NON "sweet-floral-fruity" perfumes...

MissChievous · 07-19-2007, 07:19 AM #1 (**permalink**)

OK, a bit of sweetness is acceptable, but I find it hard to find perfumes these days that don't smell like I just took a bath in a tub filled with strawberry jam and rose petals.

What are some good fresh smelling perfumes, that aren't old ladyish (ie. not Chanel No. 5) or overly musky or sweet? Oh, and nothing too fruity either...I don't like smelling like pineapple.

Esperanza · 07-20-2007, 03:34 AM #2 (**permalink**)

Try the "Eau d'Issey" by Issey Miyake, it's a light aquatic-floral fragrance that's perfect for the summer.
It contains a blend of fresh water florals with lily and there's a bit of carnation too in it, it's so nice, I love it!!

Juneplum · 07-20-2007, 10:59 AM #3 (**permalink**)

my new lover! virgin island water by creed.. it's perfect!

spartan_shades · 07-20-2007, 11:53 AM #4 (**permalink**)

I love the Calgon Hawaiin Ginger. I think it smells great. Also, the Hollister brand perfume. I love it. I just bought it a few days ago and I am in love.

SeraphimRed · 07-20-2007, 06:14 PM #5 (**permalink**)

I like any of the "Grace" perfumes by Philosophy. Inner Grace was designed for Dana Reeve. Amazing Grace was my first love..lol. Pure Grace is great for one of those days that you would like to smell fresh and clean - no perfume at all. Love them all.

sexypuma · 07-20-2007, 06:18 PM #6 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Esperanza

Try the "Eau d'Issey" by Issey Miyake, it's a light aquatic-floral fragrance that's perfect for the summer.
It contains a blend of fresh water florals with lily and there's a bit of carnation too in it, it's so nice, I love it!!

I totally 2nd that one or flowers by kenzo.

makeba · 07-21-2007, 06:56 AM #7 (**permalink**)

Pure grace is a winner and baby grace is nice too. Michael "island" Kors is a nice one imo. Scents called "Clean" is nice too. Dont sleep on Sara Jessica Parkers scents either plus she just came out with a new release called "Covet"

liv · 07-22-2007, 06:20 PM #8 (**permalink**)

I really like Marc Jacobs for Her, it is floral (gardenia), but it is very fresh on me. I also like Amazing Grace, but you need to layer it with the lotion to get any semblance of lasting power.

MissChievous · 08-06-2007, 04:14 PM #9 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by sexypuma

I totally 2nd that one or flowers by kenzo.

LOL the name is "Flower"...I'm looking for non-floral perfumes. I have smelled that one and it is intensely flowery and sweet.

moonsugar7 · 08-06-2007, 04:19 PM #10 (**permalink**)

My signature scent is Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. It's an oriental floralish scent, but very fresh and sophisticated...give it a whiff!

Corvs Queen · 08-06-2007, 04:26 PM #11 (**permalink**)

What about Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca?

It's described as a fresh, green scent.
The notes include:Citrus, Clover Leaf, Italian Lemon, Peppermint, Green Tea, Lily of the Valley, Cyclamen, Pear Blossom.

Oh. And two more that came to mind were HERMES Un Jardin Sur Le Nil. Very clean, very fresh and I cannot detect even a hint of fruit or floral in this. And the second is Agua De Loewe. This is a just released unisex fragrance. Very nice.

frocher · 08-06-2007, 10:22 PM #12 (**permalink**)

Have you tried unisex fragrances like Helmut Lang? They don't tend to be saccharin sweet or smell like a flower shop.

dirtyMartini · 08-08-2007, 01:43 PM #13 (**permalink**)

I really loved "Caleche - Eau Fraiche" by Hermes... Bulgari makes some rally nice fresh ones.. "Voile de Jasmin" and the new "Omnia Amethiste" are really nice! I also wear Attraction by Lancome, which isn't what you would normally call fresh, but it has a nice light, woodsy, a tad warm smell...

Schmetterling · 08-08-2007, 02:15 PM #14 (**permalink**)

Just use this site:
http://www.osmoz.com/encyclo/marques.asp
and search for the Olfactory group and sub-group

Spätzchen · 08-11-2007, 05:59 PM #15 (**permalink**)

Take a look at Jo Malone perfumes

Verbenas of Provence, Grapefruit and Lime Basil & Mandarin are fresh and have cirtus notes. And if you like warm orange leaves with jasmin, then taste Orange Blossom - it's my favourite perfum in the summer.