Ladies advice needed

[nick00]

Hi, I'm thinking of buying this for my gf for xmas

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Health-beauty/Womens-fragrances/Other/auction-257975599.htm

i dont know nothing about perfumes though, is this a good buy? I checked in farmers and they were selling it for 120 and the buy now is 85. Is guess a good brand ?

[Chillicat]

Perfume is a very personal thing. My opinion is that unless you know she likes it, don't waste your money. It may be a 'good brand' but there are a zillion good brands, and they don't all smell nice on everyone. I absolutely hate being given perfume unless it's one I love - it's happened a couple of times from well meaning people, and it just ends up as overpriced spray for the loo

And personally I wouldn't trust any cut priced version of a good brand. It's probably a fake and smells like poo. My sister once bought me a knock off perfume - looked perfect in the packaging, but was definitely not the real thing inside.

If you want to get her something like that, try to find out what she likes and go to Farmers - they have lots of great perfume gifts this time of year, with cool gift packs.

[rose]

Perfume is a very personal thing. My opinion is that unless you know she likes it, don't waste your money. It may be a 'good brand' but there are a zillion good brands, and they don't all smell nice on everyone. I absolutely hate being given perfume unless it's one I love - it's happened a couple of times from well meaning people, and it just ends up as overpriced spray for the loo... If you want to get her something like that, try to find out what she likes

I'm with Chillicat on this one :nod:

[steak]

[rose]

You probably need some ass fragrance eh Steak? All that food you eat etc :pfft: We'll get Miss Belle to get you some for Xmas 8)

[steak]

Thanx for pickin up the hint. tis on special :wink:

[teamfatboy]

Old trick... check out what else GF has on the shelf...make a note of names, and go to Farmers for "something like" that. You don't necessarily need to buy it there, but the sales folk will give you good advice. Oh, and remember to make a note of what it is - if gf likes it, you can stick to that choice!

Otherwise yep, CC's right on two counts:

Knock-offs never quite hit the spot compared to the genuine article. They're cheap for a reason - either the smell is 'off' or it doesn't last as long; and

Farmers and other department stores often have boxed sets which are cheaper than the bits on their own - plus they come in a bigger box, which is what matters!

[courts87]

I want VICTOR AND ROLF Flower Bomb for xmas its soooo good if I was her i'd be happy with that! Age is a big thing with perfumes tho.. ask lady at store shell help u

[courts87]

P.s that trader has really shit feedback lol, read it before you buy anything off them!

[VampireChick]

Awesome idea nic, and very thoughtful. But yes as others have already mentioned, trade me can be a bit hit and miss. I've happily bought samples off the site (to see what I think, and judging from the trader, knew they were legit), but full price bottles can be a bit dodge.

[nick00]

Cool, thanks for help guys ill check to see which one she likes when we at farmers next.