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● Laura Thornberry ●

 Women's perfumes and fragrances are the ideal gifts for anytime of the year, but especially Christmas. I know I've always got at least one or two on my list to add to my ever-growing collection. From YSL to Ghost to Primark, I've built quite the collection with a range of scents, there is always the perfect perfume for any occasion. But as always, I have perfumes on my wishlist, and Christmas is the perfect time to get some new ones. So here's the 6 women's perfumes on my christmas wishlist this year!

1. Ariana Grande - Cloud
"This addictive scent opens with a dreamy blend of alluring lavender blossom, forbidden juicy pear and mouth-watering bergamot. The heart of the fragrance is a whipped touch of crème de coconut, indulgent praline and exotic, vanilla orchid. Sensual musks and creamy woods add a cashmere like feel that seduces the senses."

I've been a huge fan of Ariana's perfume range. I've previously worn both ARI and Sweet Like Candy, and for celebrity perfumes, they are absolutely lovely and super affordable. This perfume would be perfect for everyday use, the scents itself are so fresh and fruity, it would be a stand out fragrance in your collection.

2. YSL - Black Opium Intense
"Blue absinthe, flavoured with wormwood, and aromatic herbs combines with anis and sweet blue boysenberry; jasmine sambac absolute fuses with orange blossom absolute, making up the sensual heart of the fragrance. At the base, the sultry coffee note that underpins the Black Opium iconic olfactory signature is accompanied by licorice, sandalwood and creamy vanilla for a deliberately daring, ultra-feminine scent."

The original Black Opium perfume from YSL is my absolute all time favourite. It's my go-to signature scent. I just can't get enough! But when I noticed there was a newer, more intense version of this, I knew it had to be mine. YSL fragrances never disappoint. They are so long-lasting, they make you smell incredible and they'll have you getting compliments all day long!


3. Thierry Mugler - Alien
"Distinctive and mysterious, yet comforting and soft, Alien by MUGLER conveys passion sensuality and the essence of absolute femininity. Alien Perfume is a rich floral woody amber fragrance containing jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood and white amber it is a fragrance whose magic trails awakens your emotions. A scent like no other it is irresistibly appealing and totally out of this world..."

I've purchased Alien previously, so I have included this as this is such a great perfume for anyone, regardless of age. It's unlike any perfume that I've tried before. It has a very strong, deep scent, slightly musky and mysterious, that really lingers on the skin all day long. No need for top ups!

4. Hugo Boss - The Scent for Her
"Inspired by a journey of powerful seduction, 'Boss The Scent' for her exudes a sublime feminine elegance, warmth and seductiveness that unfolds gradually over time drawing the BOSS woman and the BOSS man closer."

Another perfume that I've worn previously but have now ran out of. The Scent by Hugo Boss is very light and fresh, with a sweet floral fragrance. It's a perfect perfume to take from day to night. So sophisticated yet delicate, it's definitely one to add to your collection.


5. Gucci - Bamboo
"Gucci Bamboo perfume for her by Gucci encourages confidence and strength. A woody, floral women’s perfume that is beautifully feminine and natural. Warming woody notes flow through the women’s fragrance; deep sandalwood and amber combined with sweet Tahitian vanilla. A complementary contrast of exotic floral notes balances the perfume with coft undertones of Casablanca lily, orange blossom and ylang-ylang."

One brand that I'm yet to venture towards when it comes to perfumes is Gucci. I've added this one to my wishlist not only to test the Gucci scent, but also because it's more of a sweet floral scent that I don't really have in my collection.

6. Giorgio Armani - Si
"Chic, sultry, intense and soft at the same time, Sì is a chypre scent reinvented, lingering on the skin and captivating the senses. It combines an inflection of three accords: blackcurrant nectar, modern chypre and light musky wood."

Again, Giorgio Armani is another brand that I haven't come across yet in terms of perfumes, but I've heard so many good reviews and recommendations of theirs, that I know I need to give it a try. The classic perfume 'Si' seems to be a firm favourite from the Armani fragrance line and is one that I would really love to try. The mixture of notes that are combined within the perfume sound absolutely lovely. Fruity and musky sounds like the perfect combination, and I know that I'll need to purchase this one soon!

What perfumes are on your wishlist? What are your favourite fragrances?


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If you saw my last Primark perfume review which was Primark PS Love Noir, you will know that I was super impressed with that fragrance. It had become my everyday perfume and also my handbag staple. But recently whilst I was in-store, I came across a brand new, limited edition scent that I knew I had to get my hands on - the PS Love Rose Gold Perfume.

"This intimate sensual scent is a powdery floral blend of tender jasmine and raspberry blossom on a bed of pink hyacinth."
Primark PS Love Rose Gold Perfume
This limited edition fragrance caught my eye as soon as I found the beauty department in my local Primark store. Isn't the packaging just stunning?! The bright orange toned gold box is something that you could probably see from the other side of the shop, and it just called my name. The scent itself is completely different to that of PS Love Noir. Rose Gold has a more fresh and floral scent, that is very warming on the nose. To me, this perfume would be more spring/summer appropriate in comparison to my other Primark perfume. With a powerful floral base and sweet hints of raspberry coming through, it's the perfect girly fragrance to wear both day and night.
Primark PS Love Rose Gold Perfume
If you're on the lookout for a new fragrance or just something a little more inexpensive for daily wear, PS Love Rose Gold could be your everyday perfume. The lasting power of this fragrance is pretty impressive. You can give yourself a few spritzes in the morning and by bedtime, you will still be able to smell it lingering on your skin. With a super affordable price and a great travel sized bottle, perfect for keeping in your handbag for day-to-day use, it's one definitely not to miss!

RRP £3.50 for 50ml

Have you tried any perfumes from Primark?
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If you caught up with my latest monthly favourites post for December, you would have seen that I included the GHOST Eclipse perfume. It had been my go-to fragrance for the entire month, to the point where I had been wearing it pretty much everyday and my bottle is nearly empty after using it so much since I purchased it way back in June last year. 
GHOST Eclipse Perfume
The bottle itself is absolutely stunning. With an ombré effect, a clear glass to a rich, deep orange colour, in GHOSTS signature half moon shape with a rich gold coloured cap. It's so bold and vibrant, and so beautiful to look at, it's a great fragrance to add to your perfume collection.
GHOST Eclipse Perfume
It's a very playful, addictive and feminine scent which could be worn for any occasion, both day to night. Bursting with very fresh, fruity and floral aromas, with hints of fresh lemon, mandarin, apple and peach, it's a perfect fragrance for summertime, but I like it all year round! It also features deeper and warmer base notes of amber and musk, that really add depth to the fragrance. It's simply unforgettable.
GHOST Eclipse Perfume
The lasting power is of this fragrance is unbelievable. I carry this with me in my bag for when I'm on the go, yet I never have to top this up as it lingers all day long. I can spray this on in the morning and still smell it before I go to bed. I have received so many compliments when wearing this and people always ask me what scent I'm wearing. It's definitely become one of my favourite scents. 100% will repurchase!

Have you tried GHOST Eclipse before? What are your current favourite perfumes?
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As a perfume lover, I'm always on the lookout for new fragrances to try and test out, My current staple perfumes are YSL Black Opium, Paco Rabanne Olympea and Hugo Boss The Scent, but I never thought that a fragrance from Primark would be something I repurchase over and over again. This perfume has slowly become my everyday most worn perfume and also my handbag staple, at just £3.50 a bottle I don't mind repurchasing time after time as I now keep my more expensive perfumes for more special occasions. So if you're a fan of perfumes and a fan of Primark beauty, you'll want to keep reading, as this perfume is something you wont want to miss!

Meet Primarks PS Love Noir Perfume.

"Surround yourself with love and happiness with this oriental scent. A deeply sensual blend of rich dark florals, sweetly seductive praline and vanilla musks"
Primark PS Love Noir Perfume 50ml
Primarks PS Love Noir, a deep and sensual scent with hints of super sweet vanilla and fresh floral notes, with a long lasting aroma, I normally just give myself a top up at lunch time and you'll definitely be getting compliments all day long. The packaging is super sleek and lightweight, with a Chanel Chance-esque style bottle, giving you a luxury, designer feel with a more affordable price tag. In terms of price, for a 50ml bottle of PS Love Noir, it will set you back a measly £3.50. Bargain or what?
Primark PS Love Noir Perfume 50ml
If you're on the lookout for a new fragrance or just something a little more inexpensive for daily wear, PS Love Noir is a fantastic everyday perfume, with a super affordable price tag and a great travel sized bottle, perfect for keeping in your handbag for day-to-day use. I would highly recommend Primark perfumes, especially PS Love Noir. I know for sure next time I pop into my local store, I will be checking out the perfume stand to see what other gems they have to offer.

Have you tried any perfumes from Primark?
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With 2018 being the year that I finally start taking skincare seriously, the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ is a product that I decided to get my hands on. My skin can be pretty temperamental, some days its good, some days it bad, but that's life I guess. I would say my skin is fairly normal, with the odd dry and oily patches, nothing too drastic, but a harsh winter has made it enough for me to notice in day to day life. The Effaclar Duo+, "a dual action gel moisturiser for every day that minimises the appearance of spots and blackheads, controls shine and helps protect the skin" and claims to be "A blemish treatment that corrects and hydrates skin for clearer skin in 4 weeks". I've been using the Effaclar Duo+ for around 1 month, I purchased just after Christmas, and have slowly been introducing it into my skincare routine. As a first impressions, my skin definitely has been more matte and less shiny, which is the biggest improvement I have noticed since using this gem from La Roche-Posay.

Hugo Boss The Scent for Her - a new fragrance to add to my never ending perfume collection! I received this perfume for Christmas, I had never tried any fragrances from Hugo Boss previously, since having this one, I have fallen in love with it. It's a very fresh and fruity, bursting with a peachy aroma but with a slightly floral scent that would be a perfect Spring or Summer fragrance.

Whilst learning to drive with Wimbledon Driving School, I downloaded the DVSA Theory Test App to help me with revising for my Theory Test, as well as allowing me to take mock tests and practice the Hazard Perception side to the Theory Test. The app itself is very easy to use, you have a choice of launching the Theory or Hazard Perception programme within the app, with the Theory side allowing you to study and practice each topic, as well as taking mock tests with the 50 questions to answer. I have been finding it very useful in helping me to revise and practice for my upcoming test, and would definitely recommend the app to anyone revising for a Theory Test or even someone who is wanting to learn to drive, this app would be something to look out for!

Marsh and Mallow bars are something new that I have recently discovered when visiting my local Starbucks. I saw these sat in front of the tills and decided to grab a couple in Raspberry and Vanilla flavours, and was very pleasantly surprised with these, they are super tasty and a great snack for on the go! I would recommend you stock up on these on your next trip to Starbucks and keep one in your handbag when you're feeling a little hungry.

A favourite, holy grail make up product of mine has been the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara. I've repurchased this over and over again as this has become a mascara that I know will work for my lashes. This mascara has a plastic brush with thin, small bristles that reach, grab and separate every lash, creating dramatic length without being clumpy, as well as being very black in colour. The mascara is also very buildable, applying one or more coats depending if you want more of a natural or dramatic look to the lashes. I also use this mascara on my bottom lashes, to create length to the lashes and definition to my eyes. Usually priced at £7.99, very affordable and very easy to get hold of in Superdrug or Boots, if you haven't tried this mascara from Rimmel, I would definitely advise you to give it a go.

Lastly for my January favourites, a high-end fragrance of mine that I have loved ever since I ordered my first bottle; YSL Black Opium. I think it's the perfect perfume for special occasions and nights out as it holds such a deep, musky, sexy scent that I really love at this time of year. I've found that this perfume is long-wearing and lingers on the skin all day, which is brilliant as I hate having to carry the perfume around with me for top ups. Every single time I wear it, I get numerous compliments, people asking what I'm wearing or just generally saying I smell nice. If you're after a new perfume or just want to treat yourself to something extra special, Black Opium is the one for you. You can read my recently published review of this perfume here

What have been your favourite things recently?
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 In all honestly, I am the biggest perfume lover ever! I just can't get enough! I adore all kinds of scents, I like quite sweet, musky and deep fragrances and find it really hard to choose new ones, which is a pain when I have so many on my current wishlist! But one fragrance that I have been lusting over for a number of months is the YSL Black Opium. Previously, I had never smelt Black Opium, but with so much praise and hype from bloggers and after reading great reviews, it was something that I had been wanting to try for a while. I mean, the scent combinations just sound perfect for my fragrance tastes.
YSL Black Opium Perfume
"Discover Black Opium, the feminine fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent – new glam rock fragrance full of mystery and energy. An addictive gourmand floral with notes of: Black Coffee – for a shot of adrenaline; White Florals – to instantly seduce; and Vanilla – for sweetness and sensuality. WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?"

Top notes : Pink pepper, Orange blossom
Heart notes : Jasmine, Coffee 
Base notes : Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedarwood

Since ordering this perfume, I have just fallen in love with it every single time I wear it. It's become my go-to fragrance in day to day life. The bottle alone is just gorgeous.  Black and sparkly, what more could you want? The scent is gorgeous. I mean what's not to love? I think it's the perfect perfume for special occasions and nights out as it holds such a deep, musky, sexy scent that I really love at this time of year. I've found that this perfume is long-wearing and lingers on the skin all day, which is brilliant as I hate having to carry the perfume around with me for top ups. Every single time I've worn it, I received handfuls of compliments and people asking what I have on. It may be a more expensive perfume than I am used to getting but to me it is well worth every penny and most definitely a luxury treat, something I know I would definitely repurchase! I'm just upset I only purchased a 30ml bottle because it's something I could wear everyday, but it would be a great travel size perfume!


Have you tried Black Opium before? What are your winter fragrance favourites?

Leave me your recommendations!
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As a beauty lover, one aspect of this is perfumes and fragrances, in which I am a HUGE fan. I love trying and testing out new scents and I believe you can never have too many! Recently I posted my Fragrance Wishlist, that shared some of the new fragrances that I am dying to get my hands on. But I was lucky enough to either snap these up for Christmas or purchased them myself in the Boxing Day sales, and even one for my Secret Santa gift!


Burberry Touch for Women
"A fruity, vibrant fragrance of California orange, blackcurrant, dewberry and subtle rose oil. Fresh top notes of seductive jasmine, Madonna lily and tuberose with a delicate hint of peach and raspberry. Cedar wood, oak moss and vanilla complement the fruity notes, adding a soothing warmth"

Paco Rabanne Olympea
"Her magnetic eyes and her fragrance take us into the wake of her seduction. Her fragrance is a unique olfactory adventure, at the crossroads between the sensuality of salty vanilla accord and the freshness of floral notes. A fresh oriental fragrance whose balance of the accords forms a genuine Paco Rabanne signature."

Rogue Love Rihanna
"ROGUE LOVE by Rihanna captures that moment when love first hits you with a wild rush that goes through your whole body. Delicious fruits tempt your senses with notes of fresh citrus and succulent peach mingling with the temptation of juicy berries. Just as the facets of love take multiple twists and turns, the core of ROGUE LOVE by Rihanna is built with layers upon layers of lush, rich florals. A bit uncontrollable like the fluttering of the love-struck heartbeat, the petals are a radiant texture with vibrant colours of honeysuckle, jasmine and orchid splashed with the simply irresistible seduction of coconut."

Pink Print Nicki Minaj
"The Pinkprint opens with a fresh mixture that includes bergamot, pink grapefruit and passion fruit. The heart is composed of nectarine, frangipani, orange blossom, heliotrope and roses. Coconut, driftwood accord, sandalwood, patchouli and skin musk end the composition."

Reb'l Fleur Rihanna
"Plump, delicious fruits, red berries, purple plums and juicy, ripe peaches, make a delicious first impression. Then the heart opens into a lush hybrid hinting at Island life, subtle yet intoxicating, blossoming with sumptuous florals, a passionate melody of Hawaiian Hibiscus flower, violet, tuberose and coconut water. Defiantly sexy, the base notes linger, a beguiling, sensual mélange. Vanilla, patchouli, amber and musk become a sultry chorus striking an unforgettable, emotional chord."

I'm looking forward to wearing all these new scents over the next few weeks, and will eventually be posting a week long series entitled "Fragrance Week", where I will share my thoughts and feeling about some of these scents, and some others that I picked up in Christmas gift sets.

What are your current go-to fragrances? Have you tried any featured in this haul? What perfumes are on your wishlist?
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When it comes to fragrances, I like a lot of different scents. For me personally, celebrity fragrances can be quite hit and miss, I've tried a few before and been quite disappointed but this time Nicki Minaj got it oh so right! 

"Through a sultry and glamorous statement that raises the bar, Nicki redefines reality with a wink of playfulness. With a nod to her vibrant and animated personality. The striking bottle makes a glamorous statement, enticing fans to collect the next, must-have "doll" in the Nicki Minaj collection of fragrances. Minajesty sultry,floral gourmand scent reigns with luscious fruits and luxurious fresh florals, draped in creamy vanilla and pure musk."
Nicki Minaj 'Minajesty' Perfume

Minajesty is a very sweet and fruity but subtly floral, which combines to make a really lovely, light, fresh perfume. With notes of lemon and berries, mixed with vanilla and musk, and a light floral scent, this perfume is a winner for me. At first, the scent is a little strong, lots of fruity, sweet notes,  but once settled, it dies down to a lovely scent that can be used for daytime or evening wear. I find that the perfume is very long-wearing and lingers on the skin all day long, which is great as you wont need to top up.  It's a really great scent for the spring/summer time as it has such a light and fresh scent to it. The bottle is absolutely stunning. Its very bold, quirky and interesting to look at, I wouldn't imagine anything less from Nicki, making a great statement bottle to have in your collection.

Have you tried Minajesty before? Have you tried any Nicki Minaj perfumes before?
What are your favourite celebrity fragrances?
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When it comes to beauty, where some people may collect lipsticks or nail polishes, my weakness is definitely perfumes and fragrances. I love trying new scents and seeing how certain smells combine together to make perfumes. My taste in perfumes can differ quite a lot, sometimes due to the time of the year, the weather, if its for a special occasion or even just how I feel on that particular day. My current favourites are Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna, YSL Black Opium and Nicki Minaj MINAJESTY. All of which are completely different scents, but all which I really love, and will continue to repurchase in the future for my perfume stash. To add to this stash, I have quite the list of perfumes that are on my to-try list, but after thinking over them all for a while, I thought that would be way too many! So in the end, I opted for my top 8, that I wish to purchase over the next few months.

Perfume Wishlist
ARI by Ariana Grande
"ARI by Ariana Grande is a genuine and intimate statement by Grande through scent, embodying her unique character and style. Hints of unexpected playfulness appear throughout the fragrance story, reminding fans to embrace their flaws and celebrate their differences Playful, timeless and confident, the luscious new fragrance – a Floral Fruity Gourmand - opens with sparkling fruits and an ultra-feminine floralcy, passionately spun with musks, woods, and an addictive hint of marshmallow."

GOLD MAGIC by Little Mix
"Confident, enchanting, energetic and united, words that are inherently linked to the inspirational girl band Little Mix and their intriguing new debut fragrance GOLD MAGIC.  The fragrance itself delivers against the bands strong desire to create a scent that never stops surprising the senses.  Opening with a burst of playful hints of fruit, the captivating powdery velvet heart, pretty violet tones and more aqueous watermelon are both refreshing and sophisticated. The base is musky and warm but also sweet and hypnotic."

Paco Rabanne Olympēa
"Her fragrance is a unique olfactory adventure, at the crossroads between the sensuality of salty vanilla accord and the freshness of floral notes. A fresh oriental fragrance whose balance of the accords forms a genuine Paco Rabanne signature. The green mandarin, boosted by the floral and aquatic essences of ginger lily and hydroponic jasmine, awakens the senses. The sensual and luminous salty vanilla accord brings carnal and addictive magnetism. The cashmere wood and Ambergris accord magnify the fragrance and form a divine and powerful trail."

Pinkprint by Nicki Minaj
"Bold. Brilliant. PINK A stunning new fragrance statement that reflects Nicki's bold personality and celebrates her brilliance and evolution as an artist. With top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Passionfruit"

Stormflower Noir by Cheryl
"StormFlower Noir EDP introduces a glamorous and charming addition to Cheryl’s collection. It captures the imagination with a tang of rhubarb, lively Mandarin and pear. The floral heart is rich and heady with voluptuous tuberose, orange blossom and a sprinkle of rose petals. The fragrance concludes with irresistible brown sugar, addictive musk and creamy sandalwood. The result is opulent beauty but with the understated simplicity of Cheryl’s approach to fragrance: classic, evocative and elemental."

Diesel Loverdose
"An addictive Floral and Oriental fragrance, with notes of Mandarin, Liquorice, Jasmine and Vanilla with a Gourmand base. Loverdose is the sexy & addictive fragrance from Diesel. It represents a woman who is sexy, playful and irresistible. She receives an overdose of love from those around her, but she wants more. She desires pleasure, adrenaline & passion."

ROGUE by Rihanna
"Capturing the mischievous nature that lies within every modern woman, ROGUE by Rihanna has a bold yet flirty composition. Top notes of flirty Lemon Blossom and Cyclamen are mixed with Bergamot and spiced with Pink Peppercorn. The aroma evolves with Jasmine, Rose and Muguet fused together with Juicy Plum and seductive"

Armani Diamonds Violet
"Diamonds Violet, a Fruity Floral Gourmand is a sweet and addictive eau de parfum. The delicious  base notes of Praline, a smooth, tasty chocolate filling with hazelnut and almond tones define the base of this Gourmand fragrance. Diamonds Violet is presented in a striking, vibrant Violet bottle, which beautifully complements the Diamonds for women fragrance collection."

What are your favourite perfumes or fragrances? Which are on your current wishlist? 
Have you tried any of the perfumes featured in today's post?
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Today, I have the opportunity to share with you all a fragrance that is very unique, and something I hadn't heard of before, which made me want to read up on what Molecule 01 actually is. 
Molecule 01

 "Molecule 01 contains only the aroma-chemical Iso E Super, which, on its own, is less of a fragrance than an effect. The wearer may notice a subtle, velvety, woody note which will vanish, then re-surface after some time. More than this, she or he will notice the impact the fragrance has on other people, because Molecule 01 lends an indefinable allure to the wearer. In fact, its effect is almost pheromonic."

After some extra research, I have discovered that Molecule 01 was devised in 2005  by the German perfumer Geza Schoen. It’s a unisex fragrance made by a company called Escentric Molecule, with a scent is based on one main ingredient and is designed to work with pheromones in your skin. 

From only containing the aroma of one chemical, I am assuming its supposed to be more of a non-perfume sort of scent for people who don’t want the obvious smell of perfume. Something that really intrigued me about this product, is that the fragrance smells different on different people, I'm guessing this is something that enhances our "natural scent". 

This fragrance would be a gorgeous gift for anyone, whether it be for Christmas or not. 

Have you heard of this fragrance before? Have you tried it? Is this something that would appeal to you?

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Today I received in the post my very first Yankee Candle, that came as a free gift with an online order from Very.co.uk, when spending £25 or more with the code "2CMHB"/expired now. The only thing I didn't like about this is that you don't get to choose which scent of candle you get, however I was pretty pleased when I received mine. The scent I got was "Cherry Lemonade" and it smells so lovely!
Yankee Candle Cherry Lemonade
"Nothing compares to the gorgeous scent of a Yankee Candle! They are the perfect addition to a relaxing night in"
Yankee Candle Cherry Lemonade
This is a very gorgeous yummy scent, a beautiful bright pink candle packaged in a cute little bottle . A very juicy, fruity cherry scent with a zing of fresh, clean, invigorating lemon, that lingers when burning and afterwards, and a slight melon like scent as well, which is really nice! It really smells like a spring/summer day and it's very refreshing, the sweetness of the cherry and the tartness of the lemon complement each other perfectly, not too heavy and strong on the nose.   
Yankee Candle Cherry Lemonade
Have you had this Yankee Candle before? What do you think of it? What Yankee Candles have you tried before? What ones do you want to try?
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Viktor & Rolf’s first fragrance ‘Flowerbomb was something I wanted to find out a bit more about what it was like as I hadn't ever smelt the scent, until I recently managed to get a free sample of the perfume online. When I received it in the post, I wasn't too sure if I was going to like it or not after the first spray of it. 




Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
The fragrance itself is very feminine, sensual and pretty all at the same time, although very floral and not too overpowering, it is quite sweet, which is something I tend not to wear, however I think this perfume maybe something suited more to the summer. There is something about this perfume however; although it's quite sweet, it's not sickly but quite refreshing with hints of floral, which I do like about it. Its definitely not a strong scent, as I to tend to prefer a stronger perfume- but it does have a good lasting power and it must be one that lingers lightly on the skin. Maybe the sample size sprays don't give off the scent to its fullest, which could be a downside to only trying a sample, however it is such an expensive perfume so I'm not 100% sure I can justify spending on it if I'm not fully in love with it. 
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
The packaging itself is very eye catching and modern, which looks very cute and pretty, that does draw you towards the product. I also think it helps to advertise the quite girly, sensual and feminine scent using a pastel baby pink and black, which mirrors the fragrance of the perfume. Although not 100% on whether this perfume does suit me at all, I would try it again, as the floral scent is something I do really like. I think if I was to get this perfume, I may either go into a store and try it from the tester bottles, purchase the smallest size bottle or ask for it as a gift for Birthday/Christmas, this way I wont be as disappointed if I don't entirely like it.

Have you tried out Flowerbomb? What are your thoughts?
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This is the first fragrance from Rihanna - Reb'l Fleur, a girly, sexy and daring fragrance.The scent is very feminine, not too overpowering but very sweet and floral and what makes it better is that it does last all day! Something that not all perfumes do, so this is definitely a good one! It's also perfect to wear either as an everyday scent or just for special occasions.
Rihanna Reb'l Fleur PerfumeRihanna Reb'l Fleur Perfume

This perfume by Rihanna is something I received for Christmas and have absolutely loved it since, to the point its nearly all gone! OOOPS! Oh well before I even start talking about the scent of the fragrance, the bottle itself is absolutely stunning! With an unusual style bottle shape and a black design around the glass bottle really gives it an interesting, elegant feel with a slight edgy look that I really like. It also makes it very appealing to the eye and with the gold ring style feature on the top, really does top it off and give it quite a sexy touch.

 It has a strong fruity start, but after a few hours on the skin it mellows to a lovely soft and warm floral with a hint of vanilla, which does smell really gorgeous. I'm never really a big fan of strong perfumes as sometimes I feel they can be too overpowering, yet this one is something I fell in love with since using it, and its something I would purchase again and recommend to anyone who is looking to try out something new, it's a lovely scent and very affordable - which for a celebrity perfume is another plus!

Have you tried this perfume by Rihanna? What are your thoughts?
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When it comes to perfumes, I'm always on the lookout for something new and fresh. I've been a big fan of celebrity fragrances, and this one by Taylor Swift is a good'un!
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck
I purchased this perfume before Christmas and have LOVED it ever since! It's a pleasant and pretty perfume, with a fragrance that is light, sweet, and floral. Notes include freesia, apple blossom, raspberry, vanilla, honeysuckle and white hibiscus, resting on base notes of amber, sandalwood and peach.
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck
Also, the bottle itself is lovely and amazingly designed and omits quite a mystical and magical feel, with a purple and gold colour scheme! I love the bottle and think its adorable , a lovely shade of purple with a cool iridescence going on.  It features 3 small gold charms connected together on a chain: a spiked star, a bird and a birdcage that makes its very visually pleasing. Also, the lid to the perfume is very intricately detailed and embossed with a very pretty pattern.

I would recommend this perfume very highly, it's not too expensive and think it would make an amazing present to any woman. It's a very light and sweet smell that is very pretty - JUST AN AMAZING PERFUME!

Have you tried this perfume?

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