Need a new perfume - recs?

[pontmarie]

I've been searching for a new perfume for the past week (my Flower by Kenzo got knocked off the vanity and shattered) and can't find one I like. I like spicier scents but not overpowering, some musk, some vanilla, do not like flowery or green.

Can anyone recommend some scents for me to try?

Scents I like
Donna Karan (original in the black/gold bottle)
Flower by Kenzo
Angel by Thierry Mugler
Chanel No. 5
Clinique Elixir

Scents I tried and didn't like
Lovely by SJP
DK Cashmere Mist
Any other Chanel (Coco, etc.)
Laura Mercier scents
Victoria's Secret scents
Vera Wang
Estee Lauder scents

THANKS!

[lawyerlee]

I'm loving Stila's Midnight Bloom right now.

I also like:

- MAC MV3
- Narciso Rodriguez
- Jo Malone Grapefruit
- Givenchy Organza

Oh, and Guerlain Shalimar Light. :)

[laura]

I have Burberry "Touch" and Armani Mania for 'stronger' scents - though the Burberry is definitely more "musky" than the Armani. My summer scent (which I'm still wearing) is D&G "Light Blue", but it's sort of citrus-y?

[ahavnes]

I love love love my D&G. The regular, not the light blue. :)

[sublime311]

I would consider myself a Givenchy girl! Here are my recs:

Tresor by Lancome
Very Irresistible by Givenchy
Hot Couture by Givenchy
Amarige by Givenchy

[shopaholic]

If you are looking for something with a hint of vanilla I recommend Sensi...I really like this one :)

[princesse]

Faves:
Amazing Grace by Philosophy (very light)
Kenzoki Sensual Rice Water (sounds weird, just trust me)
Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker (LOVE THIS!!!)
Jessica McClintock (classic)

[dana b]

spicy, musk, vanilla -- makes me think of angel, it's what i wear everyday, i love it.

there's an old d&g scent called "by", that's great, too.

[Lilla]

I also have Burberry "Touch" which I use during fall and winter. However, my new obsession is Prada - love that stuff!

[APCullip22]

I Love Tresor by Lancome, don't wear it often, but I do suggest it to many people!

[karina]

Chanel Chance

[lawyerlee]

I just thought of another suggestion that might be great for you. My best friend wears Dior's Hypnotic Poison (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P4484&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1073), and it's really great. :)

Hypnotic Poison

Mysterious and mesmerizing, extravagant and bewitching, Hypnotic Poison is a magic potion for modern times. Audacious and profoundly feminine, the fragrance is an unsettling harmony, a fusion of contrasting olfactory facets.

Notes:
Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Vanilla.
Style:
Intensely bewitching; creates a mood of mystery and enchantment.

[camberne]

It may have been around for a while, but I just discovered recently Estee Lauder's Intuition that I really like.

[berry]

I recently sampled Fresh's Sake and Sugar Blossom scents (at Sephora) and loved both of those.

Sake Eau De Parfum
A Sensual Ritual...
Warm ripe peaches, bright langsat fruit, exotic lotus and osmanthus flowers combine to create the rich, velvety scent of Sake Eau de Parfum.

* top: langsat fruit, grapefruit, ginger
* heart: white peach absolute, lotus flower, transparent lily of the valley
* base: osmathus, vanilla, musk, white sandlewood
* 50 ml/1.75oz, 100ml/3.6oz
$50.00, $75.00

The link http://www.fresh.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=F&Product_Code=SAKEEDP

Sugar Blossom Eau de Parfum is a vibrant, sheer, floral exploration of Fresh Sugar Eau de Parfum. This flirtatious combination of spring blossoms and sweet citrus notes merge with caramel, vanilla and creamy amber, creating a modern, sheer floral that is clean, alluring and addictive.

* top: bergamot, grapefruit, Italian lemon, litsea cubeba, basil
* heart: masdevallia nectar (white orchid), sheer magnolia, sugared passion fruit, transparent jasmine, lily of the valley
* base: caramel, vanilla, marjoram, creamy amber
* 50ml/1.75 fl oz, 100ml/3.4 fl oz
$50.00, $75.00
The link:
http://www.fresh.com/html/fragrance/sugar.shtml

[udsweetpea]

My favorites are

Amor by Cacherel
Chance by Chanel
Michael Kors

[Etoile]

Sephora has a "Mixed Pinks" scent sampler for $25 to benefit breast cancer--that might be a fun way to get a few new scents and see if you'd like to buy larger versions of any of them.
Set includes: .06 oz Sephora Fragrance Pen Peony, .5 oz Calvin Klein Eternity, .7 oz Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy, .17 oz Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Dream, .17 oz Ines de la Fressange, .33 oz Demeter Sugar Cookie, .14 oz Escada Magnetism, and a .17 oz Marc Jacobs Blush.

[PurpleRose]

I know you said you'd already tried Coco (Chanel), but have you tried Coco Mademoiselle? I have it, and although it's softer than the other Chanel perfumes, it still has a warm, rich smell to it (and I do think there's vanilla in there as well).

If you like single note perfumes, try one from L'Occitane. Amber or Vanilla sound like they'd work for you.

[Amuse Bouche]

If you like spicy, musky and vanilla you should try Calvin Klein's Obsession. It's an especially nice perfume for fall and winter.

[Esq.]

I was going to suggest L'occitane Vanilla as well :) I am burning the incense right now, and it smells absolutely wonderful. It is such a tangible smell.

[pontmarie]

Thank you everyone! - I now have a great list to take to the mall this weekend :)

[APCullip22]

I bought Very Irresistible by Givenchy last night and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. :)

[Rose]

I like Philosophy's scents. I need something subtle and they are.

[MelodySoul]

Gucci II, I'm in love!

[kcjules]

I love "Glow" by J.Lo

[PurpleRose]

Krysten, I've been wanting to try L'Occitane's vanilla incense for a while! I had tried the honey before (which smells amazing!) but it was too strong for DH. Is it very strong or smoky-smelling?

[pontmarie]

I ended up getting Chanel Chance - I loved the way Stila Midnight Bloom smelled in the bottle but on me it was weird.

Thanks again!!!

[lawyerlee]

I ended up getting Chanel Chance - I loved the way Stila Midnight Bloom smelled in the bottle but on me it was weird.

Thanks again!!!
Chanel Chance was my wedding perfume. I just love it! :D I'm glad you found something you like. :)

[Esq.]

PurpleRose- I would call L'Occitane's Vanilla slighty musky, and very rich, but I wouldn't consider it strong at all. My DH loves it. We use the incense all of the time. It is a very comforting smell, and a very unique Vanilla IMO. HTH!

[Sposa06]

Bump for lilo

[lilo]

these are great recommendations. keep 'em coming!