I do not generally buy expensive perfume, but am still very fond of fragrances. I am all for mild, long-lasting perfumes.
Last year, when I had some time to kill at Heathrow airport (and some pounds to spend), I thought I would check out the perfumes there.
I tried many and the one that I really liked was Estee Lauders Pleasures. It had a beautifully feminine and floral smell. Very mild too. It smells of lilies and roses.
However, it is one of the expensive perfumes. It would cost you around Rs. 2500 for a 100 ml bottle.
In Mumbai, you should get it at Heera-Panna or any custom-notified shops. I have tried Shoppers Stop and other big malls but could not find it there.
Of course, this perfume is one of Estee Lauder’s top-selling products and you can easily find it in any duty-free shops at airports etc.
Here is more information that I gleaned from the web regarding my favourite perfume:
Fragrance Type: Sheer Floral
Top Notes: White Lily, Violet Leaves
Middle Notes: Black Lilac, White Peony, Karo-Karounde, Baie Rose
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli
I would like to add that the lily and the baie rose really stands out, making you feel fresh and wonderful.
It is a mild fragrance and you can wear it daily without the entire office knowing you are in. I would recommend this perfume for ALL women who like mild (unlike fragrances like Poison), feminine and floral fragrances.