Help me find a new scent

February 26, 2006 1:03 PM

Scent filter: My favorite scent of all time has been discontinued! I was a huge fan of the Heaven line from the Gap. It appears to have been discontinued. What other scents - particularly in a lotion - should I try? For reference, the Gap described Heaven as "simple bouquet of pure white blossoms."
posted by fancypants to shopping (11 comments total)

I have no suggestions for a new perfume but it seems it's being sold on ebay and directdiscount.us, among other places - see here. It could be totally overpriced (I've no idea), but if it's your favorite scent of all time it might be worth it to stock up!
posted by granted at 1:12 PM on February 26, 2006

Origins Spring Fever
or
Cotton Blossom

They're different, but they're similar in their "lightness", or something.
posted by dpx.mfx at 2:09 PM on February 26, 2006

Well, you may be able to get a very direct replacement through Barry Striem (sp?) here in New York City. For something like 50 years, he's been in the business of copying famous scents.

I've never tried it myself, but people swear by him, and he's an extraordinary person overall. I honestly believe that if anyone can replicate a missing scent, it's Barry.

Here's an article to get you on your way -- try contacting him and see what happens.
posted by cloudscratcher at 2:25 PM on February 26, 2006

I personally love Clean's Fresh Laundry scent. It's pricey but lovely.
posted by gsh at 4:31 PM on February 26, 2006

the frangrance store can mix the perfume up for you; same formula, etc.
posted by elle.jeezy at 6:20 PM on February 26, 2006

Ha, just today I was smelling Bath & Bodyworks Breathe: Calm (the blue one) and thought it smelled a lot like Dream. Try that one out.
posted by idiotfactory at 8:49 PM on February 26, 2006

Basenotes has a large and vocal community of perfume geeks. I suggest you get an account and post your question there.
posted by ottereroticist at 9:40 PM on February 26, 2006

You can find it at GAP outlet stores.
posted by gai at 6:33 AM on February 27, 2006

If you go to Aveda or The body Shop, you can get scents mixed together to smell like just about anything.
posted by echo0720 at 9:12 AM on February 27, 2006

Cached google pages turn up "notes of jasmine, muguet, tree moss, and musk".
posted by oneirodynia at 1:57 PM on February 27, 2006

Head to Sephora, or any department store that carries the philosophy line. Try Pure Grace. I liked Heaven, too - this is a really good substitute.
posted by ersatzkat at 4:09 PM on February 27, 2006