“Amber”

A formula that blends the most precious materials used by perfumers – balm and amber. A soft, rounded, mysterious, Oriental tale from the pages of “A Thousand and One Nights.”

It’s found in L’Artisan Parfumeur Paris’ Oriental Elixirs collection. It’s one of the great ideas to start your year with. A brand new scent that will exhilarate your senses. I love the scent of Amber.

Available at L’Artisan Parfumeur.

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Here’s another prezzy received and this time they shared Victoria’s Secret. This line of colognes or body splashes have been circulating the market for quite sometime now and that’s not to say they’re no longer hitting the right spot or nostril for that matter, it’s just that after all the hype and oh-so-popular stage, it dies down a whole lot. But, yea, they’re still in business.

Amber Romance is a favourite since back early 2000. I love the sweet, rich Vanilla scent it has. I used to wear this cologne all the time but later on switched to their body lotions in a more fruity scent, i.e. then Pretty in Pink and now Strawberries and Champagne.

Thank you, Sharm and Marc, for a lovely gift! Merry Christmas to you both!

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Stay beautiful, ladies!

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Hint: The celeb and the prize have something in common!

Naturally, the prize for winning today’s Splendicity contest: September 27th

Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Spray from Elizabeth Arden.

A modern expression of sparkling radiance, Mediterranean is sexy. With sensual florals combined with creamy woods to reflect the whispering waters and rich textures of the Mediterranean.

To enter today’s Splendicity contest: September 27th

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today’s Splendicity contest post.

*All entrants who answer correctly with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below, will be entered into a drawing to win!

Thank you so much to Elizabeth Arden for sponsoring today’s contest.

Please be sure to read the Splendicity contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Yesterday’s Splendicity Contest: Win Lucky Mag Subscription & Sephora GC @ Splendicity Today!

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Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Spray from Elizabeth Arden.

A modern expression of sparkling radiance, Mediterranean is sexy. With sensual florals combined with creamy woods to reflect the whispering waters and rich textures of the Mediterranean.

To enter today’s Splendicity contest: September 25th

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today’s Splendicity contest post.

*All entrants who answer correctly with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below, will be entered into a drawing to win!

Thank you so much to Elizabeth Arden for sponsoring today’s contest.

Please be sure to read the Splendicity contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Check this for previous Splendicity contest details.

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Today’s Splendicity Contest (September 19th) prize is the fabulous fragrance Ralph Rocks from Ralph Lauren.

Ralph Rocks has top notes of passion fruit, kiwi, and citrus, middle notes of freesia, orange blossom, hyacinth, and palm leaves, and base notes of bleached wood, sandalwood, and amber. Awesome!

To enter today’s SPLENDICITY contest: September 19th

*Find the Splendid fragrance post. When you find the post written today that mentions ”splendid fragrance”, post a comment on that blog that you have found it.

*Then come back to the Splendicity blog, and post in the comments section that you found it – but don’t mention the name of the blog that you found it on or you will be disqualified.

*All commenters that complete the process will be entered into a drawing to win.

Please read the Splendicity contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Thank you to Ralph Lauren Fragrances for sponsoring today’s contest.

Yesterday’s Splendicity Contest: Win ELLE Mag Subscription @ Splendicity Today!

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Today’s prize, September 6th:

Tom Ford Black Orchid 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray valued at $135

Only a visionary like Tom Ford could reinvent traditional perfumery for the 21st century with his first signature fragrance. Inspired by a flower as elusive as it is elegant, the Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrance collection evokes both timeless luxury and worldly glamour. Reminiscent of iconic fragrances that enhance the skin’s natural perfume, it is made with sumptuous ingredients that provoke the senses and heighten desire. Even the sleek and sensuous black bottle is classic yet modern. Created for the woman who is drawn to all things luxurious and pleasurable, Black Orchid is now yours to discover.

Thank you to Tom Ford Beauty for sponsoring today’s contest.

How to enter today’s contest: September 6th

*Find a post written by one of our Splendid Members, that was written today, that features a “splendid fragrance” The words “splendid fragrance” will appear in the post about fragrance. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.

*Next, go to TheScentedLife.com, and leave a comment with the name of the member blog that features the “splendid fragrance” post.

*The TENTH correct entry comment that is left on TheScentedLife.com wins.

Important: Please read the Splendicity contest rules.

Yesterday’s Splendicity Contest: Win Tarte @ Splendicity Today!

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A sensual ritual—warm fruits and exotic florals combine to create the rich, velvety scent of Sake Eau de Parfum.

Discover a taste of the east in a 3.4-ounce glass bottle with a delicate Oriental flower design housing Fresh’s Sake Eau de Parfum.

Top notes: langsat fruit, grapefruit, and ginger.
Heart notes: white peach absolute, lotus flower, and transparent lily of the valley.
Base notes: osmanthus, vanilla, and musk.

It’s a mystery to me how these elements come together and form a fragrance that can trigger memories and sensations that will bring us to experience something that we may or may not have experienced before. For some who are not aware, ‘Sake’ is an alcoholic beverage that’s more commonly known as ‘rice wine’, originating from Japan.

I reckon I need to sample the real sake (the beverage) before I can truly say that this perfume smells like it or even reminds me of it. But I’m open to hearing any personal experience from the Beauty Bento Box readers.

However, for now, I’m fond of the following scents: vanilla, musk, peach and lilies. If it’s anywhere close to these scents then we’re all good. I wouldn’t mind giving this a chance. What do you think?

Available at Neiman Marcus

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A unique scent that draws upon the exotic, bright, and succulent scent of mangosteen. Mangosteen, a fragrant fruit native to Southeast Asia, is often referred to as the “Queen of all Fruit” because it contains a high concentration of antioxidants. Mangosteen Eau de Parfum focuses on the juiciest part of the mangosteen fruit, the white pulp in the heart. The blend of effervescent citrus notes, sheer flowers, velvety peach, and soft woods, makes the resulting fragrance is a sophisticated and addictive interpretation of the mangosteen fruit.

Notes: Bergamot, Italian Lemon, Freesia, Mangosteen, Sheer Peony, Rose, Peach Flower, Musk, Brazilian Rosewood.

Style: Luscious. Sparkling. Languid.

To be quite honest, I have no idea how Mangosteen must smell like as a perfume but if judging it with the fruit and the promise that Fresh leaves us, then it’ll be scent experience that will whet your appetite for more.

There’s another reason for choosing a fruity, citrus-y scent such as this and it’s a dating secret that some women find useful, if you catch my drift.

Available at Sephora

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Antica Farmacista ‘Home Ambiance’ Fragrance Gift Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)

The newest fragrance Fico Verde (Green Fig) — fresh green notes of cut grass, luscious notes of fruit and soft violet, the sweetness of wild fig and powdery notes of sandalwood round out this harmonious scent; reminiscent of a stroll through a sun-drenched fig grove. Paired with one of their best-selling fragrances, Magnolia, Orchid & Mimosa, a spirited, feminine scent that blends the fragrance of the majestic white magnolia flower with the aromatic orchid, one of the most treasured flowers of the plant kingdom. When enhanced with mimosa, the result is reminiscent of blooming flowers on a warm, humid night.

I’ve already mentioned how the alternative medicine, aromatherapy, plays a key role in achieving a lower stress level in your work week. It does help improve your mood or health. It will depend on what you will use as scent, though.

How this will work — simply light a stick EDIT: They are actually reed sticks into which the perfume oils rise up in and give off fragrance. Then you just turn over the sticks every few days to freshen up the scent. (Thanks, Teri!) to create a scent that will fill the room you’re in. It can be used as an alternative to scented candles. It’s a way to create fragrances that will aid in relaxation and set the proper mood for unwinding.

I do love these sort of little luxuries, don’t you?

Available only at Nordstrom

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