I love the Body Shop. I'm in the market for a new perfume, may look into Ralph, by RL. or maybe Knowing, by EL.

[Sister Havana]

Time to update my scents of choice.

I rotate between Gap So Pink, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Avon Haiku, Avon Today, Avon Tomorrow, Avon Extraordinary, Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise, Lush Honey I Washed The Kids solid, Lush Potion Solid, and Lush Champagne Snow Showers solid. I also use Lush's Flying Fox temple balm (sadly discontinued) as a solid perfume.

[SWTXBelle]

I love my Laila - you can only get it in the states on line or at Epcot - the Norway pavillion!

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I love my Laila - you can only get it in the states on line or at Epcot - the Norway pavillion!

My mom has that! She usually wears Obsession, though. It's been "her" scent forever.

I have Glamourous from Ralph Lauren, and I really like it. There are sparkles in the bottle! My key sis' mom got it for me (also a Kappa), so it has special meaning to me as well.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Sister Havana

Time to update my scents of choice.

I rotate between Gap So Pink, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Avon Haiku, Avon Today, Avon Tomorrow, Avon Extraordinary, Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise, Lush Honey I Washed The Kids solid, Lush Potion Solid, and Lush Champagne Snow Showers solid. I also use Lush's Flying Fox temple balm (sadly discontinued) as a solid perfume.

It seems like we have similar scent preferences. My favorite of the moment is definitely the Honey I Washed the Kids I need to track down this EA Green Tea, I've never heard of it or seen it anywhere before and it sounds intriguing ...