VIKTOR&ROLF FLOWERBOMB {REVIEW}

It's surprising how many spritzes you can get out of a 2ml vial fragrance spray, which meant that I used my FLOWERBOMB Eau de Parfum sample from designers VICTOR&ROLF several times during the past week.

Initially I wasn't a fan of the heady whirlwind mix of Gourmand and floral top notes, which I found to be quite intense and sweet, so it didn't do it for me, but then on the dry down I did somewhat enjoy the softness of the Freesia, Rose, Patchouli and then the linger of Amber and Musk.

Created in 2005 FLOWERBOMB is classified as an Oriental/Warm fragrance and therefore develops better in a colder climate and I found it to be too heady and intense even in the Durban winter. 

Despite having a loyal fan base worldwide, its beautiful bottle and delicate pink packaging this fragrance just wasn't for me, but if you're a fan of FLOWERBOMB notes then this could be one to consider, so next time you're passing a fragrance counter give yourself a spritz.

Top Notes:

Bergamot

Mandarin

Middle Notes:

Jasmine

Osmanthus

Freesia

Rose

Base Notes:

Deep Amber

Patchouli

Warm Vanilla

VIKTOR&ROLF FLOWERBOMB 

30ml EDP Spray

R1,107.00

£52

$85

Available from selected Red Squares and online

BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS {NOVEMBER 17}

This is sadly the last post giving you the heads up as to what beauty advent calendars are on offer in the UK for 2017.

I have chosen my personal "faves", but there are so many more on offer from various brands and companies and at a variety of price points.

I love bringing you these posts every year, especially as in South Africa these Advent Calendars work out to be too expensive for most of the houses to launch here, 
but hopefully one year they will...

Enjoy! 

Diptyque 

Advent Calendar

How much

£300

Availability

November 2017

Behind the Doors

This Diptyque calendar is one of the few that actually offer a gift on the 25th, making it truly special. 25 days of divine gifts of fragrances for  both the home and for you, what more could you ask for...

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Jo Malone 

24 day Advent Calendar 

How much 

£300

Availability

October 2017 (exclusively to Harrods)

November 2017 nationwide

Behind the Doors

This Jo Malone' 24 doors Advent Calendar is my "Lust Have" , as it's a mixture of their legendary fragrances and scented candles and in my opinion the ultimate in advent offerings.



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Marks & Spencer Beauty
Advent Calendar

How much 

£35 when you spend £35 on clothing and home

Availability

9th November 2017

Behind the Doors

This 24 day beauty advent calendars isn't brand-specific,as M&S’ have rounded up some of the best brands from their beauty counters. Featuring REN, NUXE, Pixi, Percy and Reed, Nails Inc. to name just a few.

To read my Advent Calendar posts for

Estee Lauder Companies Advent Calendar

 September 

October

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I haven't lifted out a sample of fragrance from my sample jar for quite a while, so this week I will be trying out the VIKTOR&ROLF Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum.

This pricey perfume has been around since 2005, so it's nothing new, but I have never tried it before.
 However I do know that it has a huge following, but will I be one of those followers ?

Check back on Sunday to find out.