wedding day scent

abc7077 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:33 PM

wedding day scent

I get major headaches from a lot of perfumes and don't like VERY sweet smells. Anyone recommend a good light perfume for the day?? Believe it or not fh and I can't really agree on one and the ones he like give me a headache!! help!!

MarcellaBella Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:36 PM

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why not take him with you to Sephora and see which one you both like??

there are soo many new fragrances out right now..

Samanthas Mom Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:36 PM

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I used escada as per this board lol
that sexy graffiti
didnt last long!!!

I just bought a perfume that I love!!!! its by victoria secret, called heavenly angels in a white bottle
i think thats the name
so light and smells awesome

Sonicstef Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:37 PM

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I didnt wear anything! I had a few options but I didnt even think about it that morning.

Banana Republic makes a very 'fresh' smelling perfume. I cant remember what its called but its quite light.

abc7077 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:38 PM

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Marcella we have already been down the aisles of sephora and I leave frustrated with a huge headache!!!

starhead Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:41 PM

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I used to wear VS Heavenly, loved it. I like Body by Victoria perfume, too.

Tocca is a very light scent that I wear most of the time, but it's like $50 for a fairly small bottle. You can find it at Sephora.

Mrs2Be Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:42 PM

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I had a bought a bottle of Ralph Lauren Romance and decided not to use it until the day of the wedding. Well, by the time I got ready and the photographer showed up...I forgot all about the perfume!

Oh well...I had a fresh bottle waiting for me when I got home from the honeymoon at least!

I would try Sephora or the Bloomingdales. I've found them to be very helpful there...

ddunne23 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:42 PM

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I'm a Clinque Happy girl myself

nrvbrd Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:44 PM

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Cashmere by Donna Karen

Divine or Heavenly by Vicky Secrets

WishCandy Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:48 PM

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My fave is Ocean Dream by Giorgio Beverly Hills

Niecey Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:48 PM

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I totally forgot on my wedding day! (I usually wear perfume - like Clinque Happy - but figured I would wear something nice that day - my cousin always has something great - but I got dressed and was running around and like someone else here the photographer came and I forgot!)

Claud2001 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:55 PM

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I wore MANIFESTO by Isabella Rosellini...here's the description from the manufacturer:

Sparkling and fresh

Manifesto was created by the design house of Isabella Rosselini. It opens with the warmth of basil, undescored by incisive pepper and citrus essences. Manifesto heart notes are revealed in a bouquet of white flowers, sweet pea, jasmine, and rose.

I too, tend to get headaches from anything that is too strong or musky. I usually wear JESSICA MCCLINTOCK (the original scent) or Clinique HAPPY. But for my wedding day, I wanted something different, romantic and pleasing to my senses.

Edited to add - another one of my all-time favs is Estee Lauder PLEASURES. Very light and floral. But, I don't have any left... I'll have to ask Santa for a new bottle.

Hubby wore Ralph Lauren ROMANCE for men.

Sasha96 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 04:57 PM

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I just got BCBG Girl and like it. It is light.

JENHOS Posted: Nov 13, 2002 05:04 PM

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Stick to a perfume you know won't give you a headache. I wouldn't try anything new. You wouldn't want to risk a headache that day!

bride04 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 05:06 PM

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I second Estee Lauder Pleasures. It is a very light scent. I get headaches from perfumes too, but never had a problem with Pleasures

Claud2001 Posted: Nov 13, 2002 05:22 PM

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JenHos has a point about not experimenting with anything new on your wedding day. I just wanted to second that sentiment, and add that I 'test drove' my wedding day scent extensively.

I started 2 months prior to the wedding day. First, I sprayed myself with a sample at the perfume counter while I was out shopping. By the time I got home, the scent had faded slightly, and mixed with my natural scent, and I loved it even more.

So, I bought some for myself and began wearing every once in awhile as a change from my everyday scents that I mentioned above. I wanted to be sure it wouldn't make me sick, but I also wanted it to still seem new and fresh for the wedding day.

I also want to add that you should give alot of thought to your wedding day scent and even the scents you choose to bring on your honeymoon. Our sense of smell is one of the most powerful triggers of memory in our lives and everytime you smell these scents for years to come, they will bring you back to your wedding day or honeymoon.

Special note to JENHOS - if you do go to Tahiti, you will forever remember your honeymoon by the smell of the homemade soaps, shower gels, lotions and bathing oils infused with coconut and vanilla that they stock in the guest rooms. I brought some home with me last summer, and I will forever be transported back to the South Pacific by these smells.

Janice Posted: Nov 13, 2002 05:33 PM

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RL Romance is what I wore, I am usually wearing happy

Marnles Posted: Nov 13, 2002 05:53 PM

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I suffer from migraines, so I do understand exactly what you mean! It is very difficult for me to go to department stores (I can swear I hear gasping from the ladies on the board), because I leave with a headache 90% of the time due to all the scents/smells in there!

I have worn clinique Happy for a while, and will do so on the wedding day, because I know I have no reaction to it.