Secret Scent Subscription Box

Perfume is one of those beauty items I will always want to have a wide collection of, I always love to try new fragrances although most are fairly pricey; so sample sizes and subscription boxes are an amazing way of trying new fragrances without having to pay the full price. Also I always have a couple of fragrance samples in my bag, just in case I need them throughout the day.

I was kindly sent the *Secret Scent Box (£15) which is a monthly UK fragrance sample subscription box in which you receive three mystery fragrances per month - there's a box for women's fragrances and a box of men's fragrances. It's letterbox friendly so you don't need to be at home for it to be delivered, it contains designer fragrances in Secret Scent Box packaging and the three samples together are supposed to last for three months, although with me they definitely won't last that long!

The fragrances I received in this months box include: Versace Vanitas, YSL Mon Paris and Burberry Touch For Women. I haven't tried any of these fragrances which is one of the best things with subscription boxes, as they can introduce you to new brands/products you haven't tried before. The fragrances come well packaged and they are all spray bottles.

Versace Vanitas EDP: Freesia, Rose, Osmanthus, Tiare Flower, Cedar & Tea

The fragrance to me is a classic, musky but sweet fragrance that would be perfect as an evening fragrance. I think it could be viewed as an 'old fashioned' fragrance but I really like it as a more formal fragrance. The longevity is pretty good and my mum would love this perfume so I'm going to pass this one onto her.

YSL Mon Paris EDP: Pear, Orchid, White Flowers, Patchouli & White Musk 

This perfume sample is my favourite of the three in this box, it's sweet, floral and feminine. It's a perfect casual, daytime fragrance; the longevity isn't amazing but the sample bottle means that you can take it with you on the go.

Burberry Touch For Women: Orange, Blackcurrent, Pink Peppercorn, Jasmine, Lily, Oak Moss, Vanilla & Cedarwood 

Some fragrances manage to evoke memories, emotions and thoughts with a few notes but this fragrance has SO many notes, that it feels a little heavy and overbearing at times. The initial scent is just gorgeous however, it's sweet, musky and clean but it does become more musky as it develops; it's still a really nice fragrance though.

Overall, I think the Secret Scent Box is a fantastic idea, especially for someone like me who likes to change up fragrances often, likes to try new perfumes and who likes to use fragrances on the go. The perfumes in this box are ones I've never tried. I like all of them however the YSL Mon Paris EDP is definitely my favourite of the three. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

Here's a discount code to get 15% off your first box: OFBEAUTY15

Have you tried any of these fragrances? Have you tried any fragrance subscription boxes? 

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Too Wrapped Up: Cute + Fancy Stationery

If you've been following my blog for a while then you may know that I am a bit of a stationery addict, I have a stationery drawer...I always love to buy more! So when the lovely people at Too Wrapped Up got in touch about reviewing a couple of their gorgeous stationery items, I was so excited! 

The item I chose was the *Letterpress Bee Notecards (£14.99) which are easily the most intricate, luxe notecards that I've owned - I don't want to use them, they look too pretty and delicate! Even the box they come in is gorgeous with gold ink stating 'meticulous ink fine stationery' on the front, so I think it would make a lovely, fancy gift. 

In each pack there are 10 single cards with tissue lined envelopes  and they are so fancy. The bee embossed onto the top of each card is just adorable and the yellow tissue lined envelopes just make any stationery item look and feel so much more expensive and special. 

I also received an adorable *Creatures of the North Notebook (£7) which instantly makes me think of Game of Thrones and there is a wolf/dire wolf looking animal on the notebook. The notebook cover is printed onto recycled card and the pages are made from FSC approved stock which is fantastic. There are 100 pages which are lined and I cannot wait to start using it - I will be using mine for blog post ideas and blog notes. 

Overall, I'm really happy with both stationery items, they are cute, luxe and the Letterpress Notecards are super fancy and special! I think both items would make lovely birthday, graduation or Christmas gifts, yes, I am already thinking about Christmas! They have a great range of gorgeous stationery so definitely check out their site.  Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

I have very kindly been given a code for my readers which gives you free delivery on anything, use the code: OBAN. Use at the checkout - it expires in two weeks. 

Have you bought anything from Too Wrapped Up? What do you think of these cute stationery picks?

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