Giveaway — Elite Model Fragrances!

I have another giveaway for you, dear readers!  One lucky reader will receive her choice of TWO of the four fragrances below from Elite Models — a fun treat for Spring!

The fragrances are:

London Queen — Experience the dynamic essence of the cool capital.  Top notes: mandarin, bergamot, raspberry; heart notes: plum, jasmine and exotic tiare tahiti; base notes: warm vanilla, benzoin and musk.

New York Muse — A flavor of fast-moving life in the Big Apple.  Top notes: lotus flower, gardenia leaves and blood orange; heart notes: red peony, creamy violet and exotic velvet orchid; base notes: Black vanilla, patchouli and sensual musks

Paris Baby — Inspired by the city of lovers.  Top notes: apple, freesia and accord bellini; heart notes: osmathus, jasmine and orange blossom; base notes: musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood.

Rio Glam Girl —  Captures the vibrant, celebratory spirit of the home of Carnivale.  Top notes: acai berry and juicy starfruit; heart notes: princess peony, jasmine and violet flower; base notes: sandalwood and palisander wood.

To win your choice of two of these fun fragrances, just comment on my blog and let me know which ones sound good to you (it doesn’t matter what they are to win — I’m just curious).

I will randomly choose a winner on Sunday April 29th.  Good luck!

(Please only open to residents of the US and Canada)

Slatkin and Co.’s Bloom Collection

Slatkin & Co.’s Green Grass

Hope you are well! Vivid greens and first buds begin to break through as crisp mornings give way to bright sunny days. The warmer weather is preparing us for the first day of Spring with its unmistakable scent of classic florals and young greens. Bring the fresh, dewy scent of the season into your home with Slatkin & Co.’s Bloom Collection.

Some of the fragrances available and their descriptions are:

Spring — Like a dream of walking in a lush garden with tulips in full bloom, sweet apple blossoms, yellow daisies and daffodils.

Lilac Blossom — A delightful fragrance blending lilac blossom, lingering muguet, delicate heliotrope and violets.

Eucalyptus Mint — A bright, refreshing blend of mint, citrus and ginger with clear notes of fresh eucalyptus and jasmine.
The one I have is Green Grass — Refreshing as shaded grass on a warm, sunny day, dewy greens and Meyer lemon, infused with Lily-of-the-Valley and a touch of jasmine.
This smells like freshly cut grass and flowers, like your lawn mowed the day after a spring rain.  This really freshens the house if you don’t have time for spring cleaning!

These and more are available at Bath & Body Works Stores nationwide and www.bathandbodyworks.com.  Cost: $19.50 for the 3 wick 14.5oz Candle, but right now there is a 2 for $20 sale going on.  Hurry, I think it ends soon!  Enjoy!

Beyonce Pulse Summer Edition

The weather is warming up, so it’s time to lighten up your fragrance for the gorgeous months ahead. Get ready to send pulses racing with the sizzling new addition to the bestselling Beyoncé Parfums collection. Fresh, airy and optimistic, Beyoncé Pulse Summer Edition captures the essence of a playful, sun-drenched summer day.

Inspired by Beyoncé’s infectious positive energy, this limited edition fragrance seduces the senses with the same invigorating sensuality as the original Pulse Eau de Parfum. A lighter and fresher rendition, Pulse Summer Edition’s orchestra of fruity and floral notes makes it the perfect scent for the warm, joyful, flirty summer months.  Beyoncé Pulse Summer Edition retails for $49/50ml and $59/100ml and will be available at select perfumery chains and fine department stores.

The notes are:

Top: icy mandarin, pear and pink pepper

Heart: ginger orchid, jasmine and orange blossom

Base: sapphire woods, musk and benzoin.

What I think:  This is a very light, fresh scent.  I haven’t tried the original Pulse, but I do like this one and think that it is perfect for ladies who like fruity scents with a woodsy base.

The price is decent for the quality.  I say, go try it to see if it is the summer fragrance for you!

Roberto Cavalli

Reviewing fragrances is cool because even if it isn’t something that I would normally wear, I know someone will love it!

But, I still haven’t decided it I love the new Roberto Cavalli perfume or not…here are the details, what do you think?

The Roberto Cavalli ($85 USD 2.5 oz) perfume belongs to the ambery floral family. The artistic line of the Roberto Cavalli bottle recalls the voluptuous curves of a sensual woman. Crowned by a tiara-shaped cap formed by Roberto Cavalli’s golden seal, the bottle is adorned with a tiger-print necklace reminiscent of its creator’s emblematic animal prints.

TOP:        Pink Peppercorn

MID:        Orange Flower Absolute

BASE:      Roasted Tonka Beans

The bottle is gorgeous, classic but not too plain.  I love the shape of it.  The scent is a lot sweeter than what I usually wear, but the notes of pink peppercorn and tonka beans give it a sultry finish.

You can check this out at a department or specialty store near you and let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

My Review of Kate Walsh’s New Billionaire Boyfriend Fragrance

Have you tried actress Kate Walsh’s Perfume “Boyfriend” that was introduced last year? I had heard so much about it, but when I tried it, I didn’t really care for it.  The fragrance was too strong (see review below).

She has just released a new scent to the line, Billionaire Boyfriend — and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like it!

As you can see from the photo, the bottle is really cool.  It feels like stainless steel with a mirrored finish.  The neck of the bottle has sparkly crystals and the top is a clear lastic.  It was inspired by a special reserve vintage champagne bottle and is a perfect blend of masculine and feminine.

The notes of this fragrance are Bergamot, Tangerine, Green Lush Leaf, Black Jasmine, Black Velvet Orchid, Gardenia, Patchouli Flower, Amber, Cistus, Vetiver, Sandalwood. It is spicy and sweet, but not too strong.  Perfect for ladies who love a sexy scent!

I had only tried the original Boyfriend a couple of weeks before I tried Billionaire Boyfriend. It seems to me very strong and spicy without any sweet relief.

The notes are Dark Plum, Myrrh, Night Blooming Jasmine, Benzoin Tears, Skin Musk, Golden Amber, Vanilla Woods.

Actress Kate Walsh wanted to capture the scent of a guy on a girl: a man’s cologne mixed with perfume, the smell that lingers on the skin. I think Boyfriend just smells like a man’s scent — which can be very nice — but isn’t my thing.

I really do get the feel of a man’s and woman’s fragrance melding together with Billionaire Boyfriend — I think it is very successful.

1.7 oz of Billionaire Boyfriend sells for $75 and 1.7 oz of Boyfriend is $65 at www.sephora.com and Sephora stores.  You can also purchase at HSN.  Enjoy and let me know if you have tried these and which one you like better!

Valentine’s Day Fragrance Gift Guide Part 2

Here are some more ideas for great fragrance gift ideas for Valentines Days.  The following scents are all glamorous and very romantic.  My favorite is the Princess Night.  I love the glitzy bottle and the sweet, yet sexy scent.

Vera Wang Lovestruck ($78., 3.4 oz)  Inspired by a modern-day twist on Romeo & Juliet, Vera Wang Lovestruck is for the romantic modern-day girl looking for her prince charming.  The ad campaign features Leighton Meester, the star of Gossip Girl, whose character Blair is always searching for true love. The notes are:

Top: luscious pink guava, heavenly angelica flower, mandarin

Mid: delicate tuberose, lotus blossom

Base: precious woods, white musks

Available now at Ulta and www.ulta.com.

Vera Wang Princess Night  ($60., 1.7 oz)   Inspired by the sparkle of the city lights at night, Princess Night is for the edgy girl who loves to have fun. The bottle is covered in deep purple glitter, capturing her bewitching essence, part mischievous and all sparkle. The notes include:

Top: Wild Berries, Watermelon, Sweet Raspberry

Mid: Velvety Jasmine petals, Spicy Orange Blossom, Passion Rose

Base: Crushed Sugar, Sensual Musk, Vanilla

 

Calvin Klein forbidden euphoria ($80 3.4 oz) A playful interpretation of the iconic euphoria fragrance, forbidden euphoria is modern and sexy, perfect for the girl who wants to be noticed. This fruity floriental’s bottle has been exposed to reveal its outer layers and seductive curves.

Top: mandarin, passion fruit and touches of iced raspberry

Mid: hypnotic bouquet of tiger orchid and jasmine

Base: addictive patchouli with a sophisticated blend of musks and cashmere woods

Available now at Macys and www.macys.com.  Enjoy!

 

 

Valentine’s Day Fragrance Gift Guide Part 1

Happy February!  One month down… time to shop for Valentine’s Day!  Get your sweetie, or any deserving lady in your life, the gift of fragrance.  The scents below are fresh and soft, perfect for V-Day giving.  Enjoy!

Love & Toast Classic Pair in Sugar Grapefruit ($37 USD) Includes (one of each) Hand Cream and Eau de Perfume.  The notes of this citrusy scent are pink grapefruit, orange citrus, warm musk and lily.  The hand cream includes the natural ingredients, Shea butter, Macadamia nut, Olive fruits, Avocado & Sunflower oil, and Love & Toast’s “can’t live without it” botanical perfume blend.  You can purchase this at www.loveandtoast.com.

Roger & Gallet Rose Fragrant Water ($29 1 oz, $49 3.3 oz, $69 6.6 oz) Embrace your senses in a magical bouquet scented with seductive rose and floral notes. The composition of this fragrance begins with fresh rose and bright mandarin orange; the heart contains sweet peony and rosebud; and the finishing base notes are warm amber and almond milk.  This is perfect for the romantic! Available at www.rogerandgalletus.com.

L’Occitane’s NEW Cherry Princess Collection brings the iconic cherry tree into blossom in this limited-edition collection with a fruity floral scent. Each product in the collection is formulated with a cherry extract, capturing the signature scent of Provence. The collection includes an Eau de Toilette ($35), Solid Perfume ($10), Silky Body Gel ($24), Pearlescent Shower Cream ($20) and Hand Cream ($10). L’Occitane products are available at www.usa.loccitane.com and in over 160 boutiques throughout the U.S.

Lavanila’s Vanilla Passion Fruit scent is infused with natural aphrodisiacs! This fragrance is a crisp, tropical explosion of Passion Fruit, Guava and Peach Nectar steeped in warm base of Sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla. Created by master natural perfumers and backed by research, this love-attracting scent is uniquely infused with a romantic blend of powerful aphrodisiacs valued for their seductive properties. The collection includes The Healthy Fragrance ($58), Healthy Roller Ball ($19), 2-in-1 Shower and Shave ($14), and Body Butter ($20). Lavanila products can be purchased at Sephora/Sephora.com and www.Lavanila.com.

 

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Holiday Fragrance Gift Guide 2011 — Including One By Snooki!

Perfume is a classic holiday gift.  Below are some new fragrances that would make great gifts.  From scents that smell like the holidays from Demeter, to a fun Harajuku Lovers perfume ornament to an actual perfume by Snooki (which is very sweet, but smells pretty good), you can find something perfect for the perfume lover on your list!

Snooki by Nicole Polizzi ($45 USD) Inspired by her favorite treats (no, not pickles) comes the namesake fragrance by Nicole Polizzi, Snooki. This premiere fragrance embodies the essence of Snooki from head to toe (all 4 ft 9’inches of her). The perfume formula is playful, flirty, sweet and sexy, created with delicious notes reminiscent of sweet cotton candy from the boardwalk.  Categorized in the fragrance world as a “fruity gourmand,” to Snooki, it is simply “the kind of fragrance that makes gorilla juice heads want to cuddle up next to you.” Launching November 10th on HSN and available November 25th in Perfumania stores and on Perfumania.com

As the days get shorter and we prepare for the winter months, the smells of the holidays come to mind. Shopping for the perfect stocking stuffers that won’tbreak the bank is a must!  You can now get the aromas of the season and the perfect holiday gifts for under $20 dollars from the Demeter Fragrance Library ($20 for 1 oz)!

The sweet spicy scent of Gingerbread wafting from the oven, the fruity aroma of a warm Mulled Cider, and the crisp cold smell of the freshly fallen Snow meld together to create the warm, holiday ambiance. It’s the wonderful bouquet of holiday smells that remind us most of those cherished memories from years past, and with these fabulous stocking stuffers, you won’thave to miss them! Demeter’s Fragrance Library includes an array of holiday scents sure to satisfy, including: Apple Pie, Cranberry, Egg Nog, Christmas Tree, Fireplace, Gingerbread, Mulled Cider, Snow, and Christmas Bouquet. Watching your figure this Thanksgiving? Indulge in your favorite sweet treats completely guilt free! Visit www.demeterfragrance.com.

Harajuku Lovers Jingle G ($25 USD) Make your Holidays super kawaii with Jingle G, the newest fragrance from Harajuku Lovers. All dressed up in a supercute and sparkly “Santa” suit, Jingle G features a built-in hook making her the perfect holiday ornament and stocking stuffer! Top: tangerine, gardenia, and whitestar fruit Mid: jasmine, orange blossom, and honeysuckle Base: vanilla, cedarwood, and laosbenzion tears Availability: Sephora and www.sephora.com.

ck one on the go spray ($15 USD) Intuitive in both design and function, the 20ml ck one on-the-go bottle is slim and lightweight. the innovative format reinterprets the iconic ck one bottle into a modern,portable handheld, making the original fragrance more free-spirited than ever before. Top: bergamot, cardamom, tangerine,freesia and lavender. Mid: green tea accord, violet, rose and orange flower Base: musk combined with amber Availability: Sephora .

Chloé Signature Solid Perfume Necklace ($60 USD) This delicately engraved locket is a luxurious case holding the Chloé signature solid perfume. featuring the original, distinctive notes of rose, the necklace presents a new way to wear perfume, a new ritual. a smart and timeless gesture. Top: rose, peony Mid: lily of the valley, magnolia Base: amber, cedarwood Availability: Selected authorized Chloé retailers.

Nightfall by Susan McCray Eau de Parfum ($65 USD) is a remarkably alluring and mysterious fragrance. From the moment this hand blended, one hundred percent natural,chemical free scent touches your skin you feel transformed. Your inner beauty and confidence shine like the BELLALIQUE™ stone trimmed bottle top that adorns Nightfall’s French crystal bottle. Nightfall Eau de Parfum is a medley of the very finest ingredients, including White Jasmine, White Rose, Bergamot (a unique citrus fruit found in the coastal region of the South Italy), Blackcurrant buds (which are taken from dormant fruit buds of the blackcurrant bush) and just a drop or two of Ylang Ylang (extracted from the Cananga tree flower). The Nightfall 2 oz. spray comes beautifully cased in a stunning blue box. The packaging is hand fashioned of eco-sensitive material. Visit www.nightfallbysusanmccray.com to purchase.

Spadaro Sole Nero ($135.00, 100mL eau de parfum; $40, body lotion; and $45, candle) The Journey: Inspired by a trip to Sicily, this fragrance is rooted in the sweet and succulent citrus fruits savored each day as well as an unforgettable dinner near the heat of Mount Etna.

The Notes: Sunny Italian Grapefruit and Bergamot are imbued with a precious spice accord of White Pepper and Cumin. Enveloped by tender Musk and comforting notes of Sandalwood, Almond and Vanilla.  Available at www.spadaro.com and www.nordstrom.com.

Fall 2011 Fragrance Guide Part 2

Balenciaga Paris L’Essence ($130.00 USD)  The essence of the Balenciaga signature fragrance, inspired by the Balenciaga fashion jewels, reflects the high quality and savoir-faire of the brand. The bottle of this leathery violet scent has a reflective, raw effect, as pure as a sharp-edged jewel made of hematite.

Top:  violets leaves, pimento berries
Mid:  leathery facets of labdanum
Base: cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver

Available exclusively at Neiman Marcus in September 2011 and at all specialty stores starting in November 2011.

Bottega Veneta ($130.00 USD), the eau de parfum, evokes the suppleness and sensuality of the house’s renowned leather goods. The fragrance, a leathery floral chypre, marries the olfactory language of the Venetian countryside—fresh meadows, mown hay, flowers, earth, and wood The bottle itself, inspired by Venetian glasswork and the traditional Italian carafe.

Top: pink peppercorn, bergamot, lily of the valley
Mid: jasmine, leather, patchouli
Base: oak moss

Available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in September 2011 and at all specialty stores starting in November 2011.

Celine Dion Signature ($33.50 USD) This fragrance is inspired by the extraordinary connection that Celine has with her fans. As memorable and timeless as Celine Dion herself, this fragrance is a classic and elegant with modern sophistication. This makes it truly unforgettable.

Top notes: Mimosa, pink lady apple, guava
Heart: Rose essence, jasmine, magnolia
Base: Sensual musk, amberwood and sandalwood

Available at Walgreens

Heidi Klum Shine ($35.00 USD) An effervescent floral Oriental fusion, perfectly reflecting Heidi’s sparkling vivacity and soft sensuality.

Top notes: mandarin, pear, pink pepper
Heart: mimosa, lily of the valley, sunflower
Base: vanilla, tonka, musk

Available at Walgreens.

Diane von Furstenberg’s Diane ($45.00 — $95.00 USD) opens with bold notes of Frangipani, an exotic floral discovered on a trip to Bali. Frangipani is intertwined with subtle notes of Violet, giving the scent a fresh feel. The fragrance’s feminine power is enhanced by base notes of myrrh, musk and patchouli.

Top notes: frangipani
Heart: violet
Base: myrrh, musk and patchouli

Purchase at Sephora.

In honor of Halloween and the fall season, you won’t find any more unique fragrances than those of the Demeter Fragrance Library!  With scents like Funeral Home, Tootsie Roll, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Pumpkin Pie and mixing Golden Delicious PLUS Caramel (to make Caramel Apples!), you will be sure to “invoke the spirits” of scent memory! Visit http://www.demeterfragrance.com/ to purchase. Enjoy!

Fab Fall Fragrances by Pacifica, Lavanilla, and Guess

There are some great new scents and fragrance products being released this fall.  From long-lasting oil based roll-ons to new spritz-on perfumes, there is a sexy fall scent for everyone!  Here are some that I’ve recently tried:

Pacifica Persian Rose Perfume Roll-On ($12.00 USD) — Fun, fresh and fantastic, Pacifica Perfume Roll-on is made with natural denatured alcohol and Pacifica’s signature fragrance blends with essential and natural oils. Classic and elegant with Bulgarian rose, subtle violet, myrrh and delicate fruit.  Purchase at www.pacificaperfume.com or Sephora.

Lavanila Healthy Fragrance in Vanilla Blackberry(1.7 oz $58.00, 10ml Roller Ball $19.00 USd)  – Seduce the senses with this new provocative blend of ripe blackberry, juicy raspberry, velvet iris and warm Madagascar vanilla. Inspired by the allure of vine-ripened berries, this effortlessly sexy twist on vanilla creates a crisp, sparkling and deliciously daring experience.  Purchase at www.lavanila.com and Sephora.

Lavanila Forever Fragrance Oils($26.00 USD) — Offering scents that last and last, these new Forever Fragrance Oils deliver a proprietary blend of pure essential oils in a hydrating base of sweet almond oil that lasts up to eight hours, twice as long as traditional fragrances. Concentrated, hydrating, and pure, Lavanila Forever Fragrance Oils uniquely melt into the skin as the body warms to release rich, alluring aroma. The scents:Vanilla Coconut, Pure Vanilla and Vanilla Grapefruit.  Purchase at www.lavanila.com and Sephora.

Guess Seductive I’m Yours ($52.00 USD 1.7 oz) — Make a lasting impression with the playful scent that will leave them wanting more.  Notes of passion fruit, while lily and exotic woods create this ultra-alluring fragrance. Available at www.guessparfums.com.

Enjoy!