Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Speedy review: GHOST Orb of Night edp, by GHOST...

 Possess the magic of nature’s most transformative moments: sundown and sunrise. Orb of Night breathes life into the new day.... 

The moon. The sun. Opposites in perfect harmony, sharing the canopy. Embracing their time to illuminate. Silent moments unveil the light. Romance is revealed in soft focus as the Orb of Night descends and a passionate sun rises once more. A time to escape and connect. The sky mesmerises. The depths of night quietly greet the possibilities of morning. Calm energy wraps the air, pure and all-consuming. Feel deeply. Let the warmth charge your soul.

An alluring cherry-almond flirts with a beating heart of treasured ethereal florals. Caramel melts upon a base of warm sandalwood signalling nocturnal riches. Intriguing orange blossom gently layers delicate white musk.

The original GHOST perfume is hands down my longest-term favourite fragrance and I've also really enjoyed several of the brand's other fragrances too, so knowing that this contains cherry notes was like a siren's song to me...


Monday, 2 June 2025

Speedy review: Ghost edt, by GHOST........

Understated, yet gloriously feminine and a true modern classic. 

Ghost the Fragrance is a seamless blend of cool elegance and unexpected warmth, timeless and pure. Silky top notes of Casablanca lily, white rose and Indian ambrette seed are heightened with smoked incense, jasmine and sandalwood. The base notes of spiced amber, musk and vanilla orchid give a relaxed intimacy.

This is one of those "I was sure that I'd already reviewed this" posts...

I bought a bottle of Ghost when it launched in my teens [the name alone interested me] and I still wear it now I'm in my 40s, so it is something that I feel deserves a shout out. 

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Hot Fuzz... [reviewing Perfect Nonsense Peppery Peaches edp, by Avon]

 A cheerful floral fruity burst for a fragrant adventure that’s as lively as you are...

Ready to embrace the unexpected? Meet Perfect Nonsense Peppery Peaches Eau de Parfum - a scent collision that defies all fragrance norms.

This floral fruity fusion’s got pink peppercorn coming in hot with a fiery kick that’ll have your spine buzzing, then BAM… peach enters the chat with its fresh and juicy vibe.

Don’t sleep on sensory plot twists like this one… it’s giving scents that makes no sense yet arouse every sense… and we’re here for it!


 I'm really excited to finally get to tuck in to Avon's new line 'Perfect Nonsense', which currently contains three fragrances. The fragrances are formed around clashing key scent notes; everything screams, energy,  uniqueness, and that a modern approach is being used.  

Peppery Peaches was the first fragrance in the line that I received [I ordered them all together from my Avon seller upon seeing that they were available in the UK, but the other two were already out of stock], so that will be my starting point for my reviews...

Friday, 23 May 2025

In The Nice Garden... [reviewing Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 edp, by Kayali]

Feel like the diamond that you are with our warm floral masterpiece...


"My inspiration for KAYALI has always been to make people feel like royalty every time they wear our fragrances. With Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31, I wanted to create a warm floral scent that’s both strong and soft—a fragrance that makes you feel elegant, confident, and effortlessly unforgettable. To bring this scent story to life, I chose the rose as the hero note as it is often called the “Queen of Flowers” and presents such a romantic and timeless facet to the fragrance. We layered in the juicy green pear and sweet peach, along with delicate pink peony, violet wood, and purple musk, to create a sensual yet powerful scent that lingers beautifully everywhere you go!" - Mona Kattan


This enchanting gem is a harmonious fusion, blending juicy pear, sweet peach and sensual rose with pink peony, violet wood and purple musk. Warm, floral and endlessly romantic, it’s the perfect scent for every season.

Treat yourself today and add this crowning jewel to your Kayali collection.


I've fallen behind with the Kayali launches and when checking out the newer releases just before spring, this is the one that stood out to me the most - because of the listed key scent notes, as well as the pretty bottle shades. Some fragrance snobs dismiss the mass appealing fruity/floral family as being common and most often unoriginal, but I think that they are ultra wearable and very pleasant to other people - something you to consider if you spend alot of time in close contact with other people. 

My choice & purchase where made a few months ago, so now it's time to check in and see if I still stand by my unital pick, or if I've rushed into a purchase again...

Friday, 2 May 2025

In da haus; showcasing Triclone Skin Tech foundation & Triclone Skin Tech hydrating & de-puffing concealer, by Haus Labs...


I hadn't worn foundation for years because nothing looked good on my dry skin & large pores, all made worse due to ongoing health issues and my combination of medications. 

However three of the foundations  I tried in 2024 are fantastic and today I want to shout out the Korean-made Haus Labs one which has quickly become my top choice from my favourite three [Huda Beauty Easy Blur and Kylie Cosmetics Power Plush are my other two top picks].

Not only that, but you'll also be seeing the matching Triclone concealer in action on my 41 years old skin - my eye circles are very prominent on my fair skin, so you'll be getting an excellent look into what this concealer can do...