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Free your Fire – YSL LIBRE Fragrance

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a fragrance review here on StyleScoop, but man oh man am I excited about this one. The new LIBRE fragrance from YSL Beauty ticks all my fragrance boxes.

It’s sexy, seductive, bright and the warm vanilla touch makes it a perfect cozy fragrance! Just what I’ve been looking for. In addition, it has uber smouldering notes of lavender. Something that is very much found in mens fragrances, but works majestically in this one – because of a very special process!

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June 3, 2020

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FLOWERBOMB Midnight – Fragrance Review

First things first – I am a big, big fan of the original Flowerbomb fragrance of 2005 and even more in love with their 2015 update Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Extrême. So yes, it’s a no brainer that I would also love Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight too. The only thing, is that I don’t find it as potent as the other two? Don’t get me wrong, it’s glorious but I’m talking intensity when I say “potent”. On me it gives me that knee weakening first spritz, but then seems to settle into a pretty scent without overpowering the senses. And I do like fragrances that overpower, but hey, if that’s not your thing and perhaps you didn’t like that with previous Viktor & Rolf fragrances, who knows, this one may be your numero uno.

Flowerbomb Midnight – a suspenseful moment of supreme mystery, sensuality, femininity, power, and transformation. The truest form of self and expression, your unapologetic self… at midnight.

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October 17, 2019

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Lancôme La Nuit Trésor

Last week when I shared one of my favourite new fragrances, I mentioned that there was a second fragrance that had captured my heart! So, today, I’m excited to reveal to you the new and totally decadent La Nuit Trésor fragrance from Lancôme.

Oh la la la!

While I’m smitten with Chanel CHANCE Eau Tendre de Parfum and it’s the perfect day time scent, Lancome La Nuit Trésor has become my favourite valentine for night. It’s sexy, saucy and seductive and like a precious and rare gem – but in a fragrance.

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February 22, 2019

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Take a Chance: New CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau De Parfum

Life is all about taking chances. There’s an unknown quote that says simply, “You can’t go through life protecting yourself from everything. You have to take chances. Because if you don’t, then you might as well not be living.”

When it comes to making your fragrance choices, I say LIVE a little! Break out of your fragrance comfort zone. Take a Chance and you’ll discover something spectacular.

It’s been a while since I’ve been really excited about a new fragrance. Truth be told, with so many in my collection, eventually the climax of something new isn’t quite as good as I usually hope. Not the case with this new launch from CHANEL – Chanel CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Parfum.

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February 15, 2019

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Mon Paris l’amour fou

Capturing the spirit of an intense love affair inspired by the city lovers of Paris, YSL introduces their latest fragrance,
MON PARIS – “My Paris”.

Lose yourself in l’amour fou (crazy love). Between passion and freedom,
MON PARIS is the new fragrance for the burning lovers who live and love madly.

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October 19, 2018

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Gabrielle Chanel’s Favourite Destinations

Fragrance lovers like me, get ready to squeal! This September, the house of CHANEL launches a brand new fragrance line; consisting of three beautiful, spring-ready-scents that will have you yearning for far away places. The next chapter in Chanel Fragrance… Les Eaux De Chanel.

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August 31, 2018

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Celebrate N.O.W

May is a month of Celebration, and one big celebration in particular… Mother’s Day! This year, I’ve teamed up with ESCADA to bring my lovely readers the chance to win one of five ESCADA Celebrate N.O.W fragrance sets! Each set includes; the gorgeous new fragrance (50ml), a beautiful floral petal ceramic coffee cup and a cute flower petal key chain, all exquisitely presented in a lovely box .

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May 2, 2018

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Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Intense

March is my favourite month! It’s my birthday month, my wedding anniversary month and the month that welcomes my favourite season, Autumn. But I also love March, because it’s about the time that CHANEL launches something beautiful for the Coco Mademoiselle fragrance lineup. And this years special addition is not a limited edition, but rather a brand new fragrance. A fragrance that builds on the iconic Coco Mademoiselle. Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Intense.

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March 5, 2018

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Sexy New Scents… Hot off the Shelf

With Valentines Day this week, what could be better than a new fragrance to add to your collection? Whether you have a date or not, one thing’s for certain, and that is that fragrance has the power to make you feel special, loved, and sexy (with or without a man)! So if you’re looking for some lovin’ this V-Day be sure to check out these brand new fragrances that are smokin’ hot off the shelf…

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February 12, 2018

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Four New Summer Scents To Swoon Over

Oh la la! As with any new season, we get spoilt with more choice for fragrances, and there are a few lovely new launches to choose from right now! Since there are a handful of scents, I’ll be breaking this feature up into a four-part series, and today we focus on part one; intense scents for summer.

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October 13, 2017

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Celebrate Spring with 3 Delightful New Jasmine Fragrances

Nothing says hello and welcome Spring, like the delightful scent of Jasmine. At about 5pm, when the sun starts to set, that gorgeous aroma fills the air, signifying the start of new and exciting things to come. It’s one of the things I look forward to most every spring. So to welcome the glorious season of Spring, and since it’s Spring Day in South Africa, I’ve rounded up three of my favourite jasmine loaded fragrances for this season. All three are absolutely gorgeous scents, and with each one, as I sniffed them, my reaction was pretty similar… “this is going to be my new signature scent for Spring 2017!” If you’re into Jasmine and white florals or just looking for a bright, happy and beautiful scent to wear, then these three will surely put a spring in your step!

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September 1, 2017

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On Repeat… My Favourite Fragrances for April

When it comes to fragrances, I have a tough time picking out faves. For me, perfume will always be my little indulgence, because no matter your mood on any specific day, fragrance has the power to uplift it. This month, I’ve been going back and forth between these three scents, new to my collection…

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April 28, 2017

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