*Oriflame Be The Legend EDT

Hello my darlings! I am back... finally. :) Again, I will be posting multiple posts per day, because as I've said before I really have soooo many things to review. Hopefully I will end up spamming you with plenty of great posts (this time for real - it didn't really work out last time).

Anyhew... let's start with the first product on my 'to review' list - Oriflame's Be The Legend EDT. If you think it looks like a man's fragrance you are correct. So, why are you reviewing it Maja, I hear you ask. Well... because I know how I want my man to smell. :) No, but seriously... hubby and I joined forces and brought you a collective review of both our thoughts on this product.

First let's talk about the packaging - a gorgeous black glass bottle that looks and feels more expensive than it is (the bottle actually reminds me a bit of Illamasqua's Freak 30 ml bottle). The cap opens up nicely and doesn't feel gimmicky at all.

Now let's talk about the scent, shall we... It's described as an aromatic fruity scent that consists of green apple, leather and tonka bean notes. I can't really say that I smell all of those things, but I do really like the scent. On first 'spritz' it's nothing special, but when it settles down, it develops beautifully and becomes a real 'manly man' fragrance, not really fruity (at least to my nose).

The longevity is not the best, but I really wouldn't expect it from an EDT and from a fragrance that is so affordable. :)

So, what does hubby think of this fragrance? His exact words were 'Yeah, it's nice... I like it' *spray spray spray* But if I were you, I wouldn't be to hung up on his opinion. I think if I were to buy him Spicebomb from Viktor & Rolf, he would probably say the exact same thing. :) He's just so simple and uncomplicated... and that's why I love him.

Anyway... you can get this beautiful fragrance at your local Oriflame distributor / representative or online. It's curently on sale for 19.49 € here. :)

Illamasqua Freak perfume

Hello my lovelies! Today I'll be finally talking to you about my (current) favorite perfume - Illamasqua's Freak. I got this back in January when Illamasqua had some awesome discounts and offers on their site. I grabbed the 'coffret' gift set for an amazing price. The set had this perfume in it plus a gorgeous nail polish (Baptiste) and an eye pencil as well (review coming soon).

I bought this perfume on a whim. I was dying to try one of Illamasqua's perfumes but the Scarab version was a bit out of my league (it's just so darn expensive) so I opted for this little fella. Because I wasn't sure how I would feel about it, I decided to buy the gift set with the 30 ml version of the perfume in it, as a test run.

When I finally got the set and took the first sniff of this perfume I was a bit disappointed, to be honest. I sprayed it on my wrist, gave it a few seconds, smelled it and went 'oh...' Then I went ahead and took some pictures for my blog and did some things around the flat and... I started to smell nice, like really nice. I took a sniff at my wrist again and I was very happy with what I was smelling. :) It seemed like it just took a bit to develop on my skin to it's full potential.

This is a really unique fragrance and I can totally understand how some people can hate it and some people (like me) absolutely love it. I wouldn't necessarily call this perfume Freak, because it's not quite that 'weird' or that 'freaky', but it is definitely a gorgeous, unique scent. It's composed of opium, artemisia and belladonna (top notes), datura, night blooming cereus and hemlock (middle notes), incense, myrhh and agarwood/oud (bottom notes). The scent is mostly described as balsamic, white floral, smoky and fresh spicy. I couldn't agree more with that description. On me it smells very balsamic and smoky and a bit spicy as well, gorgeous really. :)

I've been wearing it (exclusively) ever since I got it (I literally haven't used any other perfume) and I'm already half way through it. Every single time I wear it, people compliment me or want to know what I'm wearing, so... I guess that's a good sign right? :) The staying power is fantastic on me - I spray it over my body but I also spray it on my hair (don't worry... I spray it over my head and let it fall gently on my hair). Using this 'technique' (like it's really a technique...) my hair can smell of the perfume for days, DAYS (basically until I wash it).

I am head over heals for this perfume and I'm already dreading the day I ran out of it. But on the bright side I am definitely going to purchase the full size next time and the full size also has a stunning bottle (though this 30 ml bottle is also gorgeous and feels really heavy). 

So, what are your thoughts on this perfume? Love it, hate it, want it? :)

Elizabeth Arden PROVOCATIVE INTERLUDE perfume

Hello my lovely readers! Today I'll be reviewing the 3rd and last perfume I got the last time I shopped at Cheapsmells.com. If you haven't yet, go check out the two other perfumes I already reviewed - Lolita Lempicka and Estee Lauder Sensuous. I'm really happy with all three perfumes I got and they were all blind buys based on information and reviews from Fragrantica.com. :D

I stumbled across this perfume whilst browsing around Cheapsmells.com. It seemed interesting so I looked it up on Fragrantica.com. The main note that attracted me to this perfume was white chocolate and when I read a few reviews saying you can really smell the chocolate, the chocaholic inside me said I need to have it. :) I was deciding a few days between different perfumes and when I finally went to make my order, this perfume wasn't available any more. I was really bummed because I really wanted it so I decided to wait with my order. The perfume was restocked in a couple of weeks and I grabbed it right away. :) But was it worth it?

Yep! It's a gorgeous perfume. I would almost dare to say it's the best out of the three I bought, though I love them all and every one is special in its own way. :) I can actually smell certain notes in this perfume. Of course I can smell notes in other perfumes as well, but I can rarely pin-point which one I'm smelling at the beginning, middle or end. When I spritz this perfume on my skin I firstly smell fruits, orchid and champagne. When it settles down it becomes a really cozy, luxurious, gourmand scent, as the chocolate and musk come out to play. :) Really nice!

I love the design of the bottle - a clear glass bottle with purple lace running down the sides. The only part I don't like is the cap which can be a bit hard to pull off, but that's really nothing that important. I absolutely love the price of this perfume - I paid 19,44 € for 100 ml.

"Created by Carlos Benaim and Loc Dong Provocative Interlude is described as a modern oriental with gourmand accents. The top notes are a blend of Champagne and white berries, highlighted with guava leaf. These lead to a heart of sunset orchid, rose petals and mango flower. The base features a white chocolate accord, teamed with cashmere musk and redwood."

Top notes: FRUITS, CHAMPAGNE, GUAVA

Middle notes: ROSE, MANGO BLOSSOM, ORCHID

Base notes: CASHMERE MUSK, WHITE CHOCOLATE, MAHOGANY

What do you think of this perfume, is it right up your alley or not so much?

Estee Lauder Sensuous perfume

Hello my lovely readers! Today I have for you a little review of another perfume I got a couple of months ago. As usual, I got this perfume at Cheapsmells.com. It's THE place for me when I'm on the hunt for new perfumes - great prices, lots of sales and offers. :)

Again, as usual, I always decide to buy a certain perfume after I read everything about it on Fragrantica.com. :) I decide, if I would like a perfume based on reviews of other people and notes the perfume has in it. I'm into heavy, strong perfumes, so vanilla, honey, pralines, spices are some of the things I like in a perfume. I don't really like fresh, floral, fruity perfumes. I mean, I don't mind if there are flowers or fruits in a perfume, I just don't like it, if a perfume smells too floral or fruity. :) 

Ok Maja, we get it already, now tell us more about this perfume will you? :D

Well, I can tell that I'm very happy with this perfume. It's a gorgeous fragrance. It's very special in my opinion. Without trying to describe the scent too much, I would say that it is definitely a balmy, soft scent. I can't really say I smell the honey or any of the flowers, or the mandarin orange, I just smell pure loveliness. :) When you first spray it on your skin it can be quite intense, but it settles down so beautifully. Every time I wear it, I get tons of compliments so that tells you something as well. I think it's a great summer scent but I would wear it any time of the year, day or night. I also love the bottle - it's simple yet beautiful. The glass botle has waves through it (like sand waves) and the cap is a beautiful rose gold color. 

I am already itching to get both the Nude and Noir version of this perfume since I like this one so much. I got this 30 ml bottle for 25 €, which I think is a great price for such a gorgeous perfume.

"Warm. Luminous. Feminine. A modern new definition of sensuality. Confident and elegant. A rich sensuous core of Molten Woods and Amber, surrounded by atmospheric florals, Pepper, Mandarin Orange Pulp and Honey."

Top notes: JASMINE, MAGNOLIA, LILY

Middle notes: AMBER, WOODSY NOTES, YLANG-YLANG

Base notes: SANDALWOOD, MANDARIN ORANGE, PEPPER, WHITE HONEY

What do you think of this perfume, have you tried it or any other Estee Lauder perfumes? Which is your favorite summer scent?

Lolita Lempicka perfume

Hello my lovelies! Today I'll be talking about a new perfume that has joined my collection. I bought this perfume along with two others from Cheapsmells, at the end of May. Did I really need three more perfumes? Probably not... but I got them anyway. :)

As most of my perfumes, I bought this perfume based on the notes and description of the scent on Fragrantica (I love that site). I was expecting it to be quite unusual and it is, but in a very good way. :) It's a very powerful, heavy perfume (just the way I like them). I won't even try to describe the scent but, if I could describe it in one word I would say it's sexy, really sexy. :D I wear it during the day or at night, but I think a lot of women would find it too strong for daytime wear, especially if you're used to lighter, fresher perfumes. Staying power is really good and it last a very long time on your clothes.

I absolutely love the packaging and the bottle which looks like an apple from a fairy tale - blue with light blue and golden leaves on it. :) The most interesting part of the bottle for me, is that you press down on the stem of the apple to spritz out the perfume. When I first got it I was trying to pull it off, open the cap of the perfume, before I realized how it works. :)

All in all I'm really happy with this perfume. :) I got the 30 ml Eau de parfum spray for 22.11 € which I think is a pretty decent price (I don't know how much it costs in stores, but on the site it said the RRP is 39.22 €).

Released in 1997, Lolita Lempicka for Women is a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance that has a blend of exotic liquorice, vanilla, florals and musk. It is recommended for daytime wear.

Top notes: IVY, STAR ANISE, VIOLET

Middle notes: IRIS, AMARYLLIS, LICORICE, ORRIS ROOT, CHERRY

Base notes: TONKA BEAN, VANILLA, VETIVER, WHITE MUSK, PRALINE

What do you think of this perfume? Have it, want it, hate it? Which is your favorite perfume? Let me know in the comments bellow. :)

Britney Spears Fantasy perfume

I got this beautiful perfume from my brother for my birthday (he has great taste in fragrances). I was actually looking to buy a Britney Spears perfume but was still deciding which one to get and then I got this one. :)

"The fantasy begins with an enticing mix of lush red lychee, golden quince, and exotic kiwi. A playful tease with a delicious trail of temptation, laced with yummy cupcake accord, jasmine petals, and sexy white chocolate orchid. As the story ends a spell is cast with a surprising finish of creamy musk, enchanted orris root, and sensual woods."

Top notes: kiwi, quince, red litchi

Middle notes: white chocolate, orchid, cupcake, jasmin

Base notes: musk, woodsy notes, orris root

I really like this perfume though I have to say I probably wouldn't buy it myself, if I smelled it in a store. The initial scent I get from it is very fruity and tropical which just isn't my cup of tea (I love heavy, sweet and spicy perfumes). But over time it starts to really develop and you begin to smell the sweetness of it (chocolate, cupcake...). In the end it settles into a gorgeous and quite gentle scent - warm and cuddly. :) And that's why I really like it. Is it my favorite perfume? No... but it's really really nice. I also had the opportunity to smell Believe by Britney Spears and I really like it. I think I'll be buying more of Britney's perfumes real soon. :)

Have you tried this perfume?