Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum Review

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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
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
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.

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum packaging
Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum packaging

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

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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?

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle

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
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Notes

My Review of Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Review
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Review

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.

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss packaging
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss packaging

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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La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Review & Unboxing

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The La Mer Advent Calendar is back for 2024 and of course, it is stunning and this year has lots of full sizes! Here is everything you need to know with contents, value and where to buy it.

What is in the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024?

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La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Review & Contents

This year the calendar contains so many good sized products.

This year’s edition includes:

  • The Essence Foaming Cleanser 30ml
  • The Treatment Lotion 30ml
  • The Regenerating Serum 5ml
  • The Concentrate 5ml
  • The Eye Concentrate 5ml
  • The Lip Polish 15g
  • The Lip Balm 9g
  • The Body Cream 30ml
  • The Hand Treatment 30ml
  • The Fresh Cream 15ml
  • The Soft Cream 15ml
  • Crème de La Mer 15ml
La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Contents
2024 Contents

How Much is the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 & what is the value?

The price of the 2024 La Mer Advent Calendar is £495 and the value of the contents is £673.

Where to buy it

The La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 is £495 and available now via the link below.

My Review of the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024

This has always been one of the most stalked calendars by the hard core La Mer fans. It comes in exclusive limited quantities and the design is always beautiful.

The first year it launched, it appeared online and sold out instantly, so if you managed to grab one, you were very lucky indeed! The execution is always superbly elegant and beautifully packaged. The ultimate treat.

I love that they have made this a regular thing because La Mer are there at the top of the tree when it comes to luxury! The 2024 edition is their sixth Beauty Advent Calendar and it’s the best one yet in terms of value.

It’s pricey but so so beautiful and an amazing way to stock up on La Mer essentials, or to discover your new obsession. This year we get full sizes of the Lip Balm (which happens to be my ultimate lip balm) and also the very gorgeous Lip Scrub. They are a brilliant duo. Plus there are full sizes (15ml) of a range of La Mer moisturisers.

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When does the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 launch?

The La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 is is available now via the links below:

Also check out Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024 for all the latest news.

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