Clean Reserve Avant Garden - An Enchanting Fragrance Collection

When it comes to fragrances, I know what it is I like but every now and again, I want something that pushes my boundaries and comfort zone.  Clean Reserve is a new collection of fragrances from the creators of Clean, a brand I have featured on my blog a few times with Blond Rose and Warm Cotton. The culmination of a unique, creative collaboration with three of the world's top fragrance houses chosen because of their commitment to sustainability and philanthropy and it has been created with responsibly sourced ingredients and eco-conscious manufacturing and packaging.

When it comes to fragrances, most of us will like either floral, sweet, woody, citrus, fruity or something that sits in the middle. I pick a fragrance depending on my mood and sometimes depending on the weather outside, if it is hot and sunny then something light and fresh whereas as it is dark, gloomy something a little heavier.

The latest fragrance collection from the CLEAN Reserve is described as 'merging the structure of a traditional clean linear Eau de parfum with a luxurious niche approach, designed to transport you on a fantastical journey'.  CLEAN Reserve’s Avant Garden collection uses the finest ingredients grown and harvested responsibly from a farm in the South of France—with an added playful twist, 

“Our new CLEAN Reserve Avant Garden collection incorporates our foundation of eco-friendly ingredients into a luxurious olfactory experience. The result is undeniably unique and positions CLEAN for yet another year of strong consecutive global growth in the category,” said Gregory Black, president of Clean Beauty Collective.

So when White Amber & Warm Cotton was kindly gifted to me, I couldn't wait to give it a try.

A fragrance which encapsulates the essence of Warm Cotton, which for me is a clean scented fragrance - think fresh bed sheets, your washing drying on the line, kind of clean and then with it comes a punchier floral note to give it a bit of a kick.  The two coming together to create a fragrance that is an unlikely match.  For me, the notes of a fragrance are important, you want to know what is in there and how it is going to work, for this one we have the top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis buds and Green Accords and the Cassis works to give it that fruity blackcurrant scent and alos hidden is a hint of Begamot that you really get after a few seconds.  The heart notes of Jasmine, Lillies and Peonies are an incredible inclusion for me, I adore anything which has Jasmine as a note and quite of my favourite fragrance includes it as a heart note.  Working with the heart notes are the base notes of White Musk, Amber and Clean Woods which come together to bring together a fragrance that is a warm floral with a spicy mix and I absolutely love it.  You need just the smallest spritz because it is so powerful a fragrance, but it is one which lasts the entire day, slowing drying down to a light powdery scent.

If this isn't a fragrance that you like the sound of, then the CLEAN Reserve Avant Garden collection also features 7 other fragrances which includes: 

• Galbanum & Rain: This fresh and woody fragrance is crafted with eco-conscious and sustainable notes of galbanum, Sichuan pepper, clearwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver. 
• Hemp & Ginger: Blends cardamom, Sichuan pepper and elemi for a multi-faceted earthy scent. 
• Muget & Skin: Cardomom, jasmine, clearwood and patchouli bring a feeling of warmth in this sophisticated scent. 
• Saguaro Blossom & Sand: Mimosa, jasmine, lavender flower, and rose create a unique scent that is inviting and intriguing. 
• Sweetbriar & Moss: This non-traditional floral scent contains rose, Sichuan pepper and lychee rose for an unexpected elegant finish. 
• Nude Santal & Heliotrope: a fragrance for those who appreciate the beauty in the hidden details of the world around them. It is sophisticatedly soft, comforting and effortless. 
• White Fig & Bourbon (NEW July 2019): Luminous fruits and White Fig cast a breathtaking radiance over a heart of aromatic spices, while luxurious Bourbon vetiver and warm woods wrap the fragrance in a smooth, full-bodied richness. 

Each fragrance within the Clean Reserve collection is cruelty-free, free of phthalates, preservatives, gluten and artificial dyes, plus they are infused with safe molecular naturals and sustainable notes such as mandarin, cardamom, and sandalwood. All fragrances are manufactured in a facility that uses 100% solar energy; the alcohol in CLEAN Reserve fragrances is derived from corn and in a gentle aloe blend allowing for a highly refined and pure juice. Above all, the mindful harvesting processes, in partnership with the top three fragrances houses: Firmenich, Mane and Takasago, of all CLEAN Reserve fragrances supports and improves the lives and livelihoods of farmers and their families.

CLEAN RESERVE Avant Garden Eau de Parfum's are priced at £125.00 [100mL] and can be found at SpaceNK.

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Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Fragrance

Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden is a street that houses a brand of the same name - Floral Street. Described as being a brand built on the streets of London and one which is about breaking with tradition. It’s about peeling back the curtain of the secret world of fragrance. It’s about ease, modernity and joy.

With 8 key fragrances within the Floral Street Collection, the newest addition has been created in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the latest creation from Floral Street is a fragrance which has packaging that features the Floral Street and RHS logos against what can best be described as the background of a colourful flower mural which has been created exclusively for Floral Street by leading London photographer Matthew Donaldson and it is so beautifully packaged that you will not miss it. It is worth noting that the tray within which the fragrance is displayed can be used as a seed tray for your seedlings and flowers!

Described as being for the sparkling, luminous, charming and fun-loving, electric Rhubarb is everything it is described as being as it combines beautiful white florals and soft powdery sandalwood which are then further combined with the scent of English rhubarb and an unexpected blast of salty sea air to make this an instant mood lifter. 

If you like your fruity florals and admittedly I absolutely do, then what you have here is an incredible fragrance which is perfect for the Summer.   

On the very first spritz the vibrant notes come to life to grab your attention, you get a hit of absolutely everything as it starts off with the fresh scent of Rhubarb which is bold and as it begins to settle on the skin the notes of Island Gardenia, Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac come into their own and take on that fragrant Rhubarb and as it settles on the skin and the Australian Sandalwood comes to life and for me, this is when the fragrance has the wow factor because you can smell each and every note.  It is long lasting on the skin and I just absolutely love it.

Priced at £22 for £10ml and £58 for 50ml here.

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Herbae Par L'Occitane Eau de Parfum

The latest fragrance launch from L'Occitane arrived a few weeks ago and if ever you could call a perfume 'Spring in a Bottle', then this is it.  Herbae par L'Occitane (£60 here*) is described as being a fragrance which embodies natures untameable beauty.  

All of L'Occitane's fragrances are designed to tell a story, one which is as captivating as the scent.

Each of our fragrances tells a story, revives a legend, sings the song of Provence. Our wide range of scents include lavender, verbena, neroli and floral notes perfect to suit different styles and personalities, always with a unique touch that embodies the captivating atmosphere of Provence. Explore luxurious perfumes for women and men, in addition to captivating fragrances for the home.

Herbae Par L'Occitane is best described as being a floral green fragrance which is perfect for either sex. I adore the simplicity of the bottle as much as the detail on the box, which depicts the heart of the wild and vibrant nature of Provence.

Inspired by and based on the wild grasses that grow in the heart of Provence, HERBAE par L’OCCITANE is a green, fresh and floral fragrance. It's the embodiment of nature in all its authenticity and simplicity.

As with all L'Occitane fragrances, they are as different as they are beautiful and if you like something that is fresh, floral, fruity and a little bit musky, then this will tick all of those boxes.

When spritzed, the fragrance opens up with a spicy citrus scent with the top notes of Ambrette Seed, Vert de Bergamot Essence and Pink Peppercorn and together they make for a wonderful sharpness as the heart notes of White Nettle Flower Accord, Wild Rose Accord, Bramble Accord and Clary Sage Essence are for me where this fragrance really comes into its own and those images of spring as the sharpness of brambles and the freshness of rose which intertwine to bring to life the earthiness of Clary Sage. The base notes of Wild Grass, Captive Musk and Cashmeran bring warmness and woody notes to the fragrance to enhance the floral and fruit notes as it settles on the skin.

On the skin, this fragrance is one which lasts the entire day and it smells absolutely beautiful, I have had so many people ask me what my fragrance is and most are surprised when I tell them it is from L'Occitane.  Available as a 50ml or a 90ml, if you want a fragrance which screams Spring, then this is the one.

Have you got a favourite L'Occitane fragrance?

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MOR Marshmallow Collection

I have featured a few products from MOR on my blog previously and they include the Snow Gardenia Little Luxuries Range and the Marshmallow Deluxe Candle. If you have never come across MOR as a brand, they are a bath, Body and Lifestyle brand from Melbourne Australia and there is something quite luxe about the entire range and they are available at Feelunique.  Today I am sharing three more products from the MOR Marshmallow range. 

The first item I have is the Triple Milled Marshmallow Soap which comes encased in one of the fanciest looking boxes I have ever seen for a soap to be housed in. 

Inside, the soap is a beautiful bright pink shade and is intricately embossed on both sides to mirror the outer casing and as soon as the lid is removed, the first thing you can smell is the sweetness of the Marshmallow.

Enriched with Shea Butter and Vitamin E to not only ensure this soap is moisturising, there is a whole host of other ingredients too as well as an amazing description.

A pretty perfume in bloom with whimsy and flirty floral notes of Snow Musk, Jasmine and White Carnations. Flowering with delicate Marshmallow and Vanilla this sweet scent is a playful contrast of dewy English Rose and sugar-kissed petals. Undeniably memorable, this fanciful and feminine fragrance will mesmerise and delight.

For me, the scent of this soap is just as stunning as it was within the candle that I also have and if you like a sweet floral fragrance then you would love this.

The second product is the Marshmallow Perfume Oil which comes packaged inside this under cute Roller Ball pen.

Designed to be rolled directly onto the pulse points, this fragrance is infused with Rosehip, Vitamin E, Sweet Almond Oil and it smells just incredible on the skin, so soft and smooth with just the right floral hit.

The final product I have as part of my trio is the Marshmallow Lip Balm and again, it comes presented so beautiful with an outer box which has so much detail that really shows it off. Inside there is a gold tin which looks equally divine.

This balm is enriched with both Coconut and Jojoba Seed oils which are nourishing as well as being blended with honey and beeswax. What I love about this lip balm is that on the lips it feels incredibly soft and it smells just incredible too.

MOR describe themselves as being creators of beautifully crafted bath, body and lifestyle luxuries for those seeking indulgent escapes from the everyday. 

Embarking on our sensory journey in 2001 from Australia’s culture capital Melbourne, we continue to awaken senses worldwide with collections inspired by tales of ancient civilizations, bygone eras, travel and art. Perfumed with signature scents and formulated with selected natural ingredients, each collection evokes a multi-sensory experience to transform your bathing routine into an indulgent daily ritual.

For me, what I love about this range is the attention to detail when it comes to both the outer packaging of a product as well as the actual product itself too.

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Justbox Perfumes - Live 'N' Loud Eau de Parfum

This week is National Fragrance Week and what a better way to celebrate it than to introduce a brand new scent from a brand that until now, I had never come across.  Jusbox fragrances are described collectively as being an exclusive range of luxury fragrances inspired by the connection between perfume and music.

Two things that evoke thoughts, feelings, memories and in some cases nostalgia are music and perfume.  I can always remember where I was and what I was doing when one of my favourite songs comes onto my Spotify playlist, it is on that favourites list for a reason and with it comes a whole host of memories.  With perfume, I have a collection of fragrances that mean something to me personally, be it Tribe (review here) which brings me back to my teenage years of Bvlgari Pour Femme which I wore on my wedding day, the two things combined is quite powerful.

Anyone who knows me will know that I love an Oud, not just any Oud, it has to be a good one and when you find one, you will know it is for you.  Live 'N' Loud comes exquisitely packaged from its brightly coloured musical note decorated outer box, to the inner detailing and the bottle itself, it screams luxury and it most definitely is and it also has quite the description.

Live’n’Loud is a scented compilation whose notes reproduce, through the aroma therapeutic power of smells, similar beneficial sensation as music genres. It conveys playlists that boost the mind. An opulent yet celebratory fragrance which starts with a hint of Disco and Hip-hop and then turns into more sensual accords of Latino and Rock. Punk and Heavy metal perform in the end to give power and adrenaline. Dominique Ropion played with spices, flowers, woods, amber and leather, to convey energy and zest.

The fragrance has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom and when sprayed it is bright, it is fresh, it is zingy and it is warm. It is definitely a strong in your face kind of opening scent that you cannot help but love, I did as soon as I spritzed it. The middle notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium take those strong opening notes and really brings them back down to earth as the freshness of the rose and geranium take control and allow the cinnamon to sit there in the background without taking over and dominating the fragrance.  As the scent settles the base notes of Patchouli, Amber, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Labdanum, musk and Oud which in this scent is Agarwood come together to bring about this incredible earthy scent that just grabs your attention and gives Live 'N' Loud its place within the Oudy Florential family.

Available from Selfridges for £140 this is one fragrance you will definitely remember purchasing, it is one you will not forget wearing and it is as beautiful a fragrance as the packaging within it sits.

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Michael Bublé By Invitation Rose Gold EDP

I first tried By Invitation by Michael Bublé back in 2016 (here) and I was wowed by the design of the bottle which takes on that of a circle. Now we have By Invitation Rose Gold and whilst I was beginning to suspect that my love of Rose Gold things had slowly but surely diminished, the arrival of this bottle has seemingly opened an old wound and I cannot get enough of it.

Admittedly, 'Celebrity Fragrances' is not really my thing, I have a host of favourite fragrances which I would purchase and repurchase and never would I have expected to add this one to my list, but as ever, you should never judge a book by its cover, or in this case the fragrance by the celebrity.

Having recently launched Pour Homme (here), Michael Bublé is back with a new version, of By Invitation called By Invitation Rose Gold and as you might expect it is just as luxurious as the original only this one is more of a Spring/Summer fragrance than the original and it is also much more glamorous in my opinion. Sitting within the Floriantel family, By Invitation Rose Gold is described as being a Floral Oriental Gourmand and it has some really sophisticated notes which run throughout.

Rose Gold opens with the top notes of magnolia, red fruits and Granit pear which is just beautiful, quite floral but with a hint of fruitiness to is. As it begins to settle the middle notes of Rose and Peony Heart alongside Black Plum are for me, what makes this scent and if anything could be made of these three notes alone, it would be incredibly special. The final notes, the base notes are of a lingering praline and vanilla base and just a touch of precious spice. These base notes give the scent a little bit of a twist and takes a hold of the florals and grounds them completely, taking you on quite a scented journey.  

As a fragrance, it is one I would always love owing to the notes and the style of the bottle would always capture your attention, it almost commands it. Despite being on trend with the rose gold detailing, this bottle differs slightly to the original in that it had a gold bar running through the fragrance and it looked as though it more suspended in a gold casing. Rose Gold has no such gold bar within the bottle, only the fragrance tube is clearly visible. I am still not sure whether I prefer this or not. 

A perfect scent for Spring and Summer, a 30ml of By Invitation Rose Gold retails for £29 and a 100ml bottle is £55 right here.

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Missguided Announce Three New Perfumes

I adore perfumes and all things fragrance and without question, one of the most searched for perfumes on my blog is Babe Power from Missguided which I featured in my gift guides. Now, hoping to continue on from the success of Babe Power, Missguided have announced there are to be three new fragrances and I have two of them to share with you.

Keeping in the style that proved so popular with Babe Power, Boss Babe, Babe Dreams and Babe Oud all come housed in a luxe, chrome can complete with a ring pull spray button. Designed to be fun, different and out there, one thing is for sure, these cans are just divine. I love that they are different to the norm and I hadn't expected to be impressed by Babe Power and was proven wrong, so I had high hopes for these.

The first fragrance I have been using is Boss Babe and it is described as having a scent that matches your personality leaving you ready to face anything the day throws at you. Boss Babe is a fruity floral and is just perfect for that warm Summer Day.  It opens with notes of Bergamot and Pear with accents of Pistachio thrown in and upon the first spritz, it is the fruitiness of the notes which spring to life.  The middle notes of Rose Accord, Almond Milk, Orange Blossom and Magnolia and for me, it is at this point the fragrance come to life because the mixture of Rose and Orange Blossom really give it some life.  As it settles, the notes of Patchouli, Amber, Sweet Tonka, Vanilla, Musk and Creamy Sandalwood come through and thankfully the Vanilla and Musk don't overshadow the rest of the notes.

Babe Dreams which comes packaged in a pink can is described as being dreamy femininity and it belongs with the Chypre family of scents.  It opens with Bergamot, pink pepper and fruity red accords which give it a really fruity scent to open with before the heart notes of Velvety Rose and Orris with Violet are released and again it is at this point that the florals meet the fruit notes and combine to make a fragrance which is perfect for a hot day. The base notes of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla settle the perfume down.

The third fragrance which I don't have is called Babe Oud which Missguided describe as being for feeling exotic times as there is a rich middle eastern aroma.  It opens with baies Roses, Bergamot, Lemon and orange alongside a dash of red fruit and Neroli.  The Heart notes are of Geranium with Jasmine, Oud, Black Pepper, Roses and Saffron, alongside a leather quality.  The Base notes are of Amber, Cedar, Kashmir Fusion, Musk, Patchouli, Tonka and Vetiver.  All of the scents I like in one fragrance and all notes you find included in expensive fragrances found in stores like Harrods where you pay an exorbitant amount of money. 

Each of these fragrances will retail at £28 for an 80ml can and it launches in June with The Fragrance Shop, Superdrug and Boots.

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Valentines Gift List For Her - The Fragrances

With Valentines Day arriving this week, there is still time to run out and grab that gift to surprise your better half. Today I am sharing some of the fragrances I have been absolutely loving lately and it includes one or two that have made an appearance on this blog before, but I adore them so much, it would be wrong not to include them because they are THAT GOOD!

Starting with Hugo Boss The Scent For Her which is new to my collection and one which I've worn everyday since it arrived. Described as being: A darker, more powerful version of the seductive classic, BOSS THE SCENT For Her with two exclusive raw materials, Osmanthus Absolute and Cistus Absolute which enhance the dark, captivating side of the fragrance, bringing the classic BOSS The Scent seduction to a deeper level.

Nestled inside a deep black, almost diamond shaped bottle, the perfume opens with the fruity note of Honeyed Peach which is just stunning and added with Freesia, if a fruity-floral fragrance is something you like, then this is the one you need. With middle notes of Osmanthus Absolute which is light and delicate and Cistus Absolute the scent really comes to life and with Cacoa as a base note the warmness of the fragrance is divine.  I love how much of a role the Cacoa plays within this scent because it is quite unlike anything I have ever tried.  Priced at £85 for 50ml you can find this beauty here.

I can't not include Zadig & Voltaire For Her which has featured on my blog before (here and here) and I absolutely adore it and it was without question my most worn scent of 2017. Described as being sensual, free and jauntily. The woody, floral and gourmand This is Her, signed by perfumer duo Sidonie Lancesseur and Michel Almairac, contains notes of pink pepper, Sambac jasmine, milky chestnut cream, vanilla and sandalwood. As a scent it is cosy, it is sweet, it is indulgent and most definitely unique. 

I love that it smells so totally different to anything else I currently own or have tried and on the skin, it starts out being quite floral until the fragrance settles and is mixed with vanilla and sandalwood it becomes just beautiful and I cannot get enough of it. Impressively it is one of those scents which lasts all day without the need to re-apply and it can still be smelt the following day if it is applied to clothing. You can find it HERE priced between £30 and £50.

When it comes to cuteness, Ghost Sweetheart Forever is up there and again, I featured this fragrance here on my blog.  An Oriental Floral fragrance, Sweetheart Forever is described as being a "fragrance that touches the spirit of today's modern, romantic woman" and evokes the spirit, adventure and optimism of those tender sweet first days of a fledgling romance.  A sweet fragrance which has notes of Cassis, Lychee, Orange and Vanilla it is girly, it is pink and it is just lovely.

For Valentines Day this gift set couldn't be more perfectly packaged. Not only do you get a 30ml bottle of the fragrance, but with it, you also get a rose gold Lock and Key Pendant and it costs £25 here at Boots.

If ever there was a bottle to wow you, then it is Versace pour femme Dylan Blue. Nestled inside a curvy bottle which is designed to evoke a ceramic bowl of amphora shape and ancient Greek culture and mythology.  Just how stunning is this bottle?

The deep blue colour is highlighted with golden details and the iconic Medusa head as the symbol of the brand.  The scent is not something I expected to like as it is described as being a Floral-Fruity-Woody composition but with top notes of blackcurrant sorbet, Granny Smith apple, clover, forget-me-not and Shisolia which has quite an earthy scent you already get an opening of all three compositions quite quickly with the blackcurrant quickly dominating alongside the Shisolia.  Then as it begins to dry down the heart notes of Eglantine rose, Petalia, Rosyfolia, Jasmine, ice infusion of peach really come to life and again the one scent I can pick out straight away is the Jasmine alongside Peach but  then we have the base notes of patchouli coeur, styrax, white smooth woods and musk the woodiness of the scent comes into its own and you really do quite get quite a mixture of scents and aromas and actually I really liked it.  It is a strong scent, so less is more and it lasts all day without even needing to top up.  You can find this stunning bottle right here for £98.50.

Can Valentines Day ever be the same unless there is a Jo Malone box waiting for you?  Velvet Rose and Oud is the only fragrance from Jo Malone that I have ever owned and I always get so many compliments when I wear it.

The scent is described as being "Darkest Damask rose is rich and textural, wrapped with smoky oud wood. Spiked with clove, decadent with praline". I love rose scent products, there is something about that fresh scent of roses which is incredibly relaxing but is a scent which works so well with my skin that it smells amazing.  Priced at £75 got 50ml you can find this fragrance here at John Lewis.

So there you have my gift guide to Valentines Day when it comes to choosing a fragrance for the woman in your life.  I would love to know what your favourite fragrance is right now and whether or not any of these tickle your fancy!

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Moschino Gold Fresh Couture Eau De Parfum

Moschino, pronounced mos-keen-o have come up with not one, or two but now three incredible fragrances which are unlike anything else I have ever owned, tried or worn. Why? Well the bottle is always a good place to start.  

Moschino Gold Fresh Couture is the third fragrance within the collection and once again taking inspiration from from the iconic cleaning spray bottle, which most of us quite possibly have within our kitchens. Taking on that bottle and making it incredible more than once is quite an achievement and this time it is a whole new level of incredible because it is blingtastic, it is gold and perhaps most importantly of all, the fragrance is simply amazing.

In the spirit of its wearer, the Moschino Gold Fresh Couture Eau de Parfum was made to grab your attention. Just as she sparkles and shines in her own way, the intoxicating sensuality of the sublime gold bottle paired with its sensual aroma of feminity will become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Sitting within the Fruity Floral family but with woody facets and for me, it is that which makes it an incredible scent. Gold Fresh Couture has top notes of Yellow Mandarine Orpur®, Pear and Rhubarb Granita, White Vine Peach which it give it an incredible fruity blast as the middle notes of Jasmine, Mahonial, Golden Chain Orchid (Scenttrek®) brings about the floral notes which come together with the fruity notes to give this fragrance one amazing scent before the base notes of Precious Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla, Akigalawood give a dark and warm woody subtleness which, for me, makes this scent and one that I couldn't fail to not love instantly.

On the skin, what I love about this fragrance is that it comes into its own as it starts to dry down.  The immediate burst of fruit when combined with the rest of the notes are just delightful and for me, it is a scent which lasts all day and is not one I need to re-apply mid-afternoon which is quite some staying power and it is also a scent I can still catch a sniff of the following day on my clothes.  Without a doubt, this is my favourite fragrance within the Moschino collection and it is available in 30ml (£42), 50ml (£60) and 100ml (£80) and you can find it in places such as House of Fraser, Feelunique, Escentual and all other know fragrance stores nationwide.

Have you tried any of the Moschino fragrances?

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Fragrance Gift Sets from Ghost

Like most people I love a new fragrance and over the last year, Ghost is a brand I have really got to know and love.  Within their fragrance range there is something for everything whether you like sweet, florals, fruity or even a mixture of scents.  This Christmas Ghost have got an array of gifts for every budget and here are some of them.

What I do love about Ghost fragrances is their bottles. Each and every one of them is different and tells its own story which works alongside the scent.

First up is Ghost Sweetheart and it comes beautifully presented inside a peachy pink coloured box and accompanying the fragrance is a matching candle.  This is a first for me. I love candles and I like to choose them according to the season or my mood, but for a fragrance to release one to match a scent, I am loving the idea of.

Ghost Sweetheart is described as being a very feminine and fresh, spontaneous and sweet, created to bring you closer to an image of real love. It is a mixture of gentle, sweet, innocent aromas, new love. The fragrance is a floral-oriental one, which elevates the spirit of contemporary, modern, young woman.  

It has top notes of Spearmint, Lemon and Pineapple, Heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Lily of the Valley and base notes of Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Caramel.  Putting them all together you have an incredible long lasting scent, of which the candle is an identical match.

If you still haven't got you Secret Santa gift or are still looking for some Stocking Fillers then Ghost have some great options.  First up there is the Eclipse Tree Hanging Gift Set which comes with a 10ml bottle of the fragrance and a gold moon shaped keyring which is really cute.

The fragrance is described as being one which will awaken the senses and evoke a feeling of femininity. Eclipse, resonant of the light of the sun, evokes feelings of carefree abandon. Get lost in the moment and lift your spirits with this intoxicating and addictive fruity-floral fragrance.  With top notes of Bergamot, Marigold, Mixed fruits. Heart Notes of Lotus, Freesia, Rose and Base Notes of both Amber and Musk, it is an incredibly beautiful scent and one which lasts a really long time once applied.

The final gift in this little trio is another Stocking Filler Tree Bauble set and this time it contains a cute little 10ml bottle of fragrance and a stunning nude nail polish.

The Fragrance which has top notes of lily, white rose and Indian ambrette seed are heightened with smoked incense, jasmine and sandalwood, while base notes of spiced amber, musk and vanilla orchid give a relaxed intimacy.  Of all the Ghost fragrances this one if my favourite, the scent of white rose being the dominant note for me makes it just stunning.

If any of these have taken your fancy then you can find all of these and much more right here with prices starting at just £8!

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Perfume - BeautyQueenUK Gift Guide 2017

Whilst perfume can be quite a personal choice and not every perfume suits every skin type, there is something quite special about being given a new bottle of perfume.  So as part of my gift guide series, I have chosen some of my favourite fragrances of 2017 and put this post together.  Some of these fragrances will have featured before and I have linked to the full post and others have a post in my scheduling.

As always with fragrances, there is always a lot to choose from and I introduced readers to a new service from The Fragrance Shop called Scent Addict, which would also make a really nice gift.

Babe - Babe was launched in 1976 and it became Fabergé's largest selling women's fragrance worldwide in its first year of issue.  It received two awards in 1977 from the Fragrance Foundation including Most Successful Introduction of a Women's Fragrance in Popular Distribution and Best Advertising Campaign for Women's Fragrance. The Babe fragrance became popular in 1977 and remained so throughout the 1980's. 

The original products came in a vast array of styles and types of packaging. Babe opens with a fresh burst of lavender, aldehydes and hyacinth offering radiance and energy. A bouquet of exquisite and elegant flowers (rose, ylang, violet, orris and lily) exhales vitality and colorfulness. The end note is a refined woody scent of warm sandalwood rounded by sensual solar accord, moss and ambrette that leave on the skin a gracious and delightful trail. It costs just £24.99 and you can find it HERE.

Babe Power - The fragrance that is outselling all others and one I expected to really dislike but shockingly absolutely love. From Missguided who are better known for their clothing range, a rose gold can, which actually looks like an energy drinks can, contains a scent which sits in the fruity floral family and has some interesting notes.

The fragrance opens with the top notes of grapefruit zest, sour cherry, pink pepper, crisp apple, pineapple and rhubarb which offer quite the opening because it is one that is sharp, fruity and one that is quite tropical.  The Heart notes of orange blossom, peony and jasmine lend a floral side to the fragrance which opens it to the base notes of vanilla, candy floss, sensual musk, amber crystals which should make it an overpowering sweet scent, but instead it is quite the reverse as the candyfloss holds its own, the heart notes are still quite evident.  You can find Babe Power priced at £28 HERE and honestly, it is incredible.

Ella by Ted Baker - Over the yeard Ted Baker have had some incredible fragrances and Ella happens to be one of my favourites.  It features top notes of Bergamot and Cassis which give it a fruity scent to start with before the heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose capture an incredible floral scent and finally the enticing base notes of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla settle the fragrance down and bring around a hint of muskiness.

I really love the packaging for this fragrance. Inside a black box, neatly decorated with Rose Gold Lettering is a black to grey ombre bottle with a Rose Gold Lid and neatly etched on the bottle is the name Ella Rose. Retailing for around £18 HERE.

Love Lily from Accessorize - This fragrance is quite the surprise and a good one. If you love Floral Fruity fragrances then this is one for you. It opens with top notes of raspberry and orange, invigorated with a zesty accord of bergamot. At its heart, Muguet (lily of the valley) combined with Jasmine work together to add a fresh and floral depth. Then there are the base notes of aromatic musks and sweet vanilla which settle the scent down but still allow all of those notes to come through.

What I like about this fragrance is how light and fresh it is, one that can be worn through spring into summer. The bottle with its hexagonal glass shape and flower cap add to the cuteness of the design. Retailing for £18.50 HERE.

Scandal by Jean-Paul Gaultier - Sitting with the Oriental Fragrances, the first thing you notice about Scandal is the legs that sit on top of the bottle and are quite the show stopper. 

On a first spritz it is incredibly fruity, but with top notes of Blood Orange and Grapefruit, it wasn't unexpected.  As it settles on the skin the heart notes of Honey and Gardenia come to life and it brings about a slight, but not too overpowering sweetness as it also allows the floralness of the Gardenia to seep through.  The base note of Patchouli brings an earthiness to the fragrance and intertwines between the floral and fruity notes to create what is just a beautiful scent.  This is a first for me and a JPG scent and I simply adore it, it is priced at £37 HERE.

Signoria Misterosa by Salvatore Ferragamo - Is a fragrance which is described as being one which celebrates chic young women creating a unique style signature of timeless modernity, creativity and a hint of audacity. This is a first for me from the Ferragamo range and I wasn't too sure whether or not I would like it, but as it features within my gift guide, I think we can all accept that I love it.  

The fragrance opening is one which can best be described as both fresh and bitter as the notes of wild blackberries and neroli which are quite a striking opening. Heart notes of both Orange blossom and sensual tuberose add to the fruity character of the scent whilst Patchouli, while black vanilla mousse which is the base notes bring about a sense of warmth but it is ultimately the top notes which are the stand out within this scent. Housed in an elegant bottle accentuated with bow detailing this scent retails for around £50 and you can find it HERE and HERE.

This is Her from Zadig & Voltaire - The fragrance I have worn the most in 2017 and one I just absolutely adore and reviewed HERE. he female fragrance is described as being sensual, free and jauntily. The woody, floral and gourmand This is Her, signed by perfumer duo Sidonie Lancesseur and Michel Almairac, contains notes of pink pepper, Sambac jasmine, milky chestnut cream, vanilla and sandalwood. 

As a scent it is cosy, it is sweet, it is indulgent and most definitely unique. I love that it smells so totally different to anything else I currently own or have tried and on the skin, it starts out being quite floral until the fragrance settles and is mixed with vanilla and sandalwood it becomes just beautiful and I cannot get enough of it. Impressively it is one of those scents which lasts all day without the need to re-apply and it can still be smelt the following day if it is applied to clothing. You can find it HERE priced between £30 and £50.

Failing that, if you do have someone who is obsessed with fragrances and you want to get them something a little different, then my post HERE on the new #ScentAddict concept from The Fragrance Shop might just be it.

I would love to know which fragrances you have on your wishlist.

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