All I Want Is Choo

Is it possible to fall back in love with a fragrance that’s been around for years? In my opinion: yes.

Jimmy Choo’s Eau De Parfum was released to the world in 2011. For 11 years, the Murano glass inspired, jewel-like bottle has caught the eye (and nose) of many beauty enthusiasts and fragrance experts around the globe and rightly so.

The notes are a glorious mix of fruity floral deliciousness: it opens with fresh green top notes of pear and sweet orange, followed by a heart note of rich, tiger orchid and eventually settling into an Indonesian patchouli base mixed with sweet toffee caramel.

Why do I love it?

Ahhh… where do I begin? First and foremost, the bottle is not only exquisite, it’s resilient too. Whenever I travel, my Jimmy Choo EDP goes with me. The mixture of notes boost my mood even on the coldest winter days. I love the longevity of the scent. Being an EDP, this shouldn’t be surprising but still, I had to include it as an attribute. I receive so many compliments when I wear this fragrance. People now say “I know what you’re wearing. It’s the Jimmy Choo!”

The fact that it’s so distinguishable will make me repurchase this again and again.

Jimmy Choo EDP is a nostalgic scent for me too. 2011 is my official year of entering the magazine industry as a Beauty Assistant.

Do you see why it was my firm favourite within the fragrance category for the Woman & Home Awards Beauty Awards?

Jimmy Choo is available from major retailers in sizes: 40ml, 60ml and 100ml

If you love it too, let me know below.

*This article was sponsored by Bacher and Co.

Kate Spade Sparkle EDP

From the moment I picked up the bottle, I knew I’d love Kate Spade’s Sparkle EDP.

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The first spritz always tells it all. I have a thing for peppery, powdery scents and like I suspected, this gem possessed those very notes. Blackcurrant and pink pepper make up the initial top notes of this EDP, followed by middle notes of peony and hawthorn. Once it settles throughout the day, you’ll be lusting after decadent desserts but that’s only because the base notes of Sparkle are vanilla, creme brûlée and cedar. ⁣

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Delicious, right? 💙⁣

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*Available at major retailers in sizes 40, 60ml and 100ml. ⁣

Click here to purchase directly from Truworths.

And here are the 5 fragrance tips that I swear by, in no particular order.

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1. Store your scents in a cool, dark space that has no direct sunlight. I have a shelf within a cupboard dedicated to my fragrances which is free from any form of moisture, dampness and is always cold. ⁣

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2. Avoid shaking your fragrance bottle as air can infuse with the perfume and shorten its lifespan.⁣

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3. When properly testing out a scent, spray it on your skin (inner wrists are usually the best areas — remember, don’t rub them together as this can distort the notes). Don’t judge a scent based on a testing strip. ⁣

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4. Spritzing perfume directly onto your hair could potentially make the hair dry, so instead, spray your favourite scent onto your brush before running it through your locks. ⁣

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5. Never be afraid to experiment with something new. If you’re usually a fan of green, fresh notes, try something woody. If soft florals are more your thing, opt for a citrus scent. I’ve started trying out new fragrance categories and I’m loving the change.

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Feel free to add to the fragrance tip list. I always love hearing your thoughts ☺️ ⁣

My Favourite Scent: Montblanc Signature

A few words on my current favourite fragrance…

Out of all the fragrances that launched last year (2020), Montblanc’s Signature EDP stood out for me the most — but for personal reasons.

I wore it when I first met Tyren Romans. I spritzed it before important meetings which have now resulted into new business ventures. I applied it to my neck and pulse points before getting engaged to the love of my life. So, one could say it’s a very significant scent. It transports me back to some of the best memories of my life. I can’t wait to add more special moments to that list.

~Notes:

Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Clementine, Vanilla, Musk, Creamy Benzoin.

Buy it directly here.

What scent(s) are you loving right now?

My Burberry Blush

You know those fragrances that just tend to smell glorious on your skin after a few spritzes? Burberry’s My Burberry Blush is one of mine: it has notes of lemon, pomegranate, rose petals, geranium, jasmine and wisteria; although, the rose petals are the most predominant note on me.

Edgars stocks it online. Purchase it here (R1,115 for 30ml)

Have you tried it before? What notes draw you to a particular fragrance?

Let me know in the comments section below!

Uplifting Scents

I have an immense passion for fragrances; especially one brand in particular. I’ll save that undying love for another future blog post (#WATCHTHISSPACE) – but in the meantime, I’m going to gush over three different scents that have brought me a lot of joy over the past few months.

First up, we have the Clarins Eau Ressourçante, R595 for 100ml. Bear in mind this is a classic scent, (aka not a newbie), but it’s always been a go-to of mine whenever I travel and instantly makes you feel, without sounding SUPER cliché, light and fresh. Whenever I spritz this treatment fragrance, it reminds me of my dear friend Claudia who I’ve known since school days. It’s her absolute favourite. The scent consists of a blend of essential oils (Cedarwood, Basil, Iris and Sarsaparilla) as well as a non-photosensitising formula which means you can wear it safely on the beach, in the sun, without it causing any damage to your skin. Click here to purchase.

The middle fragrance is Abercrombie & Fitch’s First Instinct Blue, EDP 100ml and a lot fruitier than my regular scent preference. The notes consist of blackberry, salt, bergamot, jasmine, peony, apricot, vanilla, patchouli and vanilla. I know it seems like a mouthful, but, how delicious right? I love how this fragrance settles after you spray it. Initially, it’s quite heavy, but it settles so beautifully that all you ‘fresh’ loving fragrance lovers will enjoy this too. I guarantee it. And the bottle’s quite fabulous too.

Clicks has a great promotion at the moment with this fragrance and it includes a gift set too. Click here to purchase. (Remember, this is while stocks last).

The last and final scent is the Acqua Di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne, 180ml. If you enjoy citrusy, fresh fragrances with a hint of floral, that eventually settles into a woody base note (it reminds me of Dolce and Gabbana’s iconic Light Blue actually), then this one is a must. Lemon, sweet orange, Calabrian Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Verbena and Patchouli make up this glorious Italian scent and works well throughout the year, not just during the summer months.

Click here to purchase.