Anderson explains further on her website…

I’ve been making many of my own products for years, layering coconut body wash with thick sandalwood/patchouli body butters, amber oils, bath products and essential oils. So what I set out to do was create a fun, sexy fragrance that really captured the beach with soft, gentle touches in a way that lingers. I didn’t want a heavy perfume for you to swim in; I wanted you to feel bathed in soft, natural scents that were inviting and flirty, and of course a super sexy one to “seal the deal”.

Pamela Anderson, a long time supporter of PETA, made sure that her fragrance was cruelty-free, natural, with a vegan base. She also wanted it to be affordable, for the “…hard-working momor young woman out there.” You can find Malibu and Malibu Night at CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Nordstrom, and Sears. If you make you make a $50 fragrance purchase at Sears during the month of November, you can get a $10 Sears Reward Card. The rebate is located here.

Malibu fragrance notes: Berries, Mandarin, Honeysuckle, White Florals, Ambered Sandalwood, Caramel, Vanilla, Praline

Malibu Night fragrance notes: Pomegranate, Chocolate, Persimmon, Greens, Black Orchid, Lotus, Champaca, Vanilla Violet, Mahogany Wood, Patchouli, Amber

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Pamela Anderson Malibu & Malibu Night

Pomegranate Noir Fragrance Chronicle
$95

The Pomegranate Noir Fragrance Chronicle™ tells the story of an intriguing Pomegranate accord blended with notes of delicious fruits, spicy florals and warm smoky woods.  Transform Pomegranate Noir with the accords of Raspberry, Casablanca Lily and Guaiacwood to create your own compelling blend of this iconic fragrance for both men and women.

There’s also a Lime Basil & Mandarin Fragrance Chronicle that  features everything you need to combine citrusy Lime Basil & Mandarin with a deeper Basil note and a layer of Amberwood.

The purchase of either set will earn you free standard shipping and two fragrance samples. Simply use the offer code JMSTORY at checkout.

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Gift Idea: Jo Malone Fragrance Chronicles

The rest of the gift set consists of a 1.7 ounce Eau de Parfum Spray, a 1.7 ounce Moisturizing Perfumed Shower Gel, and a 1.7 ounce Perfumed Body Moisturizer. Miss Dior Cherie is an updated version of the original Miss Dior fragrance.

Miss Dior Cherie Gift Set
$ 76 at Sephora

Some of the notes listed  are new to me. For example, there’s a “caramelized popcorn” note.  (Yum, I think I’ll make some.)  This fragrance is classified by Sephora as a Mossy Woods, but the notes sound more like a Sweet Fruity Floral. 

Fragrance notes: Green Tangerine, Violette, Pink Jasmine, Patchouli, Musk, Strawberry Leaves, Strawberry Sorbet, Caramelized Popcorn

Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum is also available in a 1 ounce and a 3.4 ounce size. The Perfumed Body Moisturizer is available in a larger 6.8 ounce size, as well.

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Miss Dior Cherie For the Holidays

In Bloom, the fragrance that Witherspoon created with AVON, is a Floral, but it’s warmly grounded with Woody and Oriental notes. The combination makes In Bloom womanly, rather than girly, which I think is a smart choice because it appeals to a much larger audience.

Reese Witherspoon’s In Bloom

AVON sent me a sample to review and I could not wait to see the bottle in person. I wanted to smell it, sure, but that bottle looked so cute in the press coverage. I think I’ve been pretty clear about my love of flower-topped bottles… this one is lovely. I think it’s a Gardenia. It looks like it could be a fully-opened Rose, but there are no rose notes, so I’m going with Gardenia.

After wearing the fragrance all day, it has mellowed to a soft Jasmine-y scent. Very nice. Classy, but not uptight at all. Definitely something you’d wear on a first date.

Top note: Georgia Peach Tea Leaves, Crisp Greens
Middle note: Star ardenia, Magnolia, Night Blooming Jasmine
Base note: Cashmere Woods, Hypnotic Florals, Amber Wood Crystals

In Bloom is available in a 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum, a limited-edition 1 oz Eau de Parfum, Body Mist, Body Lotion, or Shower Gel. All are available at  AVON.com or from your local AVON representative.

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Reese Witherspoon’s In Bloom

A good example is the new Kenzo Power Cologne for men. They started with the original Amber notes of Kenzo Power and followed in the tradition of the early 18th century colognes by opening with fresh, aromatic citrus notes.

Kenzo Power Cologne
$68 for 4.2 oz

Fragrance notes: Verbena, Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium, Black Pepper, Vetiver, and Cedar

Kenzo sent me a sample of Kenzo Power Cologne to review. It’s a Woody Citrus, with a sort of musky note to it. I’m trying to place it, but I can’t exactly. It’s almost like sweat, but not unpleasant at all. It’s sort of like The Beat For Men, which also has notes of Wood, Vetiver, and Black Pepper.

It’s very sexy.  I am definitely looking forward to smelling it on my boyfriend, although  I don’t think this one is just for the men. It would also work as a unisex scent, in fact, I’ve worn it for the past 3 days.

Kenzo is offering Splendicity readers a special discount. Receive 25% off your entire KenzoUSA purchase from 11/02/09 to 11/09/09 by using the savings code 09FAMILY at checkout.

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Kenzo Power Review & Savings for Readers

Since Juicy girls are always on the move, Pamela and Gela wanted them to have their Juicy Couture wherever they went. That’s why they created this adorable little traveler of Eau de Parfum, complete with a collectable strawberry charm…so now your Juicy Couture look and spritz are always right at your fingertips!

This fragrance is a mix of sweet fruit and floral notes, with a woody finish.

Travel Eau de Parfum – Strawberry
$50 for 1 ounce

Fragrance notes: Watermelon, Mandarin, Pink Passion Fruit, Marigold, Green Apple, Water Hyacinth, Crushed Leaves, Tuberose Absolute, Wild Rose, Princess Lily, Tuberose, Caramel Crème Brulée, Vanilla, Precious Woods, Patchouli.

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Gifts: Juicy’s Travel EDP Strawberry

*What made you decide to create a fragrance?

I believe that beauty is about more than just camouflaging zits and applying color… To me, it’s an aura that can be seen, smelt, felt, and heard by others. That’s why I created this fragrance…It’s my first step outside of cosmetics and I’m on a mission to cover all five senses!

*Were you intending to create a particular mood or feeling with your choice of fragrance notes?

I wanted to create something very clean, fresh and feminine..something that makes you feel effervescent, joyful and energized. For personal satisfaction, I also wanted to give a little shout out to my heritage by centering the fragrance around the Sampaguita flower – the national flower of the Philippines.

*How do you begin the process? Do you chose a note and go from there or do you chose a fragrance category and build around that?

It’s much more involved than I thought it would be! I knew going in that I wanted to do something reminiscent of my Filipino background and the Sampaguita flower was the first thing to come to mind. I worked with an amazing team of professionals who helped me and supported me every step of the way!

Thank you, Mally!

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Interview: Mally Roncal of Mally Beauty

Mally’s signature fragrance is a Floral Citrusthat is built around the Sampaguita Flower. This flower is the national flower of the Phillipines and has a scent that is a lot like Jasmine. It was used as a way to honor Mally’s Filipino heritage. In addition, the Sampaguita Flower is a symbol of fidelity, devotion, purity, strength, and dedication.

Here is a breakdown of the fragrance notes:

Top note: Sampaguita, Mandarin, Red Currant, Bamboo, Palm Leaf
Middle note: Freesia, Jasmine, Muguet, Peony
Base note: Peach, Coconut, Sandalwood, Musk

Mally’s Beauty sent me a sample of Mally review. It’s a very feminine fragrance, floral with a fresh fruitiness. It’s called a Floral Citrus, but the other fruit notes, not the citrus – Red Currant, Coconut, and especially the Peach – are what stood out to me. Both of my daughters loved the bottle It’s a square-cut bottle, with a pink top, and a little charm hanging from the neck. It’s very cute. Both of the girls asked if they could keep it. Nope, but they can use it whenever they want to. They are wearing Mally for the second day in a row. (They love my job).

This fragrance is a good choice for a woman with a strong feminine side, a girly-girl. You can find it QVC, Mally Beauty, or Henri Bendel (1 800 HBENDEL).

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Mally Eau de Parfum From Mally Beauty

You can make them yourself. Purchase or collect about 2 pounds of pine cones. The cones are part of a visual display, so pick pretty ones. The cones that are open give you more area to cover with scent, so keep that in mind, as well.

Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones

2 lbs pine cones
4 ounces cinnamon scented essential oil
1 lb whole cinnamon sticks
1 large garbage bag
1 paint brush, one with a 1 inch width works well

Use the brush to liberally brush the pine cones with cinnamon essential oil. Be sure to paint each section of the cone.  Break the cinnamon sticks up into small pieces. Place the “painted” cones into a plastic bag with the cinnamon sticks. Fasten the bag closed and leave it that way for at least 8 weeks.

At the end of 8 weeks, take the cones out of the bag, and place them in bowls or baskets throughout your house. The scent will last for a few weeks.

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Home Fragrance: DIY Scented Pine Cones

Purchase a combination of Marc Jacobs Daisy productsworth $57 and you will receive a free tote bag. ULTA carries Daisy in the Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Luminous Body Lotion, Bubbly Shower Gel, Purse Spray, and Shimmer Rollerball.

Daisy fragrance notes: Violet, Wild Strawberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Gardenia, White Woods, Vanilla, Musk

Marc Jacobs Daisy – Eau de Toilette
$57 – 1.7 oz

To get your Vera Wang tote bag, purchase a combination of Vera Wang’s Princess collectionproducts worth $57. Choices include Princess Eau de Toilette, Velvety Body Butter, Satiny Body Lotion, Foamy Body Polish, Dual Ended Rollerball, and the Princess Gift Set.

Princess fragrance notes: Waterlily, Lady Apple, Mandarin Meringue, Golden Apricot Skin, Pink Guava, Tahitian Flower, Wild Tuberose, Dark Chocolate, Pink Frosting Accord, Precious Amber, Forbidden Woods, Royal Musk Captive, Chiffon Vanilla

Princess – Eau de Toilette
$70 – 3.4 oz

Have you been taking advantage of ULTA’s in-store discount for college students? College Day? The program will be over soon, but there are two more discount days left. For more information, take a look at ULTA’s Facebook page. Upcoming College Days are November 3, 2009 and December 1, 2009.

Visit ULTA’s Facebook page  on 11/03/09 for information on how to save even more money at your local ULTA store location.

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Daisy and Princess Free Tote Offers