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Smells Like Vegas

This is what Las Vegas smells like.  To me, at least.  See, I discovered this little gem of a fragrance at the gift boutique of the Wynn Las Vegas.  One whiff and I fell madly in love. 

It is called Ellenisia, and is made by Penhaglion's.  Penhaglion's is a perfumery in London that uses only the finest and rarest ingredients.  In my estimantion, Ellinisia is a masterpiece. Ellenisia is a very feminine, very dainty floral. The head notes are mandarin zest and violet leaf.  The heart notes are gardenia, rose, tuberose, and jasmine.  The base notes are plum nectar and vanilla.  All of these blend to achieve a beautiful, but delicate, fragrance.

The word that comes to mind for Ellenisia is: sophistication. It is a very sophisticated fragrance that announces a woman's presence.

My least favorite thing about this perfume is the lotion.  The smell is slightly different from the perfume and that slight variation makes a huge difference to the nose.  The lotion smells like a nursing home.  The perfume smells like Vegas.

 

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Giorgio Armani Acqua diGioia - Liquid Happiness!

 

This is the newest release from Armani Fragrances and my new favorite perfume. Acqua diGioia means water of joy, and it is aptly named. It is a fresh and floral fragrance. It is so new that no lotion, shower gel, or other accessoties have been released yet.

Acqua diGioia’s head notes are crushed mint, brown sugar, and Italian Limone.  The heart notes are floral: acquatic Jasmine, Peony, and of pink pepper.  The base notes are cedarwood and Labdanum.  Unlike many fragrances, every phase of this fragrance is beautiful. I cannot pick a favorite.

Acqua diGioia is so feminine, so beautiful, and so fresh that I want to wear it every single day (even though I have a multitude of fragrances).  It is one of the sexiest fragrances I own. It is also one longest wearing fragrances I wear.  When I apply it in the morning, I still smell it at night. I appreciate that in a fragrance.

I got this fragrance at Dillards,  The bottle and packaging are simple and elegant.  It even came with this cute (but perfectly useless) little blue bag.  This bag will go in the garbage, but I will be wearing Acqua diGioia for a long, long time.

 

Ralph Lauren - The Big Pony Collection Coffret

It never hurts to have a little something for the guys! Ralph Lauren has launched a team of frances to match the polo tees with th oversized logo.  There are four members of this team:

 #1 - Sporty -  This fragrance is  mixture of lime and grapefruit.  It has a crisp, fresh smell.

#2 - Seductive - It has a floral and slightly sweet scent. It has a  little bit of a powder finish.  A mixture of dark chocolate and musk. Smells more floral than #3.

#3 - Adventurous - Warm fragrance, maybe with an musky undertone.  It has notes of fresh mint and ginger. It smells slightly floral with a powdery finish.

#4 - Stylish - This one smells leathery and kind of gross. It has notes of mandarin and kyarawood.  The woody scent is prominent. 

I like the idea of having a collection of four fragrances, each with their own personality.  I like the fact that the fragrances are available together or separately. The only thing I do not like s Fragrance #4!  If I remember correctly, #3 is my favorite.  What's yours?

Girlie Guide Rating: B

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The Gift of Romance

 

I've loved Romance for years. It was the first fragrance I fell in love with.  It's a very sexy blends of florals with undertones of woods and musk.  It is a very feminine fragrance, one that does not go sour or smell like old ladies!  (No offense to the old ladies)  The scent remains true and it stays with you all day.  The bottle and packaging are minimalist, and combined with the fragrance, make an elegant statement.

Unfortunately, I had to  toss out my rancid bottle a few weeks ago.  When I went to replace it, I found a pleasant surprise: there's a gift with purchase!

This cute little travel case is yours with a qualifying $78 Romance purchase at Macy's. It contains :

• 1.7 oz body lotion
• 1.7 oz shower gel
• 1.0 oz eau de parfum spray

The travel case is a nice size, and it has soft sides, which I like (better for stuffing into suitcases).  Of course, nothing makes me happier than matching scents, so I will be in Romantic heaven with the shower gel, lotion, and fragrance.  This truly is the gift of Romance!  And honestly, the travel sizes are enough to keep my busy for awhile.  Until my next fragrance crush, that is...

So if you're low on Romance, now is the time to restock.  Get the gift of Romance!

 

note: though it's not on the website, this offer is available at Dillards as well.

 

Girlie Guide Rating: A

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Endless Summer

If only!  It’s already August, and the Summer is winding down slowly.  School days are coming with the Fall.  Unfortunately, the end of Summer also means the end of Summer scents.

For a few golden, fleeting weeks some scents will be available in a summer form.  This summer form is a variation of the original, but often lighter and/or more floral.

This has been an especially good year for summer scents.  I fell in love with Burberry Summer.  The fragrance is light, and fruity.  It is a very youthful, flirtatious scent and one that isn’t too strong.

Calvin Klein released a summer version of Eternity.  It is beautifully packaged, and the fragrance is warm and natural.  The top notes are floral, but it warms into a nice amber base.  Amber scents are not my favorite.  This one is light, and isn’t too bad.

So, take the last few days of Summer and go check out Summer fragrances.  Get them while you can!

 

 

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Welcome To The World Of Fragrance!

 

That's right!  The Girlie Guide will be venturing into the world of fragrance.  Until this point, I have purposefully avoided fragrances.  Perfume choice is highly subjective, and I didn't think that I could contribute anything useful.

There are several reasons for this shift.  First, I firmly believe that fragrance is a part of beauty.  There simply is no replacement for an unforgettable fragrance.  Second, I have learned so much since I started blogging and I would like to share some of that with my readers.  Third, I don't hesitate to share my opinions on anything else, why should fragrance be any different?  Besides, I am just as obsessed with fragrance as I am with every other beauty product!

So, welcome to the fabulous world of fragrance on the Girlie Guide.  Definitely chime in and let me know you thoughts on each fragrance!

 

"A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future." -  Coco Chanel

 

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