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The Monday Mail ~ help Marielena find a new perfume

Posted by Robin on 16 September 2013 22 Comments

Post box, Bologna

The Monday Mail is back, and yes, the Monday Mail had a wonderful summer vacation, thank you! If you want to get on the waiting list, which is pretty short at the moment, see here.

Today we're helping Marielena, who wants to find a new everyday scent with some staying power. Her perfect scent will be sexy, floral, clean but not sweet, and not too grassy green. She can spend up to $200, and while she'd prefer something she can smell in person, she has great access to perfume stores. Here is what we know about Marielena:

She's in her early 30s. She is from New York City, and works there as an actor, mostly in TV and film, focusing on comedies.

She loves fashion, especially McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Topshop, vintage, anything chic, sexy, original, slightly costume-y.

She says she is fun, funny, sophisticated and not afraid to take risks in her clothes, scents and performances.

Marielena loves white flowers, woods, and feminine scents with a sexy masculine edge. Some favorite fragrances include Alexander McQueen My Queen, Clive Christian 1872, Ralph Lauren Polo Blue, Pacifica Gardenia, The Different Company After Midnight, Bond no. 9 Nouveau Bowery, Montauk and Chelsea Flowers.

She doesn't like anything too sweet or unsophisticated, and she doesn't want to smell like a little girl or a cupcake.

What say you?

Note: top image is Bologna - no bill posting [cropped] by on1stsite. at flickr; some rights reserved.

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  1. ChocolatEyes613 says:
    16 September 2013 at 11:43 am

    Perfumes Marielena should try:

    Thierry Mugler Alien
    Chanel Gardenia
    Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia
    Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDP
    Elie Saab Le Parfum
    Marni by Marni
    Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue

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  2. chandler_b says:
    16 September 2013 at 12:00 pm

    I would suggest:
    Tom Ford Black Orchid
    Fracas
    Narciso Rodriguez for Her (as mentioned above)
    Chloe EDP

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    • egabbert says:
      16 September 2013 at 3:00 pm

      Thirding NR for Her!

      Also try Carnal Flower and Annick Goutal Songes.

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      • galbanumgal says:
        16 September 2013 at 3:36 pm

        Agreed, top suggestion would be Carnal Flower, though it exceeds cost criterion. Maybe seek out a decant or travel spray.

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  3. lucasai says:
    16 September 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Couple of my suggestions:
    Parfum d’Empire: Eau Suave and 3 Fleurs
    Histoires de Parfums: Vert Pivoine, Blanc Violette
    Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue
    Ramon Monegal Barcelona Kiss my Name

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  4. taudrey says:
    16 September 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Balenciaga Paris.

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  5. Dilana says:
    16 September 2013 at 2:40 pm

    CDG White is a white flowers fragrance with incense and that CDG edge.(Not horrendous price either).

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  6. Ajda says:
    16 September 2013 at 3:37 pm

    I’d suggest the new Balmain Ivoire.

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    • mough says:
      16 September 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Ditto.

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  7. ladymurasaki says:
    16 September 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I’m a big white floral fan and I have the following suggestions.

    Robert Piguet Fracas
    Frederic Malle Carnal Flower
    Parfumerie Générale Tubereuse Couture
    Roja Dove Scandal and Gardenia Extrait
    Arquiste Flor y Canto and Infanta en Flor
    Caron Tubereuse
    Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale

    You might also want to try Tabac Blond by Caron. It’s not a white floral scent, but unisex (to my nose, anyway) and uber sophisticated.

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  8. Liza says:
    16 September 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Perhaps L’Artisan Nuit de Tubereuse

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  9. Cybele says:
    16 September 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Serge Lutens Bois de Violette – this would be in the direction of a woody clean floral with a masculine edge…
    Love & Tears By Kilian for a pretty jasmin and try the new Le Labo Lys 41- here Robin’s review: https://nstperfume.com/2013/06/19/le-labo-lys-41-fragrance-review/
    And you might also enjoy Bottega Veneta Eau Legere.

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  10. gina67 says:
    16 September 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Woody feminine scent with a masculine edge…maybe
    Hermes Eau des Merveilles?

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  11. bowbat says:
    16 September 2013 at 7:42 pm

    I’ll second the Marni and Balenciaga Paris suggestions. Others you may like include:

    Elie Saab
    Tom Ford Neroli Portifino
    Tom Ford Violet Blonde
    By Kilian Beyond Love
    Etat Libre d’Orange Jasmin et Cigarette

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  12. elise says:
    16 September 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Try Yosh White Flowers, Caron French CanCan, and I’ll second Eau Suave (love this one!)
    Did anyone suggest Oromonde Jayne Woman or Ta’if? Tolu is nice too! and Tiare!

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  13. mough says:
    16 September 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I second the Bois de Violette. Also, in the Bois range, how about Bois d’Iris from Van Cleef and Arpels. Woody and irisy and beautiful. A tad masculine. Maybe a bit pricey…decants…
    Out of your price range, but a decant of Amouage Dia Woman, or Chanel No. 22, flowery and incensey.
    I didn’t see a suggestion for Ormonde Jayne Woman. But it’s certainly woody, original, gorgeous. Maybe not flowery enough. It’s a classic.
    Jo Malone Orange Blossom. Clean, pretty, linear but a lovely orange scent. Not great lasting power, but one of my favorite blossom scents. And the 30 ml is within budget. I’m testing the new Peony Musk as I write. OK.

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  14. PekeFan says:
    16 September 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Creed Fleurissimo: refined white floral
    Hermes Caleche Soie de Parfum: refined soapy floral

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  15. PekeFan says:
    16 September 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Sonoma Scent Studio Champagne de Bois is a lovely woody fragrance at an excellent price point.

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  16. L says:
    17 September 2013 at 2:30 am

    Hi Marielena,

    I think Maison Martin Margiela is worth a try. If only the opening isn’t too green, I have a feeling this one might fit your aesthetic.

    Good luck with your search!

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  17. Dixie says:
    17 September 2013 at 10:27 am

    EL Jasmine White Moss
    Frederick Malle Parfum de Therese, En Passant, and Carnal Flower.

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  18. sariah says:
    17 September 2013 at 3:21 pm

    White flowers + not sweet + fresh + sophisticated = you have me a bit stumped! Most white florals are a bit sweet to me.

    Maybe the original Marc Jacobs, or Annick Goutal Matin d’Orage. They are white florals but on the fresher side.

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  19. sllat says:
    17 September 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Casting another vote for: Estee Lauder Private Collection: Tuberose Gardenia, By Kilian: Beyond Love and Etat Libre d’Orange: Jasmin et Cigarette.
    I would also suggest Kate Walsh: Billionaire Boyfriend. I know the name sounds horrible, but this is a jasmine scent and is supposed to have a masculine edge. You can smell (and request a sample of it) easily at Sephora.
    Best of luck finding your fragrance!

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