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- Review Count32
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- First Review26 May 2011
- Last Review21 December 2012
- Featured Reviews1
- Average Rating3.9
Assertive and undeniably seductive, this is an impish fragrance for a confident and vivacious woman. A unique perfume that is intensely beautiful and beautifully intense to suit your inner ingénue. Top: Mimose, Iris, Lily, Plum, Cinnamon Heart: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Ylang- Ylang. Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, Incense.
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
"intensely beautiful and beautifully intense"
Date:3 August 2011
Fragrance appeal:
5
out of
5
Longevity:
5
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5
When I tried this fragrance on paper I didn't like it at all; it was too harsh and overpowering, I couldn't find any kind of harmony in it.
But this one deserves a test on the skin. When I did so, I was surprised and amazed by its beauty.
But this one deserves a test on the skin. When I did so, I was surprised and amazed by its beauty.
The opening is rather harsh, I guess that might be the cinnamon and anise, but that is soon followed by sensual flowers like Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmin and Orange Blossom. They make the fragrance sensual and even sexy and seductive. When the flowers start to fade, the scent turns into a warmer and more comforting/cozy fragrance with incense, vanilla and tonkabean. The incense stands out on my skin and is very beautiful.
The drydown is sweet and powdery and has a slightly smoky feel to it.
The drydown is sweet and powdery and has a slightly smoky feel to it.
My keywords for LouLou: classy, luxurious, sensual, mysterious, inviting.
Not dated at all! Great sillage, great lastingpower!
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THE GIRL. I DREAM. I DARE. I LAUGH.
Girls today believe in themselves, they have hopes, dreams, promise, possibilities... and the power to make it happen. Cheerful, charismatic, sparkling, sweet and sensual, everything about the Ralph girl is bright, beautiful and alive.
Top Notes: Apple Tree Leaves, Yellow Freesia, Italian Mandarin, Japanese Loquat.
Heart Notes: Osmanthus, Magnolia, Linden Blossom Flower.
Base Notes:Purple Freesia, Musk, White Orris.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
A great all year round fragrance
Date:31 July 2011
Fragrance appeal:
4
out of
5
Longevity:
4
out of
5
A lovely scent, suitable (in my opinion) for all ages. Fresh and clean, a sweet note and lots of beautiful flowers. The opening is rather sharp and can even feel unpleasant for a moment. When the flowers come in, the fragrance gets a softer and more feminine character. Elegant and suitabele for most occasions.
On my skin the drydown is very soft and creamy, the musk is clearly present and I can even detect a hint of leather although that is not mentioned in the list of notes.
The opening is extremely fresh and therefore the scent is perfect for summer, but the evolution in the fragrance is beautiful, feminine and elegant and makes this fragrance a great all year rounder.
On my skin the drydown is very soft and creamy, the musk is clearly present and I can even detect a hint of leather although that is not mentioned in the list of notes.
The opening is extremely fresh and therefore the scent is perfect for summer, but the evolution in the fragrance is beautiful, feminine and elegant and makes this fragrance a great all year rounder.
The longevity and sillage are both very good.
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Splash Curacao Eau De Toilette Natural Spray 300ml
Crystalline blue Curacao is an intensely refreshing scent that is perfect to splash all over sunkissed skin, Luxe Marc Jacobs styling with a quirky twist: a resonating blend of delicious Lime, Violet and Blood Orange sat atop White Moss and Musk.
A limited edition unisex scent that quenches the thirst as thoroughly as a well-blended cocktail. This is a summer spent on the rooftop of a New York apartment, sipping a luscious concoction and partying the days away.
Top Notes: Mandarin, Lime.
Heart Notes: Violet, Blood Orange, Pear.
Base Notes: White Moss, Musk.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
A nice everyday scent
Date:31 July 2011
Fragrance appeal:
5
out of
5
Longevity:
3
out of
5
I find Curacao a very nice fragrance, suitable for every day and every occasion. Nothing special or unique, but nice and pleasant. The opening is fresh and energising, lime is very present. The scent gets sweeter and softer very quick and stays rather linear from that moment on. Soft/lightly flowery, sweet-fruity and somewhat musky. I like it!
You can spray almost without limits since this fragrance is very hard to overdose. The lastingpower is average and the scent stays very close to the skin.
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Stunning in Sayulita Palette
The Stila Collectable Beach Palette collection presents Stunning in Sayulita, a collection of harmonious shades to help you to recreate that fun-filled Sayulita look.
The portable palette contains four gorgeous shades for your eyes, a lovely warm blush, and a flattering, suits-all bronze shade to see you right the way through the summer.
Stila Stunning in Sayulita is perfect for those who prefer a smouldering look for the summer, with its mix of shimmers and muted colour. The palette also includes a mirror and some handy tips and tricks to help you to recreate that distinctive Stila look.
Palette includes:
-Starfish Eye Shadow (Neutral Shimmer)
-Sandbar Eye Shadow (Dark Brown Shimmer)
-Getaway Eye Shadow (Deep Mauve Metallic)
-Palm Trees Eye Shadow (Leaf Green Metallic)
-Playa Cheek Colour (Deep Rose Matte)
-Banderas Bay Bronzing Powder (Peach Matte)
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
Stunning in Sayulita, stunning it is!
Date:27 July 2011
Colour appeal:
5
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Longevity:
5
out of
5
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This cute Stila beach palette is great value for money! Four eyeshadow colours, 1 blush and 1 highlight colour (the box calls it a bronzer but I find it rather pale to be a bronzer) in a cute book-like box, a mirror and a how-to are included.
The colours are very pretty and easy wearable. The eyeshadows are soft, have great colour pay off, are easy to use and easy to blend. The blush and highlighter are beautifull and make a great combo for everyday use. The size of the powders is average, not too small nor too big. I think this is the right size for this kind of palette.
The colours are very easy to work with, this palette is very versatile and makes a great start for lots and lots of beautiful looks. A good eyeshadow base makes the staying power of the colours even more outstanding.
I think these kind of palettes are great value for money (makes a great gift too!) and I hope Escentual will sell the rest of the collection in the near future.
Picture, L to R: starfish, sandbar, getaway, palm trees, playa, banderas bay. One swipe with my finger, no base or primer used.
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Inspired by the ideal of lasting love and intimacy, Eternity is an iconic and utterly romantic floral fragrance that has lasted the test of time. A harmonious blend of both classic and contemporary notes, Eternity is a luminous composition reflecting timeless quality and modern style.
Top: Fresh Citrus Notes, Green Notes, Freesia, Sage.
Heart: Carnation, Violet, Jasmine, Marigold.
Base: Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk.
Overall Rating:
3
out of
5
A nice classic
Date:26 July 2011
Fresh and a little sharp in the opening, followed by flowery and slightly peppery/spicy. Lots and lots of carnations and roses, some lilies and a sharp note that reminds me of citronella.
In its drydown the fragrance gets sweeter and warmer, with a clear presence of sandalwood and musk.
In its drydown the fragrance gets sweeter and warmer, with a clear presence of sandalwood and musk.
The sillage and lastingpower are both very good. Use it with restraint since this fragrance is rather loud and in your face. I like to wear it every now and then but not too frequent and certainly not every day! I prefer wearing this scent in autumn and winter.
A nice classic, elegant and mature. Not completely my taste though.
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Eau De Fleurs Neroli Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml
Created by Alionor Massenet Neroli is clear, fresh scent with
clary sage, amber, tonka and musk notes.
A mandarin and rosemary opening delivers irresistible optimism
and instant relaxation.
Top Notes: rosemary, mandarin orange.
Heart Notes: neroli, peony, clary sage.
Base Notes: musk, amber, tonka bean.
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
A true beauty in any meaning of the word.
Date:23 July 2011
Fragrance appeal:
5
out of
5
Longevity:
5
out of
5
This is a very natural smelling Neroli-scent with a gentle freshness in the opening and a warm, slightly musky sweet drydown. I find this Edt very beautiful and true to nature. The Neroli-scent is very refined and can be worn at any age and at most occasions.
The fragrance is elegant and quiet, warm and comforting. The longevity on my skin is excellent (+ 15 hours).
The bottle and box are very beautiful, classy and luxurious.
The fragrance is elegant and quiet, warm and comforting. The longevity on my skin is excellent (+ 15 hours).
The bottle and box are very beautiful, classy and luxurious.
To me: a true beauty in any meaning of the word.
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"Eau des Jardins is the perfect scent for an at-home spa day. The fragrance is incredibly refreshing and zesty, but the best thing is that the formula is designed to hydrate and brighten the skin." - Melisa, Escentual Beauty Team.
Why You'll Love Eau des Jardins:
Mood-boosting, citrusy-floral scent that makes you think of sunshine and blue skies.
Cologne that lasts 2 to 3 hours.
Part of the Eau des Jardins range.
Made from 93% natural ingredients.
Recyclable glass bottle with a unique red to green gradient effect.
What Does Clarins Eau des Jardins Smell Like?
The fragrance wraps your senses in a sparkling and invigorating aroma of zesty grapefruit and oranges. The citrusy scent is blended with fresh roses that don't smell powdery but rather floral and grassy. This is enhanced with a touch of refreshing and herbal spearmint. The stimulating scent instantly uplifts the spirit and makes you dream of a summery ocean breeze.Top notes are grapefruit, citrus, bergamot and orange. Heart notes are spearmint, laurel leaves, rose and blackcurrant bud. Base notes are cedar, patchouli, vetiver and white musk.
Why It's Escentual:
Eau des Jardins pampers the body, mind and spirit and takes you on a sparkling journey to summer and the beachfront.
The treatment fragrance offers a full-body, sensorial experience. The formula is designed to hydrate and brighten your skin, while inducing a cheerful mood with its reviving and zesty scent.
The Best Way To Use It:
To make the most of Eau des Jardins skin-caressing qualities, spritz over your whole body and gently pat into your skin - particularly on your pulse points. To amplify the scent, combine with Eau des Jardins shower gel and body cream.
The Sustainable Side:
Both the cardboard box and glass bottle are recyclable. Less glass and plastic have been used to produce packaging.The formula is created from ingredients of 93% natural origin.The nourishing plant extracts used in the formula are sourced from fair trade supply chains.
Values:
The Eau des Jardins range has been redesigned from packaging to formula to be more eco-friendly and sustainable.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Summer garden in a bottle.
Date:21 July 2011
Fragrance appeal:
5
out of
5
Longevity:
5
out of
5
Imagine a lovely garden, filled with beautiful flowers and all kinds of herbs and plants. It is very early in the morning on a beautiful summery day. Everything is still dewy and there is some humidity in the air. The sun has just woken up, and starts spreading her light and warmth. Everything is gently warming up, the dew on the flowers and plants is slowly evaporating. The air carries the soul of all the plants around: their scent.
Get the picture? Well, that is Eau des Jardins! It smells like a lovely garden, early in the morning. It is fresh and clean, fruity without too much sweetness. It is refreshing and uplifting, it eases your mind and brings you in a happy mood.
The opening is packed with citruses, fresh and energizing. The fragrance evolves to a more floral and even slightly woody scent, without losing the freshness. It is perfect for summerdays, and suitable for every occasion. The scent is gentle and soft, spraying a lot or more frequent makes the scent more present without being overpowering. The lastingpower is excellent on my skin.
The opening is packed with citruses, fresh and energizing. The fragrance evolves to a more floral and even slightly woody scent, without losing the freshness. It is perfect for summerdays, and suitable for every occasion. The scent is gentle and soft, spraying a lot or more frequent makes the scent more present without being overpowering. The lastingpower is excellent on my skin.
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Impertinent Insolence.
L'Insolence is a spark in the eyes, an intrepid smile that knows no fear and fears no one, an amused silence.
It's a bearing; a careless grace; an ironic elegance. She is bold, with style to boot! To top it off, for nothing in the world would she be like everyone else.
Created by the sculptor Serge Mansau, the bottle seems carved in light.
With the exception of the Guerlain stamp on the cap and the name of the perfume on a silver circle, nothing comes between the glass and the radiance it captures.
Body, neck, cap: these 3 half-spheres form a triple revolution around themselves.
Fragrance Description.
Fruity Floral Surprising, audacious, feminine Succumb to the sparkling and unexpected sensuality of Insolence.
This fruity floral is a daring blend of brilliant red fruit and a beautiful, luminous iris that reveals surprising notes of violet.
This is a new, radiant and high-voltage violet, a triumphant violet that registers at the opposite end of the spectrum from the shy whisper usually used to treat this flower in half-shades and shadows.
It's a transfiguration, a discovery, a totally new and yet familiar flower that bursts forth from the start.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Insolence - feminine & sensual
Date:20 July 2011
Fragrance appeal:
4
out of
5
Longevity:
5
out of
5
Insolence Edt is a feminine and sensual fragrance, which can be worn by younger girls too. It is rather bold , so it can be wise not to exaggerate when spraying. The lasting power is extremely good on my skin (lasts for more than 12 hours).
The scent is fruity and sweet in the opening, and has a floral heart with violets and roses. The drydown is warm, sweet and slightly powerdy with a noticeable presence of musk, resins and tonkabean.
I like the modern design of the bottle, although I find it not that handy.
The scent is fruity and sweet in the opening, and has a floral heart with violets and roses. The drydown is warm, sweet and slightly powerdy with a noticeable presence of musk, resins and tonkabean.
I like the modern design of the bottle, although I find it not that handy.
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Etat Libre d'Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Discovery Set 19 x 1.5ml
Try the whole range of Etat Libre d'Orange fragrances with Escentual's discovery pack. Plus when you buy the sample pack, we'll send you a voucher for £19.75 off any full bottle of Etat Libre d'Orange fragrance - so you can try before you buy!
In the pack you'll receive 19 x 1.5ml tester samples. Fragrances included in the sampler set can be seen below: o - Archives 69
o - Bijou Romantique
o - Charogne
o - Dangerous Complicity
o - Delicious Closet Queen
o - Divin' Enfant
o - Eau de Protection Rossy de Palma
o - Fat Electrician
o - Fils de Dieu
o - Jasmin et Cigarette
o - Je Suis Un Homme
o - La Fin du Monde
o - Noel au Balcon
o - Putain des Palaces
o - Rien
o - The Afternoon of a Faun
o - Tilda Swinton Like This
o - Tom of Finland
o - Vierges et Toréros
We will send you an email with the discount voucher code once your Etat Libre d'Orange Sample Pack has been dispatched from our warehouse.
*The discount voucher will be emailed to the customer once the sample pack has been purchased and dispatched. The voucher will entitle the customer to £19.75 off any full priced Etat Libre d'Orange fragrance. The voucher is not valid against another sample pack. Each voucher can only be redeemed once. The voucher is valid for 60 days after the purchase of the sample pack.
Due to the nature of these sample sets, this product is non-refundable.
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
Exellent offer!
Date:29 June 2011
Longevity:
5
out of
5
Buy this discovery set and go on an olfactory journey! And what an amazing journey that will be! The fragrances of Etat Libre d'Orange will surprise you in every possible way.
It will be a journey with heights and depths, with ups and downs, with a laugh and a tear... And yes, that can be taken quite literally...
You will be smelling things that you never smelled before (and things that you never wish to smell again!).
It will be a journey with heights and depths, with ups and downs, with a laugh and a tear... And yes, that can be taken quite literally...
You will be smelling things that you never smelled before (and things that you never wish to smell again!).
Etat Libre d'Orange brings creative and "different" scents, all worthy to be tested and discovered, some worthy to be admired and cherished.
Use the samples with great care, as the eaux de parfum can turn out to be something totally different as to what you might expect according to the names.
Use the samples with great care, as the eaux de parfum can turn out to be something totally different as to what you might expect according to the names.
The £24.95 voucher makes this discovery set well worth buying and trying, and makes it a great offer.
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I am Eau So Fresh. Over the top, bright and delicate. I am whimsical with a sparkling energy.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh is a bright and sparkling fruity-floral scent that evokes a mischievous, playful elegance.
Bold and chic yet sweet and original, Eau So Fresh radiates with candid femininity. She's a charming girl with a fresh outlook on life and an innate sense of style, a mix of modern glamour and quirky vintage.
Her scent is comprised of crisp raspberry, sensuous wild rose, and a generous helping of warm plum. Eau So Fresh is essence of the Marc Jacobs girl: sunny and edgy all at once..
Top Notes: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Raspberry, Green Leaves, Pear.
Heart Notes: Violet, Wild Rose, Apple Blossom, Lychee, Jasmine Petals
Base Notes: Musks, Plum, Cedarwood.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Spring time in a bottle
Date:29 June 2011
Fragrance appeal:
4
out of
5
Longevity:
3
out of
5
Daisy Eau So Fresh is a fresh, fruity floral scent. It opens with lots of berries and a fresh hint of grapefruit. In the dry down, the scent gets a more flowery and powdery quality. Violet, roses, jasmin and a hint of musk can be detected.
This eau de toilette can be sprayed generously without being too much. The sent is sweet, fruity and juicy in the beginning and evolves to a feminine and elegant fragrance, perfectly wearable by women of all ages.
The longevity is rather poor on my skin, but this fragrance has good lasting power on fabric (without staining your clothes!).
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