Powdery Sweet Perfume - No Patchouli - PLEASE Help Me Find

[SkyOcean]

Hello Noses,

I have been looking (unsuccessfully) for a feminine or gender-neutral perfume that is powdery (think baby powder) that also smells sweet.

I LOVE vanilla and honey.

I love Benzoin and Frangipani.

I also love Lilac, Violet, and Magnolia.

Patchouli will ruin a fragrance for me, I am allergic to Oakmoss. My dog (Yes, my dog!) is allergic to Musk Mallow, aka Ambrette.

Amy help is so appreciated!

Thank you,

SkyOcean

[pocketvenus]

@SkyOcean 

• TOCCA Giulietta, powdery lilacs
• Etat Libre's Putain des Palaces, a powderbomb but a little dirty so try it first
• Frederic Malle's Lipstick Rose
• L'Artisan Parfumeur Le Chant de Camargue
• There are some discontinued powdery violets like TF's Violet Blonde, Guerlain's Meteorites, Penhaligons' Violetta
• I'd try looking for rice or iris notes as well

[SkyOcean]

Wow, @pocketvenus! Thanks for taking the time to help me like this. There are so many perfumes out there and it is hard to find, "the one," especially when you have the specific scent in your mind. Thanks again!

[pocketvenus]

@SkyOcean You're welcome and I know the feeling of having something specific in mind! Good luck with the hunt 🙂

[heartparis]

Try Tiffany Intense it’s definitely powdery and sweet. 💜

[SkyOcean]

Thanks for the suggestion, @heartparis!

[beauty1320]

Lavender Vanilla Spray from BBW smells extremely clean and powdery. 

Also I wear so many vanilla fragrances I'm kind of bored of them, however, I feel you might enjoy

Nemat Vanilla Musk Oil mixed with Kayali Vanilla 28. 

[SkyOcean]

Thanks, @beauty1320,

I am going to try the Lavender Vanilla. The BBW one has to be rubbed in (it is a pillow mist/body spray) but Victoria's Secret has one that looks promising. Thanks.

I get what you mean about becoming bored with vanilla fragrances. That is why I want to add the powdery, lavender aspect.

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[Margalee]

@SkyOcean Have you tried the new version of Miss Dior? 

[SkyOcean]

Hi @Margalee,

I have not tried the new Miss Dior. I'll check it out.

Thanks!!!!!

[CookieGirl1]

@SkyOcean have you smelled Marc Jacobs Fragrances Perfect Eau de Parfum ?  It's a sweet, powdery floral perfume.

[SkyOcean]

Hi CookieGirl1 (Love the name and Snoopy!)

Thanks for suggesting Perfect by Marc Jacobs. I had never even heard of it before your post. I am excited to learn about it. Thanks for taking the time to read my predicament and to give me such a thoughtful reply!

Sincerely,

SkyOcean

[CookieGirl1]

@SkyOcean I think it sounds like it might be similar to what you want; it opens up slightly sweet but quickly dries down to a more powdery scent thanks to the Cashmeran in the base notes.  There's no musk to it, no spice; it's altogether pretty straightforward.

*Also, just a heads up--when you're replying to people, you'll want to add the @ symbol in front of the Community username or that person won't actually get alerted :).

[SkyOcean]

Thanks @CookieGirl1 

I appreciate your telling me about the @ symbol. I fixed my other responses. You REALLY are a thoughtful person!

[CookieGirl1]

@SkyOcean lol, sorry, I wasn't trying to put you on the spot or anything but I wasn't sure if you knew that others wouldn't see your responses unless you specifically tagged them.  It worked this time! 😉  Hope you had a great day today.

[Ispend2much6]

Hi @SkyOcean !  I have an old favorite that matches your description, and a new one I just tried today.

Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume    and KAYALI VANILLA | 28 Eau de Parfum .

Juliette is straight powder; very cozy.  The Kayali is definitely sweet, vanilla, and with a little bit of something else (floral, musk maybe.)

[SkyOcean]

Hi @Ispend2much6,

I appreciate your reply so much! I tried the Juliette one and liked it but it lasted for such a short time on my skin that it wasn't worth it to buy it. Oh, it must have been so fun to be smelling perfumes. Such a fantastic way to spend time, at least for me. I could stand there forever just trying and trying scents until my nose is numb 😄 The Kayali sounds great. I am keeping a list and Vanilla will go on it. Thanks again.

Sincerely,

SkyOcean