A Closer Look: Perfumes

I first showed you my perfume collection in January 2012 some of which are still there today!

Tom Ford Santal Blush EDP 50ml - this is my second bottle and it's nearly done sob! One of my favourite scents. See my review here.

Chanel Sycomore EDT 75ml - love this vertivert scent. See my review here.

Diptyque Philosykos roll on - the best fig scent out there (in my opinion!) It has figgy and fresh green notes.

Aftelier Perfumes* - Cepes & Tuberose EDP, Wild Roses EDP, Cacoa EDP and Cuir de Gardenia Extrait - some of the most unusual perfumes I've ever tried. See my review here.

Diptyque eau Rose roll on 20ml - adore rose scents.  See my review here.

Illamasqua Freak EDP 30ml - first tried this via a beauty box sample and just loved it. 

Shay & Blue Atropa Belladona 30ml - one of my favourite new finds. See my review here. I've just found out that Shay & Blue are now stocked in M&S Beauty Hall - be heading there soon!

Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia EDP 30ml - this is my second bottle. Love this floral scent.  See my review here.

kai perfume oil - I'm nearly finished this one. It's one of my favourites. With white flowers and freshness. Only negative is it's price.

Annick Goutal Mandragore EDT 30ml - a fruity, minty and fresh scent.

Cowshed Gorgeous Cow Perfume Oil roll on - a really wearable scent.  See my thoughts here.

PG Embrace EDP 30ml* - one of the nicest natural perfumes I've ever tried. See my review here.

Jimmy Choo EDP 60ml - a fruity floral scent. Probably wouldn't re-purchase as I've grown a bit tired of it (third bottle).

Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit aromatic mist 30ml - really like this light fruity floral. See my review here. 

Jurlique Essence of Rose Roll-on Fragrance Oil 11ml - huge rose lover and this is gorgeous. 

Balm Balm Mandarin single note EDP - I got this in a souk souk box. Fresh and Fruity.

Abahna Frangipani & Orange Blossom EDP - my favourite Abahna scent.  See my review here.

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow 12ml Perfume Gel - see my review here.

Have you used any of these scents? What perfumes do you have in your collection?

*PR samples

SoukSouk October Beauty Box

My Souk Souk beauty box arrived yesterday. I'm really pleased with contents and was thrilled to feature in the little green magazine which accompanies the box.

Onto the contents:

Intelligent Nutrients Harmonic Shampoo 60ml - this is worth £8 - I've wanted to try this brand for a while. Minty scented and free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. It's good for coloured hair and can help to tame frizz.  I've tried this and the conditioner out and I really like them.

Intelligent Nutrients Harmonic Conditioner 60ml (£8) - a rich mint scented conditioner which nourishes and conditions. This also get a huge thumbs up from me.

Bareskin Beauty Radiance Face Serum 15ml (£5.40) - a brand I've heard of but I've not tried any of its products.  Packed full of vitamins, mineral and essential fatty acids. It feels super moisturising on the skin and has a slightly spicy floral scent. Looking forward to trying this out. A full review will follow.

Sweet Cecily's Almond &  Avocado Face Cream 10ml - this is a mini try me size tin. I'm a huge fan of Sweet Cecily's already - see my review of Rose Body Butter and Mojito Flavour lip balm here. This cream is rich in vitamins A, D and E which makes in nourishing. Suitable for most skin types.

Avril Nail Lacquer in Hot Chocolate 7ml (£3.99) - this is 7-free varnish. Free from parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene, xylene, camphor and rosin. A perfect shade for autumn.

I'm in the little green magazine "Welcome to our World" page absolutely made my day!

The products I picked to feature are well loved favourites:

Neom Complete Bliss Moroccan Blush Rose Organic Hand Cream review

SkinLikes Natural Deodorant review

Just Be Botanicals Tranquil Body & Massage Oil review

Wellgreen Lewes Rose Body Butter review

bodhi Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy review

PG Embrace EDP review

Did you get this month's box?  What are your thoughts?

Bohemian Naturals Luxury Perfume Sample Pack

I first heard about Bohemian Naturals during #greenchat on Twitter (Thursdays at 8pm). I'm a huge fan of natural perfumes - see my review of Patricia's scent Embrace here.

I decided to try a sample pack which consists of vials of all three perfumes with enough in them to try them two or three times (1/4ml).  You also receive a voucher for £5 off a full size bottle.

Shannon Victoria, an American who now lives in Scotland has been inspired by her travels when creating her perfumes. The perfumes are made using Organic alcohol, Orchid extract and 100% natural botanical essences. No animal testing and they are suitable for Vegans.

The full size roller-ball bottles (4ml) are presented in silk bags, the material having been picked up at Parisian Markets on Shannon Victoria's travels (£30).

Indian Davana - a blend of Indian flowers, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Soft Amber, Incense and Woods. A spicy scent.

Thai Sunshine - with Lemongrass, Lime, Exotic Spices, Cedarwood, Neroli and Sweet Resins. This is a fresh and uplifting scent.

Amber Rose - Roses, Amber, Sandalwood, Blond Tobacco Leaves and Italian Bergamot.  A deep and exotic rose scent.  This is my favourite.

See the website here

Follow on Twitter @BohemianNatrls 

My Top Products of 2012

I'm trying to keep each category to my top 3 products but some it will be my top 4 as I can't decide on 3!

Skincare:

Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil as reviewed here.

Natural Wisdom Rose & Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydrating Toner review here.

Palm & Soul Three Rose Deep Balm for Face & Neck review here.

Skinvelop The Cleanser review here.

Shower Gel:

Balance Me Rose Otto Body Wash mini review here.

Bodhi Mint Thé Refreshing Bath & Shower Therapy review here.

Noble Isle Summer Rising Cornish Hedgerows Bath & Shower Gel review here.

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Bath Oil:

Bamford Geranium Bath Oil mini review here.

NEOM Mini Bath Oil Set review here.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil review here.

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Body Lotion:

Abahna Frangipani & Orange Blossom Body Lotion mini review here.

Bodhi Jasmine Falls Relaxing Body Moisturiser review here.

Pure Thoughts Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter mini review here.

Hands & Feet:

Clear Zal Silk Foot Food Nutrition Cream - review to follow.

Lancome Nutrix Royal Mains Hand Cream link.

NEOM Complete Bliss Organic Hand Cream review here.
Suti Fabulous Organic Food Balm review here.

Lip Balm:

BRIXI Bee Balm review here.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Balm review here.

Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm review here.

Perfume:

Chanel Sycomore EDT review here.

PG Organics Embrace EDP review here.

Tom Ford Santal Blush EDP review here.

Estee Lauder Tuberose Gardenia review here.

Hair:

A'Kin 24 hour Intensive Moisture Leave in Conditioner mini review here.

Neil George Intense Illuminating Conditioner review here.

Louise Galvin Sacred Locks Shampoo & Conditioner for fine hair review here.

Makeup:

Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Make Up SPF 15 link

Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara link

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey link

Stila One Step Brightening Serum link

What have been your favourite products this year?