The Perfume Sampler

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum Fragrance Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:13:00 +0000

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum

Honey by Marc Jacobs is a sunny, delicious floral—energetic and alluring, with a sparkling, golden touch. The perfect mix of brightness and warmth. This buzzing fragrance energizes with the freshness of green pear and a bright splash of fruity punch and juicy mandarin. Orange blossom resides at the heart of the fragrance and mingles with the nectars of honeysuckle and peach for a note of sparkling femininity. Honey, vanilla, and smooth woods dry down to a warm, golden base.

Marc Jacobs Honey - Fragrance Notes
Pear, Juicy Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Apricot, Honeysuckle, Honey, Golden Vanilla, Smooth Woods.

Sweet. Sassy. Energized.

I love collecting Marc Jacobs perfumes - the full size versions, not just the samples that I review here on this blog - mainly because of the cute bottles that these come in. That said, his perfumes do smell quite good, always managing to find the delicate balance between being fun and girly while staying sophisticated at the same time. Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum stays true to the spirit and is another winner from the brand. The perfume is quite fresh with citrusy notes blasting through from the very first spritz. Vanilla and honey add sweetness to the citrus while woody notes mix in to give the fragrance a rounded edge as it settles down. I would pick this as a summer fragrance, with the citrus notes giving me just the freshness that I need to start my day off. Definitely a perfume that is as bright and cheerful as it's bright yellow packaging!

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum Fragrance Spray - Ingredients

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum - available at Sephora - $22 to $95

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Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 06:34:00 +0000

Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere

Everyone has heard of the Chanel No. 5, and just about everyone has an opinion on it. Some hate the "old grandma smell" while others proclaim it to be the best perfume out there. Then there are some, like me, who buy it because it's just such an iconic perfume, and honestly, I actually like it just because it smells different from a lot of the girly, floral perfumes, but there are times when I wish it was just a little less formal. That's where Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere comes in.

Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere is s a lighter version of the original No. 5, but not lighter as in a more diluted version. It's just a little more fun, a little citrusy and perhaps just a fresher version. If you have tried the original No. 5 and found it a little too mature (I refuse to call it old lady-ish!), you might want to give the Eau Premiere a try. It's fresh sophistication in a bottle.

Burberry Brit Rhythm Eau de Toilette Spray for Men

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:47:00 +0000

An iconic fragrance, sexy and provocative, Burberry Brit Rhythm is inspired by the exhilaration and adrenaline of live music and the electric energy of the crowd. The scent mixes electric notes of fresh basil verveina, spicy cardamom, and a shot of juniper berries with black leather, patchouli, and cedarwood.

Burberry Brit Rhythm Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
Notes: Basil Verveina, Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Leather, Patchouli, Styrax Resin, Cedarwood, Incense, Tonka Bean.
Style: Electric. Adrenaline-Fueled. Sexy.

Burberry Brit is a fresh, spicy cologne for men. With a well-balanced mix of berries, leather, and a spicy freshness mixed with a hint of tonka, this is the perfect fragrance to start the day off. It is not the most unique fragrance out there, but it's a clean scent, not too overpowering, and has an easy casualness to it. Lasts the whole day long too. A good pick for spring/summer days. Available at Sephora in-store and online and retails for $60 to $79.

Burberry Brit Rhythm Eau de Toilette Spray for Men - Ingredients

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Eau de Parfum

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:17:00 +0000

Pour Femme embodies the essence of the Dolce & Gabbana woman: Passionate, sensual, and maternal. Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme will envelop the senses and linger long after she is gone. Seductive and soothing neroli intertwines with raspberry and a playful hint of tart green mandarin. This gives way to a heart of sensual, velvety jasmine and citrusy sweet orange blossom. The addictive and sugary guimauve introduces the full-bodied sensuality of the vanilla base notes, and the captivating fragrance is further lit by the roundness of heliotrope and smooth, creamy sandalwood.

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Regular size $25 - $82

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Eau de Parfum - Notes
Neroli, Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Guimauve, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Sandalwood.
Style: Seductive. Beautiful. Sensuous.

Dolce & Gabbana perfumes are some of my favorite fragrances, and in general, they are a safe pick to give as a gift too. I haven't met very many people who haven't like one of their perfumes. Pour Femme is another winner from the brand. It's a warm, sweet, creamy, vanilla and citrus fragrance with bursts of raspberry and green mandarin. Though it might seem like a girly, sweet perfume, it's actually well rounded and classy in a grownup sort of way without ever being boring. This would be a great perfume for just about any time of the year.

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Eau de Parfum

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:14:00 +0000

Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum Spray - Review

I liked Marc Jacobs perfumes long before the first spray, the first whiff - I fell in love with the bottles and the design right away when I saw them on a beauty blog ages back. Unfortunately, these weren't available for sale where I stayed, and only after I came to the US could I actually buy my first Marc Jacobs perfume. Like all the Marc Jacobs perfumes I have managed to sample and buy so far, Dot too is a warm floral that captures in it the very essence of summer.

Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum - Fragrance Notes
Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk.
Style: Chic. Energetic. Upbeat.

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum starts off with mix of juicy fruity sweetness from the dragonfruit and red berry notes mixed with the rich florals from jasmine. The orange blossom adds a refreshing twist and keeps the fragrance from going too heady or too sweet. As the perfume settles into the skin, warm notes of vanilla and musk open up rounding out the scent beautifully. Overall, this is a lovely fragrance, the perfect mix of sophistication that keeps it from going too girly while retaining the playful, fun nature of the fragrance. It's elegant, modern, and feminine and would make a great year-round perfume. Definitely one of my favorite non-Chanel perfumes :D

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum - Ingredients

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Chanel No. 19 Poudre Eau de Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:50:00 +0000

Chanel No. 19 Poudre Eau de Parfum Spray - This luminous re-imagining of Coco Chanel's signature scent - named Nº19 in honor of her birthdate, August 19, 1883 - reveals a bold fragrance with a daring combination of crisp green notes and powdery iris.

Chanel No. 19 Poudre Eau de Parfum has the same strong aldehyde notes that are so characterstic of Chanel No. 5. On first sprtiz, the smell is quite strong and almost putting off. In just about a minute, the sharp smell disappears, and a powdery floral smell emerges. Wait for another 5 to 10 minutes, and the heart of the perfume finally opens out. It's a powdery, slightly floral smell but with an earthy woody smell to it that rounds it out. That's the final version of the perfume, and it doesn't change until it completely disappears. this final settled note is what I love most about this perfume. I hated it when I first put it on, but as the perfume settled down to its final version, I just loved it. If you ever want to buy this perfume, I urge you to give some time before deciding if you like it or not. Spray it and walk around a while before you make your mind. I could wear this perfume anywhere - it would fit in almost anywhere, be it office or shopping.

Chanel No. 19 Poudre Eau de Parfum Spray - Ingredients

Chanel No. 19 Poudre Eau De Parfum (available here) - starting from $85