T.G.I.F. EVERYONE AND ITS SUPPOSE TO BE A GORGEOUS WEEK END HERE IN THE GTA SO I'M SURE MANY ARE EXCITED TO GET THEIR WEEK END ROLLING AND MAYBE EVEN FIRE UP THE OLD BBQ.
BBQ! even just thinking of the smell evokes many a memories for most of us of summers gone by. Spending time at the cottage or trailer with friends and family. Those Canada day or Fourth of July celebrations it all starts with a smell.
So today I am reviewing perfume because each and everyone of us has a signature scent, a favorite, a most hated and of course perfumes that bring back memories of our own mothers.
So for me my own mother often wore Tabu or Oscar De La Renta. Every so often I will catch myself wondering where a scent is coming from and an older lady has passed me and surely she must be wearing Oscar De La Renta. It has struck the cord in my memory that remembers my mom in that moment as she would give herself a spritz just as we were about to head out. I have even just smelt a bottle of perfume because I want it to transport me back to a moment I yearn to remember.
I also was fortunate enough to become the proud owner of a still full bottle of Chanel #5 from the 60's, this was a gift from my mother and it is quite the iconic piece of history. However do I like the smell? not at all and sadly iconic or not I don't see what others are seeing with the scent.
I don't own many perfumes but what I do have I either really love or really hate. I think its time for a purge.
Firstly is actually a dupe for Vera Wang's LOVESTRUCK and its called LOVESICK I have to confess I have no idea what the real perfume smells like as I have never bothered to go looking for it. However I like this dupe and if the real one smells anything remotely close then its a nice fragrance. I definitely smell the warm woody musk of this scent and I also smell a powdery tone to it as well. The real version claims to have citrus which I for one do not smell in this dupe. It also states for the real one that that it has pink Guava, tuberose and lotus blossom. Some of which I can notice in this version as well, but how would I know the difference if I have never smelt a pink Guava?!?!. It is a unique smell and I can't actually pin point what it is but it smells like another fragrance from back in the day. I actually have gotten complimented on this fragrance which is funny because this was only $3 for 50ml at Dollarama. Not to shabby for a knock off.
I like the bottle I would say its very close to the real version but mine only came with a small organza ribbon and no big over the top floral arrangement attached to it. Even the bottle doesn't really look cheap and it is glass, well worth the few dollars.
I do notice the scent fades fairly quick. I like LoveSick but I don't love it.
Then we have Yardley ENGLISH LAVENDER. So before anyone starts casting stones and thinking eeewwww old lady Lavender, NOPE not the case here. For some reason I happen to be one of those people that I can wear this fragrance and bring a whole new life to it. Yes even I use to associate Lavender perfume with little old ladies who had their purple hued hair just freshly curled from their favorite salon that has been around for five decades, but get to know this fragrance and its not what you would imagine.
It starts out light and fresh and has a true Lavender smell, but mixed on the skin with the right kind of oils it takes on a more sensual smell and because it is Lavender it gives a relaxing calm as you wear it. Even my husband was a little skeptical when he saw I bought this, but after wearing it he realized how well it works on me. Take Johnsons baby bath that is Lavender and chamomile and take away the chamomile and that's what this fragrance reminds me of. Never judge a perfume until you put it directly on your own skin, you may surprise your self. Who knows maybe I really am an old soul and that's why it works for me lol.
This is a 50ml bottle and cost about $22
Now moving on to Avon perfumes. I don't know what it is but nothing I ever try from Avon's fragrance line ever seems to really work out. I either somewhat like the smell or just flat out hate it. The worst part is most times you can't smell any of their perfumes which makes it hard to even know what to pick except for a powdery sample on the page. Sadly Avon is nothing like it use to be. Many years ago when I first started ordering Avon you use to get a lot of free samples without having to ask and you never had to go pick up your orders it was automatic they would always come to you. Any way in recent times I have bought two perfumes from Avon starting with INFINITE MOMENT it claims to have top notes of raspberry leaves which I don't smell or maybe I don't know what I should be smelling that would make it apparent that its raspberry leaves. Secondly I do not smell any Vanilla. All I smell is a very feminine floral fragrance with a strong beginning of alcohol. This perfume is wearable but I find it reminds me to much of a highly fragranced hairspray.
50 ml and I got a deal because I bought the companion cologne for my husband which I might add smells WAAAAYYYY better. This was $10 after discount and I am sorry Avon it is not worth much more then that.
Now for an Avon perfume I absolutely LOATH it is a newer fragrance they released called FREE 02 I personally think it should be called "FREE 2 GO" as in free 2 go in the garbage. I HATE this smell at first you think its starting out nice but as you wear it and it mixes with your body chemistry it changes in to the most agonizing annoying scent I have ever smelt. Its that fragrance you smell on certain people in passing and think "OMG what is that awful perfume that person is wearing" everyone has stumbled upon that type of fragrance at some point in their life and this is mine.
Kidding a side I highly recommend this perfume to anyone who loves to smell like a delicious dessert and I am certain the man or woman in your life will thank you.
Oh and yummy scents like this are always big hits with children if your parent. Most children get headaches from fragrance that is to overly floral so take that in to consideration when purchasing if you have little one's at home.
BBQ! even just thinking of the smell evokes many a memories for most of us of summers gone by. Spending time at the cottage or trailer with friends and family. Those Canada day or Fourth of July celebrations it all starts with a smell.
So today I am reviewing perfume because each and everyone of us has a signature scent, a favorite, a most hated and of course perfumes that bring back memories of our own mothers.
So for me my own mother often wore Tabu or Oscar De La Renta. Every so often I will catch myself wondering where a scent is coming from and an older lady has passed me and surely she must be wearing Oscar De La Renta. It has struck the cord in my memory that remembers my mom in that moment as she would give herself a spritz just as we were about to head out. I have even just smelt a bottle of perfume because I want it to transport me back to a moment I yearn to remember.
I also was fortunate enough to become the proud owner of a still full bottle of Chanel #5 from the 60's, this was a gift from my mother and it is quite the iconic piece of history. However do I like the smell? not at all and sadly iconic or not I don't see what others are seeing with the scent.
I don't own many perfumes but what I do have I either really love or really hate. I think its time for a purge.
Firstly is actually a dupe for Vera Wang's LOVESTRUCK and its called LOVESICK I have to confess I have no idea what the real perfume smells like as I have never bothered to go looking for it. However I like this dupe and if the real one smells anything remotely close then its a nice fragrance. I definitely smell the warm woody musk of this scent and I also smell a powdery tone to it as well. The real version claims to have citrus which I for one do not smell in this dupe. It also states for the real one that that it has pink Guava, tuberose and lotus blossom. Some of which I can notice in this version as well, but how would I know the difference if I have never smelt a pink Guava?!?!. It is a unique smell and I can't actually pin point what it is but it smells like another fragrance from back in the day. I actually have gotten complimented on this fragrance which is funny because this was only $3 for 50ml at Dollarama. Not to shabby for a knock off.
I like the bottle I would say its very close to the real version but mine only came with a small organza ribbon and no big over the top floral arrangement attached to it. Even the bottle doesn't really look cheap and it is glass, well worth the few dollars.
I do notice the scent fades fairly quick. I like LoveSick but I don't love it.
Then we have Yardley ENGLISH LAVENDER. So before anyone starts casting stones and thinking eeewwww old lady Lavender, NOPE not the case here. For some reason I happen to be one of those people that I can wear this fragrance and bring a whole new life to it. Yes even I use to associate Lavender perfume with little old ladies who had their purple hued hair just freshly curled from their favorite salon that has been around for five decades, but get to know this fragrance and its not what you would imagine.
It starts out light and fresh and has a true Lavender smell, but mixed on the skin with the right kind of oils it takes on a more sensual smell and because it is Lavender it gives a relaxing calm as you wear it. Even my husband was a little skeptical when he saw I bought this, but after wearing it he realized how well it works on me. Take Johnsons baby bath that is Lavender and chamomile and take away the chamomile and that's what this fragrance reminds me of. Never judge a perfume until you put it directly on your own skin, you may surprise your self. Who knows maybe I really am an old soul and that's why it works for me lol.
Now moving on to Avon perfumes. I don't know what it is but nothing I ever try from Avon's fragrance line ever seems to really work out. I either somewhat like the smell or just flat out hate it. The worst part is most times you can't smell any of their perfumes which makes it hard to even know what to pick except for a powdery sample on the page. Sadly Avon is nothing like it use to be. Many years ago when I first started ordering Avon you use to get a lot of free samples without having to ask and you never had to go pick up your orders it was automatic they would always come to you. Any way in recent times I have bought two perfumes from Avon starting with INFINITE MOMENT it claims to have top notes of raspberry leaves which I don't smell or maybe I don't know what I should be smelling that would make it apparent that its raspberry leaves. Secondly I do not smell any Vanilla. All I smell is a very feminine floral fragrance with a strong beginning of alcohol. This perfume is wearable but I find it reminds me to much of a highly fragranced hairspray.
Now for an Avon perfume I absolutely LOATH it is a newer fragrance they released called FREE 02 I personally think it should be called "FREE 2 GO" as in free 2 go in the garbage. I HATE this smell at first you think its starting out nice but as you wear it and it mixes with your body chemistry it changes in to the most agonizing annoying scent I have ever smelt. Its that fragrance you smell on certain people in passing and think "OMG what is that awful perfume that person is wearing" everyone has stumbled upon that type of fragrance at some point in their life and this is mine.
"Like a breath of fresh air, it reawakens the spirit. An uplifting expression of refreshing white peach tea, airy honeysuckle and soothing milky musks." This is quoted by Avon. My apologises I do not see this fragrance the same way AT ALL.
50ml 9.99 on special and I can see why
I actually like the $3 dupe of Love Struck better then this disappointment, hope this won't be part of Avon's permanent collection.
Ok So enough about the fails lets take a look at two of my very favorite scents which the first one is
Britney Spears MIDNIGHT FANTASY I am actually not a fan of Ms. Britney, but I do appreciate this fragrance. It has a very apparent mix of dark berries that mingle with the iris and freesia. I also smell a bit of plum in there somewhere. Very fruity and sweet like a bag full of Life Saver berry gummies or something of that nature. So if your not a fan of candy scented fragrances then this is NOT for you, but it works for me.
I really find the bottle esthetically pleasing to look at. I love the dark purplish/blue glass bottle with the rhinestones set in the glass. Very nice over all packaging including the box it came in. I got this on sale for $20 100ml bottle.
My final perfume which is my true love of fragrance because I love sweet gourmand type scents is none other then Auqolina PINK SUGAR. If there was a fragrance ever meant to be made for me this is it, my signature scent. I am crazy in love with this perfume and wear it daily. Layer it with Bath and Body works warm vanilla sugar and you'll be in bliss.
Its entire ingredient makeup is everything that I love and I truly can smell most of what they describe for this scent. I love the undertone of Bergamot which is also my favorite tea. The sweet berries enveloped by a sugar tone of all things sweet and delicious. When I wear it and it warms with my skin it takes on a crème brulee in cased in burnt sugar. Its like taking a candy apple and eating it covered with cotton candy and yes that is one of the notes within this fragrance.
It dries down to what smells like a freshly baked vanilla sugar cookie, topped with marshmallow fluff. WoW all this is making me hungry;)Kidding a side I highly recommend this perfume to anyone who loves to smell like a delicious dessert and I am certain the man or woman in your life will thank you.
Oh and yummy scents like this are always big hits with children if your parent. Most children get headaches from fragrance that is to overly floral so take that in to consideration when purchasing if you have little one's at home.
50ml for $18 what a great deal
I hope you all enjoyed hearing me rant for the first half of this review about the disappointments I have come across in my search for the perfect fragrance. In the end at least I ended this a sweet note;)
Remember to wear your sun screen this week-end because that's how your skin will
STAY BEAUTIFUL XO
TILL NEXT TIME....
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