The Library of Fragrance

Going back about a year ago, an exciting new brand was gearing up for a big launch (which I'd been a little bit involved with), that brand is The Library of Fragrance.  It launched around the time I had Squidge, and as you can imagine, most things that happened in the world around that time passed me by.

They have a range of around 100 difference fragrances for you to pick from, each one being a single scent, so you can mix and match, layering scents to create your own unique and bespoke scent. 

There's a massive range of scent types, from floral ones like the cherry blossom one I have and honeysuckle (my favourite ever scent in anything!), to mint choc chip ice cream (food scents) & marshmallow and even scents like Playdoh!  I can imagine that'll be one you want to sniff before you buy it!  From the two scents I have, I can say that they both smell just like their name, which only makes me want the honeysuckle one more :)

They're not quite as long wearing as my normal perfume (Lacoste Touch of Pink), I tend to spritz twice a day and that'll give me a nice fragrance for the bulk of the day, so not bad at all.  Each bottle is 30ml and costs £15, so fairly priced. Each of the scents can happily be worn alone too, that's how I wear the cherry blossom one (which is such a beautiful scent). 

I think these would make a lovely collection, especially if you collect a range, so a few of the floral ones, or a few of the theme outdoors ones (i.e ocean, mountain air and salt air) and then layer them up for something really different.  I love the bottles too, they're really neat and angular which makes them really neat to organise.  All in all I've been really impressed with these and will definitely be expanding my collection!

You can find The Library of Fragrance for sale in Boots, and on their official website.

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JO MALONE | Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Until this bottle landed on my doorstep, I was a Jo Malone virgin and I can very proudly say, now I'm not :)  There's so much hype in the blogging world with Jo Malone fragrance, I knew they were very special and not for the budget buyer, but never smelling one, I didn't know what the fuss was about.

When I opened the envelope to reveal the box, I loved just how simple and sophisticated the packaging was, I knew it had to be something special inside. When I reached in and took the lid off the cologne, and read the 'Wood Sage & Sea Salt' I couldn't possibly imagine what the scent would be like.  When I opened the lid and spritzed myself, I was really pleasantly surprised.  It's delicately sweet, floral and aromatic, really smelling like the freshness of the sea.

Tasting notes

Top: Ambrette Seeds

Heart: Sea Salt

Base: Sage

You definitely get the dryness and warmth of the sage coming through too - I'm guessing the main note I can smell is the Ambrette Seeds which remind me of a musky, almost patchouli sort of scent (very pleasant).  I love how earthy and wholesome this smells, while still smelling elegant, feminine and both slightly sweet and floral.  As much as I try to describe this scent, I think Jo Malone describe it the best:

"Escape the everyday along the windswept shore.

Waves breaking white, the air fresh with sea salt and spray.

Alive with the mineral scent of the rugged cliffs.

Mingling with the woody earthiness of sage.

Lively, spirited and totally joyful."

I honestly think that describes the scent beautifully.  If you're ever within walking distance of a Jo Malone fragrance, I urge you to have a wiff, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with just how lovely this is (plus, in Fleur de Forces' latest video, she'd mentioned she had been wearing this scent too) ;)

If you're not able to get to a stockist, you can shop the perfume here - the 30ml bottle (pictured) is £40.

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The Fine Fragrance Body Spray

For women 'Awe'

Once this was in my mitts I chucked it in my bag, ready for times during the day when I can't smell my perfume anymore, and wanted to smell all fragrant again.  Luckily most of the perfume I wear is long lasting, but that doesn't mean I remember to put it on everyday - that's where Q's 'Awe' steps in.  Whilst I didn't get any compliments from random people, the hubby really did like the smell of it, maybe that's because he was wearing the man version of it, so his nose was already attuned to it :)  Either way, I really like it and would definitely buy it again, especially considering it's so cheap (£2.29*)

Q describes it as "citrus floral aroma opening with top notes of bergamot and Sicilian lemon followed by a green tea accord. The floral heart is dominated by a Summer freesia bouquet supported by a rich smooth background of cedarwood, amber and musk."

For men 'Invigorate'

We were in the car last night and I was quizzing him about it - typical for a man I got a 3 word response 'I like it' - so of course I asked him to elaborate!  He said that it 'lingered' for a long time (I can vouch for this, after him spraying it on about 7:30am, I could still smell it on him about 9pm) and smelled more refined than the likes of Lynx (more grown up).  He said he'd definitely buy it again and was really surprised when I told him it only costs £2.29*.

Q describes it as "clean, fragrant topnotes warm on the skin evolving into deep base notes for confident all over body fragrance and freshness. An aromatic, enlivening woody fragrance with chypre elements and a floral violet facet."

So if you're looking for an alternative to Impulse and Lynx, and want something a little more sophisticated, it's worth giving this a sniff next time in Boots :)

This months Biggest-Pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Jaina from Which Beauty Box UK

 

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