fragrance reviews


Van Cleef and Arpels Orchidee Vanille edp review

pictured: Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidee Vanille edp / pink nail polish /

Who doesn’t love a beautiful vanilla fragrance? I know I do! In fact, this one by Van Cleef & Arpels is absolutely extraordinary.

To be frank, my bottle is ten years old. I have a lot of perfume, which is why it looks used in my photo, but not completely empty. I store my perfumes in a cool, dark closet to preserve them. So, when people say perfume has an expiration, or that it goes bad, the bottle has to be really old or stored incorrectly. My bottle of Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidee Vanille edp smells just as beautiful today as the day I originally purchased it.

This version of vanilla by Van Cleef & Arpels is smooth, warm, and long lasting. It is a timeless fragrance you can wear all year long, in any weather. The citrus notes make it ideal in warm weather while the warm vanilla and woods make it ideal in cool weather. Orchidee Vanille works in any season, making it a fabulous vanilla investment fragrance. Love that!

  • Top Notes: Mandarin, Lychee
  • Middle notes: Bitter Almond, Bulgarian rose, violet
  • Base notes: Vanilla adsolute, cedarwood, tonka bean, white musk

Not all fragrances are made with top quality ingredients. You can rest assured Van Cleef & Arpels uses the best ingredients in the industry, resulting in not only a beautiful fragrance experience, but also a long lasting, investment bottle filled with everything that’s fabulous about fragrance. After all, my bottle is a decade old, and it smells perfect; and lasts all day on my skin! Love!

I’m all about a beautiful scent, and also quality. Which is why Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidee Vanille edp is my favorite vanilla fragrance. It is also why I do own other eau de parfum’s from Van Cleef & Arpels, so stay tuned for another review!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Hermes 24 Faubourg edp review

hermes 24 foubourg edp review

pictured: Hermes 24 Foubourg edp / pink nail polish /

It has come to my attention that I have perfume I never reviewed on the blog! How did this happen? Never fear, I am going to fix this oversight! You will see me reviewing a few bottles over the course of this summer.

I purchased my first bottle of Hermes 24 Foubourg edp sometime in the 1990s. This is a classic woody floral from a time when leaving a trail was everything. If you use more than one spray, you will leave a trail with this fragrance! So, in modern times, one spray is perfect and makes this timeless fragrance as modern perfume can be. Love that!

Do you love a timeless woody floral? I sure do! Hermes 24 Foubourg edp offers a warm fragrance experience which is long lasting, classic, and comforting. The notes in Hermes 24 Foubourg edp include white flowers, orange blossom, and jasmine along with an amber and vanilla base. The result is outstanding. If you love a warm, woody floral, this eau de parfum is a must-have in your fragrance collection.

As a warm woody floral, I prefer Hermes 24 Foubourg edp in the fall, winter, and spring. But, it does work well on cooler summer days. This is a classic fragrance which can be worn throughout the year, and transcends the test of time and fragrance trends. Love that!

So, if you are looking for the perfect, timeless woody floral, look no further! Hermes 24 Foubourg edp is the perfect investment to wear now and forever. Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Chance Chanel Eau Splendide edp review

pictured: Chanel Chance Eau Splendide edp / summer nail polish /

Chanel has a fabulous new fragrance, and I am here for it! I haven’t worn a fruity floral perfume in quite some time, so this new fragrance one from Chanel is incredibly amazing to have been able to capture my attention. Love!

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide edp is a not-too-sweet fruity floral with top notes of raspberry, rose and violet. The heart of the fragrance is rose geranium with a base of powdery iris, musk and cedar. I always love how smooth a fragrance is with musk as a base. It balances the fruit and florals, keeping them from getting sticky sweet. This is a beautiful blend of notes, balanced perfectly. I am in love!

If you are looking for the perfect warm weather fragrance, or a fabulous gift, you have found the perfect eau de parfum! I plan to wear Chanel Chance Eau Splendide edp everyday this spring and summer. Love it!

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Are you looking for the perfect fruity floral? Let me know what you think!

XOXO
Cathy