No limits here... [reviewing LIMITLESS edp, by Jennifer Lopez]

 Embrace your power, live without limits, and let the world see the unstoppable force that is you.

#IAMLIMITLESS

Live your most LIMITLESS life with the exceptional new fragrance by Jennifer Lopez.

LIMITLESS eau de parfum is a celebration of strength and sensuality, created using ingredients proven to promote self-esteem and confidence. It is a fearless and captivating signature scent that leaves an unforgettable, powerful trail. Notes of Red Apple, Jasmine and Palo Santo combine to create a luxurious and rich signature scent.

I enjoy apple and jasmine in fragrances, but it was learning that LIMITLESS contains Palo Santo that encouraged me to check out Jennifer Lopez's latest perfume release because the other perfume I own which contains it [Kayali LOVEFEST] is a fragrance that I really enjoy - especially during the autumn and winter months as it is smoky on me, with a citrussy bite. 

I don't think that Palo Santo is generally described as being smoky by most people, so I don't know if it's a body chemistry thing, or LOVEFEST used a subtle accord to boost their Palo Santo and I'm barking up the wrong tree here. 

Lets find out...

Speedy review; SJP NYC edp, by Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker NYC Eau de Parfum, the new version of the original SJP NYC Eau de Toilette from 2009, came out at the beginning of 2016. The fragrance is inspired by the character of Carrie Bradshaw from the TV series Sex and the City, played by Sarah Jessica Parker...

This adventurous fragrance thrills the senses with a concentrated cocktail of floral, fruity, musky notes. Energetic, exciting and sexy, SJP NYC is both vivid and vivacious and it is the ultimate style statement in fragrance.

I recently saw that the edp variant of SJP NYC is available at Superdrug [online & app] for only £16, so I wanted to give a short summary of my current thoughts on this past favourite - time for a backup purchase, or time to move on?

Gimme the candy... [reviewing Candied Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Introducing the newest member to the Fantasy line-up! The new Candied Fantasy is a floral, gourmand fragrance made for the elegant yet unique ladies like Spears herself who enjoys the sweet moments in life.

The fragrance begins with Bubblegum Delight and sparkling fruit that add a sweet, refreshing blast, while Pink Hibiscus and Lily of the Valley bring a heady floral dimension to the composition and engulf the wearer in a graceful hug. The coziness of Pink Velvet Cupcake Accord provides a powerful, yet comforting and sensual base that guarantees extra longevity.

I didn't notice any spring or summer Fantasy releases, but heres a new flanker release in time for autumn. Here's hoping that the release schedule has slowed down a bit because more thought & care is being put into the line again, because the quality had been slipping in the past few Fantasy flankers.

I'm hoping that Candied Fantasy will be along the lines of what I wanted Vanilla Candy to be. Fingers crossed...

I want candy... [reviewing Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 edp, by Kayali]

  Sugary. Delightful. Tempting.

 Live your sweetest fantasy with Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 Eau de Parfum! Sugary, delightful, and tempting, this fragrance is a lighter, youthful take on the brand’s cult-fave, Vanilla | 28.

Inspired by Mona’s love for candy and mouthwatering notes, Vanilla Candying so one of the most desired notes in fragrance with its delicious blend of sweet ingredients

I'm a sucker for vanilla & sugary fragrances, so I wanted to buy Vanilla Candy as soon as I heard the name and hearing that it'll be the first time in the announcement video. Plus this is the first release that the brand has used their own signature scent accord for [a blend of tonka, praline & musk], which was created using some of their favourite most‐used individual scent notes. Needless for me to have to say, but as soon as it was launched I was placing my order without bothering to test it beforehand.

I've only ever bought a couple of the tiny 10ml bottles of Kayali's original Vanilla perfume rather than splurging on a full sized one, because it doesn't wear very well on me without being layered with something richer 

Speedy Review; Vanilla Suede edp, by Ariana Grande..

Ariana Grande has launched her new collection of four fragrances called LOVENOTES as a personal endeavor to make scent the ultimate and universal love language. Each edition in this collection represents a love letter from Ariana to a different part of the world, conveying messages of joy, gratitude, and affection.

NThe four releases are Vanilla Suede in the UK, Angels Kiss in Europe, Pink Woods in northern America, and Pressed Petals in Australia. 

The bottle design is more adult than the past Ariana Grande fragrances, so fingers crossed for a new approach to the juice.  Vanilla Suede is described as "a richly sensorial fragrance that delivers an incredibly edible and delectable, almost veil-like sensuality. The top teases with sparkling notes, ¡while the heart reveals intimate warmth. The base further enhances the cocooning sensuality and skin-like appeal."