When NYC, the new fragrance from Sarah Jessica Parker landed on my desk I was immediately drawn to the bright, multi-pattern funky box and bottle which is said to be a tribute to her famous alter ego Carrie Bradshaw. Now I personally am not a fan of Sex and The City and have seen half an episode, so have no idea what Carrie is like, but the description states she has a unique sense of style, passionate attitude and love for New York which echoes the design.
From the very first spritz I adored this scent and if you love a fruity floral then you will to and it has a beautiful mixture of notes:
- Top notes: Mandarin from Italy, White Osmanthus and Wild Strawberries.
- Heart notes: Gardenia, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Red Damascena Rose.
- Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood, Rum and Creamy Musk.
The scent opens up with a sweet floral mix before settling on the skin whereupon which the Rose and Gardenia scents come to life and finally the sandalwood scent, which is quite earthy and thankfully drowns down the vanilla scent which lasts for just a few seconds. Once it has settled onto the skin, the wild strawberry sits alongside the florals to create an amazing summer scent which is long lasting and lasts on my skin for hours after application.
This is a real fun fragrance from start to finish, not at all like the celebrity fragrance I was expecting but one I have grown to love and wear a lot more than expected. It is available nationwide at stores such as Superdrug, Boots, Debenhams and The Fragrance Shop and has an RRP £48 for 100ml.
*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise
I'm not a huge sex and the city fan either but this sounds like my sort of perfume I love the smell of summer scents and especially strawberrys the bottle is gorgeous and half the time I pick based on the bottle x
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is rather gorgeous, I will be visiting an airport shortly so will make sure I try this x
ReplyDeleteWow I love the packaging. Very colourful. I will be checking this perfume out.
ReplyDeleteIs this new?! I remember an older SJP fragrance that I was sooooo obsessed with years ago but I think it was discontinued! I'll have to find this and see if I love it just as much!
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I didn't even know she has her own line of perfume! The packaging is like her though, isn't it? So full of fun! I'm not surprised though that the scent also conveys it :)
ReplyDeleteFun and interesting packaging and it sounds like this fits the fragrance perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOhhh I love Sarah Jessica Parker and her products! I haven't tried this one though, I'll need to test it I think! I like floral scents in the summer but find sometimes they can be overpowering, I have a feeling I'll like this one though. I love the packaging, so pretty! xx
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is s o funky and fun! I need to try this one out. xx
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I'm tempted, I'm a fan of the Lovely scent. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the packaging but it is a very SITC kinda style. Great review, will have to investigate :)
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is gorgeous, it looks great. Thanks for sharing th review.
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Im a huge sex and the city fan. Ive not had a sniff of this perfume but it does sound lovely x
ReplyDeleteI would want this perfume for the packaging alone. It is gorgeous so I would love to try the perfume!
ReplyDeleteFell in love with the packaging <3
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If I would have come across at this perfume in a shop I would probably bought it purely because of the packaging! It's gorgeous! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the packaging! I think with all fragrances it is the bottle that draws you in before you even smell it.
ReplyDeleteI love Sex and the City - they are young, fun and fashionable, seems they've captured that in the perfume.
ReplyDeleteI think I would love this scent although I am not sure about the price - I think a trip to Boots is in order to see if the smell is worth the price as I have been known to pay out for the smells I love LOL!
ReplyDeleteEmmie xo
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I never really watched Sex and the City but the bottle is so cool! I love the floral design. I'll have a smell if I see it next time I'm out! x
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of the packaging - would like to try this for myself
ReplyDeleteOoh this sounds lovely. I really like scents that have musk in them so I would imagine this would be a winner for me! xxx
ReplyDeleteI would have totally avoided this in a shop as I'm not a SATC fan or big on celeb fragrances... But your description of the scent makes me want to have a sniff! I'll have to check it out as it sounds right up my street! ��
ReplyDeleteCool, looks really funky! I've never tried it but will be sure to go into store and smell it & buy too if it's good obvs :)
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I love Sex and the city, and Carrie lol. I would love to own her wardrobe!!
ReplyDeleteLove the packaging of this perfume I need to go check it out :)
Nice write up. I'll have to get my sister one of these for her birthday. Easy present
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This sounds lovely and the bottle definitely echoes Carrie x
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of Sex in the City and I didn't know about this scent. R
ReplyDeleteWhat a great packaging! As you said the scent is pleasant, I will check it out next time I'm out shopping! :)
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