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Bon Parfumeur 402 Guilty Vanilla review

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I love a good vanilla perfume, and 402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur is the perfect version. Don’t be mistaken, this is not a simple vanilla fragrance, it is complex and grown up; perfect for anyone who not only loves vanilla but enjoys and appreciates artistic fragrance. Love!

Let’s dive into the notes in this perfume.

Top notes: almond blossom, icing sugar, almond

Middle notes: vanilla, caramel, jasmine

Base notes: musk, benzion, sandalwood

This combination creates a beautiful, long lasting dry-down which offers a vanilla gourmand fragrance experience without being sweet and sticky. It is smooth, clean, fresh, and ideal. Love it!

Although I purchased the 30ml size, I can already tell I will need to order the larger size next time. I am going through this bottle rather quickly; it’s so good!

So, if you are looking for the perfect, complex vanilla, this is it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Zara Vibrant Caramel edp review

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pictured: Zara Vibrant Caramel edp / holiday nail polish / holiday top coat /

Who doesn’t like a heavier scent for a night out on the town? I know I do! This fruity gourmand from Zara combines bergamot, mandarin orange, apple blossom, vanilla, and praline for smooth fragrance experience perfect for the evening hours. Love!

Vibrant Caramel from Zara offers a warm fragrance experience perfect for the evening as well as cooler days during the fall and winter months. It’s a simple dry down which allows you to experience the fruity gourmand scent the entire day.

This sweet fragrance comes in a 3oz bottle which makes a fabulous holiday gift, or gift for any occasion. Love that!

So, if you love a sweet gourmand, perfect for the evening hours, this is the one!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Zara Cocoa Sunset edp review

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pictured: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp / nail polish / top coat /

Did you know Zara sells perfume? This was totally new information to me a few weeks ago. I can’t believe I didn’t know; especially since I love shopping there! But, I digress. . . let’s chat about this gourmand fragrance from Zara!

Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a sweet gourmand which is filled with bakery scents. Zara doesn’t break down which notes are top, middle, and base, but they do list them out for us. The main notes in Cocoa Sunset edp include whipped cream, milk chocolate, passion fruit, vanilla, and peach. When I first sprayed Cocoa Sunset edp, I immediately noticed the whipped cream and vanilla. As for the fruity notes, I did not detect them. This eau de parfum acted like a true gourmand and was sweet, without being too sweet, for the full day.

I am always suspicious of scents which are priced low. Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is priced under $50 for the 100ml bottle. I was surprised at how good the fragrance smelled. It did not smell like a perfume priced under $50. Love that!

Another note: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is long lasting. One spray was perfect and lasted from 7am until 10pm when I hit the hay. This is good news because I find it annoying when a fragrance doesn’t last. This one lasts! Love!

Cocoa Sunset edp is reminiscent of the gourmand fragrances we enjoyed back in the 1990s. I love that it only needs one spray to last all day. This is a fabulous gourmand fragrance, and I find myself reaching for it often.

Since Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a warm gourmand, it is perfect in cooler weather. This is the perfect edp to wear now during the fall season, and throughout winter, the holidays and earl spring. It will also make a great gift this holiday season. Love that!

Stay tuned for more fragrance reviews!

XOXO

Cathy