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What Perfume Did Queen Elizabeth Wear?
Our late Queen certainly had good taste in colours, as evidenced by her outfits, handbags, and jewellery. But what perfume did Queen Elizabeth wear?
When it comes to perfume, everyone has their own unique scent and favourite aroma. Many have a signature scent that reminds everyone around them of their presence.
Our late Sovereign never needed a particular scent to stand out or be noticed; her presence in this world was by far the greatest.
However, the Queen wanted to wear a scent for all of her duties and events, so let’s take a look at what perfume our beloved Queen wore.
According to Vogue Magazine, one of Queen Elizabeth’s favourite scents was Guerlain L’Heare Bleue, which was first created in 1912.
Surprisingly, it’s not as expensive as we may think either.
Some may say that $126.00/£108.00 from their website is a pretty reasonable price, especially for someone as high-profile as Her Majesty.
Other places like eBay will have various prices, so it’s worth checking them out.
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We almost see a touch of royalty in the shape of this perfume bottle that Raymond Guerlain designed. The soft top edges nearly look like a scroll, used by the ancient Greeks and with a hollowed heart as its stopper, it gives a sense of royalty and romance.
Another’ royal’ look is also evident with the blue circled label in the centre of the bottle. When we learn of the fragrance notes behind this scent, some might say that our Queen should be wearing it, too.
Top notes: Aniseed, bergamot
Heart notes: Tuberose, carnation, violet, rose and Neroli.
Base notes: Tonka bean, iris, benzoin and vanilla.
Take a look at the heart notes, in particular, in this scent. What a wonderful combination of flowers—those that speak volumes when it comes to royalty.
Quite fitting also that L’Heure Bleue marks the meeting of two soulmates destined to become one in the frisson of eternity “-Guerlain.com.
Iris is one of the most expensive and admired fragrance ingredients, so it’s easy to learn why this perfume is fit for a Queen and is the key ingredient in this bottle.
Iris scent makes its mark in the Queens favourite perfumes The top notes give a distinctive smell of aniseed with a fresh scent of bergamot – a beautiful combination of floral, citrus and tangy notes. The base notes are rich and warm in toasted almonds, vanilla, nutty, cinnamon and spicy scents.
Three stages of perfume notes
We know that perfume goes through three stages when worn on the skin, and we instantly smell the top notes of any perfume.
These notes will hit us instantly as soon as we spray our scent. They are our first impression of a fragrance and the first to leave your skin.
The top notes are often fresh, citrus, and refreshing. Once they calm down, usually around 5 minutes after being on the skin, we then smell a selection of heart notes.
The heart notes of a scent are the main centrepiece of a perfume, and the notes we smell tend to linger between 6 and 8 hours after the perfume has been sprayed.
As these notes last longer than the top notes, they usually have a lingering floral and woody scent.
Once those heart notes have settled down, we appreciate the base notes, which remain for the rest of the perfume’s duration.
Alongside the heart notes, the base notes are also the scents that those around us will continuously smell.
Base notes are the foundation of perfume and almost the lasting scent and impression.
These notes are the ones that others will remember you by, bring back fond memories and add fullness and depth to your scent.
Base notes are often woody, with a delicate fragrance of musk, and they are the longest-lasting within your chosen perfume.
If you purchase a perfume or aftershave that contains 20% perfume oil, such as FM World fragrances, the scent will last for perhaps longer than 8 hours.
This also depends on your skin type too.
Depending on the strength of the perfume you have purchased, whether it be an eau de toilette, eau de perfume, or perfume, can also determine how long the fragrance lasts.
Another favourite scent for the Queen
Another popular choice of perfume that the Queen has been known to wear and that is affordable is White Rose by Floris, created by Mr John Floris in the early 1800s.
Florence Nightingale has also worn this scent, and it is cruelty-free.
This more simplistic bottle design will set you back around $145.00/£80.00 within many perfume lovers’ budgets.
This bottle also shows that the Queen has a favourite when it comes to particular fragrance notes.
Fragrances notes in White Rose by Floris
Top notes: Aldehydic green and carnation
Heart notes: Iris, rose, jasmine and violet
Base notes: Amber, musk, and powdery notes
- As one might expect with a name like White Rose, this fragrance is lightweight, doesn’t overpower, and lasts around 9 hours.
It brings a sense of bouquet flowers with its soft choice of aroma. Another scent that has iris notes that are balanced out well with the amber and musk.
Our Queen had great taste in perfume—classy scents to match her classic dress sense.
Have you ever tried these perfumes that the Queen has worn? Let me know below. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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Halloween Pumpkin Candles
It’s getting to that time of year when the nights start drawing in, and Halloween is fast approaching. Halloween pumpkin candles have become popular recently, and we’re not referring to the small tea-light ones you put inside your carved pumpkin.
There is a beautiful online collection to give your home the scent of autumn.
The leaves start to fall, and autumn colours are laid on the ground as crisp leaves we can walk through. The lovely thing about Halloween candles is their vibrant colours.
Orange/red jars have a wonderful autumnal scent to match the season, giving their surroundings a warm winter feel.
During the summer, we light candles to make the garden look pretty and keep insects at bay while we entertain friends and family, but there’s a different feel when we light candles in the winter.
Related article: Summer Scented Candles
We know that candles can improve our mood. Watching the flame flicker brings a sense of peace and calm.
Even the unscented kind can be just as calming and rewarding. Many of the tea light candles we use in small containers are unscented. Having them lit in the room on a cold winter evening can bring us into a different world of safety and warmth.
Lighting a candle during a stressful day can help shift your mood to a more positive one. Often, without even realising it, wax melts are also great for their gorgeous aroma and for bringing a chilled vibe to our day.
Other scented candles can bring back beautiful memories and positively impact our lives as the room fills with a delicate scent. We know there are always candles on sale at Christmas time with a distinctive scent for that particular season.
Those that contain wood, spices, apple cinnamon and chocolate scents are prevalent during the holiday season, but what about Halloween?
Candle fragrances for Halloween
Pumpkin caramel, gourmet spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecan are typical fragrance notes in Halloween candles. This extraordinary combination of fragrances captures the atmosphere surrounding cold, spooky nights.
Halloween offers many creative candle designs alongside the rich colours of candle wax and fancy containers. Candles make beautiful gifts, too, whatever the season or occasion, and many are affordable wherever we purchase them.
Bringing Halloween to life
Halloween has been a tradition for as long as 6,000 years and has been hugely popular, especially in America. It was a time when children dressed up in their favourite spooky costumes to knock on doors for Trick-or-Treating ( my childhood misconception was that it was called trickle-treating! ).
Over the years, we have seen pumpkins sitting on windowsills with all the house lights out or carved pumpkins sitting by the front door. These days, lit pumpkins signify that the owner is happy for children to knock on that person’s door.
It is a much better way of doing things, especially for the older generation. They don’t want to keep answering the door, especially if they are not mobile enough to keep getting up and down out of their chair or are perhaps vulnerable and too scared to open the door late at night.
We see hundreds of children dressed in their favourite costumes, carrying a cauldron-shaped sweet tub, witches hat, or similar container as they knock on people’s doors for Trick or Treat and collect sweets.
Tea light candles pop inside the carved pumpkin, and they look very effective once darkness falls, especially if one has been very creative in the carving.
Nowadays, seasonal candles are sold online and in shops. Pumpkin-scented candles for the Halloween season have become very popular over the years and add an element of mystery as the scents waft through the air.
You will see many candles in the shape of witches or black cats and the traditional glass jar-styled ones.
Some clear glass candle jars are decorated with spider webs or witches, which look effective when lit.
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Of course, if you have young children who like to be involved with the tradition, you could be very creative and decorate your jars to place out for the evening.
If you are lighting a pumpkin sitting on your windowsill or outside, it’s much safer to use a tea-light candle with LED lights, which are very reasonably priced.
12pcs LED Orange Pumpkin Lanterns – 3D Halloween Flameless Tea Lights – Bat
There are vibrant colours of orange and red with many of our seasonal candles, and they make a wonderful gift whatever the season and don’t have to cost a fortune.
Let’s take a look at some of the beautiful Halloween candles that are available today.
Some decorative glass candles by Colonialcandle.com are suitable for Halloween, too.
Take a look on eBay for some more pumpkin-scented candles that are available.
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Luxury Candles And Their Benefits
Luxury candles have always been popular; surprisingly, they are not too expensive. We all like luxury now and then, whether it’s a holiday, a new perfume or an item of clothing. It’s the feel-good factor of purchasing something.
Retail therapy may have moved more online over the past few years, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from buying the occasional treat. Everyone loves candles. Whatever the time of year or season, they bring charm and cosiness to any home.
Many people have been using them throughout the summer months. They brighten the garden during warm evenings and help keep pesky insects at bay—a must while we’ve enjoyed BBQs and outdoor space for several months.
I love candles for their fragrance and the tranquillity of watching them burn, especially on a cold winter’s evening.
Some might say they are too nice to burn, but I see little point in having a candle that collects dust, so strike a match, pop one in your lounge/dining room, wherever you wish, and enjoy the atmosphere they create. I’m sure many luxury candles are sitting in someone’s home that has never been lit.
We don’t buy candles to keep as dust collectors, and every day we wake up and breathe is a special day, so go ahead and light that candle.
Related post: Summer Scented Candles
What are luxury candles?
Such a word can be misleading, yet it doesn’t have to mean expensive to purchase. Candles are labelled as luxury because of the fine ingredients used in their production. Many are affordable and generally last longer, too, so the money you pay goes that much further.
Unlike luxury perfumes that can carry an eye-watering price tag if you purchase high-quality designer brands, candles are made with better ingredients and longer wicks. Their price doesn’t appear to reflect as much as perfumes do.
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Luxury candles usually use top-quality soy, beeswax, or coconut wax. Paraffin wax has a lower price tag so that the candles won’t burn for as long.
Many candles are made with a combination of ingredients, and luxury candles rarely contain tallow. Tallow is a complex, fatty substance derived from animals used to make candles and soap bars.
The best ingredient for a luxury candle is to purchase one that uses soy wax. Yes, it is more expensive, but you will find that those candles made with such ingredients will burn more evenly, and you won’t see as much smoke or soot as you would from cheaper brands.
Many times, we have all purchased candles at the cheaper end of our budget, and after a few hours of burning the wick, the candle burns unevenly and produces a lot of smoke and toxic fumes.
Some candles will have ingredients such as coconut oil or beeswax.
The benefits of using soy candles
Soy candles are non-toxic, so you know that as soon as you light the wick, the candle won’t release any toxins into the air. However, it is worth considering the environment when purchasing certain types of candles.
If you are a pet owner, it is much more beneficial for the animal to have a healthier and cleaner option in your candle product. We know that soy wax candles are made of plants, so they won’t release harmful toxins into the atmosphere, so your pets will be safe.
Whilst soy wax candles are a better choice for your home, they still impact the environment. They contribute to deforestation, affecting animals that live on the surrounding land, those that use trees as their habitat, and aquatic life.
That said, they are still one of the most popular when it comes to candle production.
Pros and cons of buying paraffin wax candles
Paraffin wax has benefits when used therapeutically (it increases blood flow, relaxes muscles and joints, and relieves body pain).
Paraffin wax also has cosmetic benefits, such as moisturizing the skin to keep it soft and supple. However, with the good also comes the bad. Paraffin wax contains harmful toxins.
If you have ever burned a paraffin candle, you may already have noticed the soot deposited onto your furniture or interior walls. It is not a pleasant sight and can be difficult to remove.
When you burn a paraffin wax candle, it is similar to burning petroleum, the same fumes we get from our cars, as paraffin is a component of petroleum. Such fumes can quickly enter the lungs and become a big issue, especially in children.
If we use paraffin wax, our environment suffers, too. As it is a petroleum-based source, it harms the environment, just as car fumes impact our world. Paraffin’s components make it highly flammable, making it not a safe item to have in your home.
Once lit, there is no control over how that candle will burn.
The benefits of beeswax
Beeswax is an eco-friendly and better option. It is 100% natural and a renewable source. When you burn a candle made of beeswax, it does not produce smoke or soot and, therefore, burns much cleaner.
Beeswax is an eco-friendly and better option. It is 100% natural and a renewable source. When you burn a candle made of beeswax, it does not produce smoke or soot and, therefore, burns much cleaner.
They are a healthier option and are very safe for your lungs, children, and pets.
The pros and cons of buying coconut wax
Coconut wax is cleaner and more sustainable than soy candles when burning candles. It burns more slowly, and the fragrance in a coconut wax candle will fill your home with a beautiful scent. Coconut wax is eco-friendly and suitable for vegans who may prefer not to buy beeswax.
Coconut wax is more expensive than the other wax candles listed because it has a better environmental impact, a safer burn, and no toxic fumes.
It can be hard to find a candle made of pure coconut wax, as many candles use different types of wax when they are created.
Many candles contain a mixture of wax to prevent the candle from tunnelling when it is burning and to slow the burn.
Some may be led to believe that coconut wax candles smell of coconut. And a scented candle will be just that, unscented. It’s not until the fragrances are added to that wax that you appreciate the scents available.
Wicks
If you are buying a candle with a cotton wick, it is essential to trim it. This will help the candle burn and prevent carbon and soot buildup. You will still experience a good fragrance from the candle. You may notice that some candles have quite a long wick, and people often forget to trim them before lighting.
If lit without trimming, they will burn faster, have a hotter flame, and produce more soot.
Candles are often like expensive perfume. We only use them for special occasions, but what if you could buy a candle that smells the same as your perfume and at a price you can afford? Visit our online shop for a selection of luxury candles whose scent is inspired by some of the top names in the perfume world.
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Hand exfoliating scrub-review
Apart from our faces, our hands are always on show throughout the year, and it shows if we don’t look after them. By using a hand exfoliating scrub, we can make sure that our hands look and feel perfect all the time.
We spend so much on skincare products, face peel masks, or foot exfoliating gels that we often forget our hands. Although many people use hand cream regularly, sometimes our hands need extra help if they become dehydrated.
Dry hands, whatever the weather
It’s not only the winter months that dry all hands out. The hot summer months can still play havoc and leave our skin and nails dry and unkempt. Hands that are constantly in water or chemicals can have a detrimental effect on the skin.
For those who have their hands on show for their work, such as hairdressers like myself, beauticians, make-up artists, secretaries, shop assistants, etc, it’s essential to take care of our hands. It’s surprising how many people notice our hands, too.
It’s all perfect to have manicured nails, but if the rest of your hands are dry and scaly and the cuticles are rough, it lets down the beautiful colour nail varnish you’re wearing.
Particularly in the winter, hands that are constantly in water and not dried thoroughly can become very sore and cracked and in some cases, they can bleed across the knuckles.
We all know prevention is better than cure, so keeping our hands moisturised even when they don’t appear dry means we are halfway there to maintain the proper pH balance for our skin.
Sometimes, even a good hand cream isn’t enough, and we must remove dead skin to feel and see a smooth surface.
Just like when we reach for our face packs on a girly evening or pop our feet into an exfoliating foot peel to remove dead skin and get our feet summer-ready, our hands sometimes need that extra treatment, too.
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Getting into a routine
Over the years, I have always used hand cream before bed. I try to apply it throughout the day, but it can be difficult when cutting or shampooing hair. When I came across the FM WORLD hand scrub, I thought I’d try it.
I had already used the foot exfoliator peel, which impressed me. You can read my review about this product.
Hand exfoliating scrub
COMPLETE CARE – SMOOTHING HAND PEELING
©️fragranceswithlove.com This product looks like any other hand cream tube, but the contents inside are where the magic begins. The consistency of this cream is very similar to that of a hand cream, with its white formula, but it has tiny grains of exfoliation within that have a gentle yet effective scrub to lift dead skin gently. Imagine therapy for your face.
This is a hand-smoothing therapy. It contains volcanic pearlite and powdered walnut shell, which will make your skin feel exceptionally smooth, hydrated, and elastic.
The exfoliator gently removes dead skin cells and helps to stimulate their restoration. It also contains Panthenol, allantoin, and triglyceride to give it extra smoothness.
Even the driest and chapped hands are instantly restored to their smoothness. This is a great product to use before a manicure or as part of your skincare routine. Its smooth consistency helps the product spread quickly.
I recommend applying the product to dry hands first so that it can be worked into the skin to remove calluses and dry areas.
After a few minutes of working the product through your hands and enjoying its delightful aroma, rinse under warm water and tap dry. Your hands will look and feel rejuvenated.
After the first use, the hands are noticeably smoother. Using it regularly, once a week, keeps your hands from drying out and getting chapped. Pop some of your favourite moisturisers on afterwards, and you’re ready to go.
FM World’s Regenerating & Nourishing Hand Cream is my go-to hand cream.
It is a very concentrated hand cream, so only a tiny amount is needed to keep hands feeling beautifully soft. Constant washing and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser played havoc with everyone’s skin. So my members helped enormously by purchasing tubes to be sent to my local hospital in Hertfordshire, UK, for our excellent NHS staff.
You can also view the hand cream here.
Name: Complete Care– Smoothing Hand Peeling
Size: 100ml
Price: £11.50
Where to buy: FM World
Conclusion
This is an affordable product that is very much worth the money. After using it, it will leave your hands feeling silky smooth for several days. This product isn’t just for women; men can use it, too. It has such a delicate fragrance that it won’t leave the hands with a strong feminine scent.
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Perfume That Smells Like Flowers
With summer well and truly here to stay, many of us are reaching for floral scents. Something delicate to wear and perfume that smells like flowers suits the heat.
Of course, it’s not just women who wear floral scents. Many male fragrances have a touch of feminine flowers in them. These scents will fall more in the Chypre family, so there will be a hint of more oriental and woody aromas.
With so many unisex fragrances available on the market today, many of these will have a balance of masculine and feminine scents in their bottle. There are lots of flowers on which perfumes are based, too.
©️fragranceswithlove.com Musk
Floral
Rose
Tropical
Be careful how much you spray
Floral-based perfumes can often smell too sweet and sickly if too much is sprayed on, so less is more for the summer months. The heat from our bodies and the atmosphere can increase the vibrancy of a perfume, so it is best to find a delicate scent or spray a smaller amount.
If you are new to the fragrance world, it can be hard to find a scent suitable for your skin. Samples are a great way to try a new scent, and it is well worth trying on a few different ones from all the various fragrance families. Once you know your family type and what suits you best, you can narrow down the other ingredients you want in your fragrance. When we think of floral perfumes, we don’t just think of flowers.
The floral family has many elements so that we will find scents from fruit, citrus, woody, aldehyde, and water-green notes. Flower perfumes seem to dominate the fragrance world as they are so popular and in the majority of our bottles. They are also suitable for both male and female scents.
Female scents
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Flower Bomb- Victor & Rolf
Flower Bomb was launched in 2005 and is an explosion of summer scents. This fragrance was undoubtedly created with pure femininity in mind. Very sweet and unforgettable in its ability to linger and turn heads, Flower Bomb is still one of the best-selling perfumes of today. A mixture of flower scents includes patchouli, rose, jasmine, and freesia.
With base notes of vanilla, musk, and patchouli, it’s little surprise that this perfume has a very sweet aroma. This perfume will suit any age and is particularly suitable for the spring and summer months when floral dresses are dominating the shops and garden flowers are in full bloom.
Alien-Thierry Mugler
Another scent that became hugely popular in 2005 was Alien. Thierry Mugler has created an acquired scent with this very feminine perfume. Like its deep purple bottle design, Alien gives an instant summer scent with its simplistic floral notes. There’s a strong scent of sambac jasmine as soon as the first spray hits your skin, and with a heart note of cashmere wood and a base note of white amber, every woman will feel sensual wearing this scent.
With its woody scent, it perfectly balances the floral notes. After the first spray has worn to its middle notes, there is even a hint of musk.
Good Girl Gone Bad
The bottle alone shows class, elegance and sophistication as we experience the floral summer scents of this 2012 perfume.
The history behind this creation is one about Eve, God’s creation. She started off being pure and innocent before trying the forbidden fruit, and this scent belongs to the Killian collection of fragrances based around women of today who are unafraid to be sultry and bold.
A wonderful combination of fragrance notes, including jasmine, rose, amber, cedar, orange blossom, and osmanthus, gives this perfume a very feminine feel.
Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau Fraiche 50ml Spray for Her
Daisy-Marc Jacobs
The name alone speaks volumes regarding perfume that smells like flowers. Its distinctive flowery bottle cap and soft edges give a real sense of pretty Daisies, lavender fields’ and summer.
Created in 2007, Daisy is a classic in the perfume world and has stayed at the forefront of many of its competitions for the past 15 years. It has a proper aroma of freshness, making it the perfect scent for youngsters as well as the more mature.
It bursts with fruity scents and is a fresh fragrance that sits perfectly on the skin during summer. Daisy has a very distinctive fragrance, which is why so many women love it.
What’s not to love about wild berries, musk, jasmine, and vanilla? Some vanilla notes can be overpowering in certain perfumes, but Daisy has just the right blend of musk and white wood base notes to still allow you to enjoy its pretty delicate scent.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette 100ml Spray
Perfect- Marc Jacobs
Another “perfect” scent by Marc Jacobs was a relatively new release to the perfume world when it launched in 2020. In a very similar style to Daisy, Perfect also showcases a wonderful and creative design in its bottle cap.
This time, it was adorned with charms in the shape of dice, a star, a shoe, a peeled banana, MJ initials on gold cubes, and a hair bow on its cap. All were created by the man himself to give the scent a very feminine, playful, and elegant feel.
This perfume brings out the summer in everyone as soon as the bottle is sprayed. A combination of fruit, almond, wood, sweet, nutty, and musk notes gives this classic bottle its popularity.
Unisex scents
Rose Prick- Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s fragrances have become very successful and widespread over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. Rose Prick is a unisex scent that almost looks like it belongs in the ladies’ section of any perfume store. This unisex fragrance is inspired by Tom Ford’s garden of rose scents. To match up to its name, Rose Prick contains fragrance notes to give its name justice.
Rose, pepper, spice and patchouli give this scent a wild and open field vibe. Even though its aroma sits in the Chypre family, there is still a scent of flowers and summer scents that fits and is balanced perfectly for both men and women.
Fleur De Portofino-Tom Ford unisex
Another of Tom Ford’s creations, perhaps with a slightly more masculine bottle, is Fleur De Portofino. The name itself instantly transports us to faraway places and tropical flowers. Its floral and fruity scent works well on both men and women. Launched in 2015, it has notes of citrus, honey, bergamot, jasmine, and violet leaf that almost veer towards a feminine approach.
They cleverly transport us to a tropical paradise, where we envisage clear seas, coastal sands, and wildflowers cascading around the high rocks of the coast.
Male scents
Fahrenheit- Dior
There won’t be many who haven’t heard of this fragrance. Launched in 1988, Fahrenheit cologne is a timeless classic. Although it is another scent in the Cypre family, it also contains floral notes of bergamot, mandarin, patchouli, vetiver, carnation, and violet leaves.
The packaging and bottle transport us to faraway places with their unique ‘sunset’ colours. It is suitable to wear all year round. The initial smell comes across as woody and leather, but after a few minutes on the skin, a delicate smell of fruit and violets comes through, giving this fragrance a delicate yet masculine feel.
Christian Dior fahrenheit 100ml eau de toilette spray
Light Blue
Launched in 2001, Light Blue has a gorgeous, fresh summer smell when it is first sprayed. Almost instantly, the citrus and fruity notes hit your nose. It holds a masculine yet playful vibe, which is what makes it such a popular choice for men.
It is a beautiful collaboration of grapefruit, bergamot, juniper, pepper, rosemary, musk, oakmoss, and Sicilian mandarin, to name a few of its notes. Light Blue reminds us of open spaces, holidays abroad and linen shirts.
DOLCE & GABBANA LIGHT BLUE FOR WOMEN 50ML EDT SPRAY
So there you have it—a collection of male and female perfume that smells like flowers.
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Celebrities Who Have Their Own Fragrance
It’s a widely acknowledged phenomenon that numerous celebrities lend their names and faces to endorse designer perfumes. Yet, amidst this prevalent trend lies a lesser-explored realm: celebrities who venture into crafting their fragrances.
While celebrities undoubtedly earn a substantial percentage from endorsing established designer scents, there’s a burgeoning market for those who choose to extend their influence by creating their olfactory masterpieces.
Among the fragrance landscape, perennial classics like Chanel No. 5 stand as timeless icons, perpetually adorning the olfactory realms of aficionados. Equally ubiquitous are the annual spectacles of fragrance campaigns, such as the enchanting La Vie Est Belle adverts that grace our screens, particularly during the festive season. These fragrances, intertwined with the mystique of celebrity endorsement, have cemented their status as cultural touchstones, evoking nostalgia and allure with each spritz.
Yet, in celebrity fragrance, there exists a compelling narrative beyond mere endorsement. Many notable figures embody their olfactory preferences through their creations, eschewing the role of mere endorsers. As previously explored in discussions surrounding ‘What Perfumes Do Celebrities Wear,’ it becomes evident that for some luminaries, the allure lies not in donning established scents but in crafting their olfactory symphonies.
For these celebrities, fragrance becomes more than a fleeting accessory—it becomes a personal statement, a tangible extension of their identity and persona. Through their creations, they invite admirers into a sensory journey, encapsulating their essence within each carefully curated note. In doing so, they transcend the realm of mere endorsement, assuming the mantle of creators and curators of fragrance.
Thus, while the allure of designer perfumes endorsed by celebrities remains undeniably potent, an equally compelling allure exists in the fragrances crafted by the luminaries. Within this dynamic interplay between endorsement and creation, the true essence of celebrity fragrance emerges—a realm where scent becomes synonymous with identity and where the allure of celebrity transcends the mere confines of stardom.
One may perceive it as a remarkably astute marketing strategy. Top celebrities who wear their unique scent are already one step ahead, as potential customers actively seek out the fragrance favoured by their pop idols or favourite film stars.
These celebrities wield significant influence in the perfume industry, regardless of who dominates the spotlight. Their presence ensures that even during periods of relative quietness, when they may not have a new album or film release, they remain in the public eye, continuing to generate revenue.
The sway of celebrities over our preferences is undeniable. They possess an aura of admiration that captivates us through their on-screen performances or social media presence.
Even though most of us have no personal connection to these celebrities (unless one is exceptionally fortunate), their omnipresence in the media landscape fosters a sense of adoration among us. Perfume, being an inherently personal product, holds a special place in many of our lives. It is a tangible connection to the allure and glamour associated with these celebrities.
Indeed, owning a designer fragrance bottle, whether in the past or presently, reflects our desire to partake in the same allure and sophistication embodied by our favourite stars.
Celebrity influencers
We often encounter our beloved stars on social media platforms like Instagram, whose popularity has surged in recent years, surpassing even that of Facebook. The pervasive nature of these platforms provides us with an unprecedented window into the daily lives of celebrities.
As we scroll through our Instagram feeds, we find ourselves immersed in the minutiae of their routines, from their morning coffee rituals to their glamorous red-carpet appearances. Each post offers a glimpse into their world, fostering a sense of familiarity and connection that transcends the boundaries of mere fandom.
The more we witness their activities and experiences, the more we feel an intimate connection with them. Whether it’s a candid snapshot of a family vacation or a behind-the-scenes peek at a film set, these glimpses into their lives evoke a sense of kinship as if we are witnessing the lives of friends rather than distant celebrities.
In this digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for cultivating and nurturing fan-celebrity relationships. Through platforms like Instagram, fans can interact with their favourite stars in real time, leaving comments, likes, and messages that further reinforce their bond.
Ultimately, social media’s prevalence has revolutionised how we perceive and engage with celebrities. It has democratized access to their lives, allowing fans to feel closer to their idols than ever before. As a result, the lines between celebrity and fan have become increasingly blurred, ushering in a new era of connection and camaraderie in entertainment.
Wearing a fragrance endorsed or crafted by a celebrity remarkably draws us closer to them.
A single spritz from the bottle, carefully stored to preserve its essence, or catching sight of their face gracing the packaging of their scent, serves as a symbolic bridge into the realm of celebrity.
Indeed, it’s akin to a personal invitation into their world. The scent, imbued with their essence and chosen by them, becomes a tangible link, allowing us to envelop ourselves in their aura, if only for a moment.
The allure of the celebrity lifestyle amplifies this connection. Just as we admire their talents and follow their exploits on screen or stage, embracing their fragrance allows us to partake in a different facet of their identity.
The trend gained significant traction with iconic figures like Elizabeth Taylor and Jennifer Lopez, who ventured into fragrance creation. Witnessing their success, other celebrities swiftly followed suit, recognizing the lucrative potential of this new market segment.
For celebrities, it’s not just about expanding their business empire; it’s about forging a deeper connection with their audience. By offering a fragrance that bears their name or seal of approval, they invite fans into an intimate sphere, allowing them to experience a slice of their world in a tangible and personal way.
In this way, wearing a celebrity-endorsed or -crafted fragrance becomes more than just a choice of scent; it’s a statement of allegiance, a gesture of admiration, and a symbol of our shared fascination with the lives of the stars.
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As long as the public continues to shower their favourite artists, TV, and film stars with support, there will invariably remain a demand and niche in the market for both established and emerging celebrities to delve into the realm of fragrance creation, adorning themselves with their signature scents.
Let’s look at those who wear fragrances that they have played a big part in creating.
Ariana Grande
When you’re as renowned as Ariana Grande, it’s hardly surprising that some of her perfume collections bear the duplicate titles as her chart-topping records.
With fragrances like Thank U, Next, and God Is A Woman, these scents will be memorable in more ways than one. Ariana has curated a collection of perfumes that exude a sweet, girlish, and playful vibe.
One notable aspect of her perfumes is her affinity for marshmallow notes, which lend a distinctive sweetness. This choice reflects Ariana’s preferences and contributes to the unique character of her fragrances.
Given Ariana’s immense popularity among younger demographics, she has astutely crafted perfumes that cater to this particular age group. Notably, her scents are well-suited to a youthful audience and remarkably affordable, making them ideal gifts for daughters or nieces without straining the wallet.
Each bottle in her collection evokes a distinctly feminine, soft, innocent, and youthful theme, reflecting Ariana’s persona and resonating with her dedicated fan base. These fragrances are more than just scents; they express Ariana’s style, personality, and enduring connection with her audience.
Cloud by Ariana Grande
Who wouldn’t be on cloud nine with this beautifully designed bottle’‘Cloud’? Shaped like a cloud that transports you to a higher place, you soon return to earth with its sweet and floral notes.’Who wouldn’t be on cloud nine with this beautifully designed bottle ‘Cloud’? Shaped like a cloud that transports you to a higher place, you soon return to earth with its sweet and floral notes.
Vanilla, coconut, and praline are the first to reach the nose, and a beautiful combination of bergamot, musk, lavender, and pear balances out the sweetness to perfection.
Being such a lovely scent, it is essential not to over-spray as it would likely linger for hours on your skin and in the air for those around you.
Ariana Grande-Cloud
Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande
Thank U. Next is another bottle that graces us with femininity and love. A cleverly designed bottle shaped like a broken heart automatically speaks a thousand lyrics of her famous song. As the bottle breaks out of the broken heart, it gives the younger generation a positive and strong message that even through heartache, we can still get back to being strong and independent.
Suitable to wear all year round, we have a wonderful concoction of raspberry, pear, rose petals, musk and macaroon sugar. A beautiful combination of sweet scents to reinstate the message of love being bittersweet.
ARIANA GRANDE THANK U NEXT 100ML EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY
God Is A Woman
We already know this. Ariana Grande has created a style bottle at the other end of the scale with this fragrance. With a bold and robust bottle shape to enhance the title and strong fragrance notes of cedarwood, vanilla, and pear, it powerfully hits and is straight to the point. Being designed as an Eau de parfum, this scent will feel and smell much more potent, so it is an excellent choice of bottle and name.
Britney Spears
‘Britney Spears is no stranger to the limelight. She has been around since her early days on The Mickey Mouse Club with Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. There is a theme toBritney’ss”Fantasy‘ perfume range.’Britney Spears is no stranger to the limelight. She has been around since her early days on The Mickey Mouse Club with Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. There is a theme to Britney’s ‘Fantasy‘ perfume range.
In this collection, we have bottles shaped like spheres. They have soft edges, are colourful and elegant, and have tiny crystals edged into them. The fragrances in the collection are suitable for daytime and nighttime wear and all seasons.
Island Fantasy by Britney Spears
Island Fantasy is suitable for daytime and summer with its sweet, citrus and aquatic notes. We already get a sense of summer with this perfume, not only for its fragrance notes but also with its green/blue colour bottle.
Tropical seas with crystal-clear water The top fragrance notes bring this fragrance to life with watermelon, mandarin, citrus, clementine and red berries. Flowers that make up the heart notes include jasmine, violet, freesia, and a musk base to keep summer’s light and delicate feel lingering.
Although it’s not the most long-lasting fragrance, this would be ideal for the summer when we don’t want to wear a heavier scent and can re-apply during the day. This gives just enough scent to keep us smelling fresh during the warmer months or summer holidays.
Sunset Fantasy by Britney Spears
Another bottle of fragrance from the Fantasy range with this colour bottle almost feels oriental. With its gold, orange and pink vibrancy tones running through it, we get a feel for places abroad.
This summer fragrance contains sweet, citrus, vanilla and fruity notes. With a fragrance scent that keeps the same theme as the bottle design, we have lovely and fruity scents as the top notes of Italian Mandarin, apple, and grapefruit breakthrough.
Sunset Fantasy by Britney Spears eau de toilette spray 100ml
It is another fragrance you wouldn’t necessarily buy for its longevity, but it is a mixture of plant fruits. Raspberry leaf and orange blossom balance out the peach fruit nicely.
An unusual choice of base note is milk mousse. We don’t often experience this in perfumes, but it works well with vanilla, sandalwood, amber and Australian sandalwood.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is known for her unique vocals, big personality and diva status. A once shy-looking young lady who first adorned our screens, Mariah has shown the world that she is here to make a huge impact. Her aim? To give joy to others with her incredible song lyrics, shatter a few glasses with her vocal range, I’m sure, and create a beautiful scent for equally independent women.
M by Mariah Carey
M by Mariah Carey shows an exquisite purple-based bottle with a lid in the shape of a butterfly—one can assume it fits nicely with her album Butterfly, released in 1997. This amber floral fragrance was launched in 2007. Sitting in the oriental family of notes, M by Mariah Carey captures romance and elegance with its sweet top notes of marshmallows and seawater.
It has unusual heart notes of gardenia and tiare flower and more familiar base notes of patchouli, amber and incense.
Some would think the marshmallow would be a little overpowering, but although it stays with you, it is blended and balanced well with the heart and base notes to leave a gorgeous scented perfume.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry began her career as a model. Her natural beauty makes it easy to see why. Since then, the American Oscar-winning actress has gone on to play parts in many Hollywood films, and her latest venture sees her following in the footsteps of so many other celebrities by embracing the perfume world.
Halle by Halle Berry
The 2009 bottle is as simplistic as its name by Halle Berry. Stylish, gold, and elegantly shaped, Halle has created a sensual fragrance with a delightful cocktail of beautiful perfume notes. Based on the floral family, Halle has top notes of pear blossom, fig leaf, and Sicilian bergamot. An unusual mix of heart notes—mimosa, freesia, and hibiscus—is finished nicely with amber, cashmeran, olibanum, white musk, and driftwood.
Halle By Halle Berry Eau De Parfum Vaporisateur Spray 50ml
This perfume sees Halle releasing her first fragrance and a last chance to grab a rare and discontinued fragrance. Many more have been added to her collection since.
David Beckham
Instinct by David Beckham
David has a beautiful selection of male scents and has since collaborated with his wife, Victoria, to bring us a ‘his & hers’ range from their fragrance line, the House of Beckham. He enjoys wearing other designer scents as his signature scent, but he also wears one of his own from his fragrance line, House of David Beckham, called Instinct. Falling in the Fougere family and created in 2005, this bottle is an excellent blend of wood, earthy, spicy, floral, and citrus notes.
David Beckham Instinct eau de toilette 50ml
This fragrance opens with a fresh, citrus note —a whiff of mandarin orange—followed by a woody aroma. The bottle itself is very simplistic, distinguished, and clean. There’s no fuss, no thrills, and what you see is what you get.
Tom Ford
Tom Ford is no stranger to the fashion industry and the fragrance world, so it would be slightly strange if he didn’t wear one of his creations as his signature scent. Alongside fragrances, Tom has created his brand in menswear, accessories, eyewear, and beauty products.
Beau De Jour by Tom Ford
This scent was launched in 2020, a relatively new addition to the fragrance world. Like David Beckham, Tom Ford has kept his scent as an aromatic base within the Fougere family.
The Fougere scent 
There is an excellent selection of spices as we smell woody and earthy notes. This scent has lavender extracts and touches of Rosemary, mint, basil, oakmoss, and then the base of patchouli and amber—another smell to come in an Eau de parfum. A light spritz of this strong fragrance will go a long way, so less is more.
So many celebrities have created and shared their love of creating beautiful scents and sharing them with us. Look at our perfume and beauty resources page for a wide selection of perfumes and beauty products.
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What Perfume Do Celebrities Wear?
You would be led to believe celebrities wear the perfumes and aftershaves they endorse. While there are plenty who do, many have their own favourites.
What perfume do celebrities wear?
It’s well-known that many of today’s celebrities endorse a scent during their career, but many do wear different scents from the ones they’ve helped create and promote. From film stars to pop stars, we’ve seen many fragrances sold off the shelves in-store and online.
With up-and-coming stars hitting our screens and the celebrity circuit, we’re curious about what scents these stars wear themselves. Interestingly, they are scents they don’t get paid to wear either. Many of us reach for a perfume or aftershave bottle before a night out or a weekend away, so what do celebrities wear when they go out in public?
Signature scents
Celebrities often wear a signature scent, a fragrance that reminds them of an occasion or, indeed, reminds others of their presence. We’ve all been there.
Related article: Signature fragrances
Many of us or our friends have a signature scent that is worn to every occasion. The more we sniff such fragrance, the more it reminds us of the person who is wearing it. Scents have a wonderful way of bringing back memories and special times, similar to when we listen to music.
Let’s delve into the celebrity world of fragrances and examine some of the brands that our celebs are reaching for.
What perfume do celebrities wear?
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Adele
There won’t be many who haven’t heard of Adele, listened to her records, or know her unique music style. Famous for writing powerful lyrics and unforgettable melodies with her beautiful ballads that almost everyone can relate to, Adele has been wearing her favourite scent since her teens.
Hypnotic Poison by Dior is one of those perfumes that can be very difficult to wear due to its powerful scent, and it has undoubtedly made a statement since its release in 1998.
Just like Adele’s power ballads have the impact to hit home and are easily remembered, this fragrance has the same effect.
Top notes: Plum, coconut, apricot
Heart notes: Jasmine, caraway, Brazilian rosewood, tuberose
Base notes: Vanilla, milk almond, sandalwood
A mixture of sweet yet powerful fragrance notes that will instantly impact its first spray and a scent that will get heads turning.
It would seem the perfect scent for such a powerhouse. Both celebrity and perfume make an unforgettable entrance.
Harry styles
Harry Styles burst onto our screens as a 16-year-old in 2010 when he auditioned for the X Factor. Since then, he has become one-fifth of the boy band One Direction and has continued his success as a solo artist to this day.
Harry has been wearing the scent Memoire D’une Odeur by Gucci since starting in several campaigns for the fragrance.
This gender-neutral scent is perhaps contrary to what we may expect Harry to wear, given his unique fashion wardrobe. A man that possibly has every man and woman, in fact, envious that he can wear absolutely anything and still look good! We visualize a robust masculine scent that turns heads, so his choice of fragrance is a much more delicate approach.
With light herbal notes, it’s not an overpowering scent and is nicely suited as an everyday fragrance.
Top notes: Bitter Almond, chamomile
Heart notes: Musk, jasmine, Indian jasmine
Base notes: Sandalwood, vanilla, cedar
Since 2017, one of Harry’s favourite fragrances has been Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille.
This intense and hugely popular fragrance for both men and women was launched in 2007. With its dark and sultry notes, this scent effortlessly fits the sophistication and sex appeal of Harry Styles.
Top notes: Tobacco leaf
Middle notes: Vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco blossom, cacao
Base notes: dried fruits and woody notes.
Related article: Harry Styles Pleasing range
Camilla Cabello
Since its release in 2012, La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme has been a huge hit. Julia Roberts is behind the TV advert and endorses the product. She also wears a famous fragrance.
We have another famous singer who likes its sweet and floral scent. Camilla Cabello enjoys this design, too, and I have to say, it’s one of my all-time favourites.
A first whiff of this fragrance automatically conjures up youth and summer vibes, and it’s no surprise that it’s so popular.
Related article: FM perfume413 review
Top notes: Blackcurrant, pear
Heart notes: Jasmine, Iris, orange blossom
Base notes : Vanilla, praline, tonka bean, patchouli.
Gordon Ramsay
It’s a little surprise to hear that Gordon Ramsay wears Aventus by Creed. This scent has a masculine, rebellious, and woody structure. It’s straight to the point and direct, and there’s no confusion that it’s part of the Creed family.
A touch of fruit gives Aventus its softer edge, a side we occasionally see in this high-profile, straight-talking celebrity.
Top notes: Italian bergamot, pineapple, french apples, blackcurrant
Heart notes: Patchouli, dry birch, rose, Moroccan jasmine
Base notes : Oakmoss, musk, ambergris, vanilla.
Johnny Depp
Launched in 2015, Savage by Dior has become hugely popular. With a high dose of pepper, this fragrance still shows masculinity alongside hints of lavender and cedar. As part of the Fougere family and one of the top-selling fragrances for men, looking closely at the fragrance notes shows an unusual selection.
A selection that makes up this scent and is quite fitting for a quirky celebrity like Johnny Depp to wear.
Top notes: Pepper, Calabrian, bergamot
Heart notes: Lavender, pink pepper, patchouli, Sichuan pepper, geranium.
Base notes: Cedar, laudanum, ambroxan
Cameron Diaz
Pure-faced Cameron Diaz wears the fragrance Happy by Clinique, founded in 1968. It is possibly a very typical choice of perfume with its floral blend of happy, feminine, and vibrant fragrance notes. Whenever Cameron Diaz adorns our screens, we often think of pure, fresh skin and a delicate scent. With a smile and a twinkle in her eye, this scent perfectly fits her personality.
Top notes: Blood orange, apple, grapefruit, orange, bergamot, Indian mandarin
Heart notes: Lily-of-the-valley, rose, freesia, orchid.
Base notes: Amber, musk, lily, magnolia and mimosa.
Lady Gaga
She is wearing a fragrance like Womanity by Thierry Mugler, which suits Lady Gaga’s unique creativity. This fragrance, with its blend of sweet and spicy notes that align with Thierry Mugler perfumes’ classic and iconic scent, fits this pop star down to a tee alongside a creative bottle design.
Its distinctive notes make this perfume versatile and suitable for any independent woman. It was launched in 2011.
Top notes: Citrus, green notes, chutney
Heart notes: Sea water, caviar, black fig.
Base notes: Virginia cedar, immortelle, vetiver and opoponax (violet-scented flowers)
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is another celebrity with a keen interest in unique scents by a classic designer. Katy wears Angel by Thierry Mugler, which was first launched in 1992.
I feel it is a scent with an acquired taste. It has lovely notes, and it’s almost like wearing the smell of a bar of chocolate! It’s one of those fragrances that you either love or hate.
Too many sprays could leave you and others with a headache, as this perfume has a solid vanilla base that tends to linger for a while. The bottle is not the best design for your bedside cabinet, as it doesn’t stand up on its own, so it’s one to keep in the box between sprays.
Top notes: Strawberry, dewberry, honey, jasmine, orchid, rose, bergamot, helonial
Middle notes: Chocolate, coumarin, caramel
Base notes: Sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, musk
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is a wearer of Musk by Lorenzo Villoresi.
A masculine scent that is seductive, sensual and mysterious and was released in 1995.
Once Brad started wearing this scent, it understandably became more popular. We are often influenced by high-profile celebrities and what they wear regarding fragrances and clothes.
With a touch of floral, wood and vanilla, this fragrance maintains its balance as a unisex scent.
Top notes: Bay leaf, eucalyptus, mint, coriander, cypress, green notes, cardamom
Heart notes: Cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon, fir, juniper, oregano, Thyme, caraway.
Base notes: Sage, rosemary, tomato leaf, heliotrope, oakmoss.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is another celebrity who always has that youthful appearance year by year and wears Dune by Christian Dior.
Sandra is no stranger to our TV screens and has appeared in many box-office films.
A classic scent designed in 1991, it is still popular with its floral musk scent. It is suitable for daytime or night, primarily through the summer months.
DIOR Dune Women’s Eau de Toilette Spray Perfume 100ML
Top notes: Mandarin, bergamot, aldehyde, palisander, peony, broom
Heart notes: Rose, ylang-ylang, wallflower, lily, lichen, jasmine
Base notes: patchouli. Sandalwood, amber, musk, oakmoss, benzoin, vanilla.
So there you have it.
Ten of our well-known celebrities don’t wear their endorsed perfumes but instead like to wear some of the top-named designer scents of today.
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Where To Buy Perfume Samples
The perfume industry is vast and continues to grow. One of the great things about buying a new fragrance is the availability of samples to try before you buy. We’ve all done it: We purchase perfume because it smells nice on someone else or because the celebrity endorser behind the bottle is one of our favourite actors.
FM World samples We are still very much influenced by our purchases when it comes to fragrances. Many places offer free samples or samples at a small cost so that you can try a fragrance before you commit to buying the bottle.
This excellent idea will save money when buying perfume you may never wear. Everyone’s skin is different so that each fragrance will smell unique on your skin.
Friends, family, or even strangers often comment on our chosen fragrance. They like the scent and may even buy the bottle themselves, only to find it doesn’t smell the same on their skin.
Another expensive bottle of celebrity perfume sits in the wardrobe or on the dressing table. When I was younger, I loved going into the perfume stores with my late mum to get a collection of perfume samples. It was a cheap way of having a fragrance every day. Nowadays, perfume samples can be used for so many ideas.
Perfume Samples as Wedding Favours
Are you getting married?
Have you ever considered purchasing a selection of perfume samples for your guests? They’ll love this idea. Using perfume samples as wedding favours has become very popular over the last few years, and they don’t have to cost a fortune.
A great way to thank your wedding guests for attending your special day is to give them a selection of perfume or aftershave samples at the table.
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Decorative bags and pouches can be bought online from places such as eBay to make the samples look more elegant as a gift.
There are some pretty drawstring pouches available in a range of colours.
Rose Organza Bags Wedding Party Favour Gift Candy Jewellery Pouch Large Small-UK
An extra gift
Another idea for using perfume samples is to add a small gift to a birthday or Christmas present, particularly if you find out what fragrance the person likes, such as floral, woody, citrus, oriental, etc.
You could then choose those fragrance notes as an extra gift to pop inside their gift.
Enhancing Your Home with Perfume Samples
If you don’t want to wear or give away your perfume samples, there are several things you can do with them.
The potpourri on your kitchen windowsill that has lost its scent can be quickly revived by sprinkling drops of your perfume sample on top.
Sprinkle some perfume onto your potpourri for a delicate scent in the home Take a sample abroad for your holidays. When the airport limits the amount of liquid we can take, a sample bottle is the perfect solution, and you can take a few different scents with you, too.
Add a sample bottle to a water spray with a bit of water, and gently spray your car seats to give them a new scent when you return for a drive.
An excellent idea for smelly kitchen bins is to add some drops to some cotton balls and pop them in the bottom of your bin before your liner goes in.
Drawer liners keep our clothes smelling fresh, so why not add a little potpourri to a small pouch bag?
Add a few drops of your sample perfume to add a gorgeous fragrance the next time you reach for your smalls.
If you use the tumble dryer during the winter months and usually use scented sheets, why not create your own?
Add several drops of perfume onto a damp handkerchief and pop it in the dryer. Your wet clothes will come out smelling fresh, clean, scented and dry.
Where Can You Find Affordable Perfume Samples?
At FM WORLD, perfume samples can be purchased between 60p ( PURE and PURE ROYAL).
You can purchase a lovely gift box for the Utique range for £26 containing all the Utique samples. Celebrity perfumes inspire all of our fragrance bars in the Utique range.
If, for example, your favourite perfume is La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, a gorgeous floral and sweet scent, you can purchase a sample of FM 413 with very similar notes to this celebrity perfume for 60p.
You can read our review of this fragrance here
A Popular Choice Of Fragrance
Thousands of men and women currently wear FM fragrances, which are popular, long-lasting, and affordable—the perfect combination. We all have a different way of thinking when purchasing products. Many prefer to buy the designer range because of the celebrity endorser behind that product. You pay a percentage towards the packaging, the designer bottle, the celebrity endorser and the TV advert that goes alongside it.
FM fragrances were created to give quality perfume that lasts longer than celebrity perfumes and is affordable for any budget. They also created perfume where you don’t pay for the above external factors. They all contain 20% or 30% pure perfume oil, meaning that your fragrance will last around eight hours if you use 20% perfume and even longer if you buy a 30% perfume oil fragrance.
Quality Samples, Quality Perfumes
Buyers want to pay for quality and do just that at FM. With over 200 fragrances, we are spoilt for choice when choosing one of our favourites. We don’t need to spend £80-£100 on designer fragrances when we can buy a more affordable bottle with similar notes. They are so similar that they smell almost identical.
Pure and Pure Royal Range
With such a large selection, the PURE and PURE ROYAL range samples are 1.4ml sample bottles.
The applicator, a plastic wand attached to the lid, applies the sample to your skin. If you require that extra touch, the paper sample holders can be bought separately for 80 pence each.
Sample holder for male perfume 
Sample holder for female perfume The Utique Range
FM WORLD’s Utique range features twelve scents with delightful fragrance notes. Eight of those fragrances ( Black, Gold, Ruby, Bubble, Ambre Royal, Ambergris, and Malachite) belong to the Asian family, so you will find floral, woody, spicy, vanilla, and ambergris notes.
Three scents ( Muffin, Flamingo, Violet Oud) are in the flower family so that you will have fruity, oriental, citrus, woody, and water notes. The last scent (Sexy Cashmere) is in the wood family group, with notes of floral, fruit, and oriental. All the perfumes in the Utique range are unisex and contain 20% perfume.
They measure as 2ml samples and come with their paper sample holder. Another elegant way to give as a gift is this collection, which has a spray top for easy application.
BLACK
Type: elegant, sophisticated, mysterious
Fragrance notes:
Head Notes: Woody notes, saffron, styrax
Heart Notes: vetiver, amber, vanilla
Base Notes: leather, sandalwood, amber wood
GOLD
Type: luxurious, exquisite
Head Notes: red pepper, cedarwood, nutmeg
Heart Notes: iris, saffron, vetiver
Base Notes: Cypriot, patchouli, black musk, amber
RUBY
Type: mystery, spiritual
Fragrance notes:
Head Notes: cashmere wood, jasmine,
Heart Notes: vanilla, amber wood, balsamic notes
Base Notes: white oud, black musk, dry wood
MUFFIN
Type: intriguing, noble, unforgettable
Fragrance notes:
Head notes: lemon, rose, saffron
Heart notes: woody notes, peony, Amyris, leather notes
Base notes: amber, oud, vanilla
FLAMINGO
Type: charming, seductive like a forbidden fruit
Fragrance notes:
Head notes: Rosa Mosqueta, blackberry sorbet, green notes
Heart notes: Damask Rose, jasmine, apricot
Base notes: woody notes, crystal rose chord, musk
BUBBLE
Type: enchanting, delightful
Fragrance Notes
Head: bergamot, cardamom, lime
Heart: Lily of the Valley, jasmine, mint
Base: guaiac wood, musk, cedarwood
AMBRE ROYAL
Type: sensual, charming, with a hint of mystery
Fragrance notes:
Head Notes: bergamot, orange, apple, cinnamon
Heart Notes: clove, tobacco
Base Notes: patchouli, tonka bean, myrrh, musk
VIOLET OUD
Type: sophisticated, stunning
Fragrance Notes: Head notes: rose, suede, safflower
Heart notes: frozen raspberry, wild rose, Cypriot
Base notes: agarwood, white musk, American sweetgum
SEXY CASHMERE
Type: uninhibited, ambiguous, triggering desires
Fragrance notes:
Head: plum
Heart: iris, violet, ylang-ylang, cedarwood, patchouli
Base: sandalwood, benzoin resin, vanilla, musk
AMBERGRIS
Type: deep, mysterious, absolute
Head: bergamot, red peppercorn, cumin seeds, cardamom
Heart: wild jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang
Base: ambergris, tonka bean, labdanum, leather, oak moss, patchouli, musk
MALACHITE
Type: enigmatic, thrilling, like the four elements
Fragrance notes:
Head notes: mandarin, bergamot, wallflower, plum, aldehyde notes, blackcurrant, saffron, ivy, peach skin
Base notes: sandalwood, vanilla, moss, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, musk
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Utique Luxury Face Oil
As we age, our skin needs a little extra help. A great way to restore moisture is to use the Utique Luxury Face Oil by FM WORLD.
Over the years, many people have possibly avoided putting oils on their faces, especially if they are prone to oily skin. Do you think that adding more oil would indeed cause more issues?
Contrary to belief, using a face oil that has so many benefits in its ingredients has become hugely popular over the years.
Celebrities and make-up artists are also known to be using such products in their daily skincare routine.
Finding the right face oil
It’s essential to shop for the correct type of face oil and use one with top-quality ingredients that won’t block the pores and leave the skin feeling loved.
If you’ve ever tried any of the FM ranges, you will already know their affordability and quality when it comes to product selection.
The Utique Luxury Face Oil is no exception.
It is designed to rejuvenate, moisturise, and nourish every skin type. If you want a glowing, soft, and youthful complexion, the luxury oil is worth a try. Whilst some may see that it’s not the cheapest bottle of face oil on the market, having tried several others, I have found this one to be the best and most suited to my skin, which is neither dry nor greasy on a good day.
It works as a fantastic base for makeup and can also be applied just before bedtime to rebuild the skin’s cells as we sleep.
Daily washing can dry out our skin, especially if we use harsh soaps. I recommend Simple Purifying Gel Wash for a daily detox.
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The luxury face oil is excellent for removing makeup and is gentle on the skin. One of the great things about it is how easy it is to apply with the pipette-style glass bottle.
©️fragranceswithlove.com This ensures that you only apply the small amount needed without wasting it. If you’re a first-time face oil user, you will notice the difference instantly. Even those with skin that isn’t particularly dry can benefit from using an oil.
Suitable for men and women
It’s not just a face oil for women, either. Men can benefit from using it, too, as it’s a great product to use on the face after shaving.
Men take just as much care in their skincare routine as women, and with oil that soaks in quickly and doesn’t feel greasy, I would recommend this face oil to anyone.
The Utique Luxury Face Oil is made with the highest-quality certified oils and contains no preservatives, artificial colouring, or parabens.
A mixture of the right ingredients
With a combination of 13 different natural oils and essential oils, it is clear why this oil benefits in so many ways.
With ingredients such as Neroli, Argan, Jojoba, Sunflower, Soybean, Castor, Evening Primrose, Jasmine, and Geranium, it’s easy to see why this product benefits our skin.
The Utique Luxury Face Oil prevents the formation of fine lines and capillaries with its Neroli oil ingredient.
Fine lines are inevitable as we age, so using face oil regularly can help slow down the process.
Argan oil is suitable as an anti-wrinkle and contains rejuvenating properties.
Jojoba oil is good for closing the pores, moisturising the skin, and improving its firmness. This ingredient also helps to minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
We all strive for elasticity in our skin, and with the help of sunflower oil, the skin feels like it has more movement and no longer feels tight or dry.
Skin that is lacking in hydration will benefit immensely from using products that contain the ingredient Soybean oil.
When our skin is exposed to the sun and outside elements, we must have a protective barrier and antibacterial properties.
Castor oil will help to protect the delicate layers of the skin.
Everyone loves Evening Primrose oil, as it adds moisture and can help soothe irritations in dry or sensitive skin.
Our skin naturally regenerates new skin, so Jasmine oil’s added ingredient will help support skin cell renewal.
If you are looking for cleansed and nourished skin whilst soothing any irritation, then the benefit of Geranium oil will work wonders.
My story with Utique Luxury Face Oil
I first tried FM World’s face oil in the summer of 2020. I’d recently had my first COVID vaccination, and within a few days, the skin around my eyes became extremely dry and red.
photo©️fragranceswithlove.com A severe reaction left the skin around my eye looking and feeling burnt. To this day, I am still not sure if it was a reaction to the injection or something that I had eaten. Further vaccinations went without any issues.
My skin looked and felt like leather. The skin around our eyes is delicate, and I was shocked by how one of my eyes, in particular, looked like it had been burnt by a product.
I was desperate to replace the lost moisture as quickly as possible. My skin felt tight, sore and sensitive, so I purchased a Utique Luxury Face Oil bottle as a last resort.
I had already tried many other face creams, such as E45 and Nivea, but to no avail. If anything, these face creams left my skin stinging, so I had to wash them off straight away.
Within 3-4 days of using the face oil and avoiding eye makeup for a few weeks, I was pleasantly surprised and relieved by how much the skin around my eyes had improved.
I no longer had the scaly, dry and tight skin as my lower lid returned to a bit more normality.
photo©️fragranceswithlove.com I noticed much-improved skin around my eye after a few days of using the oil. Since then, I have continued to use the product, applying it first thing in the morning before I put on makeup and once again in the evening after using Simple Purifying Gel Wash.
I always feel that my skin needs some moisture before I sleep, and it is essential that women remove all traces of makeup before bed.
Utique Luxury Face Oil
Size: 30ml
Price: £72 available from FM World
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My rating:10 out of 10
Conclusion
If you are looking for a face oil that keeps the skin glowing, moisturised and healthy and does precisely what it is meant to do just by using a small amount daily, then I highly recommend trying the Utique Luxury Face Oil.
For healthier skin, give it some love.
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Exfoliating Foot Peel Review
We often overlook the importance of including our feet in our daily skincare routine, but it is still important to care for our feet. What better way to pamper our skin than with a foot-peeling mask?
©️photo Fragranceswithlove.com Forgotten feet
During the winter and cooler months, our feet spend lots of time confined in socks and closed-in shoes. It’s easy to forget about their care until we return home from work, step into the shower, and notice the dry skin forming around our heels and big toes.
The heels and the areas around the big toe are prone to dryness. Allowing the skin on your heels to dry can lead to painful cracks. Trust me, it can be very uncomfortable if it reaches that point. Remember, prevention is better than a cure.
Our feet are essential.
In winter, it’s easy to neglect our feet since they’re often hidden away in shoes and boots, out of sight and out of mind. Perhaps that’s one reason why we tend to prioritise the care of our hands over our feet.
Many of us spend considerable time on our feet each day at work. Our feet bear the brunt of being squeezed into tight shoes or boots to support our bodies for extended periods.
While showers and baths help maintain some level of cleanliness for our feet, it’s not until summer that we suddenly realise the extent of their neglect, as we observe dry and calloused skin starting to form.
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When the weather improves, we eagerly pull countless sandals, sliders, and other warm-weather footwear from our wardrobes. Open-toe shoes have become tempting, but we may discover that our feet don’t look as elegant and moisturised as expected. Many women, like myself, maintain painted toenails year-round, while some reserve nail polish for the summer season, showcasing vibrant colours with appropriate footwear.
We commonly focus on the parts of our body that are most visible to others, like our face and hands. We invest time in skincare routines to ensure our skin remains healthy, moisturised and well-hydrated. When our hands are prominently displayed, we are acutely aware of their appearance, regardless of occupation.
A skincare routine is essential to keep the skin healthy, moisturised and hydrated. When our hands are on show, we are very much aware of how they look, whatever job we may have.
Don’t forget about your feet.
We can maintain our foot skincare routine by washing, moisturising, and using a pumice stone to remove excess dead skin cells, which is effective to some extent. However, this extra care often gets overlooked because it requires time and isn’t seen as essential as caring for our hands and faces, which are always visible.
For the best results, it’s essential to prep the skin before using a pumice stone, typically after a bath or shower when the skin is soft and can be gently removed. Pumice stones wear down over time, so it’s best to use them when wet, which allows them to glide smoothly over calloused skin. Soaking your feet in warm water further softens the skin, making the process easier.
Pumice stones are affordable and widely available. While they are excellent for softening hard skin on your feet, you’ll need to use them regularly to maintain soft and smooth skin.
Using an exfoliating foot peel
Exfoliating foot peels offer several benefits. They can help remove dead skin cells, calluses, and rough patches, making your feet smoother and softer. However, like face sheet masks, a wide variety of brands are available on the market, so choosing the right one can be challenging.
I had encountered reviews of the foot peel by FM World, so I was eager to try it. The package contains two liquid sachets and two sock bags. You pour the liquid into separate sock bags, one for each foot.
Before using the exfoliating foot peel, remove any nail polish. Clean, dry feet are inserted into the bags provided. The sticky labels secure the bags around your ankles for a snug fit. The instructions advise wearing the bags for 60 to 90 minutes, an excellent opportunity to relax, watch TV, or read a book.
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After the designated time, remove your feet from the bags, rinse the remaining liquid with water, and gently pat your feet dry. The exfoliation process will begin within 4 to 7 days and continue for 3 to 5 days.
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After using this product for the first time a few months ago, I noticed that my skin felt wonderfully soft even before the exfoliation process began. The process required me to sit and relax, as I couldn’t walk around with the liquid bags on my feet, and I found it to be a therapeutic and pampering experience in the comfort of my home.
This product contains AHA/BHA acids that effectively regenerate damaged epidermis. Enriched with a complex of natural ingredients, urea and allantoin provide additional moisturisation, which our feet need.
- The foot peel effectively removes calluses.
- It contains honey, opuntia, pear, passion fruit, lemon, grape, and pineapple extracts.
- The peel leaves the feet feeling perfectly smooth.
- It’s recommended for use once a month.
Watching the dead skin peel away from your feet is a satisfying experience, confirming that the product delivers on its promises. After the peeling process, my feet feel incredibly smooth and well-hydrated.
This newfound confidence allows me to comfortably wear sandals again, enhanced by the vibrant colour on my toenails. I no longer feel self-conscious about the dry skin on my heels and toes.
In between exfoliating foot peel treatments, I recommend applying a body moisturiser to the feet at night. I would recommend our Complete Care Ultra Moisturising Foot Cream.
This product, priced at £10.50, will help keep the skin soft and supple between treatments.
Exfoliating foot peel
- Price: £14.50 (as of 16/06/24)
- Available for purchase from FM World
- My rating is 10 out of 10!
The exfoliating foot peel is the best foot peel I have ever tried, and I plan to use it again. It’s more effective than a pumice stone and offers a fantastic way to bring the salon pampering experience to your home at an affordable price.
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