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Do you smell like everyone else? Top 10 Perfumes

July 8, 2013 by Shellie Wilson 7 Comments

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Have you ever wondered just how popular the perfume that your wearing is? I recently found out/discovered that a much older relative is wearing the same perfume as me. I think in that moment I realized I might be slipping into old age too early. (Not that old is bad. It’s  just, well older than I thought I would be).

I was shocked that someone I knew would also be wearing “blah blah”(omit perfume name here, so said relative doesn’t get offended I called her old).  When buying popular brands it never occurred to me that one day I would be walking past someone who smelt just like me.

So is your perfume just a cliché or a commonness as you walk down the street? Is your lasting impression the same smell 1000 other woman leave?  Sure it’s better than leaving the smell of gastric upset after too many lattes at lunchtime but does your scent really define YOU?

I have recently gone back to my youthful days when I would use essential oils for everything including perfume. So the scent I leave behind these days is usually peppermint for daily headaches (ironically it could be caused by too much peppermint) Or Ylang Ylang which I literally bathe in with my homemade face-wash.

What is your scent? Is it on the top 10 list? (comment below)  Names such as Poison, Hugo, Envy, CK one, 212 sexy – I have actually never heard of. But I do live in a slight bubble called “2 children under 6”. Full top ten list here.

Want to stand out from the crowd? Then check out these links:

How to make your own perfume on Rookiemag.

Guide to Blending Essential oils for DIY perfume.

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Comments

  1. Becky PS says

    July 8, 2013 at 5:54 am

    I didn’t know that Opium was still being produced. It was the scent of my early 20’s.

    When I was a little girl I loved Youth Dew by Estee Lauder because my favorite Great Aunt wore it and used the powder.

    I decided that I would wear it too “when I got old, old like 50.” Well, I’m 53 now and still haven’t taken the complete plunge. I do enjoy the soap.

  2. Carole says

    July 8, 2013 at 6:39 am

    Link to “Top 10 Perfumes” doesn’t work ….

  3. Jaan L of Tx says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I used to love Chole’, but that was until a lady walked by me, it seemed she bathed in the stuff. The problem seems to lean towards women who don’t understand how to use perfume vs colognes. Now, I use perfumed oils from Arabic countries. They seem to suit me better and I find that now I am one of a few rather than one of many with the same fragrance.

  4. Linda says

    July 8, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    My problem is I find a scent I love and they quit making it! I loved Cerissa, Pure by Alfred Wang, and a real oldie (Heaven) I wore in my late teens and early 20s.

    However, we have a store (Makes Scents) that allows you to create your own perfume and I finally created one that I love and no one else has!

  5. maneki says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    there was a dior perfume I got as a sample several years ago that I loved. Until one day my sis and I walked passed this lady in her 50’s wearing the same perfume — quite liberally too — and I felt just the same thing. It made me feel old and I wanted a 20-something perfume that fit my age.

    I actually don’t have a special perfume right now. Instead I’ve been using up some samples/decants of niche perfumes bought from company specializing in decanting such perfumes. It’s much more expensive per drop, but on the other hand you get to smell and wear scents that would be way too expensive to buy a whole bottle of. And it’s nice to find some less common scents too, of cause — Who doesn’t want to be unique, even in the choice of scents to wear? I get to test out scents I can’t find near where I live (not many places to go in the countryside).

  6. Karla P. says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    When I was a teenager, it was Love’s Lemon, but not able to find it any more. Now I am smitten with Marc Jacob’s Daisy! And a close 2nd is Avon’s Rare Pearls. That is more of my price range.

  7. Vikram Goyal says

    July 15, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks for letting us know Carole. We have now fixed it.

Have you read?

DIY Summer Nail Designs You’ll Want to Rock All Season Long

As soon as the weather heats up and the days get longer, I swap out my moody nail colors for something a little more fun, flirty, and full of sunshine. Summer is the perfect excuse to get playful with your nail designs — and this year, I’ve been experimenting at home to find a few favorites that are both easy to paint and seriously cute.

I’ve rounded up three of my go-to summer nail looks that you can totally do yourself, even if you’re not a pro. These are the styles I keep coming back to because they’re fun, eye-catching, and honestly — they just make you feel good. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a backyard BBQ, or just want to admire your nails while holding an iced latte, these are the ones to try.

Let’s dive in!

Sunset Ombre Nails

This is hands down one of the most satisfying nail designs you can do yourself. The colors melt into each other like a beach sunset, and the end result looks way more advanced than it really is.

You’ll Need:

  • A base coat

  • Three polishes (I use pink, orange, and yellow)

  • A makeup sponge

  • Top coat

  • Nail polish remover for cleanup

How to Do It:

  1. Start with a clear base coat to protect your nails.

  2. Paint horizontal stripes of your 3 colors directly onto the makeup sponge.

  3. Dab the sponge gently onto your nail, reapplying polish to the sponge as needed. Tap until the gradient blends.

  4. Clean up any excess polish around your cuticle.

  5. Apply a top coat to smooth the colors and add shine.

This design is one of those that looks good even when it’s a little messy — the top coat really pulls it all together.

 

 Tropical Palm Silhouettes

If you want vacation vibes without actually going anywhere, this one’s for you. The pastel base paired with simple black palm trees gives it that dreamy island feel.

You’ll Need:

  • A light pastel base polish or soft gradient background

  • Black nail art pen or thin brush with black polish

  • Top coat

How to Do It:

  1. Paint your nails with a soft pastel or ombre base.

  2. Once dry, draw a thin curved line for the palm trunk.

  3. From the top of the trunk, add small lines that fan out to mimic palm fronds.

  4. Let everything dry completely before adding a glossy top coat.

Even if your palm trees aren’t perfect, they still look awesome. Think of it like nail doodling — just more tropical.

 

 Watermelon French Tips

This design is so cheerful, I smile every time I see it. It’s a fruity twist on a French manicure and it’s perfect for pool parties or picnics.

You’ll Need:

  • Pink polish for the base

  • Green and white for the rind

  • Black polish for the seeds (use a dotting tool or toothpick)

  • Base and top coat

How to Do It:

  1. Paint your entire nail a soft pink.

  2. Add a green curved tip at the top edge (like a French tip).

  3. Under the green, paint a very thin white stripe.

  4. Add small black dots on the pink section to create seeds.

  5. Seal it all in with your favorite top coat.

This one is such a crowd-pleaser and looks adorable on both long and short nails.

Whether you try one of these or rotate through all three this summer, I hope these nail designs add a little color and creativity to your routine. They’re simple enough to do at home but still look like you spent time (and money!) at the salon.

Let me know which one you’re trying first — and don’t forget to tag us if you share your summer nail look!

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