A new Far Away perfume? Splendid news [reviewing Far Away Splendoria edp, by Avon]...

 Journey to the unforgettable and experience a modern, brighter twist on Oud, the liquid gold of Middle Eastern perfumery, with our new fragrance Far Away Splendoria. You won't be able to resist!  

Our new Far Away Splendoria is a one-of-a-kind scent. While traditional Oud is considered dark and masculine, we’ve created an exclusive White Oud accord for Far Away Splendoria, giving this rare Middle Eastern ingredient a fresh twist. Just as captivating as traditional Oud, but with a more feminine and sensual edge.

Inspired by the golden lands and hypnotic decadence of Arabian flowers, this fragrance was crafted by a talented trio of perfumers renowned for their Middle East expertise: Nelly Hachem-Ruiz, Nicolas Beaulieu and Julien Rasquinet.

Describing the scent, the perfumers said: “Far Away Splendoria is a perfume of pure luxury and mystery. It’s a mesmerising escape into the splendour of the Middle East landscapes. It is intriguing, sophisticated, and luxurious.”

This edition of Far Away is a gamble for me; I find oud in most perfumes very intense and it can be a migraine trigger, plus gardenia is hit or miss for me too. However the first time that Splendoria appeared in a brochure, it was hailed as   being "the world's first perfume" to use this new 'white oud' accord.

World's first something in beauty, available at a very affordable price = sold...

Double bubble trouble... [reviewing Toy 2 Bubble Gum edt, by Moschino]

 Fun, outgoing and playful notes explore the nuances of her majesty the rose, creating a delicate scent of bubble gum, from which the fragrance takes its name, and relieves the spirit of negative thoughts whilst enveloping the body and stimulating the mind...

I received my bottle of Toy 2 Bubble Gum for Christmas last year, so I've gotten plenty of wear-time in different weather conditions and seasons.

I adore both Toy & Toy 2, so I'd been looking forward to getting to try this edition. Was the wait worth it?

Take a bite... [reviewing Eden Juicy Apple | 01 EDP, by Kayali]

 "Playful and vibrant, this succulent scent is a tempting, mouth-watering fusion of crisp and juicy red apples, sweet berries, and fresh floral notes that will keep you wanting more and more. Bursting with attitude, discover the power of this modern, fruity-floral fragrance that will have you addicted at first spritz!"    

 

Friendly warning; I watched Mona Kattan talk about Eden on YouTube, where I learnt that she wanted a fresh & fruity fragrance that is reminiscent of the fun & carefree fragrances that takes her back to her teenage years at a American high school in the 90s - so I think that you should know to go in expecting something that's pretty simple and light & fruity, In line with the body splashes and perfume oils that were extremely popular with teenagers at the time.

I'm saying this at the start because loads of people who have reviewed this fragrance seemed to have missed the inspiration & development story, and expected something else.

Re-do the Review: Royal Revolution edp, by Katy Perry...

Royal Revolution was released in 2014 and developer Coty describes it as "an irresistible floral fragrance inspired by the beauty of blue diamond."

Royal Revolution was a fragrance that I reviewed when it was released back in 2014, after spending several weeks testing it in stores and obtaining those little tester vials to test it further at home. 

Fast forward to 2022 when I was gifted a bottle for Easter and have consequently decided that my older review doesn't really align with my present-day feelings on the fragrance & I'm not thrilled with my older review-writing skills.

Anyway; I've decided to delete the old review and rewrite it, seeing that you can still buy Royal Revolution today online & in various outlet stores at low prices...

Is this THE perfect blend of vanilla & coconut??? [reviewing Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 edp, by Kayali]

"A warm, luxurious, sensual, and truly irresistible fragrance"

Perfume house Kayali, founded by Huda Beauty launched Utopia Vanilla Coco| 21 during the covid lockdown. Mona Kattan (Huda's sister) wanted to make a sun-drenched, solar perfume that would transport you to your dream destination and "fill you with a euphoric sense of vacation", after the global lockdown prevented travel and everyone felt trapped.

That description instantly sold me on Utopia, when I read it when scrolling though Instagram during the covid lockdown, so I instantly ordered a bottle, without waiting until I could try it.

Did it transport me away to a magical land?