On Fragrances: Love Potions by Armand Dupree-Tupperware Philippines

It’s been a while since I posted an On Fragrances post and I thought about doing one now that the holidays are nearing. I think that when a home is ready to receive friends and relatives over the course of the holidays, warm scents are usually what makes the atmosphere rather cozy. 

In all honesty I had to check twice to see if they were really decanters and not body perfumes. But then again, what’s the difference? 

Decanters are equally inspiring and refreshing fragrances for the home and other corners that need jazzing up scent-wise. They also make really nice decor and simply light up any room. Throw in some candles to warm up the place and boom, there’s picture- worthy corners in the home. 

To create an intimate atmosphere at home for the holiday season, Armand Dupree released three beautiful scents rightfully called Love Potions and I think they are great for Christmas season. 

The Love Potions are as follows:

Love Potion No. 1: Rose Garden-An oriental floral fragrance that captures the intimacy of lovers

Love Potion No. 2: Blue Mediterranean- A citrus floral fragrance that captures the warmth of excitement of paradise

Love Potion No. 3: Sahara Night- A gourmand musky fragrance that reminds you of sultry nights spent with a special someone

  

Pros

Here’s what I personally like about the decanters: 

• Affordable (Php 199 each-promo price) Regular Php 230
• Dual purpose-keeps closets and other corners of the house smelling good, also for the body
• Travel-friendly- 30ml decanters can easily fit any bag
• Giftable! –for friends who like scents for different corners of the home
•  Long-lasting scent- refresh as frequently as you like 

Cons

Here are some observations that don’t really make it for me:

• Scent is sometimes too overpowering
• Only three scents to choose from 
• Exclusively available from Tupperware dealers 

Conclusion

One of the love potions spilled on my hand when I was testing it and it stayed on for at least four hours even when I did so many things. It's dual purpose and very portable. I might show you a trick about how to use these to freshen up your closets and also to spruce up your guest rooms just in case you have friends and relatives staying over. 

My favorite among the three is Love Potion No. 2 Blue Mediterranean because it smells fresh, crisp and clean. I wasn't that into Love Potion No. 1 Rose Garden because I had high hopes for this, I was expecting a deep rose scent but just had the sweet notes floating- it was too sweet for my liking actually. Love Potion No. 3 has amber written all over its scent even if it doesn't intend to, and it makes for a good warming scent during cold evenings, but I am on the fence on this one. It all boils down to personal preference to be honest.

Do you have these decanters? Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment below! Have a good weekend!

On Fragrances: Mad and Happy with Pink Sugar Cosmetics

I guess this is one of the surprises I can ever come across with. I haven’t expected full sized products to sample and yet here they are!

Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a new brand that has been gaining attention in the bigger cities but I’m still glad that I got a chance to try out their products. As of now they have body mists in uniform sizes and have already three collections that range from the happy, fruity to naughty. I received the Mad for Melon from the Fruity Collection and the Be Happy from the Happy Collection.

Mad for Melon is “a refreshing blend of fresh melon slices and crisp champagne. The combination brings a celebratory scent for your senses.” Its style is said to be fresh, unique and crisp with sweet melon and champagne notes. 

 

There’s no denying that it’s sweet and absolutely lively. Spray this on a bleak day and you will still feel like sunshine. However the sweetness can last for a long time, too long compared to what a good old citrus-green tea lover would like. But Mad for Melon has a good blend of fruit and sweetness and can transform the mood in just a single spritz. 

 

Be Happy is “a carefree and light blend of floral extracts and a gentle hint of yellow plum. Be Happy is just right for those who don’t like strong scents”. For its style, it goes for a carefree, light and floral appeal, and features lily, white freesia, mimose and yellow plum notes. 

Be Happy has a somewhat toned-down fragrance that suggests crisp and clean notes. I would like to blame it on the freesia. This makes it just the ideal scent to spray for a leisurely time in the beach or just a walk outdoors. I honestly can’t stop sniffing it off my wrist. It also has impressive staying power. 

In all honesty, for a body mist, it actually can give the bigger names in the fragrance field quite a competition. It’s nothing overpowering and yet, it’s one of the non-green tea citrus scents that I actually like.  The cleaner, crisper tail stays behind and something tells me it is a good after-shower scent too.

Between the two, I prefer Be Happy the most but I also acknowledge that they are instant mood-lifters and are actually quite affordable. For only Php299-349 depending on the collection, the bottles all come in generous 250ml sizes. 

I like that Pink Sugar Cosmetics has dared to defy expectations and make their brand more defined, carving a niche of its own in the market. I already have high hopes for this name. So what’s next for Pink Sugar? Follow them to find out!

 

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On Fragrances: Supermarket Scents and My Personal Favourite

We all pass by that shelf in the supermarket showing off scents that are absolutely cheap. There are colognes and sprays and the occasional perfumed powder. By the way, I just coined this term while I was flopping in bed thinking of a new feature for On Fragrances and this is what I came up with. 

I would describe Supermarket Scents as accessible, affordable (sometimes local) fragrances. Passing by this section in the supermarket just shows that your fragrance does not have to be expensive. There is absolutely something for every budget. 

What I particularly like about the supermarket is that it’s accessible. This is the place for shoppers who are looking for:

•  Bargains
• All the necessary things in one place
•  Unexpected finds 

In terms of fragrances, it is the place for local brands to shine. (I also like that  a lot of local brands are introducing affordable body washes so that the average Filipina shopper can try them out and only at less than Php 100 each!) But let me share with you a personal favourite when it comes to local fragrances. Sure, I have fantasized about the bigger names in the fragrance industry every now and again but this one will always have a place in my heart.

Johnson and Johnsons’ has had this long-time running scent, if my memory serves me right it was released in about 2005 and it’s undergone some packaging revamp but the scent still is the same. It’s playful, refreshing and long-lasting.

Its scent is reminiscent of preserving those precious after-shower moments. I think it’s the best cologne to bring back those sunshine-summery days; it’s great for bleak weathers. Its bottle is a transparent pale-yellow although it could have been a better and brighter lemon yellow to reflect a lively sunshine burst. If I am correct, it has a mixture of jasmine and lime to spike up a fragrant citrus scent. Its tail is something milder though but it is not one of those boring scents after a long time. I even like it all over the place and even leave a few drops on my pillows so that when I get back for an evening rest, it’s still fun and lively smelling as that of a mid-day shower. 

To add, this is a great cologne for kids, as well as students and young professionals on a budget, it only costs Php 52. 

Quick update: I’m obsessed with local body washes lately. I’ll space reviews of affordable ones pretty soon that are also supermarket finds. 

How about you? What’s your favourite supermarket scent? Which one would you have me try?