Top 10 Perfumes

Perfumes are one of my weaknesses- I just love getting a new scent!! Over the years have tried many perfumes out, and had many favorites that have flitted in and out of my collection. I have perfumes I sway towards during the colder winter months and then a selection I use most during the warmer summer months. In view of this I decided to just jump right in with the ones I love- in no specific order- and hope this post may be of some help for those looking into getting a new scent. 

Chanel Chance

Chanel chance is an extremely popular scent and has been up there with my favourites for many years. It is one of the more pricey perfumes on the market at £95.00 for a 100ml bottle- but a little goes a long long way and the bottle will last a very long time. It has incredible staying power (the best I have ever come across) and always gets positive comments! The only negative about this is that it can be a little overpowering if too much is applied- one or two sprays is by far enough if you don't want to choke everyone in a one mile radius. A very feminine and romantic scent with vanilla, jasmine and iris- this is certainly one for the evening rather than the day (there are however other lighter variations of this scent more appropriate for daytime use). 

 £95.00 for 100ml or £66.50 for 50mls

Miss Dior

Miss Dior is another wonderful evening scent with very good lasting power. For me, on any special occasion its always a toss up between this or Chanel chance- as I know its guaranteed to get compliments and wont need re-application. It is sensual and intense and combines fresh fruity notes with patchouli and an elegant musk. 

£92.50 for 100mls or £65.50 for 50mls

YSL Paris Premieres Roses

I am just so in love with this perfume its unreal. I came across it by accident last year when purchasing a YSL lippie, the lady behind the counter talked me into purchasing a 125ml bottle for the introductory price of just £30. I jumped at the offer without even testing it (knowing I always love the YSL scents) and when I got it home and tried it out I knew I had discovered a scent that I would love forever! Its a very floral summery scent, light, crisp, fresh.. and as the name gives away- smells of roses! I was a little gutted when I couldn't find it in my local shops this year- but have managed to find it online so I'm hoping its not one that has been discontinued! (if anyone knows please drop me a comment as this is a truly lovely perfume). The lasting power of this is just about average- its a daytime fragrance that will need reapplying throughout the day.

Introductory price was £30 for 120mls.
Prices online vary. 

Gucci Flora 

This is a daytime scent that I would happily wear everyday of the warmer months. I discovered this when a colleague of mine was wearing it at work- I loved it that much I got myself a bottle that same day on the way home- and 3 bottles later I still adore it. Another floral fragrance with good staying power- with scents rose mandarin and sandalwood. 

£64.50 for 50mls

Dior Addict

This is one of my newer perfumes- and I have been very impressed with it (another one that gets quite a few compliments) It is very versatile and can be worn daytime or evening. A very aromatic scent that combines sweet vanilla with woody notes and stays on forever and a day. I love the packaging too- I know its nothing dramatic but its elegant and sophisticated. 

£93.00 for 100mls

Chanel No5

Chanel number 5... this is one that speaks for itself. The perfume of all perfumes, a real must have for any collection. An old fashioned scent that will never go out of fashion. And the beautiful Marilyn Monroe herself was a lover of this legendary fragrance. I wear this usually in the winter months as its very strong, woody musky scent. My nan loved this, my mum loves it- and I too love it. Not one for everyday use so the bottle will last forever. (well almost)

£94.50 f0r 100mls or £66.50 for 50ml

Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose

This perfume is seriously sexy, sweet and sensuous- with notes of raspberry and vanilla. I feel this can be worn as either a daytime or evening fragrance- but I usually sway towards wearing it in the day. I love the bottle too- its mysterious and looks fab on display with the little purple rose on the lid. 

£52.50 for 50mls

Paco Rabanne Lady Million 

Another newer one to my collection that I'm currently loving. This one is currently extremely popular and is up there at women's number 1 fave fragrance at the perfume shop. A very glamorous scent with notes of jasmine, neroli, honey and bitter orange. More of an evening scent in my opinion but wouldn't be too overpowering if chosen to wear during the day. 

£50.50 for 50mls

Prada Candy 

This is an oriental sweet scent that is wonderful for the spring and summer month. Its fresh and light and smells so feminine. I was a little apprehensive that with a name like 'candy' it may be a little too sickeningly sweet (and I'm not a fan of very sweet scents) but I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't the 'candy' smell I had anticipated (phew..!) 

£76.50 for 80mls or £57.50 for 50mls

Armani City Glam

Although this last fragrance was discontinued years ago, it was my very favourite for many years so I felt I had to keep it up here with the favourites list. I'll admit I was so very gutted when not only was it discontinued but became near impossible to get hold of, even after much time spend scouring the internet. It always get me how the best scents (in my opinion) get discontinued so quickly. So far I haven't found anything similar to replace it. 

Discontinued