Giorgio Armani Fragrances for him and for her

We are huge fan of fragrances in this house, be it a perfume, aftershave, reed diffuser, wax melt or an essential oil - the latter all being me and not him!  

When it comes to personal fragrances, I am pretty good at choosing something we will both like, oddly the same fragrance notes usually appear in each one, but one brand I haven't really tried until now is Armani.  So today, having been kindly sent a 'his and hers' option, I am sharing Armani Code and Si.

Starting with Armani Code for Men, as a fragrance it sits in the Oriental Spicy family and whilst it was launched back in 2004, it is the first time we have given it a try. Presented in a sleek black bottle, this is a fragrance that looks luxe within any collection and it definitely stands out amongst my husbands ever growing collection.

It has top notes of both Lemon and Bergamot, so as it opens with it comes a fresh citrus blast that is sharp and punchy and definitely captures your attention. The middle notes of Star Anise, Olive Blossom and Guaiac Wood bring to life the more earthy notes which slightly mask the sharpness of those top notes. The base notes of Leather, Tonka Bean and Tobacco brings together a fragrance which is quite powdery and subtle, it’s an incredible fragrance for day or night wear.

The second fragrance is Armani Si, a fragrance which sits within the Chypre Fruity fragrance which launched in 2013 and despite being a favourite of many friends, it is one I had never tried, until now. 

It has top note of Cassis, so as it is spritzed, you get an immediate hit of black currant and lingering in the back is a hint of earthiness which I really liked. The heart notes are May Rose and Freesia bring together that hearty floral scent which mixes with the top notes to create quite the mix and I’d honestly be happy with it without the base notes. However the inclusion of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Woody notes to bring this fragrance together adds a sweetness, with the Vanilla being overpowered, thankfully by the Patchouli and the Ambroxan.

Both of these fragrances have quite the sillage for want of a better word and they are both fragrances which need just a few spritzes to let the entire day without the need to re-apply. It is unusual for me to choose a sweet fragrance and like it, but Si is just a beautiful fragrance which I can see absolutely suitable for any age group and for Armani Code, if you have a man who loves a fragrance which is powdery and elegant all in one, then this is the one to try!

These fragrances are on sale with The Perfume shop. Armani Code is available in a 50ml, 75ml and 200ml with prices rising between £53 to £94 and for the girls, Armani Si is also available in three sizes - 30ml, 50ml and 100ml and prices for Si range between £55 and £103.

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Valentines Day 'Love Gift' with ECooking

Valentines day is on the horizon and over the next week, I am going to be sharing some amazing ideas to buy for the loved one in your life, even if it is yourself! Today is the turn of ECooking, a brand you will have seen featured on my blog a few times now because they are amazing and for Valentines Day, this Limited Edition the 'Love Gift' is a delight.

ECooking, if you are yet to discover them, are Denmark's fastest growing skincare brand and The 'Love Gift' contains two of Ecooking's bodycare essentials; a nourishing Shower Gel and luxurious Body Lotion and all for just £29 (rrp £44.50) and the come packaged in a recyclable box making them easier to gift.

The Shower Gel, which is designed to cleanse both the hair and skin, if you choose, the two-in-one body wash is gentle enough to use that it doesn't leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.  

Ideal for all skin types, this product is enriched with a cocktail of organic and natural raw ingredients, it utilises the properties of Glycerin, Organic Aloe Vera and Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, which come together to gently eliminate dirt and impurities thus leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated, and if you so please, your hair looking shiny and healthy. It smells absolutely incredible too with the fresh scent of Orange, Lavender and Rose which lingers on the skin.

To compliment the Shower Gel, is  the luxurious Body Lotion, which is quite the product. 

Described as being a conditioning formula which enriches the skin with both softening and firming properties, it helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite while leaving the body feeling silky-smooth to touch.

Again, ideal for all skin types, this lotion is infused with two hero ingredients for the skin - Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide, both of which are known for their moisturising properties, with Hyaluronic Acid helping to work in the deeper layers of the skin and Niacinamide which helps to improve signs of cellulite, age spots and pigmentation. Added to that is the inclusion of Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Glycerin and Aloe Vera which also work to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised. As with the Shower Gel, this Lotion has the scent notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom which is just a delightful combination as it is both floral and fruity to give a fresh clean fragrance to linger on the skin.

This set, which will be available at both ecooking.com and Look Fantastic* is priced at £29

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Glossybox Grooming Kit - Limited Edition

Glossybox announced that they intended to release a limited edition Grooming Box for him*, just in time for Valentines Day and here it is, in all its glory.

Inside the box there is an abundance of products - 12 in total and they are nine full-sized products, two deluxe minis and one extra little treat. Together these products cover everything from skincare and hair care and personal care!

Just in time for Valentine’s, our GLOSSYBOX Grooming Kit Limited Edition is back. Worth over £155 and containing 12 of the best skin and haircare products around, he’s sure to love both the box and you for bringing it to his attention!

This box is worth over £155 but it will launch on Monday from 9am. Those who subscribed to the monthly Glossybox Beauty Box will get priority access and a the price offering of £25 and non-subscribers will be charged £30. Of course if you want the box at the cheaper price, you can sign up here* to receive the monthly boxes still. 

Contents of this box are:

• Ecooking Men - Face Cream (£26.50) -Give skin an intense boost of hydration with Ecooking's nourishing Men's Face Cream. 
• FLYY® Nasal Spray (£4.00) - Whether you need a pick-me-up or a calm-me-down, FLYY offers the jolt you need to recalibrate your senses. In either Arctic Blast or Orange Breeze, simply inhale deeply or apply a small amount on the back of your neck for an instantly reviving sensation.
• Bespoke Fresh Citrus and Vetiver Body Spray (£2.99) - This Bespoke body spray provides a fresh and sophisticated fragrance for the whole body. Featuring zesty notes of fresh ginger and mandarin, as well as classic notes of amber, musk and patchouli, this body spray is designed for men who appreciate all the finer things in life.
• Filorga Meso-Mask (£13.20) - This intensive beautifying mask has been designed to illuminate and brighten.
• GLAMGLOW Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment (£7.36) - This deeply nourishing treatment can be used in both the morning and evening to rejuvenate skin that is in need of a boost.
• Percy Nobleman 1881 Beard oil (£8.00) - Boasting a delicate yet indulgent scent, the 1881 Beard Oil keeps your beard conditioned and tame
• Fudge Professional matte hed mouldable (£15.50) - This unique clay-cream texture smooths easily through hair, without weighing it down, to create texture and definition
• Bulldog Original Stubble Moisturiser (£7.50) - Specially formulated to hydrate the skin, this moisturiser will leave stubble feeling soothed, soft and comfortable.
• The Great British Grooming Co Exfoliating Face Scrub (£8.99) - With energising Black Mint extract that instantly brightens, this exfoliating face scrub works wonders for the complexion.
• NIVEA Skin Energy Face cleansing gel (£5.00) -Enriched with caffeine, this revitalising face wash will give your skincare routine a boost. Working to remove excess oils and dirt from your skin and beard hair, this face wash cleans deep into pores to provide the skin with a thorough cleanse.
• -417 Eye cream (£52.70) - Experience the sensation of energetic eyes with this gently soothing vegan eye cream. This nourishing cream, with its incredible light scent, lifts, tones and tightens, working to diminish wrinkles and fine lines and leave your under eyes feeling vibrant.
• Lacoste Fragrance VOC (£0.01) - Capturing the playful spirit of the Lacoste brand, this fragrance offers a clean, crisp and and fresh masculine scent. Just a small spritz releases a woody floral composition and top notes of grapefruit, cardamom, rosemary and cedar leaves.

A reminder that this box will launch on Monday from 9am and will be priced at £25 for subscribers and £30 for the general public. 

Find out more about the Glossybox Grooming Box for him and the contents right here*.

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Floral Street Neon Rose Fragrance

Rose and Roses are synonymous with Valentine's Day, be it a floral arrangement, a single rose or items which are rose related and whether or not you like the flower or what it symbolises, it isn't going anywhere soon, especially when there are fragrances as wonderful as Neon Rose from Floral Street.

For those people who dislike rose as a scent, read on, because this is not a rose scent in literal terms. Sitting firmly within the Floral family and it is described as being for the fiery, quirky, striking and expressive and exactly as a neon rose would smell - so quite the description.

If you are unfamiliar with the brand Floral Street, I have featured them here on my blog many times. They are a brand built on the streets of London and one which is about breaking with tradition. It’s about peeling back the curtain of the secret world of fragrance. It’s about ease, modernity and joy.  Each perfume, which can be refilled, comes packaged inside a re-usable box and tray. I use the tray for potting seeds an then put them in my mini greenhouse as they make great propagators.

The Neon Rose Eau de Parfum from Floral Street has notes of freshly chopped jasmine, rose, angelica and bergamot and is referred to as being a crisp twist on feminine florals. Added to that is crisp angelica leaves, sweet apple blossom and uplifting bergamot and as always with Floral Street, there is a twist and with this one it is Sichuan Pepper!. When spritzed the fragrance starts with sweet but incredibly fresh top notes which come from the inclusion of Bergamot, Cassis kir, Apple blossom, Sichuan pepper which gives it that short snappy spice note which then settles as the middle notes of Cyclamen, Juniper berry, Jasmine Egypt, Angelica take those top notes and really bring them to life because here you have everything - the florals, the green notes, the fruity notes, the woodiness and it manages to make a floral fragrance, less about the floral and more about the striking! Finally the base notes of White cedar, Peach nectar, Amber to really bring home that fruity-floral without being dominant in either camp.

As a fragrance and something I have found with every scent I have tried from Floral Street, the longevity far outweighs most other fragrances I own, once it has been applied. They are expressive fragrances and they are ones which settle and linger for hours, by hours I mean all day and you can still catch a feel of it the following morning. For me, there is absolutely nothing to dislike about this fragrance. I love that it is a take on the modern Rose theme, by making it more wearable for many people and once you try it, I dare you not to love it!

Floral Street fragrances are Vegan and Cruelty-free and are available from a wide range of stockists including John Lewis*, Feelunique*, and Harrods to name a few. Prices for Neon Rose and other fragrances within the collection start at £24 for 10ml, £60 for 50ml and £98 for 100ml

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Next Valentines Day Grooming Box Edit for Him - Just £12!

Having just unveiled the Next Valentines Day Beauty Box Edit for her, right here, I am back with the Grooming Box Edit for him and at just £12 it is a bit of a bargain to be had!

If you are struggling with what gift to get for him indoors, a box like this is a great gift idea, I know my Hubs is quite into his grooming products, especially anything beard or fragrance related and at £12 there is no need to justify this as a little gift.

Show him you really care with the Valentine's Day Grooming Box for men, worth over £45 and filled with branded treats to give his daily routine a well-deserved boost. From haircare by Aveda to under-eye rescue from Barber Pro, expect must-have skin and body care from some of the best names in the business,

I love that there is a little bit of everything in this box and all from brands he is likely to have heard of or recognise, so it will be a welcomed addition to the lotions and potions he already uses.

Contents

• Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste (10ml Travel Size)
• Murdock Black Tea Body Wash (50ml Travel Size)
• Lab Series Multi-action Foaming Face Wash (30ml Travel Size)
• Barber Pro Under Eye Sachet (Single Sachet)
• Rabot 1745 Wonder Balm (30ml Full Size)
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (5ml Sample Size)
• Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel (50ml Travel Size)
• Aveda Damage Repair (25ml Travel Size)

The contents of this box are said to be worth over £45, so at just £12 it more than value for money and again, it is a great way to introduce him indoors to some new brands and who knows, it might make gift buying a simpler task if there is something he actually loves using!

You can find this box right here.

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Next Valentines Beauty Box Edit for Her - Just £20!

Next have just launched their Valentine boxes for Her and for Him and again, at just £12, they are just incredible value at just £20 when it is worth over £70!

Inside the box features 9 products from some well known brands and this edit would make an incredible gift to yourself or for your BFF who you have probably only seen over Zoom!

You've got the love, and we've got the perfect gift to match. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's or Galentine's Day, treat the leading lady in your life to the very best of branded beauty with our all-new Valentine's Day Beauty Box. Worth over £70, it contains a must-try selection of makeup, skincare and bath & body products from the biggest names around

What I love about boxes like this is that it really does give you the chance to try something before you splash out on a full-sized version, though sometimes the box does contain a full-sized product anyway.

Contents

• Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara (4.8ml Travel Size)
• Eyeko Lash Alert Mascara (4ml Travel Size)
• bareMinerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lip Lacquer in Scandal (2ml Sample Size)
• Oh K! Bubble Sheet Mask (Full Size)
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (2.5ml Sample Size)
• Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (7ml Sample Size)
• Smashbox Vitamin Photo Finish Vitamin Glow (7ml Sample Size)
• Rabot 1745 Liquid Chocolate Body Mask (200ml Full Size)

Having had my eye on the Rabot 1745 Liquid Chocolate Body Mask for some time, it is priced at £14.95 before even contemplating the cost of the products left within the box.

This box is on sale now with Next for just £20 here

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Jimmy Choo - I want Choo Fragrance

As a fragrance brand, Jimmy Choo is not one to feature within my collection, until now. Having recently been sent the I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo, the newest fragrance to be added to the range, I was keen to try it.

I Want Choo, which is a clever play on words, sits within the Oriental Floral family amongst fragrances for women. Described as being an ode to the playful spirit and confident glamour that epitomises the Jimmy Choo woman, this is a fragrance that surprised me.

The outer box, which is sparkly and red, perhaps perfect for St Valentine’s Day later this month, really captures your attention. Inside, the fragrance bottle features a gold orb shaped lid, before the glass bottle, with its narrow neck lending to a wider base, something many might describe as being akin to a feminine figure is finished off with a gold stamped JC logo which again, stands out on a Misty peach background.

Details aside, the fragrance notes for this are ones I like before I smelt it. Opening with top notes of Peach and Mandarin Orange, there is a fresh yet fruity scent which hits the senses before the middle notes of Jasmine and Red Lily add to the floral side of the fragrance settling it down to something that is delightfully sweet. The base note of Vanilla, is sweet and noticeable but for me, those top notes are the dominant notes with Jasmine sitting in the background.

A delightful fragrance which is perfect for the whole day and one which has amazing longevity. On my skin, I can still sense it some 5/6 hours after application.

I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo is currently on sale with The Perfume Shop exclusively and prices start at £45 for 40ml, £65 for 60ml rising up to £85 for 100ml. If this sounds like a fragrance toy like the sound of, helpfully, The Perfume Shop will send out a sample vial of the perfume with the purchase, so you can try it within your own surroundings before making a final decision as to whether or not it is for you. If it isn’t, then you can simply return it.

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ASOS Box for the Boys

Having already shared a Beauty Box For Your Bestie from ASOS, I am now sharing the Box for the Boys, which is also from ASOS and it is also priced at just £12 here*.

The box, which has you can see contains six grooming, skin and hair-care products from some of the brands available via ASOS and priced at just £12, it is said to give you a saving of 74% when buying each product separately.

As with the Box for you Bestie, which I shared earlier, this one is a perfect gift for the loved on in your life - Dad, Brother, Hubby and so on. It comes packaged inside a nice Navy Blue Box with the ASOS name clearly displayed over the front.

Contents

• Lab Series Multi-Action Foaming Face Wash: 30ml - Described as being a multi-action foaming cream cleanses, exfoliates and conditions the skin.
• Bulldog Original Stubble Moisturiser: 100ml - Said to hydrates the skin without leaving stubble with a sticky or greasy residue
• Uppercut Deluxe Clay: 18g - This is is a strong-hold product with a natural finish that is easily reworked throughout the day
• Yes to Cucumbers Cooling Mud Mask: 59ml - This is a cooling and hydrating treatment for sensitive skin
• L'Oreal Men Expert Total Clean Shower Gel: 300ml - This is a 5-in-1 shower gel cleans the face, hair and body while also acting as a shaving cream and moisturiser
• Ben Cohen Grooming Tools Hand Nail Clipper

I am pretty impressed with the products in this box and have promptly ordered one for a friend of mine who has a birthday coming up and is a nightmare to buy for, so this gives a little bit of everything.

As mentioned with the Box for Your Bestie, these boxes sell out really quickly and once they have gone they have gone, so if it catches your attention, grab it as quick as I did.

This Box for the Boys is on sale right now, here* from ASOS for just £12

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ASOS Gift For Your Bestie Beauty Box

Having launched a Veganuary Box in January? ASOS area already back with another one and this time it is called “Gift For Your Bestie” and like all other ASOS boxes, this one is also priced at just £12 and it is on sale right now.

Packaged inside a beautiful love themed pink box and inside there is 6 products from some really amazing brands.

This is a great box to surprise that Bestie with, the one you haven’t seen for a very long time owing to the pandemic, or even a gift to yourself for getting to February!

Contents

• Too Faced Hangover 3-In-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray: 30ml -This water-based mist primes, sets and refreshes makeup while keeping skin hydrated
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream 28.3g - This First Aid Beauty moisturiser provides instant relief and long-term hydration for dry, distressed skin
• Ciaté London Watermelon Burst Hydrating Lip Oil: 5ml - This Ciaté London lip oil combines the hydration of a balm with the shine of a gloss
• Shisedio Chaos Controlled Mini Mascara: 4ml - Shiseido mascara delivers voluminous, high impact lashes
• Nars Orgasm Mini Blusher: 1.2g - Nars Orgasm blusher uses transparent pigments to create a soft and sheer look.
• Spectrum A10 makeup brush - Described as being the brush to effortlessly apply powder highlighter with a soft-focus finish

I love everything about this box and ordered it super quick. If this box has got your attention, grab it before it sells out because as with all ASOS boxes, once it has gone, it very very rarely come back into stock.

You can find this box right here for £12*

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Harvey Nichols Hello Handsome Valentine’s Gift Set

In the run up to Christmas, Harvey Nichols had some amazing gifts and hampers on sale to give to loved ones and so far 2021, that trend has continued.  The Hello handsome Valentines Gift Set is truly stunning and very much in keeping with Harvey Nichols theme.

With the theme of this box being for Valentines Day and for the man in your life, whoever that may be - Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandad, Bestie and so on, this is an incredible gift to give and it is priced at £150* and it has quite the mix of products.

Your dream guy deserves the best so spoil him with our Hello Handsome gift set. The ultimate treat for Valentine’s Day, this exclusive collection is home to grooming heroes from ESPA, Kiehl’s and Creed alongside a bottle of Brough Brothers Bourbon to tickle his fancy.

The gift set comes packaged inside a very sleep and luxurious looking black gift box with the Harvey Nichols brand name is in a silver colour.

Contents

• Creed Men's Luxury Sample Set
• Kiehl's Texturizing Hair Clay
• Espa Men The Hydrator
• Brough Brothers Bourbon Whisky 750ml
• HN Peanut Brittle 125g

As you can see, this isn't just a grooming box, it features a nice mixture of products that I know my hubby would absolutely love. You can find this gift box right here*.

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CULT BEAUTY THE LIP EDIT VALENTINE’S DAY BEAUTY BOX

Cult Beauty have revealed their latest beauty box and as you might have guessed from the title of my post, it is not only Valentine’s themed but also lip themed too.

After the success of the 2020 Advent Calendar and with a waiting list already open for the 2021 version, here, I suspect we are going to be seeing a lot of beauty boxes like this one over the coming months - this pleases me a lot! 

The Lip Edit is a savvy way to discover the formulas we swear by. Lips feeling overlooked? Brimming with hydrating masks, conditioning balms, gels and gloss-like treatments, this all-star collection keeps your lips in tip-top condition.

This Valentine’s Lip Edition box is said to be worth over £55 but will go on sale for just £20*!! Yes just £20 and I honestly cannot believe what amazing value for money it is.  Inside there is five products which include the following products

Contents

• Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop (4.2g) – Full Size. Described as being an innovative scrub-to-balm, it harnesses plant-derived AHAs to gently exfoliate, while watermelon and coconut oils instantly quench parched lips. 
• Huda Beauty Silk Balm (1.8g) – Deluxe Mini. Said to be powered by hyaluronic filling spheres to achieve a plumping effect that makes your lips look fuller than ever 
• NUXE Reve de Miel Lip Balm* (15ml) – Full Size. Works to deliver consistent hydration and protection - a must for colder, wintry climates - without any irritating stickiness and can be used as an overnight treatment.
• Patchology FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gel (1 x mask). A rapid-acting treatment for chapped lips. It not only smooths dry and sensitive skin, as also works to naturally enhancing the shape and volume of your lips 
• Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter (6.2g). This lip butter casts a protective dewy sheen that intensifies your natural lip colour and leaves your lips feeling smooth and nourished.
• If this sounds like a box you want to get your hands on, then there is a waiting list to sign up to to be notified of its launch!

Again, this box is worth over £55 and will be on sale for £20 here*!

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