Can you recommend a fragrance please...?

**Alia** · 3rd January 2009, 07:36 PM

Hello,

I have just been to Debenhams and couldn't find anything that I liked...
Must be just me!

All my favourite perfumes are now discontinued in the UK so I'm looking for something new... I used to like Bolero by Gabriela Sabatini, Experiences by Priscilla Presley and Wild Wind by Gabriela Sabatini. Sometimes I use Davidoff Cool Water for Women which is OK but not exactly my favourite.

I don't seem to like anything when I go shopping for a fragrance but I do believe there is a perfume for me somewhere out there. But which one?

**Andrewthecologneguy** · 3rd January 2009, 08:25 PM

Why not order/but a bunch of minis or samples? 20 quid can buy quite a bit and I am sure you will find something to like. Also seems like you like G. Sabatini...maybe try ALL that she has to offer? A lot of times fragrances by the same house contain the same basic notes...the signature Sabatini is very sexy I find.

**socalwoman** · 3rd January 2009, 08:46 PM

Welcome Alia!

I agree with Andrew - sample, sample sample! There are many internet sites that offer sample packs. Once they arrive, you can take your time with them at home so you can give each a fair shot. That's not always easy to do in a store.

Here's a link to a discussion about a few p[laces to order sample sets:
http://community.basenotes.net/showt...t=sample+packs

And this one is to a long discussion about free samples:
http://community.basenotes.net/showt...t=sample+packs

I look forward to hearing from you about how you do!

**Quarry** · 3rd January 2009, 08:57 PM

Welcome, Alia! :wave:

I never have in-store luck; but riches can be found in fragrances from lesser-known parfumeries. Follow the advice mentioned above and don't pay attention to the calendar--the journey is the joy.

**Leesee** · 4th January 2009, 12:21 AM

Well said, everyone. Good luck, Alia!

**debbborra** · 4th January 2009, 12:25 AM

If you have Sephora in the UK they have these boxes with 10 or twelves samples, and a gift certificate for a full bottle. It's a good deal. Here is a link to the US site, just to get an idea.
Here

**chengfun** · 4th January 2009, 01:00 PM

To help narrow down your seach, you could try finding the notes in the perfumes you liked, then sampling new perfumes with those notes.

**Alia** · 5th January 2009, 11:32 PM

Thanks for all your advice

I have ordered some samples and will be trying them at home...
I will also try to track some G Sabatini samples (very hard to find in the UK!)
Wish me luck ;-)