Showing posts with label perfume. Show all posts
Showing posts with label perfume. Show all posts

Sunday, November 12, 2023

kim kardashian fleur fatale (perfume review)


My perfume shelf has become quite full over the years. There is something so special about scents...about beautiful bottles filled with memories and promise. One whiff of an old perfume can remind you of who you used to be. Of memories with loved ones. Of important experiences. One whiff of a new perfume can fill you with hope for what is to come. Maybe that is why different perfumes make me so happy. They are kind of like the story of my life told through scent. A little while back, the Kim Kardashian Fleur Fatale was at my local Winners. Though I had not smelled it before, it was worth the risk, because I am a huge fan of the Kardashians. In fact, there are many Kim Kardashian perfumes in my collection already. (My all-time favourite is Gold.) So...how was Fleur Fatale? And how does it compare to other fragrances in my existing perfume collection? 

Saturday, November 4, 2023

current obsession: ariana grande cloud pink perfume


There is something about Ariana Grande perfumes. Not only do they look aesthetically pleasing sitting on my perfume shelf, but the scents tend to be sweet, warm, and ideal for everyday wear. Though there are some that are used more than others (shout out to thank u, next, R.E.M., Cloud, and Mod Vanilla) all of her perfumes are stellar. Most recently, Cloud Pink was released, which is described by the brand as empowering and optimistic. It is supposed to be "inspired by a confidence that reveals both beauty and strength, no matter the storm." The inspiration is certainly powerful...but how does this perfume smell? And how does it compare to other Ariana Grande releases? Here is everything you need to know about Cloud Pink.

Monday, September 4, 2023

perfume review: ariana grande mod blush and mod vanilla

There are an awful lot of perfumes lining my shelves. Some have been there for years and others are much newer. An example of the latter? The Mod Blush and Mod Vanilla perfumes from Ariana Grande. Over the years, there have been many Ariana Grande fragrance reviews here on Mansa Fashion. It only makes sense...the bottles are bold, interesting, and totally unique. As for the scents, those tend to be sweet and warm. Out of all her fragrances, my most worn are R.E.M., Thank U Next, and Cloud. But who knows? That might change now that Mod Blush and Mod Vanilla are on the scene. Curious about these celebrity perfumes? Here is everything you need to know about Mod Blush and Mod Vanilla from Ariana Grande. 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

my favourite perfumes for summer.

Though I am not someone who designates certain perfumes "only" for summer or "only" for fall, there are some scents that I find myself reaching for more often during specific seasons. Since summer is fully underway (though you would never know it if you stepped into my home right now, since I am watching "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" while I write this) it only makes sense to highlight some of the perfumes in my collection that have been in heavy rotation lately. These are not necessarily summer scents, but these are scents that I love to wear most often when the weather is warm. 

Monday, June 26, 2023

current favourites: music, television shows, perfume, and more

The last little while has been difficult. Everyone said that COVID was like a cold or a flu, but that has certainly not been my experience. It has been difficult and long lasting. Even still, I am not feeling back to normal. Thankfully, there have been little things making my life happier lately. When you aren't feeling well...those small comforts mean the most. Take a peek at some of my current favourites, including some music, television shows, books, perfume, clothes, and beauty products. 

Monday, April 3, 2023

perfume review: viva la juicy neon by juicy couture

Neon stands out for all the right reasons. Generally speaking, it is difficult for me to walk past a neon accessory, shirt, or well, anything bright, bold, and in-your-face. (This includes makeup. Neon makeup is exciting and a little bit terrifying at the same time.) There is something undeniably fun about all things neon. Since I love both neon and Juicy Couture...it stands to reason that my husband would select the Viva La Juicy Neon Eau de Parfum from Juicy Couture as a gift for me. After all, it checks all the boxes. Cute bottle? Check. Lots of pink? Check. This is definitely a perfume that makes me smile. Ready to find out more about this Juicy Couture release? Here is everything you need to know about this neon inspired fragrance. 

Sunday, February 26, 2023

perfume week: kkw fragrance essential nudes (nude suede)

The Kardashians are my weakness. Though there are lots of naysayers out there...I really enjoy their shows and products. Especially their perfumes. Over the years, many different Kardashian perfumes have been added to my collection. (My favourites are Gold and Unbreakable Bond.) Yes, this famous family is well known for releasing makeup, perfume, and beauty products. When I stumbled upon the perfume, Nude Suede, from the KKW Fragrance Essential Nudes collection, it was a no brainer. The price point was a little high and there was no tester in sight, but the item was added to my cart. Since there were no KKW fragrances in my collection at the time, it was exciting to finally try one from the brand. Keep reading for a full review...

Friday, February 24, 2023

perfume week: daisy eau so fresh by marc jacobs


I've heard a lot about Daisy over the years. From rave reviews to must have lists, this is without a doubt one of the most popular fragrances of late. Though there are various versions of Daisy out there (take a peek at this list for some examples)...it never occurred to me to add it to my collection. This is because a lot of the fragrances that I enjoy are not from designer brands. Generally speaking, I tend to prefer scents that are sweet, light, and playful. In the past, I've found that a lot of higher end perfumes are too musky, too rich, and too serious. When I won a bottle of Daisy Eau So Fresh (on a bus trip in the fall) it was a real surprise. Partly because I never win anything and partly because I never imagined actually owning one of the Daisy perfumes from Marc Jacobs. The bottle and topper were obviously beautiful, but what about the scent itself? Was it a wow or was it another high end miss? Keep reading to find out as the perfume week reviews continue. 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

perfume week: dolly parton scent from above set

Dolly Parton is a beloved icon. And for good reason! Countless hit singles and albums. Sold out concert tours. Big budget movies and TV specials. Books. Not to mention all of her philanthropy. (The Imagination Library is especially wonderful.) Dolly is a treasure. Her kindness and care for all is admirable and seems to bridge the gap even during times of division. There is something so special about her. I have been a fan for a long time and could not resist the Dolly Parton Scent From Above set. Back when I was visiting Frankenmuth in the fall, there was a bit of time to do some shopping. We were browsing the shelves and bam: there is was. Without a tester available, this was purchased without ever smelling it. I figured the bottle was nice enough that even if the scent wasn't my favourite...there was something to enjoy. Ready to find out more about the Scent From Above set? It is time to take a closer look at the set and find out more about the fragrance itself. 

Monday, February 20, 2023

perfume week: what perfume means to me.


Breathe in. Can you smell it? The unmistakable scent of your favourite perfume. Maybe you can remember the first time you wore it. How you felt. How you stood a little taller. That is the magic of scent. It has the ability to take us back to certain moments. It can boost our mood. It can make life a little brighter. No wonder there are so many perfumes in my collection. Each one has a memory and a story. Each one reflects a little piece of me. With lots of perfumes to choose from, my daily scent is typically dictated by my mood. Do I feel like something light and clean? Sweet? Musky? Complex? There is a perfume for every mindset. That is why it is an essential part of my everyday routine. A carefully selected scent can start the day off right. 

Saturday, November 26, 2022

current obsession: ariana grande cloud holiday gift set

Who can resist a holiday gift set? Not me. There is something so thrilling about seeing items you love perfectly packaged. Not too long ago, my husband was out and about and saw the Ariana Grande Cloud Holiday Gift Set on display. He snapped a photo and sent it to me. Honestly? It was love at first look. Lucky for me, he decided to treat me to the Ariana Grande gift set. Since then, all of the items inside have been put to good use. Ready to take a look inside the set? Find out what was so intriguing about the seasonal release? Here is everything you need to know about this celebrity perfume set.

Monday, September 19, 2022

review: harry potter love potion candle (charmed aroma)

Harry Potter has been a constant in my life. I have such wonderful memories of lining up for book releases and midnight screenings of the movies. Of staying up too late reading and re-reading the books. Of relaxing on a Sunday afternoon with my favourite Harry Potter film. Though the author is not someone I support any longer, I still love the Harry Potter world. (It is hard to believe that someone who wrote about love and understanding could be so...well...you know.) The stories were about good versus evil, confronting your fears, and doing the right thing. They were about friendship, found family, and love. It makes sense that these stories have connected with so many readers and viewers around the world. Since Harry Potter is still an important part of my life, it was hard to resist the latest Charmed Aroma release: a Love Potion Candle. 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

cloud 2.0 (review and comparison)


There are a lot of Ariana Grande perfumes in my collection these days. Honestly? I love them. Her fragrances tend to be sweet and often smell like candy and marshmallow. As someone who loves sweet scents, Ariana Grande perfumes tend to be right up my alley. Recently, my mom gifted me her latest release, Cloud 2.0. Since one of my absolute favourite Ariana scents is the original Cloud...this was especially thrilling. Ready to find out more about this perfume and how it compares to the original? Here is everything you need to know about the latest celebrity fragrance on the market.

Friday, July 22, 2022

perfume favourites: ariana grande moonlight and sweet like candy.


I miss the days when celebrity perfumes were absolutely everywhere. This is because I love, love, love perfume and have an endless fascination with celebrity culture. My perfume shelf is overloaded with perfumes of all varieties, but the ones that I use most often come from celebrities like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, and Taylor Swift. In recent years, Ariana Grande has been added to that list. Her perfume bottles always have really beautiful designs and the fragrances tend to be quite sweet, which is something that I love. Over the last little while, I have been gifted two Ariana Grande body mists: Moonlight and Sweet Like Candy. They certainly make my days a little brighter! Here is a full review of these recent favourites...

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

ariana grande perfume review: god is a woman


It is no secret that perfume is a love of mine. Over the years, there have been plenty of reviews and favourites lists on Mansa Fashion. dedicated to different scents. There is just so much to enjoy about perfume! From the stunning bottle designs to the actual fragrances...it all makes me happy. The most recent perfume in my collection? God Is a Woman from Ariana Grande. This was given to me over the holiday season and has been used many times since then. Now, it is time to share my thoughts about the packaging, the bottle design, and the scent itself. Ready to find out more? Here is everything you need to know about the latest perfume from musical phenomenon, Ariana Grande. 

Friday, February 25, 2022

betsey johnson mini reviews (purse, earrings, and perfume)


Some designers pride themselves on creating pieces that are classic and sophisticated. Other designers just want to enjoy fashion. Betsey Johnson certainly falls into the latter category. My favourite Betsey quote is: "Always have fun with fashion. Dress to entertain yourself." There is so much sadness, fear, and hurt in this world...and I love that her designs are a stark contrast to that. They are a celebration! That is one of the many reasons Betsey Johnson is my favourite fashion designer. I love her aesthetic and the playfulness of her pieces. Since all of my loved ones are well aware of how much Betsey means to me, it is no surprise that I was gifted some Betsey pieces over the holiday season. Lately, those items have been put to good use. Ready to take a look? Here are some current favourites and some mini reviews. 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

review: miami glow by jlo (fragrance mist)


Jennifer Lopez is not just a bankable movie star, musician, and skin care brand owner...she is also known for her fragrances. According to Allure, the Jennifer Lopez perfumes have ranked in $2 billion dollars over the years. Plus, there are twenty five scents in the line. Talk about impressive! Though there aren't a ton of Jennifer Lopez perfumes in my personal perfume collection, the ones that I do have are very special. In fact, my very first perfume ever was Still by Jennifer Lopez. My dad bought it for me one day when we were out and it made me feel so special and loved. That is the wonderful thing about perfumes and scents: they hold onto memories. Well, I am hoping to make lots of wonderful memories with Miami Glow by JLo. This fragrance mist was at Winners a few months back for a mere $9.99. It was an exciting find and it immediately was added to my cart. Though this is not a new fragrance by any means, it was new to me, and that in itself was thrilling. 

Saturday, August 21, 2022

currently loving: ari by ariana grande perfume

Perfume is the easiest pick-me-up there is. Having a tough day? Is it raining outside? Need a little self care but have an endless to do list to take care of? A quick spritz of a special scent can immediately lift your spirits and make everything seem a little sunnier. It is amazing how the right scent can totally turn things around. Smell is linked to emotions, memory, and creativity...and that makes each and every perfume in your collection incredibly powerful. Personally, I love having lots of different scents to choose from. Sometimes, I choose something light and refreshing. Other times, it is something musky and rich. For the days where I am looking for something fruity and feminine? ARI by Ariana Grande is a must. Lately, I have been totally obsessing over this fabulous fragrance

Monday, July 12, 2022

mini haul: victoria's secret accessories + fragrances


Trips to the local shopping mall used to be fun but ordinary experiences. Now? It is a luxury that I am unlikely to take for granted any time soon. While previous trips to the mall used to involve checking out random stores and wandering around...this visit was brief and for a specific purpose. See, I needed new bras. Badly. After well over a year in either lockdown or semi-lockdown conditions (not to mention gaining some additional pandemic weight) my undergarments were in serious need of an upgrade. So I tried on every single bra in my drawer and tossed anything that didn't fit properly or was worn out. Then it was off to Victoria's Secret to start fresh. Thankfully, the day I went happened to be the time of a major sale, so everything was dramatically discounted. Nothing like good timing! Of course, a few additional items were added to my cart that day. Take a peek at my new purse and a few new fragrances from Victoria's Secret. 

Saturday, May 1, 2022

current favourite: paris hilton perfume (passport south beach)

Scents are powerful. Meaningful. Inspirational. There are some in my collection that are saved for special occasions, some that have special memories and some that are ideal for everyday wear. When it comes to Paris Hilton fragrances....there is a little bit of everything. "With Love" is a special occasion kind of scent. "Tease" has special memories. And the "Passport" line is more than suitable for everyday wear. Speaking of the "Passport" line of perfumes! One of my current favourites is South Beach. This is something that has been in my collection for years. It was originally released in 2010 and has been a fan favourite ever since. 

'},hasCustomJumpLinkMessage:!1,jumpLinkMessage:'Read more',pageType:'index',searchLabel:'perfume',pageName:'perfume',pageTitle:'Mansa Fashion.: perfume'}},{name:'features',data:{}},{name:'messages',data:{edit:'Edit',linkCopiedToClipboard:'Link copied to clipboard!',ok:'Ok',postLink:'Post Link'}},{name:'template',data:{name:'Ethereal',localizedName:'Ethereal',isResponsive:!1,isAlternateRendering:!1,isCustom:!1,variant:'hummingBirds2',variantId:'hummingBirds2'}},{name:'view',data:{classic:{name:'classic',url:'?view=classic'},flipcard:{name:'flipcard',url:'?view=flipcard'},magazine:{name:'magazine',url:'?view=magazine'},mosaic:{name:'mosaic',url:'?view=mosaic'},sidebar:{name:'sidebar',url:'?view=sidebar'},snapshot:{name:'snapshot',url:'?view=snapshot'},timeslide:{name:'timeslide',url:'?view=timeslide'},isMobile:!1,title:'Mansa Fashion.',description:'',url:'https://mansafashion.com/search/label/perfume',type:'feed',isSingleItem:!1,isMultipleItems:!0,isError:!1,isPage:!1,isPost:!1,isHomepage:!1,isArchive:!1,isSearch:!0,isLabelSearch:!0,search:{label:'perfume',resultsMessage:'Showing posts with the label perfume',resultsMessageHtml:'Showing posts with the label perfume'}}}]),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_NavbarView',new _WidgetInfo('Navbar1','navbar',document.getElementById('Navbar1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_HeaderView',new _WidgetInfo('Header1','header',document.getElementById('Header1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_BlogView',new _WidgetInfo('Blog1','main',document.getElementById('Blog1'),{cmtInteractionsEnabled:!1,navMessage:'Showing posts with label perfume. Show all posts',lightboxEnabled:!0,lightboxModuleUrl:'https://www.blogger.com/static/v1/jsbin/1666805145-lbx.js',lightboxCssUrl:'https://www.blogger.com/static/v1/v-css/13464135-lightbox_bundle.css'},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ProfileView',new _WidgetInfo('Profile1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Profile1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_HTMLView',new _WidgetInfo('HTML1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('HTML1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ImageView',new _WidgetInfo('Image1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Image1'),{resize:!0},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_FollowersView',new _WidgetInfo('Followers1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Followers1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ImageView',new _WidgetInfo('Image2','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Image2'),{resize:!0},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ImageView',new _WidgetInfo('Image6','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Image6'),{resize:!0},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ImageView',new _WidgetInfo('Image3','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Image3'),{resize:!0},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_ImageView',new _WidgetInfo('Image4','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Image4'),{resize:!0},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_LabelView',new _WidgetInfo('Label1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('Label1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_PopularPostsView',new _WidgetInfo('PopularPosts1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('PopularPosts1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_BlogArchiveView',new _WidgetInfo('BlogArchive1','sidebar-right-1',document.getElementById('BlogArchive1'),{languageDirection:'ltr',loadingMessage:'Loading…'},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_AttributionView',new _WidgetInfo('Attribution1','footer-3',document.getElementById('Attribution1'),{},'displayModeFull')),_WidgetManager._RegisterWidget('_StatsView',new _WidgetInfo('Stats1','footer-3',document.getElementById('Stats1'),{title:'stats.',showGraphicalCounter:!1,showAnimatedCounter:!1,showSparkline:!1,statsUrl:'//mansafashion.com/b/stats?style=BLACK_TRANSPARENT&timeRange=ALL_TIME&token=APq4FmDbuA1I52xyjOAhlJOwBZDEQDLkrPd9Bzwsj6YOyZFfBDGlH-9ugWEImToTMDIJlXcstDf8-IlOg1N3O0yI3SbCdmIg4w'},'displayModeFull'))