The Library of Fragrance 'Moonbeam' Review.

The Library of Fragrance are "single scent" cologne sprays that are set out to remind us of our favourite, most unappreciated every-day scents. Most fragrances are just a scent using many different 'notes' however these are linear and don't change over time on the skin and just simply smell like what they are set out to - which makes them all pretty much Unisex too!

For example if you love the smell of Baby Powder - then they've got a fragrance just for you!

Now, there are some very weird ones such as Mushroom, Holy Water (wut?) and Pizza (nooo girl!) that I don't want to try. There are also some interesting ones that I definitely do want to try such as Steam Room, Fireplace and Thunderstorm.

There are over 101 scents to chose from and you can layer and experiment with them all to create your own unique scent which is pretty awesome!

Anyway, what the hell does a Moonbeam smell like?!

Let's set the mood, imagine looking out at a huge lake on a clear, warm Summer night in a wooded area, there is a full moon hanging low in the sky that almost seems to meet the water creating a shimmering path. This beautiful sight is very magical and delicate much like the fragrance so I can totally see how this got it's name.

Moonbeam is a very subtly sweet scent with a deep base so it's very hard to describe. The website says it was inspired by a Shelley poem and 'wanted to capture the dual nature of the moonbeam, reflecting elements of both the innocence of light and the passion of night...' which I definitely get from this scent!

Moonbeam is available at Boots and is £15.

Have you tried any of the Library of Fragrance?

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Katy Perry 'Purr' - A Fragrance Review.

Now some of you know, but for those who don't, I'm a "qualified" (I have 2 certificates and it's my job title) Fragrance Advisor!
It's half fun but dealing with the general public daily makes my blood pressure soar, I don't understand how people don't have manners!
Anyway...

An exciting new launch came in this week - It was Katy Perry's debut fragrance 'Purr'!

I've been excited all week for it, checking every delivery we've had just waiting for the launch kit to come in, and yesterday - it did! Now, no photos are supposed to be taken at work (due to merchandising rules etc) but I sneak peaked this one in the stock room (so I won't be in trouble) on my Blackberry - sorry for the poor quality:

Yes the bottle is shaped like a cat! It has a silver collar with the words 'Purr' written on it, jewelled eyes and a really cute little kitty face on the box.

The top notes include Peach, Gardenia and Apple which definitely are picked up to begin with, however not in a sickly fruity/sweet way.
The middle notes are Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Freesia that warm down to the base notes of Creamy Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid, and Musk.

To sum it up I'd say it's a subtle fruity/floral with a definite pick-up of Vanilla base. I love it, it's gorgeous for either a dayime or an evening fragrance, plus it's Eau de Parfum so should last upto 6-8 hours (depending on your skin type).

I love the advertising campaign too, Katy in a kitty outfit, looking fierce and playing with a giant ball of yarn - pure joy!

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Retail price for a 50ml EDP is £40 and it is exclusive to Selfridges until Saturday 20th November when it will hit the highstreet- so ladies get out there and get smelling!

Other celeb fragrances I highly recommend are: Jennifer Anniston, Beyonce Heat and Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style collection.

What's your favourite fragrance?

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