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post #1 of 29
2/17/13 at 12:20pm
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I love being a woman and like all things ultra feminine. What is the most feminine fragrance you have tried?

for me it is;
Lancome Miracle and VW Boudoir
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post #2 of 29
2/17/13 at 12:59pm
Samsara, Sacrebleu, Amouage Memoir ,one version of Ubar, Insolence edp.....

and What we do in Paris is secret. ......too
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post #3 of 29
2/17/13 at 1:00pm
Une Fleur de Cassie

Iris Poudre

Armani la femme bleue

Amouage Dia

Of these, for me the most feminine is Une Fleur de Cassie, hands down.
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post #4 of 29
2/17/13 at 1:03pm
I think Black XS for her by Paco Rabanne is truely quite feminine, and of course sooooooo lovely!
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post #5 of 29
2/17/13 at 2:55pm
I would say Shalimar.
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post #6 of 29
2/17/13 at 3:10pm
Peche Cardinal by MDCI
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post #7 of 29
2/17/13 at 3:20pm
Chanel 22
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post #8 of 29
2/17/13 at 10:14pm
It's interesting to see people's perceptions of what's feminine- iivanita, WWDIPIS leans masculine to me! But then association counts for a lot, so for me it really depends on the wearer.

Fragrances that I think are feminine:

Miriam by Andy Tauer
Le Temps d'une Fete by Nicolai
Acqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea by Guerlain
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post #9 of 29
2/18/13 at 2:32am
Y by YSL, but the older version.

elegant,feminine and classic

No22

Many of the Caron classics
Annick Goutal Passion
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post #10 of 29
2/18/13 at 3:39am
Evyan White Shoulders
Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere
Dior New Look 1947
L'Instant de Guerlain
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post #11 of 29
2/18/13 at 4:28am
I love women being women too.

Balenciaga Paris
Opium
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post #12 of 29
2/18/13 at 4:54am
MDCI Rose de Siwa: a pink dewy rose that in my mind is very feminine and although on the young side still definitely not a girly scent and could be worn by women any age (I'm don't really care about this "age appropriate issues" myself, but some people do and it can also help give an idea about what the scent is like).

Fredric Malle Carnal Flower: gorgeous, feminine tuberose. My SO loves this on me, and that's a good thing since it's pretty much my signature scent.

+1 for Iris Poudre: not really my thing but it's beautiful, well made and feminine. Elegant and a bit aloof.

I think you might like Une Fleur de Cassie, but I'm not sure I think of it as feminine (not that it isn't) - it's unisex and could be wonderful on either sex, sort of becoming feminine or masculine (thought not the traditional kind of masculine scent) depending on the wearer.

Good luck!
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post #13 of 29
2/18/13 at 7:54am
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Originally Posted by Kagey View Post

It's interesting to see people's perceptions of what's feminine ...

I agree completely. When someone asks me about "feminine" fragrances, something in my brain signals "GIRLY," and I immediately begin thinking of light, pretty florals. Certainly, light, pretty florals could qualify, but they're by no means exclusive. There are obviously so many facets to femininity (femme fatale/temptress, mother/comforter, confident/knowing ...), and it's very interesting indeed to see people's different associations with that word.

If you're asking for recommendations, it's probably important to know what *you* mean, what associations *you* have, when you ask about feminine fragrances so that people can give suggestions that more closely align with what you're looking for. But if the point of your post was to leave it vague and see what associations other people have, well, I think you've accomplished that in spades.

To answer your question, one of the most feminine fragrances I can remember smelling is the now-discontinued Jardin Clos by Diptyque. EL Pleasures also comes to mind.

I don't have many fragrances that fit my own definition of "feminine" (I tend to like powerhouses, even among my florals, which probably says something about my own preconceptions of femininity -- and I'm not very happy with myself about those preconceptions, either ... I should widen my definitions ) So, among the fragrances I own, I'll throw out Serge Lutens Un Lys and A La Nuit.
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post #14 of 29
2/18/13 at 8:44am
Yes, the idea of feminine is a matter of cultural conditioning. For example, smelling of honeyed roses could be associated with women or with men, depending on the culture.

I also associate "feminine" fragrances with pretty florals, but also with sweet, gourmand, and fruity florals. Several were already mentioned (for example, Chanel 22 and A La Nuit) and I would like to add Chanel 18, Diorissimo, and Lolita Lempicka, and Juicy Couture.

Whenever I wear any of the fragrances mentioned above, I feel a little overwhelmed; it's almost like I'm wearing a costume. (Although, I could sniff Diorissimo and Chanel 22 on paper or on someone else all day.) One fragrance that makes me feel very feminine and attractive is Bvlgari Black; it just needs 30 minutes for the rubber note to calm down.
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post #15 of 29
2/18/13 at 8:51am
Beautiful by Estee Lauder
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post #16 of 29
2/18/13 at 12:58pm
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Originally Posted by ExtremeK View Post

I agree completely. When someone asks me about "feminine" fragrances, something in my brain signals "GIRLY," and I immediately begin thinking of light, pretty florals. Certainly, light, pretty florals could qualify, but they're by no means exclusive. There are obviously so many facets to femininity (femme fatale/temptress, mother/comforter, confident/knowing ...), and it's very interesting indeed to see people's different associations with that word.

If you're asking for recommendations, it's probably important to know what *you* mean, what associations *you* have, when you ask about feminine fragrances so that people can give suggestions that more closely align with what you're looking for. But if the point of your post was to leave it vague and see what associations other people have, well, I think you've accomplished that in spades.

This is pretty much exactly what l was going to say!

ln my case, my "prettiest" fragrances are probably Carnal Flower & Tuberose Gardenia.
And my most womanly, "bombshell" fragrances l would say are Fracas & Narcisse Noir. l would also put Ubar in this category.

This is not to say that none of these could be worn by men, though.
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post #17 of 29
2/18/13 at 2:22pm
Oh, I like lots of super-femme fragrances. I tend to think of my most feminine perfumes as the fragrance equivalents of very feminine clothes, like flouncy chintz sundresses, peachy-pink silk teddies and maribou slippers, or really anything that makes me feel ultra-feminine, flirty and pretty (as opposed to straight-up sexy and sultry perfumes, which these, imo, are not.) They're usually sweet and creamy or powdery florals and florientals, and somewhat higher-pitched radiant florals, such as...

Guerlain L'Instant, Insolence and Chamade
Keiko Mecheri's White Petals and the Loukhoum series
the original Chloé and also Love, Chloé
AdP Magnolia Nobile
Chanel No22
Dior Miss Dior Cherie
Juliette Has a Gun Lady Vengeance
Révillon Detchema
Oscar de la Renta
Payot Pavlova
YSL Paris
Elie Saab
Gucci Rush
Givenchy Ysatis
Annick Goutal Songes and Ce Soir Ou Jamais
Creed Fleurs de Bulgarie

...and anything that smells like makeup or lipstick, for obvious reasons, like Lipstick Rose, Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige and HdP's 1889 Moulin Rouge.
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post #18 of 29
2/18/13 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by Kagey View Post

It's interesting to see people's perceptions of what's feminine- iivanita, WWDIPIS leans masculine to me! But then association counts for a lot, so for me it really depends on the wearer.

Fragrances that I think are feminine:

Miriam by Andy Tauer
Le Temps d'une Fete by Nicolai
Acqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea by Guerlain

with that kind of sweetness WWDIP is 101% femme fatale frag for me lol
Le Temps is on the other hand most delicate or , most how would one say...when something resembles to delicacy of lace and so much hard work in making a gentle composition........i love it!

yes all the one i mentioned are in my opinion too sweet for any man to even come close to it! i did not mention Chanel no.22 on purpose, but that one would fit there too! mentioned only one i like

oh my, i forgot to add Poison, and LOU LOU )
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post #19 of 29
2/18/13 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by Evangeline View Post


...and anything that smells like makeup or lipstick, for obvious reasons, like Lipstick Rose, Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige and HdP's 1889 Moulin Rouge.

Yes! I love fragrances that smell like makeup or lipstick!
My two current faves are Drole de Rose and Ombre Rose L'Original...
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post #20 of 29
2/18/13 at 3:05pm
^Oh yeah, those are good ones, too!
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post #21 of 29
2/18/13 at 5:31pm
What a wonderful thread! And it's so true, ExtremeK, that we all percept femininity differently -flirty, girly, sexy, pretty, soft, hard, etc. My idea of femininity is the sultry but very intelligent and classy temptress. And so I will agree with iivanita and teardrop on Ubar, Le Temps, and Narcisse Noir. Last one is the man-eater, in my humble opinion . My personal feminine favorites besides three already mentioned -

TDC Jasmin de Nuit - the original one with 700,000 jasmine flowers in the bottle, not 300,000.
Guerlain Mahora
Guerlain Shalimar
Montale White Aoud
Givenchy Organza

I think it's very important for us women to find fragrances that can make us feel ultra feminine whenever we need it. It's like wearing an evening gown that always fits and glass slippers that never hurt.
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post #22 of 29
2/18/13 at 6:26pm
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My idea of femininity is the sultry but very intelligent and classy temptress.

This is interesting. I made the distinction between what I find ultra-feminine and what I find sultry specifically because most of my sultry/smart perfumes tend to be the least overtly feminine ones. They all seem to have a unisex or even masculine component, which is part of why I find them so sexy and smart, I think ...woody orientals and mossy chypres and leathers make up the bulk of them, Chanel Cuir de Russie, Coromandel and Bois des Iles, Tom Ford Noir de Noir, Hermès Rouge, CK Obsession, Rochas Mystère, Malle Portrait of a Lady and L'Arte di Gucci (among many others), are some of my favorites for my smoldery and sultry temptress moods, but they're all quite unisex and lack anything that would make me describe them as very feminine ...actually, I think they'd all make great masculines.
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post #23 of 29
2/18/13 at 6:28pm
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Originally Posted by Whitefluffy View Post

I think it's very important for us women to find fragrances that can make us feel ultra feminine whenever we need it. It's like wearing an evening gown that always fits and glass slippers that never hurt.

Big love for this -- and you, whitefluffy Well said.
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post #24 of 29
2/18/13 at 6:38pm
There's so many, but here are a few of my favorites:

Guerlain Apres l'Ondee
Frederic Malle Iris Poudre
Cartier Baiser Vole
Balenciaga Paris
Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege
Lalique Flora Bella
Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Absolute
Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premieres Roses
Guerlain Oriental Brulant
Hermes Caleche Eau Delicate
Chanel Gardenia
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale
Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere
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post #25 of 29
2/18/13 at 9:13pm
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Originally Posted by ExtremeK View Post

Big love for this -- and you, whitefluffy Well said.

Thank you, ExtremeK, for understanding and for very kind words. Love right back at ya

Evangeline - I agree with you: the fragrances I perceive as intelligent are not overtly sexy, Shalimar being the exception. I perceive it both as very sexy and very intelligent, plus it seems many fine gentlemen on Basenotes are not averse to its magic either. I think of Cuir de Russie, Coromandel, and l'Arte di Gucci as both intelligent and seductive. However, my choices were for the past the "game" stage: when lines are drawn and weapons are chosen; no compromise, no coming back. I hope it makes sense....
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post #26 of 29
2/19/13 at 5:57am
Sure, that make sense. I was just trying to make the point that to me, my sultry/sexy fragrances are never my most feminine ones ...but I'll add that my sultry and sexy perfumes are frequently the very same perfumes I consider intelligent. Not that I consider my ultra-feminine fragrances dumb or brainless of course, they just tend to be more blithe, breezy and carefree ...like a floral sundress.
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post #27 of 29
2/19/13 at 6:11am
Anais Anais by Chacharel!
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post #28 of 29
2/19/13 at 6:44am
I would have to say Christian Dior Miss Dior as most feminine. Even the bottle is adorable
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post #29 of 29
2/20/13 at 2:00am
It really depends on what is your perception of feminineness.
For grown-up, elegant type of feminineness, I'd say (not in particular order):
Joy (vintage)
Parfums MDCI Enlevement au Serail
Parfums MDCI Promesse de Aube
Teo Cabanel - Oha
Chanel No.22
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