I’ve reviewed many a CLEAN fragrance here on Raging Rouge… and I love them all. Among my top favorites is “Warm Cotton”. It smells exactly like a freshly washed load of laundry, right out of the dryer. It’s just–well–clean!
If you’ve always wanted to try the scent, I have good news! The first 50 readers to visit www.facebook.com/cleanperfume and enter the code “CLEANragingrouge” will receive a free sample of CLEAN Warm Cotton perfume! Note that this offer is only good until March 31, 2010 (or while supplies last), so be sure to head on over before it’s too late!
Once you’ve become a fan of CLEAN, you’ll also be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three CLEAN Grand prize gift sets or 10 runner-up prizes.
Prize details: Three lucky CLEAN fans can luxuriate in the refreshing soft scent reminiscent of a soft warm towel right out of the dryer with a CLEAN Warm Cotton gift set. The gift set includes a 2.14 FL. Oz of Warm Cotton Perfume, a .34 FL. Oz Warm Cotton Rollerball to keep in your purse, a Warm Cotton Bath & Shower Gel (6 Fl. Oz.), a Warm Cotton Body Lotion (6 Fl. Oz.), and a Warm Cotton Clothing & Linen Spray (6 Fl. Oz.). With notes of citrus, lilac, jasmine and hints of amber and musk, CLEAN Warm Cotton leaves the sweet smell of refreshing comfort on your skin long after the last droplet has evaporated. Runner-up winners will receive a 2.14 FL. Oz bottle of Warm Cotton Perfume.
In February 2009, Kenzo introduced three brand-new Japanese floral fragrances to their illustrious collection. Named the “Eaux De Fleurs” collection, Kenzo recruited three perfumers to each create a fragrance to launch the collection with three scents: Eaux de Fleurs Silk, Magnolia and Tea.
In February 2010, Kenzo has introduced Eau de Fleur de Plum, the latest member of the Eaux de Fleurs collection! This collection of scent is inspired by the blossoms of Japanese trees. Plum blossoms are a symbol of Spring, blooming immediately after the winter chill. Apparently, Japanese tradition claims this blossom has powers to fend off evil!
Refined, feminine and elegant… this new powdery almond floral scent conjures up images of a woman dressed for tennis, relaxing at a country club, with rolling green hills in the background. It’s classic elegance, captured in a bottle!
Each bottle is contained in an origami-inspired box, and is tinted in pale shades of the season. The curvy bottle is worthy of display! Promise me you won’t hide this perfume in a drawer!
Other scents include de soie silk (a fruity floral), de magnolia (a bright hesperidianfloral) and de tea (a floral with notes of green tea and musk).
A 1.7 oz. spray bottle of Eaux de Fleurs retails for $55. Check it out at Kenzousa.com.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
This Spring, Marc Jacobs will introduce a limited-edition Daisy bottle! Housed in the revamped bottle (adorned with adorable blue daisies) is the original Marc Jacobs Daisy scent.
Top Notes: Wild Strawberry, Violent and Ruby Red Grapefruit
Heart Notes:Gardenia, Violet Petals and Jasmine Petals
Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla and White Woods
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Marc Jacobs Daisy is $57 and available at Fine Department Stores national. Make sure to visit www.daisymarcjacobs.com for more info!
Hot off the presses, readers! For Summer 2010, Harajuku Lovers are back in sexy swimwear!
The adorable collectible figurines are now filled with fresh new summer scents! They’re limited-edition, so grab ‘em while you can! I know I adored the snow bunnies…
Here’s the skinny on the new scents:
Love: A fruity floral, Love mixes and matches a vintage inspired one piece with modern wrap around removable sunglasses. A red Hibiscus flower is the perfect accessory to keeping her ponytail in place.
Lil’ Angel: A citrus vanilla, Lil’ Angel suits up in a teeny weeny navy blue bikini scattered with sweet yellow and white hearts (showing her love for the beach)! Never without her signature headband, she dresses it with a few fragrant Plumeria flowers to channel a tropical vibe.
Music: A sensuous floral, Music keeps it nautical. Her navy and white striped bikini is trimmed in bright cherry red and accented with some sweet and playful bows. A red Hibiscus hair flower makes the perfect topper. Aye Aye, it’s super kawaii!
Baby: A dewy floral, Baby is a quintessential girlie girl in a pink on pink polka dot bikini with ruched top and string bottom. A few Plumeria flowers nestled in her hair add the finishing touch to her super kawaii ensemble.
G: A creamy musky, G wears a tuxedo bandeau bikini top and for a pop of color, turquoise boy short bottoms. Her sweet headband is adorned with a mix of tropical Plumeria flowers.
The new Harajuku Girl Sunshine Cuties are $30 each and available at Sephora, Macys and Nordstrom.
Sabon, one of my favorite bath and body brands, has recently launched a new line of fragrance. The recently introduced “Essence of Pleasure” contains 8 different scents: 6 “daily perfumes” and 2 “boutique perfumes”.
True to their Israeli roots, Sabon has given each of the daily perfume scents a Hebrew name. Wouldn’t one of these beautiful bottles make a lovely Hanukkah gift? The range contains:
Zer- Rose
Zohar- Musk
Tal- Marine
Shir- Lily
Avir- Jasmine
Oneg- Patchouli Vanilla.
The vanilla warmth of Daily Perfume Oneg is like a warm welcoming hug on a cold day. Not to mention… I always score compliments when I wear it!
A huge 2.81 oz. bottle retails for a mere $32.
Click HERE to check it out at SabonNYC.com.
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Who would have ever thought the crisp, snappy scent of Pomegranate could be made so utterly seductive? Jo Malone! The Pomegranate Noir scent should be your choice if you’re in search of a fragrance to set the scene for a romantic encounter.
The inspiration for Pomegranate Noir was a red silk dress. Notes of pomegranate, raspberry, plum, pink pepper combine with patchouli, frankincense and spicy woods to create this magical, mythical, mysterious scent.
For the holidays, Jo Malone has packaged Pomegranate Noir Bath Oil (200ml), Body Crème (175 ml) and a special-edition Body Powder to make the ultimate, luxurious bath & body holiday gift.
The Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Pamper Kit retails for $245. If you’re looking to buy the scent, stand-alone, a 30mL bottle retails for $55. A 100mL bottle retails for $100.
Click HERE to buy it from Jo Malone online.
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The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Jo Malone makes holiday gift-giving a snap, with these adorable but oh-so-luxe travel-sized candles!
Scents like Amber & Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Lime Blossom and Orange Blossom instantly refresh any room. These votive candles are packaged in Jo Malone’s trademark, unassuming, apothecary style, so they are an easy accessory choice for homes with any decor.
My favorite part: These tiny candles still make quite an olfactory impression! They are also the perfect gift for a frequent traveler, for just a touch of a reminder of the comforts of home.
Jo Malone gifts are packaged elegantly in a cream colored box with a weighty parchment feel, and tied with a beautiful black ribbon. The gift is gorgeous even before it’s opened!
Retail price is $35 US or $50 CDN per candle.
Click HERE to check it out at Jo Malone online.
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The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
FLOWERBYKENZO ESSENTIELLE REVIEW!
The term is “Super Female”, but is better known in the medical community as Triple X Syndrome (or XXX Syndrome). The 1 in 1,000 women born with an extra X chromosome typically stand head and shoulders above the average woman, and have a willowy slender physique. I’ve read speculation that that many super-models can credit their thin bodies to the fact that they are indeed “Super-Female”.
The Super-Female immediately sprung to mind when I sampled the latest Kenzo fragrance, FlowerByKenzo Essentielle. The bottle was designed to be extra-tall and super-slender. The scent? A romantic floral with a delicate super-feminine hint of powder.
This latest introduction by KENZO also happens to be one of my favorites, proving to me that this brand is only getting better with age.
25 mL/0.8 oz –$58
45mL/1.5 oz –$75
75mL/2.5 oz. –$92
Click HERE to head over to KENZO USA to buy it!
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Until I recently sampled “Fire And Cream”–the latest scent by Strange Invisible Perfumes–I had no idea modern fragrance had been “dumbed down” to appeal to the masses. Launched on September 15th, the latest by Alexandra Balahoutis contains a diverse combination of notes that resonated deep within me, as if the scent stirred up memories from a past life.
When I first received a sample, I sniffed the perfume from the bottle and thought “eh”. Once applied, Fire And Cream comes to life quite unexpectedly. After I applied the fragrance, I caught myself sniffing my wrists again and again like an OCD-crazed perfume addict!
So, what notes make it so magical? Top Notes: Hydro-distilled orange and orange blossom. Heart Notes: Tuberose, frankincense, white lavender. Base Notes: Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli.
For the record, I positively believe this fragrance will never be a “volume seller”. Fire And Cream is a perfume that connoisseurs will embrace, but most will shun. Personally? This scent absolutely, positively now ranks as one of my favorites! It’s just… special.
All scents by Strange Invisible Perfumes are comprised of organic, wildcrafted or biodynamic essences set in a base of 100% organic, beverage-grade grape alcohol.
Retail price is $195 for a 0.15 fl. oz. bottle of perfume, and $145 for a 1.7 fl. oz. bottle of eau de parfum. Be sure to purchase a tester for $5 from the Strange Invisible Perfumes website before taking the plunge!
Check it out at www.strangeinvisibleperfumes.com or www.beautyhabit.com.
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Baby, it’s cold outside! There’s something about the sweet and spicy vanilla scent of Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Cologne that warms me right down to my toes. The fragrance has a hot chocolate affect on my spirit!
