I was inspired by The Ex, who did a post a couple days ago about some of her favorite beauty products. As a perfumer, I am a bit obsessed with how things smell, so these are some of my faves.
Currently loving Philosophy’s Spiced Apple Cider 3 in 1. Nothing says autumn morning more than showering with something that smells warm and cinnamon-y apple-y. Num.
Since I am a shower gel whore (I have approximately twelve different shower gels in my shower right now. Hey, you never know what you’re going to be in the mood for), here’s another. Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis shower gel. YUM YUM YUM. I love me the woody fragrances, and this one has earthy fig with hints of cedarwood. Warm and delicious and comforting.
This is a bit of a plug for the perfume company I work for, but it’s a heartfelt one. I am looooooooooving (aka obsessed with) Joy Comes From Within. It has top notes of almond and nutmeg, a single middle note of orange blossom, and base notes of tonka bean, vanilla and musk. It’s soft, creamy and sparkly all at the same time. Yummy yummy yummy. I wear this and my husband nuzzles into my neck and sighs “You smell goooooooood”. (Obviously you can tell that if something makes me say YUMMY, it’s good.)
Other favorite perfumes NOT by my company: Datura Noir by Serge Lutens. Talk about sophisticated. When I wear this, I feel like the hottest chick in the room - mysterious and sexy. Also, Un Jardin En Mediterranee by Hermes. More of a spring and summer fragrance, I think, but it’s got this bright, green, earthy (there’s that fig again - I love fig) scent that just makes me swoon.
Next up is the Rare Amber Resin candle by BURN. I got this as a birthday gift and I swear to god it has ruined me for all other candles ever in my life. Yes, I am aware that it is a $95 candle. I don’t care. This candle makes me want to cry, it smells so good. It contains Golden Amber, Peruvian Balsam, Sumatra Benzoin Crystal, Florentine Orris, Somali Frankincense, Bourbon Isle Vanilla Absolute, Opopanax Resin & Brazilian Tonka Bean. It makes my house smell so warm and amazing, and it burns forever. Perfect for fall.
What are some of your favorite smell-y things?
I think the fig scents sound wonderful, as does that candle! (though I don’t think I could explain a $95 candle to my husband, ha ha).
The perfume I wear is called Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf - my husband bought it for me and I really like it.
i can’t speak for the others, but as someone whose nose had the joyous pleasure of smelling some of the fragrances your company produces let me just vouch for the yumminess. oh my god. i almost nuzzled in your neck while in your bathroom playing, they are that good! i love how you describe, joy comes from within, as smooth, creamy and sparkly.
OMG thank you for this post! While I love all things scented, I’m not a huge fan of using perfumes (then again, I work from home). But I will most definitely be checking this stuff out. And of course, posting my own favorite things list.