Project 10 Pan: Perfume

I've had my eye on TARDES by CARNER for so long (it was in my first ever Bloom Perfumery Yearly Sample Pack) and I reviewed it HERE and so I decided I wanted a bottle in my collection (I wouldn't mind Costarela and CUIRS too) so have decided to do a Project 10 Pan (it's normally done with make up) Here's the perfumes I've chosen to use up:

There are a mixture of mini bottles and a couple of full size bottles all with varying amounts left. I'll update you in empties posts as to how I'm getting along.

Walden Castles in the Air 15ml EdP

Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 30ml

Miller Harris Tea Tonique EdP 14ml

Rook Perfumes Forest EdP 30ml

Byredo Bal D'Afrique EdP 15ml

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir 9ml

Jo Malone Amber & Lavender 9ml

Miller Harris Rose Silence EdP 10ml

Diptyque Eau Rose EdT 20ml

Shay & Blue Dandelion Fig 30ml 

Wish me luck!

Bloom Perfumery: Yearly Sample Pack: February 2017 - Vanilla Et Co

My February Bloom Perfumery sample pack arrived on Thursday and in February we were exploring Vanilla, it's alternatives and materials closely related to it.

I love that we are also sent raw material samples to be able to identify the different forms of Vanilla - Coumarin, Vanillin, Full on real Vanilla, Ethyl Maltol, Tonka Beans and Heliotropin.

There are 3 samples this month that I've had in other sample packs previously. Two which I wasn't keen on but one which I adore - TARDES by Carner EdP (£85 - 50ml) which I received in my very first sample pack in July '15 - see my thoughts on it HERE. I still love it, so it will be a purchase soon!

I like new in: Parfumerie Generale's L'Ombre Fauve EdP (£81.50 - 50ml) which is a re-introduced formula. It's an amber composition and naturally has vanilla in it. With top notes of red amber, a heart of civet chevrone with a base of precious woods. Also from the same house is PG21 Felanilla EdP (£81.50 - 50ml) which is made with two varieties of real vanilla and is absolutely beautiful. It has top notes of saffron and vanilla (Bourbon and Taihitian), a heart of hay and iris absolute with a base of amber.

The other two that have been in previous sample pack are Brocard's Modern Classic EdP which uses Ethyl maltol (£17 - 50ml) and has notes of pear, praline, blackcurrant, white musk, orange blossom, vanilla and ethyl maltol and Angela Ciampagna's Liquo EdP (£95 - 50ml) which has top notes of lavandin, violet and lemon with a heart of anise, licorice, straw and coumarin with a base of frankincense, vetiver and tonka beans.

Civet by Zoologist EdP (£125 - 60ml) is from a new brand at Bloom Perfumery. It has top notes of bergamot, black pepper, lemon, orange and tarragon with a heart of carnation, frangipani, heliotrope, hyacinth, linden, tuberose and ylang ylang with a base of civet, coffee, frankincense, labdanum, musk and vanillin.

The final perfume (there are 7 this month!) is Aphrodisia by Brocard EdP (£26 - 75ml) which has top notes of bergamot and cassis, a heart of jasmine, rosewood and ylang ylang with a base of heliotrope, heliotrophin, musk and vanilla.

What do you think of February's choices?

Bloom Perfumery: TARDES by CARNER

The very gorgeous TARDES by CARNER (EdP) came in my Bloom Perfumery July sample pack. I've promised myself I can buy one of my favourite scents in the July to December period (once my spending ban finishes at the end of December). This is a very high contender as I simply love it!  It's also a Bloom Perfumery best seller.

The perfume is created by Sara Carner alongside recognized perfumers. She comes from a long line of leather artisans and has infused CARNER Barcelona with Spanish workmanship as well as collaborating with the finest designers and suppliers.

The perfume retails at £122 for 100ml, £81 for 50ml or pick up a try me 1.6ml sample for £2 - see HERE.

It has top notes of Almond, Bulgarian Rose and Geranium which give the scent a floral note with a hint of almond and a touch of sweetness. Middle notes of Celery, Plum and Virginia Cedar give it a spicy and fruity heart while base notes of Heliotrope, Musk, Rosewood and Tonka Beans gives it musky, woody and edible sweet tones.

It's truly a perfume I love - it feels like coming home and I even feel it could be my signature scent!

What perfume have you tried lately that has totally wowed you?