Have you seen those advertisements where women playfully throw fruits and berries at each other? Some of them even tend to dip their faces into a barrel of fruits dipped in water? If you can identify this image and understand the sense of fruits bursting their goodness onto you, then you will enjoy one of the latest fragrances from Zara and it is called Ruby Berries. This is an EDT or eau de toilette that was launched in 2019 and is one of my latest acquisition from the house of Zara as well. Let’s go through the details of this fragrances in adequate depth. Packaging All Zara fragrances come in stunning packaging. The bottle is a transparent one, which is housed inside a pink leather case. This fragrance belongs to the leather collection which justifies the packaging with a colorful twist. The entire thing is housed inside a white and hot pink colored cardboard box that has seals on top and bottom of the packaging. Talking about the cap, it is also pink in color which matches the theme of the bottle completely. The sprayer is also quite good, which evenly sprays the liquid out. Overall, quite happy with the packaging. Scent If I say you wear it and feel edible, would that be too much to take? But, trust me that is precisely how you would feel once you wear this perfume on your pulse points. It has red berries at the top, peach at the middle and vanilla at the base. So, it is not only a fruit explosion, but also have gourmand elements into it. The berries, peach and vanilla mix together to create a great concoction that will linger on your body and senses for quite some time. Along with being fruity, it has sweet, fresh and powdery accords as well; all of these blend together to offer a great fragrance. It is elegant, feminine, sweet and fruity all into one. You need to try this one to understand what I am raving about here. Longevity and Silage Zara’s fragrances are known to be not long lasting. However, this one lasts quite well on my skin. I get something around 5hrs wear time out of this one, which is great considering all the reviews of Zara not lasting at all doing the rounds on the internet. Talking about the projection, the moment you spray this one, it projects quite well, but the issue here is that the projection doesn’t last. So, you can smell it on your pulse points and enjoy the scent of this fragrance around you for quite decent hours, while others cannot. To make sure others can also smell it on you, reapplication is required. Quantity and Price Point This one is available only at 100ml bottle, which retails at Rs. 1290. Yes, a tad expensive. However, the fragrance justifies the price according to me. I have acquired this very recently and cannot stop sniffing it continuously from the bottle. I am using it rather sparingly as I don’t want to run out on this one. In case you don’t want to go to the store and buy in the current situation we are in, then you can check Zara's website or app to buy this fragrance. Final Thoughts Nothing bad, only good. Just if the projection stayed on for a longer time I would have been happier. However, am quite happy with how the current fragrance is performing. Overall, I would definitely recommend every fragrance lover to try this one out. It has been quite a long time that we have been outdoors. Going to the beach and lathering up some sand while soaking in the bright sun seems like a life from a different world. When can we again embark on a trip like that? This is a question which is shrouded in corona clouds currently. So, the choices we currently have are either going through old photographs of good old items or planning for a time in future, when we can again relive the days as they are supposed to be, freely. I have discovered one fragrance from the Miniso brand that not only uplifts my spirits, but also promises the warmth of sunny, bright, and beachy days. I am talking about the Sunrise Bali Morning Perfume from Miniso. It is such a fragrance that emanates sheer joy and hope. I get a great deal of positivity and promise that good days will come from this fragrance. Maybe they will take longer than usual, but they will come for sure. So, what makes this fragrance tick? Read on to find out. Packaging I can write an entire blog just raving about the stunning packaging this has. It is a glass bottle, with the image of a beach where the sun is just about rising. Interestingly, the image is pasted at the back of the bottle, so when you see the bottle from the front, it overall creates 3D beach like vision. The transparent acrylic cap is just befitting in completing the look. The lid is also sturdy enough but not extremely that you have to put immense pressure to take the lid off. The sprayer is also great and distributes the spritz quite evenly. So, full marks for packaging from my side. Scent Oh my god! I don’t even know where to start. The drawback of all Miniso perfumes are that they do no share their fragrance notes, so whatever I could pick from smelling the perfume, I will be sharing that. This one smells straight up like departmental stores smell like, but during the early hours. When a lot of people have not entered the store, and they have a mild fragrance sprayed to attract the people into their stores. That is exactly what it smells from the beginning but slowly it transitions into this happy, joyous scent that after a while you will have a nice smile pasted on your face whenever you get a sniff of the perfume from your body. It is sophisticated, beachy, sandy, and warm, and every other thing makes one happy. This is a must sniff fragrance if not a must purchase. You need to smell this once at least, then you can take a decision. Interestingly, this fragrance kind of reminds me of Zara perfumes. If Zara White and Nude Bouquet had a baby, the fragrance will smell like Sunrise Bali Morning Perfume. So, there is nothing wrong that I can find in this fragrance. Longevity and Silage This perfume lasts from 4–5 hours which is quite good. After that you will have to reapply this fragrance. The projection is also decent. So, when you wear this fragrance, people can not only notice that you are wearing a great uplifting fragrance, but also stop you and ask what are you wearing. Quantity and Price Point For a 50ml, this perfume is priced at Rs. 460. This is a decent price, considering that this is a perfume. Now, I know this is an EDP as the EDTs from Miniso doesn’t last thing long. So, if you are getting an EDP at this price point, it is a great deal; one that shouldn’t be avoided at any cost. Since, going to a Miniso store might not a feasibility for everyone. Keeping the current situation around, this can be avoided as well as you can buy the same from Amazon and Flipkart. Not to mention, you can save some money from the discounts being offered on this fragrance. Final Thoughts Just go for it. I cannot say anything else for this perfume. I have reviewed two other perfumes from Miniso as well. The video for the same will be made live on YouTube on Friday. So, if you want to know more about Miniso perfumes, stay tuned and don’t forget to subscribe me on YouTube. Experience Burst of Floral freshness with English Dawn Gardenia Fragrance Mist from The Body Shop8/5/2020 Do you like the scent of the first rain in the monsoon season? Do you enjoy how a garden with various flowers, specially white florals smell right after being washed by the rain? Do you picture yourself sitting close to a garden and watching the pitter patter of the rain drops on the beautiful white petals of tuberose, jasmine or gardenia? If you have answered any of these questions yes, then it is time for you to try and experience English Dawn Gardenia Fragrance Mist from The Body Shop.
I am a floral girl. I usually like all floral fragrances, with few exceptions here and there. However, when it comes to white florals, they never fail to surprise me by revealing how much I enjoy those. That is precisely what post is going to be all about. Packaging Like all The Body Shop fragrance mist, this one also comes in a beautiful glass bottle with impression of florals imprinted throughout the body of the bottle. It’s classy. That is the only word that comes to my mind when I see the bottle. The packaging could be an on point 100%, if the lid was a bit better. This is kind of an issue with all The Body Shop’s fragrances. The cap is black in color, which complements the look and feel of the rest of the bottle. The drawback is that it is not sturdy enough to hold the bottle in place. If you are not careful, you may end up messing or destroying the bottle. So, never hold this bottle with its cap. It is secure enough to keep the fragrance inside, but not enough to hold on to the weight of the bottle. Scent Without even divulging any details of this fragrance, I can jump with joy and say it smells divine and secures complete 100% in this aspect. Stunning, absolutely stunning fragrance; nothing less, nothing more. It is soft, delicate, subtle yet strong in the freshness category. It has a blend of Gardenia and Tuberose or Rajanigandha; for the Indian context. This blend smells calming to the senses, lifts your spirits up and makes you feel happy; at least it does to me. It’s mild yet intoxicating, which is why it is quite suited to every nose; even sensitive ones. The only thing you need to keep in mind is you need to have some kind of affinity towards white florals as in tuberose, jasmine or gardenia to love this fragrance. If your type of fragrance doesn’t fall into this category, then better not waste your money on this. Longevity and Silage Like all body mists from The Body Shop, this one also lasts not more than 2hrs. This is kind of a bummer, given the price point at which this retails. However, the bottle is sleek enough to slip into your purse and carry around with you, so that whenever you need a spritz you can oblige yourself. The silage is good as people around you can sniff it quite well, but only till it lasts on your skin. With fresh reapplication, the projection is also intensified. Quantity and Price Point For a 100ml bottle, this mist is available at a price point of Rs. 1195. Yes, it is expensive considering the fact that it is a body mist. However, if you consider the scent you are receiving inside the bottle, I think you can give it a try. I will be honest here, when I wanted to purchase this bottle, I thought it is too expensive and it was lesser than the current price. But now that I have used up almost half of the bottle, I will not think twice before I place another order for this. The only thing is I will be keeping an eye out for some discount. I only buy these perfumes on discounts, otherwise they are actually too much to put your money in. So, in case you want to check out various discounts, you can try thebodyshop.in, Myntra, Nykaa, Amazon, and Flipkart. There are sales going on throughout the year, and I would suggest you check out these perfumes during those sales. Final Thoughts Lasts less and cost more. Hmm… Despite these factors, I will purchase this body mist again just because of the great scent. Cannot ignore the fact that I have nothing like this in my collection, so this is going to be a repeat purchase for me all the time. In case, I feel like want to try the EDT version of the same body mist, I might even do that. Nonetheless, it is a great fragrance and cannot rave about it enough. Feel Fresh and Nourished with Nivea Body Deodorizer freshpetal & care Range | Nykaa Haul Review7/29/2020 This review is in continuation with the Nykaa Hot Pink Sale haul review on my YouTube channel. In case you have not seen that, you can click the YouTube icon on the cover page of my blog to view that or click here. You can also scroll below to see the video. I have purchased a couple of products in this Nykaa Hot Pink Sale 2020, and one of those products was the freshpetal & care variant from Nivea’s Body Deodorizer range. After using this a couple of times, I am here with my detailed review on this product. So, let’s delve right in. Packaging Coming in the Nivea’s standard deodorant packaging, this has the image of jasmine flowers printed on the body of the bottle. This is to indicate that it belongs to the freshpetal & care range. The bottle is housed in a rectangular plastic tray which is further housed in an outer slide on packaging. Overall, I am quite impressed with the packaging as I have not seen a deodorant being packaged like this by any brand. Talking about the bottle, it is a sleek curved bottle with the same print that of the outer packaging. You can see the image above to get a clear idea. It has a sturdy translucent white cap, which keeps the fragrance tightly shut. The sprayer is different here than other deodorants as this is a bit more concentrated and gas free compared to other usual deodorants. Nothing bad about packaging at all, rather I will say a lot of thought has been invested in the packaging. Scent The fragrance is immensely fresh and floral. Due to the hints of jasmine petals in this deodorant, it smells great. I have never been a fan of Nivea deodorants, as I find their fragrances supremely overpowering. Probably that is why they last well on skin and works great in controlling body odour. However, I was pleasantly surprised that this one is not that overpowering, yet it fights body odour just like the other variants do. So, this is well suited for sensitive noses as well. Being gas free, you get a deodorant that you last for months, but it doesn’t irritate or burn your skin at all. This deodorant has Provitamin B5, which keeps your skin nourished and hydrated. So, that’s another amazing aspect of this deodorant. Longevity and Silage It claims to last on skin for 24 hours and I can vouch for the fact it surely does cover a good 15 or 16 hours, since rest of the hours are spent on sleeping; cannot really say anything about that. Since this is a deodorant, the silage will not be a factor at all. After all, it is supposed to keep you fresh and odour free throughout the day and not project like a perfume. So, I have nothing to say on this factor. Quantity and Price Point For a good 120ml bottle, the marked price is Rs. 250. But, in the Hot Pink Sale from Nykaa, I got it at a good discount of Rs. 163. You can also check out Amazon, Flipkart and Purplle for this deodorant as sales are usually running on these websites round the year. You can save some money when you make your purchase during the sale time. Final Thoughts There is only pros to this deodorant. I have experienced no cons to talk about. It is a great deodorant, which does its job perfectly and doesn’t burn a hole in the pocket as well. So, I will highly recommend this to everyone. How often do we come across perfumes that smell great, lasts long and doesn’t burn a hole in our pockets? Mostly we get combination of perfumes that cater to either of these two categories completely, but discovering something that checks all these boxes is rare. Finding a perfume that checks all these pointers and is made of India; what I call is rarer. Luckily I have found my way into a fragrance brand that not only smells great, but is super affordable and impressively long lasting keeping the price point in mind. This is U. R. Sweet EDP from the Indian house of Ramsons. So, let’s delve in deep to find out a bit more details about this one.
Packaging As you can see from the image, the box in which the bottle comes in has a gradient holographic shiny texture. The bottle itself is quite cute. Made of glass, the brand name and the details are written in black on a transparent bottle. The lid has quite a nice design. Am not sure what material the lid is but it feels like some kind of metal and is extremely sturdy. It sits tightly on the bottle to the extent that you have to pull it out in order to use the perfume. The sprayer is also good and distributes even spritzes. Overall, a nice packaging. Scent Beautiful, aromatic and floral fragrance comes out of this bottle. It kind of reminds me of the scents of the yesteryears when I was younger and may have smelt this on some aunt. Quite old school, feminine and exquisite fragrance that surely captivates senses of the person wearing it or people around the person wearing it. I have searched a lot for the notes in this perfume, but have found none. So, from what I can pick up from the fragrance, there are some white florals in this perfume. Now, the color of the liquid is green, so there might be green notes or green apple in this. Not sure though, but it seems so. Regardless of whatever notes have gone into this fragrance, it smells simply stunning. Longevity and Silage This being an EDP, it is expected to last and project well. Surely, this one does both the stuffs quite nicely. I got a wear time of 5hrs from this perfume during the heat of June. Yes, if it can withstand this climate, am sure it will work wonders in winters. Now, this seems like a scent you will wear to an event, party or a celebration. It is definitely not a scent that you wear on an everyday basis. You can surely do it if you wish, but then you will be taking the novelty of this perfume out. Quantity and Price Point I have a 30 ml or 1 fl. Oz bottle which used to retail at Rs. 135. They have increased the price now by Rs. 5 and it is currently available now at Rs. 140. Yes, you read that right. It is super affordable. Being EDP, you don’t need a lot of spray at one go so you can get a decent wear out of this small bottle. On top of this already great price, there are further discounts available online at Nykaa, Flipkart, Amazon or Purplle. With their sales, you can save some more money on this perfume and enjoy the beautiful fragrance at rock-bottom prices. Final Thoughts Nothing less than a great find. Cannot rave enough about this discovery. It is made in India, which makes this perfume all the more special. If floral, feminine, graceful and exquisite defines you, then you need to try this one. I will highly recommend this one. |
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