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Nette NYC Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum Review UK

November 20, 2025 - 10:33 am | November 20, 2025 fragrance

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Nette NYC Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum Review

Nette NYC Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum is a shining example of everything Nette stands for: elegance, sincerity, and a refined simplicity. I am thrilled to see that Nette NYC has just officially landed in the UK at Space NK. For those of us who love to discover new, heart‑driven perfumery, this is big news.

About Nette: The Brand & The Founder

Nette NYC was founded in 2021 by Carol Han Pyle, a second‑generation candle maker whose childhood memories are steeped in scent. Carol grew up in her mother’s San Francisco candle shop, watching her mother hand‑dip and carve fragrant candles. Those early experiences clearly shaped her path.

Her journey is really inspiring. After working in fashion and social media in New York, she felt the pull of her childhood passion during the pandemic and decided to bring Nette to life.

Carol wanted an honest fragrance house, with transparent ingredients and real craftsmanship. Their mission is reflected in their NETTE‑Effect™, which uses neuroscience and AI to measure how their scents boost emotions like confidence and mindfulness.

Introducing Nette NYC Coco Fleur: The Fragrance Story

Inspiration & Intent

Coco Fleur is inspired by an evening wedding in Mexico City. It’s all about that idea of golden skin, warm air, and flowers under the stars in a super fresh and clean way, and I absolutely love it. It’s designed not just to smell good, but to evoke confidence and mindfulness

Notes Breakdown

Top Notes: Bergamot Oil, Pink Pepper
Heart Notes: Ylang-Ylang, Orange Flower Absolute
Base Notes: Ambrette Absolute, Coconut Milk, Sandalwood

In-Depth Review: My Thoughts on Wearing Coco Fleur

Scent & Vibe

Nette NYC Coco Fleur feels like sun-bleached petals carried on a warm breeze. There’s a beachy quality. The coconut milk and sandalwood evoke a seaside memory but it’s never too “suntan oil” or coconut-fake. Instead, it stays elegant and grounded.

What’s lovely is how the freshness of bergamot and pink pepper gives that sparkling, effervescent opening, then softens into creamy florals, and finally settles into a warm, gentle base. That balance means it’s not just a summer scent. It absolutely works in winter and I have been spritzing this since I got it this week.

Longevity & Wearability

The fragrance has a subtle but enduring sillage. It’s intimate rather than overpowering, which makes it ideal for day wear or the office, yet it’s polished enough to still feel luxe.

The Bottle & Presentation

Nette NYC Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum bottle design

The bottle is a design moment: glass with negative space inside, so when you look through it you see the liquid as if it’s floating. The black cap is heavy and sculptural.

Nette NYC Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum packaging

Emotional Impact

There’s something quietly uplifting about Coco Fleur. It leans into Nette’s “smell good, feel good” philosophy. It’s not just pretty, it’s designed to calm and ground you, or to give you a gentle confidence boost.

Who Is Nette NYC Coco Fleur For?

Someone who loves luxury florals, but doesn’t want anything too sweet or gourmand
Perfume lovers who want something wearable all year round. It bridges sunlit moments and cool, crisp days.

Final Thoughts & Recommendation

Nette NYC Coco Fleur is a beautifully polished and multi-dimensional fragrance. It is super wearable and perfect if you like something uplifting and fresh with that real clean feeling. Coco Fleur has me hooked – creamy petals, soft sunlight, a fresh beachy lift. Effortlessly sunny yet perfect for winter.

If you’re curious about Nette and love fragrances that tell stories, Coco Fleur is absolutely one to try.

Where to buy it

Nette NYC Coco Fleur is £25 for 10ml and £97 for 50ml. It’s available now via the link below:

If you’re looking to discover more new fragrances, you will be pleased to know that Space NK’s fragrance advent is still in stock. For the lowdown on that read: Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar 2025 Review.

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Space NK Beauty Edit Review: Summer Glow Edit 2025 Contents & Value

July 22, 2025 - 9:47 am | July 22, 2025 Beauty Boxes, face, fragrance, lips, makeup, Skin

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Space NK Beauty Edit Review: Summer Glow Edit 2025 Contents & Value

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Space NK Beqauty Edit Review: Summer Glow Edit 2025 Contents & Value

I absolutely love the Space NK Beauty Edits and this one is really gorgeous. Check out what’s inside the Space NK Summer Glow Edit right here. I have all the details here.

What is the Space NK Summer Glow Edit worth?

For the £65 price tag for this edit, you actually receive over £150 worth of products, so this is a very impressive value saving.

You will probably know that I am absolutely obsessed with these limited edition toiletry bags from Space NK. I have them in pretty much every colour and size and this new super cute peach version for the Space NK Summer Glow Edit is a very welcome addition indeed!

In terms of what’s inside, I really think this one will be a crowd pleaser. First of all, it features one of Space NK’s biggest hits of the season, their brand new Shimmering Body Oil. It was an instant sell out success, and right now, this is the only way you can get your hands on the Golden version. To find out more about those, read, Space NK Caribbean Shores Shimmer Body Oil Review.

I am a big fan of taking collagen, so this Vida Glow 6 Day Sample Pack* is a brilliant way to discover the different flavours that VG offer. It’s a brand I really enjoy.

Tatcha The Brightening Serum is a lovely light serum that’s great for brightening the skin and evening out pigmentation, and it will work really nicely under the Sunday Riley moisturiser that also comes in this edit.

The Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Cream is a serious glow giver and such a gorgeous product to use either alone or under makeup. It just makes skin look so lovely, plus the Vitamin C provides a tonne of antioxidant protection which is ideal for the summer months.

Westman Atelier Petite Lit Up Highlight Stick is a super subtle highlighter and will give subtle glow. It comes in a super cute travel-sized stick that’s easy to pop in your bag.

I haven’t tried the Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream but I am very excited to. It is one of the brand’s best sellers, and it promises to plump, hydrate and even out skin tone.

Finally, also included is the Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser which is a light exfoliating formula that works to smooth out skin. I personally wou Refresh skin with this gently exfoliating cleanser formulated with pomegranate extract and apricot microspheres for smoother, brighter skin.

I think this is a really nicely curated set and it will give you the chance to access some of Space NK’s best sellers with a really good value proposition. Plus the peach bag is seriously cute!

Where to buy it

The Space NK Summer Glow Edit is £65 (with a value of £150+) and is available now via the link below, while stocks last. It will make a fab gift (to self!!)

These edits tend to sell out pretty quickly, so I wouldn’t hang around if you like the look of this one.

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MERIT Beauty Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum Review

May 30, 2025 - 11:58 am | May 30, 2025 fragrance

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MERIT Beauty Retrospect L'Extrait de Parfum Review

It has taken we a while to get around to reviewing the MERIT Beauty Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum but I am really glad I now have. Here is everything you need to know.

A highly concentrated extrait de parfum
Contains almost 30% fragrance oil
Promises pure, long-lasting wear for over 12 hours
Developed in Paris using the highest quality natural and safe synthetic extracts
Packaging is inspired by modernist jewelry
Available in a full size and a travel size

The Notes

Top notes – Bergamot, Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes

Heart notes – Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Violet, Orris

Bottom notes – Vanilla, Musk, Moss

My Review

It’s always an intriguing moment when a beauty brand steps into the world of fragrance, particularly one with MERIT’s minimalist, elevated aesthetic. Their debut scent, Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum, is not only a thoughtful extension of the brand but I think a beautifully articulated statement of who they are.

From the very first spritz, Retrospect got my attention. The opening is a crisp, pear with aldehydes but isn’t overly fruity which I appreciate. Instead, it feels refined and atmospheric with a clean and airy vibe that evokes vintage glamour.

As the scent evolves on the skin, it softens into a smooth, musky iris and orris blend. I’m a big fan of those violet types of notes. This is where Retrospect begins to feel nostalgic in a real Margiela Lipstick On kind of way. There’s something comfortingly familiar here with the suggestion of a powder compact, a traditional face cream or old school lipstick. It’s a bit like a hug.

Though the drydown is floral and musky, it’s never heavy or cloying. Violet and rose make it feel grown up, while rosemary adds a green, almost herbal brightness that keeps it feeling modern.

There are clear echoes of skin scents like Glossier You but I think MERIT Beauty Retrospect distinguishes itself with a more layered, structured composition. It’s less minimalist and has more depth. Still probably what many would call a skin scent with perhaps more texture and dimension.

In terms of performance, it wears closer to the skin but lasts far longer than I expected it to. I think it will open up more on warmer days and I think that’s when the compliments will come. I spritzed it at a shoot and everyone had a sniff. It got very positive feedback.

MERIT Beauty Retrospect Fragrance Packaging

Visually, the packaging is as considered as the fragrance itself. The navy box is elegant, the bottle has weight and presence, and while the cap can be a little awkward, it still feels luxurious and appropriate for what’s inside.

Final thoughts:

Retrospect is a compelling and quietly confident fragrance. It doesn’t rely on volume or sweetness to make its mark and instead, it draws you in with its composure and its subtle sensuality. It feels like a lovely memory. It’s warm, feminine, familiar yet still modern. For lovers of iris, powdery musks, and fragrances that sit close to the skin, this is a worthy addition to the collection.

Where to buy it

MERIT Beauty Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum is £79 for 30ml and £30 for 9.5ml, available now via the links below:

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Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne Review

May 28, 2025 - 5:00 am | May 28, 2025 fragrance

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Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne Review

Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne first launched as a limited edition in the Blossoms collection in 2019. It is back again for 2025 for a limited time. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne?

This is a limited edition solar scent:

Solar floral fragrance
Inspired by the Frangipani blooms across the beaches of Bali
Exotic and radiant
Fresh lemon twist
Creamy sandalwood base
Limited edition bottle design

The Notes

Top note – Jasmine Petals

Heart note – Frangipani

Base note – Sandalwood

My Review

I’ve finally had another proper play with Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne, as I haven’t really revisited it since it launched in the Blossom collection back in 2019. I must say, I do really like it because it’s such a light and elegant take on frangipani which can often be super bold and tropical. This scent is like sunshine bottled with a whisper of summer breeze.

First Impressions

From the very first spritz, Frangipani Flower Cologne opens with a bright, energetic burst of lemon. Not sugary or syrupy at all, and it’s all about a super zesty and clean vibe. I’d say it’s more freshly sliced citrus than tropical cocktail.

The lemon burst quickly gives way to a glowing heart of jasmine and ylang ylang, which feels like walking past a blooming jasmine plant. The frangipani itself isn’t really front and centre and it’s not at all loud and shouty. Instead, it weaves delicately into the white floral blend, lending a smooth, slightly creamy sweetness. I wouldn’t call it a traditional frangipani-forward perfume. It’s far lighter, fresher, and not at all tropical in the usual suntan-lotion sense.

The Dry Down

As it settles, you get this creamy sandalwood and benzoin base that wraps everything in a soft, milky veil. It’s not rich or gourmand and there’s a distinct absence of vanilla, but it settles down to a gentle, warm skin scent with a clean, cashmere-skin vibe. Never heavy. Never cloying.

Longevity & Sillage

This is definitely not an ‘in your face’ fragrance and I think it’s one you will enjoy if you prefer something pretty and subtle rather than a full-on room rocker.

The silage is intimate, almost skin-close but it’s definitely not a ghost either. I’d call this moderate longevity with a soft, feminine trail. I can smell it a couple of hours later, but if you want something more obvious, you might need to use quite a bit, which could get expensive.

The Packaging

Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne limited edition packaging

The packaging is chic and minimalist, and it uses the same design as the recently launched Beach Blossom, which I also really like. Personally, I prefer the square bottles from Jo Malone, but I know that not everyone does.

Final Thoughts – Who Is This For?

If you’re looking for a warm-weather signature that feels effortless, fresh, and unfussy, this could be the one. The white florals are the real stars here, with jasmine leading the way, so if you like a bit of jasmine, this one’s definitely worth a sniff.

That said, if you’re craving a rich, heady frangipani with tropical depth, this may fall short. It’s more bright citrus-floral than exotic island escape. It’s delicate, creamy, and clean. If you like white florals, you will probably like this.

Where to buy it

Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower Cologne is £58 for 30ml and £124 for 100ml and available exclusively via the link below:

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Harrods Beauty Gift with Purchase May 2025 worth £450 Review

May 2, 2025 - 9:43 am | May 2, 2025 fragrance, makeup, Skin

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Worth £450

The Harrods Beauty Gift with Purchase for May 2025 is live now and looking pretty amazing!! I have a full list of products that are in this year’s gift right here. Enjoy!

What is in the Harrods Beauty Gift with Purchase 2025?

Harrods Beauty Gift with Purchase May 2025 Contents worth £450

There’s a brilliant mix of full size, deluxe and sample size products across amazing luxury brands like Elemis, Hourglass, NARS Olaplex and Augustinus Bader to enjoy:

Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara Deluxe Sample 2.7g
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel Sample Mini/Travel Size 4.5ml
NARS Orgasm Blush 1.2g
Dolce & Gabbana Everlast Primer 6ml
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops 3ml
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF30 15ml
111Skin Repair Serum 7.5ml
Orveda Vital Sap Serum 20ml
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Serum 8ml
Cle de Peau Beaute – Precious Gold Vitality Serum 3ml
Augustinus Bader Rich Cream 7ml
Shiseido Vital Perfection Advanced Cream 15ml
Myblend Nourishing Body Balm 15ml
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Beija Flor Body Cream 25ml
Evidens de Beaute Night Recovery Solution Overnight Mask 10ml
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser 15ml
MZ Skin Cleanse and Clarify Cleanser 15ml
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother Leave in Treatment Hair Treatment 20ml
Rahua Classic Shampoo & Conditioner 22ml
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil 3.5ml
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Hair Treatment 40ml
Escentric Molecules E05 Fragrance 8.5ml
Memo Paris French Leather Fragrance 5ml
Drybar – Buy one get one free Blow Dry voucher (refer to the reverse of the voucher for full terms and conditions)

There is a lovely range of brands to enjoy inside this gift!! And it includes this print bag.

How to claim the Harrods Beauty Gift with Purchase 2025.

So first off, all you need to do is spend £250 on beauty products at Harrods* to receive the GWP. While stocks last.

You will need to be a Harrods MyBeauty Rewards member.

How do I sign up to Harrods MyBeauty Rewards

It’s easy to sign up. If you have not joined Harrods Rewards yet, you can sign up here.

This year’s Beauty Goody Bag from Harrods is available from 2nd May 2025. The promotion will be available while stocks last – hurry it will sell out fast!

When can you claim it

As I said, the full value of the free gift is over £450 and to claim it, you need to spend a minimum of £250 on beauty HERE* from 2rd May 2025.

If you are looking for some inspo, I recently discovered the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation that happens to be available at Harrods. Check out out.

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