I just got back from another leaving do, sighhh… I had a tea at the coolest place called Sketch at Conduit St near Regents St. I’ll probably write about Sketch in another entry when I have the time.

So, before I got on to Piccadilly Circus Station, I dropped into Penhaligons perfumers shop at Regents St. This is the first time I got the time to actually try smelling all the signature scents available in the shop.  I spend almost 30 minutes hoovering smelling each scents. To be honest, by the 7^th bottle, my olfactory was not able to distinguish the difference… hehe.. but I persevered and endeavoured the quest .. haha what a mission!

Anyway, these 2 scents won my heart like seriously …. Without a doubt!

Number 1 fav: Amaranthine.

Amaranthine limited edition Eau de Parfum £359

This scent is really really really the best mixture I’ve ever smelled. It’s a cocktail of floral scent.  The first whiff I had, I could smell Tonka Beans, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine straight away! But when I checked on the list of essential oils they used…. It was so many …. Initially on my skin, it smells rather musky, but when u leave it for awhile, it smells rather sweet and seductive. It makes me feel velvety and posh like. Hahaha.. what an explanation. But I love it!

I am going to attempt making it on my own. Good luck miss! Hhihi.. So watch this space ya’ll.

The mixture:

Head Notes
Green Tea, White Freesia, Banana Tree Leaf, Coriander Seed Oil, Cardamom Absolute

Heart Notes
Rose, Carnation, Clove Oil, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang Oil, Egyptian Jasmine Absolute

Base Notes
Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Condensed Milk, Tonka Bean Absolute

Number 2: Artemisia

Artemisia Eau de Parfum.  £95

This is a rather floral fruity fresh smell that just makes you feel pretty. When I smell it, it makes me feel like a princess walking on marshmellow clouds. Ah mazing!

Head Notes
Nectarine and Green Foliage

Heart Notes
Green Apple, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Tea, Violet and Vanilla

Base Notes
Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla

These designer perfumes are made in England and are expensive because it is made using pure essential oils and kept in a well designed bottles. So today, I only bought their miniature that comes with 4 fragrances; Artemisia Eau de Parfum, Malabah Eau de Parfum, Elisabethan Rose Eau de Toilette and Lily of Valley Eau de Toilette. I think this miniature set is a great gift for Christmas or birthday and only £30.

Keep me .. Ofcoz

Love,

Shasa Aziz