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Need a fragrance for my girlfriend

post #1 of 21
2/27/13 at 6:59pm
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Hi,

My girlfriend (whom is 20 yo) has been looking for a new fragrance for the last couple of weeks.
She isn't finding anything she likes and I wanted to help her.
She seems to like vanilla and sweet scent.
If anyone have a recommandation, I will take it.

Thanks.
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post #2 of 21
2/27/13 at 7:24pm
Ralph by Ralph Lauren
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post #3 of 21
2/27/13 at 7:30pm
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
V&R Flowerbomb
Guerlain Shalimar Initial
Kenzo Amour

Try em out, they should all be available at Sephora.
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post #4 of 21
2/27/13 at 7:51pm
Aquolina Pink Sugar
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot
Thierry Mugler Angel
Dior Hypnotic Poison
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial
Kenzo Amour
Lolita Lempicka L
Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise
Chopard Casmir or Wish
Pacifica Island Vanilla
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Prada Candy

All of these are sweet vanilla fragrances.
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post #5 of 21
2/27/13 at 8:05pm
The reference vanilla remains, to my nose, Shalimar, but I assume she's tried it already and didn't like. More gourmand, I second Kenzo Amour. And more gourmand still, Prada Candy.

cacio
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post #6 of 21
2/27/13 at 8:30pm
Flowerbomb
Viva La Juicy
Creed Love in White
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post #7 of 21
2/27/13 at 8:32pm
Bulgari Black.
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post #8 of 21
2/27/13 at 8:55pm
Jo Malone has their sweets collection our right now and my wife just bought 3 of them...of those three the Red Currant one smells fantastic on her, and the ginger biscuit and Chocolate orange one's are great also. I just mention these especially being that they are limited, so they won't be around for long.

And there is always the Pink Sugar route, although not my favorite or my wife's, but it may be the thing for her.
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post #9 of 21
2/27/13 at 8:58pm
DG pour femme
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post #10 of 21
2/27/13 at 9:23pm
aventus
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post #11 of 21
2/27/13 at 10:16pm
Vanille Orientale by Les Senteurs Gourmandes Laurence Dumont.
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post #12 of 21
2/27/13 at 10:52pm
Tobacco Vanille.
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post #13 of 21
2/28/13 at 1:31am
Kiliwia's list is pretty definitive.

Can you tell us what your gf has tried & what she didn't like?
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post #14 of 21
2/28/13 at 9:35am
Dior's Hypnotic Poison. Stunning on either a female or male. Some might consider it (along with most orientals), more for a mature woman, but I find it suits younger women just as well.
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post #15 of 21
2/28/13 at 9:46am
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Originally Posted by BrianH1016 View Post

Dior's Hypnotic Poison. Stunning on either a female or male. Some might consider it (along with most orientals), more for a mature woman, but I find it suits younger women just as well.

+1
And Angel EDT for a frutal-vanillic one with a stunning bottle.
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post #16 of 21
2/28/13 at 11:49am
Robert Piguet - Visa

Amazing juice and longevity. A niche perfume for a very good price.
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post #17 of 21
2/28/13 at 12:02pm
Marc Jacobs Daisy-Eau So Fresh: I think this smells great, it is light and I have given this one as a gift. Girl really liked it because it reminded her "of all things pleasant" about nice weather.
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post #18 of 21
2/28/13 at 12:23pm
Molinard's Vanille, Vanille Patchouli, Vanille Marine, etc., maybe? There's a number of them.

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Molinard's Vanille, Vanille Patchouli, Vanille Marine, etc., maybe? There's a number of them.
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post #19 of 21
2/28/13 at 7:02pm
Please see my wardrobe for a large selection of vanilla-based stuff. Victor & Rolf flowerbomb is sweet, way less floral than the name suggests, and popular with young ladies. I wear this when I just want to fit in with a non-perfume freak crowd. That, or Gucci flora.
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post #20 of 21
2/28/13 at 7:44pm
I made my girlfriend get a sample of Narciso Rodriguez For Her last weekend. I really, really liked it and preferred it to FlowerBomb.
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post #21 of 21
3/2/13 at 7:52am
Britney Spears Fantasy
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