Lets lace it up...[reviewing Imari Corset edt, by Avon].

 "Celebrate your tempting curves with a spirtz of a chypre, fruity and Oriental fragrance that shows off your sultry side"

I've been searching for a replacement for a discontinued Victoria's Secret perfume [Scandalous] that I used to enjoy, and Imari Corset sounds similar enough to possibly satisfy my longing, so as it's very affordable I decided to pick up a bottle and see what I think. Avon have been impressing me with their fragrances for a while, and I'm hopeful that this will be another hit. 

Have they pulled out another success story from their bag of tricks?

By invitation... [reviewing Invite Only Amber | 23 edp, by Kayali]

 "A divinely sensual, decadent, and enticing fragrance with an addictive allure"

"Seduction in a bottle. Stimulate your senses with succulent top notes, which marry insatiably with the mid notes for alluring depth and dimension. This contrasts with the woody, sensual base to create the ultimate atmosphere of seduction and empowerment."


Cherry, honey and chocolate?! How could this not be amazing?!

I was so confident that I'd love this, that after not finding a tester bottle in my nearest Selfridges, I blindly ordered a bottle from Boots. This could go majorly wrong, since patchouli is also in Invite Only...

Future chart topper? [reviewing One edp, by Jennifer Lopez]

  "ONE is a feeling, an energy, a way of being that reflects harmony and brings peace. ONE is internal and eternal. It is not limited, but it is expansive, vulnerable, powerful. Today our world needs ONE-ness, realizing we are ONE world and ONE people. Living for ONE shared hope, ONE bigger meaning and purpose. ONE goal. ONE dream. Connected, not separate, we are ONE "

 

When I first saw One in a Superdrug store, there hadn't been any online whispering of a new fragrance release from the brand, yet there it was calling to me. The packaging & promo photo of Jennifer give One away as a flanker to Promise, which is a fragrance which I highly enjoyed and think is one of her stronger releases.

As I liked it on initial testing and it was on a introductory price offer & I have a store discount, plus would get a free Promise scented candle (the store I was in didn't have the backpacks that were on offer free with a purchase of One), I couldn't resist giving One a chance to impress me...

Snap! Crackle! Pop! [reviewing Electric Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

 

"Electrify your fantasy. Capture the brightness of a shining star who owns the stage"

With an illuminating vibe, this vibrant Oriental floral limited-edition fragrance is designed for the woman who lights up any room. Embody Britney’s playful spirit and super-charged, radiant energy to show your inner glow.

When I got hold of Fantasy Sheer, I did immediately think that it was more suited to a spring/summer release... well now that a new  Fantasy Flanker has unexpectedly dropped in Superdrug, I can see that Fantasy Sheer was most likely was intended for either Spring 2021 or Spring 2022, but ongoing Covid madness effecting all points of the marketing, manufacturing, delivery & retail business industries, has caused crossed wires somewhere.

Anyway; one spray of Electric Fantasy and I was intrigued enough to buy a bottle (the fact that you save 30% if you have a Family & Friends discount card doesn't hurt), so here's to hoping that it wasn't just a passing fancy for me & that Electric Fantasy can hold it's own against Fantasy Sheer...

The Glow must go on... [reviewing Enduring Glow edt, by Jennifer Lopez].

 Developed using some of Jennifer Lopez’s favourite ingredients, Enduring Glow is an eau de parfum that invigorates the mind

Shine bright, always with Enduring Glow. An enticing new fragrance that embodies the everlasting glow of Jennifer Lopez’s timeless success. Delicate, vibrant and spirited, ENDURING GLOW is a fragrance that captures the gleam of a woman in her best light, the undeniable presence in the room.

I've not paid any attention to the Glow range of fragrances for a few years, but I was recently gifted a bottle of the most recent Glow flanker, which reminded me that this range is still around and still selling well.  

Has the line still got any spark left, or will I be soon be forgetting that the line is a thing that still exists?

Sheer Delight [reviewing Fantasy Sheer edt, by Britney Spears]...

 Sparkling, alluring and softer than the original Fantasy, Fantasy Sheer eau de toilette introduces a new, luminously veiled signature.

Embodying Britney’s sparkling spirit and sensuality, this glittering scent caresses your skin like a barely-there silk robe at the start of a fresh new day. Lighter than the iconic Fantasy eau de parfum, this Oriental Gourmand fragrance radiates like a kiss of flirty temptation. 

Almost a new season, so time for a new Fantasy flanker; after falling in love with the last Fantasy flanker, I had very high hopes for this one and bought it within seconds of testing it.

Here's to hoping that my instincts were right...

Beyond far away..[reviewing Far Away Beyond parfum, by Avon]

 Go beyond expectation

Reveal a hidden treasure with the oriental and gourmand fragrance of Far Away Beyond Parfum. Our first ever parfum from your No.1 fragrance brand for a richer, more intense and longer-lasting scent experience. Journey deeper and go beyond expectation with mouth-watering pear, intense jasmine and exotic upcycled Madagascan vanilla.

As I've really been enjoying Avon's fragrances in general lately [especially the Far Away perfumes], picking up the new Far Away flanker was a no-brainer.

Can this hang with Rebel and Rebel & Diva, or has Avon's winning streak finally hit a pot hole?

Is the truth that this is as good as Daisy? [Reviewing Eve Truth edp, by Avon]

Be true and captivate your natural self to amplify your authenticity. 
It’s your spirit, your truth, your path.
 

Eve Truth is one of four fragrances in Avon's Eve Discovery collection of perfumes, that has been created with actress Eva Mendes.    

In my Eve Embrace review I mentioned that I used to have perfume pens for all of the previous perfumes in the Eve Discovery line, and that Eve Truth was my favourite & was something that I had been planning on buying in a bottle... 

Yeah. This review is pretty  much expected and my overall thoughts won't surprise anyone, but let's take a closer look at Eve Truth anyway.

Honey to the bee [reviewing Petit Attitude Bee edt, by Avon].

 Be happy and add a sweet touch to your day  by spritzing a perfume as sweet as sunshine onto your skin...

Avon have just launched a new copy of a perfume that I've just noticed is vanishing from stores, so the timing is just perfect for me to try it out and see what I think of it. 

Avon have really been stepping up on the quality of their fragrance lines during the last few years, so I'm looking forward to getting to give this a go...

Embracing the new... [reviewing Eve Embrace edp, by Avon]

Discover the radiance in every layer of who you are with the floral, woody and musk perfume of Eve Embrace EDP.  

Embrace all that you are in every way with vivacious violet petals, breath-taking rose and delectable white caramel musk.

 

Today I want to take a deep dive into the latest perfume release by actress Eva Mendes [in her Eve Discovery line] with Avon - Eve Embrace. 

I read about this online a few months ago (I can't remember where I read the article) and had been looking forward to the UK launch of it ever since; I usually really enjoy fragrances with any combination of raspberry, strawberry, rose, violet, iris and/or caramel in them. Eve Embrace contains all six of these scent notes. Not only do the key scent notes appeal to me, but Avon has been impressing me with the overall quality of their fragrances over the last year or so = my expectations are high for this fragrance.

Has this fragrance lived up to the hype that I'd built in my own mind?

Believe in freedom [reviewing Believe edp, by Britney Spears].brand

The greatest freedom is to believe in yourself

... and the Britney fragrance train continues.

I went on Amazon as I've finished my bottle of Fantasy Intimate and wanted to replace it, but I saw a old favourite from the Britney brand that is completely unrelated to the Fantasy or Prerogative lines, so couldn't resist getting it for the new spring season. 

Let's go back to 2007 nod get introduced to Believe again...

The Prerogative line has a huge Ego... [reviewing Prerogative Ego edp, by Britney Spears]

Prerogative Ego, the new bold and tantalizing unisex fragrance. This iridescent sparkling fragrance blooms with a warm floral bouquet providing a lush, lavish texture. Sun-soaked woods and sensual ambers envelope your skin in a soft, irresistible glow. 

Play it your way and break the rules. Choose your side, then change your mind. Follow your instinct. Prerogative Ego, the fragrance with no boundaries. 

What’s your Prerogative?

I'm keeping the Britney Spears fragrance train going a bit longer, as I recently stumbled across a 2020 flanker release from the brand that I'd not heard of before; so clearly I had to buy it to see what is going on with the Prerogative line.

Today I'm looking at Prerogative Ego

Wishing Fantasy a happy fifteenth birthday [reviewing Fantasy Intense edp, by Britney Spears].

 A unique interpretation of the iconic Fantasy fragrance that elicits sweet temptation and leaves an unforgettable and lasting impression.

Alluring and addictive at its core, Fantasy Intense introduces a new amplified, captivating signature with intoxicating notes. 

Sensual, yet playfully sweet, this seductive scent leaves a tantalizing trail that lingers to entice.

I should have realized that a new Fantasy flanker was coming  for the original's 15th birthday, when I saw that Festive Fantasy had been reduced in price a few weeks  ago, but this has caught me by surprise - her fragrance team haven't officially announced it yet, but the Superdrug site has begun to sell it anyway. 

I've got my fingers crossed that this will be a slightly tweaked version of the original; I want the whimsical & playful sweetness and warmth of Fantasy, but am hoping that this will introduce a 'older' depth and authoritative stamp. Britney & the original fans of Fantasy have grown up, so I'm excited to see if the perfume has grown up too...

It's a month closer to Christmas, let's get festive... [reviewing Festive Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears]

Opulent. Vibrant. Hypnotic.

Live to celebrate life! Enjoy the simple pleasures of every new day, as they encapsulate you into opulent color, dreams and delight. 

Jubilance and vibrancy will be your addictive signature. Festive fantasy, the new enchanting fragrance... 

 

I'm either late for last Christmas or early for Christmas 2021, but now that last year's flanker of Fantasy - Festive Fantasy - has been lowered in price, I want to take a closer look at it. 

Is it a great bargain, or something to skip past?

[Music Minute] Positions, by Ariana Grande.

 Positions is the sixth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande, released on October 30, 2020, by Republic Records [following Yours Truly, My Everything, Dangerous Woman, Sweetener & Thank U, Next].

The singer worked with a variety of producers on the album, including Tommy Brown, Anthony M. Jones, London on da Track, Murda Beatz, The Rascals, Scott Storch, Shea Taylor and Charles Anderson.

I have every Ariana album and, spoiler alert, think that this is the weakest one that she has released to date. 

I wish I'd listened to the tracks on her YouTube channel first, because then I wouldn't have bothered buying the album and would have saved myself some money. It's my own fault really, as I didn't really like the lead single [positions] that much, but I dismissed it as a one off miss and still rushed to download the album anyway...