Jennifer Lopez recently launched her 25th fragrance as a celebration of the promises she’s made to herself. Be part of the Promise movement as Jennifer invites us to make promises to ourselves and to keep them, to be better every day, no matter what stands in our way. This is a floral, woody fragrance with a bit of sweet notes in it. Here are the notes of the perfume:
Fragrance Notes:
Top – Italian tangerine, luscious pink berries, nashi pear
Middle – orris, jasmine sambac, dewy honeysuckle
Base – woods, crystallized amber
The bottle is gorgeous! It’s glass that has a multifaceted cut to it. The lid and Jennifer Lopez plaque are rose gold. Very elegant!
I also really love the scent. It’s sophisticated, but soft at the same time. I think it’s a really nice everyday scent or wear it for special occasions.
What do you think about this fragrance? Do you have any of Jennifer Lopez’s perfumes? What’s your favorite scent?
Hi all! Looking for some gorgeous fragrance, bath and skincare gift ideas? I was sent these amazing holiday Philosophy products for my honest review.
Philosophy products are amazing quality and smell wonderful! They would make very nice gifts for the beauty lover in your life.
Here’s what I received:
Snow Angel Shower Gel, EDT & Hand Lotion gift set ($35 USD) — A fan-favorite, this transportive scent inspired by freshly fallen snow is perfectly paired and packaged in this holiday gift set to celebrate the season in an eau-so heavenly way. opening with a whisper of fresh air accord, notes of watery melon, jasmine petals and gentle orange blossom settle in its heart, and come to rest atop a warm base of creamy vanilla, rich sandalwood and sugared musk. use individually or layer for an even longer-lasting experience.
6 oz. shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath
.5 oz. spray fragrance
4 oz. hand cream
Miracles All Year Long 3-Piece Skin Care Set ($65 USD) — Experience skin miracles all year long with this skin care gift set trio must-haves for smooth, radiant, healthy-looking skin. Contains:
Purity Made Simple Cleanser
Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker+ Moisturizer
Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Primer
Experience skin miracles all year long with this skin care gift set. great skin begins with America’s #1 cleanser to gently dissolve makeup, lift away impurities and gently tone and hydrate, for a comfortable clean that never feels dry. follow morning and evening with anti-wrinkle miracle worker+. the silky texture melts into skin, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving texture instantly and over time. The multi-tasking primer helps blur imperfections, visibly fills in wrinkles and smoothes skin for a more even makeup application and a visible improvement in skin’s appearance. miraculous!
Amazing Grace Two-Piece Fragrance Holiday Set ($50 USD) — Celebrate with a little extra grace! this gift set duo of philosophy’s beloved icon of fragrance is paired just for the holiday in classic 2 oz. and 0.5 oz. sizes, perfect for on the go. great for gifting (or receiving), this fragrance gift set of the whisper-soft floral fragrance is always appropriate—the perfect must-have on every list.
This is my signature scent, so I’m happy to have a refill! It’s so nice to wear everyday. Very soft and feminine.
These are the wonderful Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Baths. I love these so much and always look forward to what scents they release each season. The scents are Warm Apple Cider Donut and Vanilla Chocolate Crumble. Yum! And the packaging is so pretty this year! They sell for $18 each.
I recommend all of these products for gifts for someone special or yourself (you’re special, too!). Do you love giving bath, fragrance and/or skincare gifts for the holidays?
Hi all! It’s National Fragrance Day today. What is your favorite fragrance? My signature scent is Amazing Grace by Philosophy, but I always love trying new scents!
I wanted to focus on some new-to-me scents for National Fragrance Day. Here are beautiful fragrances to try:
Mimzi by Marguerite Germain
Mimzi by Marguerite Germain ($65 USD) — Honoring her Mother, Dr. Marguerite Germain has created this exquisite fragrance epitomizing unique independence, passion, and kindness. Letting nothing hold her back and rising to the top as a distinguished woman of the 20th century, “Mimzi” eau de parfum exudes classic elegance. The fragrance combines the lively spirit of a diva with natural beauty that is ageless.
LAVANILA Pure Vanilla Fragrance ($48; Sephora.com): The perfect vanilla, this sexy blend of pure Madagascar vanilla, sheer freesia, and creamy tonka bean is seductive and magnetic. A grown up expression of vanilla, this fragrance is more vanilla bean than vanilla cookie. Hailed as the world’s first healthy fragrance, natural technology infuses organic sugar cane alcohol with skin-saving botanicals and antioxidants for a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery.
Goutal Paris Eau d’Hadrien EDP ($127 USD for 1.7 oz) — The first fragrance from the legendary house of Annick Goutal, conveys the fiery sun and the brilliant light of Tuscany add to the charm of the cypress-lined terraces. The hottest hour of the day is the best time to sink into the soft shade of the lemon trees and reread a few passages from Memoirs of Hadrian.
Notes: Sicilian Lemon, Citron, Grapefruit, Green Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Cypress, Bergamot
Purchase at us.goutalparis.com
Tocca Monatuk Candela ($42; Tocca.com) Retreat to where the sound meets the sea. Breathe in the salt air, cucumber and sea grass abound in this natural and unspoiled haven. The perfect accessory for your home and can be used as a jewelry holder or for decor after the candle is done. Uniquely beautiful and richly fragranced with our classic scents, our luxurious hand-poured candle will captivate your senses.
Who new dirt could be so popular? Products modeled after dirt like toothpaste with charcoal are all the rage.
But they can be effective. I’ve recently tried some fun new products that contain mud, charcoal and even smell like dirt:
elvis+elvin Sea Mud Cleansing Bar
elvis+elvin Sea Mud Cleansing Bar ($20 USD) enhances the skin’s youthfulness with natural, mineral-rich Sea Mud that aims to purify, exfoliate, and invigorate the skin for a clean, smooth and refreshing feeling. Made with all natural Sea Mud with a hint of argan oil, the bar nourishes the skin and effectively removes dirt, blackheads, dead skin cells and other pollutants which can clog pores.
What I think: I love this facial soap. It cleans and exfoliates my skin really well! My skin is really soft and hydrated afterwards. It does smell very earthy, but nice. And it didn’t irritate my sensitive skin!
elvis+elvin Hydrate Therapy Detoxify Alginate Peel-Off Mask ($80 USD) — puts charcoal to good use! Naturally moisturizing, and tightening, the Activated Carbon (aka charcoal!) absorbs and detoxifies the skin. A hint of Mentha Arvensis essential oil sooths and relaxes skin. So easy to use, you just mix, apply and peel your stress away. The Hydrate Therapy Detoxify Alginate Peel-Off Mask is available at beauty.elvis-elvin.com for $80.00 for a pack of 5 masks.
What I think: This is a really cool peel off mask. Just mix the two pouches together and apply wit the included spatula. It takes 5 minutes for it to gel on the face, then it can be peeled off. It hydrates and firms my skin. And I love how it get the crud out of my skin.
Purchase at beauty.elvis-elvin.com
Demeter Dirt
Demeter Dirt ($21 USD for a 1 oz spray) –sa fragrance so earthy it is actually made to smell exactly like the dirt from the fields around the Pennsylvania family farm which belonged to Demeter Fragrance Library’s founding perfumer.
What I think: It might sound crazy, but I really like this! It reminds me of walking through a damp forest in the Pacific Northwest where I grew up. When I first spray it on, it dose smell like soil, and then a fresh note mingles with the soil. It finishes a bit powdery, but I don’t mind it at all. Crazy, but fun!
Artisanal perfumery, ERH1012 creates deadofnight, a captivating new perfume oil featuring the hypnotic ingredient, Oudh. A compelling scent for men and women, ingredients for deadofnight, including signature Oudh, are all harvested from one of the world’s only sustainable plantations located in Southeast Asia.
Model, photographer, and writer, Helena Christensen, shapes the brand’s identity as Creative Director, and legendary nose Christophe Laudamiel brings the fragrance to life. “When I first smelled a sample of the fragrance, I thought it was the most incredible, intoxicating divine scent,” explains Helena. “I immediately knew I wanted to be on board. It has been a few years now, and we finally have it out.”
Warm and sensual, deadofnight (20 mL, $575; 10 mL, $295; 1.25 mL, $55) opens with green top notes. The complexity of the Oudh heart is balanced with light, floral hints of Jasmine and Rose, and finishes with nuanced Sandalwood, Amber, and White Musk. The sophisticated, unique fragrance finishes with a lingering hint of mystical allure.
Handcrafted in small batches, the exceptional oil is slowly absorbed into the skin, combining with the wearer to create a deeply personal, unique scent. Unlike alcohol-based perfumes, this oil must be applied deliberately and carefully, like an intimate ritual. Devastatingly seductive, deadofnight’s exotic, exquisite, and entrancing scent will leave you breathless.
Available at MiN New York or online at http://www.erh1012.com; debuting at Harrods of London in October 2014
New fragrance alert! Stake your claim in the timeless spirit of femininity. Inspired by the spirit, love and strength of her mother, Robin’s combination of evocative scents is the perfect underpinning to your own unique womanliness. Spritely floral top notes rise above lingeringly sophisticated middle notes, all tenderly underlined by base notes of a deep sensuality. Imbue yourself with inspiration — wear to declare.
The notes are:
Top notes — bergamot, pink freesia and water lotus
Middle notes — whimsical orchid, feminine rose and tea leaf
Base Notes — patchouli, soothing amber and coral musk
Alongside the eau de parfum, the Georgia by Robin McGraw collection includes a scented hydrating body butter ($30/8 fl oz), foaming shower gel ($28/8 fl oz) and moisturizing hand cream ($18/3 fl oz).
What I think: This is such an interesting scent. It starts sweet and light, then the spicy base notes hit you and linger. I think it’s sexy and romantic. This scent will be perfect for the upcoming cold winter months.
I am so happy that it is finally warming up and looking like Spring. Now is definitely the time to start thinking about fresh, floral and fruity spring fragrances.
Not only are the below great ideas for you, but think about Mother’s Day, which is rapidly approaching! I will have more Mother’s Day gift ideas in the coming months, but you can never start thinking about Mom’s gifts too early!
Love2Love Freesia + Violet Petals
Love2Love Freesia + Violet Petals ($10 USD 3.4 fl. oz. Each) — Love2Love features scratch N’ sniff packaging, which provides a retro take on the fresh floral collection. Packed with notes of fresh floral for any occasion, below are two of the four scents from the collection:
Fresh Rose + Peach:Juicy notes of peach nectar, lychee and fresh cassis buds. The middle notes of geranium and Bulgarian rose oil infuse innocence and femininity into the fragrance while the blend of musk and orris at the base.
Freesia + Violet Petals:A delicately sweet mix of peach blossom, lily petals, lavender blooms, with notes of sheer musk, heliotropine and cedarwood at the base.
Thymes Rollerball ($19 USD .34 fl. oz) — Thymes’s Studio Collection, launching this spring, includes SIX beautifully scented Cologne Rollerballs to easily take your favorite fragrance on the go! This studio collection includes the following six scents(the fragrance above is Aqua Coralline, my fave):
Aqua Coralline: Pure water lily, delicately floral white cyclamen, and crisp driftwood
Lotus Santal: Plum wood, patchouli, and spicy clove
Rosewood Citron: Fresh and woody vetiver, bright citron, and sparkling grapefruit
Tiare Monoi: Tiare flowers, wild jasmine, delicate osmanthus and ylang
Available at www.thymes.com
Nomad Two Worlds
The Nomad Two Worlds rollerball collection ($35 USD for .25 oz), is a luxury fragrance line that you can take on the go. The rollerballs are spring-loaded and won’t leak in your bag. The fragrances are:
Bijou Vert (Green Jewel) is an elegant and refreshing twist on the classic vetiver fragrance, featuring premium Haitian sourced vetiver, grapefruit, mandarin, geranium, lotus flower, black pepper, benzoin, patchouli and cedar wood.
Citadelle represents the strength and resilience and spirit of the Haitian people. Premium Haitian vetiver mingles with marigold, pear, bergamot, lemon, spices, amberwood, musk and cedar wood.
Wild Fire, inspired by the intoxicating scent of the West Australian desert is a warm, sensual fragrance combining the rich dry scent of Australian sandalwood with the creamy amber and floral notes of ylang ylang, jasmine petals, cedarwood and musk.
Desert Blush was inspired by the Western Australian desert at sunset, when the red earth softens and blushes scarlet and pink just before darkness falls.
The Healthy Fragrance Vanilla Grapefruit ($58 1.7 fl. oz) — An Uplifting Citrus. This invigorating blend of sparkling grapefruit, creamy cedarwood, lime, and Madagascar vanilla is created by master natural perfumers who use only the finest pure essential oils. Kissed by sunshine, this unique scent lifts the spirits.
Master natural perfumers blend exotic essential oils with skin soothing botanicals for timeless expressions of nature that captivate the senses and nurture the skin. Infused with everything that’s good for you and absolutely nothing that’s not, LAVANILA is changing the way you spray.
I have so many great last-minute gift ideas that I had to make 2 posts!
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for the lady who likes beauty products, check out these great ideas:
butter LONDON Fire and Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets
butter LONDON Fire and Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets ($24 USD) — Sparkle and shine this holiday season with butter LONDON’s Fire & Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets. These lacquer duos will quickly add a spark to your fashion wardrobe with new, innovative overcoats designed to transform your lacquer for a festive look. Four completely new shades (Rebel Fox, Brass Monkey, Bluecoat, and Leccy) will have you heating up or looking cool at any holiday festivity.
Available at www.butterlondon.com and some butter LONDON products are available at Ulta stores.
Algenist The Anti-Wrinkle Collection
Algenist The Anti-Wrinkle Collection ($52 USD) — This three-piece set provides everything you need to combat advanced signs of aging. Arm yourself with a full size Gentle Rejuvenating Cleanser, a deluxe size Complete Eye Renewal Balm and a half size Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer.
Marc Jacobs Rollerball trio ($39.00 USD) — Shower yourself in the fragrant florals of Marc Jacobs with this set of easy-to-tote rollerballs. Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. Daisy Eau So Fresh is the whimsical interpretation of the original Daisy fragrance. Its light, woody base infuses a subtle but sharp glimmer of musk for an unexpected twist of radiance. Dot bursts open with a bright and thrilling effervescence, harnessing the beautiful scent of jasmine at its heart.
The set includes:
1 0.33 oz Daisy Eau de Toilette Rollerball 1 0.33 oz Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette Rollerball 1 0.33 oz Dot Eau de Parfum Rollerball
DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein ($89 3.4oz) — Daisy is fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. Radiant and enchanting, the fragrance has a sparkling floral bouquet – spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs’ feminine, edgy designs.
Top: wild strawberry, violet leaves, ruby red grapefruit
Bottega Veneta Luxury Bath Collection — To mark the second anniversary of its signature scent, Bottega Veneta created the Luxury Bath Collection. Designed to enhance and expand the sensual experience of this unique fragrance, the collection reflects an entirely new way to experience the scent, adding a new, intimate dimension to the refined world of Bottega Veneta. The elements of the new Luxury Bath Collection include a Luxury Body Scrub, a Luxury Body Oil, a Shimmery Body Powder with puff applicator, and a Luxury Hair Mist.
Softening Body Scrub 6.7 oz $95
Shimmery Body Powder 3.5 oz $70
Satin Body Oil 3.4 oz $60
Available at specialty stores and Bottega Veneta boutiques.
Radical Skincare Radical Starter Kit
Radical Skincare Radical Starter Kit ($99 USD) — Power and performance: a set combining multiple benefits for your skin. Use the Age Defying Exfoliating pads to remove dead skin cells while infusing the skin with firming agents. Follow with Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum—there is no better shield against the free radicals responsible for skin aging than this multitasking, anti-wrinkle serum. When combined with Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture, this power duo delivers an anti-aging one-two punch, gifted with active ingredients that have been shown to combat dark spots, even skintone, and increase hydration 60 percent in as little as two weeks. Finish with Eye Revive Crème, another multitasking wonder that reduces the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness while firming and hydrating the sensitive eye area.
This set contains:
– 15 x Age-Defying Exfoliating Pads
– 0.5 oz Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum
– 0.5 oz Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture
– 0.17 oz Eye Revive Crème
Mobile Clean & Go MegaMicro ($8.99) — I realize that this may not be a beauty product (it is for your phone or tablet), but I really love it and think it is a great stocking stuffer!
MegaMicro™ features our exclusive Dual-Hybrid Technology offering two cleaning surfaces in one:
A textured side for easy removal of dirt, oils, fingerprints, water spots and sunscreen
An optical-grade microfiber side to polish your display to a crystal clear shine
The new MegaMicro™ Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is perfect for cleaning larger displays, tablets, computer monitors, TV screens, and marine electronics. Available in Blue
Contents:
(1) MegaMicro™ Dual-Hyrbrid Microfiber Cloth (7″ x 7″ – 18cm x 18cm)
Enjoy and remember it is Free Shipping Day for a lot of companies. So get your orders in if you’d like to get it online in time for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Fall fragrances are sexy. They are a bit spicier and richer than what I usually wear, but as it gets colder, I do like to switch it up a bit.
The following fragrances are not for the shy! But, if you want something sultrier for the season, these are great choices.
Katy Perry Killer Queen
“When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you.”
Katy Perry
Killer Queen by Katy Perry ($59) is an addictive scent which bewitches, indulges and demands to be noticed. The new, strikingly gorgeous perfume captures Katy Perry’s rebellious spirit, throwing convention to the wind.
Inspired by the queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle encompasses key notes; Wild Berry, Red Velvet Flower and Natural Patchouli Heart – portraying sexy sophistication and lawless luxury.
Available at department and beauty stores such as Ulta and Sephora.
Yves Rocher Flower Party By Night
“FLOWERPARTY BY NIGHT YVES ROCHER, a unique fragrance that is an invitation to fantasy and celebration: An explosive encounter between bitter Almond and the provocative notes of Liquorice that charms everyone it touches. In the base notes, Vanilla stimulates addiction thanks to its delectable aromas.” Philippe Romano, Perfumer at Drome.
FLOWERPARTY BY NIGHT (1.6 fl. oz $55) This new fragrance reinterprets the original fragrance with a daring touch. This spicy night-time version with an ultra addictive liquorice accent reveals a bold seductiveness. An irresistible fruity floral with signature notes will have them all addicted!
Paint a Scent from See by Chloe ($35 USD, .5 oz) — This fall, see by chloé presents paint a scent paint a scent paint a scent, an irresistible limited edition miniature version of its eau de parfum.
Under the flowing silhouette of the bottle, a bright pink brush catches the eye. a new perfume ritual. a delicate gesture thanks to the brush, to gently apply fragrance to the skin. an original and refined way of wearing perfume in gentle touches, behind the ear or on the wrist.
An adorable mini-fragrance that encases the addictive floral of the eau de parfum created by michel almairac. the first sparkling notes of bergamot are blended with an apple blossom accord and the grace of jasmine. the fragrance softens into the sensuality of sandalwood and vanilla caressing the skin. Feminine and playful, see by chloé paint a scent offers a new way of wearing your favorite perfume at any time, in fragrant touches.
Available at fine department stores such as Macy’s and Nordstroms.
L’Occitane Vanille and Narcisse Eau de Toilette
A warm, intoxicating fragrance, the Vanille & Narcisse Eau De Toilette is discreet at first, the scent of narcissus swells to reveal a bouquet of white flowers and spicy heart accords. Rich and radiant vanilla blends with the wilder, untamed notes of narcissus to give it its spirit.
Vanille & Narcisse Eau De Toilette is part of our new collection inspired by the city of Grasse in Provence. Known by many as the fragrance capital of the world, it is here where precious ingredients from near and distant lands have been combined to create beautiful perfumes for centuries.
I have received a sample of the fragrance Forever Red Exclusively at Bath & Body Works complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. To learn more about the program, visit www.influenster.com. If you would like to join, I have 3 invites left so leave a comment and I will invite you to join!
Bath & Body Works’ most luxurious longest lasting fragrance, Forever Red, blends opulent notes of fiery red pomegranate and delicate peche de vigne, a rare and fleeting French peach. Soft petals of red osmanthus give way to notes of addictive velvety marshmallow and a surprising finale of rich vanilla rum that leaves an unforgettable impression.
Forever Red is available in:
Eau du Parfum
Fine Fragrance Mist
Rollerball & Lip Wand Duo
Shower Gel
Body Lotion
Triple Moisture Body Cream
Shimmer Mist
Golden Sugar Scrub
What I think: This is a really sweet fragrance. The pomegranate is pronounced, but instead of a bit of a tartness that pomegranate brings, the peach and other notes make it super sweet.
This is a fragrance that I would not usually wear because I like fresher notes, but it is perfect for the girl who loves sweet, fruity scents!
Where to Buy: You can find Bath and Body Works products at a registered retail store near you or online at bathandbodyworks.com!
These are the wonderful Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Baths. I love these so much and always look forward to what scents they release each season. The scents are 
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 