Lindsay Reviews: Sugar Berry Smash

Hey guys Lindsay here. I'm really sorry I don't write as much as I should, I'm going to try to fix that. As for today I wanted to do a review on Sugar Berry Smash, released in the summer twist collection. Out of the collection, this was the only scent I liked. If you read my Sweet on Paris review, you that this has been compared to SOP. To me, it smells like SOP mixed with VDB, which I have just reviewed last week (see my reviews for SOP and VDB for more details).

It is a very fruity and very sweet scent, just like SOP, but it has a dark, musky tone underneath. Eva has compared it to a less musky version of Be Enchanted, which I could see. The niotes include the following:

Top Notes: Blackberry, Red Currant, Clementine

Mid Notes: Pink Jasmine, Creamy Iris, Sugary Nutmeg

Dry Notes: Cashmere Woods, Whipped Vanilla, Soft Musk

So straight from the bottle I smell Blackberry, Nutmeg, Cashmere Woods, and Whipped Vanilla. When it dries on my skin the Clementine comes out a little bit, which isn't unpleasant considering I hate citrus, and also maybe a little bit of jasmine and musk?

I only purchased one of each of the body lotion, fine fragrance mist and shower gel. Believe it or not, I am trying to behave. I am not going to make any promises though once all of their fall collections are released. I would give it an 8/10. It's not something I wear on a daily basis, but I do really like it and I hope you do too!
Until next time,

Lindsay

Eva Reviews: PINK Fun & Fearless

Hey everyone! Happy Thursday (night)!

Since Lindsay and I decided that we would include Victoria's Secret fragrances in our cast of reviews (because Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret are both brands under the same umbrella company), I thought I'd start out with one of my favorites - Fun & Fearless, from the PINK line.

So the description on the VS website says: "Be fearless in water lily and pink currant".

Short, succinct, to-the-point. I like it.

Just like how I like this fragrance. I love the PINK line from Victoria's Secret because all of the fragrances in this line are more of a perfume-esque fragrance, more adult, yet young and fresh. I would describe them as "cologne for girls" because as opposed to the VS Fantasies line or most of Bath & Body Works' fragrances, you can't straight out smell the different notes in these for the most part. You get a general idea of "Oh, okay, this is floral, this is fresh, this is on the sweeter side, etc" but you can't pick out the individual of what the notes are. (Sidebar: The only exception I've found to this rule is in Sun Kissed, which is coconut and vanilla. But to VS credit, it is very hard to disguise coconut in fragrances, in my opinion).

I know what you're thinking: "Wait, Eva, don't lie to me. You said you don't like lilies. They remind you of funerals and heinous relatives. You've stretched this point to death. Why the heck do you like this fragrance?"

And the answer is simply this: I can't pick up anything remotely floral about this fragrance. At all. End of. This smells like a feminine cologne to me. A little darker than PINK Fresh & Clean or PINK Wild At Heart but not as dark as something like BBW Into The Wild. This isn't nearly a clubbing fragrance. Which is why I wear this to work. I mentioned I work at Yankee Candle and the thing with working there (versus working in a cubicle or makeup counter or clothing store, etc) is that the fragrance you wear cannot interfere with the fragrances of the candles. We shouldn't really wear anything at all, but I find anything from the PINK line (minus Warm & Cozy and Sun Kissed) are very neutral, appropriate fragrances and so they are completely fine.

The only downside to this fragrance is the lasting power. I find I get four hours out of it before it starts to really fade. But then again, VS says their PINK mists have "a subtle hint of scent". Code for: Drench yourself otherwise this will be gone if you don't reapply. And don't even think about sweating.

I would give Fun & Fearless a 6/10. This is a good fragrance, but I don't find myself reaching for it for anything other than work. Fun & Fearless is a permanent PINK fragrance and is available here.

Have you tried Fun & Fearless or any of the other PINK fragrances? Let me know in the comments!

Have a great weekend all,

Eva.

Eva's Summer Loves: Beautiful Day

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't done a Summer Loves post in a few weeks; it's been hectic around here with work and I prioritize getting new collection info out over doing my regular posts. Oh well! Either way, I'm going to tell you about my second favorite fragrance from Bath and Body Works - Beautiful Day!

Let's start with the notes, shall we?

• Top Notes: Sun-kissed Apple, Dewy Pear, Sparkling Cassis
• Mid Notes: Wild Daisies, Lily of the Valley, Fresh Pink Peony
• Dry Notes: White Peach, Blonde Woods

Straight from the bottle, I was very excited because I love anything with apple and/or pear, and this fragrance definitely has both of these in excess. And then there it is in the mid notes, that awful "lily of the valley" that always turns me off from a fragrances. Good news for me though, because it is virtually nonexistent. There is a complexity to this fragrance from the other two florals (daisies and peonies) that is very complimentary. I don't get a lot of the woodsy-ness, but there is something slightly musky to this which I will contribute to the woods.

On me, this is absolutely fantastic. I pick up the apple and pear and the floral gets accentuated a bit, making it more of a maturing fragrance on me. But thankfully, not so mature that I should maybe be wearing an Elizabeth Arden fragrance! It is very fresh and the fruit isn't as sweet as it is in the bottle so it isn't at all overwhelming. I always get compliments whenever I wear this fragrance no matter where I go.

I give this fragrance a solid 10/10 and two thumbs way up. I just finished up the shower gel I had in this fragrance, but I still have the lotion, fine fragrance mist and super-fruit body scrub. I fully intend on getting another shower gel when it comes out in the new packaging and definitely in the Eau de Toilette. 

To the best of my knowledge, Beautiful Day is going to be around for a while because of its popularity (hopefully becoming permanent!). Beautiful Day is available in stores and online here!

Hey BBW, can you make this in candle form like you do for Twilight Woods or Japanese Cherry Blossom? 

Sincerely, Eva.

Upcoming Collection Information: Amber Blush

Sup y'all! I have some information about the next single fragrance release that Bath & Body Works will put out. The name is Amber Blush, and here's the fragrance story:

"Against a gorgeous backdrop of beautiful mountains, your cozy lodge is an oasis of luxury. Take a deep breath. The crisp mountain air is warmed by a glowing fire. Amber woods are sweetened with brandied apricot and a hint of rich merlot. Soft suede is touched with smooth silk. Surround yourself with supreme comfort and ultimate luxury with our sumptuous new fragrance, inspired by the perfect autumn getaway where rustic meets refined."

The notes are: 

• Amber Woods, Brandied Apricot, Rich Merlot, Raspberry Cordial, Gardenia Petals, Magnolia Blossom, Vanilla Suede, Crystallized Amber

Amber Blush will be available in: body lotion, shower gel, fine fragrance mist, triple moisture cream, shimmer mist, golden sugar scrub, golden shimmer body soufflé, eau du toilette and sheer perfume mist.

Amber Blush launches on September 9th!

It sounds like Amber Blush is going to be a very grown up and complex fragrance! I'm excited! Are you? Tell us in the comments.

Eva.

Lindsay's Top Five Summer Fragrances: VS Pure Seduction

So after acquiring permission from Eva, I have decided to include a Victoria's Secret scent into my top five. I used to wear Pure Seduction all the time in high school and have just recently repurchased it. I love it just as much now as I did then.

The only two notes mentioned are red plum and freesia, but honestly I smell mostly the plum with a small musky undertone. I'm glad to say it stays pretty true on my skin.

I find with a lot of scents recently from BBW, they are either prior scents renamed, or very similar to other scents. But with Victoria's Secret, all of their Fantasy line scents are completely unique!

I currently own it in the fragrance mist, hydrating body lotion and the daily shower gels. It also comes in ultra-moisturizing body and hand cream, deep-softening body butter or smoothing body scrub.

I give it a 10/10. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a fruity summer scent, but does not want anything tropical.

Pure Seduction is a permanent item and is available online here. Anything pique your interest?

That concludes my top five summer series, maybe if I get positive feed back, I will do another in the fall!

Until next time,

Lindsay

Collection Update: Fall Home Fragrance!

Hey everyone! I know it's still summer but things in the retail world are already cooling down for fall. I have some more solid release dates on the fall home fragrance lines. To my knowledge, these scents will be available in both candles and wallflower fragrance bulbs, with select fragrances that will be released in car portables and room sprays. Some of these are already available online so I will link to them next to the fragrance if available now, if your little heart so desires. Also click through to the website for full descriptions! If the item has a line through it like this, it means that it has been rumored that the product in question may not be coming out.

Pumpkin Collection (to be released on 7/29 with the Pumpkin Preview)

- Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Available online now

- Pumpkin Caramel Latte Available online now

- Pumpkin Cupcake Available online now

- Blueberry Pumpkin Patch Only available in Wallflower Bulb for now

- Pumpkin Apple Available online now

- Pumpkin Carving Available online now

- Pumpkin Pecan Waffles Available online now

- Roasted Pumpkin Butter

- Pumpkin Carrot Cake

- Pumpkin Hayride

- Creamy Pumpkin (This one may not be coming out as home fragrance but is available as hand soap and anti-bac gel)

Sweater Weather line (out on 8/5)

- Sweater Weather Only available in 3-Wick candle for now

- Applewood Bonfire

- Cider Donut Available in 3-Wick 14.5 oz Candle

- Tailgate

- Harvest Gathering

- Pumpkin Woods

- Leaves Only available in 3-Wick candle for now

- Cider Lane Only available in 3-Wick candle for now

- Autumn Available online now

- Marshmallow Fireside Available online now

- Autumn Day Only available in 3-Wick candle for now

Fresh Picked line (out on 8/19)

- Fresh Picked Lemon Mint Leaf Only available in Wallflower bulb right now

- Fresh Picked Spiced Cider Available online now

- Fresh Picked Apple Ale Available in 14.5 oz 3-Wick Candle

- Fresh Picked Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin There is a large array of SCP available here

- Fresh Picked Farmstand Apple Available online now

- Fresh Picked Heirloom Pear Available online now

- Fresh Picked Blackberry Spice Only available in 3-Wick Candle for now And mason jar candle

- Fresh Picked Harvest Coffee Available online now

White Barn line (out on 9/9)

- Sandalwood Citrus Available online now

- Bergamot Woods

- White Barn #1 Nutmeg and Spice Only available in 3-Wick candle for now

- Cranberry Woods Available online now

- Fresh Balsam Available online now

- Cinnamon and Clove Bud Only available in 2-Pack Wallflower bulbs for now

- Black Pepper Bergamot Available online now

- Flannel

- Cedarwood Trail

- Sage & Cedar

- Pinecone

- Vanilla Vetiver

- Coconut Wood

That's it for now, everyone! See anything you're excited for? I sure do!

Evamarie.

It's Wishlist Wednesday Y'all!

Hey everyone! Happy Wednesday! Lindsay and Eva here, checking in on all the exciting things we're looking forward to or having a lemming for at the moment.

Eva: I am so super excited for all the fall candles and home fragrance from Bath and Body Works! I also saw photos of some candle holders with owls that have my name all over them. Hoping there will be soap covers to match!

Lindsay: I can't wait to smell Amber Blush. I know it's not coming out until September but the notes all seem really nice. 

Anything you're looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!

Lindsay & Eva

Products We've Used Up!

Hey all! Just thought we'd pop in to let you know about a few products we've finished up over the last few weeks. 

Eva: I finished up one Summertime S'mores 3-wick candle and a Beautiful Day shower gel! Highly recommend either and they're both still available online and in stores.

Lindsay: I used up a Wallflower bulb in Espresso Bar. It was nice but it was far too strong for my small bedroom. Maybe it would work for someone with a bigger room or a wide open space.

Have you finished up any products recently? If so, tell us in the comments.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Lindsay & Eva

Home Fragrance Monday: Sensual Amber

So I know it's not really the season for it, but I have decided to do my review on the Sensual Amber fragrance bulbs! I currently have this one burning in my room and find it very relaxing.

So the notes are quite different from the signature line and include bergamot, fresh plum, lotus flower, and powdery vanilla. I find it quite ironic that it does not include amber in this list. I can't really smell a difference between the two even though lotus flower is the only note they share.

I have been using the same bulb for two weeks and find that it still fills my room better than most scents I've tried. I don't agree with the  BBW website that the bulbs last up to eight weeks, however. I usually find that they lose their strength after one month.

I would have to give this a 10/10 and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes cozy and warm scents. Sensual Amber is available in two-pack Wallflower bulb refills here.

-Lindsay

Collection Info: Pumpkin Preview July 29th - August 4th

Howdy everyone! I have some information for you about the Pumpkin Preview that's going to be happening at Bath & Body Works for a limited time (July 30th - August 4th). This is going to be just a quick peek at what's to come for fall. Info is credited to here:

- Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, available in Lotion, Shower Gel and Fine Fragrance Mist

- Home fragrance in Pumpkin Cupcake, Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Apple, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, and Blueberry Pumpkin Patch

- Anti-bacterial soap in Creamy Pumpkin, Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Pumpkin Cupcake, Spice Kissed Pumpkin, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin and Sweet Orange Pumpkin

- Room sprays in Pumpkin Apple and Pumpkin Cupcake

- Mini candle sampler with six mini candles (fragrances not announced) (In-store only?)

- Wallflower bulb sampler with six Wallflower bulbs (fragrances not announced) (In-Store only?)

- Ceramic Pumpkin Candle holder with a Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle which will be $6 with any $20 purchase

Are you all excited? I know I am. I'm a total fall girl so the candles have my name all over them.

Update! The Pumpkin Preview is LIVE and happening now online and in-store! To check it out on the website click through here.

Eva.

New Offer Added: $9 3-Wick Candles!

Hi all! All 3-wick candles from Bath & Body Works are now on sale for $9. There is no code necessary for in store purchases, but online use the code SHINEON.

Are you picking up any candles? I am!

Eva.

Lindsay's Top Five Summer Frangrances: Lovelovelove

Todays review will be on lovelovelove. This unfortunately only made a short appearance last summer. If you've been following my posts you will know that I don't like floral. However, I think this is the perfect blend of fruit, floral and woods!

• Top Notes: Succulent Berries, White Plum, Juicy Pear
  
• Mid Notes: Peony Petals, Lily of the Valley, Freesia
  
• Dry Notes: Blonde Woods, Glittering Vanilla Musk

Straight out of the bottle I smell mostly plum, pear with a little bit of floral and woods. When it dries on my skin I pick up a little more florall. I'm not familiar with floral notes so I can't really say which ones. The musk also comes through, but not in a bad way.

I have heard people compare it to wine or beer, but I think these people need to have their noses checked. I have not come across a single BBW scent yet that has smelt like booze.

I'm still holding on to my hopes that plum lily swirl will be a close match.

Overall, I score it a 10/10. I have absolutely no complaints about it

Until next time,

Lindsay

Home Fragrance Monday: Summertime S'mores!

Howdy! Eva here, with your home fragrance review for the week! Today I'll be talking about my all time favorite candle from Bath & Body Works, Summertime S'mores!

Photo credit: bathandbodyworks.com

So the description on this candle is "A gooey & guilt-free treat! Toasted marshmallows, crackling campfire and creamy, rich vanilla capture all the sweetness of summer's most loved sweet!" 

I think if I were to become a candle, I would be this. This candle is absolutely perfect. It is sweet and smoky and delicious. It doesn't have the artificial smell that some "campfire" or "marshmallow" candles can get. It is incredibly authentic and the fragrance fills a large room very quickly.

Now, you may be wondering; 'Hey, BBW has a candle called Marshmallow Fireside. That sounds pretty similar. Are they the same?'

If I worked for BBW, I would be inclined to say no. But I am an independent consumer, so having owned and burned both candles, I say yes. This is good news for me, because that means this scent is around almost all year (or at least it has been, because it is returning this coming fall as Marshmallow Fireside).

Summertime S'mores gets an 11/10 from me. All time favorite home fragrance ever. Summertime S'mores is available here!

Now go make yourself a gooey marshmallow treat. It's summer!

Eva.

Coupon: $10 off $30!

Happy Saturday y'all! Bath and Body Works has out out a coupon code for $10 off a purchase of $30 or more. The in store code is 9374 and the online code is EXTRA10. This coupon expires on July 7th, the last day of the Semi-Annual Sale!

Just incase you forgot some of the deals for SaS, I'll give you a few below:

- $3 body care of classic fragrances that have returned for a limited time

- select candles $10

- all signature body care is currently but three get three free

- select wallflower 2-packs are on sale for $6

- select Anti-Bac hand soaps are $3

Have you shopped SaS a few times like I have? Did you find anything new in the more recent times you went? Let us know in the comments!

Happy shopping,

Eva.

Free For All Friday Comparison: BBW Signature Lemon Vanilla v.s. VS Lemon Escape

Lindsay here, doing a comparison of the discontinued Lemon Vanilla from BBW, and new Lemon Escape from Victoria's Secret Fantasies collection. I was never really a fan of VS until just recently but I have to say that some of their stuff is really nice.

Photo credit: Bath & Body Works

The notes in Lemon Vanilla are the following:

Top Notes: Burst of Fresh Lemon, Sparkling Citron, Juicy Orange, Iced Bergamot, Zesty Mandarin
Middle Notes: Purple Vanilla Orchid, Freesia, Yellow Jasmine
Base Notes: Pink Cotton Candy Accord, Creamy White Woods, Whipped Vanilla, Sugared Musks

(taken from amazon.com)

From the bottle I smell mostly lemon and a tad bit of vanilla. But after it dries on my skin, it goes musky and loses all of it's fruitiness. When I put it on at home, I was told by my brother that I smelled like a french prostitute! So clearly this scent was not meant for me.

Photo credit: Victoria's Secret

Lemon Escape:

Being that they are known more for their lingerie than their fragrance line, most of their scents are on the simple side. The only two notes mentioned by the company are lemon sugar and coconut. Straight from the bottle it kind of reminds me of fruity pebbles to be honest (in a good way). It's very sweet and very lemony. After it settles, the sugar diminishes and the coconut comes through a little bit.

Personally, I prefer Lemon Escape which I would score a 9/10. I am really let down by how poorly Lemon Vanilla smells on me and I would have to give it a 4/10.

Lemon escape is most definitely a must have summer fragrance and if you haven't tried it, I sincerely encourage you to. It is still available at Victoria's Secret stores and online.

Until next time,
Lindsay

Eva's Summer Loves: Coconut Lime Breeze

Good morning everyone! Eva here, with the second installment to my top five summer series. Today's chosen fragrance is Coconut Lime Breeze.

So I don't know about you, but over here in the northeast it has taken a little while to warm up for summer. I was a bit sad because I felt like I could break this one out until it actually felt like summer. To me, while I am quite liberal with most of the other fragrances I wear, this is definitely summer specific.

To start, let's talk about the notes:

• Top Notes: Sparkling Tangerine, Lemon Italy Orpur, Neroli, Bergamot Italia Orpur, Zesty Lime Juice
• Mid Notes: Watery Melon notes, Sheer Muget, Pineapple Juice, Jasmine Petals, Lime Blossom
• Dry Notes: Sheer Coconut Water, Sandalwood, Musk, Madagascar Vanilla

From the bottle, it's pretty self explanatory. You definitely get a lot of the coconut and most definitely the tangy kick of the lime and the other citrus notes. I don't smell any of the floral either in the bottle or on my skin, but I do smell a faint hint of the vanilla and the bergamot, which gives the fragrance a fullness that I feel Coconut Lime Verbena did not have (but I'll save that discussion for a later time...)

This scent is pretty straightforward on me and smells exactly as you'd expect it to. I pick up a decent amount of the coconut but a lot of the various citrus. I definitely pick up some of the vanilla too, but not so much the spicy kick of the bergamot and none of the floral (and for those of you who forgot, "muguet" is "lily of the valley". Lilies reminds me of funeral homes. Or Lily Potter, but I don't know what she smelled like).

Overall, I really feel this is a staple in my summer fragrance wardrobe. I admit that I don't reach for this as often as I should, but when I do, I feel very beachy! I give this fragrance a 7/10. If you're looking for a new summer fragrance, go give this on a whiff! It is available both online and in stores now.

Have an awesome summer, everyone,

Eva.

Deal Alert: $2.50 Fragrance Bulbs!

Hi all! Happy Friday! Today at Bath and Body Works, you can get wallflower fragrance bulbs for $2.50 each! The in store code is 9370 and there is no code necessary if ordering online.

Also, incase you haven't been in store, all signature body care (excluding the items on clearance or already marked down) is but three, get three free!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Eva.

First Impressions: Summer Chill Collection

Hey all! I was in Bath and Body Works yet again and spotted the lotion testers of the Summer Chill collection!

Coconut Water Chill is very fresh and not incredibly coconutty. Anyone remember Coconut Lime Verbena? It's pretty close to that as opposed to Coconut Lime Breeze, which is very heavy on the coconut. I think if CLV and White Citrus had a baby, it would be Coconut Water Chill.

Citrus Orchid Chill was suprising. It reminds me a lot of Wild Citrus Sunflower  from the Wild Garden collection.

White Mango Chill was a shocker too! The description on the back said mango, kiwi and strawberry but all I pick up was kiwi and strawberry! Considering I really dislike mango, this pleased me. It might not be enough to make me purchase it but it was definitely a pleasant suprise.

The Summer Chill collection launches on July 8th! Have you smelled any of these scents yet?

Eva.

Sale Alert: 50% off Aromatherapy today only

Hey! Happy Thursday! Today only, everything in the  aromatherapy line at Bath and Body Works is 50% off!

In store code is 9366 and there is no code necessary online.

Happy shopping!

Eva.

Lindsay's Top Five Summer Favorites: Sweet on Paris

So today I'll be posting a review for Sweet on Paris!

This scent came out last year in the Paris collection last summer, but unfortunately did not make a return this year (Boo!). I was actually surprised that I didn't even see it for the semi-annual sale. If you like sweet scents, this one is absolutely perfect. The notes are:

Top Notes: Sparkling Tangerine, Raspberry Kir, Luscious Blackberry, Lemon Meringue

Mid Notes: Jasmine, Macaroon, Apricot, Pink Peony, Juicy Nectarine

Dry Notes: Sugared Musk, Pink Marshmallow, Creamy Sandalwood, Vanilla Infusion

Straight from the bottle I pick up the blackberry, lemon and vanilla, but after it dries I smell macaroon, marshmallow and vanilla!

One of the reviewers at BBW's website said the new Sugar Berry Smash is similar to SOP and I'm hoping they are correct.

This would have to be my favorite scent for spring and summer, but I also think it could be worn all year round due to it's savoriness. I would give it a 10/10!

Until next time,
Lindsay