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Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle 2024 Review

November 7, 2024 - 11:45 am | November 7, 2024 fragrance

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I’m so happy! Space NK Shimmering Spice candle is back!! If you’re looking for a high quality candle for Christmas but don’t want to break the bank then I have the perfect one for you. Plus there’s a reed diffuser again this year and a 3 wick candle! Check out the Space NK Shimmering Spice line up for 2024. It smells wonderful and I absolutely love this year’s look! It’s Christmas perfection!

What is Space NK Shimmering Spice?

Shimmering Spice is Space NK’s own Christmas scented candle and it has become quite an icon over the years. I love it because it is a really high quality candle and is always very reasonably priced. It’s always such a good option when it comes to getting festive!

There’s also the Winter Spice Scent which you can get in a duo with Shimmering Spice.*

Cosy cinnamon, cedar and all spice scent
As it burnt it releases a gentle glow
Comes in a glass jar with the Space NK seasonal print for 2024
Available in two sizes, plus a reed diffuser
This year comes in a 3-wick version* for the first time

Space NK Shimmering Spice Reed Diffuser 2024

Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle Notes

It uses a gorgeous blend of spicy cinnamon and fresh citrus, and then it softens beautifully into a smooth, creamy base of cedar and vanilla.

My Review

The Shimmering Spice scent has become one of my all time favourite festive treats and I know I’m not alone. So many readers now buy this Christmas Candle religiously every year because it smells amazing, burns evenly and slowly, and keeps your room fragranced for hours. For such a great quality candle, the price point (£28) is absolutely brilliant.

I love the scent of this candle. It is so beautiful and fills the house with long lasting scent really quickly. I have more expensive candles that don’t achieve the distance this one does! This year’s candle has the same scent as previous years, which of course is excellent news. It is available now at Space NK HERE*.

If you are ever having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, light this gorgeous thing and you’ll be half way there!

Space NK Shimmering Spice 3 Wick Candle 2024

I love that there’s a 3 wick candle this year too. There’s nothing better than Shimmering Spice, apart from more of Shimmering Spice!! It smells amazing too.

Where to buy it

The Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle in 175g size is £28 and the 2-wick candle is £42. The Reed Diffuser is £36. Find the collection exclusively at Space NK* now.

For more Christmas Candles, read Best Christmas Candles 2024.

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Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum Review

October 30, 2024 - 11:58 am | October 30, 2024 fragrance

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Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum Review

This is the first of the Victoria Beckham fragrances I have tried, and I have to say, I am really impressed. Here’s what you need to know about Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum.

What is Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie?

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum packaging

This is Victoria Beckham’s third launch in her luxury fragrance collection and this one is in the amber-woody category which is right up my street!

Victoria says, “21:50 Rêverie represents a profound instant of change in my life in 2001. With this fragrance—a dark, raw vanilla—I am taken right back to an otherworldly night on the island of Java where thousands of tea candles surrounded us. A luscious, earthy scent was in the air and the flames twinkled like flickers of my new life ahead.”

Amber-woody eau de parfum
Uses a raw, animalic version of vanilla
Made in USA of US and Imported Ingredients
Designed in France by master perfumer Jerome Epinette
Available in 50ml and 100ml
Comes in a deep green glossy flanker with gold accents
Cruelty-free, Vegan, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Notes

Top notes – Tobacco Leaves

Heart notes – Plum

Base notes – Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood

My Review

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Review

As I said at the top, I have been so impressed by the fragrance, and although I didn’t expect it to, it has quickly worked its way into my favourites of the season. I absolutely love it.

It has a smoky, deep, dark and moody vibe, that feels super sexy and sensual, and I think it’s the perfect date fragrance for when you want to turn on the glam.

The tobacco gives it an almost sharp and raw opening which is strangely addictive, however, this quickly blends into the woody raw vanilla with a hint of plum. It all works so beautifully together.

I find this really quite long lasting on my skin, but never overpowering. You can smell it, but it isn’t ‘in your face’ at all, which means I am loving wearing it during the day as well.

I love the bottle. It feels super chic, and the spray mechanism feels expensive and puffs out the perfect cloud of scent. It all feels extremely elegant yet cosy. Love it.

If you love sexy vanillas with an edge, and nothing too sweet, I think you could confidently blind buy this.

Where to buy it

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum is £170 for 50ml and £245 for 100ml and available now via the links below:

If you are still looking for a new perfume, check out my review of Ormonde Jayne Kashmir.

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Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Review

October 28, 2024 - 11:59 am | October 28, 2024 fragrance

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If you are looking for a different kind of Christmas candle this year – something that has more of a ‘Christmas at the beach’ vibe – then you need to check out the Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss?

Baked Kiss a scented candle and the second scent launch from new lifestyle brand, Velvet Smoke:

The scent of summer for the frosty winter months
Evokes sun-drenched salty skin and creamy suntan lotion
Contains 15% fragrance oil
Comes in a heavy, hand blown leopard inspired glass vessel
Hand poured in the UK in small batches
Blend uses soy wax and natural fragrances
250g candle has an average burn time of 60 hours (1kg size, 120 hours)
Comes in a 100% cotton reusable bag

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Notes

Baked Kiss combines the scent of Coconut milk, Smoke, Sea salt, Tobacco, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, and Sandalwood.

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Notes

My Review of Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss

This is another gorgeous candle from Velvet Smoke. It is luscious and tropical, and there is nothing that makes me feel content, warm and cosy like the creamy smell of suntan lotion.

As soon as it’s lit, Baked Kiss quickly fills the room with a heady summer mix of coconut, sea salt and the idea of warm skin and a summer breeze. It’s fabulous.

It has a gorgeous creamy quality and a brilliant clash of salty and sweet which makes it really unique and addictive. It’s not too sweet and maintains a freshness that keeps it beautifully balanced with light and dark.

There’s a gorgeous smoky woodiness thanks to tobacco and soft sandalwood which gives it a wonderful comforting feel, perfect for wintry, festive evenings.

Like the first candle that Velvet Smoke launched, Filthy Rose (review here), a big thing I love about Baked Kiss is the glass vessel it comes in. It’s absolutely stunning and the colours are so pretty. I’m obsessed. Once you have used the candle, you will definitely want to keep the glass jar and could use it for a cocktail, to hold your makeup brushes, or just as a gorgeous ornament. Whatever takes your fancy.

I am really looking forward to what they launch next!

Where to buy it

The Baked Kiss candles is £49 and available now via the link below:

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Ormonde Jayne Kashmir Eau de Parfum Review

October 20, 2024 - 12:46 pm | October 20, 2024 fragrance

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Ormonde Jayne Kashmir Eau de Parfum Review

It has been a long time since I have tried something new from Ormonde Jayne so I was delighted to received the latest Eau de Parfum inspired by the Himalayan valleys. Here’s the low down on Ormonde Jayne Kashmir.

What is Ormonde Jayne Kashmir?

Kashmir is a unisex fragrance and classified as a warm woody.

Its inspiration comes from the snowy glaciers and lakes in the Himalayan valleys that are rich in Deodar trees. During the summer, the valleys are also home to rare blue poppies and Kashmiri saffron which also feature in the fragrance.

The focus of the scent of is the woody hypnotic note of the Deodar cedar tree. Alongside the Blue Poppy in the heart, there’s a soft blend of iris, rose and jasmine.

Fragrance Notes – Ormonde Jayne Kashmir

Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander Seed, Saffron, Pink Pepper

Heart Notes: Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Blue Poppy, Himalayan Fir

Base Notes: Deodar, Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli, Incense, Myrrh, Musk

My Review

First of all, I absolutely love the packaging. It comes in an orange box with a sleeve and the bottle is just beautiful. It feels heavy and luxurious, and the colour, a graded orange shade, is just stunning. The silver cap feels really weighty and solid.

I think this is a great scent for Autumn. It is warm and woody and subtly spicy, softened from within by very gentle floral tones. It has a very soothing and calming vibe, perfect for this time of year.

Ormonde Jayne Kashmir is woody but in a different way to a lot of woody fragrances I have tried. I think that’s down to the Himalayan Cedar it uses, called Deodar which has a freshness that comes from mountain air.

It has quite a bright start with bergamot, saffron, pink pepper and coriander with a soft spiciness. As it develops, a very subtle rose comes through, just a hint, along with jasmine and iris which gives a kind of powdery quality.

It has warm and creamy dry down that’s very skin-like and comforting. This is the Deodar cedar and sandalwood with the very soft sweetness of vanilla.

The full effect for me is something that makes me think of someone coming in from the cold with the smell of fresh, clean hair, if you know what I mean? You know the way that cold air accentuates certain scents? It is crisp and clean yet still warm and woody, which I think makes it pretty unique.

I’d say this is a fairly subtle fragrance and there is nothing overpowering about it. More of a personal fragrance than one that says hello before you do, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t long lasting. I can smell it at arm’s length for a good couple of hours after first spraying, and I can still smell it softly on my skin at the end of the day.

I think it’s perfect for the colder seasons, but I can also see this as a year-round fragrance. I’m a fan.

Where to buy it

Ormonde Jayne Kashmir Eau de Parfum is £175 for 88ml, and available now via the links below:

If you are still looking for a new fragrance and don’t know where to start, I’d highly recommend a Fragrance Advent Calendar. They usually sell out pretty quickly, however, the Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar is still available.

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Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Review – 12 Days of Fragrance

October 16, 2024 - 5:34 pm | October 16, 2024 Advent Calendars, fragrance

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Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Review - 12 Days of Fragrance

The Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 is now sold out. The Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar is still available- I’d imagine stock levels are low.

What’s in the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024?

Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Contents

This calendar contains a combination of travel sized bottes and deluxe miniatures from brands such as Creed, Byredo, Maison Crivelli, Xerjoff, Frederic Malle, Parfums De Marly and more. Plus, lus something really special; a complete exclusive!

Nishane has designed an exclusive 15ml bottle curated specifically with this calendar in mind and it’s not yet available. Exciting!

It includes:

Acqua di Parma Colonia Hatbox
Bdk Parfums Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum 10ml
Byredo Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum 8ml
Creed Carmina Eau De Parfum 10ml
D.S. & Durga I Don’t Know What Eau de Parfum 10ml
Escentric Molecules Escentric O2 Eau de Toilette 30ml
Ex-Nihilo The Hedonist Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady Eau de Parfum 10ml
Hermetica Paris Verticaloud Eau de Parfum 5ml
Memo Paris Irish Leather Eau de Parfum 5ml
Maison Crivelli Neroli Nasimba Eau de Parfum 30ml
Nishane Hacivat Extrait de Parfum 15ml
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum 10ml
Sisley Paris Eau Révée D’hubert Eau de Toilette 10ml
Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum 5ml
Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir Eau de Parfum 5ml
Xerjoff Naxos Eau de Parfum 15ml

How Much is the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 and what is the Value?

This fragrance advent calendar from Harvey Nichols is £165. The value is over £730.

When does the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 launch?

This advent calendar is set to launch 17th October 2024 here*.

Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Unboxing Video

My Review of the Harvey Nichols Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024

I am absolutely loving this debut Fragrance Advent Calendar from Harvey Nichols. I think the fragrance edit is stunning, the packaging is beautiful and the value for money is impressive.

Although it is set at a slightly higher price than the Space NK Fragrance Advent, the value is actually significantly higher. Space NK’s is worth £560, while this one is valued at £730.

Also, I think it’s so exciting that Nishane have included a fragrance that isn’t available anywhere else yet. The range of brands is really impressive as are the product sizes. It’s such a brilliant opportunity to discover luxury fragrance without having to invest in full sizes.

If you are still looking for a Beauty Advent Calendar, check out Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024.

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