I think it was more or less because I was always far too poor to afford them and could never see the point in paying the price for something that seemed "lavish".
Needless to say I was always a frugal person.
But as I've gotten older, I've realized that every now and again, it's okay to spoil yourself.
To reward yourself for a hard job done well. Even if that means it's something that requires saving for.
I know, I know, some of you are saying: "But it's only $92!".
I agree, but for some of us, $92 is an electric or Hydro bill.
I agree, but for some of us, $92 is an electric or Hydro bill.
Regardless, in the world of fragrance I never put myself in the sweet or floral category.
Especially floral. There's something about them that never spoke to me - especially something with a heavy gardenia [Madonna's new scent for example].
In the world of sweetness, it's that sticky, "young" scent [as some people would call it] like Pink Sugar.
So when I saw this fragrance and saw that it contained a few of my fragrance enemies, I wasn't so sure how it would play out.
It contains a Jasmine, Wood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean.
I figured, what the hay, and spritzed some on.
I figured, what the hay, and spritzed some on.
It's not too sweet, not too floral and just has this nice, almost "fluffy" scent to it. It's hard to explain.
As I headed on my long commute to work on a traincar full of other commuters, I found many people leaning in closer than necessary and was certain I was either going insane, or there was someone who smelled terrible on the other end of the car.
I had quite a few people tap me on the shoulder to ask me what it was that I was wearing.
I had quite a few people tap me on the shoulder to ask me what it was that I was wearing.
That rarely, if ever, happens to me.
The response to my answer was mostly: "That is beautiful! Where did you get it!?"
[And in case you're wondering, it's available through a few different places, but you can get it online through Sephora]
They also have a HUGE campaign following this launch, so I'm sure you'll see it everywhere if you haven't already. Just for fun & in case you need a break from my writing- here's the official ad:
[And in case you're wondering, it's available through a few different places, but you can get it online through Sephora]
They also have a HUGE campaign following this launch, so I'm sure you'll see it everywhere if you haven't already. Just for fun & in case you need a break from my writing- here's the official ad:
The other thing that I found better about this fragrance is the longevity of it.
Usually after about an hour or so I find the scent has all but completely left me. Even with the heavier scents like Opium. Though, surprisingly, I found this stayed with me all day. Even at the very end of the day, when I pulled my shirt over my head to put on PJ's, I was still smacked with the scent.
*Also, just a side note about applying fragrance, since I often catch people dowsing themselves in it. Couple of tips; be sure to spritz it on your pressure points [neck, wrists] and give your hair a spritz. Hair is porous and will hold the scent longer. Not to mention, the gorgeous scent following behind your luscious locks will have them following you just to find out what it is you're wearing.
When applying to the wrists, be sure not to rub your wrists together vigorously, it actually bruises the oils in the scent and can make it go funky on your skin.*
When applying to the wrists, be sure not to rub your wrists together vigorously, it actually bruises the oils in the scent and can make it go funky on your skin.*
If you're a floral gal- Get it.
If you're a sweet gal- Get it.
Like musk, like me?- Get it.
I guarantee you wont' be disappointed.
Not to mention, how gorgeous will this bottle look on your nightstand!?
Not to mention, how gorgeous will this bottle look on your nightstand!?
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