Gah I just can't stop writing blog posts! I have so many things I want to talk about. This post will not necessarily make you feel any more cultured after reading, but you will feel more educated on the subject of perfume.
I was out shopping for new foundation, and at the pharmacy (called Boots) I found a sale rack of perfumes. If you've never been to Boots, visualize the inside of a Walgreens with a half step down on the lighting, much more organized shelving, clean and tidy with most products in their place, and more spacious inside.
The 70% off sign for perfume was so attractive, it was like I was drawn to them against my will. The items on sale were those box sets that come with a lotion and/or body wash and a 1 oz bottle of perfume. They were the exact same sets you can find in the US!
What most excited me was that they had the box I purchased in the US before I came here; Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck. I really like this perfume because it's floral, but not TOO floral, mature, but not TOO mature, and has a warm tone to it. Maybe even the slightest hint of vanilla. SLIGHTEST hint. I feel endearing when I wear this.
My life's perfume choices have consisted of Burberry Beat, Jessica Simpson Fancy, Britney Spears Fantasy, and Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck (in that order. I still use Fancy cause my body keeps the scent well). I've also been this---> | | close to purchasing Victoria by Victoria's Secret because it is just soooo good. But I couldn't bring myself to drop the $60. I COULD bring myself to drop the $10 for a 'body splash' version, but here is a TIP: NEVER purchase body splash. It's just not worth it, in my opinion. Sure, you get an initial burst of the scent, but it costs $1 per minute that it lasts. After those 10 amazing minutes are over, you're left with abandonment issues.
But when I picked up this box set and checked what 70% off looked like I was like DAMN. 8 euros for designer perfume and lotion. So I thought, hell, imma try a new brand I've never used before along with my TSwift goodness. The options were between:
- Some boy band that looked like One Direction (but there was only four boys and I've never heard of them before)
- Katy Perry Killer Queen (which actually smelled really good but didn't make the final cut)
- A Rihanna perfume that I wasn't interested in for some reason (never got to smell it).
- Britney Spears Fantasy Night (or something that wasn't Fantasy, but a spin on it- didn't care much for the smell :( )
- and Beyonce Heat Rush.
The orange glow from the bottles might have been the true reason I bought them, unconsciously. This soft orange color made me feel like it was warm summer for a moment, and I was whisked off to a dream of beaches and sand... then I started choking on a fuzzy from my scarf and was rudely awoken back to the harsh winter reality.
I would compare Heat Rush to a perfume made by Victoria's Secret Pink called Sweet and Flirty (I think that's the right one...Laura, I gave you this at one point right??). It smells very light, very fresh, fruity, and fun (does fun have a smell??). The difference between this and VS Pink is that there is a mature note to the scent that I really like. I'm not a huge fan of fruity perfumes, but this note makes it feel more elegant.
So Beyonce, giiiiirl you got sum'n goin ON with dis one. I did smell the original Beyonce Heat fragrance at Boots as well (that was also on sale!) but it was too mature for me. The scent was a bit over powering and reminded me of something I would smell on a woman in her 40's. I'm not too keen on perfumes that smell too mature. But maybe when I'm older, I'll graduate from 'Heat Rush' to just 'Heat' (is this a metaphor for menopause?).
So there you have it! Now you know what I smell like! This was my successful day at Boots, walking out with 16 euros worth of TWO different designer perfumes and lotions (I also got foundation too, I'm not that spacey of a shopper...maybe). This is my favorite bargain in Ireland so far. That, and just the store Penny's in general.
More to come! :) xx Ka
PS- a TIP for perfume wearers: your scent will last longer with more moisturized skin! If you have naturally dry skin, it will absorb the perfume and you won't be able to smell it as strongly. This is my issue. That is why box sets with lotion are PERFECT because you can wear the lotion (that has the smell) and spray the perfume (which also has the smell) so you are ensured to smell great!! :)
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