My Perfume Collection Part One

My Perfume Collection Part One

I've decided to split this blog into two halves with the next one following next Monday 23rd May. This will include a selection of my favourite perfumes from my own personal collection, including what the websites say about them and my verdict.

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede

What the website says: The essence of charm. Peonies in voluptuous bloom, exquisitely fragile. Flirtatious with the juicy bite of red apple and the opulence of jasmine, rose and gillyflower. Mingling with the sensuality of soft, blush suede, luxurious and seductive.

My Verdict: This perfume may be the most expensive in my collection but it also happens to be one of my all time favourites. This is largely down to the help I received in the Jo Malone store when I first went looking for a fragrance that suited me. Not only did they really listen to and take into account my preferences but they also managed to match me to a perfume that I continuously get compliments on and have continued to repurchase again and again. The price tag is well worth it as it also happens to be one of my longest lasting perfumes too.

Victoria Beckham Intimately Beckham

What the websites say: Enter the luxurious world of Victoria Beckham with the beautifully floral scent of Intimately. The romantic aroma of fresh flowers dominates this fragrance, with top notes of citrusy bergamot and pure rose petals giving way to sweet tuberose and lily. This beautiful floral bouquet slowly opens up to muskier tones of sandalwood and smooth vanilla, offering a sense of seductive elegance which lingers on your skin.

My verdict: This perfume was brought as a gift for me and I'd never considered purchasing this before being gifted it. But now I've had it in my collection for about a year I'd say it's definitely grown on me. Whilst it's not a perfume I'd reach for daily, it's the kind of scent I'd reach for if I was fancying switching up my scent a bit. The price is very reasonable and the product is very good value for money. I'd class this as more of a clean and fresh summer scent than an all season perfume but each to their own.

DKNY Be Delicious

What the websites say: DKNY Be Delicious is a fresh, sophisticated fragrance from the heart of New York City. Be Delicious opens up with crisp and edgy top notes including American apple, crisp green cucumber and sparkling grapefruit. The middle notes are sweet and sinful with magnolia, tuberose. white muguet, rose and violet. In the base, sandalwood and white amber round out the scent with an innocent and sexy appeal.

My verdict: Once again this perfume was gifted to me. Having never tried a DKNY fragrance before I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It's unlike any other perfume I've ever owned as you can really smell the apple tones in it, but at the same time it's not too overpowering. Despite the high price tag I'd once again say the fragrance is well worth the money as it's long lasting and offers different layers of scent that couldn't be emulated elsewhere.

Beyoncé Heat Rush  

What the websites say: Beyoncé Heat Rush shines, sparkles and excites the moment it touches the skin. Surrounded by a luminous fragrant aura, the woman who wears it feels instantly effervescent and alive. Sensual and bright, the scent lights up a room just as Beyoncé captivates with her presence.

Top notes: Passion fruit, blood orange and Brazilian Cherry.

Heart: Yellow tiger orchid, mango blossom and orange hibiscus.

Base notes: Teakwood, honey amber and a mush accord that is inspired by the sunsets in Brazil.

My verdict: Despite the overly-dramatic description the websites give of this fragrance underneath all the bravado this is actually a brilliant fragrance. This happens to be my all time favourite celebrity fragrance and you get brilliant value for your money. This fragrance is up there in my all time favourites alongside Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede. This is the perfume I wear everyday as I don't worry about it running out due to the fact that it is so reasonably priced to repurchase. It's yet another fragrance that I get compliments on when I wear it.

And that concludes the first part of my perfume collection. If you enjoyed this post please check back next Monday 23rd May for my second part.

Many thanks

Caitlin xo