Finally Using Up Perfume Samples.

I've lost count of the amount of perfume samples I've ended up with this year thanks to beauty boxes, samples with purchases, online orders or just good old freebies from some lovely girls on fragrance counters. The majority of vial samples end up getting passed on to friends/family because I'm so unbelievably fussy when it comes to scents. My fragrance taste changes quicker than the wind and I've even been known to refuse getting into a taxi as the person in it before me had worn such overpowering perfume it knocked me sick. Of course the majority of samples will smell like your grannys granny, especially ones received through beauty boxes (Glossybox) but I've found a few gems I really like and even rediscovered some old favourites.

Heres the four samples I've been working my way through...

Thierry Mugler Angel: Angel was one of my favourites throughout school. I went through it at an alarming rate (if you've tried this you'll know its very strong and should last ages as you need so little) and cant even imagine how many nostrils I must have assulted. I loved it, couldnt get enough but as I got older it became too much and is now a frangrance I put in the 'headache inducing' category. I still like Angel, from a distance. I know theres now a lighter version of Angel but I havent tried it yet.

Narciso Rodriguez For Her: This is one I'd wanted to try for a long, long time and finally got the chance when it arrived in Glossybox. I love it on other people but on me it just doesnt work. I keep using it though in the hope that my body chemicals/whatever change and it somehow smells beaut but so far it doesnt. Its also quite strong and in the heat makes me feel a bit ill.

Flower By Kenzo: An old favourite. I'm so glad I got this sample, I bloody love it! I'm sure I've still got a half empty bottle lurking around in one of my old bags. Flower is fresh and floral without being too floral. Its a lovely summer scent but to be honest I'd probably wear it all year round.

Paco Rabanne Lady Million: I had a squirt of this maybe 2 years ago in Debenhams and really didnt like it at all but now I kinda do. Its strong but doesnt make me want to rip my skin off to get rid of the smell. I've been wearing it quite a lot over the last week but I'm still not sure I'd purchase a bottle.

Whats your thoughts on this lot? Do you own, love, hate any of them?

Scented Sundays #4

Diesel Loverdose is the newest addition to my ever growing perfume collection and I think it might even be overtaking a few of my all time faves.

Description:

An addictive & unique fragrance with top notes of mandarin & star anise, followed by the two key notes of liquorice & rich vanilla followed by a base of sensual dry woods. The stunning Loverdose bottle is an edgy, multi-faceted heart with a dagger through the middle. It represents a beautiful but deadly weapon of seduction.

I wouldnt say Loverdose is all that unique, it kinda reminds me of Armani Code but sweeter. The bottle is stunning and the shape fits perfectly in the hand. After a few mins when the scent starts to settle on the skin you get the vanilla, on first spray its mostly liquorice so make sure you dont make your mind up from the first sniff.

The staying power is great but I still have a habit of topping up atleast once throughout the day. Really cant say enough good things about this perfume, the amount of compliments it receives is just crazy.

Diesel Loverdose retails at £36 for 30ml.

Scented Sundays #3

This should really be week 4 but I forgot last week, oops!

This weeks perfume is also one I fell in love with through a sample, its not one that I would of purchased or even tried in a shop. I always think of celeb perfumes as naff and the majority of them are but I was pleasantly surprised by this one.

Beyonce Pulse 30ml, RRP: £23.50 but can almost always be found on offer.

'Sparkling top notes of Pear Blossom, effervescent Blue Curacao accord and frosted Bergamot give way to Bluebird Orchid, delicate Peony and fragrant Midnight Blooming Jasmine. Finally, Pulse is anchored by powerfully sexy, irresistible base notes: warm, opulent Madagascar Vanilla, seductive Musk and sensual precious Woods.'

I love Pulse so much that I ordered a back-up in the Christmas sales. I would say its more of a summery scent but if you're like me then you'll just wear what you want when you want. The scent is sweet but not sickening in anyway, theres almost a creamy smoothness to it. The staying power isnt great but the price isnt going to break the bank and I love it so much that I dont mind having to top up more than I normally would.

I dont really get whats going on with the bottle? Its hideous and not practical for carrying around in your bag. What were you thinking Beyonce??

Pulse is a nice everyday fragrance and I'm sure I'll be repurchasing untill the sad day that its discontinued.