tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273819548567835632024-03-21T06:37:24.806-07:00QueenTakesJack22QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-65469820707897804482014-10-20T10:39:00.001-07:002014-10-20T10:39:55.168-07:00Trick Or Treat: Smell My CBV!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>It's that time of year again!</b></span></td></tr>
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Yes, indeed it is time for my annual Halloween CBV scent review! Since I have already reviewed most of the official Halloween esque scents (you can find them <a href="http://queentakesjack22.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html" target="_blank">here.</a>) these will be a bit more varied, but there are sure to be some scream worthy scents in the mix. So break out the bubbling cauldron's of green and orange punch, grab a glass, put on some spooky sounds, turn off the lights, and prepare yourselves because here we go...<br />
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<b>As always let's start with the bakery scents... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Pumpkin Cupcake:</span> </b><br />
Cold throw: I waited a long time to finally melt this bad boy and the more it cured the more I liked it. I let it cure for about 3 months and it smells exactly like a real pumpkin cupcake. This one does have more cupcake in it than I was expecting, which is a pleasant surprise. So far this one is 3/4 yummy cupcake and 1/4 creamy pumpkin. The pumpkin in this is a light sweet pumpkin that doesn't have any spice in it at all. Shocking I know! But no tricks here, you won't find any cinnamon or spice in this one. I'm actually really grateful for that. I love my pumpkin spiced scents, but it is nice to just have a mild sweet pumpkin scent for a change.<br />
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Warm throw: This is one delicious fall bakery scent! This one had me wanting to put on my apron and officially celebrate the baking season by whipping up some *cough* <i>poisoned</i> *cough* pumpkin cupcakes of my own. It still remained more cupcake than pumpkin, but I didn't have a problem with that personally. The only complaint I have with this scent is that it didn't seem to last that long. It had about a medium scent throw, but was pretty much dissipated within 3 hours. But I only used 1/4 a shot and it was mouthwateringly good while it lasted. I would recommend this one to those who want a pumpkin scent but don't want any spice at all. It is also good for all of those who are looking to branch out and try a pumpkin scent but aren't sure where to start.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Fluffy Pink Candy: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: You know what is the best part about Halloween? FREE CANDY! In that spirit here is a new candy scent. I can instantly pick out the Pink Sugar in this, but it is really sweetened up by the Cotton Candy and Marshmallow Fluff. I don't really get the marshmallow in this, but the fragrance does have a creamy "fluffiness" feel to it. The spun sugar in the Cotton Candy really ties the other two scents together nicely. It is a fun and sweet fragrance just like it's name suggests.<br />
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Warm Throw: The Marshmallow Fluff really comes out more once warmed up, you can actually smell the creamy sticky goodness. Other than that it still smells the same for the most part. This fragrance is really light, but sugary sweet, not so sweet that it will give you a toothache (or headache for that matter). The scent throw with this one was just average, but that's to be expected when you have a concoction of all light sugary sweet fragrances. This one is sure to have you dipping into the candy bowl early. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">Peanut Butter Popcorn Ball: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Now most kids hate getting popcorn balls in their candy bags, but what about getting popcorn balls in your warmers? With this one I get the popcorn but for the most part but it is toned down and sweetened up quite a bit. I also get the Peanut Butter Cookies mixed with a blend of other sweet scents that without knowing what is in this scent you wouldn't be able to guess on your own. Since I know what is in it I can get a pinch of Granny's Pie Crust, but not so much the Creme' Brulee. Overall it smells like popcorn, peanut butter, and a touch of GPC.<br />
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Warm Throw: Granny's Pie Crust came out so much more once it was melted. It mixed well with the Peanut Butter Cookies and the popcorn. However I still didn't smell much of the Creme' Brulee. I think it was more of an anchoring scent that was added to make the whole fragrance much more cohesive. The popcorn wasn't too strong, but it was the more dominant smell of them all. The scent throw is decently strong with this one. I wasn't sure what to make of this scent at first, I didn't really care for it on cold, but once it melted I started to "warm" up to it. (excuse the pitifully bad pun) But now I like it and think it is great for the fall season. I will caution you though that if you were looking for a "salty" scent don't be deceived by the popcorn it is pretty much rendered semi-sweet by the other scents so there really isn't any salt in this.<br />
<b><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: orange;">Pumpkin Frappuccino:</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I've heard this described as smelling like a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte and I have to agree. I get the warm rich coffee and the creamy smooth pumpkin. I also get just a little hint of some baking cinnamon, but it is very minimal. This smells just like a cozy festive flavored coffee drink.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one comes to life a bit more once warmed up. The scent doesn't change just the strength of it does. This one is equal parts warm coffee and mild pumpkin. It is very well balanced and if you are worried about the cinnamon getting out of hand, don't. I didn't even notice it once it was all melted. This little baby has a strong scent throw sure to have you SCREAMING for more.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>All of these are perfect companions for your Halloween bash.</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>Here are some spooktacular fall fragrances... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Autumn Leaves:</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: If a fall day could be captured in a cup this would be it. This smells like crisp and crunchy leaves with fresh autumn air. It just invokes the feeling of a cool fall afternoon walk with orange and yellow leaves falling everywhere. And it smells like real leaves, not fake ones in craft stores, but REAL actual leaves. It is like jumping into a giant leaf pile.<br />
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Warm Throw: It still smells as authentic as it did on cold. This is a perfect fall leaf fragrance! It has a medium to medium strong throw and it lasted a decent amount of time. I really love this scent. I like that there isn't any of your typical spice, apple, or pumpkin scents that are usually associated with this season. Not that I don't love those seasons too, it is just nice to have a seasonal scent that is different once in awhile.<br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Why I Autumn:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This is another great fall fragrance. I get leaves, some cinnamon (not a too strong cinnamon), ginger, a touch of lemon, and another scent that I can't really identify. I checked the site description but it doesn't smell like any of those scents listed. As one user on the site pointed out it does smell like a fall potpourri Really nice and not too spicy.<br />
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Warm Throw: Not much change in the fragrance from cold to hot. Don't let the cinnamon and ginger scare you off it isn't that red hot overpowering it just gives the scent a nice baking twist. It does still smell like a pretty fall fragranced potpourri. The scent throw was just average, but it is still a really lovely fall fragrance. Sure to be a hit with all those who love all things autumn scented!<br />
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<b>And now onto the perfume category...</b><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mad About You (Type):</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Oh boy this pretty scent is sure to drive you mad! I get a mixture of very soft and pretty florals with a touch of strawberries. I don't know well enough what most of the individual flowers in this smell like so I can't tell you if it is more cassis or peony. All I can tell you is that it is a gorgeous soft feminine floral that isn't likely to cause headaches unless you are very sensitive. The florals are perfume like, but not pungent in the least. And if you are a little leery about the patchouli or musk in the description don't be because I don't get any patchouli at all and the musk isn't that thick deep kind. Really I mainly get the flowers, the strawberries, and a touch of amber wood to round it all out.<br />
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Warm Throw: I think this is one that would be absolutely fantastic in Bath & Body! I can see why they named it Mad About You because once you smell this you will fall in love. It smells pretty much the same as it did on cold throw only much more lovelier. The scent throw on this one is strong, but not overpoweringly so. I think this is a gentle floral that won't irritate most people. I don't generally care for most florals, but I think this will become a staple. I know my mother has gone off and used most of it lol.<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Dark Kiss:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one has had about 3 months to cure, so I think it is safe to say it is ready. I have never smelt what this is duping, but everyone else says it is almost spot on. What I get is a "mature" (not old lady) women's perfume. It has that feminine rich musk, with some creamy vanilla, and maybe just a touch of berries. I really don't get any fruity scent in this though. It is more just a deeper women's perfume scent. I don't know what to make of this one. I hated it at first, but the more I sniff the better it starts to smell to me. I guess I will just have to melt it to find out.<br />
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Warm Throw: I'm surprised by how much I ended up liking this one. I didn't care for it for the first few months it cured and was iffy on it up until I melted it. It is a very pretty women's perfume that is mostly a light musk with some rich vanilla. It doesn't sound that appealing I know by words alone, but it is actually really nice. There really isn't any berry or fruit smell though. I think this is a perfume scent more for women above 25, but that's just my humble opinion. I typically don't care for my house to smell like perfume or cologne related scents, but with this one I don't mind. I forgot to jot down the scent throw, so I honestly can't be too accurate, but I think it had a medium strong throw.<br />
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<b>And one lone fruit fragrance... </b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Passionate Kisses Type: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Ok so the site description for this one has a TON of fragrances listed, but really I only get 2. This one has even cured for about 3 months as well and I just get a strong cherry and red hot cinnamon in the base. It is kind of a secretly spicy cherry scent. It reminds me a little bit of Big Red Gum with like sweet maraschino cherries. The cherry doesn't smell like the dreaded cough syrup kind to me so that's good. I don't know with this one, I want to wait and see of it changes before making a final verdict.<br />
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Warm Throw: Nope, this one continued to just be strong maraschino cherries and red hot cinnamon. The cinnamon wasn't overpowering, but it was very noticeably there. I was hoping the other fragrances listed would come out of hiding but no such long. I'm left doubting their existence. *twilight zone music plays* I don't actually mind this scent, it just wasn't anything I was expecting it to be. I warn you all now that this scent is just sweet cherries with an undercurrent of spicy cinnamon. The scent throw was pretty strong too. I'm left on the fence with this one because I like cherry and cinnamon fragrances, but I was left underwhelmed because the web description had me expecting there would be more to it. It can be a treat for those cherry and cinnamon lovers, but a real trick for those who don't.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Warning: this scent may be scary for some.</b></td></tr>
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That's all for this year's monstrously sweet cbv review. I hope I didn't scare you away from any good fragrances to try. I also hope you all have a wicked fun and safe Halloween. I'm not exactly sure what my plans are right now I'm either helping my church with their "trunk or treating", going to a friend's house to pass out candy to all the little monsters, or sitting on my butt at home watching scary movies with popcorn, hot chocolate, and a cbv scent or two. However you decide to celebrate I wish you all a Happy Halloween!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Now back to my lair...</b></td></tr>
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<br />QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-80099770885241885172014-09-12T10:05:00.001-07:002014-09-12T10:05:52.344-07:00Total Eclipse Of The Tarts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>I'm back again with another review.</b></span></td></tr>
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Hello again candle friends. It has been a little over a month since my last review I believe, so I am back with a slightly bigger list of scents that I have tried. All of these scents have had at least two weeks minimum to cure, though most of them have had at least a month or so to cure. I had a bit more of the newer scents added to the CBV site in my possession this time around so some are new goodies and some are old. This review is mainly on the summertime scents that I have been going through before fall, but there are some year round fragrances to check out. So without further ado let's get down to it shall we?<br />
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<b>As always I like to start with the bakery category...</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Cozy Kitchen: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Those familiar with my scent tastes know that I love apple scents and so far this one is no exception. This is a creamy sweet crisp apple fragrance. It is a combination of Creme Brulee' and Caramel Apple and I do get both of those scents when I smell this. The two fragrances are equally balanced enough. You get the fresh apple with a touch of thick caramel from the Caramel Apple half and then you get the smooth creamy vanilla sweetness from the Creme Brulee. <br />
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Warm Throw: The caramel comes out a bit more once warmed up. It does however still remain a smooth creamy caramel apple scent. The apple portion does kind of lose it's crispness. You still get the apple fragrance, but the crisp bite is toned down a lot. The two scents remain almost equally balanced though. The scent throw for this one was in the average range. I liked this one, but just for me personally I think I prefer Caramel Apple over this one, just because I like that fresh crispness to my apple scents. However don't let me put you off of this scent because it is really good and perfect for the upcoming fall season.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Hunger Games: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Another mixed scent of two already existing fragrances, this one is Enchanted Apple and Candied Apple. I mainly get the light airy clean Macintosh apple from Enchanted Apple, but the Candied Apple does sweeten it up a bit and it adds some depth to the scent in my opinion. This a just a really fresh crisp apple scent and it isn't overly sweetened which I think is nice. I think of this one in the same category as Mango Tango because it is a fruity clean fresh air kind of fragrance that is great to melt all year round.<br />
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Warm Throw: As soon as my friend walked in while I was melting this he said, "What is that tasty fruity scent?" lol he is used to my house being well fragranced, but he really liked this one. So it was an instant hit in my home. It still smelt like how it did on cold throw only the coolness from the Candied Apple came out more so it was a whole lot better! I really love this one it is just a cool, crisp, airy apple fragrance. The scent throw on this baby was decently strong. Not overwhelming, but it manage to fill up my open spaced home. Three cheers for this awesome new fragrance! <br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Watermelon Taffy</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Oh goodness, I think I have a new all time favorite watermelon scent. This is everything I was hoping Strawberry Taffy would be but sadly wasn't. This smells like real home made salt water watermelon taffy. It is so authentic smelling, like you just bought it at the state fair. It smells just like soft gooey taffy. The watermelon is sweet and light and just a perfect dupe of the actual candy. I can't wait to melt this one. <br />
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Warm Throw: Sweet delicious watermelon salt water taffy! This one is so good! It smells just like it's namesake and the scent throw force in this one is strong! It filled my entire house which is really hard to find now since I have very wide open rooms which is a lot of space to cover. This is definitely in my top favorite fruity scents. I still really love Cranberry Watermelon Lemon Lime Fizz, but it is tied with this one for first in the watermelon category.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Satsuma Punch:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I love Satsuma so much and I like Champagne Pomegranate and the mixture of these two scents I like so far. I didn't know what to expect but the light citrus from Satsuma is kind of anchored down by the pomegranate making it a kind of heavier scent than I had imagined, but it is still good. You get that little bit of carbonation from the Champagne Pomegranate that gives it that "champagne" feel. I can kind of see this as smelling like an "adult" fruit punch at like a nice social gathering.<br />
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Warm Throw: My mother and I liked this one so much we just ordered another one lol. This smells like a fruit punch spiked with champagne and it is really good. I like it a whole lot more once warmed. This one is also a really strong thrower and it is sweet without being too sweet and overall has just a nice balance of fruitiness and champagne. If you don't like that "champagne" smell you probably won't care for it because it is more Champagne Pomegranate than Satsuma. In fact Satsuma just kind of adds a nice touch to this one and just adds some more fruit to the mix. Two thumbs up for this one. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">I salute these strong amazing fragrances!</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Watermelon & Lime:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one isn't as sweet as Watermelon Taffy, but it's still really really good. Light sweet watermelon with the tiniest pinch of lime. It isn't tart at all so don't worry about it not being sweet enough. This one is really light and refreshing so you don't have to worry about it being too sweet either. The watermelon is clearly the dominant fragrance while the lime is just a hint in the undercurrents.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one was nice. The lime came out more once it was melted, but it was a sweet lime so overall it remained a light sweet fruity watermelon scent. I still like this one a lot but it doesn't come close to Watermelon Taffy in my books. However it might be different in yours and it is still a great watermelon scent to have. The scent throw on this one was about average. I would have liked it to last a bit longer, but as I mentioned before I have an open spaced home so scent throws for me are a bit harder to achieve now. This one lasted about 2-3 hours at my place. <br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Jaba Juice:</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I instantly get kids fruit snacks when I smell this one; like you just opened a package of fruit snacks and stuck your nose in and inhaled. I almost didn't recognize that this is a mixture of Volcano (see scent description for this one below) and Pink Sangria, but when I thought about it and sniffed some more I can tell apart the citrus and a bit of the airy green notes from Volcano and they get a juicy fruity boost from Pink Sangria. Which explains why I get fruit snacks because it is a mixture of berries, citrus, and a touch of apple. <br />
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Warm Throw: These two scents mix really well together to make one new fragrance, but at the same time it is easy to discern the separate halves of the two. The scents themselves are equally balanced and make one sweet mixed fruity scent. It still smelt like fruit snacks to me though lol. But I actually quite like it that way. This is just a fun mixed fruity sweet scent and the throw on this one was in the medium range. <br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Volcano: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: This one smells like mild oranges with a base note of light leafy greenery and just a touch of lemon. It is kind of citrusy, but it isn't a sweet juicy kind of citrus. The "green" scent in this is not too earthy or anything but kind of like a spa like light green type plant. It is very mild, but a very "amazon" smelling fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one is still citrusy, but I wouldn't call it like a strong orange kind of citrus but like a light perfume kind. It also has some fruity scents sort of blended in, but nothing that is discernible. The green notes actually got a little softer in my opinion since it wasn't as prevalent once it warmed. The scent throw on this one was average for me. I have citrus scents that I like better than this one, but I still found it nice and my mother really liked it. I know a lot of people who rave about this scent so be sure to try it because I think it is worth it at least once. <br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Coconut Banana Blast:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This smells pretty much how the name implies it should. I get some soft coconut blended almost equally with sweet candied banana. The coconut is a little bit stronger of the two, but it doesn't overwhelm the banana. These two scents actually blend together really well. <br />
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Warm Throw: As I said before these two fragrances make a nice combination. I really enjoy this one, but sadly this one seems to have fallen under the dreaded banana scent curse, where the scent dissolves pretty quickly and doesn't have much lasting power. That being said though the initial scent throw was average and the smell was fruity and fun. The milky coconut mixes really well with the sweet banana. I liked it, but next time I will probably have to put in another 1/4 of a shot once the scent starts to wear off.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Pucker Up: </span><br />
Cold Throw: Another one of the more recent scents, this one is a mixture of Pink Grapefruit and Fizzy Pop. I get both of those scents, but I think the Pink Grapefruit is a bit stronger. The grapefruit is a sweet, not tart type of citrus so this scent comes off light, sweet, and slightly girly. I get the Fizzy Pop too, but so far I'm not getting much of the carbonated bubbles that smell that gives your nose that pleasant tingle. I'm hoping that will come out more once it is warmed up.<br />
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Warm Throw: The Fizzy Pop did come out more once it was melted and I got a lot more of the lemon lime fragrance. It mixed nicely with the pink grapefruit. I did get more of the carbonated bubble smell as well which is always a good thing in my books. The scent throw on this one is strong. I think if you like citrusy scents or lemon lime fragrances you will really enjoy this one. I liked it and the lemon made my house feel clean, but most lemon citrus scents give me that feeling. This is just a nice fun, citrus sent that isn't too sweet or too tart. <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Margaritaville:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This is one of those fragrance combination where you get all the scents in one whiff. You get the milky pina colada and a tiny punch of pineapple from Jimmy Buffett, but there is also the sugared lime from the Margarita Lime. I think the Jimmy Buffett half is stronger so it is like 2/3 JB and 1/3 ML.<br />
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Warm Throw: The pineapple came out more once melted, but it mixed in well with the smooth pina colada. I'd say this one was still more Jimmy Buffett than anything, but there is a definite sweetness from the Margarita Lime. So if you liked JB, then you should like this one too since it is just an amped up and sweetened version of it. The scent throw on this one was medium to medium strong. I think this one is really great for those hot sunny summer days. It certainly invokes that tropical drink in the hot sun kind of atmosphere. This one will have you singing Margaritaville all day.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Aloha:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This certainly smells strong like it's name suggests. I get some creamy coconut but it isn't too strong like some coconut scents can be, nor is it a sharp coconut. It blends pretty smoothly with the tropical fruit background scents and the flowers. To be honest it is hard for me to pick out the fruits and certain flowers other than a hint of plumeria. The best I can describe it is just a nice tropical fruity floral fragrance, which is kind of a vague description, but that is just what it is lol.<br />
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Warm Throw: This just brings in mind something that I might smell in Hawaii lol. I'm so terrible at describing tropical fragrances because most of them tend to smell the same to me so it is hard for me to discern individual scents. However I do get creamy coconut in this one and I think maybe some passion fruit and a soft hint of plumeria. But as I said it all just blends together into one nice cohesive tropical fragrance. The scent throw on this one was average. <br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Rio Rumberry Type:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one smells like sparkling berries with just the tiniest dash of warm amber in it to round it all out. The berry isn't like strawberry or raspberry or grape, but it smells like goji or acai berries. You know like this berry smell is in the exotic darker category. I'm not 100% sure, but it is definitely not in the typical berry family and it doesn't smell like berry candy or wine. I don't really get any "green foliage" in this scent and if there is coconut in this it is very very subdued. And if the word "musk" creeps you out like it does me, don't worry it isn't that bad musky thick scent you might think of at all, it just means the berry smell has a bit of a deeper base.<br />
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Warm Throw: I think for me this one was actually better smelling in the cup, but that being said it wasn't bad in the warmer either. It was a bit sweeter before and the amber was a tad more noticeable, but once it warmed up it became more mellow. It is still a good scent, I can see a lot of people really liking it. It is a kind of semi-sweet unique berry scent that is fruity without being too sweet or juicy. The scent throw on this one was on the stronger side of average. I think this one might be more popular in Bath & Body. <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Fairy Garden:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I get a mixture of scents that make on airy natural spa type of fragrance. I smell bamboo and lemon first followed by some white ginger, but then I get a semi-sweet scent that I think might be from the pink grapefruit and lilies. It is a very fresh scent that is really hard to categorize because it isn't all that fruity, but it isn't earthy, or all that sweet either, but at the same time it is kind of all of those at once. I will say that the name matches the scent; it invokes the right atmosphere. I just can't quite find the words to describe this one accurately all that well. It is just one that has to be smelt to be fully understood. <br />
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Warm Throw: I stick with my initial scent description on this one. It is the same warmed up as it was cold. However I will say the scent throw on this one was kind of a bit under average for me and it didn't seem to last that long in my open living room. I think if you have open spaced rooms like I do then you might want to melt more than 1/4 a shot so you can smell it. Personally I didn't mind this scent, but it isn't a favorite either. I'm kind of neutral, but I can see a TON of people going gaga over this one because it is very unique and light. With this one it comes down to tastes so if you like that light bamboo with kind of semi-sweet fruity smell then you will want to try this one out. <br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Blackberry Fizz:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Mmm this one smells so good so far. It is very fruity and you can smell the blackberries, the strawberries, and the pomegranate with just a tiny pinch of mandarin. If you were expecting this one to be tingly and bubbly like Fizzy Pop scents, I hate to disappoint you, but this one doesn't have any of that. It has a slight touch of lemon and lime, but no carbonation. Which is kind of a bummer, but still the scent is really fruity and juicy. I get the strawberry pomegranate combo more so than the other fragrances, but you still can smell the others in the base notes.<br />
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Warm Throw: Sadly I liked this one way more in the cup. This one only had an average scent throw and the fruity notes just didn't shine like they did previously. The main thing I smelt was the strawberries and pomegranates, but the other scents completely disappeared. Which is a shame because I was totally in love with this scent at first. Don't get me wrong, it is still a good scent, but it just lost some of its luster once warmed. I don't know if you will have the same experience, but hopefully that won't be the case for you. Like I said it is still a nice scent regardless. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999;"><b>These weren't what I thought at first but they are still good.</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>And now for the rest of the mixed category fragrances I had...</b><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Juniper Breeze:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Many of you are familiar with the B&BW fragrance, but me not so much. I don't have a B&BW near me so I don't get to smell their products that often. But I have heard of this one and that was my motivation in trying it. I'm really glad I got this one because it is really pretty, and of course really hard to describe. It is a nice soft floral, but at the same time it is kind of a clean scent. It's really fresh and the best way I can describe it is that it smells like a semi-sweet soft floral women's hand soap...which is kind of what it was created to be lol.<br />
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Warm Throw:This is a really pretty floral, not too sweet, not too pungent. It's just soft and clean and very very nice. The scent throw was in the average range. I really like this one. Most of you know that I'm not a big fan of florals, but this one is very universal and I can see a lot of people not minding this one. Its just one of those scents that are pretty and not off putting and it can branch out to a lot of people's tastes. There aren't a lot of floral scents that I think most people would like but this is one of them. <br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Whispering Winds:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I can immediately pick out the cucumber and the fresh mint in this. The mint isn't too sharp, it actually is toned down a bit for a mint scent that has both peppermint and spearmint. I do get both of those mints, but the combined scent is still a mild mint and it pairs well with the fresh cucumber. I don't really get any fruit notes, but I do get an undercurrent of really soft florals. They are just barely noticeable, but I think they are what is keeping the mint from being overpowering. It is actually a very crisp fresh air kind of scent that I was not expecting with this mixture of fragrances at all. Very nice so far.<br />
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Warm Throw:This one smells pretty identical to what I described on cold throw. It doesn't really have much of a change once warmed, but that's a good thing in my opinion. The mint is cooling, but not sharp and overpowering and the cucumber keeps it's strength to the end so it is just a nice refreshing cool airy scent. The scent throw on this one was medium strong. I really liked this one a lot more than I anticipated. I am a mint lover in general and I didn't know what to think about this one at first, but now I know it is a keeper.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>These were sooo good and so surprising!</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lick Me All Over: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one has had about 2 and a half months to cure, maybe over that so I'm pretty sure it is done by now. And I have to be honest and say I don't really care for it so far. Not that the scent is bad by any means it just isn't something my nose cares for, but I can imagine a lot of people loving this one. It smells kind of like musky dry exotic fruit lol. I don't even know how to describe this because the scent feels familiar, but I can't put my finger on it. I don't get any raspberry or citrus with this one and as far as the melon if you were thinking honeydew or cantaloupe it isn't that kind but more like a deeper exotic melon. This one has got that tropical musky fruit smell, but it also smells like a tanning lotion. Not like coppertone, or coconut oil, but you know those exotic sensual fruity smelling tanners? That kind. <br />
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Warm Throw: It also reminds me of those trendy clothing stores that are right on the beach. It smells rich and exotic and kind of like musky fruits. Okay I'm officially crazy with my scent imaginations, but that is what came to mind when I smelt this warmed. I smell like some beachy sunscreen, not the coppertone kind, but the light spray on type. I also get some tropical fruits and a touch of salty sea air. The scent throw on this was medium but a bit on the stronger side. For me this one was okay, but I don't think I will be getting it again anytime soon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>I didn't care for this scent but I know a lot of people will disagree.</b></span></td></tr>
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Well that's all for this review. I hope my descriptions weren't too out there lol. I can't wait because I'm starting to melt my fall fragrances and fall and Christmas scents are my absolute fave so be prepared for crazy descriptions and even crazier gifs to go with them lol. Hopefully you will have found a scent or too that caught your fancy. That's it for now, bye now and God love you!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-88469860730749225352014-07-29T13:45:00.003-07:002014-07-29T13:45:52.069-07:00Summertime Scents<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>It has been way too long since I posted a review.</b></td></tr>
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Hello again lovelies! It has been a long time since I posted a scent review I know. My 8 year old XP finally died out on me so I went a month trying to revive her before I finally had to retire her and buy a new one. Is there anything more nerve wracking than trying to find the perfect computer? #firstworldproblems. Anyways some of these reviews are older so some of the scents aren't as accurate as I would like them to be since my brain hasn't caught back up with my nose quite yet. My scent description skills has gotten a little rusty after lent and then not melting a month while I waited for my computer to take notes before I cut into my new scents. So without further ado here you are....<br />
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<b>As always I start with the bakery scents, but surprisingly there is only one this time.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Banana Caramel Cupcake: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: The website's description for this one is actually pretty dead on really. It smells like a candied banana drenched with thick caramel all atop a moist vanilla cupcake. It really does smell delicious, like something I want to eat. Personally I'm iffy on banana scents, sometimes I love them, sometimes I hate them, but I really like this one so far. It is more bakery smelling than anything. And cinnamon haters don't worry I smell absolutely no cinnamon in this at all. Can't wait to see what this one smells like melted.<br />
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Warm Throw: Smells the same as on cold. This one is really yummy. The candied banana mixes with a slight drizzle of caramel that isn't too thick or too sweet and then you get the base of the cupcake. It isn't really a "cake" like scent, but the name pretty much does it justice anyway. This one is really good and the banana doesn't get lost in the bakery scents. The scent throw on this one was medium average. Sadly though, just like with all banana scents the scent doesn't last that long. I still got a good 2 to 3 hours of scent out of the 1/4th shot I used. As for the banana scents this one is at the top for now, but it might get knocked down by the Banana Foster curing in my stash. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>New top favorite banana scent!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>And now onto the summer florals... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #999999;">Luna Type:</span> </b><br />
Cold Throw: I was really hesitant on this one because of the description of so many florals and as most of you know I'm not a big floral lover. Fortunately for me though these florals are really soft and pretty. They all blend together so nicely and seamlessly that I can't pick out one individual flower. This one is really sweet for a floral, but without being in any way fruity smelling. The flowers in this are so soft and light that I don't think it would irritate much those who are sensitive to florals. I'm looking forward to melting this one.<br />
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Warm Throw: Probably my favorite scent of the entire order. This one smells just as good warmed up as it did on cold. This one is up there as one of my top favorite florals. It is slightly sweet, soft pretty florals, but there is something very feminine and romantic about the scent. The scent throw is in the medium to medium strong range. I can see this as a nice bedroom scent or even a nursery scent since it is so soft and comforting. I think this would be amazing in anything Bath & Body. Definitely recommend everyone to try this!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dogwood Blossoms: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I decided to get this one because Jason (charmedleo) had a review of it on his blog and he said he thought it was a nice floral for those who don't like florals to try if I remember correctly. I try to be careful with the floral scents I order, they are mainly hit and miss so I decided to try this one. This one isn't that bad. It is more like a clean floral, like the kind that laundry sheets are made to smell like. I've never smelt an actual dogwood b lossom so there is no telling if it is accurate on that account, but I like it. It smells fresh and pretty like a dryer sheet lol. <br />
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Warm Throw: I stick to my initial description on this one. It smells like a clean laundry sheet type of floral. It is really nice actually, not your typical floral scent. The scent throw is actually medium strong, but not in a way that is overwhelming or too pungent. I don't think it would give people headaches who are sensitive to florals unless they were really really sensitive. I like it. It is more a clean scent I think than a floral though. If I smelt this one blindfolded I would have sworn it was a clean laundry scent. So if you aren't a fan of florals or just like clean scents this one is worth a try. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I actually found 2 more floral scents I like!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>Now onto the Earthy fragrances... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">Hemingway Type: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I was incredibly iffy about this one when I ordered it, since I'm not a fan of masculine type scents in general, but the author it was named after and the description sold me on it. I'm really glad I took a chance on this one because it isn't anything I expected. The description on the site is actually pretty accurate, but I was thinking it would smell too earthy or cologne like for me, but luckily it isn't. You actually do get all scents mentioned. The first thing I smell is a blend of apple peel and sweet wood. The wood smell doesn't smell like trees or lumber but more like wooden furniture, like country rocking chairs and tables. The cinnamon in this is a sweet baking kind so there isn't any red hot smell. I also get a hint of leather too. All the scent blend together though to make one country store kind of smell. It reminds me of Cracker Barrel if you have ever been in one of those. It is really nice and nostalgic like a log cabin or something.<br />
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Warm Throw: This scent feels very familiar to me. It smells like a country antique store we have in my hometown that I go to often. The apple peels come out more once warmed, but they blend with aged wood furniture smell. The leather just ties it all together while being noticeable, but not new car smell noticeable. It has been a little while since I melted this one but if I recall correctly it had a medium scent throw. I really liked this one. It is a bit more of a country, log cabin kind of smell than an earthy scent though. I think this one will be really nice to melt in the fall. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hemingway type makes me feel nostalgic.</b></td></tr>
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<b>Now for one from Candleman's Closet... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #bf9000;">Peace: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Ever since I first got into CBV 2 years ago I have heard non-stop talk about this scent. I'm not a big fan of L*ush scents, so I just now brought myself to order it. I think I might be the only one on the planet who doesn't care for this scent *runs from people throwing empty scent shot cups*. It is a shame because I really wanted to like this one, but so far on cold throw alone it isn't doing anything for me. I get how a lot of people describe this as a unisex scent because it is warm and musky and slightly earthy smelling to me.Yet it has the tiniest bit of sweetness to it and a slightly feminine sunflower like floral note in it. I don't know what to make of this scent really. I don't hate it, but I don't necessarily like it either. I guess I will just have to melt it to be sure. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one is better than I thought it was gonna be, but I still don't care for it. My mom ended up liking it though so I decided to keep it. This one wasn't bad by any means or offensive smelling it just was a combination of scents that my nose did not like. It is too unisex smelling for me. It leans more on the masculine side, but it can still be considered a earthy feminine scent. It isn't too earthy, like dirt or nature smelling, but it does have the hint of heady "earthiness" if you catch my drift. It smells like it did on cold throw with that little hint a semi-sweet floral. It is warm smelling and the scent throw is really strong. This one actually lasted for 2 days in my house. It wasn't bad, like I said, I didn't mind it too much, but I won't be repurchasing. However if you like scents like this then get it and don't let me scare you off if it sounds like something you would like. I just like more sweet girly scents is all.<br />
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<b>Now on to the Fruity scents...</b> <br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Pink Sangria: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I remember a while back Mandy over on The Pouring Pot really raved about this scent, and that is why I decided to try it too. I want to be upfront and say I'm not a drinker at all so I've never had nor smelt a sangria before. But let me try and explain what this smells like to me. It smells like sugared berries in a sweet fruity drink. There is no "wine" smell, or fermented grape kind of scent in this. It is sweet, fruity, and refreshingly light for a berry scent. I don't really get too much mandarin or apple, but I think they are what is blended in this that is making it so sweet and well rounded instead of just a plain berry scent. This is really juicy and perfect for the summertime.<br />
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Warm Throw: I think I found yet another favorite to add to my collection. It smells pretty much the same as it did cold only it has much more "oomph"to it when it fills the room. It reminds me of like a sparkling berry summer drink. When I say sparkling though I don't mean there is any carbonation in it like in Fizzy Pop, but just in it's light sweetness. This one is juicy and fun really just great. The scent throw is medium. If you like berry scents you NEED to try this one.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e69138;">Melon Ball: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Well the website's description for this is pretty vague to say the least lol! A yummy blend of all things fruity...that's it. Despite it's vagueness it is actually really accurate. But let me to try give you more details. I can immediately pick out a honeydew melon blended with another melon. There is other sweet fruits mixed in there as well but they aren't identifiable to me.It is pretty much just a nice fruity melon scent. It is really good and the melons aren't the overly ripe, sickeningly sweet kind. They are fresh and don't compete with each other at all. I really like this one so far.<br />
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Warm Throw: Melon lovers rejoice this one is for you! This one smells like honeydew and watermelon mixed together with maybe, maybe the tiniest pinch of Marshmallow Ambrosia in the undercurrents. It is really fruity and just oh so good. I like this one a lot and the scent throw is pretty strong as well. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Tangerine Mimosa: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one smells more on the "tart" side of the citrus scents. It isn't bitter or sour or anything like that it just isn't as sweet as a lot of the citrus scents tend to be. I wouldn't exactly describe this one as smelling like a real tangerine because let's be honest real champagne has a pretty distinct scent and this is devoid of any of that bubbly alcohol smell. Still this one is nice and tangy with just a hint of sweetness.<br />
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Warm Throw: Smells the same pretty much once warmed if I remember correctly. It is kind of tart in the way that Tang is tart, but sweet. It is very similar to Brooke's Delight, but not as sweet. The scent throw on this one is about in the average range. It is light and great for those times when you want something fruity but not something too heavy or sweet. I liked it and is a fun and unique scent to have in my stash. <br />
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<b><span style="color: yellow;">Pineapple Cilantro: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: This is a really nice pineapple scent so far. It is pineapple, but it is sweetened up a bit by the sugar cane and call me crazy but I think I can detect the coconut milk in this. It doesn't have any coconut smell at all, but I think what sweetens this up and makes it more smoother and creamy is the coconut milk. I don't really get cilantro, but I'm not exactly sure what plain cilantro smells like either. This one just smells like a creamy sweet pineapple and I really love it so far. <br />
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Warm Throw: The scent throw for this one is in the medium range, but that being said it smells really nice and not overwhelming like some pineapple scents can be. It is a pretty subdued sweet and mild kind of pineapple. As I mentioned before this one is a very sweetened up pineapple which makes it light and sugary and a bit more creamier and smoother for a pineapple scent. Basically this is creamy sweet pineapples. I really like this one. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>These fruity scents all scream summer!</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Sun & Sand: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This isn't an exact dupe of the Yank*e brand, but it is pretty darn close. Again I tell you the website is pretty accurate. I mean you can just sniff this and you will be able to smell almost all the scents listed. But the scents don't compete with each other at all. They come together to make a new ozoney, beachy, slightly floral summer fragrance. Confused? Sorry about that, but this is a really unique scent that is hard to describe and that has the perfect name. It smells like a warm sunny day on the beach where you could play volleyball in the hot sand and slather yourself with sunscreen in a cool sea breeze. Too much imagination? No such thing lol.<br />
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Warm Throw: I melted this scent twice and actively tried to smell the scent the second time, but I still have no idea what this smells like warmed up. I couldn't smell this in my open living room. It didn't have much of a throw in my experience. The second time I even used a half the shot and still nothing. I mean it smells good cold but I just couldn't get a throw warm. Hopefully you guys have better luck, but my living room is really open so that could have been the problem.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>I wanted to love this but it keeps escaping me.</b></td></tr>
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That is all for this little review. I hope you have enjoyed it. I know it was kind of a little small compared to my other reviews but I didn't melt that much new scents this time around. I have a lot saved up for next time though so please be sure to check back in a couple of weeks for my August review. See you next time guys! Bye!<br />
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<br />QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-63376987461537056272014-05-14T11:29:00.000-07:002014-05-14T11:29:23.772-07:00Hello My Old Tart<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>I'm finally back with my latest review!</b></span></td></tr>
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Well it was a long Lenten journey without any of my CBV I will tell you that much! Since I have been able to melt my tarts again I've been melting scents quickly so I could get my reviews all up for you lovelies. I know you guys had a long wait, but without further ado here is the second part of my Round Robin scent reviews....<br />
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<b>The Bakery Scents...</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Cream Cheese Frosting: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: To be honest this one is really hard to judge on cold throw alone because it doesn't really smell like cream cheese or frosting the way it is now and I know it has had plenty of time to cure since it has been sitting since March. It just smells like the plastic cup right now and I can't get much of any other scent out of it. I don't know if that is how they all will smell though since this is a half shot I picked up out of the round robin so if your order this scent it might not just smell like plastic like this one does. All I get with this particular one is plastic with maybe a hint of something creamy smelling. Guess I will have to melt this to get its true fragrance. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one is really similar to Creme Brulee. I wouldn't exactly call it a cream cheese frosting scent, it's more like a slightly sugared creamy vanilla fragrance. It is rich and sweet just like the website's description says, but I don't really get any cream cheese from it. In fact I don't really get frosting from it either because it ins't really very sweet like a lot of frosting type scents. This one smells like slightly sugared creamy vanilla to me. Despite not smelling like cream cheese frosting to me I still enjoyed this one. I think it is a scent a lot of people can enjoy because it is mild and not overly sweet, but is still creamy and noticeably subtle.The scent throw on this one was just about average. This one may not be the most unique scent but it is enjoyable in its sweet simplicity. <br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Butter Pound Cake: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This one is kind of interesting because on cold throw alone I don't really smell a whole lot of Victoria's butter scent. I can still tell it is in there but it is blended well with the pound cake. The funny thing is, it doesn't really smell much like pound cake right now either though. I can tell it is a bakery scent, but I wouldn't immediately say "yep that's definitely pound cake". Right now it just kind of smells like a subdued bakery scent with a pinch of warm butter. I have a strong suspicion this will change once melted though. <br />
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Warm Throw: It does indeed now smell like a buttered pound cake so it succeeds in living up to its claims lol. There really isn't much more to add to it than that. You get the rich warm butter, but you also get that thick pound cake right along with it. They blend together well so they aren't in competition with each other. The scent throw is about in average range. I myself am not big on butter type scents, but this one isn't bad. I can see the butter fans loving this one. It definitely is a butter pound cake scent. Even if you aren't big on butter scents like me, this one is still okay to try because the pound cake evens it out. Not recommended if you don't like bakery scents because this one screams it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Giving you the heads up: These two are ok!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>And now for the Fruity Scents... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">White Peach & Silk Blossom: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Okay so I have wanted to try this one since they first introduced it to the fragrance count. When I saw it in the round robin box I got excited...then I smelt it. I guess I was expecting it to smell more like peaches with a hint of silk blossoms. Boy was I wrong lol. This is not peachy or even fruity smelling, it is mostly just silk blossoms and like a clean undertone. It is kind of like a soft but strong floral yet slightly clean smelling fragrance. Like I can tell it is a flower, but at the same time this kind of reminds me of a specialty fabric softener. Those who know me know that I'm not a big floral fan, but so far this one isn't too bad. I can see a lot of people actually really loving this scent, but right now I'm just hoping the peach part comes out more once warmed.<br />
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Warm Throw: Well the peach is pretty much non-existent in this scent, but good news is it is more of a feminine soapy clean scent than a florally one. The silk blossom ends up smelling like a soft rich ladies body wash (which I know is the original dupe now lol). It was a very nice scent and my mother really liked it a lot. The scent throw on this one is pretty strong so it has some staying power. It is really clean and soapy, but nicely feminine with that soft silk blossom. Don't worry about the strength of the florals on cold throw because it evens out a lot once melted. I like this one and I thought for sure in the beginning it was going to be a too strong floral for me, but it wasn't at all. This one is more clean and soap like than anything. I think it is very nice and great for the spring time or any time you want a nice clean scent. <br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Spanish Sunrise: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: This is a nice deeper kind of citrus scent mixed with a light airiness. So it is an interesting blend to say the least. I feel like the name matches it because it kind of smells like a sunrise over an orange grove or at least that's how I imagine it. It has that outside fresh air kind of smell mixed with some ripe juicy oranges. The scent is kind of light in nature, but it has a depth that anchors it down with fruitiness. Now I haven't yet tried Morning In Madrid, but I have tried Mango Smoothie which is half of this scent. I do detect some of the Mango Smoothie in this, but I do have to say there is a lot more of a richer darker orange smell to it. I love that the oranges smell pretty authentic in this. It just has this real citrus fantastic blend to it that I can't do justice to in words. <br />
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Warm Throw: The Mango Smoothie portion in this comes out way more once it is melted. It fact it now smells like Mango Smoothie, but with some deeper oranges so it becomes more like an orange mango smoothie with some fresh airy notes thrown in there. The scent throw on this one is also about in the average range. I personally really like this one and think it is great for a nice sunny day that isn't too hot. If you like Mango Smoothie then I think you will really enjoy this one too, but only if you like citrus scents. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>These 2 scents makes me happy!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Peach Magnolia Raspberry:</span> </b><br />
Cold Throw: Really does smell just like how the name implies it to. I can identify each of the three individual scents in this one and yet at the same time they all blend together well to make one whole new scent. All of the fragrances in this one are pretty balanced so there isn't really one that stands out more than the others. I get the juicy peach, the bold magnolia, and the sweet raspberry. When they all come together they make an almost fruity floral perfume. I would be interested to smell this scent in Bath & Body. I think it would be very pretty. This one smells good for the spring and summer time so far. Not too fruity, not too floral, and not too sweet. This is just a nice mixture of them all.<br />
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Warm Throw: Wow, this baby is strong! I can see how it could be headache inducing strong for some, but it wasn't too bad for me and I'm not big on florals. The scent was nice because the peach and raspberry blended together to make this fruity sweet fragrance that balanced well with the strength of the magnolia. Magnolia is a tricky scent to mix with because it is overwhelmingly strong sometimes, but the peach raspberry combo did not lose out to it at all. It was nice that this has an even mixture of scents. That being said it did have a really strong scent throw and it ended up lasting for about 2 days. I think this is one of those scents you either love it or hate it because it is a really nice floral, but I can see those sensitive to florals not liking it because it can be a bit too much for certain noses. On one hand I liked this scent and thought it was pretty, but on another hand I didn't like it because I had to shut it off for certain amounts of time to give my head some time to clear so I wouldn't get a headache. I'd say be careful with this one is you are sensitive to florals but if you like strong floral fragrances this one is for you!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>I want to melt this one again but it gives me a headache...</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>On to the Floral Scents... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Breath Of Ireland: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Right now this smells like sweet clovers with a touch of clean Irish Spring soap. There is a slight airy note to it as well that makes it kind of a fresh meadow meets clean kind of smell. I also get a hint of the white musk underneath the fresh ivy and clovers. It's kind of hard to describe but the name is actually pretty appropriate. When I smell this I envision I am in an Irish meadow on the countryside right next to a waterfall with wild clovers all around. It is a very unique and refreshing outdoors kind of scent. <br />
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Warm Throw:Wow, the scent throw on this one is really strong in a good way. It filled up my entire house. The Irish Spring soapy smell kind of disappeared once it melted though, but it still smelt amazingly refreshing. It smelt like sweet clovers with a strong fresh breeze and some kind of clean undertone. I stick with my mental image of that Irish meadow. This is really a fresh outdoorsy sort of green scent. Like I said before it is kind of hard to describe. I would recommend this one if you like scents like Shamrock Kiss or Sea Moss, as it is refreshing and airy, but slightly clean, and somewhat plant like. This one got approval ratings from both my mother and I. We enjoyed this one a lot. This one is great for spring time! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>This one makes me want to twirl around somewhere in an Irish meadow.</b></span></td></tr>
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<b>Now for the Clean Scents...</b><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Gentleman's Coconut Bay Rum: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Now I have never smelt the actual cologne of this so I can't tell you if it is a perfect dupe or even an accurate one. That being said I do like this as a masculine fragrance. To me it isn't overly heavy or spicy like a lot of men's colognes can be. I get a shaved coconut in this one with an under current of rum that adds a nice little kick and then in the base notes hiding I think I get something of like a soft "oceany" type of cologne smell. It is hard for me to describe exactly, but for a men's cologne it isn't too intense or overpowering. It is kind of like Lighthouse Point in that it is masculine, but still kind of ozoney and clean. <br />
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Warm Throw: As far as cologne scents go this one is pretty great. It is right up there with Lighthouse Point in my books of acceptable men's fragrances. I don't really care for cologne or perfume like scents so that is really saying something. This one has a medium scent throw and is soft and yet only slightly spicy (not cinnamon spicy, but like cologne spice) with a little bit of a beach like summer's night twist. Haha that sounds crazy, but it is what I think. You still get the slightly shaved coconut but it is very subtle, mixed with a smooth spice and some rum with some masculine notes too. If a man walked by me wearing this scent I would secretly inhale and savor the fragrance. Don't judge me! I know you've all done it before too! This one I wouldn't really consider too "clean", but like Lighthouse Point it is kind of a lighter ozone masculine scent. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Sea Moss: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Truth be told I have no idea what real sea moss smells like nor do I particularly care to find out. This however doesn't smell too bad. It is in that kind of oceany/airy/clean/spa like category. It has a little bit of all of those about it. It is kind of spa like because it has that ocean air kind of fragrance that a lot of aerosol sprays have that you find in bathrooms. It is fresh and brisk smelling with a tiny hint of ocean brine. I like it. I think it would be great in a bathroom or an ocean place or themed room.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one smells pretty much the same as it did on cold, only the clean note isn't like a stringent cleaner smell, but more like a fresh oceany air kind of clean. This scent is very refreshing because it has that watery ozone like green kind of fragrance, but it isn't too briney or too green. It is kind of like this real nice balance between the two. And no this does not really smell like moss. It isn't earthy smelling at all really. It just has a few notes of "greenery" that are more spa like than anything. So earthy haters don't fear. The scent throw on this one was medium average. This was a pleasant surprise. I never would have thought to try this one on my own and I'm glad that it came up in the round robin because it is a unique and fresh scent.<br />
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<b>And for the lone Tropical Scent... </b><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Island Spa: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I can immediately detect the fern and the cucumber in this one blended with a breezy almost crisp and clean fruity kind of smell. I kind of want to say that this has mangoes in it, but I know it doesn't according to the description so maybe it is the passion fruit I am getting. I'm don't know, but I like it. It is different in that it is kind of tropical smelling, but also airy enough to be a clean fragrance. So to me it is like mangoes, grapefruits, cucumbers, some light fern in the bottom and a light air conditioned breeze. Again with my ridiculous descriptions lol! It will be interesting to see if any more scents pop up once warmed. <br />
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Warm Throw: I stick with my initial description of this scent. It was kind of clean but in a refreshing crisp and slightly tropical kind of way. The scent throw on this one was medium strong, but nothing overwhelming. I really like this one and my mother even commented that she did too so this one is a winner in our house. It is kind of surprising I don't hear much talk about this one because it is pretty darn good and oh so refreshing. It is really great for summer when it is hot and you don't know what to melt because everything just smells so heavy. This one is a keeper. If you like the Glade or Air Wick tropical clean kind of smells then you will probably like this one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">I just don't understand why this doesn't get more love.</span></b></td></tr>
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<b>And finally for the Perfume Scents... </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Japanese Cherry Blossom: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Like Cajun Cornbread this is one that I have had previously, but couldn't get past the cold throw so I swapped in a round robin without melting. Well since I am OCD when it comes to my scent shots after I gave it away I instantly regretted it. I had to no for sure whether or not I liked it and I can't do that without fully melting it and giving it a try. So when this round robin came I snatched it up again lol. This one smells a bit different than my last Cherry Blossom shot did. The one I originally tried smelt kind of musky, mixed with old lady perfume and moth balls. Thankfully this one doesn't smell like that. It smells like a mature woman's perfume {but not granny perfume) mixed with a slightly clean smell. Not sure what to make of this one so I will just have to melt it once and for all.<br />
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Warm Throw: I was very afraid to melt this one but I am so glad that I did because it smells NOTHING like the cold throw on my first one.Granted this is one of those that take a really long time to cure into maturity. It still smells kind of like a perfume, but it isn't too perfumey if you know what I mean? It doesn't have that chemical perfume smell. This one is really hard to describe. You can smell just a hint of like soft rice powder but it isn't powdery and is very soft probably because it is vanilla rice though.you don't get much vanilla. You can smell the soft crushed cherry blossom petals but they are anchored by a deeper richer scent. It isn't musky or sweet, but it is just deep in the way that perfumes can be where there is just more depth to it. The scent throw on this one was medium strong and I was quite surprised that I ended up liking it and so did my mom. I expected both of us to hate it but it was nice and different. So it is a keeper and it makes me glad that I took a chance on it again. It just goes to show that you should always melt a scent before you judge it even if it takes a really long time to cure because it could be a hidden gem. Oh by the way I don't know how this hold up to the B&BW scent because I'm not all that familiar with it. Sorry!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Pink Sugar & Coconut:</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: The name pretty much describes it perfectly. It is the perfume Pink Sugar which is like a light girly perfume of spun sugar mixed with coconut shavings on top.The scents actually go together really well. I'm not a big fan of Pink Sugar by itself but I do like it a lot more with coconut added in. Pink Sugar has always been like a mixer scent to me but with the coconut it smells like a complete stand alone fragrance now.<br />
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Warm Throw: I like this one a lot better than just Pink Sugar. The coconut and Pink Sugar don't compete with each other but come together to create a whole new scent. It is a lot more well rounded with the coconut added. The scent throw on this one was a little over medium so it had a pretty good throw. If you like Pink Sugar on its own then I think you will love this one, however if you didn't care for it don't write this one off without trying ti first because it might surprise you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Totally surprised I liked these two!</b></span></td></tr>
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Well that wraps up the second part of my round robin reviews. I hope they were helpful and not too crazy lol. I will be back next month with more summer time scents and some of the newer released ones as well. I have a lot of melting to do and catch up on. I hope you all enjoyed this and have a wonderful day. Until next time guys! Bye! <br />
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<b><br /></b>QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-6837464078098922302014-03-16T08:17:00.000-07:002014-03-16T08:17:19.935-07:00Shot Though The Tart....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Not too long ago we had a Round Robin over on The Pouring Pot and I swapped out a lot of scents. So many that I have to break it into two part reviews. This will just be the review for this month since I gave up CBV for Lent, the second one will have to come later when Lent is over and I can melt again. I hope this tides you over until then. Without further ado I present my thoughts on the new scents I took out of the round robin...<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>We will start this one off with the bakery scents as usual...</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Buttermint Candies:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Being the mint lover that I am I just couldn't pass this one up. And it does indeed smell like real buttermint candies. Now if you have never had buttermint candies let me tell you there is no butter smell in this one so don't be alarmed if you don't like buttery scents. This is like a subdued soft peppermint candy, which is basically what a buttermint candy is. It is a small pastel melt in your mouth mint candy. This is like a semi-sweet soft mint. Not an abrasive or sharp mint. I like it a lot. But then again I love almost all things minty.<br />
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Warm Throw: Mmmm minty goodness. As I stated before, this one smells just like an authentic melt in your mouth pretty pastel buttermint candy. The mint continues to be a softer peppermint smell and the scent throw is strong without being abrasive. It is kind of a nice medium for the scent mint scents where it is more mint than anything else, but it isn't a sharp or too powerful kind of mint. Me likey. So mint fans you will want this one, those who want to try a mint scent but aren't sure about which ones to get I would maybe recommend you start with this one, Peppermint Bark, or Dark Angel as an introduction mint because the mint in this one and those are on the softer and less harsher side.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Apricot Crumb Cake: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I have wanted to try this since I believe it was Jenn over on The Pouring Pot mentioned it. Needless to say when I saw it I knew I couldn't pass it up. I get the apricots right away when I smell this and then I smell the crumb cake part right in the base notes. I like that the apricot doesn't smell artificial or candy like. It smells pretty much like how the name implies it should.It is fruity but the fruitiness is toned down by the cake which makes it a great mixture of fruity and bakery.<br />
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Warm Throw: This was pretty much the same as it was cold only the bakery and the fruit sort of come together as one whole scent instead of apricot and then the crumb cake. The fragrances are equally balanced so you don't get one more than the other. It smells like a legit apricot crumb cake. The scent throw on this one is in the average range. I personally liked this one. It is a nice difference to the usual heavy bakery and fruity scents because it is on the lighter side. It is semi-sweet but not thick or sickeningly so. Pretty good in my books.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Berry Blackberry Cobbler: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I definitely get the blackberries mixed with some other kind of berry and there in the very edges of the scent you get that cobbler fragrance which is kind of crispy. But the berries are the main focus here. These blackberries remind me of something but I'm having a hard time putting my finger on it. I want to say it reminds me of like a fruit roll up or berry candy but that really isn't it. Maybe a juice? I don't know for sure but it is certainly a sweet kind of blackberry. Ali said once that this smelt like a blackberry pie and while I have never had a blackberry pie I think it is safe to assume she is right. <br />
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Warm Throw: The cobbler fragrance did come out more once warmed. I think it went hand in hand with the blackberries so it was more an authentic blackberry cobbler fragrance as opposed to it just being a blackberry scent with a little cobbler. It fits the name almost perfectly really. Not much more to say about it other than it smells like a blackberry cobbler. The scent throw on this one was decently average. I'm not a huge blackberry fan but both my mother and I liked this one. It was nice and wasn't too heavy on the blackberries or too heavy on the cobbler. If you do like blackberries you need to try this one.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Boston Cream Pie:</span></b><br />
Cold Throw: At first sniff this one smells kind of similar to Chocolate Chip Cookies in that slightly crispy unidentifiable bakery scent. That is what makes up the majority of this scent. I feel like I can kind of sniff out the cream part, but it is mainly that crispy bakery fragrance.I don't get any chocolate with this one so far. It just kind of smells like how Chocolate Chip Cookies does only without the chocolate. I want to see if all that will change once I melt it.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one really changed a lot once melted. It began to smell more like an actual boston cream pie. It was very custardy and creamy smelling. No real discernible chocolate smell that I could tell though. The scent throw was medium. I liked this one more than I thought I would. It is a unique scent to have around if you are ever looking for a change of pace in your bakery scents. If you like custardy or creamy vanilla type scents then I would recommend this one. I think if you like Creme Brulee you will probably like this one too. The two scents are different but same in their creamy and mildness.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Blackberry Caramel Rice Pudding: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I can instantly smell the rice pudding part of this but it does go hand in hand with a semi-sweet blackberry scent couple with a drizzle of thick caramel. Basically I can pick out every scent in the name lol. The blackberry and the caramel kind of take the backseat to the rice pudding. I wasn't exactly sure how this mixture of odd scents would smell, but so far it smells pretty good to my nose. While some scents are stronger than the others all of the fragrances mix well and there really isn't one that "competes" with the others that might throw off the whole scent balance.<br />
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Warm Throw: I felt like this one was more caramel rice pudding than anything. I didn't really get much if any of the blackberries. That being so I still ended up liking this one.The caramel wasn't super thick or sweet and it blended really well with the rice pudding. I feel like the caramel definitely sweetened up the otherwise maybe a bit plain rice pudding. The rice pudding in this smells like rice porridge, but that could just be my mind's interpretation. This reminded me of like a slightly sweeter, fun twist on Bonsai. I like how this scent is mild and isn't anything that could be construed as "offensive" or too sweet. The scent throw was in the medium average range. This one is good to fill a room with, but granted if you don't like rice pudding scents like Bonsai then this one might not be for you. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>These were all good!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Graham Cracker Crust: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: I have been wanting to try this one for awhile now. I never added it to my orders though because while I like graham cracker crust I wasn't sure I was going to like it as a stand alone fragrance. But then there it was in the round robin box just waiting for me. Naturally I had to trade for it. Right now on cold throw it smells a little off even though the date on the lid says it has had about 4 months to cure. I'm assuming then that this one will be one that shows it's magic once warmed up. Right now I don't smell graham crackers at all. In fact I'm not sure what it does smell like at the moment. It has that unidentifiable crisp bakery note that is in Boston Cream Pie and Chocolate Chip Cookies. I have no idea what to make of this scent on it's own because I don't know if being in the round robin has altered it a bit or if that is how it just is. I guess I will just have to melt this one to find out. <br />
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Warm Throw: At first this one really smelled like graham cracker crust but the longer it was on the more it began to smell like burnt graham cracker crust. I'm not talking about the typical burning smell you get with the warmers sometimes either. The burnt smell wasn't an offensive something's burning in the oven type of smell but more like the edges of the graham cracker crust got burnt a little. Like it got a little too crispy. At least that is what it smells like to me. But in the beginning it really did smell like it's namesake. It could just be me, but I wasn't too blown away by it. I mean I didn't hate it by any means, it was just one of those neutral take it or leave it scents in my book. I prefer Get Me S'more because the graham cracker crust smells better in that one to my nose. Don't let me scare you off of it though because I can see a lot of people really loving this one as it is. The scent throw was pretty average too.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Breakfast In Vermont: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I get a baked bread type of smell first with this one. There are other scents I'm getting, one kind of smells creamy so I'm thinking that is the white chocolate. It is like this bready fragrance with this under current of semi-sweetness though I wouldn't say it smells chocolatey exactly. I'm not really sure how to describe this accurately. I mean you do smell the flour and the white chocolate and a touch of molasses and caramel but they all come together to smell like some baked specialty sweetened bread. If you were expecting this to smell anything resembling breakfast foods though, don't lol. <br />
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Warm Throw: I still got a slightly yeasty baked bread scent. I don't know if that is just the type I got or not but it smelt like baked bread with a little bit of a chocolatey and semi-sweet maple note. Now I am a maple hater, so fellow maple haters before you write this one off let me just say it wasn't syrupy or sticky sweet in the least. In fact I hesitate to put down maple because it really wasn't distinct enough to call it that.There was something that sweetened it up without it being creamy or sugary so I'm guessing it was maple. Over all though I'd say it smelt like a chocolate pastry but more on the bread side. Like a baked bread with a drizzle of chocolate on the top. The scent throw was pretty moderate. I have mixed feelings on this one. I don't hate the scent, I'm just not sure I like it all that much either. It doesn't bother me and I can see a lot of bakery lovers liking this one I just think there are other bakery scents that I prefer a lot more. So I'm not sure if I want to keep or swap this one. Time will tell, but if you like bready chocolatey scents then get this one and don't let me scare you away from it. My nose is just finicky is all when it comes to bakery scents.<br />
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<b style="color: #e69138;">Cajun Cornbread: </b><br />
Cold Throw: Okay so I have had this one before but was so turned off by the cold throw that I couldn't bring myself to melt it. I ended up swapping it in the last round robin. So after regret set it in wondering if the scent changed miraculously after melting I began to want to try it again. But I didn't want to pay for another shot if in case I didn't like it after all. Needless to say when I saw it pop up in this round robin I snatched it up quickly. The cold throw still smells like how I remember my last one smelt like: sickeningly sweet vomit with the tiniest pinch of cornbread. It has had plenty of cure time. So here is hoping that it does in fact smell much better once warmed up and now at least I will know for sure whether I love or hate this scent.<br />
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Warm Throw: Yep, I still hate it lol. Granted it wasn't as bad as I initially thought it to be. It doesn't smell like sickeningly sweet vomit anymore. The cornbread does come out more, but for my part the Peach Preserves ruins it and makes it too thick, too heavy, and too pungently sweet. I just don't care for this mixture of scents. I think the cornbread would be fine on its own and I like peach fragrances but together this is just a big time no for me. That being said my mother said it smelt good to her. So it is entirely my nose that just does not like this at all. The scent throw was pretty strong. I can't say exactly how strong since I had to turn it off after a while. So I would say this is somewhere between strong and super strong. I can see other's liking this scent it just isn't for me. This one is going right back into the next round robin, but at least my curiosity is now satisfied. I'd say if you don't like cornbread or especially if you don't like Peach Preserves then hard pass on this one. If you like those then give it a shot you may love it like a lot of people. <br />
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<b style="color: #8e7cc3;">Now for the fruity scents....</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Brooke's Delight: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: This is definitely one for the citrus lovers. Luckily for me I just so happen to be one of those people. I get the "pow" kind of tangy citrus from the tangerines but it is anchored down by the juicy oranges. It kind of reminds me of Tang. You know that powdered orange drink? That's what this smells like. It is slightly sweet and slightly tangy with a whole lot of citrusy goodness. Now if you don't like citrus or Tang then hard pass on this one for you.<br />
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Warm Throw: I stand by my initial description. This one smells like straight up Tang. I actually like it a lot. I like how it is a different kind of orange fragrance thanks to the tangerines. The tangerine adds this slight tangyness and the oranges add some sweetness so it all just comes together as a unique citrus scent. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. I really liked it but if you don't like the smell of Tang the powdered orange drink then you won't like this one most likely.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Grape Soda: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This is a funny scent because while it is Grape mixed with Fizzy Pop, the blended mixture actually comes out smelling like grape gummie bears to me. It is the strangest thing lol. Over all not what I was expecting but a fun scent none the less. Doesn't really smell like grape soda to me though. The fizzies of the Fizzy Pop is toned down the most I have ever smelt it in all the scents that have been mixed with it. It adds this candy sweetness but not really a carbonated kick that I am used to expecting. The grape is really a candy like grape scent. I don't know if that is the effect of the Fizzy Pop or just the type it originally was but nevertheless it all ends up smelling like gummie bears to me. <br />
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Warm Throw: This still smells majorly like gummie bears. My mother said it smelled like grape Kool-Aid to her, but all I smell is straight up gummie bears. Not a problem for the candy craver me, but if you were expecting an actual grape soda fragrance then you may be disappointed. There really isn't any tingly carbonated fizzy smell that you usually get from Fizzy Pop blends. Really the best I can describe what this smells like is just open up a big 10 gallon jar of gummie bears, stick your head inside, and inhale. That's what this smells like. The scent throw on this one surprised me because it is pretty strong. It filled almost my entire house and lasted decently long. I personally liked this one. It wasn't what I was expecting , but I like the novelty of it. I mean you don't find very many gummie bear like tarts out there. So if you like gummie bears or sweet candy scents in general get this one. You know what, get this one just for the novelty of it. It is a fun scent that is just neat to have tried and I'm really glad I found this in the round robin because I don't know if I would have tried it otherwise.<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>And now for some seasonal scents out of season lol... </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Christmas Eve: </span></b><br />
Cold Throw: Smells pretty much exactly like how the description makes it sound. It does smell like a Christmas punch complete with nutmeg and ginger. Don't be scared off by the eggnog since it isn't a creamy spicy scent at all. The eggnog and vanilla really just add this nice anchoring base that helps round out the overall scent. The spices in this one are all the baking kind of spices so they aren't too sharp or too stringent or overwhelming. This one is a great and unique Christmas scent.<br />
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Warm Throw: It is a little bit heavier on the nutmeg and ginger in the beginnings of melting this scent, but don't worry it evens out once it has had some time to fully melt and release the rest of the fragrance. I really liked this one. I didn't have this one around Christmas time and so I am excited to keep it for next Christmas because I think it will be perfect for the season. It does smell like a festive Christmas punch. It has light spices that are soft and just brings in the fragrances of the Christmas season. It is hard to describe because it isn't like fruit punch, but more like a lightly spiced kind of drink. It is perfect for the holidays. I like Christmas Lane better but this one is definitely nice to have around the yuletide season. The scent throw is pretty medium strong.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Pumpkin White Chocolate:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Who cares if it is spring? Pumpkin fragrances are good all year round in my house. The pumpkin in this does have some spice in it so it is more like spiced pumpkin. You can really tell the Red Hot cinnamon in this one which mixes great with the creamy pumpkin however it overshadows the white chocolate in my opinion. In fact the white chocolate part of the scent is kind of hard to detect. If you have tried many of Victoria's pumpkin scents like I have then you can tell that there is something else in this scent that tones down the spiced pumpkin half but it really isn't something that you would immediately point out as white chocolate. More just like a mild base of some sort. I'm kind of hoping the white chocolate will come out more once warmed because if not then this is just another spiced pumpkin scent only a little bit more subdued than most.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one smells like it did on cold throw. The white chocolate really wasn't that detectable but like I said if you have tried a lot of pumpkin scents like I have then you will be able to tell that there is something acting as a creamier base to tone down the spice in this. It smelt more like spiced pumpkin than anything, which isn't a problem for me but if you don't care for spiced pumpkin then this might be kind of a let down for you. The scent throw on this one was, as usual for pumpkin scents, super strong. I enjoyed this one. I would enjoy it more in the fall, but it is a nice slightly spicy pumpkin fragrance. It isn't as powerful or as spicy as Pumpkin Pie Spice. This reminds me a little of Pumpkin Pickin at the moment but I haven't compared the two just yet. I'd say if you like Harvest or Pumpkin Pickin you will like this. If you aren't big on spiced pumpkin scents then I suggest trying Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Bread or Pumpkin Eggnog first just to ease you in.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Frankincense & Myrrh: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Smells pretty much like how you would think. If you aren't familiar with frankincense or myrrh then allow me to attempt to describe it. This smells kind of like clove in that it is like a very soft spice scent but it isn't "spicy" at all. There is no sharpness to the scent at all. It is all very smooth. I also feel like it is kind of a neutral scent in that is smells really nice but is neither girly or masculine smelling. I can see both genders enjoying this one without much complaint. You know some scents can just be "offensive" to certain noses but I don't see too many people having a problem with this one since it is so smooth and steady.<br />
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Warm Throw: Remains the same as it did on cold only there is a touch of powderyness to it, which kind of makes sense because it is typically used as an incense scent especially for certain religious purposes. Smells pretty nice to me. It is a unique scent that is really difficult to explain because unless you have smelt frankincense or myrrh you can't really compare it to anything else. Having said that it isn't too spicy, or too earthy or herbal, nor is it too sweet. It really is just a well rounded soft but deep kind of scent. That probably made no sense, but you really just have to try this one for yourself. For me personally I really like it. The scent throw is just kind of average. which is still good I just want all my scents to fill my entire house lol. I'd say try this one at least once that way you can decide for yourself because really it is just so hard to explain in words. I like this one, but that could be for my personal religious beliefs that make it a special and comforting scent to me.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Pink Noel: </b></span></div>
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Cold Throw: Almost since I first got into CBV I had heard many people rave about Pink Noel. I had also heard the same thing about Vanilla Bean Noel. I got VBN on my second order ever and I didn't know much about cure times back then. So naturally within the week I melted VBN and hated it. It was way too perfumey and sickeningly sweet for my nose. Now I don't know if my hatred for the scent was because it didn't have enough cure time or because I just don't care for the scent itself. I haven't ordered it since then. So naturally I immediately halfway wrote off Pink Noel because it is half VBN. Still something always drew me back to Pink Noel on the list. So I was excited when I saw it in the round robin. And once I popped off the lid I knew I had to try it in the warmer. It smells so much better than I thought it would. To be honest I thought it would smell gross lol. But it isn't, nor do I find it too sickeningly sweet smelling. The main scent I'm getting is Pink Cupcake but you can pick out this undercurrent of coolness which is coming from the VBN. It is definitely a cupcake scent, but it is like a cool and sweet cupcake. The mint really isn't standing out, it is more of an accompanying scent that just boosts the fragrance and gives it that special cooling twist. </div>
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Warm Throw: It smells so good. It smells like a heavy vanilla cotton candy cupcake (not at all disgusting like it sounds, try Watermelon Cupcake on it's own to make sure you like it first) with a very slight cooling undertone. The mint is a cool scent that really isn't all that minty or strong. There is no like menthol or sinus clearing mint in this one. Just sweet heavy cupcake with a unique cooling tone to it. The scent throw on this one wasn't super strong like a lot of mints tend to be. Instead this one had an average scent throw. I liked this one and think it is a sweet and fun fragrance. I also think you could melt this one any time of the year. I would make sure you try Watermelon Cupcake first before you try this one because if you don't like the cotton candy cupcake smell from that then you most likely won't care for it in this one.<br />
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Well that's it for the first part of my round robin reviews. I still have a few more from the round robin to review but won't get to that until after Easter when I can melt again. So please be patient with me guys. I will have a lot more spring and summer scents to review for you guys next time. Anyways I hope you enjoyed this little review and I hope you guys have a wonderful Saint Patty's Day! Until next time guys!</div>
QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-81353930144497915012014-02-14T11:19:00.003-08:002014-02-14T11:19:24.018-08:00I Belong With You, You Belong With Me, You're My Sweet...TART!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Yes, it's that special time of year again where you either revel in love or drown your loneliness in chocolate. While I personally am single this Valentine's Day I'm actually not bitter about it shockingly. I think I like being by myself and I just want to spend this V-Day appreciating all of the people in my life who I do love...and okay if I can get my hands on some, then I will be appreciating mass amounts of chocolate too lol. Anyways however you choose to celebrate this holiday I hope you enjoy this month instead of getting yourself hung up on the stigmas that can come with it. If you are in need of something to cheer you up however then how about some CBV scents to add to your wishlist? Maybe you should start contemplating this month's scent reviews...<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b>Let's start this off with some perfume type scents...</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>Pink Chiffon: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Typically I try and stay away from the perfume category because I'm just not too keen on them. Many of them I find to be a bit overpowering as household scents while I might not mind them in bath and body though. Despite that I decided to take a leap of faith on this one after hearing Lisa over on The Pouring Pot mention how much she liked it. Normally our noses are pretty much in sync with each other on much of the same scents. So I figured if she liked it so much then I might too. I am happy to say that I'm glad that I followed Lisa's nose lol! I do like this scent, it is a touch perfumey but in a good way not in an overpowering "did you douse yourself in that?" kind of way. It is very girly smelling with a touch of sweetness and dare I say I get a hint of vanilla hiding in there as well. I like that it is slightly sweet, but in a way that doesn't make you think of food or candy.<br />
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Warm Throw: Smells pretty much the same as it did on cold throw just a bit better because the fragrance had more room to spread out so it wasn't so condensed. That being said it is a perfume fragrance so it is hard for me to describe exactly. It has a lot of scents that blend together to make one totally new and unique scent. It is a feminine scent, not heavily perfumed or overwhelming. It is on the sweeter side but not a candy sweetness or a sugary food like sweetness. It isn't very floral either. It is kind of like a great mystery scent that just smells so good but you can't pick out what exactly it is compiled of. I think I may get some vanilla maybe a hint of some light berries. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. I liked this one, again I think I would prefer it in a bath and body product more since I don't really see it as a household scent. But I can see a ton of people loving this one. Basically I recommend this too all who like the pretty feminine perfume fragrances. <br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Coconut Water: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: To be straight I just want to say I have not smelt the Bath & Body Works fragrance that this is duping. I can only tell you what it smells like to me. That being said this smells like a slightly sweetened coconut smell, but the strength of the coconut is tampered down by the pairing of a slight watery note. Then throw in a healthy dose of a slightly feminine perfume type of fragrance in the base notes just to make the whole scent come together. Was that confusing? I'm sorry if it was but what I get is coconut water to keep it mild and then a shot of a light sweet perfume that rounds it all out. I'm not too big on coconut smells for the most part; but I quite like this one because the coconut isn't overpowering nor does is remind me of tanning oil. It just smells airy and slightly sweet. I say you just gotta smell this one for yourselves.<br />
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Warm Throw: The scent throw on this one is pretty strong.. It certainly fills the room and maybe even some others depending on the layout of your home. I like this one a lot. It is a new favorite on my list. It is really refreshing. The best way I can describe this is like the watery coconut milk you find when you cut open a real coconut mixed with a lighter breezy airy note. This isn't any typical run of the mill coconut fragrance. It is neither tropical or bakery smelling. It is fresh and invigorating. I give this one two thumbs up. My mother even loves this one and she isn't a big fan of coconut either.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Loved these scents!</b></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Now onto some lovely bakery scents...</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Watermelon Cupcake: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: After curing I can really smell the light and sweet watermelon in the top notes, but I also get the cupcake portion in the bottom notes. It is kind of fruity smelling but not that heavy kind of fruity smell you can often get with fruity bakery fragrances. The cupcake in this on cold alone isn't heavy or thick at all so it is like just a touch of bakery in the scent. So far it is more melon than anything but you still get that fluffy fun cupcake fragrance there in the edges. Will be interesting to see if this one changes any once warmed up.<br />
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Warm Throw: The cupcake part comes out a lot more once warmed up but it doesn't take away from the sweet watermelon, rather the two blend very well together. I also believe I smelt something like a hint of cotton candy in there or at least that's what it smelt like to me. It kind of ended up smelling like top notes of watermelon with cotton candy in the middle and then the base was all light sweet vanilla cupcake. I actually liked this mixture a lot more than I thought I would. I was a little afraid at first that it would smell too sickeningly sweet but to my delight it wasn't. It still remained light, slightly bakery, and sweet. The scent throw on this one was strong but not overwhelmingly so. My new home has very open rooms that all connect and sometimes that makes it hard to smell certain scents, but I could smell this one filling the entire house. Really am impressed with this one. <br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Sugary Cinnamon Bread Pudding: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: After two months of curing this one finally smelt perfectly ready to melt. I could have melted it much earlier than that but I wanted to give it extra time to get even better. The scents in this all sit well with me now because in the beginning I did not care for the mixture at all, but now it smells yummy and just like it's namesake. I get the sweet baking cinnamon (not the Red Hot kind) and I also get the slightly sugared bread pudding. Like I can even pick out the little hints of the baked bread in this. I think I also detect a hint of cream in there as well so needless to say if it doesn't smell quite like you expected it to when you first get it put it aside and give it more cure time. It should come around.<br />
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Warm Throw: Accurate name is accurate. The cinnamon in this is very slight and it remains the sweet baking kind. It also blends so well with the other scents that it really isn't too detectable unless you are searching for it. You get the slightly sweet and spiced baked bread along with a creamy under current that just pulls the whole fragrance together. It smells like how you would expect it to based on the description and the name. This is a very nice bakery scent in my opinion it isn't too light or too heavy. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. I really liked this one a lot. Worth a repurchase when I use up what I have. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>These 2 were seriously swoon worthy.</b></span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #cccccc;">Creme Brulee: </b><br />
Cold Throw: Okay 2 things I wanna address about this scent before I get to the actual description. First is that I have never actually had a real creme brulee so I have no idea what one is really supposed to smell like. Second is that I've let this particular scent shot cure for at least 2 months give or take. I've had this one a long time, but I didn't leave it to cure that long because I thought I needed it, it just kind of kept getting pushed into the back of my stash. I'm pretty confident though that it is fully cured and then some. The scent throw on cold is a little on the weaker side so it is a little tricky to get a really accurate description since I have to inhale deeply just to get the full fragrance. What I do smell is like a light almost vanilla or cream like scent. It is very mild and subdued so not really an in your face type of scent. It is more subtle but still smells pretty good. It is kind of like vanilla and sugary cream smelling to me. <br />
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Warm Throw: Thankfully this one had a pretty good scent throw once warmed up. So don't worry to much about the weak throw on cold. I don't know how exactly to describe this scent since I have never had a real creme brulee before but just on a guess I would say this smells pretty accurate. I get like a creamy sugary slightly crispy vanilla scent. I would describe it as a more creamy slightly sweetened type of vanilla. I can see this being a crowd pleaser since it is nicely subdued but still with a good scent throw so I don't see it aggravating a lot of people's noses. I actually like this one a lot more than I figured. I'm really glad that the throw was much better than on cold. I would recommend this one to vanilla lovers or those who like slightly sweet scents but still want something mild.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Hot Maple Latte:</b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Pretty much smells like one only maybe more like a cold maple latte at the moment lol. It is more on the latte side than the maple side so far so maple haters don't be too put off by the sound of it. I mainly get the milky coffee blend with just a touch of the maple sweetness. Just on cold throw the maple doesn't smell to syrupy or thick and sticky sweet. Right now it's just a nice addition to sweeten up that creamy coffee mixture.<br />
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Warm Throw: I'm glad that the maple in this doesn't smell thick or too syrupy. Instead it smells like a nice added bonus to give the coffee and cream blend a unique and slightly sweeter twist. If you are like me and aren't a fan of maple scents at all, don't immediately write this one off because honestly it smells like a sweet milky coffee drink instead of like pure maple syrup with a touch of coffee. All the scents mixed and equalized so you smell one overall fragrance as opposed to the latte and then the maple. It smells like a yummy coffee drink one could order in Starbucks. This one is pretty nice to me. I actually like it a lot more than Caramel Macchiatto. It isn't as sweet or thick as that one was and it is a big lighter and more balanced in my opinion. The scent throw on this one pretty much average. If you didn't like Caramel Macchiatto then maybe give this one a shot and don't be intimidated by the maple. <br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Blueberry Butter Pound Cake: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: I have a strong feeling this one will be better once warmed up, not that it is bad cold, it's just I feel the sweetness of the blueberries will become more prominent and so will the butter pound cake. It is still really good on cold throw though. At this point I get more of the blueberry than I do the pound cake. The blueberry is Vic's usual sweet kind of candied blueberry and I smell more of it than I do anything else. I am eager to see how this one will smell once I have melted it completely and the full force of the scent can be unleashed. <br />
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Warm Throw: This was more blueberry pound cake than it was blueberry BUTTER pound cake. I got more of Victoria's baked blueberries smell with an undercurrent of a light simple pound cake underneath. I didn't really get any butter whatsoever which is good if you are like me and aren't really crazy about buttery scents. But if you were expecting this to have some rich buttery fragrance in it then you might be disappointed. The scent throw was pretty average with this one. Overall I liked this one but it wasn't anything that blew my socks off. I like it but I have other bakery blueberry fragrances that I like more. It is still a good scent though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>These three will simply lovely.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Blueberry Monkey Bread: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: This was a free scent shot and I was happy when I saw it. I have eyed this scent a while on the list but always passed it up for some reason. Needless to say I was a happy camper when I found it in the box and could finally cross it off my wishlist. I was even happier when it cured and I got to smell it. The candied blueberries sits on the top notes and in the bottom notes you get this nice sweetly spiced baked bread smell. It actually makes me want to order Monkey Bread to see how it smells if this is any indication of it. I get both the blueberries and the monkey bread in one sniff. It is funny though because at first you get just the blueberries then there is a rush of the monkey bread underneath. Really loving the cold throw so I hope it is even better one warm. <br />
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Warm Throw: Sadly it didn't. I have to say I was a little disappointed that the scent throw on this wasn't stronger. It wasn't too weak like along the lines of Sugar Plums, but I wanted it to have at least a medium scent throw but this one was just a little below average. I could still smell it but it only filled my living room and didn't stick around for very long. Still I liked the scent I just wish I could smell it better since it is a thicker bakery scent after all. This smelt really good which is why I wanted to smell so much more of it. It did end up smelling just like it's namesake. I could smell the sweetly spiced baked bread with a hint of blueberries that smells as if they were baked inside. It actually did a bit of a reversal because on cold it was more blueberries than monkey bread and warmed it is the other way around. This one was still really good I just have to remember to melt 1/2 a shot at a time instead of my usual 1/4.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>I really loved this one but I just wish the throw was better.</b></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #b45f06;">Honey Cinnamon Pastry: </b><br />
Cold Throw: The honey in this is the same kind of honey used in Bath Time With Pooh and Honeybee, but it isn't as strong on cold thanks to the pastry portion of the fragrance. The flaky pastry sort of tones down the strong honey smell. This one had about a month to cure but I didn't really smell any hint of cinnamon. If there is any it is hiding in the very bottom notes where I can't detect it. It could just be me but the scent is coming off very much like plastic. I don't know if that is the scent in general I'm smelling or if it is just the plastic container that I am picking up at the moment. I will have to melt it to be sure.<br />
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Warm Throw: No, just no. That's what I personally think of this scent but I digress because I can still see some people really liking this one. The first problem I have is that this one has a very strong scent throw. Great for those who like the scent, but bad news for me who didn't. This one did a turnaround once warmed and now mainly smells like the strong honey scent that is in BTWP and Honeybee; which in my personal opinion doesn't smell anything like actual honey. It is the "honey" scent you get in all of Victoria's honey fragrances so if you like her "honey" scents you will probably love this one. I do get the flaky pastry right along with the honey but the cinnamon is still MIA. So cinnamon haters can rejoice that there really isn't any hint of it at all in this. Unfortunately for me I think the cinnamon might have saved this scent for my personal taste. This isn't a bad scent by any means I just am not a fan of the honey/pastry combo.I don't necessarily hate this scent but I'm not repurchasing it any time soon and I swapped it in a round robin. You can call me crazy but I don't really consider this as a bakery scent because it doesn't smell like something I would like to eat. But that is just my own personal guidelines for bakery scents lol. I can see a lot of people liking this one so I say if you like BTWP or Honeybee then get this one if you don't really care for them then hard pass.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"><b>I'm sorry I just can't do the strong "honey" scents.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b>Of course we are still in the middle of winter here so I needed to have some minty scents... </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Twisted Peppermint: </span></b></div>
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Cold Throw: Obviously the first thing I get is the peppermint but it is softened by a touch of fluffy smelling sweetness which I am guessing is the mixture of the vanilla and sugar. I quite like how the sharpness of the mint is toned down by the light sweetness of the sugar/vanilla combo. I still get the coolness of the mint but not the overpowering stringent sharpness that often comes with it. This one isn't overly sweet or too creamy. It is like the perfect mixture of both. Like I said it just has this cool fluffy sweetness to it that I love. </div>
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Warm Throw: The sharpness of the peppermint is still way toned down by fluffy smelling sweet sugar vanilla combination. It ends up being a semi-sweet cool minty scent. The throw on this one was in the medium range. Most mint scents usually tend to be really strong throwers but this one was tampered down by the vanilla so it isn't so in your face. I really loved this one. I liked that the mint was cool but light and it wasn't harsh or grating on my nose. The sugar wasn't too sweet and the vanilla didn't keep this scent bland it kind of acted as an anchor to let the other notes shine but keeping them from outdoing the other. This one is great for cold weather especially with all the snow amounts and the bitter cold we've been getting lately. If you like mint scents you NEED to try this one. If you aren't really sure on mint scents then I say give this one a shot since it is more milder than the others with the exception of Dark Angel. So maybe try this one if you like sweeter scents or Dark Angel if you like more depth to your mint. </div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Mint Chocolate: </b></span></div>
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Cold Throw: I was hoping this one would have more of a chocolate fragrance but right now it is mainly just cool peppermint with a touch of chocolate in the undercurrents. The chocolate that I can pick out smells a little artificial, which if you've been following me for a while you will know that I can't stand fake chocolate scents, but I've found that with a few of Victoria's chocolate scents they tend to smell artificial on cold throw but on warm throw end up smelling deliciously authentic. I'm hoping that will happen with this one because I had some doubts about Chocolate Strawberries, Chocolate Orange, and Fudge Brownie but those all ended up smelling wonderful in the end. Here is hoping that not only will the chocolate come out smelling real but also that it will just come out more in the scent as well.</div>
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Warm Throw: The chocolate did indeed come out more in this scent and it did smell like real chocolate mint only it was still more on the minty side than the chocolate side. It really is 2/3 mint and 1/3 chocolate. I liked this scent. It was nice and had a pretty good scent throw a little over medium range, but again I am a mint lover. If you aren't the biggest mint fan in the world but still want to try something new and branch out of your comfort zone I would recommend you try Peppermint Bark first. That one is more balanced with their chocolate to mint ration and isn't as strong as this one is. It is also more sweeter and softer on the minty tones. This one is a tad sharper but nothing too overpowering or stringent. Overall I do like this scent, but I do believe I prefer Peppermint Bark over it. Still it smelt like chocolate mint to me so it has my approval. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>I'm a sucker for minty fragrances.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b>And now two more scents that are from different categories...</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Iced Orange Pineapples: </span></b></div>
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Cold Throw: Is it summer yet? No? Well it will at least smell like it if you melt this bad boy. You know the name pretty much is an accurate description of the whole scent. It smells like chilled oranges and pineapples sweetened up a bit with a light sugary glaze. It smells like a fruity drink or kebab I want to have on the beach. The oranges and the pineapples really blend well together. The oranges keep the pineapples from smelling too strong and the pineapples keep the oranges from smelling too acidic. Love this blend! I must say I'm a bit surprised by how much I like this one. I mean sure I like orange and pineapple scents in general but I thought this one would just be a nice scent but I like it so much more than that and think it could be a new summertime favorite. </div>
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Warm Throw: It is official. This scent has won the gold medal in my book. It has now made it onto the all star team of my summertime favorite scents. Like I said it smells like chilled oranges and pineapples with a light sugary glaze on top to sweeten it up just a tad. I really like that the orange pineapple blend seems to take the best of both the fruits and each one cancels out the worst of the other. Like it is citrusy without being too ripe or or acidic and you get the pineapples without that sometimes overpowering strength of the pineapples themselves. The scent throw on this one was in about medium average range. I really love this one but I think I will enjoy it even more in the summer. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Iced Orange Pineapples takes the gold!</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span id="goog_1074793982"></span><span id="goog_1074793983"></span>Root Beer Float: </b></span><br />
Cold Throw: Some of you who have maybe read my review on the just plain Root Beer fragrance may be wondering why I am trying this one when I couldn't stand the anise in the original scent. Well to answer that question this one just so happened to be my free scent shot. If you haven't read my plain Root Beer review, don't worry, it smells exactly right real root beer. I just absolutely despise the scent of anise and a strong wave of anise came out pretty powerful in the original Root Beer so while I loved it cold I hated it melted. So Vic's Root Beer scents and I have a love/hate relationship. This one is no different. I love the cold throw. It smells authentic like a dead on dupe of A&W. This one differs a little bit from plain old Root Beer because the twangyness to the root beer itself is toned down. You can't really smell any vanilla or ice cream kind of scent but if you have tried Root Beer you can tell that this one has the vanilla in it because it tampers down the twang of the soda. In the end this one smells like a more milder version of Root Beer. I just really hope once I warm this the vanilla will tone down any anise in it unlike in plain old Root Beer where the anise hit my nose like a slap in the face. <br />
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Warm Throw: If you like Root Beer then you are sure to like this one too. I am actually quite glad that this was my free scent shot because I ended up liking it. I hated the strong anise notes I got in the original Root Beer scent shot so I probably wouldn't have gotten this one on my own. The vanilla in this takes out that anise smell in the root beer so it does smell like a root beer float, only more on the actual root beer side than the vanilla. It does smell pretty authentic especially since the vanilla doesn't really stand out it just kind of anchors down the root beer fragrance better. Real root beer floats in my experience don't really have a vanilla or ice cream smell so I like that the vanilla in this is just kind of an add in instead of a competitor to the root beer. The scent throw on this one was decently strong. It wasn't as overwhelmingly powerful as Root Beer was. Overall I am pleased with this scent and am happy that I decided to melt it even though I thought for sure I would hate it once it was warmed. Just goes to show you to melt all Vic's scents before making your judgements because they surprise you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>I thought I was gonna hate it but ended up liking it.</b></td></tr>
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That is all for this Valentine's/Forever Alone Day review. I hope you guys found it helpful in some way or another. Next month I will have my review for the scents I swapped in the Round Robin that we did over on The Pouring Pot. Take care of yourselves guys and enjoy Valentine's no matter what your situation is. It isn't just a day for couples it is a day for love and you are bound to love someone whether it be your friends, your family, your pets and if you don't have any of those then hey go love yourself today! You're worth it! Besides this day only comes once a year so you might as well enjoy it! Until next time guys! </div>
QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-1507854912050115002014-02-11T12:08:00.002-08:002014-02-11T12:08:49.048-08:00Carol Of The Smells<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I know that Christmas was so long ago, but I have a few extra Christmas themed scents to share with you all. I was going to post this closer to Christmas but snow and moving took my internet away so it is just now getting it's chance to be published. Still it is never too early to consider your options for next year though. Sadly once again I wont have the pictures of the actual scent shots, but I will have my descriptions and holiday gifs for you all. So I hope you guys enjoy it even though it is late.<br />
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<b style="color: #274e13;">Hollyberry: </b><br />
Color: Christmas Tree Green<br />
Cold Throw: The site description is pretty spot on, on this one. I smell the clove along with a tiny hint of sweet bakery cinnamon mixed with a nice light citrusy orange fragrance with a touch of vanilla added to act as a base to round the whole scent out. I'm not sure why it is called Hollyberry since there is absolutely no hint of berries that I can smell but that is a minor thing. This scent fits in with the holiday fragrances and is a nice and different take on some of them.<br />
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Warm Throw: To be honest I didn't mind this one so much but it wasn't a favorite and I ended up swapping it in a round robin. However that isn't to say there was anything wrong or bad with this scent. I actually had no problems with it really I just didn't feel it was one I needed to keep in reserve in my personal stash. That being said this one was okay. I didn't really get any berry scent with it though which was kind of strange. I got more of the cinnamon/orange mixture with just a touch of vanilla that kept the cinnamon at bay. The scent throw if I remember correctly was pretty average. I would say though if you don't like cinnamon scents then pass on this one. Still don't let my description scare you away. Like I said I actually had no problems with this scent in general.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Snowberry: </b></span><br />
Color: Cranberry Sauce Burgundy<br />
Cold Throw: I will just say I'm not the biggest berry fan unless it is blueberry or strawberry. Luckily strawberry is in this scent and is very noticeable. I don't exactly know what loganberry smells like by itself, but I can pick it out in this scent. In fact so far on cold throw I only smell loganberry and strawberry. There is no hint of cinnamon or peppermint in it that I can smell just yet. I kind of like it like this though. I love peppermint and cinnamon but I think it smells great with just the berries. Will be interesting to see if it changes once warmed.<br />
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Warm Throw: If you were a little turned off by the mint or cinnamon description let me put your fears to rest and say that I didn't get any cinnamon at all in this scent and only a minuscule amount of mint was to be found. Really the mint only served to make the berries smell more like chilled berries. This was pretty much a mixture of loganberry and strawberry. To me this is like a fruity sweet but not candy or tart sweet berry fragrance. I personally liked this one and feel like it could be an any season kind of scent. I would recommend this scent to those who like berry scents along the line of Berry Me Alive. The scent throw though wasn't very strong. It wasn't super weak either like it was noticeable but it dissipated quickly and 1/4 didn't exactly fill the room. <br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Christmas Kitchen: </b></span><br />
Color: Cranberry Sauce Burgundy<br />
Cold Throw: I get all the scents in this one wrapped up to make an entirely new complete scent. It is a nice subdued Christmas scent so it isn't overly heavy or spiced up as some tend to be. The orange is the predominant note but only by a little bit. The cinnamon isn't a sharp or abrasive kind and it kind of sits in the undercurrents. The pumpkin kind of acts like a base to round out the overall scent and give it a nice depth. I think all the scents are nicely balanced and each fragrance compliments the others.<br />
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Warm Throw: This was a very festive scent. Let me tell you if you are a little put off by the cold throw that the scents blend together better was all warmed up. It smells decidedly like Christmas time. The cinnamon stayed subdued but noticeable, the pumpkin didn't come out in force and kind of acted like the glue that held the scent together, and the orange wasn't too citrusy or thick smelling. Overall I liked it. I liked Christmas Lane better but this one is still really nice. The scent throw was pretty average.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Christmas By The Fire: </b></span><br />
Color: Chimney Brick Red<br />
Cold Throw: I can immediately smell the cedar and sage in this one. I think I get a little bit of myrrh and nutmeg in this one too, but not much cinnamon or frankincense on cold throw. I'm not a big fan of the sage and cedar mixture in this one so far. It is kind of too earthy for me at the moment so I'm hoping the spices will come out more once warmed. I can see a lot of others really liking it as it is right now because of it's slight earthiness but I'm just not an earthy/woody fan myself.<br />
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Warm Throw: I ended up liking this one more than I initially thought I would. The fragrance came together better was warmed up and the frankincense peaked out a bit more than before. The cedar and sage is still apparent but they are tampered down by the other scents so it isn't overly earthy or woodsy. It had a really nice touch. Not sure it reminded me of a Christmas fire so to speak but it was still very nice and close to one. This would be a good one to have in a wood wick candle so you could get the smell and the nice little crackle of the wick. The scent throw was decently strong but not overwhelming or too powerful.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>Star Of Bethlehem: </b></span><br />
Color: Snow White<br />
Cold Throw: This is a nice example of soft spices with a nice light citrus done right. Honestly I find this one a very nice mixture where the spices are soft and not "spicy" the clove and frankincense cloak the cinnamon and go hand in hand with a nice light orange fragrance. I am really liking this one for the holidays. This is kind of like what I was hoping Orange Clove would smell like only better. I like that the scent throw so far is very noticeable but it is an overall light type of fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: I really loved this one. I melted it on Christmas actually and it just set the mood so well. The spices were all as I said very much on the soft side and not the strong abrasive sharp kind. There is just this hint of citrus in the edges but it blends so well with the spices. The scent throw on this one was medium average the throw was just a little bit over normal. I really would recommend this one to those who like clove or frankincense type of scents. I personally really love this one. <br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Christmas Lane: </b></span><br />
Color: Cranberry Sauce Burgundy<br />
Cold Throw: This smells like Christmas to me. Like all the things I love about Christmas rolled into one just minus a mint smell that is my personal favorite for winter lol. I get the slight crisp apples, the airy oak, the lightly earthy essence of fir and balsam, along with a nice soft subdued spice of clove. The pine and cinnamon which I am sure are probably in here aren't really noticeable to me just yet on cold. To me this is a nice mixture of some classic Christmas scents and I really like how the mixture of all these fragrances makes one new scent that isn't thick or cloying. It is actually a nice slightly earthy, slightly sweet, and light scent.<br />
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Warm Throw: This and Rocky Mountain Christmas and Star Of Bethlehem were the highlights of my order. This one I think took first place just by a little bit. It stayed pretty much the same as it did on cold throw which was perfectly alright with me. The scent throw was pretty moderate. I don't think I can describe it any better than I did on cold throw but just know I love this scent. It just smells to me of all the things Christmas should smell like for me personally. This will probably be a permanent staple of mine for Christmas times to come.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Rocky Mountain Christmas: </b></span><br />
Color: Christmas Tree Green<br />
Cold Throw: This is a combination of two favorite scents of mine, Sugared Spruce and Leaves Type. I love both those scents on their own and combined they smell terrific. The Sugared Spruce gives this crisp fresh evergreen tree smell and the Leaves Type adds this richer depth that adds the tiniest bit of cider spice that rounds out the scent. The Leaves Type takes away some of the sweetness from Sugared Spruce and gives it more earthiness so it smells more outdoorsy and real.<br />
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Warm Throw: I stick with my initial scent description. It stays pretty much the same once warmed up. It mainly smells like Sugared Spruce but it is made more real and authentic outdoors smelling thanks to the Leaves Type. I think the name captures this scent pretty well. It is a wonderful winter scent. The scent throw was super strong and filled the entire house and made it smells like evergreen trees covered in snow. Truly it creates a winter wonderland atmosphere. I really loved this one. Definitely have to have it in my winter scent arsenal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>These scents all make me so happy!</b></span></td></tr>
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That's it for this belated Christmas review. I hope you guys will remember some of these scents when you are ready to start plotting for next year. I know a few of you have planners probably with many pages lol. I will be uploading my Valentine's Day Review for you guys very very soon if all goes according to plan. Then after that I should be back onto my normal monthly review track. I still have a round robin review for next month for you guys as well so I hope you all come back for that. Anyways stay safe you guys I know half of the US has been pounded with winter storms while the other half has suffered from sever droughts so wherever you guys all are in the US or otherwise I hope you all take care and stay safe. See you next time guys! QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-64335639564634774752013-12-09T15:33:00.000-08:002013-12-09T15:33:25.921-08:00Secret Santa 2013!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>My Secret Santa box came today!</b></span></td></tr>
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On the 9th day of Christmas my Secret Santa sent to meeee.... WAY more than I deserved! So today I found out that the <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">AH-MAZING </span></b>and <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">SUPER SWEET</span></b> Jenn over on The Pouring Pot was my Secret Santa this year. I can't even begin to describe how thoughtful Jenn's gifts to me were. She put so much thought and effort into my box. All of the gifts were wrapped in pretty wrapping paper, even the super small ones, there were little notes on some of them, and even the box it came in had super cute cartoon kitty tape on it. She put in so much love in my box that I wanted to cry. I'm so touched by her wonderful presents to me and she spent <b>WAY</b> more than she should have. Jenn just has such a huge heart. I <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">LOVE</span></b> her to pieces and Jenn if you are reading this I don't even have the words to properly thank you enough. You were so generous to me and your box and little notes made me want to tear up and it sincerely touched my heart. <b><span style="color: #a64d79;">THANK YOU SO MUCH</span></b> Jenn and thank you so much for being such a truly great person and friend. So without further mushiness before I become a blob of Jell-O here is what she sent me...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Jenn certainly spoiled me ROTTEN!</b></span></td></tr>
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As you can see Jenn totally went the extra mile. I was super surprised when I saw all of these and even more touched when I saw just how much thought she gave it. Everything here was things that I have said I wanted on the boards in different posts for who knows how many weeks or months ago? Jenn has such a great memory and attention to detail. The first thing I noticed was this adorable little paper bow that actually unfolds and becomes a little note. The note she wrote me was so sweet and made me smile from ear to ear. I'm keeping it on my computer desk because I can't bare to throw it away just yet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>See the super cute bow and journal.</b></span></td></tr>
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Then of course you can see this MASSIVE 1 pound chocolate bar. This may or may not be gone by Christmas... We will have to see how good I am and whether or not my mom gets into it too lol. Then there was this adorable little journal. It has different pages with this cute cartoon girl and her cat. I can see me plotting CBV orders in it already! Plus it is just my style everything from the colors to the girl.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b>Pretty much my same reaction.</b></span></td></tr>
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I have been wanting to try Melissa's Bath & Body line for awhile now and Jenn was sweet enough to gift me these three babies. I was so excited when I saw these! I love body butter but get it from a different company so hadn't ordered Melissa's because I wanted to use up the ones I have so you can imagine my joy when I saw the body butter and the cherry on top was that Jenn got it in Whistlin Dixie! One of my all time favorite scents that I waited to be added to the bath and body line specifically. I was so touched she remembered and then the warm and fuzzies continued when I pulled out the Sophie Belle body spray. I love Sophie Belle it is one of my favorite of the fruity floral mixtures and it is perfect for a perfume! If that wasn't enough to make me weep with gratitude she also gifted me the sugar scrub in another favorite scent of mine Pizelle! It smells like such bakery wonderful goodness and I know will be so amazing to use in a hot shower in these cold months! I honestly cannot even express how much these mean to me. The fact that Jenn took into account my favorite scents and in the exact products I had offhandedly mentioned in previous posts on the board. UGH I just can't express all of the love I am feeling right now!<br />
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Yep, to top it all off Jenn was so warm-hearted and charitable she even gave me a Glitter Candle in another one of my all time favorite scents Orange Vanilla Coffee. I'm not sure what glitter this is exactly. I think it may be Gem Blue or Aqua And Silver. It looks a lot like my gem blue glitter candle but it has more silver in it and is more sparkly so I'm thinking it may be aqua and silver. This picture does it absolutely no justice at all though it is super gorgeous and sparkly. Then you may be able to see it there at the bottom, my picture skills are less than stellar, but she also threw in a Blue Raspberry Slushie lip balm. Jenn must be a mind reader because I just placed an order the other day for a Green Apple lip balm, but I was so torn between getting the apple or the blue raspberry. It couldn't have come at a better time to because as most of you guys may know I accidentally washed 2 tubes of my Burts Bees in the washer and not having another tube of balm was driving me crazy!<br />
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Jenn spoiled me way too much! She is so considerate and gracious. My heart was truly touched by everything in this package. It wasn't just the amazing gifts she gave or the great amount that she gave it, but her touch and care are so evident in every little thing. Honestly Jenn I don't know how to thank you enough. I feel so lucky to have you as my Secret Santa and also to have your friendship. I'm so grateful to you. <br />
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It's Christmas time again! Or Hanukkah, or whichever holiday you choose to celebrate. I personally celebrate Christmas so this will be a Christmas themed scent review. Sadly this month I do not have pictures of the actual scent shots like a normally do because it has been colder and I don't want to go outside in the sun to take pictures of them and freeze my butt off. But I still have fun Gifs and the rest of my usual CBV descriptions for you all. So I hope you guys don't mind. Now I know this is a busy season for most of you so let's get started!<br />
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<b>First off here are two scents that fit in perfectly with the cold weather... </b><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal: </b></span><br />
Color: Gingerbread Brown<br />
Cold Throw: You know out of all the instant oatmeal out there apple cinnamon is actually my favorite to eat. When this scent came out though I wasn't sure that it was a scent I'd want my house to smell like, but I ordered it anyway to try. I'm so glad I did if the cold throw is any indication of how it will smell warm. The cinnamon is the sweet light baking cinnamon, none of that harsh red hot kind. The apple is a nice baked glazed apple fragrance and it is equal to the sweet cinnamon. This does indeed smell like an actual bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal. It is sweet, creamy, and comforting smelling.<br />
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Warm Throw: Still loving this one! It is so cozy and warm and makes my home feel more inviting. It has a really nice baked apple scent with a slight drizzle of light sweet baking cinnamon. The oatmeal doesn't really smell strictly of oatmeal but more like a more creamy apple cinnamon scent. The scent throw was pretty decent more in the average range. I really liked this one more than I thought I would. It is so yummy and great for the colder months when you are snuggled up inside.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Hot Toddy: </b></span><br />
Color: Gingerbread Brown<br />
Cold Throw: Honestly when I first got this I had never had a hot toddy personally but I'd heard of them and had been long intrigued by them as well. I have to say on cold throw I can first identify the Macintosh apple. It is a crisp apple scent but it is toned down by a cinnamon clove mixture. The cinnamon isn't the red hot kind and so far has just been like a mixing spice scent with the clove. The clove is the main spice scent so this fragrance isn't too spicy or sharp really. There is some orange but it sits in the background and isn't really noticeable unless you are looking for it. The fruit and soft spice combo is pretty nice. Nothing too standout yet but we will see what happens when it is warmed up.<br />
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Warm Throw: I liked this one better once warmed up. My mom really liked this one too. The Macintosh apple isn't as prevalent once warmed up though it kind of blends nicely with all the other scents like a subdued baking cinnamon and clove mix. It isn't too spicy or fruity really it all blends into a new scent that feels comfortable and warm. Kind of like the name leads you to believe. However I like this much better than the actual Hot Toddy I tried last month for the first time ever. Let's just say not a fan of the drink myself, but I am a fan of this scent. The scent throw was pretty good too.<br />
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<b>And now here are some cold weather candy type scents...</b><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>Snow Taffy: </b></span><br />
Color: Snow White<br />
Cold Throw: Probably my favorite vanilla type scent from CBV to date. If it continues to smell this good once warmed then it will definitely be my favorite vanilla fragrance. This is mainly a rich decadent creamy french vanilla scent with a depth of light butter and a hint of cocoa with some caramelized sugar there in the edges. All the scents mix wonderfully together to just make a very nice luxurious smelling vanilla. I don't really smell lemons or strawberries but I like it just fine the way it is so far. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one was really nice. I like the type of vanilla it is because it is kind of rich with a different flavor to it then most vanillas. Maybe that is why I rate it so highly among all the rest of the vanillas. I thought it was creamy with a little something extra to it. The scent itself is pretty mild and subtle. It fills a room without being overly noticeable or invasive but gives the background a nice soft scent of warm pretty vanilla. I'd say the scent throw was medium, nothing too wowing but then again I don't see vanilla scents as stand out of the crowd fragrances so I thought it was really good.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>Sugar Drops: </b></span><br />
Color: Snow White<br />
Cold Throw: This is a very sweet candy fragrance. It smells like REAL candy though I can't put my finger on exactly what candy it is reminding me of. It is a very familiar candy scent to me though. It is sweet but not sickeningly so in my opinion. It doesn't remind me of bubblegum or spice drops but the candy scent is something that I know I have had before but just can't put my finger on what exactly that is. Jandre said it smells somewhat like Big League Chew Gum and I have to say that it does kind of remind me of that though I feel there is another candy from my childhood that it reminds me of.<br />
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Warm Throw: Smells pretty much the same as it did on cold throw. I still can't figure out what kind of candy it reminds me of exactly though. Oh well maybe one day it will come to me. I have to say while I liked this one, the scent throw was pretty mild. It wasn't weak or anything but it had kind of a medium average throw at first then it was kind of quick to fade. It didn't linger around as long as I like my scents to. It is kind of like Sugar Plums in that area. Still I liked the scent and it was a nice nostalgic candy fragrance.<br />
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<b style="color: #990000;">Cherry Candy Cane: </b><br />
Color: Poinsettia Red<br />
Cold Throw: When I first received this scent the cherry smelled like cough syrup cherry but now that it has had over 2 months to cure it has toned down a lot. It doesn't really smell like cough syrup anymore, more like a Luden's cherry cough drop now. So it is kind of like a sweet medicinal cherry but not too bad. The cherry is actually stronger than the mint which is different from Blueberry and Strawberry Candy Cane where it is the other way around. The mint is the second note but still is present in the overall fragrance. I am anxious to see if the mint will come out more once warmed. <br />
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Warm Throw: The cherry and the peppermint ended up evening out so neither one was really stronger than the other. Smells just like how you think it would, like a cherry candy cane. It wasn't overly sweet or candy smelling though. If you don't like cherry scents or are kind of on the fence I say skip this one because it is a strong mint and strong cherry. The scent throw was pretty strong. I didn't find it overpowering but my mother did. Then again my mother doesn't like cherry or minty scents so that could be why. I personally didn't have a problem with it. It wasn't a favorite but I didn't mind it either. <br />
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<b>Christmas cookie type fragrances...</b><br />
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<b style="color: #999999;">Cookies For Santa:</b><br />
Color: Snow White<br />
Cold Throw: I know the description on the site is pretty vague so let me try and shed a little more descriptive light on this scent for those who have not tried it yet. It is a cookie-ish type scent with a hint of a very subdued red hot cinnamon and a layer of white icing. It actually kind of smells like an actual Christmas cookie like the kind that are sugar cookies covered in white Pillsbury icing and then topped with little red cinnamon candies. I will say though the red hot cinnamon isn't that prevalent but if you absolutely hate red hot cinnamon then pass on this one because it is still somewhat noticeable.<br />
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Warm Throw: I think it was Mandyz that described this one as an iced snicker doodle cookie and I kind of have to agree to a certain extent. To me it isn't so much snicker doodle but more like spice cookie. I think it smells like a nicely iced spice cookie. The cinnamon tones down a lot but it is still noticeable, but it blends with the fresh baked cookies scent and then there is this sweetness that smells like icing on top. I thought I might not like this one so much warmed but I actually really like it. It smelt great and made my mom ask if I was baking something. This one is a great cookie scent for the holidays. Very nice and the scent throw was decently strong too. Nothing overpowering but certainly noticeable.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Pink Sugar Cookie: </b></span><br />
Color: Cranberry Sauce Burgundy<br />
Cold Throw: So I can really smell the Pink Sugar in this but I also get the base notes of Sugar Cookie as well. The Pink Sugar kind of smells like pink glitter sprinkles to me over a nice sugar cookie that is why I have been saving it for a few months for Christmas because it reminds me of a nicely decorated Christmas cookie. The Pink Sugar isn't so much perfumey anymore which is good because it would smell odd if it was.While I am not a big fan of Pink Sugar I actually don't mind this scent so far.<br />
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Warm Throw: As I said before I don't really care for Pink Sugar on it's own but I like it in this mixture. I don't get any perfumey notes from it because the Pink Sugar mixes so well with the Sugar Cookie scent that it becomes one and ends up smelling like pink glitter sprinkles on top a crisp fresh out of the oven sugar cookie. I liked how the two scents don't compete with each other but rather compliment the other one. It smells like something I would eat so it gets an approval rating from me. The scent throw on this one was pretty average I think. I'm glad I saved this scent for this time of year. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">Apple Gingerbread Spice: </span></b><br />
Color: Gingerbread Brown<br />
Cold Throw: At the risk of having coal thrown at me I have to admit that I am not a fan of gingerbread cookies. *ducks behind nearest snowbank* That is just eating them though I do think I like the scent of them. This scent to me is nice. Being a huge apple lover I really like the mixture of baked apples and slight cinnamon gingerbread. It is a nice holiday cookie scent. So far the apples are a bit more dominant than the gingerbread but not by much. <br />
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Warm Throw: I started out really liking this scent, but sadly it dissipated rather quickly until all I could smell was the burning of my warmer and a touch of cinnamon. It started out really great like the cold throw but didn't last long. I could smell the buttery gingerbread with the apple notes but then all I smelt was the warmer and I had it in a small enclosed room too. Such a shame. I think I like this scent, but don't like how quickly it fizzled out on me. It was like a quick burst of delicious smell then all too soon it was gone. So buy at your own discretion I would say it smelt great but then again didn't stick around much.<br />
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<b>Random wintery type scents...</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #999999;">Vanilla Sugar: </span></b><br />
Color: Snow White<br />
Cold Throw: This is an EXACT dupe of the Bath & Body Works fragrance of the same name. It is a nice smooth vanilla fragrance. It is very soft and subdued and I don't think it is a vanilla that would offend those sensitive to certain scents. I have had the B&BW Warm Vanilla Sugar lotion before and I can say that it does indeed smell just like the original. So if you like the original scent or if you just like nice vanilla scents then give this one a try.<br />
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Warm Throw: Once again this continues to be a near perfect dupe for the B&BW scent. I really like the softness of this vanilla scent and find it to be mild but still really relaxing smelling. But that is just me personally. I really like vanilla scents and the original scent this one is duping so it should be no surprise that I liked this one a lot too. The scent throw was fairly moderate. So if you like the B&BW version you need to try this one too.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Sugared Spruce: </b></span><br />
Color: Christmas Tree Green<br />
Cold Throw: I am not a big fan of tree scents however I have heard a lot of buzz surrounding this scent. After hearing a review from my friend Lisa over on The Pouring Pot I decided to break down and try it. This does indeed smell like sweetened evergreen trees to me. It doesn't smell like pine which is the usual Christmas tree type scent which is good because I don't care for pine. I think the name and description on the site if pretty accurate. It is like sweetened greenery. Not too sweet not too earthy. I actually don't mind this one and think it fits perfectly with the colder seasons.<br />
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Warm Throw: Still smells like sweetened evergreens. It is nice crisp and fresh with just the tiniest hint of sweetness. I have to stand by my initial cold throw description. I was afraid this one would be too earthy or "green" smelling but I actually really like it. It is refreshing and festive at the same time. It smells like winter trees without any pine tree scent. The throw was actually really good as well. Not a super thrower like say the pumpkin or red hot cinnamon scents are, but definitely up there with the fill the house kind of scents. This one was a pleasant surprise.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>These two smelt so lovely.</b></span></td></tr>
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That's it for this review, but don't worry I've got another review for this month already in the works. That one will have more recent Christmas scents such as Rocky Mountain Christmas and Christmas By The Fire. Not sure when I will have that one up but before Christmas sometime it will be up if all goes well. So I hope you guys have a wonderful season and that you all stay safe. See you guys soon! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>It's Thanksgiving time again!</b></span></td></tr>
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Get out your eating pants everyone! Thanksgiving month is upon us and you know what that means: FOOD, glorious delicious food! And in honor of this food oriented month about 90% of the scent shots in this review are all food related. Sadly no Pecan or Sweet Potatoe Pie in this one because somehow I forgot to add those to my cart when I placed my order and sadly I didn't remember until it was too late. The show must go on however so here is this month's scent review...<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Lemon Vanilla: </b></span><br />
Color: Dandelion Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: This one smells pretty much just like how the description leads you to believe it does. It smells something like lemon frosting. The lemon in this one kind of reminds me of the lemon used in Singapore Sling which is kind of a sweet lemon rather than the cleaner kind. This is a citrusy sweet almost icing like scent. I'm not the biggest fan of lemon scents in general but this one is really nice and sweet without being too sweet. The lemon gives it that nice zest.<br />
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Warm Throw:Yep this one still smells like lemon flavored frosting to me. The lemon is still a sweet lemon not the zesty kind. The vanilla adds this frosting quality that is sweet without being too sweet. I think the nice lemon keeps the icing scent from being too rich or overly thick and sweet like some icing scents tend to smell. The scent throw on this one was pretty decent right in average range. I would recommend this one to those of you who are wanting to try lemon scents but aren't really big fans of them. It is a nice starter to broaden your horizons with. I personally am not the biggest fan of most lemon scents but I enjoyed this one and will certainly use up the rest of the shot later.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Mint Tea:</b></span><br />
Color: Saddle Brown<br />
Cold Throw: A very nice and relaxing blend. The peppermint and spearmint mix and keep each other from being too sweet or too sharp kind of similar to the blend in Dark Angel only instead of the vanilla to tone the mint down this one has brewed tea to do the job and it does it well. The tea mixes with the mint and keeps it from being to overwhelming. You definitely don't get that harsh clear your sinuses mint smell. This one is just really nice in the way that it isn't too sweet or minty and it smells kind of like a specialty tea. This one is great if you like mint smells but want something a little softer and something that isn't too sweet either.<br />
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Warm Throw: Someone over on the CBV Browser described this as smelling like an herbal tea and I have to agree 100% with that assessment. The brewed tea is this one is different from Chai Tea in that the tea leaves are white so they come out a bit more herbally and it mixes with the mint to very well. The mint in this one is actually probably the most subdued mint smell I have tried so far and I've tried most of them. This is not a very sweet scent it is instead just like a nice soothing herbal tea. The scent throw on this one was in the upper medium range. I personally liked this one and found it to be a really relaxing scent but if you don't like the smell of herbal teas then you might want to pass up this one.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>Cinnamon Apple Peach: </b></span><br />
Color: Dark Maroon<br />
Cold Throw: Smells pretty true to it's title to be honest. I have let this one cure for a little over 2 months now so I can smell all of the fragrances equally in one sniff. None of them are dominant to the others. The cinnamon in this is that Red Hot kind but it isn't too abrasive because the peach/apple combo tone it down a bit, but it is still noticeable. So far I can already tell this is gonna be a strong scent thrower. I like cinnamon, apple, and peach scents so I thought I was going to love this one but right now I'm up in the air. While it does smell like all of those things I'm just not sure I like the combination of them yet. <br />
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Warm Throw: Gotta say this combination was pretty nice once melted. It actually reminded me more of a Christmas time fragrance. The cinnamon while being the Red Hot kind wasn't too sharp or too overpowering because the apple/peach combo sort of double teamed it and toned it down. I smelled all of the scents pretty equally but they come together to make an entirely new scent that smells festive to me. A very interesting scent in my books because that was not what I was expecting. The scent throw was probably a little over average range. If you don't particularly care for cinnamon scents then I would say pass on this one if you don't mind a little bit of cinnamon then give it a shot. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">These were all pretty nice scents.</span></b></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #999999;">Marshmallow Banana Dream Cake:</b><br />
Color: Pearl White<br />
Cold Throw: Gotta be honest and say I bought this one just because it seemed like such an odd mixture of scents and I had to know what it would smell like it. Like with most marshmallow scents I do pick up a slight play dough note but this has had 2 months to cure now and the play dough note is kind of faint now and it smells more vanilla/cream like. When I first got this I couldn't smell any banana at all but since it has cured I do get a whiff of banana in there. The Laffy Taffy kind of course since I have yet to find a CBV banana scent that smelt like real actual bananas. I can also smell a light cake fragrance, but it sits in the base notes so you smell more the marshmallow/banana combo at first and get the cake after. So far opinions on this one are mixed since as a whole on cold throw it doesn't smell bad to me but it doesn't smell good to me either. Marshmallow scent tend to smell much better once warmed though. Can't wait to melt it though to see if it all blends together better. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one ended up being mainly Victoria's marshmallow scent with just a tiny hint of that Laffy Taffy banana. I didn't really get much "cake" scent to it more like just a kind of creamy marshmallow with an afterthought of banana. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate though. I would only recommend this if you like CBV's marshmallow scents. If you aren't a big fan of them then hard pass on this one. For me personally I didn't mind the fragrance but it isn't one I will be purchasing again I believe. Not bad, but not great for me either. Then again I am on the fence with most marshmallow scents so if you love marshmallows you will probably love this one too.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Bread: </b></span><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: I don't know about you guys but I like to save my pumpkin scents for November because they are really warm and comforting and November is usually very cold here. Plus they remind me of pumpkin pie and while I hate to eat pumpkin I do love the smell of it. This scent however smells nothing like pumpkin pie but it still smells fantastico! If you let it cure properly you can smell all of the scents equally. The pumpkin is a nice creamy pumpkin and the apple isn't that super strong Macintosh kind. The cinnamon bread actually smells like cinnamon bread instead of that harsh Red Hot cinnamon stick kind. You even get the sweet bread notes. I've kept this one for maybe 2 and half months now so it is ready and I'm ready to fill my house with it's wonderful fall sweet bakery goodness. If it continues to smell like this warmed it could easily bump Harvest and Pumpkin Cider for my favorite pumpkin scent.<br />
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Warm Throw: Probably my new favorite pumpkin scent. As much as I love the others I like that this one has notes from all of my favorite scents; a hint of sweet apples, rich pumpkin bread and a touch of sweet baking cinnamon. All the scents just blend so well and go hand in hand with each other. I want to eat this scent. The only drawback for me on this one is that I wish it was stronger. Usually pumpkin scents end up being super scent throwers but this one because of the baked bread scent I believe is the culprit is just in a medium average scent throw range. It isn't weak but as much as I love the scent I wanted it to be super strong. Still I'm obviously loving this one and I think it is perfect for fall for bakery pumpkin lovers. <br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Pumpkin Pickin:</b></span><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: Here is another in the line of pumpkin scents with spices line. This ones is a bit more on the creamier side than most so the spices which includes that Red Hot cinnamon stick type of cinnamon in it are toned down just a tad bit more than others like Pumpkin Pie Spice or Harvest. The spices are still noticeable though so if you don't like slightly strong spices in your pumpkin scents skip this one and go on down to Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake. If you do like spicey pumpkin scents then this one is right up your alley it is just a little bit more even on the pumpkin to spice ratio than most.<br />
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Warm Throw: Like on cold throw it is still a pumpkin spice type of scent only this one has more pumpkin in it than most of the others. I've tried A LOT of Victoria's pumpkin scents and so this one is creamier and has a much better ratio of pumpkin to spice in it than most of them. However if you aren't a pumpkin spice fan then you probably wont care for this one. The scent throw on this one like most pumpkin scents is pretty strong.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake:</b></span><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: This was one of the newer scent addition added in August. I ordered it the first day it came out and got it rather quickly so this one has had plenty of time to cure since then. I must say it does indeed smell just like how the name portrays it should. I know this is a mix of Sugared Corn Pudding (which I love) and Spiced Pumpkin Chutney (never tried) though it doesn't really smell like spicey or like corn at all. In fact it smells more like warm butter with a slight pumpkin note and then a nice cake base to add some depth. Sugared Corn Pudding to me always reminded me of like a creamy porridge scent with a hint of corn but I don't get any of that in this except for maybe the creaminess and if the slight butter that was in it was intensified 5 times. So if you didn't like SCP or SPC give this one a try instead of basing it off a scent you didn't like because trust me this smells exactly like it's name.<br />
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Warm Throw: At first I thought it was just me because all I really smelled with this one was butter cake so later when my mom came down the stairs and asked what I was melting I told her it was Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake and didn't say anything else. Then she said, "I can only smell the butter cake part". So either it is just my crazy family or the pumpkin in this is very faint once warmed. I love pumpkin scents and usually they are strong and super throwers but without smelling the pumpkin in this one the throw is just pretty average and basically smells like a nice butter cake. The butter is sweet and not too strong like some butter scents can be and it mixes with a bakery note that really does smell just like a plain pound cake so all in all I got with this one was butter cake. I would have loved to smell the pumpkin more or even at all, but even though I didn't this was still a pretty good bakery scent for me. Not what I was expecting but I still liked it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000;">I love me some pumpkin scents!</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Candy Crush: </b></span><br />
Color: Blush Pink<br />
Cold Throw:This is a mixture of Pink Bubblegum Crush and Vanilla Sugar. You can definitely smell the PBC but the vanilla from the VS tones down that sticky syrupy smell that PBC has. The vanilla actually really rounds out the scent making it more sweet and candy like as opposed to that really thick artificial syrup smell that PBC has. Both scents blend really well together to make an entirely new scent that smells so sweet and girly and good. I liked the original PBC but I LOVE this combination much better. I'd like to have this in something B&B for sure.<br />
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Warm Throw: I love this one! I like the two fragrances on their own but together they are so much better. It continues to be a very sweet and girly fragrance. The vanilla does come out a little bit more once warmed but it couples with the candy sweetness of Pink Bubblegum Crush and it just makes it so smooth and so candy good. I like that it is sweet without being sickeningly so and that the signature scent from that company that shall not be named is toned way down. The scent throw on this one is pretty moderate. This is one that I need to purchase in something else. Not sure what I want it in yet but I know this will be a re-order for sure.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>Vanilla Cake Pops: </b></span><br />
Color: Pearl White<br />
Cold Throw: This to me smells like a white cake with white icing. The icing smell on this one isn't that super thick or super sweet kind. It is actually nicely balanced with the white cake notes so there isn't a real dominant fragrance. The two just go together hand in hand much like a real cake with a nice decent layer of frosting. Certain frosting notes tend to be overly sweet sometimes in my opinion but so far this isn't one of those. This one has a really nice balance between the two.<br />
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Warm Throw: Once again I have to stand by my initial description on this one. A lovely white cake with not too sweet white icing slathered on top. I really am liking the balance of cake to icing ratio on this one because the scents really are equaled enough to where you get both of them at the same time without one of them standing out more than the other. I also really like that I don't get any almond notes in the icing for this one. So very pleased with that. The scent throw on this one is pretty much in the middle zones. Not too strong not too weak but just right. I really like this one it isn't too sweet or heavy it is just a well rounded cake bakery scent. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Should you order these two scents? YES! Yes you should...right now.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Peach Cinnamon Strudel Pie:</b></span><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: When the August scents were released this was one of them that I was most excited for because I love peach, cinnamon, and pie scents. Stands to reason I should fall in love with this combo, but right now I am on the fence with this one. It isn't bad at all, but there is something about the combination that my nose is not liking cold. It has had plenty of time to cure so I do get the peach preserves mixed with a faint hint of cinnamon which is a baking kind of cinnamon not the Red Hot kind. I think it is the bakery note that might be throwing my nose off. I can pick out a bakery note in the base of the scent but it isn't crusty or pie like at all. It is more just a bakery depth that I can sniff out. I don't know it could be just me because I can see a lot of other bakery lovers adoring this scent, but personally I don't know what it is about this mixture that just isn't doing it for me. All of the scent though are balanced out pretty well though the peach and bakery scent are a bit stronger than the hint of sweet cinnamon.<br />
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Warm Throw: Good news, I'm no longer on the fence with this scent, but bad news I'm on the side that doesn't like it. It isn't a bad scent by any means I can see how a lot of people will love this one but it just isn't for me. The peach is similar to that in Cajun Cornbread and I just don't care for that peach. It is too sickeningly sweet for me. The cinnamon is a sweet baking cinnamon that just kind of sits in the undercurrents and isn't too stand out so good news if you don't like Red Hot cinnamon. There is still a bakery type depth to the scent that rounds it out more. The scent throw on this one was very strong. I think if you like Peach Preserves or Cajun Cornbread you will probably like this one as well but as for me personally I won't be repurchasing it. Going straight into the next Round Robin I'm in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Two customer create a scents this month.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Banana Fritters: </b></span><br />
Color: Dandelion Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: A combination of Elvis and Cinnamon Donuts. This does indeed smell like how I'd imagine a banana fritter would smell like. You can pick out each scent individually, but at the same time they both meld together to make one completely whole scent. I'd say the Cinnamon Donuts is just a teensy bit stronger than Elvis only because the sweet cinnamon and sugar donut is a bit more easily identifiable, but honestly you do get both the scents in the same sniff. The bakery in this one does help to tone down that Laffy Taffy banana so it does smell a little bit more authentic. I'm really digging this scent combo. <br />
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Warm Throw: Smells the same as it does on cold throw to be honest. You still get both the scents in the same whiff but the Cinnamon Donuts does tend to stand out a little bit more. Still really great if you enjoy both of these scents. A truly nice combination and the name lives up to the scent as well. The scent throw on this one is average. I like this one and am thankful to the genius person who decided to mix these two fragrances together. Bakery banana lovers ya need this one.<br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Sticky Toffeecorn: </b></span><br />
Color: Dandelion Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: So this is Jandre's mixture of Kettle Corn and Caramelized Pralines. Now those who have followed my scent reviews for awhile probably already know that I despise Caramelized Pralines and overall buttery/popcorn scents so those who know that are probably wondering why on earth I would order this one right? Well let's just say I secretly hate myself and love to torture myself at least once on every order. I try to go out of my comfort zone with at least one scent an order and that just so happened to be this one.So let's just try and put my personal scent prejudice aside and let me try and describe this scent for you all. I do indeed get the popcorn from the Kettle Corn right away and while there is a slight trace of butter it isn't like Buttered Popcorn because there isn't enough butter and it is slightly sweet and a little on the plain popcorn side. Once you sniff around the initial blast of Kettle Corn you can pick out the undeniable scent of Caramelized Pralines. I would say you get the slight somewhat semi-sweet and salty edge of the pralines but it isn't exactly a nutty smell at all. In fact I think the name pretty much describes this scent to a T. It does smell a little bit like toffeecorn only a bit more on the salty side so imagine toffeecorn with nuts sprinkled here and there and that is pretty much what this smells like to me. Well maybe a bit stronger on the popcorn scent than the sweet side of toffeecorn.<br />
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Warm Throw: This lived up to it's name. It was butter and popcorny but with a sweet creamy coating. There is a little sharp hint of the Caramelized Pralines on the edges. I liken it to those bags of toffee corn with peanuts mixed in. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. Personally I'm not a fan of popcorn or nutty scents at all but I thought this one wasn't bad. Not a favorite for me but I can see a lot of people adoring this sweet and salty mixture.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Basically these two scents are aptly named.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>Golden Cadillac: </b></span><br />
Color: Milky White<br />
Cold Throw: One of the Top Shelf Black Label Line, forget the description for this one okay. This one is really just a mixture of different vanillas. There is no spice or berry notes to be found at all in this one on cold throw alone. That all could change once melted, but so far on cold throw it just smells like a nice blend of regular vanilla, french vanilla, and vanilla bean. If I smell a little deeply I guess I can also pick up a tiny tiny hint of caramel mixing and sweetening up this vanilla blend. I know this one is close to cured because it has had almost 2 and a half months to cure. Maybe the other fragrances in the description will come out once warmed, but so far if you were expecting vanilla spice, you just get vanilla, but it is still a nice vanilla. <br />
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Warm Throw: The spices and berry notes in this one continued to be MIA once warmed up. I stand by my initial cold throw description in that this one smells pretty much like a bunch of different mixed vanilla fragrances. The more I smell it the more I can try and pick out different vanillas like french vanilla and vanilla bean and regular vanilla as well as a creamy vanilla. They all blend together flawlessly to create just a well rounded vanilla. The scent throw on this one was pretty average right in the middle range. I liked it and thought it was a nice vanilla to have but it wasn't anything swoonworthy for me personally however I am not a huge vanilla lover I can take it or leave it. If you love vanilla scents then you need to try this one for yourself.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Green Tea & Willow: </b></span><br />
Color: Hunter Green<br />
Cold Throw: I got this one because I am a HUGE lover of green tea and I wanted to see how green tea would smell in a scent shot along with something else. Since this is in the spa line it does smell somewhat like a green spa type ozoney scent, but I don't actually get a lot of real green tea in it maybe just a pinch. I do get the softer woody note from the willow though but in the undercurrents I do get a slight airy floral note that can trick you if you aren't looking for it. I smell the watercress and cyclamen in this one but it isn't so noticeable that if you didn't know those were in there you probably would have overlooked it. It is more on the light green and woodsy side of the spa line so if you aren't feeling the fruitier ones then maybe try this one instead.<br />
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Warm Throw: The green tea comes out more once this one is warmed up and so does the willow as well. The willow is a soft woody note it isn't too earthy or overpowering like some tree notes can be. The watercress and cyclamen make a pretty accompanying note alongside the tea and willow. It is a very green relaxing and almost clean kind of scent. The scent throw is nice and strong as well definitely in the above average range. I was surprised at how much I liked this scent and my mother who doesn't usually like spa type scents really loved this one.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #4c1130;">Lavender & Basil: </span></b><br />
Color: Violet Purple<br />
Cold Throw: This was my free scent shot and I have to say when I first saw the label in the box I groaned inwardly because I do not care for lavender scents nor basil ones. However my trepidation aside once I opened it to smell it I was completely shocked. This smells nothing like lavender or basil, but instead it smells like a super clean laundry soap. It smells EXACTLY like the original kind that comes in the box rather than the liquid counterparts. Someone on the CBV Browser also described this one as smelling like a generic hand soap as well and I can see that but to me the first thing that came to mind was those boxed laundry soaps. It is very sharp and soapy and very very clean smelling. So fellow lavender or basil haters do no be fooled this is not an earthy or floraly fragrance but rather an intense deep clean one.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one was super strong on the scent throw and its just a really clean soapy detergent like scent. It is a bit on the more stringent side of clean but nothing bad it is just a sharper kind of smelling clean scent. This one is sure to make your house smell just like you spent all day deep cleaning it. So if you love the smell of a super clean home you need this one. If you aren't big on clean scents then I would recommend you try some of the less intense ones such as Mango Tango or Clothesline Fresh first before trying this one because it is strong and super duper clean.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>These were all nice scents that I enjoyed.</b></span></td></tr>
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That's all for this month's review. I know it is a little late but it took me awhile to get through all the scents this month thanks to a stomach flu at the tail end of October and with all the added stress of moving and Halloween and what not. I hope some of these reviews were helpful to some of you. I will be back at the beginning of next month with Christmas scents so please look forward to that. Until next time guys!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-3257881526381495452013-10-31T09:39:00.002-07:002013-10-31T09:39:14.916-07:00I Put A Smell On You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello my pretties! It is all Hallow's and in honor of my favorite holiday here is a special mini-review of the newest Halloween themed scents available from Candles By Victoria. I only have three scents here for you guys but luckily they are going to still be available all year round so you can enjoy them whenever you like. So let's get started shall we?<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><b>I Put A Smell On You: </b></span><br />
Color: Ghastly Grape<br />
Cold Throw: Admit it, when you read the title you sang the song in your head didn't you? I know I did only I sang the original version by Screamin Jay Hawkins instead of the Hocus Pocus version though I do love both of them. Anyways onto the scent description. This scent is a magical concoction of Love Potion No. 9 and Watermelon Cupcake. I definitely can pick out the Love Potion No. 9 but the perfumeyness of it is tempered way down by the Watermelon Cupcake. I smell pretty equal parts of both scents in this actually. I get the sexy vanilla from LPN9 but I also get that sweet candy watermelon from WC. Making this one pretty sweet and girly fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: I think I would have loved this one a lot more had the scent throw been a bit stronger. You could still smell this one it wasn't on the weak scent throw side still I wish it had more oomph to it to make it at least a moderate throw. I actually had to use half a shot for this one to fill up my living room area but I do have an open living room so it might be better used in smaller or enclosed spaces. Still this one smelt spooktacular! It is a very sweet fragrance though so if you aren't a fan of really sweet scents then this one is not for you. As before the candy watermelon note is what I get the most of followed by the nice girly vanilla from Love Potion No. 9 and then in the very background I get some of the cupcake base that gives it some depth. Overall I really enjoy this one just wish it was stronger on scent throw. I think this one would also be great in bath and body I think it would shine as a lotion or a body spray.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Cider Web: </b></span><br />
Color: Zombie Skin Green<br />
Cold Throw: A spellbinding mixture of Mulled Cider and Sugared Corn Pudding. Honestly I don't get the Sugared Corn Pudding at all. This smells like a legit apple cider donut. There is an obvious mulled warm cider scent but it is coupled right alongside a nice bakery type scent that smells somewhat like a plain soft donut does. In fact if I hadn't known what this was a blend of I would have guessed it was Apple Cider and maybe Cinnamon Donuts only without the cinnamon. <br />
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Warm Throw: Smells like legit cider donuts! I don't get so much apple cider more as just mulled cider like in the description, but the Sugared Corn Pudding doesn't even smell like it, it smells like plain soft donuts. So thus cider donuts! I really enjoyed this one and found it was a nice unique scent for the fall season I can see myself melting it later into November as well. The throw on this one was pretty moderate and was nice and steady. I recommend this one if you like bakery and cider scents if not then pass on this one because it is pure cider donuts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Another great addition thanks to the CBV team.</b></span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: #b45f06;">Sleepy Hollow: </b><br />
Color: Jack-O-Lantern Orange<br />
Cold Throw: Fall/earthy/woodsy lovers prepare to lose your heads. This is a customer create a scent made by Jandre and it is a blend of Why I Autumn and Crackling Birch. It is a very earthy fall type scent. I get the dried leaves from Why I Autumn and the slight smokey tree like/woodsyness from Cracklin Birch. It smells earthy to me but at the same time this also reminds me of like an earthy smokey men's cologne. Overall this is a very woodsy, earthy, and slightly musky fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: This little guy smells just like a smokey woodsy men's cologne and let me tell you this bad boy is strong! I get more of the Crackling Birch than the Why I Autumn but Why I Autumn is still smellable there in the undercurrents. This one smells like dried leaves and strong smokey wood notes and they both combine to make an outdoorsy fall men's cologne. I personally was not a fan of this one just because I don't like super woodsy or earthy scents and I also don't particularly care for most men's colognes unless they are on an actual man. So I would only recommend this one to those who love strong woody scents or outdoorsy type men's cologne.<br />
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That's all for this review folks! I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween. I will have my November post up for you guys in the following week so please check back for that one soon. Until then I say good night and don't let the vampires bite. <br />
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Hello again all my lovely fragrance fanatics! My favorite month of the entire year has finally arrived! Needless to say I am already busy picking out what scary movies I will watch and where exactly to put all of my spooky decorations. So this month I did pick out a few fragrances that names seemed to fit in with Halloween. However I will say the usual like Monster Mash or Witch's Brew will not be in this review because I have already reviewed those, but you can bet I will be melting them all this month. Well without further ado here is this month's scent reviews...<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Pizzelle: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Saddle Brown </span><br />
Cold Throw: This smells pretty much EXACTLY like how the description on the site makes it sound. It smells like a waffle, but at the same time you can smell the vanilla and sugar. This is a wonderful addition to the bakery category. It is very different from a lot of Victoria's other bakery scents because with this one it has the light fluffiness from the waffles, but you also smell all of the ingrediants that would go into the batter like the sweetness from the sugar and the slight creaminess from the vanilla with a tiny touch of butter. If you are not a fan of butter don't be scared to try this one. I do not like buttery scents, but I am loving this one so far. <br />
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Warm Throw: Oh sweet Jesus this smells FANTASTIC! This is just a really great sweet bakery scent. Kind of like an amped up Granny's Pie Crust. It smells like sweet batter like how you make waffles with the vanilla extract and eggs and sugar and stuff. If you have ever made waffle batter with some vanilla and a teensy bit of amarretto this is kind of what that smells like. It is a light almost fluffy sweet bakery fragrance with an amazing scent throw. I love this one and think it would suit a lot of people's tastes. New favorite!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Key Lime Pie: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Moss Green </span><br />
Cold Throw: Accurate name is accurate lol. It does indeed smell like an authentic key lime pie. You get that sweet yet slightly tart creamy lime filling as with a hint of the flakey crust at the bottom. The main fragrance is by far the delicious lime filling, but there is indeed a faint crust note hiding underneath all of that which I find surprising because most of the pie scents like Banana Coconut Cream Pie all are just the filling without any of the crust at all. This is the closest thing I have ever smelt that smells like the real thing. If you love Key Lime Pie or just the smell of it then you need this one ASAP.<br />
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Warm Throw: I found that the crust note completely disappeared once warmed up. The key lime pie filling is what makes up the entirety of the scent and it does indeed smell incredibly authentic. It is sweet with a little tartness from the limes and it smells like actual whipped filling. The scent throw on this one was a little above average. This one is a must have if you like lime or just pie filling fragrances. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Banana Walnut: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dandelion Yellow </span><br />
Cold Throw: If you were wanting a sweet yet salty fragrance this isn't it. This is just pure Laffy Taffy banana. I don't get any walnut or any nutty scent at all with this one. This is just a very sweet candy banana fragrance. I have not had plain Banana yet so I cannot say if it smells the exact same as just plain Banana or not, but to me this is just a Laffy Taffy banana scent.<br />
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Warm Throw: Stays the same as on cold throw. Just a sweet Laffy Taffy banana without any real salty or nutty walnut fragrance at all. The scent throw on this one is pretty average, but I have noticed with certain banana scents that the scent does not last as long as most. I melted my usual 1/4 of a shot in my warmer and usually depending on the scent it will last about 4 hours roughly, but this one maybe lasted only 2. I think the candy banana scents unless mixed with something else will dissapate rather quicker than others. But other than the fading scent I still liked this one. It was just simple banana Laffy Taffy.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0c343d;">Blueberry Flapjacks: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Blueberry Blue </span><br />
Cold Throw: I was pursuaded by Katie over on the Pouring Pot to give this one a try because it is her favorite fragrance. So naturally hearing her rave about it made me instantly have to buy it. I'm glad I did because I can see why she likes it so much. This is a very sweet candied blueberry fragrance with a very little hint of maple in the bottom notes. Do not fear maple haters as some of you know I despise maple scents as well, but the maple in this is very faint and blends with the blueberries. When I read that this is Blueberry Cheesecake mixed with Maple Butter Crunch I was skeptical at how it could smell like blueberry flapjacks, but that is indeed what this smells like. The Blueberry Cheesecake is by far the dominant fragrance but the Maple Butter Crunch hangs in the background to give it an extra oomph. Smells like blueberry pancakes. I approve! <br />
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Warm Throw: Pretty much smells the same warmed up as it does on cold only the hint of maple comes out a touch more. As I've said numerous times before I am not a maple fan, but I don't mind the maple in this. It just add a touch of syrupy sweetness without being too sweet or thick. You really get the Blueberry Cheesecake and then just a small amount of maple. All in all it does kind of smell like Blueberry Flapjacks only without that fluffy flour pancake smell. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. This was a surprise like for me and I'm glad Katie shared her love with us on the boards otherwise I probably wouldn't have tried this one. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Nutty Candied Apple: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon </span><br />
Cold Throw: Amazingly Victoria does it again in making a complete exact duplication of a food fragrance. You get the fresh Macintosh apple with the tiniest hint of caramel all coated in salty peanuts. If you love salty sweet fragrances then this one is right up your alley. While I am not a fan of nutty scents at all I actually am kind of digging this one. The apples and the nuts are equally balanced and the teensy bit of caramel just kind of hangs on the edges. In short it smells like how it is supposed to. <br />
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Warm Throw: Smells legit to me. It smells just like red apples dipped in sweet caramel and covered with chopped nuts. It is a bit sweeter than Caramel Apple but it does still have that equal saltiness from the nuts. The scent throw was pretty decent and right about average to middle line. This is good if you like apples and nutty scents. While I personally adore apple scents I'm not a fan of salty scents but this one doesn't bother me like most of the other nut scents do. I'm definitely keeping this one and will use up all of it but I don't think it is something I will go out of my way to purchase again. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Leaves Type: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Goldenrod </span><br />
Cold Throw: Mmmm this is second place to Under The Harvest Moon for perfect autumn scents in my book. I love the mixture of sweet dried apple peels with a nice light spices which I identify as clove with a little allspice and the tiniest trace of sweet baking cinnamon (not the Red Hot kind). The spices are all very soft and not sharp or stringent at all. I like how the apple is sweet and balances out the light spices. I feel like a lot of fall scents have apples but they are paired up with really strong and somewhat harsh spices, but this one isn't like that. It is sweet without being too spicey. Love it!<br />
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Warm Throw: I will just say that I am in love with this scent and think it is perfect for fall and for those who love that mixture of sweet apple peels and light cider with the slightly earthy smell of dried leaves. Despite what the description says you can't smell any maple in this one at all. It has a pretty good scent throw without being overpowering. The spices really aren't all that strong and are on the more sweeter side then that sharp cinnamon stick Red Hot kind. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up from me on this one!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Berry Me Alive: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry </span><br />
Cold Throw: Ali over on the Pouring Pot described this in one of her videos as a berry candy and I completely agree with her 100% on that. This smells like a sweet berry type of candy like maybe Sprees or Razzles. I smell mainly candy raspberry and candy cherry mixed together. I am not the biggest berry fan, but I really like this one because it is more a candy scent than a fruity fragrance. This is a Halloween scent in my book not because of the name...okay well partly because of the name...but mainly because it smells like sweet berry candy.<br />
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Warm Throw: Continues to smell just like raspberry/cherry candies. I wouldn't exactly say hard candies but more of the softer variety of candies. The cherry doesn't overpower the raspberry, rather they mix together really well. What I like about it is that the cherry isn't medicinal at all. The scent throw on this one was pretty average. Very nice and I like this one for Halloween because of the candy factor and the name. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Night At The Movies: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Chestnut Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: What better to do in October than to go see a scary movie at the movie theaters? It was that thought in mind that made me want to try this customer creation despite the fact that I am not a fan of buttery scents or popcorn like scents for that matter. Still inspite of that I got this one which is a mixture of Buttered Popcorn and Fudge Brownie. I will also admit I got this one just because that sounds like a crazy combination. What I get when I smell this one is the Fudge Brownie right away, but it is mixed with an almost dare I say perfumey? type of note. It is so strange because I get the slightly salty and buttery popcorn in the bottom notes and the chocolatey Fudge Brownie in the top notes but somewhere sititng in the middle of the two is this odd perfume like fragrance. I have let this one cure for over two months so I believe that is just how it smells. The perfumey note isn't bad, but it is so not what I was expecting. I am not sure how I feel about this one. It doesn't smell bad to me, but I'm not sure if I like it or not. <br />
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Warm Throw: I have to say I smelt the Buttered Popcorn a bit more than the Fudge Brownie although the two scents did blend well and didn't compete with each other. You get the slight popcorn note along with a drizzle of butter, but then you also smell the chocolate from the Fudge Brownie right there in the currents with it. I still get a hint of a perfume like note, but that could probably just be me and my nose trying to figure the scent combination out. The scent throw was moderately strong. While it isn't my favorite scent combination I can see others really liking this one. I love Fudge Brownie but I'm just not a big fan of popcorn or buttery scents in general so this one was just okay in my books. If you like slightly salty and sweet combination like Under The Big Top then you will probably like this one as well.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Citrus Spice: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Burnt Orange </span><br />
Cold Throw: I have to say I was really expecting to love this one because it has so many fragrances in it that I adore such as orange, clove, and cinnamon with a hint of lemon. Sounded like an automatic winner to me. Sadly that is not the case. While this scent isn't bad by any means I just don't like the blend. The orange isn't a bright citrusy orange but rather more along the lines of maybe a blood orange? I don't know I just know it doesn't do it for me and it is the same orange that comes in Orange Cream Soda. The lemon is a little too reminiscent of the kind found in Pine-Sol though it doesn't smell like Pine-Sol. It is kind of a thicker lemon but it kind of gets lost in the musky orange. The clove is overshadowed by the strength of the red hot cinnamon though I will say the cinnamon and orange fragrances are equally balanced. To me this is just to musky. <br />
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Warm Throw: Based on cold through I obviously was expecting to really not like this one, however magic happened once warmed and it actually wasn't bad. The orange lightens up so it just smells like a fall orange instead of a musky one and the spices come out more but are also subdued enough to where you can smell the orange without getting a nose full of cinnamon stick. Lemon Pine-Sol note I got on cold throw disappears completely. The scent throw is pretty average and lasts a decent amount of time. Overall while this wasn't my favorite fall scent I actually didn't end up minding it too much once I melted it. So if you like that fall citrus orange scent and don't mind a little Red Hot cinnamon then you may very well like this one. Never smelt the fragrance it is duping so I can't say if it is a close dupe or not but I'm betting it is.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Dark Angel: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Grape </span><br />
Cold Throw: I have hesitated for a year to buy this one because the blend just sounded so strange. This one is peppermint, spearmint, patchouli, and vanilla. I am a huge mint lover and I really enjoy most vanilla fragrances but I DESPISE patchouli. I say patchouli like Timmy's dad on The Fairly Odd Parents says Dinkelberg. Don't know what I mean? Youtube it. But seriously though patchouli is just one scent that instantly makes me hate anything. However fortunately for me there is no patchouli to be found on cold throw so far. What I get is a lovely mixture of mint smells, but they aren't sharp or too powerful because the vanilla tones them way down and makes them just sweet and lovely. I'm guessing that the patchouli *narrows eyes angrily whenever I type that* is what gives this scent a bit of depth so it doesn't smell like Sweet Snow. If you are a mint lover I would recommend you give it a try. It is kind of like a sexier minty fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: Luckily for me the patchouli remained MIA in this scent. I couldn't smell it at all so I ended up really really liking this one. It is certainly minty the spearmint and the peppermint keeps the other one from being too sweet or too sharp so the mint is kind of a nice balance of both. The vanilla adds this sweetness which actually makes the scent smell kind of feminine and sexy I'm guessing because it tempers down the patchouli so much to where it just adds depth and doesn't actually smell like patchouli anymore. The scent throw on this one is medium to medium strong. Not anything that is going to clear your sinuses but noticeable enough. If you aren't a mint fan or prefer mint only as a side note though this one won't be for you but if you don't mind a sweet mint and want something a little less Christmas like then this is the one for you. I really am loving this one it is such a unique twist on mint, but granted I am a big time mint lover. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Twilight: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Teal </span><br />
Cold Throw: Just like with the movies, Edward Cuillen is what most people pay attention to rather than Bella Swan. While I can smell some of the lovely florals that make up Bella Swan I get more of the "sunshine" and lilac that is found in EC. I feel like this is one of those scents that lots of people will either love because of the all the florals or hate because of it. Right now on cold throw I don't mind this one, but I am hesitant to melt it because I get headaches from strong florals which this definetely is. Not exactly sure I am going to like this one once it's scent spreads.<br />
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Warm Throw: So this one kind of stayed the same being that Edward Cullen was the star of the show while Bella Swan supported from the background. This one is a decently strong florally blend with a strong scent throw. I have to be honest and say I didn't really care too much for this one. It wasn't bad, it didn't give me a headache or anything like that it was just a bit too much on the florals for me, but I am not a big floral lover. Floral lovers may really like this one because all of the florals sort of blend into one new fragrance. Like I said though the lilac and "sunshine" from Edward Cullen stands out a bit more than the sweet florals in Bella Swan. This is just one you will all have to get and decide for yourself whether or not you like it because I can see people leaning either way. But a good rule of thumb is if you don't like the fragrance Edward Cullen you more than likely won't like this one either. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Under The Big Top: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon </span><br />
Cold Throw: Honestly you would think since I am not a fan of salty scents that I would stop ordering things with nuts in them, but alas I am a secret scent masochist. Luckily for me the Caramelized Pralines in this is pretty faint. I get more of the strawberry (which is the Fresh Picked Strawberries) in this mixed with Cotton Candy. The Caramelized Pralines just keeps this scent from being too sweet. While I like both Cotton Candy and Fresh Picked Strawberries on their own I don't think I like them mixed together. I don't know what it is exactly but my nose just does not like it. <br />
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Warm Throw: Needless to say I don't think I will be liking this one or Ringmaster but it was worth giving it a try. It smells the same on cold as it does warm so there is that super sweet sugary blend of Cotton Candy and Fresh Picked Strawberries which wouldn't be so bad, but then there is that edge from the Caramelized Pralines which I personally just do not care for at all. The pralines do keep it from being overly sweet though. The scent throw on this one was decently average. While I do not like this one at all and intend to immediately swap it once the round robin comes my way I can certainly see a lot of others liking this one. I just can't do salty or nutty scents even ones like this one which isn't actually all that salty or nutty but still has that sharp edge around all the sweetness.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Spa La La: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pacific Blue </span><br />
Cold Throw: What a wonderful blend! I really am liking this one cold. The first thing I get is the melon and the sage blossom. When I sniff deeper I get some of the kiwi but it is mixed very well with the rest of the fragrances I get. This one is a very light (airy wise not scent throw wise) semi-sweet, but refreshingly clean type of fragrance. Other than Satsuma I think if this smells as good warm as it does cold that this will be my favorite of the Spa/Luxury line. <br />
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Warm Throw: I have to say I liked this a bit better on cold, only because it was a smidge stronger. Once melting this one continues to smell like how it does in the container; only because the scent throw is a little on the weaker side it makes the scent a little bit more subdued. All of the fragrances mixed and blended flawlessly together so it made a new fragrance completely. Because of the slightly weaker throw though the beauty of the scent was a little toned down from what it could be. If you are like me and only melt a 1/4 of a shot at a time then I suggest maybe changing to a 1/2 of shot for this one. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #20124d;">Heavy Metal:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Grape Purple </span><br />
Cold Throw: This is a dupe for I Am A Rockstar from that company that we aren't supposed to talk about. If you have had any of their products or have smelled a few other scents from Candleman's Closet then you will know that they kind of have a signature scent that somehow finds it's way into most of their fragrances. This is no exception. This one is very sweet almost like old fashioned candy that didn't really have specific flavors but at the same time I also find this to be kind of a unisex scent. Like I can imagine some boys using this as soap (which I am sure some have considering). It is very different and unlike anything really I have smelt in wax before. If you are not a fan of sweet fragrances though pass this one up because it could give you a toothache. This is kind of like the plain version of Pink Bubblegum Crush.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one is still pretty much like a plain ribbon candy fragrance. It was sweet but so different. It is almost like liquid sugar mixed with the signature scent of that company that shall not be named. The scent throw on this one is decently average. If you like sweet scents you may like this one, but only if you don't mind that notorious scent note that is undoubtably that signature fragrance from the company that this scent is duping. I personally still feel like this is a sweet almost unisex fragrance. It is definitely a different fragrance than most. I didn't mind it myself, but I don't think I will be going out of my way to buy it again. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #ea9999;">007: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pale Pink </span><br />
Cold Throw: This is one from the Top Shelf Black Label Line and the description is just as complex as the actual scent is. I heard that this one is much milder in candle form than in shot form, but of course I bought it in shot form so it is pretty strong. This one is mainly made up of like high end feminine florals. They are strong but not too overwhelming for a floral disliker like me. There is also something kind of perfumey and spa like just like the description says. I know that is frustratingly vague but that is what it smells like. It is so hard to describe. I would say if you don't like florals that much then hard pass on this one. However if you don't mind a little bit of floral then give it a shot. This may be weird but I feel compelled to mention that this scent reminds me of the ladies bathroom in a small club we have here in my hometown. They call it the powder room though and it smells incredibly girly and flowery just like this one. <br />
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Warm Throw: I stand by my initial description. It smells like upscale feminine florals, not as soft as the ones found in Wedding Day, but still very girly. The florals are strong though so this one is a super scent thrower. It kind of feels a little spa like only not as relaxing or as tempered down as most spa scents are so kind of like what a high end boutique might smell like in my opinion. Definitely not one for those sensitive to strong florals. I'm not a big floral fan so to me this won't be a repurchase but I can see a lot of people really liking this one. I think it would be better in Bath & Body though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Super strong florals? My only weakness!!</b></td></tr>
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That's all for this month's review. I plan on having a mini review sometime later this month maybe towards the 21st reviewing three of the newer Halloween scents; Sleepy Hollow, Cider Web, and I Put A Smell On You so please look forward to that. I hope you all enjoy your October and for those who plan to party it up or take your kids trick or treating stay safe and have a wonderful time! Hopefully the CBV new website will be up and running by the end of this month but until then you can spend time enjoying the current one before it is gone forever. I hope this review helped some of you and I will see you next month guys!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Bye guys until next time!</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">My birthday month & CBV?! Best month ever!!</span></strong></td></tr>
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What's up all my CBV lovers? It has been awhile, but as always I am back with my monthly Candles By Victoria scent review. Since we are in the beginning of fall most of the scents I melted were what I considered "almost fall scents, but not quite". Basically I melted a lot of apple and bakery scents, but there are other categories in there too. So without further ado... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Only some of this month's bakery type scents.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #999999;">Harvey Wallbanger: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pearl White</span><br />
Cold Throw: One of the Top Shelf Black Label Line, this one smells very sweet almost like candy but not quite. I pick up on very rich vanilla with maybe a touch of maple in there, but maple haters don't let that scare you off because I am not a fan of maple, but the maple in this blends with the vanilla to just make a sweet scent without coming off syrupy. The description lists a few spices in this one, but on cold throw I don't smell any of them. This smells like a creamy rich complex vanilla scent that is almost candy sweet. <br />
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Warm Throw: It was a bit sweeter on cold throw than warm throw. On cold throw it kind of had an almost candy sweetness however that changes once warmed. While it is still certainly a sweet scent is kind of reminds me almost more like syrup. Not maple syrup! More like a syrupy kind of sweetness. This is one complicated scent to try and describe in words. To me this is kind of like Caro syrup and vanilla. The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. I liked this one a bit better on cold throw than warm throw. While I still like this scent I liked it much better cold. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Cinnamon Buns:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Saddle Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: I got this one so I could compare it to Cinnabon and Cinnamon Donuts. This one is leaning more on the side of Cinnamon Donuts only this one is strong Red Hot cinnamon. I have let it cure for 2 months now and Red Hot cinnamon continues to be the main fragrance, however this has a hint of a fried bakery note in the undercurrents though it is hard to be sure because the Red Hot cinnamon is so strong. I debated whether or not to burn this one or put it away and let cure longer, but I'm hoping it transforms more once melted.<br />
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Warm Throw:The fried bakery note did come out more once melted, however the cinnamon Red Hots fragrance continued to stay right alongside it. Out of Cinnabon and Cinnamon Donuts this one has the strongest and spiciest cinnamon in it so it was the more dominant fragrance however like I said before the fried bakery note was right there in the undercurrents the whole time. Like with most cinnamon scents this one was a strong scent thrower. Certainly in the above average range. Because I let this one cure for 2 months I can smell the fried note is stronger than it would have been had I not let it cure so long. So if you smell just cinnamon Red Hots on cold throw, put it away until you get that little whiff of a fried note then melt it. I personally don't have any problems with strong sharp cinnamon so I liked this one a lot however if you are sensitive to the Red Hot kind of cinnamon then this one will probably not be for you.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #999999;">Sugared Shortbread:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pearl White</span><br />
Cold Throw: One of Vic's newer scents this year, this one smells like it's namesake for the most part. It has that shortbread scent which is kind of semi-sweet and slightly cookie-ish. Then there is this almost lightly burnt sugar scent on top (not the nasty burnt sugar smell, but more like a crisp sugar) This one to me smells like sugar cookies though I have not had Victoria's Sugar Cookie scent that is what this one comes off as. Like a lightly sweetened crisp sugar cookie. <br />
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Warm Throw: Pretty much stayed the same as it did on cold throw. This one smells like a crisp and slightly less sweet sugar cookie. I didn't mind this one however I think I would prefer actual Sugar Cookie to this one just because I would like it to be a touch sweeter than it is. Still if you don't like overly sweet scents, but still have a craving for some sweet baked goodie fragrance then look no further this one is for you. It is a pretty simple, but pleasant scent. The scent throw on this one was decently average. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Caramel Macciato:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Rustic Orange/Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: One of the newer coffee scents to be added to the line. I will be honest and say I have never had an actual caramel macciato before so I have no idea what they are supposed to really smell like. That being said I would guess they smell like this only maybe with a bit more coffee. This one is mainly a mixture of warm thick caramel with vanilla and then a little bit of coffee in the background. It is really rich and heavy on the caramel. While I typically don't mind caramel fragrances that much this one is a bit too rich for me personally, however caramel lovers would go nuts for this one. <br />
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Warm Throw: While I liked this one a bit better once warmed it still wasn't for my nose. This one was very sweet rich caramel and cream with very little coffee. If you love super sweet scents or even just are a huge caramel lover then this one is for you. I personally am not big on caramel scents so this one was just okay for me. I probably wont re-purchase just because of personal preference. However the scent throw on this one was pretty nice. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Baked Apple Strudel: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Chestnut Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: I just want to start off by saying I LOVE apple scents, however some of Victoria's cinnamon apple scents in the bakery category (like Spiced Apple Pie & Apple Pie Ala Mode) just didn't do it for me. They smelt like medicine to me for some reason. So I'm kind of choicey on the bakery apple scents. Having said that I love this scent! To me this is a true baked apple fragrance. Truthfully on cold throw alone I don't smell any hints of the "strudel" part, but I do smell lots of yummy baked apples. The apples smell like freshly glazed and baked apples drizzled with baking cinnamon not that strong Red Hot kind. This is what I wanted her apple pie scents to smell like. <br />
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Warm Throw: There were still no "strudel" bits or even any bakery notes in this one, but I still loved it because it smells like true baked apples glazed in light sweet baking cinnamon. This is a great fall apple scent. I am so glad I didn't give up on the bakery apple scents! The scent throw on this one was pretty moderate. It is a pretty simple scent, but I adore it. If you were disappointed by Spiced Apple Pie or Apple Pie Ala Mode like I was then I recommend giving this little guy a try. I certainly was not disappointed. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Apple Cinnamon Butter:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Chestnut Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: I did not like this one when I first smelt it, but now it has had 2 months to cure and smells a lot better than it initially did. So let it cure if you decide to try this one. Now it smells like that spiced baked apple smell like in Baked Apple Strudel only there are a few extra scents added in that change the fragrance into something like apple cinnnamon butter, but not quite. This one isn't overly buttery which is good for me because I don't care for butter scents though you can still tell that butter has been added into the baked apple cinnamon smell. I think there must be some kind of cream or something along those lines that anchors down this scent and subdues the sweetness. It is a complex fragrance, but for the most part it does smell like apple cinnamon butter (not the same as real apple butter though).<br />
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Warm Throw: Smells the same as it did on cold throw. I was worried the butter would rear it's head and make me not like this one so much, but thankfully for me it did not. The cinnamon was very toned down and this mainly smelt like baked apples with cream and touch of butter. It was very nice and did live up to it's name in my opinion. The scent throw was decently average. After reading varrying reviews online of this one I was prepared not to like it, but I actually enjoy this one. I think if you were hoping for more butter in this fragrance you may be a little disappointed because it isn't that buttery. Also as I said before you need to let this one cure for awhile. At first I hated the scent because it smelt funky but put it away and it should smell much better.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Dutch Apple Crunch:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Chestnut Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: At first this is just a Red Hot cinnamon type of fragrance and I will say this one takes a long time to cure. I let this one cure for 2 months and now the Red Hot cinnamon has toned down a lot and kind of sits in the backgroud now. The only other thing I get is an apple pie scent, though just the baked and spiced apples and not the crust part of apple pie. So this one smells sort of like a heavier spiced apple pie with a hint of butter and Red Hot cinnamon. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one is much richer once it is melted. The apple is still a baked apple like the kind found in apple pies and the butter comes out more and makes the overall fragrance a bit more thicker, warmer, and more bakeryish. The Red Hot cinnamon I didn't find to be too sharp or overwhelming, then again I am a cinnamon fan. I thought all the scents blended well to create a very rich warm bakery apple fragrance. The scent throw was decently average on this one.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Raspberry Coconut Muffin: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry </span><br />
Cold Throw: Smells like how you would think it should. The first thing I smell is sharp coconut shavings and then I get the sweetness from the raspberries, but the fruity scents are anchored down by something. I don't exactly get a muffin or bakery background in this, but there is something that is secretly subduing the fruity scents and keeping them from being too fruity. <br />
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Warm Throw: The sweet coconut shavings are honestly the most dominant fragrance with this one. You can still smell the raspberries there in the undertones but really the coconut is the most noticeable scent. It isn't bad at all or overly strong just I was expecting a bit more raspberry and muffin. It should be named Coconut Raspberry Muffin rather than the other way around. Still this one is nice if you love coconut types of fragrances. However if you were expecting this one to be more raspberry bakery with just a dash of coconut I'm afraid you are sadly mistaken. The scent throw on this one was a tad bit over average. I liked it personally, but I don't mind coconut fragrances. So I'd only purchase this one if you are a fan of coconut. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Raspberry Peach Cobbler</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry</span><br />
Cold Throw: Smells exactly like it's name implies. I can smell all of the scents equally without one overpowering the other. The raspberry blends with the peach to keep the peach from being too strong and too sweet like a few peach scents tend to do. Then the bakery crusty note sits in the bottom notes to keep the raspberry and peach from being too fruity and straying out of the bakery category. <br />
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Warm Throw: I have tried Apple Cobbler and Blueberry Cobbler and so far this one has the most "cobbler" in it. The crust like note comes out more in this one then the other two cobbler scents I tried which were mainly the fruity part. This one however has equal parts raspberry and peach as well as that baked crust smell. This one is probably truest to a real cobbler scent though I personally prefer the other two but that is because I'm bigger on apples and blueberries than the raspberry peach combo. Still this one smells exactly like how you would expect it to and is a yummy fruity bakery fragrance. The scent throw on this one was pretty average. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Razzmatazz Hazelnut Coffee:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry </span><br />
Cold Throw: Another one of the newer scents to be released this year. The first thing I pick up on is the raspberries and blackberries though it is mainly raspberries, but there is an undercurrent of hazelnuts that directly follows the raspberry scent and keeps it from being too sweet. Then there is the faintest hint of Victoria's coffee fragrance in the very bottom to add a bit of depth.<br />
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Warm Throw: I was a little unsure at first on whether or not I'd like this scent. Honestly I'm not a big fan of nutty/salty type of fragrances. Fortunately for me this one is actually on the sweet side. The sweet berry blend is the main scent, but the coffee undercurrent gives it a little bit of depth while the slight hint of hazelnuts rounds the fragrance out and gives it a nice twist. The scent throw was a little bit more than moderate. It filled up the room nicely and noticeably. I actually ended up liking this one quite a bit. This one will probably be a repurchase as soon as I use up the rest of the shot I have. Two thumbs up from me on this one!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Vanilla Cream Raspberry:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry</span><br />
Cold Throw: This one is just a pretty simple blend of vanilla and raspberries though the vanilla is pretty rich so it takes away a lot of the fruitiness of the raspberries. This one is more heavy creamy vanilla than raspberries but you do get both of the scents. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one was a lot better once warmed up. The juicyness of the raspberries came more into play and they complimented the smooth creamy vanilla nicely. The two fragrances balanced out evenly after a little bit on the burner. This one is a pretty simple, but still pleasant blend. The scent throw on this one was pretty much just average. I liked this one better warm, but this was just okay to me. I didn't not like the scent, but there are so much more that I like better and so I more than likely will not be repurchasing this one. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Raspberry Tomato Leaf:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Plum Purple</span><br />
Cold Throw: Apparently this was an older scent that got discontinued for a long time and has just now come back. I was so intrigued by this because it is such an odd mixture of scents. I was expecting maybe something a bit more fruitier, but this is in the Earthy category for a reason. This one does have sweetness thanks to the raspberries, but there is this green leafy tomato plant fragrance that add this eathiness to the sweetness. It oddly enough kind of reminds me of basil. Sadly for me I do not like leafy/earthy/herby scents so this one is just not for me on cold throw, but I can see others marveling at the sweet and plant-like mixture. <br />
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Warm Throw: Based on the cold throw I felt like I was going to hate this one, but something magical happened once it was warmed up. That basil smell I got on cold throw went away and the raspberries came out WAY more. It coupled with the tomato leaf which at first smelt really green, but when warm smells nice and dare I say somewhat clean? I may be crazy but this kind of reminds me of a fabric softener I had a long long time ago. It doesn't so much smell like laundry or something like that but it isn't really earthy or fruity smelling either. This scent is so hard to describe because I feel when people read the words "tomato leaf" they instantly think earthy and this wasn't like that so much. This is just one you have to try to make your own judgements on. I can see why they brought this one back because it does smell pretty good and the scent throw on this one is great as well. So don't be afraid of the cold throw like I was melt it first before you make your judgements.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #999999;">Soft Blanket: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pearl White</span><br />
Cold Throw: This scent is special to me because it reminds me of my great grandmother. (It does not in any way smell like an old lady though!! My gran always smelt great lol) So this description could be a little bias, but to me this is a very comforting scent just like it's name implies. I definitely get the warm amber that blends in with soft vanilla. I don't get any citrus at all in this so citrus haters don't write this one off because of the description. The amber vanilla combination may come off as a tad perfume like, but it isn't a strong perfume fragrance. This just evokes memories of my loving gran and how comforting and strong she was so to me this is just an amazing scent. For everyone else I think the name is appropriate because this is a soft and relaxing fragrance. <br />
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Warm Throw: The citrus was completely non-existent in this scent which is great for me because I love it just the way it is on cold and how it smells on cold is how it smells warm. The amber and vanilla mix really well together to create a very soothing yet warm scent. It isn't too sweet or perfumey it is just perfect! (Well I did say earlier this review might be a little bias lol) The scent throw on this one is in medium range. If you are looking for something different that isn't bakery or fruity or too stringently clean then give this fragrance a shot. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Citrusmoon:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Burnt Orange</span><br />
Cold Throw: This is not your tyical citrus type of scent. The top notes of this one are mainly a light fresh citrus that leans more towards the orangey category, but underneath that there is this complex light sweet floral smell that I want to say is probably the Ylang Ylang, because it doesn't smell like jasmine or rose petals. Trust me I hate both of those last two florals and I can pick those two out anywhere. I think I also pick up some of the vetiver that sort of rides on the edges of the scent and gives it a little sharpness to take away from all the sweetness. This is a very interesting citrus scent that I haven't smelled anywhere else. <br />
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Warm Throw: It was the same on warm throw as it was on cold throw with just a slight bit more of the soft florals blending in with the light citrusy orange. This one is a lovely and unique blend of fragrances. Just enough floral and just enough fruity to keep it from leaning one way or the other and the scents are all light and airy enough to where it isn't cloying or overly sweet. The scent throw was pretty average though because it is a light bright scent some might prefer to use more of the scent then usual. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Autumn Apple:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Burnt Orange </span><br />
Cold Throw: This is sure to be a fall time favorite for a lot of people. It has top notes of apples that are slightly spiced, but not too cinnamon-y sitting on top of a crisp dried leaves base with a touch of bergamot for a darker kick. This one is really nice and perfect for fall. Under The Harvest Moon is still my favorite fall scent, but this is a close second. It has the dried leaves from UTHM, but with apple touch to add more sweetness. <br />
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Warm Throw: I love this one for fall. It smells pretty much the same warmed as it does cold only you get more of that wonderful slightly spiced apple cider fragrance mixed with that crisp dried leaves smell. It smells like how I want my fall scents to smell. It isn't overly sweet or earthy it is sits perfectly in that delicate balance in between. The scent throw on this one was decently average. Gotta say I am really excited to melt this when it gets a little more colder. October why are you not here yet?<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Sweet Talk:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon </span><br />
Cold Throw: You can tell instantly that this is a Victoria's Secret perfume dupe. It has that slightly fruity perfumey blend that is a signature for that company's scents. This one is more berry like than peachy in fact I don't get much peach at all. It smells like a berry perfume. It is a very feminine type of scent. I think I would like this one more in Bath & Body than I do as a household scent. It is a bit to perfumey for me personally to melt in my house. Not that it is a bad scent I just don't care for my home to smell like perfume. <br />
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Warm Throw: What you would expect from a Victoria's Secret perfume dupe. It is fruity and perfumey without being too stringent on the perfume part. This one is still more berry smelling then peachy. The peach was barely noticeable so it was more like a berry Vic's Secret perfume. The scent throw on this one was pretty average. This one was nice, however I'm just not into the perfumey category. I think they do better in bath & body than in wax. I don't necessarily want my house to smell like women's perfume unless it is my bedroom. <br />
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That's all for this little review folks. I hope some of you found it to be helpful. Hopefully September will be a good month for all of you. It is my second favorite month, no not just because it is my birth month, but because it is the month that feels the most like fall where I live. I can't wait for the leaves to start changing. I'm ready for sweater season already. What about you guys? Anyways I will see some of you guys on the boards. Please make sure to check back for next month's review! Bye!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-88044263954388952632013-08-06T08:19:00.001-07:002013-08-06T08:19:11.108-07:00Half Of My Tart...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello again candle friends! I have finally gotten my hands on some of the latest Luxury Spa additions to the CBV master fragrance list. I just ordered Night At The Movies as well as a few more Luxury Spa scents to review for later. I've been a busy bee lately working on my reviews database for you all so it will make finding certain scents MUCH easier than having to dig through all my reviews. It is still a work in progress, but I'm going to try and get it up for you as soon as I can. Anyways enough babbling and onto this month's scent reviews... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #660000;">This month's bakery scents.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: #999999;"><strong>Rice Crispy Treats:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Pearl White</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: Ah, this is a tricky one to describe on cold throw. When I first got this it smelled just like Play Dough. Needless to say I hated it on first whiff so I put it away to cure for a month. Now the Play Dough scent has faded and I'm starting to smell a generic vanilla fragrance with maybe a little bit of marshmallow and the tiniest hint of the whole grain cereal in there. Mainly it is just that run of the mill weak vanilla fragrance, but I have been told this is a "transformer" and so I will have to judge it's real scent once I melt it.</span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Smells like legit Rice Crispy Treats once warmed. The vanilla mixes with a slight marshmallow that goes hand in hand with the whole grain cereal scent that does come out a lot more. I didn't get any Play Dough smell once it was warmed. This one lives up to it's name. Unfortunately though the scent throw on this one is weak and the fragrance doesn't linger which is such a shame because it is a nice light sweet scent. I might try a mini jelly jar of this one to see if the throw is better in candle form than shot form. This one is good so let it cure for a while and don't let the Play Dough smell on cold throw scare you off. You also might want to try putting in half a shot if you are using scent shots.</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Strawberry White Cake:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dark Maroon<br />
Cold Throw: At first this smelt just like Pilsbury's strawberry icing, but now that it has had plenty of time to cure it does smell more like a strawberry white cake. However it also reminds me of a strawberry filling that goes in pastries like Toaster Strudels or something along those lines. This one is mainly a very sweet strawberry filling with a touch of bakery notes in the undercurrents. The bakery notes smell more like a faint flakey pastry than cake to me.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one continued to smell like sweet strawberry pastry filling to me, but the bakery note comes out just a teensy bit more. I'm guessing that was the cake, but it is hard to say because it didn't really make the scent smell all that different from before all it really did was a add a bit of scent depth. The scent throw was about average, nothing special, but it wasn't weak. This one would be really good for those of you who love really sweet artificial strawberry scents, like strawberry Toaster Strudel or the strawberry jelly that fills donuts. I don't mind those type of scents, but this one wasn't a favorite. It was nice and I will burn it, but I won't go out of my way to get it again. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Strawberry Banana Custard:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dark Raspberry<br />
Cold Throw: Okay, this smells EXACTLY like strawberry banana Jell-O. Not even kidding, this smells like the Jell-O packet after you have mixed in the water before you put it in the fridge. It is really sugary sweet and artificial strawberry banana smelling. It isn't a juicy fruity fragrance, more like a really sweet strawberry banana syrup smell. I don't know what real strawberry banana custard smells like, but this is dead on strawberry banana Jell-O. <br />
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Warm Throw: The scent continues to smell identical to strawberry banana Jell-O. I did notice though that the scent throw on this once it was warmed up was kind of weak and it didn't last very long sadly. This is just a really sweet artificial strawberry banana syrup smell. I didn't get any creamy custard like smell at all. I still liked this one, but because of the weak throw I don't think I will go out of my way to get it again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">All these were not bad, but not favorite worthy for me.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">This month's fruity scents.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Georgia Peach:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: This is a straight up sweet natural peach fragrance. It doesn't have that artificial peach candy scent that some peach scents tend to have. This is pure genuine sweet peach; like straight off the tree peaches. It is a very simple scent, but one that is great because of that. I really like this one a lot. It's very natural and sweet without being too sweet. Very real smelling. <br />
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Warm Throw: The scent throw on this one is medium average, maybe a little under that. It remains the same classic authentic peach scent that I got on cold throw. This is the genuine article when it comes to peach scents. This smells so fresh, juicy, and real. I absolutely love it! It isn't too heavy or sickeningly sweet. Perfect for true peach lovers!<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>Watermelon Lemon Lime Cranberry Fizz:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Berry Pink</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: The description on the website for this scent is actually pretty dead on. This is a really refreshing fruity scent. The sweetness of the watermelon keeps the lemon/lime/cranberry mixture from being too tart. This is one of those scents where it isn't too sweet or too tart, but a happy medium of the two. I'd say the watermelon is the main fragrance, but you can still pick out the lemon lime notes on the edges and there is even a faint whiff of the cranberry. The fizz isn't really evident on cold throw, but there is a lightness to the scent that gives the impression that it will come out once warmed. This one is very nice! </span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Stays true to cold throw. This is a really great fruity scent without being too strong or too sweet. The watermelon and lemon lime cranberry really mix well together. It has a decently strong scent throw however the overall fragrance is a light and fun scent so it's not overwhelming. My only complaint is that I wanted a bit more of the fizz to come through and give me the carbonated bubbly smell that is in Fizzy Pop, but this one didn't have that. It has an effervescent lightness to it, but no distinct tingly bubble smell. Still I really really like this scent. It is a great addition to the fruity line and I will recommend it foreveryone to give it a try.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: #660000;"><strong>Raspberry Rainbow:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: This reminds me of like a raspberry bubblegum that you get when you are a kid. The raspberries and strawberries are the main fragrance and they have this kind of fruity candy like/gum quality. I don't smell any citrus or bananas in this at all. It is a very artificial fruity sweet fragrance. If you don't like candy like fragrances then I would say pass on this one. I however don't mind candy scents so this one smells really good and familiar to me. </span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Continues to smell just like it does on cold throw so if you don't like the cold throw after letting it cure then you probably wont like it warm. This one smells like raspberry bubblegum. It is such a sweet candy scent. It is along the artificial fruity fragrance side rather than straight fruits. I really liked this one it smelt like the different flavored raspberry Hubba Bubba gum I used to get when I was younger. The scent throw on this one was in the medium range. </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Summer Peach Passion:</span></strong><br />
Color: Burnt Orange<br />
Cold Throw: I have let this cure for quite a while now and it still smells like peaches mixed with a slight musky plastic smell. I'm not sure if it is the wax or the container that is making it smell like that. I'm going to go ahead and burn it to see if the scent changes once warmed up or if I need to put it away to cure some more. But so far on cold throw all I get is peaches and plastic. <br />
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Warm Throw:This one was MUCH better once I warmed it up. The plastic smell went away instantly which leads me to believe that it was probably just the container making it smell that way. This one smells like Georgia Peach, with maybe a slight undertone of amber and something else. It really is a unique Peach scent. It is juicy peaches with a deeper undertone. I like this one a lot more than I thought I would. The scent throw on this one is decently average. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Should you get the above scents? Yes. Yes you should.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">From the new luxury spa line. </span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Satsuma:</span></strong><br />
Color: Sunshine Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: For sure a citrusy fragrance, however it isn't like straight up oranges, lemons, or even grapefruit. This one is in a category all it's own. It is kind of like a light semi-sweet citrusy flower. I get a hint of the mandarin peels, but no bergamot or any hint of spice. So if you were going by the description on the website...don't. Like I said before this is just an airy, light citrusy flower type of scent only it isn't exactly florally smelling. It is really hard to capture this scent in words. <br />
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Warm Throw: For sure this one is a unique light citrusy flower type of scent. It isn't a strong floral in fact it is barely a floral at all. The only reason I describe it as such is because it is such a light subdued citrus that it reminds me of how like honeysuckles give off a light sweetness and this one is kind of like that only with citrus. I still get the mandarin peels and there is still no bergamot or spice. The scent throw on this one is about average. This one is a really light, airy citrus scent that is great for those of you who can't handle heavy citrus scents. I thought this one was really nice for sunny days in the summer. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Bora Bora:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pacific Blue<br />
Cold Throw: Passion fruit is the first scent that I can pick out individually. The passion fruit is surrounded by other juicy tropical fruits. I think I get hints of pineapple, a little bit of mango, and a bit more of the acai berry. This one is a super fruity tropical type of scent. It just screams summer on an exotic island. The fruits all blend together nicely without clashing. Passion fruit is the main fragrance, but the other fruits accompany it making it a great tropical fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: This one was the same warm as cold only the passion fruit blended in a bit more with the other tropical fruits. This one was just a pretty well blended tropical scent that was unique because it doesn't smell like any other tropical fragrance I've had before. The scent throw on this one I found to be a little under medium, however I did have a lot of company that day so the door was open a lot so that could have contributed to the lighter scent I smelled. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">I liked both Satsuma & Bora Bora</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Japanese Pear & Ginseng:</span></strong><br />
Color: Forest Green <br />
Cold Throw: This is a very clean/spa like kind of scent. It's pretty relaxing and calming smelling. I get hints of pear notes, but they are blended in with like a sparkling almost effervescent clean ginseng fragrance. This is a really complex scent that reminds me of something I have smelt before, but can't quite put my finger on. All i can really say is that it does indeed belong in the luxury spa line because it fits the very essence of what walking into a spa smells like.<br />
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Warm Throw: I finally figured out what this reminded me of and it was Lysol. It smelt like a cleaner to me at first, but once warmed up the pear came out more and it didn't smell so much like Lysol anymore. It is still a clean scent and the pear in it is a sharp crisp air freshner kind of pear and not a fruity pear smell. I found this one to be a strong scent thrower. It made my house smell like I just did some heavy duty cleaning (which I didn't lol). If you were looking for something fruity this isn't the one for you, but if you wanted something strong and clean then this is what you need. I however tend to light light or fruity clean scents instead of the strong clean scents so this one was just a tad too much for me though I find nothing wrong with the scent<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Japanese Pear & Ginseng was WAY too strong on the cleaner for me.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Random miscellaneous scents.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><strong>Mojito:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Pearl White </span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: This one is from the Top Shelf Black Label Line so it can only be bought in the Top Shelf candles or in scent shot form. It smells pretty much like it's name suggests only more like a virgin mojito since there is no pungent alcohol smell. There is definitely this light cirtusy top notes. It smells like a mixture of grapefruit, limes, and maybe even a touch of lemon. It is a very crisp and fresh semi-sweet citrus smell. I also get a hint of maybe some subdued green notes in the bottom as well, but the green notes don't smell leafy or earthy. They just kind of blend in with the citrus for an all around light and refreshing citrus fragrance. </span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: A total crowd pleaser in my house. Even people who came over stopped to say how good it smelt and they are used to me constantly melting fragrances and don't comment on it much anymore. This one is a very refreshing super fruity citrus blend with a light watery green note. I really like this one a lot and it has now made it into my favorites list. The throw on this is really great and strong. So it is up there with the super throwers. This one is great for summer time or just warmer weather in general. If you don't like citrus then pass this one up but if you don't mind it then give this one a try. It is great! </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #93c47d;">Mojito made my house smell soooo good!!</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Pink Sands:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dark Maroon<br />
Cold Throw: An almost exact dupe of the original Yankme scent, however as is typical with Victoria's dupes this one is much stronger smelling. I get a sweet tropical floral that smells like Awapuhi (Hawaiiain White Ginger), then I get an undertone of creamy coconut, as well as a hint of a watery note. The end result smells like a sweet fruity and floral tropical fragrance. <br />
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Warm Throw: The scent throw on this one was medium average although I do have to say the cold throw was stronger than warm throw. This one is pretty much just a tropical floral with some coconut and a nice watery note to balance it all out. This one is a unique scent for the summer. It isn't too strong smelling, but it does make the room smell nice and pretty. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Amber Romance:</span></strong><br />
Color: Burnt Orange<br />
Cold Throw: I've never smelt the perfume version of this, but it is nice. It's pretty heavy on the warm amber, but I still can sniff out the vanilla and feminine musky tones underneath. This one is like a sensual women's perfume that leans more on the musky side of things. It is definitely perfumey. It is nice for those who like warmer feminine scents that lean a little on the masculine side, while still being girlish. If that makes any sense at all. The amber just gives it this depth while the vanilla gives a slightly sweet touch, and the musk rounds it all out. <br />
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Warm Throw: I stand by my initial description. This one smells exactly the same warmed up as it does on cold only the amber smells a bit warmer. This is just a feminine musky sensual type of perfume that is both a little rich and sweet. The throw on this one was about medium average. I would consider this more of a bedroom scent than a household scent. Still it is nice and great if you like the original fragrance or are just a fan of amber scents in general.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Mango Smoothie:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: This was my free scent shot and I was happy to see it because this has been on my wishlist for awhile now, but never ends up making the final cut. This smells like an authentic mango smoothie. Sometimes "smoothie" scents end up smelling too sweet to be considered a genuine smoothie fragrance, however this is not one of them. It has the tartness of the real fruits blended together, yet at the same time is still juicy and sweet. I get more of the mango and papaya then the peach and lemon, but all the fruits mesh really well together and it does indeed smell like a wax replica of a mango smoothie.<br />
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Warm Throw: Continues to smell just like a real life smoothie. It's semi-sweet juicy and slightly tart just like the real deal. Mango and papaya still make up the majority of the scent but I think the other fruits help round out the fragrance. The scent throw on this one is pretty average. If you like fruity scents, but want a natural smelling scent then give this little guy a try. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">I'll Have What She's Having:</span></strong><br />
Color: Saddle Brown<br />
Cold Throw: This one was created by Jason and it is a mixture of two bakery fan favorites Bear Claws and Chocolate Chip Cookie. I can definitely pick out the Bear Claws over the Chocolate Chip Cookie. I get the rich caramel and fried dough scent. Bear Claws so far is the dominant fragrance. There is a sort of faint background note that is similar to that of Chocolate Chip Cookie on cold throw. I'd say on cold throw alone it smells like a richer more enhanced Bear Claws. It's really yummy and is a heavy bakery scent. <br />
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Warm Throw: This has a stronger scent throw more on the above average side. It continues to be a heavy warm bakery scent, however this one kind of reminded me of like a really yummy baked bread. Not exactly like a real cinnamon bread or zucchinni bread (the real scents not the Victoria fragrances lol) but something close to it. I think the mixture of the fried dough from Bear Claws and the crisp cookie notes from Chocolate Chip Cookie combined to make this like rich delicious baked bread with maybe some caramel on top fragrance. This is just pure bakery goodness. I really liked this one I think it will be great to burn in the colder month's when I'm craving something comforting and warm smelling from the bakery line. I will say though if you can't handle heavy bready bakery notes like Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Zucchinni Bread, or things of that nature then you might not care so much for this one. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Peachy Pink Coral:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dark Raspberry<br />
Cold Throw: I smell both the White Nectarine & Pink Coral and the Blushing Peaches in this. The WN&PC is the main fragrance. I can smell the pink Herbal Essence shampoo fragrance, but at the same time the Blushing Peaches adds a bit more sweetness and depth to the fragrance so the peaches smell less like gummie rings and more on the fruity peachy side. This one is really sweet and girly smelling. Smells like a peach shampoo. <br />
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Warm Throw: The Blushing Peaches half comes out a bit more once warmed so that the peaches are stronger and become the main fragrance with the Herbal Essence shampoo notes moving into the background. You still get both of these great scents however the combine to make one new peachy shampoo like fragrance. The scent throw for this one was pretty average.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Breaking Dawn:</span></strong><br />
Color: Burnt Orange<br />
Cold Throw: Based on the description there is a lot going on in this one scent. However on cold throw I mainly only get a citrusy cleaner note that is very reminiscent of the one found in Butt Naked. It is a very light citrus that's not really orangey or lemony, but a mixture of both and smells somewhat like a light floor cleaner. That is pretty much all I can pick up on cold throw alone. <br />
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Warm Throw: I was a little worried that this would end up being a too complex scent for my nose to handle because of all the fragrances listed on the website's description however that was not the case. This one actually ended up with mainly only three fragrances. The first thing I got was still citrus, but it was made lighter by a bottom note of a slightly earthy scent that smelled like a light tonka bean. The tonka bean and citrus is then rounded out by a breezy ocean air type of fragrance. All the fragrances mix and blend together really well to make a nice light fragrance. This one isn't too citrusy, or too earthy, or too oceany, but a nice balance of all three. I liked this one a lot better than I thought I would. The scent throw is pretty moderate. I think I will like this one more when I am cleaning and want something unique to melt. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #660000;">These were all great scents! All worth trying!</span></strong></td></tr>
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That's all for this month. Unfortunately my blogger has been acting up for some unknown reason. I think it may be mad at me because it refuses to cooperate with me at all. I'm lucky I even got this up. I will try hard to work out our problems though lol so please look back next month for my next review. BTW I'm still working on categorizing all the scents I have tried so it will be easier to find certain descriptions. I just need to sit down and have a serious talk with blogger and why it is being so mean to me lately. Anyways enough rambling for now. I hope some of you guys found this to be helpful. Until next time guys!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-32029178685439315722013-07-24T12:14:00.000-07:002013-07-24T12:14:07.887-07:00CBV Soap Shots Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone here is a short little review of <a href="http://www.candlesbyvictoria.com/cbv/main.html" target="_blank">Candles By Victoria</a>'s new bath & body product called Soap Shots. These are just like their usual scent shots only instead of being filled with scented wax they are filled with scented soap. I have to say I was really excited to see this new addition because I have often eyed Melissa's soaps, however I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy a whole bar if I didn't like the over all formula of the soap itself. Now I can try these little sample soaps that cost the same as a scent shot ($2.00) and see for myself whether I wish to buy the full sized bars. I decided to buy two in some scents that I have had before and really liked. So here are the two soaps that I purchased... <br />
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I really like these two fragrances on their own and I like that they are both different, but feminine and girly smelling all the same. I'm not sure I wanted a soap that smelt like food so I went with these perfumey smelling fragrances. As for the formula on these soaps I have to say that they could be better. I have really dry skin and these just weren't moisturizing enough for me personally. It made my skin feel a little tight after using. The shape of the shots also makes it a little difficult to use. Nothing too bad, but still not the easiest thing to grip on to in the shower. They lather up really nicely though. I had no problems in that area. I could still smell the scent on my skin about an hour after I used it however the scent was kind of faint.<br />
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Personally I will not be using these on my body, however I think they make great hand soaps. That is what I am going to use them for from now on. My skin just needs more moisturizer than these little guys can give. So if you have dry or sensitive skin like me you might want to pass on the soap shots, but if you have regular skin then give them a try and see for yourself if they work for you or not. I think I am going to stick with my staple Fortune Cookie Soaps. Overall these are not bad, but they aren't that great either. I give them a 2.5 stars out of 5. <br />
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Break out the firecrackers and sparklers, July has finally arrived and so has this review! Sorry that it has taken awhile to get this up, but you know how holiday plans go. Can you guys believe that we are half way through the year? It seems crazy to think so much time has past. For me it has been one year exactly since I first discovered Candles By Victoria. That makes this month an extra special month for me. This month's review is mainly filled with summery type scents with a few odds and ends here and there. Without further ado here is this month's scent review... <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Banana Pancake:</span></strong><br />
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Color: Pineapple Yellow</div>
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Cold Throw: OMG this is sooo good! That's the first thing that popped into my head when I smelt this. I really didn't have very high expectations for this one because I figured the banana would be that candy Runt's banana and I wasn't sure I was going to like the pancake element because I figured it would smell bready or yeasty smelling. This doesn't smell like any of those things. This is legit banana pancakes. I get that delicious authentic flapjacks smell that is kind of light and fluffy with a hint of baking cinnamon (not Red Hot) and the slightest drop of maple. (Don't worry syrup haters it is hardly noticeable) I also smell like bakery banana slices mixed into everything. This one is so yummy! It smells just like the comforting breakfast treat it is modeled after. If you wanted a pancake or flapjack smell that didn't smell like maple syrup then you need to try this one out. </div>
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Warm Throw: I continued to really like this one, however it was much better for me on cold throw. When I warmed it up it I found it was a weak scent thrower. I had to use half a shot to be able to smell it and even then it was a barely noticeable. I was a little disappointed by that since it has such a wonderful and delicious cold throw. It has been my experience that the shots are more powerful smelling than the candle forms are, but I think I might try and get this in a mini-jelly jar and hope that it's throw is better. This one is just too yummy not to have in my collection. </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Sea Salt Caramels:</span></strong><br />
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Color: Goldenrod Yellow</div>
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Cold Throw: For those of you who aren't big on overly sweet bakery scents, this is the one for you. This one is a sweet and salty mixture. I get that sweet yet subdued caramel candy sort of scent sprinkled with pure sea salt to take away some of that sweetness. These remind me of the kind that you buy at the fair that come wrapped in those little white wax wrappers. Smells like real sea salted caramels to me. </div>
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Warm Throw: This one was okay, the rich caramel kind of faded a little bit once it was warmed up and the slight sea salt note comes into play even more. Summed up it is a slightly caramel, slightly sea salt with just an average scent throw. If you aren't partial to sweet scents then you will probably like this one a lot since the salty note makes the caramel only semi-sweet. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Strawberry Shortcake:</span></strong></div>
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Color: Dark Raspberry</div>
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Cold Throw: The first thing I smell is a light strawberry jam. I don't get any white frosting at all, but I do get a slight pound cake fragrance sitting in the background. It doesn't really smell like a real strawberry shortcake to me, but it is still yummy smelling. I'd say this is more of a pound cake iced with strawberry jam.</div>
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Warm Throw: The strawberry jam fragrance transformed into more of the authentic strawberry juice that ends up soaking into the pound cake at the bottom of the dish. That was actually all I could smell of this. I didn't smell any pound cake aside from the real strawberry juice smell, nor did I get any whipped cream on top. To me this wasn't really a strawberry shortcake so much as a genuine strawberry juice fragrance. I would have liked to have smelt the pound cake at least. This one wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't what I was expecting. </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Strawberry Taffy:</span></strong><br />
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Color: Dark Maroon</div>
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Cold Throw: This is an interesting strawberry fragrance because it doesn't smell like any of the other strawberry scents I have tried so far. The strawberry in this one is close to Fresh Picked Strawberries, in that it smells like a generic strawberry fragrance, but it isn't as sweet. I wouldn't say this one smells like the candy kind of strawberry taffy, (think strawberry Laffy Taffy) but it almost smells like strawberry salt walter taffy. If it was a little sweeter strawberry I think it could be almost a dead ringer for salt water taffy. But it just isn't sweet or strong enough on the generic strawberry. Still this is an interesting strawberry that is different from most of the others on the list. </div>
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Warm Throw: I stand by my first initial description. This one is a very different strawberry than Victoria's other strawberries. This one is closest to Fresh Picked Strawberries because it is a kind of generic artificial strawberry, but tis one isn't as sweet. This is like a semi-sweet artificial strawbery fragrance with a medium scent throw. It's nice and unique on it's own, but really didn't smell anything like strawberry taffy to me. <br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong><br /></strong><span style="color: #f1c232;"><strong>Summer Sorbet:</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: This is an interesting fruit medley blend. I get the slight hint of melons more like honeydew then cantaloupe. But the usual strong fragrance that comes with melons has been tampered down quite a bit. So it is a more subdued melon. Then I get a tiny splash of citrus like grapefruit maybe. It is all rounded out with a slightly semi-sweet fruit that I can't pinpoint. The description says berries, but I don't get any dark berry smell at all. This is just one of those scents where all the fruits combine to make an entirely new unique fruity fragrance that doesn't exactly smell like any one discernable fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: The berries and melons really come out more once warmed. The melons are sort of like honeydew melons but not as thick as a lot of honeydew scents can be. The berries really tone the strength of the melons down and add more light fruitiness to the mix. The scents just blend together so well to create a totally new fragrance that is light and fruity and really unique. This one is not like a typical fruity blend. In fact this one kind of reminds me of Yankee's Summer Scoops, though I do not know for sure if this is supposed to be a dupe of that or not. The scent throw was about medium average. I feel like this fragrance is easily overlooked. Fruit lovers take notice this is a blend you probably haven't smelt before. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Orange Vanilla:</span></strong> <br />
Color: Yellow Orange<br />
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Cold Throw: It took about a month before this one cured enough to where I wanted it. In the beginning it was more orange juice like than vanilla, but now it is equal parts sweet orange and creamy vanilla. It reminds me of a Dreamsicle only a tad less sweet or ice cream like. This is orange without being a too sharp citrusy orange that I find in like orange juice. I would have liked a bit more vanilla to take it to that Dreamsicle/ Orange Sherbet level, but this one still smells great. If you are a fan of the orange vanilla mixture then you will like this one. </div>
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Warm Throw: As with before I would have liked this one to be a tad bit on the sweeter side, but other than that this was a really nice mild scent. It does indeed continue to smell like a slightly less creamier version of a Dreamsicle. This simple scent combination is really good for breezy summer afternoons when you want something a little sweet, but not overly so in the heat. The scent throw was a little under average, but nothing too weak. If you are using shots you might want to just go ahead and put in half the shot in. </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Carmen Miranda:</span></strong><br />
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Cold Throw: I can immediately pinpoint peaches and oranges in this one. There is also a background of some other mixed fruit, but peach and orange is mainly what I smell. The peach is a fresh peach smell similar to that of Georgia Peach and the orange is a really fresh orange. The mixed fruits in the background are not heavy like the ones in Fruit Salad. They are light and blend together really nicely. This is really juicy and fruity smelling. </div>
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Warm Throw: This one continues to smell exactly the same as it does on cold throw. Peaches and oranges are the main fragrance with just a small background of some other nicely blended fruit. This one is super juicy! I really liked this one and I think if you are a peach or orange lover you will really like this one too. Great for summer fruit lovers too!</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Monkey Juice:</span></strong></div>
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Color: Pineapple Yellow</div>
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Cold Throw: This is a complicated scent. There is alot of scents going on in this little bitty container. I get the bubblegum straight off, but it isn't the Bazooka Joe kind, more like the generic less powerful pink bubblegum type. I also get the candied banana fragrance that is similar to Wonka Runt's candies. Then I get Victoria's kiwi scent. While I like all of those fragrances on their own, I'm not a fan of them mixed all together. They don't blend well in my opinion. It smells like each scent is competing with all of the others. </div>
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Warm Throw: Continued to smell the same once warmed up. There was just too much going on in this fragrance for me. The banana, kiwi, bubblegum combo just does not mix well and it ended up being overly sweet. This one has a really strong scent throw and while I love candy like sweet scents this one is just too much for me personally. I feel like my nose just got bitchslapped by a banana kiwi bubblegum stick. However if you are a candy fan and like super sweet scents then this one is for you. <br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: #660000;"><strong>White Nectarine & Pink Coral:</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: A major fan favorite this one is and I can certainly see why. A lot of people compare this to a pink Herbal Essences shampoo while I've heard others compare this to peach ring gummie candies. Personally I agree whole heartedly with both. This one has a sweet artificial peach gummie candy smell, but it also has a fruity slightly shampoo or soapy note in the background. This is a super pretty fruity/clean/sweet scent. I guess I can see now why those girls in the commercial moan out "Yes, Yes, Yes!" while washing their hair if it smells anything like this. I would love to get this in Melissa's bath products. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: The peach ring scent fades a little and so this one ended up smelling more on the Herbal Essences Shampoo side of things but it still smelt amazing! Such a lovely and unique fruity/clean fragrance. I haven't smelled any other candle fragrance like it anywhere. This one is a strong thrower and is great for any season really. It is kind of girly fruity and fun. This one has made it's way onto my favorites list! </span><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: #660000;">Tropical Kisses:</span></strong>
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Cold Throw: The first thing I smell is peaches and coconut in the top notes. If I sniff a little deeper I can also pick out the pineapples. However I don't get any hint of grapefruit, orange, or apple slices. I like how the peach, pineapple, and coconut all blend together well to create a new scent, yet you can still pick out the individual fruits as well. This one is incredibly fruity and juicy. </div>
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Warm Throw: This is a tropical scent that is on the more lighter side; the scent throw itself is average, but it isn't a heavy smelling scent at all which a lot of tropical scents tend to be. The peach, coconut, pineapple combo blends together to make like a fruity tropical drink smell. You would think that peaches, coconuts, and pineapples being strong scents in general would make this one a fruity punch in the face, but it isn't like that at all. It's really nice, but mild for a tropical scent. A great pick for summer. </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #073763;">Bermuda Triangle:</span></strong><br />
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Color: Cobalt Blue</div>
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Cold Throw: I get a very mixed tropical scent without any hint of the usual culprits which make up most fruity tropical scents like coconut or pineapple. All of the fruits in this one combine and blend together so well that I can't immediately pick out one individual fruit. Normally I can smell a scent and can pick out at least one fruit for sure, but not with this one. I had to look up the description just to see what fruits I was smelling. I can smell the honeydew, but it isn't a super strong melony scent. It mixes well with like a grapefruit note. It's tropical smelling without being too sweet or tart. </div>
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Warm Throw: This is just a really sweet tropical fruity blend without relying on the run of the mill coconut or pineapple fragrances. It's kind of melony without being too strong on the melons with an undercurrent of a blend of mild fruits underneath. The scent throw is right around the medium range and the scent itself isn't in your face tropical. I would recommend this to those who like fruity tropical scents, but are tired of the typical run of the mill coconut and pineapple fragrances. </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Jimmy Buffet:</span></strong><br />
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Cold Throw: It's Five O' Clock Somewhere in Margaritaville... and I bet they probably have a drink that smells like this. This is a wonderful mixture of Pina Colada and Pineapple. It smells like a wonderful tropical drink that one would sip out of a coconut cup with a tiny umbrella on top. I get the creamy milky coconut but there is a little extra kick with the fresh strong pineapples. </div>
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Warm Throw: Personally I like this one better than Pina Colada. The pineapple in this one is strong enough to where it doesn't get swallowed up by the milky coconut. The two scents are equally balanced and the mix together to create a great milky tropical fruity drink. The scent throw was average on this one. Not very strong, but then again not weak. If you like Pina Colada then you will really like this one. It is like Pina Colada's exotic big sister. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #45818e;">And some extra scents...</span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: Another one from Candleman's Closet; which for those who don't know are all "Hush" dupes, only take out the H and add an L. Otherwise known as that company that shall not be named. I'm not exactly sure what this particular scent is supposed to be duping, but I believe it is Snow Fairy. It smells to me very similar to Pink Bubblegum Crush. It has that same artificial syrupy sticky sweetness, however it isn't candy-ish like PBC. It is very sugary sweet and almost girly smelling to me. Once you smell it you can immediately tell is is a signature scent from that company that shall not be named. It is hard to describe but for those of you who have smelt a few of the Hush products or even just smelled a lot of Candleman's Closet, you can instantly tell what that certain undefinable note is that almost all their scents seem to have. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Okay I lied, this one is definitely candy-ish. It isn't a fruity kind of candy more like a sugary sweet plain ribbon candy. It's a very light candy sweetness that is somewhat girly and lovely. I burned this while I was working (I'm a nanny) and it was a hit with the kids. The scent throw is just average, but it's really good if you like really sweet candy fragrances like Pink Bubblegum Crush.
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<strong><span style="color: #45818e;">Lighthouse Point:</span></strong><br />
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Cold Throw: To me this smells like a men's aftershave so I can see why the description talks about sailors and feeling the wind and sea on their faces. I smell some oceany based men's type of cologne. It just has this coolness to it with a hint of sea air and ocean waves. I can see this being either a men's shaving cream, aftershave gel, or even just a men's cologne. As far as masculine scents go this one is pretty nice. It isn't overpowering which I really like. It reminds me of a sexy lifeguard running in slow motion down the beach, carrying a boogie board, with the wind whipping his hair back. (Oh, was that a Baywatch reference?)</div>
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Warm Throw: Yep this one is definitely a more "masculine" fragrance. It continued to smell just like an aftershave or men's cool water cologne. There was however the tiniest sharpness to it that only came out once melted. I want to say it was a little spice, but there was nothing remotely cinnamon or clove or any of the usual spices about it. Not sure what it was but it added just a little sharp kick underneath the cool oceany men's cologne smell. This one was a strong thrower but I didn't find the cologne to be too overwhelming like some kind of perfume/cologne fragrances can be. Smells masculine and kind of sexy to me. Not sure I would want to burn this a lot, but hey I still like it. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Put A Ring On It: </span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Raspberry </span><br />
Cold Throw: Unlike what the description says, this does not smell edible in the least. In fact this smells sort of like a very musky women's perfume. I don't really smell any fruits or greenery or chocolate in this at all. All I smell is like a dry florally top note with a background of heavy musk. I can pick out the jasmine and violet but they are what make up that "dry" floral note. This one isn't bad if you like deeper muskier women's perfume type of scents. <br />
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Warm Throw: Holy smokes is this one a strong scent thrower! It filled up my entire downstairs area in about thirty minutes and I only used a forth of the scent shot. That being said this one is a musky women's perfume fragrance through and through. I mainly smelled the jasmine with just a hint of the violets in the background coupled with a lot of feminine musk. This would be great for those of you who like muskier jasmine perfumes. However, I am not one of those people and this one was just too much for my stingy nose. I think I will just listen to the song alone from now on without melting the scent shot. <br />
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That's it for this month's scent review. Last month I asked about making a scent directory for all the scents that I have reviewed so far in an alphabetical and categorial list. I am currently working on getting that up for you guys. It may take a few more months because I am not only re-documenting all of the reviews I'm also burning some of the scents over again just to make sure that I have officially past the curing times on some of them. I want to make the reviews as accurate as I can so that may take some time to get up for you guys. Anyways I hope you enjoyed this little review and I will return next month with new scents to review for you all. Take care guys and don't forget the SPF!!</div>
QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-58155129363860463682013-06-21T11:22:00.000-07:002013-06-21T11:22:14.531-07:00Fortune Cookie Soap Scent Review: Summer 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">FCS has finally launched their summer line!</span></strong></td></tr>
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I finally received my <a href="http://www.fortunecookiesoap.com/" target="_blank">Fortune Cookie Soap</a> order. I placed an order the night they launched their summer line and I'm really lucky that I ordered then because a few of the products have already sold out. Don't fear though they will restock them as soon as they can so the rest of you can also enjoy them. In my typical fashion I ordered 2 of the body butter sample packs so that I could test out each scent before committing to the full products. FCS released 8 new scents for the summer so I have them all here to describe for you guys. So let's get started... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">The first pack along with my free sample of bar soap.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #e06666;">One In A Melon:</span></strong><br />
Color: Bright Vivid Pink<br />
Scent: This smells IDENTICAL to a watermelon Jolly Rancher! It is unbelievable how authentic it is. If any of you have tried Zombie Treats from last year's Halloween Soap Box, you will have probably heard how that was often described as smelling like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. Well FCS has upped their game because this is the genuine article of watermelon Jolly Rancher dupes. It smells like I could actual bite into it. Super sweet watermelon hard candy fragrance right here. I think this might be my favorite scent out of the bunch this season. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Aquaholic:</span></strong><br />
Color: Teal Blue Green<br />
Scent: This is an interesting mixture of pina colada and sun tan lotion with a faint background of what the beach smells like to me. The strength of the sun tan lotion smell is balanced out with the tropical and creamy pina colada mix. I get also get this very faint like sea salt air that keeps the scent from being to strong or too sweet. This is the perfect beach scent. It has everything that makes me want to sit in the sand on the beach and sip a cold fruity drink. I have to say this scent surprised me on how much I like it. I usually am not huge on pina colada or sun tan lotion type fragrances, but there is something about this that just works for me. If this were an actual SPF lotion I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. This is perfect for you beach lovers!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">What? It's Five O' Clock Somewhere!: </span></strong><br />
Color: Cotton Candy Blue<br />
Scent: This is supposed to smell like a fruity cocktail and it does. I can pick out a slight pineapple and maybe a small splash of some creamy coconut. However they aren't the main notes of the fragrance. This mainly just smells like a really well blended blue summer time cocktail. It is nice and sweet and a little fruity. I will say though that since my free sample was in this fragrance only in the bar soap that the body butter has a tad weaker scent than the bar soap has. The bar soap just has much more of a clearer and stronger scent. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Body Shot:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pinkish Purple<br />
Scent: This is supposed to smell like raspberry lemonade and that's pretty much what it smells like. I think it is a bit heavier on the lemonade than the raspberry. This smells like a tall glass of the actual drink. I get the crisp fresh squeezed lemons with water and I also get the sweet hint of raspberries mixed all in there. I like this one, it isn't my personal favorite just because there are others in this line that I like best, but I will certainly be using this baby up. If you are a sweet lemon fan or really just looking for a unique summer scent than give this one a shot. (pun intended)<br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><strong>Where The Sun Don't Shine:</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Pale Pastel Yellow</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Scent: A yummy blend of tropical coconut and bananas. This one is really nice for the summer. The two scents are equally balanced so you get both the creamy coconut and the sweet banana. I like the banana in this because it doesn't smell like that Runts candy banana. Instead it smells like a real mashed up banana mixed with some creamy delicious coconut. This smells like something I would either like to eat, or slather all over my body like a sunscreen. I'm really loving this one right now! </span></span><br /><br />
<strong><span style="color: #e69138;">Do You Salsa Or Mango?:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pastel Neon Orange<br />
Scent: You know it is funny when my mother and I first smelt this we both came to an agreement that it reminded us of those orange marshmallows you get on Halloween that are shaped like peanuts. I still stand by that description even though individually I can pick out the island mango with a hint of the lime, but honestly if I didnt know what was in this I would just think it smelt like a sweet orange peanut marshmallow. I know that sounds incredibly weird, believe me, but the mango in this isn't a sharp juicy mango it leans on the candy sweet side and I don't know what cilantro and chile smell like together on their own, but this scent is all light sweetness. I totally was not expecting this to smell like it does. Having said that however I actually like the scent even though I despise the peanut marshmallows to eat. Very nice and unique scent from FCS however I think people would like it more if it were re-named and added to the Halloween Soap Box. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Ice</span> <span style="color: #ea9999;">Cream</span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">,</span> </span><span style="color: #783f04;">You</span> <span style="color: #ea9999;">Scream</span><span style="color: #ffd966;">:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Off White</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Scent: Waffle cones...that is the first thing that comes to mind. This smells EXACTLY like a waffle cone that you put ice cream in. In fact I think the name and description on the site fits this to a T. I get a very authentic ice cream cone scent with neapolitan ice cream fragrance. Like I can smell the smooth vanilla/light strawberry/creamy chocolate ganache mixture in this. I will warn you this is a super sugary sweet fragrance so if you can't handle really food like sugary scents then I would say you might want to pass on this one. For everyone else though this is truly a fun and different twist on summer time scents. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Mother Pucker: </span></strong><br />
Color: Lime Green<br />
Scent: This has been described as a lemon PEZ candy type of fragrance and I can agree to that only I would say it is more lemon smelling than it is candy like. There is this fresh zest lemon, with a slight almost clean smell that I'm guessing comes from the garden mint, and then there is this tiny hint of sweetness that keeps the scent from being too sharp like a sour lemon. This is a cool light lemon scent that is creative and interesting for summer. This is for you lemon lovers or for those of you who don't like too sweet fragrances and instead prefer more natural crisp and fresh fragrances. I can appreciate this one for what it is however I'm not big on lemon scents personally and I'm more into sweeter things so this one was probably my least favorite of the entire line, but I still liked this one. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0c343d;">I love all the scents from this release!</span></strong></td></tr>
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I have to say I liked this summer line a lot better than last summer's line, which is saying something because I really loved Pool Party, Summer Sweet Tea, and Pinky Swear. This launch however just seemed to have scents that were for everyone. There was sugary sweet Ice Cream, You Scream for food lovers, Mother Pucker for more fresh and natural scent lovers, of course there were the tropical fruity smells that are a must for this time of the year, and then there was even beachy and candy like scents. I have to say I just think the scents this time around were so creative and different while still staying in the seasonal bracket. Usually there is at least one scent that I don't like in all of the seasonal launches, however there wasn't a one scent in this line that I wouldn't use. They are all pretty great fragrances. I have to give FCS a round of applause for releasing a truly great batch of scents for the summer. I definitely recommend that you guys give a few of these a try because honestly these are just a great collection of fragrances. Anyways that's all for this season's scent reviews. If you liked this review then check back in fall when I will do another review of the fall launch. Until then take care everybody and don't forget the SPF!!<br />
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<br />QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-53446765344772042502013-06-01T09:06:00.000-07:002013-06-01T09:06:38.826-07:00How To Be A Tart Breaker...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">Heeyyy sexy ladies...and gentlemen.</span></strong></td></tr>
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June is finally here and boy has it been a busy summer for CBV. They recently released a plethora of new scents including a new luxury spa fragrance line. Not to mention all the additions they've made with the tart pops, gelato wax, cubed melts, and all the new super cute candle forms to choose from. Melissa has also added I believe three new soap forms, including the new soap shots which are like scent shots only with soap. They certainly have been on a roll lately. Sadly, I had ordered this batch way before those came out so you won't see any of the brand spanking new scents in this review, but I just took advantage of today's sale to get some of the new scents and also two soap shots. In the meantime here is this month's review for you guys...<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Apple Cobbler:</span></strong><br />
Color: Saddle Brown<br />
Cold Throw: I can definitely tell that this is a Macintosh apple. I get the fresh crisp Macintosh apple smell mixed with sweet baking cinnamon. Not that infamous Red Hot cinnamon. I wouldn't really say this is a cobbler fragrance though because so far I smell nothing that suggests any kind of dough, or crust, or crisp for that matter. It is just a really fresh sweet apple cinnamon fragrance. This is a bakery type scent, but it is really light compared to say the heavy fragrances of Spiced Apple Pie or Apple Pie Ala Mode which are thick on the cinnamon. This one is more refreshing and sweeter smelling. That's not to say that the scent throw is weak. It is right in the medium range. <br />
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Warm Throw: I was hoping that this one would be my new favorite apple cinnamon bakery scent and so far it is! Now I will say that this really doesn't smell exactly like apple cobbler to me, because the apple in this is a fresh red apple and not a glazed bakery apple scent. And it isn't too heavy on the cinnamon making this one really light and fresh smelling in comparison to other typical apple cinnamon scents. The crust, fried dough, or crisp fragrance continued to be MIA though. It really is just a crisp red apple with sweet baking cinnamon scent. However I still really loved this one. It is great for the summer when you want a bakery type apple scent but don't want to melt anything to foody or heavy smelling. I'm a huge apple lover so that could be why I like this one so much. I would say if you were expecting a true apple cobbler fragrance then try something other than this one, but if you enjoy apple fragrances in general then this one will make a nice addition to your collection. I think I'm going to give Baked Apple Strudel a try next...<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Granny's Pie Crust:</span></strong><br />
Color: Saddle Brown. <br />
Cold Throw: I will be honest and say that I didn't know exactly what to expect with this one. This one seems to be in just about everyone's favorites, but I held off on trying it because I didn't really want just a plain flakey pie crust scent. However I was assured by many people that this fragrance had more to it than just that. Now that I have it in my possession I can say that they were right. I do smell a sweet baked pie crust, but it isn't as yeasty or as doughy smelling as I was thinking it would be. This one is super yummy and it has an almost sugary smell baked into the crust. I like that this one isn't buttery smelling because I'm not fond of butter fragrances. It isn't heavy or thick smelling like I feel some bakery scents can tend to come off as. I can see what all the hype is about now. It is a delicious sweet and sugary baked pie crust that is more than just your one-demensional store bought crust smell. <br />
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Warm Throw: I'm so glad I decided to stop resisting against the masses and instead joined them in their love of GPC. It is absolutely devine! As far as bakery scents go this one is more mild in it's fragrance but boy is it something special. This one is a very comforting baked pie crust that is sweet without being too sweet. There is absolutely no hint of Victoria's butter smell which is great for me since I dont particularly care for butter fragrances. This one smells like true baked pie crust without smelling like yeasty bread or a flakey pastry. So delicious! If you haven't tried this one yet then you NEED to NOW! Resistance is futile! Join the GPC groupies!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Chocolate Orange:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: This smells EXACTLY like those chocolate oranges that you can buy in the candy isle at the store. They are shaped like oranges, but are purely made of dark chocolate with hints of orange flavoring. You have to hit them on something hard to crack them and then they come out in pieces like orange peels. You know what I'm talking about? That's what these smell like. Like pure rich dark chocolate mixed with sweet oranges. I really love that this smells like REAL dark chocolate and not that artificial fake "chocolate" smell that you get a lot in other fragrances. This is so good!<br />
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Warm Throw: Unfortunately for me the dark chocolate fragrance that I liked so much turned more into a milk chocolate. Not a bad milk chocolate, I just prefer dark chocolate. So for everybody else that is probably no big deal. I found that the chocolate was a tiny bit more dominant than the orange. The yummy citrus smell was kind of pushed into the background a bit. Still this one was really good and it did continue to smell like a chocolate orange. Much to my relief the chocolate continued to smell like actual chocolate as opposed to it's artificial fragrance counterpart. This was a really mild scent. It was sweet without being too sweet and it was a rather subdued fragrance so it filled the room without being obtrusive. Definitely smells just like it is advertised. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Biscotti: </span></strong><br />
Color: Buttermilk White<br />
Cold Throw: A wild cherry almond has appeared! This was my free scent shot of the order. It smells kind of like an actual biscotti, but the more it cures (it has had about three weeks to cure) the more I smell a cherry almond note. It has this really rich heavy cream fragrance mixed with a crispy cookie note that is similar to the one in Chocolate Chip Cookie, but sadly the faint hint of cherry almond kind of ruins it a bit. It almost smells like a less sweet sugar cookie, but with that notorious cherry almond lurking in the background. I still like it despite the cherry almond note. <br />
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Warm Throw: The creamy and crispy cookie notes do come more into play once warmed up and it does tone down the cherry almond fragrance, however the infamous cherry almond smell is still noticeable. If cherry almond doesn't bother you then you wont mind it because it sort of blends in with the creamy and crisp cookie smell, but if you can't stand even the smallest trace of cherry almond I would say you should pass on this one. I personally don't mind the cherry almond notes too much so this one was a nice bakery scent for me. <br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Flower Bomb:</span></strong><br />Color: Blush Pink<br />Cold Throw: One of the newer editions to the CBV fragrance family. This is a dupe of the Viktor & Rolf perfume of the same name. This is a very floral feminine perfume fragrance. There is a mixture of florals so no real distict flower comes to mind. It isn't a thick cloying floral or those old woman type of florals that can be found in a lot of women's perfumes. The florals are kind of on the lighter and slightly sweeter side. There is a tiny undercurrent of feminine musk, but it isn't heavy smelling, just enough to really give the scent some depth really. This is a very pretty perfume fragrance that I think is probably most appealing to 18-35 year olds. <br /><br />Warm Throw: I love how this one didn't turn into a too heavy floraly or perfumey fragrance when it was melted. It stayed as a nice light and slightly sweet floral perfume. I had never smelt the Viktor & Rolf perfume before this and being an avid floral hater I didn't have very high expectations when I ordered this. However I'm glad I gave it a shot (pun intended) because this is a very pretty soft woman's perfume. I love that it doesn't smell too thick or overwhelming. This is a truly beautiful scent that I can see myself getting in Melissa's bath products if they become available. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">Wedding Day:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pearl White<br />
Cold Throw: I've smelt a few Yankee Candles in my day, but I haven't smelt this particular fragrance so I honestly cannot say whether or not this an exact dupe. What I can tell you is that this is a majorly floral fragrance. After the first sniff of pure florals, I can immediately pick out rose in the middle notes. This smells like a giant boquet of white and pink flowers to me. I can totally see why it is named Wedding Day, because it is like very girly flowers. Now ya'll probably know already that my analogies often go into crazy territory, but for some reason this also brings to mind like a lush women's dressing room at like an expensive boutique. For realz, I smell expensive feminine flowers.<br />
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Warm Throw: A little over average scent thrower. It continues to smell like a very feminine type of floral boquet. I asked my mother what she thought it smelt like and she agreed with me that it smells like a women's dressing room in an upscale store. While I am not a big floral lover I thought that this was a nice pretty scent. It didn't give me a headache nor did I find it cloying despite the pure floral fragrance. If you are looking for a scent to make your house smell soft and distinctly feminine then this is the one for you if you don't mind florals.. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Cantaloupe Lily:</span></strong><br />
Color: Bright Orange<br />
Cold Throw: I want to like this one so much more than I do. I like cantaloupe fragrances and the few of the floral fragrances that I do like all have lillies in them somewhere so it should stand to reason that I would like this one. Sadly, the strength of the melon and lily is too overwhelming for my nose. I get equal parts of the cantaloupe and the lily, but the combination of these two particular fragrances just doesn't sit right with my nose. This is on the stronger side of scent throws. The lillies are just too strong and cloying for my sensitive nose. If you don't have a problem with stronger or thicker smelling florals then you might just like this one. However I would have preffered the cantaloupe to be the main fragrance with just a slight touch of lily instead of them being even. <br />
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Warm Throw: Super strong scent thrower alert! Unfortunately for me however this scent isn't one that I wanted to be a strong thrower. The cantaloupe is really juicy and fresh smelling which I like, but the lilly is way too strong of a floral for me. The combined scents actually ended up smelling like overly ripe fruits to the point where it smelt just a smidge rotten. The two scents continue to be balenced evenly, but this one just wasn't for me. I would use caution in melting this one if you are sensitive to florals. I can see those that aren't bothered by strong florals really liking this one though. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Field Of Dreams:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dandelion Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: No. That was the first thought that came into my head when I smelt this. I am not much on outdoorsy type of fragrances and this one is chock full of things I don't like. It smells like dried up grass not fresh cut grass, and some other kind of thick green plant that I don't care for...Gardenia maybe? This one lacks any kind of fresh air notes to give your nose a reprieve from the heavy earthy grass smell. It is kind of like pure grass, dirt, and gardenia. I can't even... No. Just plain no in my books. "If you build it they will come..." but I highly doubt that they will stay if you burn this. <br />
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Warm Throw: Okay, so this one was MUCH better once it was melted. It ended up smelling like grass to me. Not fresh cut grass or dead grass as it did before, but just normal grass. I can see why it is named after a baseball movie, because this one instantly reminded me of when I used to play softball and how after a really hard practice I would just pass out and lie in the grass for ten minutes. It smells like healthy growing normal grass on a sunny day. The scent throw was much milder and more subtle than it was cold. When it was in the container it was like being punched in the nose by the strength of the scent, but luckily once warmed that was not the case. So despite my initial hatred of this scent, I actually don't think it is too bad. I can see how a lot of other people might enjoy this one, especially those who have men around who hate girly smelling things. Not a repurchase for me, but if you like nature smelling scents that aren't too powerful then this one should be on your list. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Probably the closest thing to my actual face when I smelt the last 2.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Raspberry White Mocha Latte:</span></strong><br />
Color: Dark Raspberry<br />
Cold Throw: This is one of the sweeter coffee scents that I have tried. The sweet raspberry which is very similar to Victoria's Raspberry Guava is the dominant fragrance. However there is a creamier base which I am guessing is the combination of the chocolate and the vanilla from the Frenchville Coffee. The actual coffee fragrance is blended in really well with the rest of the scents to where it becomes a part of each of the indiviual fragrances. If you want more than just your typical coffee fragrances then check this little guy out. <br />
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Warm Throw: This was a bit more sweet raspberry than it was coffee, but it was still a wonderful fragrance. The raspberry mixed with the vanilla to become even richer and creamier. Then there was a faint background of coffee that added depth to the scent and kept it from being too sweet. The scent throw was pretty average, but the scent itself was really great. I would say that if you aren't much of a fan of the strong coffee scents then this one would be up your alley because it is really sweet with just a touch of coffee.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Cherry Fizzy Pop:</span></strong><br />
Color: Black Cherry Red<br />
Cold Throw: This smells straight up like Cherry 7-Up. It is a strong artificial cherry soda smell. You do get the wonderful carbonation from the Fizzy Pop, but the sweet cherry syrup (Not at all medicinal) is the main fragrance. It also kind of reminds me of the Twist N Peel Cherry Twizzlers too, only with added bubbles. It is a sweet and simple fragrance.<br />
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Warm Throw: Super strong scent thrower! I hadn't even lit this one and just put a fourth of it in my tart warmer and I could already sort of smell it from a few feet away. Of course once I melted it, it filled the entire room and lingered. It remains true to it's scent on cold throw. It's a strong artificial sweet cherry with a hint of carbonation underneath. The cherry syrup (Again nothing like cough syrup) is really the main scent, but you can still smell the fizzy in the undercurrents. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Orange Cream Soda:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: First things first: this does not smell anything like real orange cream soda. I have let this one cure for over a month and a half now and so far what it smells like is a very thick orange with a slightly I want to say musky undertone. Though musky isn't the right word for it, but I can't think of anything else better to describe it. The orange in this one isn't one that is refreshing or very citrusy. I'm guessing Fizzy Pop is in this but I don't smell any carbonation or get any tingly bubbles. It is a little disappointing to be honest. It doesn't smell like how I expected...not even in the ball park really. <br />
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Warm Throw: I was really hoping that some carbonation or fizzy fragrance would magically appear once warmed, sadly that did not happen in this case. The musky orange continued to be the main fragrance however the weirdest thing happened and I swear my mother and I both smelt maple syrup in the base notes. It was so odd. While I was sitting in the room when it was melting I mainly smelt the musky orange and that was it, but then when I went outside to get something and came back into the living room the first thing I smelt was maple syrup. My mother then came downstairs and asked what I was burning. I told her Orange Cream Soda and she said, "Huh. It smells like syrup to me." I don't know if I got a dud and like maybe an accident happened to where some syrupy scent got mixed in with my shot or what. All I know is that this one was a medium scent thrower and I did not care for the musky orange/maple syrup fragrance. <br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Pink Bubblegum Crush:</span></strong><br />Color: Blush Pink<br />Cold Throw: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is supposed to be a dupe of Candy Fluff from that company that shall not be named. This is a really sweet artificial bubblegum syrup frangrance. It really does smell like the blue bubblegum syrup that they pour over snowcones. The bubblegum in this fragrance does not smell like Victoria's Bubblegum which smells like Bazooka Joe. This bubblegum is just more like a syrup artifically flavored to smell like bubblegum. This one is really nice to those of you who like sugary sweet candy like fragrances. <br /><br />Warm Throw: This smells like a sticky sweet artificially flavored syrup. I didn't find it sickeningly sweet, but it is more on the candy like sweet side of things. Kayla Kristine over on The Poring Pot once described this to me as smelling like a Pixie Stick and I have to agree. While I am the first to say I do not particularly care for "dry powdery" notes in most of CBV's fragrances, I do like it in this one because it is very faint. The dry note smells more like candy powder kind of like a Pixie Stick or those Fun Dips. The scent throw was a little bit over average.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Womanizer:</span></strong><br />
Color: Tomato Red<br />
Cold Throw: This is an oceany type of fragrance. I smell like a crisp ozone-y sea air smell, with an undercurrent of some fresh green smelling plant. It does have the slightest touch of sweetness in there, but not enough to where I can discern what fruit it comes from.This reads more like a clean air freshener type of fragrance to be honest. I consider this scent more for bathrooms than I would a living room or bedroom. It is still nice though. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one came out more perfumey smelling once it was warmed up. Despite being a pretty strong scent thrower, the perfume notes weren't heavy or cloying. It remained a crisp almost oceany sweet smell. I actually like this one more when it's warmed up because it is kind of an all in one fragrance. It has notes of fresh ocean air, the faintest whiff of mild greenery, some soft sweetness, and of course a slight undertone of a clean smelling woman's perfume. I melted this one on a nice breezy sunny afternoon while I had my windows opened halfway and it made for the perfect melting atmosphere. I recieved a lot of compliments on how fresh and good my house smelt. <span style="color: black;"></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;">I really enjoyed the two truly unique scents above. </span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fruit Salad:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: Does indeed smell like a fruit salad only I would say it is a little heavy on the fruits. I really can't pick out individual fruit notes, because they all meld and blend into a strong fruity smell. I do smell something similar, but not quite like Marshmallow Ambrosia in the basenotes. I'm guessing it is supposed to be the whipped cream, but it doesn't really smell much like real whipped cream or even just plain cream for that matter. It does have this almost airy sweetness to it though. <br />
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Warm Throw: It is definitely Marshmallow Ambrosia that I smell in the background. It becomes a bit more pronounced when melted, but the mixed fruit smell is still the main fragrance. I would say I got a tiny bit more of an orange scent out of this one as opposed to all the other blended fruity smells, but this one still comes off as a fruit medley with a hint of marshamallow ambrosia. The scent throw ranged in the meduim average to me. This one wasn't bad, but I prefer Exotic over this one just because the mixed fruity notes aren't so thick or heavy and it doesn't have the ambrosia in it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">It was nice...bu Exotic is better.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Go-Go Juice:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: There is a lot of love going on for this particular creation right now and I can see why. This is a combination of Mango Sorbett and Strawberry Margarita. The Strawberry Margarita is the dominant scent for me, but I still can smell the Mango Sorbett in the base notes. This is a super juicy smelling fragrance. You get cool strawberries mixed with a faint sweet mango. This one just screams summertime to me. It smells like a fruity mixed drink that you would sip by the pool. </span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: This continued to be a sweet juicy strawberry scent with an undertone of mango. This is a sweet fruity scent that has a marginal bit over average scent throw. This one reminds me of a girlie fruity umbrella drink. It is great for those hot summer days when you want something sweet and fruity, but want to keep things simple. A must have for the summer! </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #073763;">Barefoot In Blue Jeans:</span></strong><br />
Color: Navy Blue <br />
Cold Throw: This is an incredibly unique mixture of Sexy In Stilettoes and Blue Sugar Cotton Candy. You can immediately smell the cotton candy, but it is anchored down with a soft feminine perfume type of fragrance. This one is sweet without going into sickenigly sweet territory. I was worried this was going to be too strong or thick smelling for me considering it is two perfume fragrances mixed together, but my fears were completely unfounded. Despite the odd mixture they blend amazingly well together and it isnt't too powerful or perfumey smelling. I like that this is feminine without being too frilly smelling. This may be ridiculous, but this to me is something a tomboy would wear and smell great. (My analogies I know...) What I mean by that is it is feminine without being too sweet, or fruity, or flowery. I have to give it to Deb, she sure does know how to mix em and name em!<br />
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Warm Throw: I continued to really like this one because it stayed pretty much the same once warmed up. The only downside was that the scent throw was a little on the weaker side. I might have to put in half a shot when melting this one next time. It still smells to me like a pretty perfume that a tomboy would wear, just because it is perfumey without being too girly or frilly smelling. It is kind of a less in your face type of women's perfume. I really liked this one and am thinking about maybe ordering some of Melissa's bath products in this scent. I can see why there is so much love for this one. Definitely reccomend! <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Ai Tori:</span></strong><br />
Color: Crayola's Razzmatazz<br />
Cold Throw: For those of you who may be confused by the strange sounding name let me explain how clever it actually is. Ai means Love in Japanese and Tori means Bird. So Ai Tori together means Love Bird in Japanese. The mixture of this scent is Love Birds and Tokyo Spring. You can see now why it's named in Japanese and what it means. Now that we've cleared that up let me tell you about the scent. I get equal parts of the Love Birds and Tokyo Springs. You get that fruity almost creamy quality that Love Birds has, but you also get that sweeter melony floral that comes in Tokyo Springs. The final result ends up smelling like a florally and fruity feminine perfume. The scent throw cold is decently strong too. <br />
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Warm Throw: I smell more of Tokyo Springs in this one then I do Love Birds. It is very much a floral smelling woman's perfume type of fragrance. It definitely still retains some of the Love Birds, but I would say this is more like Tokyo Springs 2.0. I get the thick melon sweet florals from Tokyo Springs mixed with an almost creamy undertone. This one is super girly smelling and has an above average scent throw. I would say if you didn't care for Tokyo Springs, then more than likely you won't care for this either. However if you liked Tokyo Springs you will probably really like this one. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>All the Customer Creations smelt awesome!</strong></td></tr>
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That's it for this month's review. I hope some of you found it helpful if not at least a little amusing. I was thinking of maybe making a giant collection of all the scent reviews I've already done and compiling them together in alphabetical order and category order just like how they are listed on the drop down menu on the site. That way if you guys were looking for a certain scent you could just go down to that page here and find my review on it. I know I rely heavily on the CBV Browser but sadly it is out of date and some scents have no reviews at all. Since I am currently on a quest to try every single CBV fragrance I thought it would be a good idea to maybe chronicle all my discoveries here on this blog. Like maybe making a collective scent database of my own personal findings only doing it in a way that is easy for you guys to look up certain scents as well. What do you think? Would you be interested in something like that? Just let me know what you think guys. It is still in the thought process for now. Anyways enjoy your summer guys and I will see you next month!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-36619911508235357402013-05-05T09:51:00.001-07:002013-05-05T09:51:56.116-07:00Nail Polish Challenge Week 31: The Final Challenge!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: cyan;">It's the very last challenge!</span></strong></td></tr>
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I feel so accomplished! I actually completed 31 weeks of this! On one hand I am proud of myself for actually sticking to this and doing it every single week. I'm also happy that it is finally over so that from now on I can do whatever I want without having to stick to a theme, but on the other hand I'm a little sad to see it all end. I've devoted half a year to this little project so it has kind of become a routine for me and it has also challenged me and improved my nail art skills by a marginal bit. Oh, my conflicted feelings... But all things must come to an end. So for this final nail challenge the theme is to re-create your favorite challenge! Honestly, I don't have a favorite theme although I do have a favorite nail design. (*cough* My cityscape nails for artwork week *cough*) Instead I chose to do a mixture of re-doing both gradient week (that was a fail of epic proportions) and tutorial week (since I rushed through that one). Without further ado here is the final nail challenge... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Ombre Sunset Forest Nails</span></strong></td></tr>
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I followed SimpleNailArtDesigns's tutorial on Youtube to create this. For the base coat for the gradient to stick to I just used one coat of Zoya's Bela. Then on a make-up sponge I used Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear Hard As Nails in Blue It, Avon's Orange Creamsicle, and Avon's Sunshine. I just dabbed my nail to create the ombre. Then with a toothpick dipped in China Glaze's Liquid Leather I patiently added the ground and trees. Finally I just sealed it all in with my trust NYC Long Wearing Extra Shiny Top Coat. Viola! Tutorial completed! That finishes the final nail polish challenge. I might put together a collective post of every single week just like a re-cap. It will depend on how much free time I have. Anyways it has been an interesting and fun ride and I thank you all for sticking with me. I suggest you guys try this out. Obviously I have no nail art skills at all, but doing this challenge has really shown me new and creative designs that even I can do. You would be surprised at how easy some things are. Thanks again for everything guys! QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-70183018933441305542013-05-01T03:45:00.000-07:002013-05-01T03:45:31.965-07:00Don’t Go Breaking My Tart <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Welcome back everyone!</span></strong></td></tr>
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Is it May already? Is it me or is this year passing by just as quickly (if not more) as last year? Luckily though summer is just around the bend so it is time to dust off all of those fun summer fragrances sitting in the back of your CBV stash. This round of shots found a few new top favorites for me and a lot of other great scents that are perfect for the warmer weather. As always though I have to start off with the bakery category...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">I've got six bakery scents for you this month.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Get Me S'more: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Milk Chocolate Brown</span><br />
Cold Throw: Another flawless food to fragrance scent. This smells EXACTLY like real s'mores. I can perfectly smell all three of the scent combinations. I can pick out the crumbly graham crackers and the fluffy marshmallows all coated with gooey milk chocolate. I have to say this is probably the realest smelling chocolate I've smelt to date. I normally dislike most chocolate type fragrances. To me they all have the same artificial "this is chocolate like but not really chocolate" smell. This one however smells like a real milk chocolate Hersheys bar. Buyer beware this may give you one hell of a s'mores craving...<br />
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Warm Throw: I have to say I liked this one a smidge better on the cold throw only because the scents were so easy to individually pick out, but once it's melted I mainly get graham crackers and marshmallows with the chocolate moving to the background. I'm still able to smell all of the scents, but they aren't as clear as they were on cold throw. That being said though it still is a perfect s'more scent with a pretty decent throw. I'm not a big fan of camping, (too much bugs and dirt) but I am a big fan of campfires and s'mores. This scent takes away all of the downsides of sitting outdoors and eating empty calories while still giving me that much needed s'mores kick.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Bear Claws: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: black;">Color: Caramel Brown</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: This one smells like a donut shop to me. In fact it smells just like the local favorite donut shop we have here in my hometown that I absolutely adore. The main scent contributor is thick rich caramel. Following that up is a yummy fried dough fragrance and then there at the very bottom you get a slight nutty smell. I'm not a fan of nut type fragrances but I don't mind it at all in this one since it's not the main scent and just kind of like a nice after thought. I've never had a bear claw persay, but I'm willing to bet this smells just like it or something very close to it. Smells like a delicious breakfast treat. </span></span><span style="color: #783f04;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Delicious! That's what I would use to sum up this fragrance. It continued to smell as yummy as it did on cold throw. The fried dough was subtle and mixed really well with the rich warm caramel and the nutty scent continued to be a background player so it only enhanced the wonderful gooey breakfast treat smell. The throw was very good as well. I only used 1/4 a shot and it filled up the entire downstairs space.This one was a big hit with everyone in the house. I will be repurchasing this one soon. Homer Simpson would probably be eating the wax if he could. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Cinnamon Raisin Bread: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="color: black;">Color: Licorice Brown (So dark it almost looks black)</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: Smells legit to me. I get cinnamon and while it is that red hot type of cinnamon it isn't standout strong like the red hot type usually is. The sweet baked bread fragrance really tampers it down nicely. I also get a hint of raisins there on the "edges" of the overall scent though I can't tell the raisin scent apart from the strength of the cinnamon sweet bread. It is a heavy bakery scent that's for sure.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: The cinnamon in this one is very toned down by the sweetness of the bread. In fact it almost loses that "red hot" harshness. The bread smell isn't too yeasty like some of Victoria's other bread scents, so that is nice. It mainly smells like spiced bread to me with maybe a tiny pinch of raisins in the undertones. The scent throw on this one is decently strong. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pumpkin Pie Spice:</span></strong><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Pumpkin Orange</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: I wouldn't say this one smells like pumpkin pie spice, more like just pumpkin spice. It is most certainly a pumpkin cinnamon clovey fragrance, but it lacks that really thick creamyness that would make it pumpkin pie smelling to me. The cinnamon is the "red hot" kind of smelling cinnamon, but it isn't too bad. It mixes well with the richness of the heavy pumpkin and the baking spice of the cloves. This is more of a fall fragrance to me, but my mother LOVES pumpkin scents so she burns them all year round. Which is why I'm melting this in the summer. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Not so much pumpkin pie, more like spiced pumpkin. This one was lacking the richness or the creaminess of actual pumpkin pie filling, though it is a good pumpkin fragrance nonetheless. What I mainly get out of this is thick pumpkin with notes of cinnamon and clove. Luckily pumpkin is a strong fragrance so it blended well with the equally strong Red Hot cinnamon smell. Like all of Victoria's pumpkin based scents, this one was a strong scent thrower. It filled up my living room well without being overwhelming. If you were looking for a thicker richer pumpkin I would try Harvest instead, but if you just want a straight up pumpkin with some spices then this one is for you. </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Spiced Apple Pie: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: I like this one better than Apple Pie Ala Mode though they are very similar. I have noticed Victoria's baked apple pie smell tends to come off smelling more like a Luden's cherry cough drop then it does apple pie. (Am I the only one who thinks this?) This one is no exception though the cough drop smell isn't as strong as it is in Apple Pie Ala Mode. I like this one better because I can get a sense of cinnamon baked apples with just a kind of faint cherry cough drop smell in the undercurrents. Perhaps my nose is playing tricks on my mind (I wouldn't be surprised my nose can be a picky SOB) but for some reason I just can't not associate the baked apple pie smell with cherry cough drops. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: The baked apples and cinnamon smell did come out more after melting, but there was still a faint medicinal quality in the undertones that just sadly ruins the scent for me. The scent throw started out strong however the fragrance dissapated as soon as all the wax had fully melted. I still like this one better than Apple Pie Ala Mode because so far it is the most apple pie smelling I have tried as of yet, but I was really hoping that this one would break the Luden's cherry cough drop curse. I am going to try my luck with Apple Cobbler in my next order. Hopefully I will finally find my one true apple pie scent. </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Buttercream Crunch: </span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: black;">Color: Goldenrod</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: When I smell this I mainly get a really heavy rich churned butter fragrance. It's kind of weird but it almost smells to me like the melted butter you put on popcorn only with the faintest hint of sweetness underneath. I'm not sure if it's more maple smelling or vanilla smelling. The scent underneath is too weak to be sure. It does however smell like buttercream or what I imagine buttercream smells like since I haven't actually taken the time to stop eating a buttercream cake or cupcake to actually sit and smell the icing. </span><span style="color: black;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Typical buttery sweet bakery scent really. This one is just top notes of Victoria's rich butter scent mixed with a soft background of her signature bakery notes. I don't really smell any coconut, cocoa, or maple in this one. This one isn't as buttery as Butter Brickle. It is a lot sweeter than it too. Between the both of them I prefer this one only because it has a bakery note that adds depth where as Butter Brickle smells like pure butter or butterscotch candies. I will say that Butter Brickle has a better scent throw. The throw on this one was just average and it didn't last very long after being fully melted. I have to admit that I dont really care for buttery type fragrances nor butter itself so I am not fond of this scent. Butter lovers take note though, this one is for you. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #660000;">My search for the perfect apple pie scent continues...</span></strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Four fruity fragrances.</span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Exotic:</strong></span><br /><span style="color: black;">Color: Ocean Blue</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: This is a really juicy fruity fragrance. I can immediately identify peach and mango as the top notes, but then there is also a strong undercurrent of other sweet mixed fruits like strawberries and something else. I like that this one is really sweet and fruity without going into artificial syrup territory. For some reason when I think of the word exotic mixed in with fruits I tend to think more along the lines of coconuts, pineapples, and passion fruit, but this one isn't any of those. </span><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: This is such an amazing blend of fruits! I love it very much! All of the fruits in it come together to make one giant fresh fruit salad fragrance without the marshmallow cream. I get peaches, mangos, apples, and strawberries all mixed together in a great throw. No scent really overpowers the others. I really like how it all smells like real fresh fruit rather than their artificial syrupy counterparts. This is a fruit explosion and I know I'm going to love burning this one over the summer. If you are a fan of really fruity scents then you need to try this one. A new favorite to add to my list!</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Strawberry Lemonade:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Cold Throw: Smells like strawberry lemonade to me as far as I can tell. I smell Victoria's fresh picked strawberry fragrance mixed with a sweet fresh lemon base. I haven't tried very many of Victoria's lemon scents so I can't tell you which one specifically is in this. Smells pretty accurate to me though. It brings to mind sitting on the porch in the summer and sipping a nice cool glass of pretty pink strawberry lemonade. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;">Warm Throw: Smells JUST like real strawberry lemonade. It was cool and lemony, but not an overpowering kind of lemon, more like a light airy lemon. The strawberries added this sugary sweetness to it without adding any real strawberry smell. The scent smells like a real glass of freshly poured pink lemonade. The scent throw on this one was a marginal bit over average. I feel like this will be a really refreshing scent to burn on those lazy days of summer. </span><br />
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<strong>Banana Kiwi:</strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Banana Yellow</span><br />
Cold Throw: Willy Wonka candied banana flavored Runts with undercurrents of kiwi to give it a little special twist. That is what I get when I smell this. It's definitely an artificial candy banana smell that makes up most of the fragrance but you can tell there is a little bit of kiwi hiding there in the base notes. It's a really bright and fun scent. I'd say it is more candy like than it is fruity. <br />
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Warm Throw: For the most part I would say that it is still the same on warm as it is on cold with the only exception being that the kiwi comes out just a little bit more so that it becomes equal parts candied banana and artificial kiwi. I say it's artificial kiwi smelling because honestly I've never smelt a "true" kiwi scent. I believe the real fruit doesn't have enough fragrance itself to make much scent out of it. But you can definitely tell that it is an artificial sweet kiwi scent. The throw on this one was just average for me. It filled the room up, but didn't do much past that. I feel this one in a candle would probably be too weak to give off much scent. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Strawberry Kiwi:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Color: Dark Maroon</span><br />
Cold Throw: The scent throw on this one is really VERY weak. It's almost as weak as Sugar Plum's was. Its really hard to get a sense of the scent because of this. However it kind of smells like a very faint typical artificial strawberry kiwi scent. I smell more kiwi than I do strawberry which is surprising to me since normally the strawberry is the dominate smell. I wouldn't say this is a juicy fruity scent more like an artificial Lip Smackers strawberry kiwi scent only heavier on the kiwi. <br />
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Warm Throw: To me this smells like either a strawberry kiwi Lip Smackers chapstick or strawberry kiwi juice. It smells kind of artificial to me, not really like fresh cut strawberries or kiwis; instead it smells very sweet and almost syrup like. On cold throw the kiwi was stronger than the strawberries, but once it is warmed up they even out and become equal. The two scents blend and mix together to create one whole scent instead of two separate ones. The scent throw is better once it is warmed up. It isn't strong but it is average. This is pretty much your typical run of the mill strawberry kiwi scent. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Cleopatra's Closet:</span></strong><br />
Color: Eggplant Purple<br />
Cold Throw: I'm normally very leary when it comes to florals but I was extremely so when I decided to purchase this one. I had heard a lot of great reviews on it, but the description was very daunting. I'm picky when it comes to florals and this one is said to be chock full of them. I was doubly put off by the "powdery peony petals". I'm not much for powdery scents either. Still I wanted to go out of my comfort zone so I sucked it up and clicked the buy now button without looking back. While this one is without a doubt a floral fragrance its actually really pretty. I fail at trying to describe individual florals so I will just say that this one is a sweet darker floral with a vanilla base. It isn't too stong or cloying in the least. Jason Hogan described this one as Bella Swan's older sister once and now that I have smelt this one I have to say that is a perfect analogy. The scent is very feminine and sensual. I think it would be great as a bedroom scent. <br />
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Warm Throw: This one stayed true to it's original cold throw smell. It continued to be a very beautiful and feminine smelling floral fragrance. I actually like this scent a lot more than I had thought I would. It's definitely up there with Bella Swan in the florals I actually care for category. The only complaint I have about this one is that the throw wasn't as strong warm as it was cold. Granted though I used this in my open living room and only used a forth of a shot so the throw would be better if I had used a half shot or if I had melted it in a smaller closed off space like my bedroom. Other than that this is another lovely floral. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #20124d;">Sophie Belle:</span></strong><br />
Color: Plum (I know it looks the same as Cleo's Closet but it isn't)<br />
Cold Throw: Yet another floral I was hesitant to try but after hearing so many reccomendations on it I didn't want to miss out. To me this one is another sweet mixed floral like Cleo's Closet, but it is more of a fruity floral fragrance. It isn't cloying or punch you in the brain strong. Like with Bella Swan I get a slight grape note only it's fainter in this than it was in Bella Swan. The mixed fruits and mixed flowers blend together very well. And don't be discouraged by the description on the site where it says "fresh cut grass and musk" trust me you won't smell any one of those. <br />
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Warm Throw: This is a really pretty subtle floral fragrance with a nice medium to average throw. The fruits tone down the intesities of the florals and they all combine to make just one very pretty overall gentle floral. It's slightly sweet smelling and the mysterious grape note that was found in it on cold throw completely disappeared when warmed. It's a very feminine almost girly fragrance. I would say this is the Jan Brady of the floral bunch with Bella Swan being Cindy and Cleopatra's Closet being Marcia. I imagine Sophie Belle as the middle sister with a fragrance that's right in between girlish and womanly. My analogies are ridiculous I know... <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Coco Lime Verbena:</span></strong><br />
Color: Fern Green<br />
Cold Throw: A dupe of the Bath & Body Works fragrance of the same name. I have this scent in a B&BW hand soap and I can tell you they smell almost exactly the same except for the fact that (as with most of Victoria's dupes) hers are stronger smelling and this one is a little stronger on the coconut than the original. I really love this scent for summer. I'm not a big fan of strong coconut or verbena scents, but the three scents in this come together and blend so nicely that they make up one entirely unique fragrance. Its fresh and crisp with a sweet but tart edge to it. Perfect for a hot summer day. <br />
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Warm Throw: It really lives up to what it is duping. In fact I think I like Victoria's version better because the coconut note is a bit stronger without taking over the scent like coconut tends to do. The scent throw on this one is just a tad bit over average and it smells the same warmed up as it does on cold throw. This one is perfect for summer when you don't want anything too fruity, or too tropical smelling. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Mango Sorbett:</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: So this is supposed to be a dupe of Tutti Dolce. I've never had the pleasure of smelling Tutti Dolce so I can't say whether or not it's a fitting dupe. The first thing I smell is mainly mangos. Since I have smelt several of Victoria's raspberry fragrances I can pick out the bottom notes of raspberry that's almost hidden in the mango mix. And I can make out just the slightest hint of citrus that blends very well with the mango raspberry combination. This is a nice and juicy sweet mango fragrance. I feel like it would be good to melt in the summer. <br />
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Warm Throw: This was a really sweet mango fragrance. The slight raspberry and citrus scents that I got on cold throw were swallowed up whole by the strength of the mangos. The mango scent isn't your typical artificial mango, but it's also not as crisp or fresh smelling as the real deal. The mango in this is sort of right in the middle between those two realms. This one remains to be a very juicy scent, it doesn't have any hint of that fake syrupy note that I get in some fruity fragrances. The scent throw was a little bit above average, but not strong. Unfortunately the scent didn't linger as long as I would have liked it to. I will probably melt this more on the long hot days of summer. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Whistlin' Dixie:</span></strong><br />
Color: Ocean Blue<br />
Cold Throw: I have to say the description on this one intrigued me something awful. With so many different scents I had no idea what to expect. Having it in my possesion now I have to say the scent itself is as complex as its description. I will be honest and say I haven't the faintest idea of what dewberry or cotton flowers smell like, but I have a strong suspicion that they smell like this. I'm guessing that dewberry is in the same vein as honeydew because I'm getting a fruity smell similar to that nature. I can tell that this one has lily of the valley and ylang ylang which is in a lot of the softer floral scents that I tend to like. Then I can pick out an undercurrent of sweet amber. The whole fragrance is anchored down with a creamy base of vanilla. I find this scent so very pretty. Smelling this makes me think of a cloudless breezy summer's day. <br />
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Warm Throw: This continues to smell just as pretty warmed up as it did on cold throw. I'm still getting the Lily of the valley and the ylang ylang, only now I smell the cotton flowers in the base. This fragrance is just perfect for a cool summer's day. The florals are really light and gentle, not overpowering or cloying in the least, then it has this slight fruity quality to it that adds sweetness. It's kind of airy as well and the cotton flowers and vanilla in the basenotes just anchor the whole frangrance together. The scent throw on this one is pretty strong as well. With just a fourth a shot in my bedroom I could smell this all the way to the living room. Another new favorite. I might have to get a glitter candle in this scent. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #45818e;">Oh! A new favorite!!!</span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Pop Rocks:</span></strong><br />
Color: Crayola's Jazzberry Jam<br />
Cold Throw: This is a mixture of Fizzy Pop and Rasberry Guava; two scents that I really like. Mixed together I do get the wonderful carbonated tingles that Fizzy Pop has, but the lemon lime fragrance is weighed down by the Raspberry Guava. It is a nice mixture, but I would have liked it more if the Raspberry Guava was stronger and lent the Fizzy Pop more of its sweetness. As it is all I can really smell is a tampered down version of Fizzy Pop. Despite the name it does not smell like actual Pop Rocks so if that's what you were looking for this isn't candy like in the least. <br />
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Warm Throw: Fizzy Pop remains the dominant fragrance, however all the lemon lime smell that usually comes with it is completely gone. The Raspberry Guava cancels out all the citrus in Fizzy Pop while leaving the effervescant smell of the carbonation. Unfortunately though I don't feel like the Raspberry Guava adds much to the scent. I don't smell any more fruity notes in it at all. It just kind of smells like a very toned down version of Fizzy Pop. If you are looking for something that has the Fizzy Pop bubbles, but has a more sweeter fruity smell then I would go with Champagne Pomegranate instead. I still like this scent and it does have a great scent throw to it, I just was expecting it to be fruitier or sweeter smelling than it was. To me this one is just okay. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Star Fruit & Mango</span></strong><br />
Color: Pumpkin Orange<br />
Cold Throw: I'm not sure what starfruit smells like (seems to be a theme in this review lol) but judging by this fragrance I'm going to guess it has a water based tropical fruit smell. What I get with this one is a strong mango mixed with a juicy tropical fruit. No artificial syrup or candy like smells to be found here just straight up fragrant and juicy fruit. Very strong cold throw.<br />
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Warm Throw: The star fruit comes out more when warmed up. It actually became the main scent in the end. I'd say star fruit to me smells like a water based fruit that is very similar to kiwi to me only not quite as sweet. You can still smell the mangos but the scent ratio comes out 2/3 star fruit, 1/3 mangos. The scent throw remains pretty strong, but not the bad kind of strong. It's really fragrant without being agressive. Sometimes I get scents that are so strong it feels like they are waging guerrilla warfare on my senses. Not a lovely feeling... Luckily this is not one of those. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Sunburst:</span></strong><br />
Color: Banana Yellow<br />
Cold Throw: Wanna know what this one smells like? GRAPEFRUIT!!!! That's the first thing that popped into my mind. It's grapefruit with a lemon base. I know it says it is a mixture of oranges, strawberries, and pink grapefruit but to me all I smell is grapefruits and lemons. It kind of reminds me of a very sour lemon Starburst. It has this almost candy like quality to it. Its sweet and tart and citrusy. <br />
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Warm Throw: Luckily for my nose the grapefruit note was toned down a lot once it was warmed. You could still smell the citrusy notes, but there was a hidden sweetness that majorly came into play once it melted fully and that rounded out the scent very nicely. It ended up smelling just like a lemon Starburst candy in the end. I can see why it is named Sunburst now. Well played Victoria, well played. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sunburst/Starburst... I see what you did there.</span></strong></td></tr>
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That's all for this month's review. Just a heads up for all of you guys who are looking to order in June. The CBV team will be going on a short vacation so turn around times will be longer then usual. They will start on all the orders as soon as they get back I am sure so please be patient if you do decide to order during that time. The CBV team has also added some more new products to their website so go check those out when you get the chance. I will see you guys again next month for another shots review. Until then guys take care and don't forget the SPF!!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-98484839980809252013-05-01T03:44:00.000-07:002013-05-01T03:44:06.255-07:00Nail Polish Challenge Week 30: A Tutorial<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Only one week left of the nail polish challenge!</strong></td></tr>
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Hey everyone. I know that I am two days late posting this, but I have had to work overtime all this week and so things got a little crazy there. Nevertheless I have finished this week's challenge. This week's challenge was a tutorial. I decided to do Bubzbeauty's spring time nails. I wish I would have slowed down and taken my time a bit more when doing this, but as I said I had worked overtime yesterday and I was hurrying to get it done before dinner. Still I'm happy with the results... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Spring time grass and daisies.</span></strong></td></tr>
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For the sky which is also the base coat I used Zoya's Blu in two coats, then for the grass strands I used two different greens/ With a toothpick dipped in polish I used Zoya's Josie, and Apple. This picture does not justice whatsoever to the glitter in Apple. It actually has a three dimensional effect because I used one matte color for the stalks and then a glitter for the other stalks. So it sparkles in certain light. Then for the daisies I just used a bobby pin and dotted it in my cheap dollar store nail striper in white. For the center of the daisies I used Avon's Sunshine and just dipped my bobby pin in. This was super simple to create and it would have looked way better had I slowed down and taken my time with it. This is a really great look for springtime and trust me on the nails it looks way more forgiving then this harsh picture. Can you believe we only have one more challenge left? I feel like crying... not sure if I'm happy or sad that it is all about to end next Monday. I will still post some manicure looks, but they will be sporadically and in no particular theme really. Just the nails that I believe are worth taking a picture of. Anyways that's all for this week's challenge. Please look forward next week for the finale. Also later today when I get off work I will be posting this month's CBV review so stick around for that. Bye guys!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-39870843240773141332013-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:002013-04-22T10:07:58.310-07:00CBV Slap Yo Momma Smoothie Candle: Banana Smoothie<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">So good they will make you want to slap yo momma!</span></strong></td></tr>
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Hello again darlings, I am back again this week for a mini-review of my Candles By Victoria Slap Yo Momma Smoothie Candle. They recently came out with this whole new line of specialty candles in March. They are all of Victoria's regular scents mixed with her Vanilla Bean fragrance. You can get them in typical smoothie scents such as strawberry, raspberry, grape, etc.. but they also come in more interesting fragrances such as peppermint, caramel chocolate, and even Victoria's popular scent captain crunch berries. They can currently be found on page 14 on the website. I decided to get one for myself in the scent Banana Smoothie. Here is what it looks like... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Topped with a wax banana slice.</span></strong></td></tr>
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These tumblers are 13 ounces and single wicked. The top isn't too wide so I think it should burn pretty evenly without having to foil the edges. The color and decoration on top will depend on what fragance you choose. All of the candles will come dusted with glitter on the tops as well. When I first got this the Vanilla Bean scent was all I could smell, but the cold throw was decently strong. It has had about a month's cure time since then and the banana has come out much more. It is a candied banana fragrance similar to banana flavored Runts however the vanilla bean really tones down the candy quality to it. The vanilla and banana fragrances are equally balanced out now. So if you do decided to purchase these remember to let it cure for a little while before burning if you want to smell it's full scent potential. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">A better look at the glitter.</span></strong></td></tr>
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These are really nice candles. I think they are really well priced for the amount of wax that you get considering a normal 2 ounce scent shot is $2.00 and this is 13 ounces for only $12.00. You actually end up saving a dollar and you get a nice glass jar and a decorated candle to boot. That is pretty good in my book considering most companies would charge you extra for both of those things. I'm happy with my candle. It is exactly what I wanted and I like that even though it is cute, I don't think I will be too torn up about burning it. I don't think I will ever be able to bring myself to melt my Smore Galore candle because it is so pretty. Sometimes simplicity is better. That concludes this little review. I hope some of you found it informative and helped you get a better idea of this line of candles. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">They are a really great addition to the CBV website.</span></strong></td></tr>
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QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-1671094179179614822013-04-22T10:04:00.000-07:002013-04-22T10:04:41.560-07:00Nail Polish Challenge Week 29: The Supernatural<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>It's Supernatural Week!</strong></td></tr>
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Woot ! The theme for this week is right up my alley! I love anything to do with the horror or fantasy sides of things so it took me forever to finally decide what I wanted to do for my nails this week. Originally I was going to make alien nails, but I sadly do not have a bright neon green that I would have liked to have for their skin color so I scrapped that idea. Then as I was looking at all of my green polishes I thought about doing a Frankenstein nail scheme, but I remembered I already did that on green week since it was near Halloween at that time. Eventually I decided to put away my polishes and go watch a movie instead. What movie did I end up watching? Cabin In The Woods, which for those who haven't seen it, has just about every movie monster under the sun in it at one point. Finally after much deliberation I decided on doing a zombie inspired nail design. Zombies have pretty much become the new vampires this year so it is only fitting that I pay homage to that this week. Here is how it turned out... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Graveyard nails with a zombie hand on the middle finger.</strong></td></tr>
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For the base I used two coats of my China Glaze Harvest Moon from the Hunger Games collection. Then I just used China Glaze's Liquid leather and created little downward strokes to crate the bases of the gravestones. Then I used a toothpick dipped in the Liquid Leather to create the crosses, grass, and of course the entire zombie hand coming out of the ground. My zombie hand got a little wonky looking, but I didn't think it was too bad since I have never drawn a hand with just a toothpick and polish before. So I'm happy with it. I realize that somewhere along the way my ring finger got smudged and some of the polish came off. My guess is it happened when I was trying to draw the hand. But what can you do it is too late now. Only two more weeks left of the 31 week nail polish! I can't even believe it. We are in the home stretch now and the ending is in sight! Please look forward next Monday for the next installment. Until then guys take care and enjoy my CBV Slap Yo Momma Smoothie Candle review. QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-76811457837692544892013-04-15T02:39:00.000-07:002013-04-15T02:39:30.344-07:00Nail Polish Challenge Week 28: A Flag<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">It's Monday...</span></strong></td></tr>
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Welcome back guys. I hope you all enjoyed your weekends. Sadly, it is Monday again so back to the work week and also back to the nail polish challenge. We are on week 28 already! Only three more weeks left of the challenge. I can't believe I have managed to keep it up this long. This week's theme is a flag. I have always had a love of Denmark since I had a 7th grade assignment on it. It just seems like a pretty cool country to live in. I decided to pay tribute to one of my favorite countries other than my own. Here is the Danish flag on my nails... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">I had to turn my hand so the flag would display right.</span></strong></td></tr>
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This was super simple to do. First I painted my nails two coats of my Cruella De Vil Disney Villains Varnish. It is such a deep solid pretty red. You can't tell from the picture, but this one actually makes your nails shine even without a top coat. Then I just took my cheap dollar store white nail striper and painted sideways crosses that were closer to the nail bed and longer towards the nail to creater the flag of Denmark. I didn't even put on a top coat because the shine from the Cruella De Vil was quite enough. That's it! Told you it was super simple. That's all for this week's challenge. I will see you guys on the next one. Until then take care guys!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627381954856783563.post-92038530522842596042013-04-08T11:29:00.000-07:002013-04-08T11:29:36.435-07:00Nail Polish Challenge Week 27: Artwork<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #45818e;">It's nail polish challenge Monday!</span></strong></td></tr>
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Hello again all my beauties! Despite my usual hatred for Mondays in general, today has been a very good and productive day for me today. I woke up early and found out my CBV order that I placed during a busy sale last week should be here by Wednesday. That is a week and a half turn around time and let me tell you I ordered quite a few scent shots. So I was very happy with that. Another thing that has made today great is that spring has finally arrived here in my hometown. Yesterday it was up in the seventies and today it has been in the sixties with the sun shining. I have been waiting for spring since Christmas ended. An another note I was really nervous about what to do for this week's nail polish challenge because if you haven't already noticed my nail art skills are still in the beginner's level. I scoured the net for pictures of nails that are artwork inspired just looking for something that would be possible for me to even attempt at doing. Luckily I found a cutepolish tutorial on Youtube and it didn't turn out too bad if I do say so myself. Without further ado here is how it turned out... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Not too shabby if I do say so myself.</span></strong></td></tr>
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After searching awhile I saw this City Skyline tutorial and it reminded me of all the landscape paintings I have seen depicting the New York skyline. It was perfect for this week's theme. For a base coat I used only one sheer coat of Zoya's Bela just to give the gradient polishes something to stick to. Then I with a make-up sponge I used Sally Hansen's X-treme Hard As Nails polishes in Blue It and Deep Purple. I sponged the two over my base coat to create the gradient effect of the night sky. Then using my China Glaze Liquid Leather I created the buildings by using short downward strokes. I then used my LA Colors Art Deco nail striper in black to add little satelites and pyramid tops to a couple of the buildings. With a toothpick dipped in Avon's Sunshine I added little windows in the buildings to create the lights of the city. Next I just used my cheap dollar store white nail striper to create a tiny crescent moon on my middle finger and a tiny airplane on my thumb (which sadly you cannot really see). To top it all off I just used my NYC Long Wearing Extra Shiny Top Coat to seal it all in and add some shine. I would say this is probably my favorite look I have done so far in the nail polish challenge. It is so hard to believe we are already at week 27! Look forward next week for the next nail polish challenge. Until then see you next time!QueenTakesJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03061632695427933957noreply@blogger.com0