Andrea is getting married in the UK next June. Like Rebecca, she's looking for her perfect wedding fragrance, something that will be special and always remind her of her wedding day. She says she's tried all the traditional wedding fragrances but none of them quite fit.
Andrea is in her 30s. She describes herself as shy on the whole, but she's bubbly and outgoing with people she already knows. Her style is classic and understated, although on lazy days she's in "jeans and Ugg boots". She doesn't wear much jewelry. She says everyone expects her to be in a relatively plain fitted strapless wedding gown, but instead she's going for lace.
On the perfume front, Andrea likes creamy, powdery, soft scents, with floral notes and non-foody vanilla. Some of the scents she likes: Prada Infusion d'Iris (she doesn't think it's right for her wedding, but it's what she is planning to wear if she doesn't find anything else), D&G The One (her fiancee bought this for her, but she doesn't think it's special enough for a wedding), Gwen Stefani L (her fiancee doesn't like it so it's out), Stella McCartney Stella (one of her everyday scents, so not right for the wedding, and she doesn't usually like rose), Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely (another everyday scent) and Donna Karan Cashmere Mist (also a possibility if she doesn't find anything else, but she isn't happy with the lasting power or sillage).
Andrea doesn't like aquatic notes, green notes, heavy fragrances, or anything overly spicy or sugary. Some of the fragrances that didn't work: Annick Goutal Songes & Grand Amour (both too mature and heavy floral), Donna Karan Black Cashmere (too woody & and heavy), Serge Lutens A la Nuit (too floral), Serge Lutens Louve (too almondy), Vera Wang Bouquet (too green), Susanne Lang Midnight Orchid (too chocolate-y), Becker.eshaya Be (ok but too nondescript).
And finally, here are some perfumes that almost worked: Balenciaga Cristobal (close, but a bit too heavy, and more vanilla than floral), Creed Love In White (too sharp early on, but she likes the "lovely dry down"), Benefit Maybe Baby (Andrea likes it, her fiancee doesn't), Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita (too rich), Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Absolute (she loves it after 4 hours, but it's too green in the early stages), Montale Vanille Extasy (nice but too much plain vanilla), Vera Wang Princess (likes it for an evening scent, but too heavy for a wedding scent).
What say you?
One of the fragrances that I considered is Chantecaille Frangipane. I know it's not as green as the Ormonde Jayne Frangipani, but I haven't worn it in a long time and I just can't remember how heavy it is. It's worth a shot, but I'm hoping someone else can comment on how sweet and/or heavy it is in comparison to the Ormonde Jayne. Andrea said she was also considering giving Ormonde Jayne Champaca a shot, but I'm doubtful that it will strike her as wedding material.
I also considered Keiko Mecheri Osmanthus and Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite. Both are worth a shot if Andrea comes across them, but I don't feel that strongly about either so I'm not sure it's worth paying for samples.
I'm still in something of a food-induced coma from Thanksgiving, so I'll see what else I can think of after I've had another cup of tea. I hope some of you are more awake than I am...
Note: image is ei, seu carteiro! by .mands. at flickr; some rights reserved.
I know it's technically a “men's” fragrance, but I think she should give JPG's “Fleur du Male” a sniff. A little powdery, a little creamy, softly floral, and some ambiguous touches of vanilla (on my skin at least).
What are all the “traditional wedding fragrances “she's tried, but don't fit her? I'd like to avoid suggesting those.
Andrea, are you having a morning, afternoon, or evening wedding ceremony & banquet?
“shy on the whole, but bubbly and outgoing with people already knows”– this is exactly what I am. OK, here is what I wore on my wedding day: L'Artisan La Chasse Pavillion with a dab of Frederic Malle Une Rose
Good recs. Better make that La Chasse Aux Papillons for googling purposes…
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Oh, good suggestion! I steal some from my husband's bottle from time to time. Also, perhaps Andrea could sniff Laura Mercier's Ambre Passion (a nice straightforward amber), Estee Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang-ylang (this seems like a lovely wedding scent to me, and it has ace lasting power), or Parfumerie Generale Felanilla (a floral vanilla like Shalimar but more wearable (ducks under desk quickly))?
How about another L'Artisan fragrance, Mimosa pour moi? This is a delicate, soft floral, with powdery vanilla in the drydown. It says “festive” and “feminine” to me, just right for a wedding. While it is fairly simple, it avoids being cloying or sickly sweet.
Chanel 31 rue Cambon? To me it's a complex floral, and I love how it gently wafts jasmine for all day. It's very elegant and whenever I wear it it makes me feel beautiful and feminine. I guess it's what I'd wear if I got married again.
Great idea! Plus, FduM is easy to find.. She could also give Une Fleur de Cassie a try. So far as I'm concerned, it is as beautiful as a powdery and elegant floral can get, while being unique and exciting. It is not exactly a soft scent (though not also a loud one), but a light application might get Rebecca what she wants.. Good luck and happy wedding!
I meant andrea, sorry.. đ
My daughter wears both Chantecaille Frangipane and AG Songes, but prefers Songes, as it seems to develop a greater complexity on her, and is maybe a bit lighter than Chantecaille Frangipane. I think someone who finds Songes heavy would not likely be able to tolerate Chantecaille Frangipane.
My suggestion for a gorgeous, powdery, non-sweet vanilla is AG Vanille Exquise. I usually find vanilla too gourmand for me, but I actually like this one.
Also – I wear and love Gwen Stefani's L and find AG Petite Cherie and Keiko Mecheri Peau de Peche to have some of that not-too-sweet, non-aquatic, peachy freshness that L has. She might even like Miss Dior Cherie, as it reminds me of Love in White, without so much citrus bite, or Frederic Malle La Parfum de Therese. L crosses over into that soft citrusy territory on me.
One last shot – I share some of her preferences: sweet, but not sugary florals that aren't too heavy, and soft, light musks and woods (if I'm reading her right…) Gourmand is the kiss of death for me. I wonder if she might like Chanel Beige (unless honey would bother her) or Diptyque Tam Dao (for a non-floral).
La Chasse aux Papillons is a great recommendation above — try both versions (regular and Extreme) to see which smells better on you. Also, does anyone know if L'Artisan's OrchidĂ©e Blanche is still around? It's really, really powdery and pretty.
For Serge Lutens, how about Un Lys for a creamy (not spicy) lily?
Oh, and congratulations in advance!
Hello – Andrea here, so glad Robin was able to reduce my very lengthy email!!
JPG's “Fleur du Male, sounds good on paper, is that Jean Paul Gaultier? I always found his scents too sweet but being mens perhaps not?!
Some “Traditional” scents tried were Vera Wang, Estee Lauder various ones.
We are getting married at noon with a wedding breakfast about 3pm then evening reception later on. May in UK is undeterminable with weather but usually just comfortable!
Nice to know I have another personality like me invisible_scent!
I shall definately google all suggestions and sample as many as I can. I did see some details for Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose (not fleurs d'ombre which is fruity) which again looks fab on paper – anyone tried?
Shalimar I tried many years ago but find more evening-y but perhaps Parfumerie Generale Felanill is lighter.
Really appreciate this đ
I agree with invisible_scent that L'Artisan La Chasse Aux Papillons (get the Extreme concentration) would be nice. But there is a peppery note in this.
I'd also suggest:
Serge Lutens Datura Noir
Kai Perfume
Hermes 24 Faubourg Eau Delicate is very pretty with a lovely neroli note.
Annick Goutal Neroli
Annick Goutal Le Chevrefeuille
Parfums de Nicolai Mimosaique (light but heavenly soft mimosa floral) also L'Artisan Mimosa Pour Moi
I haven't tried Moneyette Paris in the edp/spray but that's worth a shot.
The Different Company Osmanthus? Very pretty but a bit soft/fleeting.
Would FM Carnal Flower be too much? It's so gorgeous….
Thanks for the comments on the Chantecaille, I was afraid that might be true…
I'd try Serge Lutens Gris Clair — it's lavendar-ish but really lovely and unusual w/out being strange. SL's Un Lys is another great suggestion or good old Flower By Kenzo.
congratulations!
L'Artisan Mimosa pour moi â fits the description
Chanel 31 rue Cambon â Have a sneaky feeling this may be too sharp/white as I find some Jasmineâs are unless they are mixed with other notes?
AG Vanille Exquise â This is still on my list of âTo tryâ which is getting lovely and long!
Miss Dior Cherie â Not a fan, canât quite describe what it is but a bit to floral maybe. I also donât really find it like Love in White on me.
Chanel Beige â is on my list but no, I donât like woodsy scent
SL – Un Lys â I read the description and discounted it but perhaps it is worth a try?
Thank you Lilydale! It's been a long time coming!!
I shall endeavour to reply as the post remains active but am about to leave from work to home so may not be able to comment back just yet but I shall asap!
Also, I will have to do a good search for samples as I donât have access to many places except Dept. Stores or online. But I shall do my best on them
Patricia de Nicolai's Juste Un Reve (just a dream) seems worthy of consideration: jasmine, rose, iris, hyacinth, monoi. Dreamy, creamy, romantic, special … for some folks.
Just realised an erro I made – I haven't tried VW – Princess as I found it too sickly sweet just sniffing the bottle! It's her other scent that I would prefer for evening, Signature. But am I right in thinking there is another called Sheer Veil or is that one and the same?
I'll second/third Shalimar and Mimosa Pour Moi, both good choices.
My suggestions are the following for soft, powdery, feminine, sophisticated….
Givenchy L'Interdit (the new one) — as soft as it gets light floral amber-vanilla but very pretty…..
Kelly Caleche — if she likes it could be a nice lady-like frag but still soft …..
Chanel No 5 Sensual Elixer — a softened spin on the traditional, but not as bright as the new eau Premier, etc…. Or the No 5 eau Premier too…
Piguet Baghari may be a nice powdery orange blossom aldehyde that is soft, ladylike and special….
if we're going waay soft and powdery how about Lorenzo Villoresi Tient de Niege – the powder of all powders….
and finally a great powdery floral, if applied lightly, and perfect for a wedding – Gueralin Jardins de Bagatelle.
Try anything Bvlgari basd on the original fragrance (not the Omnia range) especially Jasmine Noire
Armani Sensi – Sensi White Notes is very wedding-inspiring
Amarige Mariage
Fendi Palazzo if you can carry it.
Hope this helps
What about Bulgari's Eau de Blanc? It's soft, understated, powdery?
How about Fracas??? Yes it's a powerhouse, but applied correctly it can be buttery and creamy – esp the dry down. Ava Luxe Gardenia Musk is also a great scent with good lasting power. And finally, Helmut Lang EdP is a fantastic powdery, clean, buttery, musk with touches of vanilla – but the Helmut Lang is getting next to impossible to find – I think there is a few on eBay right now.
Good Luck Andrea on finding the perfect scent for such a special day!
Congrats on your upcoming wedding. đ
My suggestion is: Juste un Reve from Parfums de Nicolai available at LuckyScent and BeautyHabit.
Here are the notes:
jasmine, rose, iris, hyacinth, monoi
~Dawn
What about Guerlain's Chant d'ArĂŽmes? It offers white-dress innocence in the form of gardenia and honeysuckle, romance by way of jasmine and ylang-ylang, while the vanilla and rounds it out and gives it a soft powdery finish.
Or there's always Lolita Lempicka. Too much to wear everyday but as a wedding scent (could it be more powdery or fairy-tale inspired?) it seems capable of capturing a few memories and keeping them safe in it's beautiful bottle.
Monyette Paris! Definitely a creamy floral. Not powdery, though. They just came out with an EDP. I haven't tried it, but it might be worth a shot. The perfume oil is wonderful, and I think it would be a great summer wedding scent.
How about #9 Blackberry and Vanilla musk by Trish McEvoy? It's warm and tingling, warm and mellow and very sexy but not obnoxiously fruity. It's a dusky scent.
If Louve was too almondy, but otherwise quite ok: Why not try SL's Datura Noir? I'm wearing it right now, and it is all soft white flowers with just a tad almond and vanilla.
Somehow similar, but slightly heavier is Gucci Eau de Parfum (the dark jus in the heavy bottle, not the Gucci by Gucci thingy, though!)
Or then even EL's Beyond Paradise Blue: ungreen Frangipani, exotic flowers, unfoody vanilla. I totally love this in summer!
How about Lutens Un Bois Vanille? Not foody or too sweet.
Going out on a limb here, but perhaps Montale's Oriental Flowers. Sprayed lightly a few hours before “the event”. Powdery, haunting, lovely and totally unique. Will last until the honeymoon is over! I would layer with their Aoud Queen Roses.
Sample, sample, sample, your wedding day is too important to not know how a perfume will react with your chemistry when you might be under stress.
My first thought was Piquet Baghari, so I second that… powdery/ floral/ soft vanilla…also think Fracas would be stunning for a wedding.
Well, my perfect wedding scent was Miss Dior Cherie. Not sure if that helps. I bought it just for our wedding and wear it occasionally now.
Bond No. 9 Chinatown is one of the first scents that comes to mind when I think of “creamy.” It has a lovely white floral aspect, too., and I think it would be a great wedding scent.
I'm going to offer up too – mainstream scents that are well put together and easy to find to buy or just sniff…
Estee Lauder – Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia, seriously a exceptional floral – straight forward and elegant
Estee Lauder – Beyond Paradise, a big floral but it's expensive smelling without the price tag
I wore SJP Lovely for my wedding, and I used to be a wedding planner đ
Sorry – I should clarify. I didn't mean to imply that Chanel Beige was woodsy. It is not. The notes are gardenia, frangipani, hawthorne, freesia, and honey. It is a white floral – not heavy, but not light.
What about Chanel No. 22?
Yeah, Jean Paul Gaultier. It's definitely not as sweet as Classique. My mother described it as “fresh” when she smelled it on me at Thanksgiving (though she doesn't have any sort of fragrance-language background; I think that's just her way of saying it's not overpowering as most perfumes irritate her sinuses) and said she wanted a bottle of her own for Christmas. đ
Hello! I don't frequently post, but since I wear most of the frangrances that you wear (Prada Iris, The One, Lovely, but Bulgari rose instead of stella), I thought I would try to suggest some. I agree with the Carnal Flower suggestion. I plan on wearing it for my wedding next April! Plus you can buy the less expensive travel bottles (3X10mL) and keep one in your purse for the entire day! It's long lasting and unique and a great day to evening scent. I also love Fracas. Creamier but still that wonderful tuberose that lasts all day. I think they also have a little petite roll on bottle that would also be wedding purse perfect. I also want to suggest Bulgari Rose Essentielle. Beautiful, long lasting, and I always get compliments. Plus they also come in a small purse size bottle at Sephora. Congratulations!!
what about L'eau d'hiver, Frederic Malle, I wear it in Summer as well, soft and sweet without being overly sweet
Jessica McLintock-a lovely light feminine floral or, for creamy, try her Jess-very slightly vanilla.
Diorissimo is all lilies-of-the-valley but very tasteful and was Princess Diana's favourite.
My first thoughts were Guerlain l'Heure Bleue or Apres l'Ondee – both lovely.
My perfume notes for M. Micallef's Note Vanillee just says “delicious” – it is quite nice, as is Montale Vanilla Extasy. Vanille Aoud is also interesting, also Montale, but the Aouds are soapy on me.
Correction – Vanille Aoud is M. Micallef. Gack – I'm all coated in conflicting vanillas now – time to shower.
Hi–I've been reading this blog for years but never commented until today…just couldn't put off suggesting my ultimate creamy, flowery, slightly powdery scent: FM Iris Poudre. On me, Iris Poudre is sophisticated yet charming (not cold), inviting yet unusual, noticeable without being overpowering…a very special scent. Do give it a try, Andrea. And have a wonderful wedding day!
Just to second the view on the Chantecaille – it was way more sweet and heady to me than the equivalent Frangipani from OJ, so I would steer clear.
My top tips would be Guerlain Plus que Jamais (just a decant would hit the spot!), followed by either Indian Holi or Kenzo Amour, also Vera Wang regular (to go back to a classic wedding scent without powder as such). Chloe 2008 is a tad sweet, but also demure and weddingy. Staying with powder, Divine L'Infante or L'Ame Soeur sprang to mind, ditto Chanel Eau Premiere and MDCI Promesse de L'Aube (though several of these are a bit obscure and we might be talking decants again).
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I am going to 2nd the Serge Lutens Datura noir and also suggest Kai as a possibility. Or maybe Parfums d'Nicolai Sacrebleu.
Oh, and yes to the Amber Ylang Ylang mentioned higher up somewhere. Beautiful scent that is growing on me more and more!
My first thought was Chanel No. 5 Eau Premier or Osmanthe Yunnan (Hermessence), but if you like creamy, powdery, how about Hermes Hiris?
I would suggest En Passant by Frederic Malle. Reading about her preferences I am pretty sure she will like it, what I don't know is if she will want to use it on her wedding day. Goodluck!
Iris Poudre is beautiful powdery floral – totally forgot about that one! Definitely a grand choice. (A more cost effective alternative is Ferre (2005) — same perfumer (Bourdon) slightly different formula).
This also brings to mind L'Artisan Orchidee Blanche, if you can find it – it's still out there some places. Also a rich, creamy powdery floral. Very feminine, classic, beautiful. Definitely memorable. Either would fit with a classy day wedding, into night.
If I were to be a lace-clad june bride, I think I would like to smell, very faintly, of Robert's baby soap, or possibly of Yardley's rose soap, but nothing more. But never mind me, I'm notoriously odd. Wish you joy, whatever you choose to smell like.
My thoughts are :
Wish – Chopard
Cristoball -Ballinciagna
Allure edp- Chanel
all are creamy and long lasting… I always get a compliment with Allure. all are worth trying…. have fun..
I also thought of Givenchy Organza EdP. I think this is a very elegant, warm with a touch of tropical.
Notes:
Honeysuckle, Rosewood, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Peony, Cedar, Vanilla.
opps i just noticed NO CRISTABAL sorry for the oversight!
Maybe L Lolita??? I also love that and think it would make a nice wedding scent.
If its a daytime wedding, I'd recommend Ralph Lauren Style. It's got notes of magnolia, , bulgarian rose, violet leaves, orange blossom, gardenia, heliotrope, vanilla, tuberose, kumquat, tangerine, tuberose, magnolia, lime, suede, musk and patchouli.
It's romantic, clean and feminine, but a little goes a long way. Plus its relatively inexpensive.
Iris Poudre is a lovely choice, but my very first choice would be Divine's L'Ame Soeur, both because it is stunningly beautiful, but also because it translates as “Kindred Soul” which I think is perfect for a marriage.
Andrea,
Have you tried Le Labo's Vanille yet? It's a great vanilla but not too foody. It *is* a little spicy though…
My suggestions are along the lines of Chanel. No. 22 is a soft white floral that is especially lovely, day or evening.
No. 5 is always a classic – try the extrait and not the edt. You could wear No. 5 EP for the ceremony, and then apply No. 5 extrait for the reception in the afternoon & evening.
I also like the previous poster's suggestion of EL Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia.
I would give Montale's Intense Tiare a go. It isn't at all intense compare to other Montales but has a beautiful frangipani waft of slightly jammy fruit. I surprised myself by how much I like this one as I am not usually a fan of Tiare scents but this is gorgeous.
I have tried the Ombre Rose and it may be your cup of tea. I remember it as quite powdery and rather unique. One other perfume that I find quite powdery is Palazzo by Fendi. If you get the chance, give it a whiff. You just never know which one will resonate with you.
I agree on the Apres l;Ondee. I wore this yesterday to a job interview and it is so gorgeous. It would make a great wedding perfume as it is stunning but unobtrusive. I don't know if it is just me though, but I find that I need to be quite heavy handed with this scent and almost EVERYTHING lasts forever on me. Do you find the Montale Aouds a little overwhelming in their power? I reckon if you were to use one of these for your wedding, you would almost need to apply it the day before!
I too, was going to suggest Lorenzo Villoresi Tient de Niege. This is one of my favorite powdery scents.
You seem to have the exact same taste as I do. I plan to wear Guerlain's Cruel Gardenia. It is hard to find, I even wrote to Guerlain and it's in their boutiques. It is very expensive, over $200 but you can get a decant from Theperfumedcourt for a song. It doesn't smell cloying or even like gardenias. It's just soft and the lasting power is incredible. A reviewer wrote that it doesn't smell like any flower in creation, but should.
And I am writing all these suggestions down too.
Bliss be unto you,
Becca
I second the Guerlain Chant d'Aromes and the Diorissimo–both wonderful scents. Fracas might be a tad loud–even tho i love it, i AM loud, so i CAN wear it!
Two more that I find to be lovely delicate florals, yet not too innocent, are both by Jean d'Albret: Casaque and Ecusson (get decants of these from The Perfumed Court).
I know your hunt will be successful………….
nanadebary pink, cacharel noa, ava luxe nude musk, frederic malle en passant, flower by kenzo, sage pearl
If she's a classical type, why not go with one of the classics? L'Interdit and Le Dix come to mind. I would suggest Chamade, but it may be too green for her.
Google “Laila” by Geir Ness. It is a Norwegian, (I know, a WHAT?) perfume that he created to represent the Norwegian countryside in summer. It is said to have hints of watermelon, ie a clean smell. It is sheer but feminine and understated. I always get rave reviews from male and female at anytime of the day.
So sorry, I couldnât get a connection at home so couldnât log back in to reply so will comment on as many as I can without going on too long!!!
Firstly though thank you for all your congratulations and suggestions
BlackRaspberry â Iâm not great with terms either but I think I get what your Mum means! Will try that.
Chloe is a no-no â I found it overly sweet and sickly. Definitely not demure on me!
Flower by Kenzo is one I had toyed with after reading about it here but it never smells like the description on me!
Thanks for the heads up Aussie Rose, it does sound like I would like it so may have to hunt it down to try!
Kai I have tried as I desperately wanted to try Child & heard this was a dupe. But Fiance didnât like & while I normally wouldnât let this sway me if I liked a scent, as itâs our special day I want him to say I smell nice!!
Thanks for the notes Sherobin on Chanel Beige â Sounds lovely!
Bvlgari â I wore one of the scents once I forget which one but it had a gold lid! Nice but it reminds me of years back, so not so special. But I shall try their others that I can access.
Ava Luxe â I haven't tried the Gardenia Musk but have tried MJ Gardenia, which was very overpowering. Shame as I'm having a single gardenia in my bouquet!
Dawnkana â Thanks for the recs, I've used Luckyscent before so will swing by!
Lolita Lempicka â Again I found too much.
Hollyc â Totally know where your coming from! I sampled Love in White & at first didnât like it but when I revisited it a few months later totally different & has remained nicer! Odd but I know hormones & stress can change & as I have been stressed of late probably the best time to sample!!
MissLauraQ â Thank you for the mainstream suggestions â I hadnât tried any of these & see EL mentioned earlier so will pop in my local dept store! I also like Lovely & there is a new version out Winter Sparkle which is gorgeous!
LizSTL â A scent twin & almost wedding twin! (I'm May) â I have sampled Bvlgari Rose but it was a little too rose for me. I like Stella but am not a soliflore rose fan. To me Stella is quite light. Congrats to you to!
Smellifluous â Thank you for commenting on my request! FM Iris poudre sounds inviting but who is/are FM?
FougĂšrefiend â Not odd at all, you get what I was feeling as wearing lace didnât want anything heavy and what you suggested sounds good to me! Thank you for your kind words and I shall look it up! Think Roberts might be a US brand though?!
Snowcrocus â No I havenât tried nor heard of Le Labo Vanille but itâs on the list!
Le Dix is one I will try as I do like Cristobal.
I promise to try as many of these as I can possible get hold of and will let you all know some way what the winner is!
Thank you again for all your help and sorry I couldnât get back last night.
Andrea đ PS – Sorry this is long! Seems to be a trait of mine!
Sorry, Andrea–FM is Frederic Malle (Editions de Parfums). They make Iris Poudre as well as some of the other fragrances suggested to you, such as L'Eau d'Hiver.
Good luck with your search…I hope you find several new beloved scents among these amazing suggestions.
Ooh I love love Chanel 31 Rue Cambon, I think its absolutely exquisite and perfect for a wedding day! Perfect suggestion!
Hey Andrea, congrats!
I saw L'Artisan Mimosa pour Moi suggested, and I heartily second that. Very dreamy, delicate floral. In designer: how about Marc Jacobs Blush? One of my personal favourites, it's a soft jasmine with just a tiny bit of green to it. Very uplifting.
And one that I fell in love with just today -so excuse the gushing- Anthousa Fig & Vetiver. It starts off quite green, but progresses within minutes to a creamy, sweet, rounded fig. It has nothing to do with most of your “almost-worked” fragrances, but I can very much imagine this one for a wedding.
Also, how about heliotrope? Etro does one that's like a dream.
I hope you find your perfect scent!
Thank you – I did have that name crop up in my gmail ads (it picks up on certain words in emails) so I'm glad to find that is the one!
I can see myself having quite a bit of fun trying all these and I have to say the iris poudre is one at the top of the list! Thank you đ
L'Artisan Mimosa is another at the top of the list! I will add MJ Blush to it also as a try!
I think I like vetiver so Anthousa is worth a try if I can locate samples.
Thank you đ
You can get Laila at Nordstrom, and along with some of the other suggestions on this page, you can probably get some samples from them, etc.
Like so many others on here I am a huge fan of Fracas but much depends on how it's applied. I also think Diorissimo is an excellent option, as is Malle's En Passant.
Another for consideration would be Liz Zorn's Violets and Rainwater – it's very contemplative but very pretty, with a little whump! of dirt to ground it very nicely. I think it would be a gorgeous scent for a bride.
She also does custom bridal scents, though I've never smelled any.
Best wishes to you, Andrea, for a lovely wedding and a wonderful married life!
xo
Andrea, Anthousa Fig is a wonderful scent and has nice staying power as well.
Andrea. congratulations. I'm sure you'll be a gorgeous bride no matter what fragrance you're wearing.
I hope you'll have a chance to try the newest Boucheron, called B. I thought of it when the “other” Robin mentioned a couple of osmanthus scents, since this one also has creamy, slightly sweet osmathus — in this case, balanced by smooth, rich sandalwood. It's very pretty and youthful, and has a bit of a Special Occasion vibe to it, too.
I wore Fleurissimo for my wedding and I think it is perfect for a wedding.
Taking in everything suggested and my own Cruel Gardenia (It has a *solar* gardenia note). I find with some research the Guerlain's are just sticking. I think the Apres L' Ondee (Lord it's expensive and hard to find!), and Jardin's De Bagatelles sound heavenly.
L' Instant by Guerlain is the only one not mentioned. I just saw it and the way it's described sounds like it was created for a moment like a wedding, and it's a mainstream Guerlain and not high priced. …just an idea. Oh, and one more often over looked little gem-Fleur De Privee by Givenchy. Don't let the top fruits throw you, it's a beautiful soft floral and the bottle is exquisite.
Blessings to you and your fiancee!
-Becca
All my friends got married in Narciso Rodriguez For Her! Soft, powdery, smells like sexy skin, you put the Musc Oil on your skin so people smell you when they get close, and the eau de toilette or Parfum for the sillage. Sensual and kind of virginal đ
Ok, I will pile on too- Lady Caron is very soft, and Creed Spring Flower is light, ethereal floral that's not too green.
I had tried NR For Her as I read it was very similar to SJP Lovely but I found it alot heavier and spicier and didn't really like it at all. Not at all light/powdery on me I'm afraid!
Spring Flower came to mind but I had thought it had a green elemant to it? Also, I didn't see any vanilla notes or anything that would make it smoother so didn't sample it but I will try it on my next batch from Les Senteurs!
I feel exactly the same about B by Boucheron, which I only just discovered, yet it slipped my mind. Very expensive ingredients, according to the SA in Harrods, and it does have that special occasion vibe too, as Robin says.
Very late comment to this thread – Andrea if you are still reading this…..
I just received a bunch of samples from TPC, and one that I'd randomly picked was Montale's Powder Flowers. Holy cow! This is the most beautiful powder frag I've ever smelled. It starts off very similar to No 5 Eau Premier, but once it hits the heart notes, it stays very consistent – warm powdery osmanthus, heliotrope with a bit of dry incense type accord. It is just beautiful, remarkable. The lasting power is amazing – even over night I can still smell the sample. Even if you don't pick it for your big day, as a powder lover, you should try to get a sample of this…It is very sophisticated like No 5, No 22, Tient de Niege, Baghari, etc, but just more perfect. It's hard to explain. This one has skyrocketed to the top of my must buy list, as soon as funds are available. Good luck.
Hey AnnS, (fellow Montale worshipper) This is one of the few I have yet to try. Any idea how it compares to Oriental Flowers?
Hello! All suggestions grateful at any time!!
It sounds lovely and I shall try to get a sample sent to the UK if I can't find any here. I will look on luckyscent as I know they do montale.
Thank you!