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The Gift of a Scent

December 5, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 36 Comments

The gift of a scent is one of the best gifts you can give a perfume lover like me because you are not only giving me a perfect present I would love, you are also gifting me a memory. And since it is the season of giving, I have been thinking of various fragrances and perfumes and which scents I would love to give and receive this Christmas. Choosing the right scent for a loved one can be very tricky, you have to get it right which means you have to know what scents the person would like. It can’t be too strong or too mild, it can be a weak or an overpowering fragrance, it has to be just perfect. Which is why I won’t recommend you buy a perfume as a Christmas gift except you know the recipient of the gift inside out.

Here are a few perfume ideas you may find useful –

 

Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau De Parfum Spray

 

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I love this fragrance. It smells amazing and stays on all day. The bottle is a beauty, and I think it would make a fabulous Christmas present. It may be pricey for many with prices ranging from £64 to £90, but I bet it would make that special person very happy.

 

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum

 

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This is another great Christmas gift idea for a perfume lover. This YSL Black Opium is a lovely and fresh feminine fragrance. The packaging is so beautiful. And it stays on for ages too. Prices vary from £47 to £87.

 

Gucci Bamboo Eau De Parfum

 

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This Gucci Bamboo perfume has a fruity/floral fragrance that smells divine and stays on all day. I would be thrilled to receive this perfume, I think it looks heavenly and smells even more heavenly. Prices range from £68 to £80.

 

Prada La Femme Prada Eau De Parfum

 

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This Prada perfume is a true jewel. The amazing bottle is a stunner, and the floral fragrance leaves you smelling amazing all day. It is a great scent for the season, and a fantastic Christmas gift idea. Prices range from £49 to £99.

 

These perfumes are great Christmas gift ideas for the perfume lovers in your life, or anyone who likes to smell nice. You can get them and more at House of Fraser.

What do you think of them? Have you used or sniffed any of them before? Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Thank you for reading.

 

*This is a collaborative post.

 

 

Product Review: Thierry Mugler Womanity Eau de Parfum

June 1, 2015 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

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I am a perfume lover, it is a weakness of mine. However now that I work from home, I have cut back on the number of perfumes I have. I use to have about 10/12 bottles at once, but now I am quite happy with 5/6 bottles. I got the 10ml Thierry Mugler Womanity Eau de Parfum from Debenhams to try out some weeks ago and I have used quite a bit of it. Here are my thoughts:

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PROS

  • It comes in a cute refillable bottle.
  • It is small enough to fit into my smallest handbag.
  • I get a lot of positive compliments when I wear it.
  • It is quite affordable at £10 for the 10ml, I used the points on my Debenhams Beauty card to buy it, yea I am a point junkie, ha.

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CONS

  • I am on the fence when it comes to the smell, I think it smells like a cigarette. Not sure if I like it or not but my hubby loves it.

Have you tried this perfume?

 

Product Review: Van Cleef & Arpels Reve Eau de Parfum

June 25, 2014 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

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I have never heard of the brand – Van Cleef & Arpels.  Not until I met Reve. It was a sweet Monday morning at work and the Fragrance Direct team were in the building. I was going through the many perfumes on the table, trying to decide on the one to buy and then I saw a colleague buying Reve by Van Cleef & Arpels. I became interested, asked for a sample and that was it. I knew I had to have it.

I have had the bottle for months and I can tell you it is one of the best perfumes in the market now. It is quite pricey at £48 for the smallest bottle at 50ml but the saying “you get what you pay for” is so true in this case. This fragrance is worth every penny. Reve by Van Cleef & Arpels comes in a beautiful sensual bottle and has a long-lasting sweet fragrance that stays on all day. A trial will convince you.

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