What are some really good perfumes for women right now? (highlighted, professional)

[PriscillaVanilla]

Originally Posted by Gree

Just get Chanel No. 5. It is a classic.

Or Christalle Chanel. It's an old classic too.

[mistyriver]

Maybe a gift card for Jo Malone if it’s sold near you. So many different single or few note scents and thy are fun to mix...in fact they are intended to mix.
Very high end but not hideously expensive per bottle. Problem is...you end up with a lot of bottles.

https://www.jomalone.com

[mistyriver]

Originally Posted by blueherons

Any of the Creed or Tom Ford fragrances are really good.

I used to wear Creed’s “Green Irish Tweed”. It’s supposed to be for men but I love the scent. And I hate cloying and flowery fragrances.

[mistyriver]

Originally Posted by simplepeace

Please ask her!
Especially if you are spending a lot of money, ask her, or go to a department store with her and you both try some scents while shopping. It can still be a surprise if you don’t buy it right then.

A gift of a new / different scent is one of the highest on my lists of “just DON’T do it”.

“Some really good perfumes right now” might be something she (or you) hates, or can’t tolerate when it is on her skin.

So true. My husband once gave me a bottle of Quelques Fleur “L ‘Original” on the recommendation of a salesperson.
Hideously expensive (for me anyway) and so flowery I thought I’d choke. He was so proud of it that I didn’t return it. It sat for years unused before I finally pitched it.

[ylisa7]

Originally Posted by gentlearts

Shalimar is my go to, but it must settle in or it can be strong. I put it on in the morning and it still smells really nice at bedtime.

YLisa, hates it, and my daughter thinks it stinks too. LOL

Well I can do Shalimar over Opium This is why ot is very hard to buy scents for others.

[QuilterChick]

Another one I like, is Estee Lauder's "Beautiful". Delicate, reasonable price, and not nauseating.


Have these on my tray, faves in this order:

Sexy Amber (Kors);

L'Air DuTemps (for summer only);

Paris (Yves St.Laurent);

Obsession (Calvin Klein);

Romance (Ralph Lauren);

[greatblueheron]

[quote=QuilterChick;52868094]Another one I like, is Estee Lauder's "Beautiful". Delicate, reasonable price, and not nauseating.


Have these on my tray, faves in this order:

Sexy Amber (Kors);



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L'Air DuTemps (for summer only);

This was a favorite years ago....another was Blue Grass by Eliz Arden

[Regina14]

Shalimar is a classic; but, as has been noted, perfume is a very personal choice. Get her a small amount of Shalimar, Chanel #5, or something that is light and delicate in scent but that is thought to be an elegant scent (ask at the perfume counter of a good department store).

[LLCNYC]

Originally Posted by Gree

Just get Chanel No. 5. It is a classic.

Lawd no.


I really wanted to like it because it is a classic but I just hate it...on me and everyone else.

[lovely40]

Since we are heading to Fall/Winter season, Tom Ford Oud Wood would be perfect. Be prepared to spend around $300-500 bucks.