My Perfume Collection Part Two

My Perfume Collection Part Two

 

Firstly I'd like to start this post with an apology. I'm extremely sorry that this post has come to you over a week late but the circumstances were unavoidable as there's been a few dramas in my life recently. I sincerely hope you accept my apology and take my assurance that my posts will go back to being regular from this point onwards.

 

Now on with my rambling I go....

 

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

 

What the websites say: Discover Black Opium, the new eau de toilette by YSL. The hedonistic black coffee note of the original Black Opium scent is transformed into an ultra-luminous green coffee accord with a heart of jasmine tea on a sensual base of sensual patchouli, white woods and musk. Black Opium eau de toilette comes dressed in a glittering bottle of deepest pink diamond-dust finish for rock edge and modern glamour, with a radiant rose gold glass heart for soft femininity.

 

My verdict: Personally this is the first scent I've ever tried of YSL's and I wasn't disappointed. I first decided to try it after reading the mixed reviews on the perfume that were splashed all over the internet. I was curious to which side I'd be on. I went in with a non-biased opinion having no previous affinity to the brand and was pleasantly surprised by the scent that greeted me so much so that all sensibility and thoughts on price etc went out of my head and I bought it on the spot. I have since repurchased the perfume and will continue to do so.

 

Ed Hardy Villain For Women 

 

 

What the websites say: Playfully splashing in the sea waters, she tempts you in with succulent lickable fruits with their sweet juiciness and vibrant colour. Ed Hardy Villain For Women is overpowering, yet astoundingly feminine like the petals of delicate flowers. The strength of her hold on you is uncontrollable as if bound by roots and woods. Lost in her world of the deep blue sea, yet still enchanted with her kisses as sweet and addicting as crème brulee.

 

My verdict: Despite the rather creepy and garish description of this perfume I actually rather like it. It's the kind of perfume that smells slightly different to me every time I smell it. I find that some of the notes are more predominant at times making this a very interesting perfume to own. I feel like I pick up a new note every time I spray this (and I'm certainly no perfume expert). I have to admit though that if I had actually read the description before purchasing the perfume I probably would've been put off. It holds great value for money and has seemed to have lasted and held its own in my collection.

 

Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Lil' Angel

 

 

What the websites say: Gwen Stefani launches new Harajuku dolls in autumn 2010 named Wicked Style this time, dedicated to the wild fashion of Tokyo streets, especially Takeshita-Dori. Every girl has a "wicked style" on her own, expressed by cheerful coloured hair, clothes and super cute shoes.

Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Lil' Angel is a sparkling floral fragrance, made from plum, champagne, bergamot, pomelo, lotus, rose leaves, water lily, sateen wood, amber and musk. Lil' Angel follows the gothic fashion, with dark makeup and clothes.

 

My verdict: I was first drawn to this collection by their bottles. The packaging was unlike anything I'd ever seen before and I loved the style and concept of the fragrance range. This one stood out in the range for me as I absolutely fell in love with the fragrance. I've used this perfume sparingly overtime as I didn't want it to run out knowing that it now seems rather hard to get hold of. I wish that I'd brought more of the collection back when I first brought it. I'm going to continue to keep this in my collection and use it sparingly in the hope that I'll never run out (I know it'll eventually happen no matter how careful I am. I'm in denial right now though okay haha)

 

Britney Spears Cosmic Radiance  

 

 

What the websites say: Cosmic Radiance was a completely new perfume which arrived on the market in 2011, in a flacon with the same design as the previous year's Radiance. Created of black and glittery transparent surfaces reminiscent of gems, a small dose of elegance and femininity is added by the pink colour on the neck of the bottle.

Cosmic Radiance is inspired by a star which twinkles brighter than all the other stars- a star of distant galaxy, far away from this world. The composition of Britney's new cosmic glow begins with strong and optimistic citruses, with a refreshing, glittery red bouquet opening its fragrant petals in the very heart of the composition. The base notes twinkle and add warmth with amber, soft vanilla and creamy sandalwood.

 

My verdict: I was drawn to this perfume a few years ago in duty free on my way back from France. I'd previously tried Curious from Britney Spears and really liked it. So with that and the fact that it was a rather cheap buy in duty free I grabbed myself a bottle. I was once again very happy with the perfume inside as well as the simple design of the bottle. It's not a perfume that I regularly reach for but it's the type of fragrance that reminds me of holidays and happy times. In fact smelling it for this blog post has once again cemented its affection and place in my perfume collection and I'm sure it will get a lot more use from now on. 

 

If you've made it this far thank you once again for your support and this concludes my perfume collection (for now anyway as it seems to be ever-growing)

 

Many Thanks

Caitlin xo