The Almond Collection from L'Occitane will always be my favourite range, but I do love being introduced to new collections and the most recent has been the Herbae par L'OCCITANE Spartium Collection which is prefer for Summer.
The Herbae par L'OCCITANE Spartium Collection is made up of five products and what you get is a scent which is a mix of zesty, floral and herbaceous notes that are reminiscent of sunny days and it is just beautiful.
Starting with the Herbae par L’OCCITANE Spartium Eau de Toilette which is described as being an addictive, refreshing scent, it has top notes of rhubarb leaf accord, grapefruit essence and spices which give it that really punch when first spritzed, there is no doubting that Rhubarb is a dominant note but as the heart notes of holy grass absolute, genet absolute and jasmine absolute come to life, they settle the fragrance down and the floral notes grabbing hold of the fruity notes to create a refreshing scent to allow the base notes of ylang ylang essence, Sylkolide and blond woods to come into their own to add a slight muskiness which isn't overpowering.
Added to the fragrance section for the first time, L'Occitane has included the fragrance above but instead of being an EDT it is also available as a Perfume in Gel and it is perfect for carrying around in your bag because it is no bigger than a lip balm and it is the ideal format for touch-ups through the day. It does keep that zesty, fresh floral fruity scent and is a great addition to the range.
There isn't a L'Occitane range without a good shower gel and the Herbae par L'OCCITANE Spartium Collection is no different.
Idea for all skin types, this Shower Gel also contains a natural extract of Spartium and it is a lightweight gel which works to gently cleanse the skin and as it does so, it leaves behind a delicate radiant and floral fragrance that combines zesty freshness with sunny floral notes and an herbaceous musky trail.
Once showered, then comes the Herbae par L'OCCITANE Spartium Body Lotion which has been designed to help moisturise your skin to leave it feeling beautifully soft and delicately scented.
Again, this Body Lotion is enriched with shea butter and a natural extract of Spartium and those same zesty fresh and sunny floral notes, which are delightful and if ever there was a good way to layer your products to really bring out that scent.
Then finally, the last product is one L'Occitane are most known for and it is their handcreams, and within this collection we have the Herbae Par L'Occitane Spartium Hand Cream.
With its moisturising formula which works to soften your hands you get that wonderfully freshy zesty scent alongside those floral notes which are just delightful though not as strong as the body lotion. Lightly textured and enriched with shea butter, this is a hand cream which is not greasy or tacky and just absorbs into the skin really quickly.
This is such a wonderfully scented collection from L'Occitane which really helps to lift the mood as those fresh scents envelop the skin and it is one to get your hands on before it disappears.