Have you seen some of those clips on social media of what many malls are like these days? It’s enough to make you hide under the covers until New Year’s. But you have the loved ones and want to get them something treasured for the holidays. Fragrance.com has so many special things for each member of your circle and they’ll deliver right to the doorstep! I was happy to be hosted to experience it.
Sometimes, people hesitate to get candles as a gift, but you shouldn’t! There are so many high quality, sophisticated scents now, in decorative containers that add a designer touch to decor. If someone loves candles, they go through them at a quick pace — so the more, the merrier!
Bodycology candle in Whipped Vanilla is very affordable, yet looks so expensive. With three wicks and a painted glass container, its got that interior decorator vibe. I particularly appreciate this scent for everyone, all ages, because it’s not a straight gourmand blend. Yes, there’s sweet, buttery vanilla, but also green and bright floral notes.
French apothecary brands used to be impossible to obtain in the US. If you had a friend who was lucky enough to be flying into Paris, you peeled off some bills for her to exchange and hoped for the best. Why the French apothecary brands? The French — since the time of the Sun King — has had its finger on the pulse of beauty. Embryolisse Lift-Firming Cream enhances facial contours and different types (the fine and the deep) of wrinkles. Do the creams, not the knife!
This is the time of year when all kinds dry skin issues can crop up and you wake up thinking you’ve aged overnight. You want something that’s not watery and thus, would freeze outside. But you really don’t want a heavy, waxy, greasy cream that could clog your pores. Lift-Firming Cream has a silky and semi-rich consistency, but absorbs right away. You use it night and day, to keep that moist and youthful look going, keep the crepey-ness away.
My dad was an elegant man who spent considerable time at men’s fragrance counters, testing luxe scents. His upscale tastes came with upscale price tags. Before Fragrance.com came into being, I fell back on trying to get him samples of what he declared one of his very favorite lines, Acqua di Parma. Fragrance.com can put together an affordable travel size for you, to give luxury at a great price point.
The perfume house is over 100 years ago, first conceptualized as a counterpoint to the ornate and complicated perfumes of yore. This Italian brand utilizes one of their unsung treasures: Mediterranean fruits.
Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia is a delicious scent for all genders, with a sugared almond and fresh sparkling note to my experience. Here’s what they say about it: “At the start are fresh hints from Star Anise, Orange, Bergamot and Green Almond. The heart is captivating with notes from Jasmine, White Peach and Ylang-ylang. The base is filled with absorbing notes from Tolu Balsam, Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar and White Musk.”
Youth Dew is the fragrance that put Estee Lauder on the American fragrance and cosmetics map. Legend has it that she “accidentally” dropped a whole bottle of the big spice-floral scent on the floor of a Parisian department store. Curious shoppers were entranced.
Though an older fragrance, I don’t find it old-fashioned, the way a single-note white flower cologne might be. It’s now packaged in a womanly shaped bottle with a gold leather bow “belt”. This is what they say about it: “amber, moss, jasmine, patchouli and rose. It’s a vigorous, evocative fragrance that’s perfect for a fun night on the town or an evening at the theater.”
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