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When we got married almost 18 years ago, we wore Eternity Edp for Him and Her by Calvin Klein 

And to this day we both still love the original and still ALWAYS both a bottle at hand. But excited to get our hands on the new Eternity Aromatics for him and Her #ad 

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FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS - FRAGRANCE EDITION

Father's Day in Australia is coming up this Sunday, so if you have not yet sorted all your pressies for your dad, granddads, hubby... You best get to it immediately. Today and the next few day I'll be sharing with you some of my last minute father's day gift ideas, today starting with fragrances.. 

First up is the newly launched David Beckham Respect Eau de Toilette. This fragrance comes in the most stunning silver bottle which has a ripple effect, and screams luxury. It'll look amazing on display in any bathroom.

It contains the following notes: 

• Top Notes: Grapefruit, Watermelon and Pink Pepper 
• Middle Notes: Lavender, Basil, Cardamom 
• Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss 

It is described as a woody scent, but personally I find it more warm spicy but with a refreshing citrus undertone which I quite like, as it makes it lighter and not so overpowering. It has a good staying power, and lasts all day on my hubby.


Then there's the Sean Paul by Sean John Eau de Toilette Spray. This fragrance was launched back in 2016 and has been described my Sean "Diddy" Combs himself as sophisticated scent that is not too strong, but memorable for when you are around a young lady or just trying to smell good'. It contains the following notes; 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Black Pepper, Water Mint 
• Middle Notes: Nutmeg, Angelica, Violet leaf, Cardamom 
• Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber Wood and Coumarin 

Personally, I am not fond of too musky scent, but thankfully this scent is more of a fresh powdery scent with a touch of vanilla and citrus, and only the woody notes lingering in the background. The fact that it is not too heavy, also makes this a great scent for everyday use. It comes in a stylish all black round bottle, that really is sleek and sophisticated.

Then there's the Diesel Bad Eau de Toilette. This fragrance was also launched in 2016 and described as a daring and sophisticated fresh wood fragrance, which is to be a 'game of seduction'. It contains the following notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender, Violet Leaf 
• Middle Notes: Caviar, Orris Root, Sage 
• Base Notes: Tobacco, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Patchouli 

Personally, I've never before seen the ingredients of caviar and ambroxan in a fragrance, so not really sure how to detect those particular notes. But this fragrance does has a initial fresh citrusy with touch of floral spice and again, it is thankfully not too dominant on the woody or tobacco notes (though a touch stronger than in Sean John). Again, another fragrance that lasts nicely throughout the day. The bottle is another stunning one, and also very masculine with its black leather look, which has a clear 'window' through the word "BAD" which allows you to see the perfume inside along with the golden lining of the bottle, which gives it extra cool dimension.


And why not give accompany the present with a humorous card from the Hallmark Shoebox collection. There are heaps of different cards to chose from, from naughty, witty, crude to pure daggy daddy cards, so there 's something for everyone and for every sense of humour too. And I think everyone can agree that a personalised handwritten message does make it feel so much more personal.


David Beckham Respect Eau de Toilette - RRP: $49.00 / 90ml
Sean John by Sean John Eau de Toilette - RRP: $49.00 / 100ml
Diesel Bad Eau de Toilette - RRP: $119.99 / 125ml, $99.99 / 75ml, $85 / 50ml

Available from Chemist Warehouse - and note that some of these fragrances are currently on great specials, so you can pick up a good bargain

Hallmark Shoebox Greeting Card - RRP: $4.99ea
Available from Coles, Target, NewsXpress, The Lucky Charm and selected Kmart stores and independent retailers

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FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: RITUALS SAMURAI MEN'S SKINCARE COLLECTION



Today I've got a few more great Father's Day gift ideas to share with you, these ones from Ritual... 

My husband is luckily not afraid to use grooming products (lucky when he's married to an obsessed beauty blogger!), and I have caught him over the years using my products, until I realised that it was worthwhile making sure he had his own so he would leave mine alone!

That said, he does enjoy a quick routine, although he still frequently use a face wash and scrub. The Rituals Samurai Face Scrub & Wash, is a foaming 2-in-1 wash and scrub that has been enriched with purifying properties of Japanese Wakame, Bamboo as well as exfoliating scrubbing particles to remove dead skin cells and excess oil, dirt and grime from the skin.

Sometimes my husband complains that facial scrubs seem to do little for his skin (usually when he has pinched a squirt one of my gentle ones) , but he has said that he is impressed with this one, as it grainy but without being to harsh on the skin, and it clearly makes his face feel so much softer, smoother and brighter when he has used it. While he is blessed with really good skin, he does suffer with some blackheads on his nose, but since starting to use this scrub a few times a week, these have clearly reduced in appearance and quantity. He also loves that it has a nice masculine scent.

He has also really enjoyed using the Rituals Samurai Refreshing After Shave Gel with Basil and Tiger Grass, as shaving his face ever morning seems to have a drying effect on his face, and he found that this After Shave Gel has helped add moisture back into the skin, and relieve any dryness and irritation from shaving.

He also really likes the scent, which is totally different to anything else he has in his (growing) aftershave collection, as it does not appear to be a man-made scent, but rather a natural, fresh, and spicy masculine scent, that lingers on the skin for the day. 
The Face Scrub & Wash come in grey tube, while the After Shave Gel comes in grey glass bottle with a timber lid, making both look very stunning with their simple, yet masculine design.

Overall my hubby is really impressed with these products from Ritual, so can definitely recommend that you check them out, and they're the perfect gift for Father's Day too!


Rituals Samurai After Shave Gel - RRP: $37 / 100ml
Rituals Samurai Face Scrub & Wash - RRP: $22 / 125ml

Available from Rituals
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FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: POLICE ICON GOLD EAU DE PARFUM

Father's day in Australia is less than a month away, in fact it is on the 4th September, so I thought it was about time to share some father's day gift ideas..

One thing that is always a hit with my husband is new fragrances and aftershaves, as he wears one every day - and just in time for Father's Day, Police has released their newest scent, Police Icon Gold Eau de Parfum.

 

This new fragrance is intended for the modern man, and embodies an essence of luxury, asking users to 'embrace the spirit of luxury with bold pride and a great smell to show for it'. This is reinforced by the golden bottle, designed like an elegant eagle, which has been sculptured by no other than Picasso.

 

The scent contain the following notes;  

• Top Notes: Bergamot and citron
• Middle Notes: Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Clove, Cardamom, Lavender and Rosemary
• Base Notes: Sandal Notes, Patchouli and Musk 

 

It is this a citrusy fragrance infused with spices, making it an energetic, yet masculine and musky scent. 

 

 

As a lover of citrus scented products, I do like this fragrance and would without a doubt have purchased it for the actual scent. The golden eagle most definitely stands out in a period where less is more, and simplistic design is in - and I do admit to preferring that over the opulent golden eagle design, - but had it had a simple design, it may have easily 'gotten' lost on the shelves amongst other new fragrance releases.

 

 

 

In my husband's words; "it is a nice refreshing scent, it is unlike another fragrances that I've got in my collection of 40+ scents. It is not overpowering, yet I really like that it hangs in there all day, without the need for reapplying. Men are not always the best at giving other men compliments, but I have actually been told that I smell 'alright', and that was at the end of a working day after putting it on early in the morning!

 

At just $39.99 for a massive 125ml this is a great bargain buy! 

 

 

Police Icon Gold Eau de Parfum - RRP: $39.99 / 125ml 

Available from Chemist Warehouse and My Beauty Spot

  

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PRODUCT REVIEW: LADY GAGA EAU DE GAGA

I have to admit that I am a bit of a crazy perfume collector. I have more than I can count, yet I keep adding to my collection, as I am simply one of those who believe in a single signature scent, but rather that there are so many lovely fragrances out there to be enjoyed and that there is something for every occasion and personality. So when I was asked to trial the newest fragrance from Lady Gaga, Eau de Gaga, I happily accepted. Here are my thoughts; 


 

What They Say:

this exciting new scent captures the pure essence of Gaga. Dangerously daring, Eau de Gaga represents the future of a scent that appeals to both men and women; nothing is off-limits. Eau de Gaga is an enigmatic scent, fusing daringly diverse elements to create a beguiling allure. The fragrance is built around a beautiful heart of white violet, an intoxicating flower that fuses male and female attractions. To counterbalance this opulent woody-floral intensity, the scent opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling lime that exudes dynamic vibrancy. And it evolves into a sensual trail based on leather, adding a primal quality to the scent.

RRP: $49 (50ml), $69 (75ml) – Available from Myer, Priceline and selected Pharmacies


What I Say:

When I first received the Eau de Gaga, I was instantly impressed. The black and square designed bottle looked so luxurious, with its simple, sleek and modern design, and its silver plaque bearing the name, somewhat reminded me of Chanel – in fact, if it hadn’t said Lady Gaga on the bottle, I would have immediately mistaken it for a Chanel fragrance. The red metallic box with the black edging and the silver label once again bearing the name of the fragrance, only aided in this delusion.

The fragrance has the composition:

• Top notes: Lime
• Middle Notes: White violet
• Base Notes: leather and wood

Next I was very surprised when I realised that the fragrance was in fact a unisex scent designed to appeal to both men and women! That is very rare these days to see a specifically designed unisex fragrance, and it certainly brings back memories from when CK One was launched many moons ago!



 

So what is the fragrance like? True to the description it is very zesty, which instantly ticks a box for me, I LOVE citrusy scents. But unlike others citrusy scents that I’ve come across (or have got in my collection), this one is a warm and slightly spicy scent at the same time no doubt from the woody component, while I however do struggle to pick out the violet notes in the scent.


Often ‘warm’ scents are often heavy, but luckily that is not the case with Eau de Gaga, as I generally do not like scents that are too heavy. In saying that, it is certainly a bit heavier than fragrances that I usually fall for, and particularly those that I tend to wear during the warmer summer months, - hence I would also find this fragrance more suitable to wear during autumn and winter, regardless if it is daytime or night-time wear.


My husband also instantly took a liking to the fragrance, although his first impression was that it was more of a masculine scent than a female scent, so it appears that I won’t get to keep this one to myself!

The scent wears quite well, although I do feel the need to reapply by the afternoon. I would have like it to be a little longer-lasting as I generally forget to reapply perfume during the day, of if I am out, I simply don’t want to carry a perfume around in my already overfilled handbag!


I have mixed feeling about celebrity fragrances, they seem to pop up faster than you can keep up with, and disappear in no time again, and often I find that they often come in tacky bottles and have simple composition. So with Eau de Gaga I am impressed to say that neither is the case. Both the actual presentation in the luxurious looking bottle down to the scent, in my opinion is up there along with the more expensive designer scents.

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

What do you think of this new fragrance from Lady Gaga? Fan of Lady Gaga? Celebrity fragrances? Unisex scents?


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PRODUCT REVIEW: L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE EAU DE CADE EAU DE TOILETTE FOR MEN

Today I’d like to share with you a new fragrance from L’Occitane that is hitting the shelves today, the L’Occitane En Provence Eau De Cade Eau de Toilette for Men - the perfect gift for the upcoming Father's day. Here are my thoughts;

L’Occitane En Provence Eau De Cade Eau de Toilette for Men*

This fragrance for men exudes masculinity. Cade is another name from juniper, which has a reminiscent of woody pine. The fragrance includes head notes of bergamot and petit grain, while heart notes include cedar and pink pepper and the base notes cade and cistus.

In Provence shepherds handed down from generations the secrets of cade wood, which is a symbol of a tenacious character and strong values of tradition and generosity. And the fragrance does indeed smell very traditional – but not in a bad or boring way. For my husband it brings back memories of aftershaves his father and grandfather used to wear, so it is a very timeless fragrance with a refreshing spicy and warm woody scent.

The fragrance lasts forever, and even when my husband sprays it in the morning, I can still clearly smell it when it comes home from work. It comes in a flash shaped bottle, which is simple yet very masculine too.

RRP: $70 (100ml) – Available from L’Occitane from 13th August 2014



L’Occitane Pebble Soaps*

 

If you are on a budget – or want to give your dad or partner a little more, you cannot go past these limited edition pebble soaps. There are three varieties including Cade which matches the Eau de Toilette with its warm woody scent. Or pick L’Occitan, a peppery and musky scent, or Verdon which has a nice refreshing and stimulating scent. The soaps have been cleverly designed to fit into a man’s hand, and gently clean the skin, leaving behind a nice scent that quickly spreads through the bathroom. And while my husband has been using these for weeks now, you can hardly tell they’ve been used as they are so concentrated.

RRP: $8 (100g) each – Available from L’Occitane

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What do you think of these men’s gift ideas from L’Occitane? Tried any of their products?
 

 

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