Thursday, February 28, 2013

Fragrance February 28: Chanel No. 5

This goes back to THE classic scent for women. Chanel no 5. Enough said.

Though, I must say, I love the Chanel Chance range as well.

Quite pricey: 0.25 oz for $120 at Sephora

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Top Notes: aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, neroli, ylang-ylang
Mid Notes: jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, iris
Base Notes: vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, patchouli

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Fragrance February 27: Thierry Mugler Alien

Major Notes: Solar Accord, Jasmine Sambac, Green Notes, Cashmeran, Vanilla, Transparent Amber

I've haven't heard a lot of people talk about this scent, but the few who have have absolutely loved. It's got great reviews on Sephora's website as well. Apparently it's supposed to last all day. I've never worn a perfume like that.

The name and the bottle make the scent seem sexy and mysterious, which is what all women strive for...at least to some extent right?

A 2 oz bottle will run you $119 at Sephora


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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Fragrance February 26: pure DKNY

Clean bottle. Clean, floral scent.

Major Notes: Vanilla, Dew Drop Petal, Lotus Flower, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Freesia, Lush Orchid, White Amber, Creamy Sandalwood

1.7 oz for $65 at Sephora

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Fragrance February 25: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb

Major Notes: Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattelaya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia, Patchouli

This scent is a beautiful floral bouquet tied together with patchouli. So feminine and strong.

1 oz for $75 at Sephora

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Fragrance February 24: Gucci Guilty

Maybe it's not so much the bottle but the ads that you see that make this scent so daring and sexy. The bottle doesn't look overly feminine; it could almost be a cologne bottle.

Major Notes: Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peach, Lilac, Geranium, Amber, Patchouli

1.6 oz for $75 at Sephora

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Fragrance February 23: Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Major Notes: Italian Mandarin Essence, Jasmine Absolute, Indonesian Patchouli

I like that this scent is simple and straightforward. Gorgeous bottle as well. It's an extavagant and luxiourius purchase.

$90.00 for 1.7 oz at Sephora


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Friday, February 22, 2013

Fragrance February 22: Marc Jacobs Daisy

Major Notes: Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods

This is a fruity-floral, but a sophisticated scent. The floral notes stand out more (kind of expected with the name Daisy). And the little flowers on the bottle look so delicate and cute!

1.7 oz for $65.00 at Sephora


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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Fragrance February 21: Burberry Body

Starting today, I'm going to start my wishlist of fragrances.

I'm going to start off with Burberry Body. In general I love Burberry or anything from the UK, in general as you'll see next month (!!!).

It's a beautiful bottle and an amazing scent. Sophisticated and sexy.

Burberry - Body
Image from Sephora.com

Top notes: Freesia, Green absinthe, peach, 
Mid notes: rose, iris
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cashmere, Musk, Amber, Vanilla

A 2.5 oz bottle will run you $95.00

I just want to say that Burberry perfumes in general are right up my alley. Even the more fruity ones and citrusy, so I really like all of them. 
Honorable mentions: Burberry Brit and Brit Sheer, Burberry London

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Fragrance February 20: Be Enchanted

Top Notes: Citrus, Iced pomegranate, Chilled wildberries, Crystallized passionfruit
Middle Notes: Sheer honeysuckle, Floral frosted bouquet, Sugared violet, Dewfruit, Asian pear
Base Notes: Whipped Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood


This is the last BBW scent that I'll be sharing with you guys. In general, with the body mists:

a full size (8 fl oz) is $14.00
a mini size (3 fl oz) is $6.00

an actual perfume (2.5 oz) is $29.50

Here's a link to all their current fragrances:


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Fragrance February 19: Japanese Cherry Blossom


This scent from BBW is quite popular.

Top Notes: Asian pear, Fuji apple, Ume plum
Middle Notes: Japanese cherry blossom, Butterfly lily, Kyoto rose, Mimosa petals, Hedione
Base Notes: Vanilla rice, Imperial amber, Silk musk, Cinnamon incense, Himalayan cedarwood, sandalwood

Monday, February 18, 2013

Fragrance February 18: Paris in Bloom




As suggested by the title, it is again a very floral fragrance with a hint of fruityness.

It's described as "a beautiful bouquet of pink peony, dewy pear, and blonde woods." (From the BBW website)

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Fragrance February 17: Moonlight Path

Top Notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin, Coriander
Middle Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Violet, Tuberose, Ylang, Lily of the  Valley
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Amber, Musk

Very feminine and floral.






Saturday, February 16, 2013

Fragrance February 16: Paris Amour

This is the permanent Paris scent that started it all.

Top Notes: Sparkling mandarin, strawberry, cassis, pink champagne, apple blossom, freesia
Middle Notes: Peach, jasmine petals, french tulip, water lily, frangipani (plumeria)
Base Notes: French vanilla, coconut milk, amber wood, sandalwood, creamy musk


Friday, February 15, 2013

Fragrance February 15: Secret Wonderland

Top Notes: Strawberry, Raspberry, Wild Goji Berries
Middle Notes: Gardenia, Jasmine, Peach Nectar
Base Notes: Coconut musk, vanilla, sandalwood, white amber


Let me just say that the fruity notes of this scent don't really "show up." The base notes are really strong and that's what lingers the most.


Thursday, February 14, 2013

Fragrance February 14: Paris Nights

Happy Valentine's Day! 

This scent will make you smell irresistible!



Major notes: French jasmine, clementine, cabernet musk

This was a limited edition scent in a limited edition bottle, but I'm sure if you really want it, you could find it on ebay or Amazon.


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Fragrance February 13: VS Ravishing Love

Major notes: pomegranate, blackberry, lilac



This scent is from their VS Fantasies line. It comes in lotion, shower gel, etc.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Fragrance February 12: PINK Fresh & Clean

Major notes:fresh apple, lily




One thing about this scent: it almost comes of a little masculine sometimes. I think it could definitely be a unisex scent, even though it's supposed to have lily in it.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Fragrance February 11: VS Sexy Little Things Noir

Major notes: sparkling nectarine, amber, cattelaya orchid


This is the original Sexy Little Things Noir. I know there are many related scents. Check them out:

http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/sexy-little-things

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Fragrance February 10: PINK Cool & Carefree


Major notes: Passion fruit, daisy


Unfortunately, I think they discontinued this scent, but they have 7 total PINK scents now so you do have a great selection.

Look at them here:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/victorias-secret-pink

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Fragrance February 9: Victoria Secret Angel

Major notes: sparkling plum, sheer violet, amber




I love that you can buy mini fragrance mists from VS for $8-$12. All those choices right near the counter. They always get to me.
Also, if you do decide to purchase the eau de parfum, the bottle has plastic white wings on the back of it. I love the little details.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Fragrance February 8: Body Shop White Musk

The name pretty much says it all. This scent does last a while.



It's quite a strong fragrance and may lean more mature.

Top Notes: Lily, Ylang-ylang
Middle/Base: jasmine, rose, musk, vanilla

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Fragrance February 7: American Beauty wonderful


I received a sample of this, and I have to admit, I haven't used it much but this Fragrance February thing made me bring it out. I actually really like it. And it's cool because the sample is actually shaped just like the full size.

Unfortunately, American Beauty does not sell this anymore, though you can find it on ebay and the like.

The notes, as far as I can find are:

- Mackayi orchid 
- White gardenia 
- Pink peony 
- Magnolia
- Honeysuckle
- Bergamot

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Fragrance February 6: Coach Poppy

I just have a mini sample of this.


Top Notes:bright cucumber, juicy mandarin, freesia buds
Middle Notes: jasmine, pink water lily, Southern gardenia, red candied rose petals, crème brûlée
Base Notes:cedar wood, sandalwood, vanilla and marshmallow

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Fragrance February 5: Estée Lauder Pleasures Delight

A warmer, more youthful scent than Beautiful.


Top Notes: Pomegranate, Fresh Greens, Freesia, Strawberry Meringue
Middle Notes: White Peony, Lily, Muguet, Heliotrope
Base Notes: Sugared Rose Petals, Caramel, Marshmallow, Vanilla, Patchouli

Monday, February 4, 2013

Fragrance February 4: Estée Lauder Beautiful


Top Notes: Rose, Mandarin, Tuberose, Lily, Marigold
Middle Notes: Orange Flower, Muguet, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber

A mature, nighttime scent.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Fragrance February 3: Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds

I feel like this one is a classic that every woman should have.

Top Notes: Lily, Neroli, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Italian Orris, Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Fragrance February 2: Seen and Be Seen Sasha

Another Benefit perfume! This one is just a sample that the lady gave me when I was browsing the full selection.



Top notes: orange flower absolute, apricot, pink freesia

Middle notes: ylang ylang, tiare flower, white peony, jasmine sambac



Base notes: crystal amber, liquid musk, vanilla


Again, a full size (1 fl. oz) can be bought for $36.00. I love how Benefit has created a character and story for each perfume. Also, when you buy the full size, it comes in a cute little box shaped like a mini house.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Fragrance February 1: Something About Sofia

Welcome to Fragrance February everyone! First off, I wanted to let you know that I prefer citrus and floral scents, so you'll being seeing a lot of that this month. I'm going to kick it off with a Benefit fragrance, Something About Sofia.



From the Benefit website, here are the fragrance notes:

Top notes: mango, freesia
Middle notes: sheer lily, jasmine sambac, peony petal
Bottom notes: musk, white caramel, vanilla bean

The scent is not too strong or too light, and lasts for about 4 hours.

This perfume can be bought wherever Benefit cosmetics are sold, for $36.00.