Your Perfect Perfume

Honestly, I can't stand perfume. It gives me migraines that last sometimes fro 2 days. I avoid the perfume isle of stores. I hate when people dowse themselves in perfume and then stand next to me because it will make me sick with a migraine headache.

Many medical facilities and offices that deal with patient's ban the use of perfume for the very reason that I stated above.

"Falling In Love" by Philosophy. It smells amazing, and is light. Only perfume that I'm not allergic to.

Not a big perfume wearer myself, but when I do wear it I like Kai Perfume (made of essential oils) and this lovely little pot of perfume balm that I bought in Hawaii ... it's plumeria.

I am with Liv B. I get migraines a lot of times when people wear it. It makes me sad!!!

Another rotator!

Kenzo Amour
Bvlgari Black Jasmine
Prada (old, not new prada... Love the sassafras)
Spice Bomb (technically men's, it's almost identical to the old black orchid for women)
Hawaiian tropic sunscreen (4) hehehe
Soap & clean skin.

Clinique Happy Heart. Love it!

Amber oil or resin - makes my husband go crazy (he even growls and bites my neck) :)~ Gotta love that!

My favorite perfume is Sung by Alfred Sung. I've worn it for over 20 years, but I do wear other perfumes too.

I've worn Vera Wang - her original scent - for years, but recently decided I wanted to try something new. I have been wearing Channel Allure for several months now. This time I bought the perfume version instead of the cheaper Eau du Toilet. I put it on in the morning, and it lasts all day. I love it!

I like wearing the same scent for a long time, having a "signature" scent. My family likes that, too. If I wear something different my boys tell me I don't smell right, even if it's a new scent they like. I've had students comment on it, too. They find it comforting to know that I will always smell the same. It has taken awhile for my kids to get used to Channel's Allure, but they like it now. They would probably be thrilled if I put on Vera Wang again, though. :)

As many of you know, I've struggled with migraines forever, but fortunately mine aren't triggered by scent. I'm so glad because I LOVE scents - candles, perfumes, spices, everything. I do try to be sensitive to others, though. If I have students who are sensitive to scents, I don't burn candles or turn on my Scentsys in my classroom. I do love things that smell nice, though! :)

Embarassing to admit, but Ed Hardy. I never would've expected to like it. I was scent shopping for my teenage daughter and came across it. LOVE it! Smells, crisp, clean, just a little flowery, no hint of musk or baby powder, just plain ole pretty, and it lasts.

Hanae Mori, from Nordstrom's

Skin musk, I LOVE it.

I'm a rotator.
I use different ones on different days depending on my whim.
And I also have tons of sample vials, of perfumes I've liked from the counters at stores, but is too expensive for me to buy it.

"Jo Malone" has great perfumes and cologne.

I've also used my Hubby's cologne on myself too.
To me, perfume/cologne is unisex.

Verbena Eau de toilette by l'Occitane.

Otherwise, I love to wear Old Spice aftershave so I smell like the man my husband could be.

I can't wear much or be around someone with too much on due to sensitivity..

I LOVE a fresh clean scent. My go to's are Philosphy (soap and eater scent) and the Clean brand which has fresh cotton, fresh laundry which are light enough that I can handle and still have a nice fragrance.

Almost nothing is worse when someone is in the same room or walks by and you smell them forever. I have actually gotten sick from that.

My fave is Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain, ahhhhhhhh!:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Guerlain-Jardins-de-Bagatel...

It's fresh, flowery and sexy, but way too expensive so I haven't bought it in many years. A sales associate told me one time it's because of the flowers used to make it, they're rare, and sometimes it was out of stock because of this. Maybe I will treat myself to a bottle on my next birthday!

So, for now I just spritz myself with body sprays, Warm Vanilla Sugar's the one I use most.

Verscae, Bright Crystal (nice, fresh on the lighter side)
Giorgio Armani, Acqua di Gioia Fresh (fresh, mojito inspired with fruity floral tones) People always compliment this one.

I get migraines too and have to avoid the strong herbal/patchouli, powdery, musky scents. One perfume that kills me is Cliniques Elixir...it's an old scent that just won't die! It reminds me of patchouli, bleeeeeck.

I too am migraine scent sensitive, but do love well and lightly used perfume or cologne on women and men. Weird huh? But just a hint too much and its migraine city!

Personally I have worn Dior Poison for years. I have little occasion to wear it (when we "go out"...or basically if I leave the house to go anywhere but Target!)..A bottle lasts me a few years!

Says my social life is pathetic and very very sad, but ...Oh well! I like cozy jammie pants, a glass of wine or a Mikes lemonade, no bra and my own couch for movies with my great TV and surround sound with the kitty cats on my lap! LOL

I don't care for perfume. I hate it on me, and i barely tolerate it on others. But the other day someone was wearing Versace and it was heaven. I may buy it.

I have Royal Apothic from Anthropologie - LOVE! unfortunately it is really light and I have to (and do!) re-spritz at lunch.
When I need something heavier I use Coach Poppy or Gucci Envy.

I personally like the classic Beautiful by Este Lauder, but my kids were sensative to it so I had to stop wearing it. But, they are doing better so I can start again soon. I love love love the smell of Champs E'lyse but it doesn't smell good on me, so I don't wear it.

I have to be careful because I do get migraines from perfumes a lot, and my mom's is Opium, but I am so allergic that I can't be around her. She is actually allergic to it now too. How sad!

I used to love Green Tea (Elizabeth Arden), but since I finished the bottle I haven't got around to buying anymore.

Husband started buying me the Burberry scents and I like them a lot. But they are heavier and I prefer to wear them mostly in the winter. Burberry Brit was my favorite, but when he bought the next one, he got Burberry London and I didn't like it quite as much. Last time he went, he brought home the Burberry Body and I like it better, but still not as much as the Burberry Brit.

When I was much younger, I liked "Red"... it's spicy. But I haven't worn that in YEAAAAAARS.

I tend to prefer spicy/musky or clean. Not the florals. Green Tea is VERY clean smelling.

Since I was a teen, my favorites have been Chanel #5 and Coty Wild Musk. I have had many others and like them, but those are my always favorites. I never bought it, but I really liked Baby Phat too.

Euphoria - CK - When I feel like going stronger
Reserve - Perry Ellis - Most of the times. I like its mild and flowery smell.

Cashmere Mist - Donna Karan

I also like Pure for Women by Eddie Bauer

Sigh. I am SO sensitive to smell after pregnancy, I can't even wear perfume. My favorite was Miracle, by Lancome. I hope I can wear perfume again someday!!

Casmir by Chopard. It is the only one I have found that doesn't give me a headache.

My favorite is White Diamonds. by Liz Taylor

Chloe Narcisse (Not just Chloe)

Baby Grace by Philosophy (smells like honeysuckle!)

Ginger Essence by Origins.

Before that it was CK Eternity.

Light blue, dolce and gabbana. I have about 20 though that I rotate through and love, and I'm always buying new ones. I love perfume!