Showing posts with label Fragrance and Essential Oils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fragrance and Essential Oils. Show all posts

Thursday, April 24, 2014

New Fragrances #4

Order 4 of 6

This order came from a larger company that I order from and so in restocking some scents I also decided to order a few new ones.  But I didn't just order scents, I ordered a few other odds and ends as well.




Restock ~ Bay Rum
This has the fresh essence of bay leaves with the bright enjoyment of orange peel and zest. This bay rum is not as strong with it’s clove notes.




NEW FRAGRANCE ~ Sunflower
A charming fragrance of radiant sunshine and wistful floral accords.




NEW FRAGRANCE : Intuition for Men
A masculine blend of cedarwood and sandalwood with rich musk.




NEW FRAGRANCE : Lilac In Bloom
Lavishing lilac radiantly blossoms with beautiful buds of sweet rose and delicate lily of the valley.




NEW FRAGRANCE : London For Men
A masculine blend of bergamot, fresh juniper, jasmine and earthy patchouli.




Restock : Gentleman's Pipe
This is the cozy scent with notes of cherry wood, raspberry, vanilla and tobacco.




Restock : Barbershop ~
Vibrant Bergamot and fresh basil leaf are complimented by earthy notes of Oakmoss and white patchouli.




NEW FRAGRANCE SAMPLE OF : Monoi de Tahiti
Notes of exotic tiare flower are seduced with a tease of rose and softened with tender orchid in an exceptionally beautiful blossom.


New Fragrances Order #3

Order 3 out of 6

There is another small company that I order a few of my scents from.  So while I needed to restock three scents from them I did add another scent that I had purchased a small amount to test out some time ago.


Restock ~ Rose
Just like a garden full of fresh and blooming roses.




Restock ~ Sandalwood
This is the woody bouquet of cedar and sandalwood with rose and jasmine.




Restock ~ Nag Champa
This is a classic scent with the wonderful aroma of incense, patchouli, sandalwood and dragon's blood. They work together to create this wonderful blend.




NEW SCENT ~ Black Cherry
This is an extremely strong and intense aroma of ripened sweet black cherries.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

New Fragrances Order #2

Order 2 of 6

There is a small company that two of my scents come from, although I do have more of their scents, they just aren't my favorites.  I have tried ordering them (same names) from other companies that I order from and save on shipping and I've always been disappointed.  Although I do have some left of these two scents and they are currently listed as part of my regular scents I decided it was time to order more.  I also want to be able to make bath soaps with them, so I need more to be able to do that!  But they are wonderful scents and I wanted to be able to continue to offer them to you....

While these two scents are listed under my Other Scents as they are scents that either a man or a women would enjoy.   I had them previously listed under masculine scents but I am moving them because they are a universal scent.


Cool Citrus Basil
This is a zesty and clean fragrance infused with cool citrus and fresh basil leaves. Refreshing and Energizing! A Bath and Body Works type fragrance.


Lemongrass and Sage
This fragrance is a perfect blend. Lemongrass top notes with a fresh, lightly herbal background of sage to smooth and round out the lemongrass make this one scent you can't put down.



But while I was placing my order, there was another scent I have had my eye on for some time.  So I decided it was time to order it....  Well Cleopatra Queen of the Nile was out of stock so I selected this one instead.   A friend of mine sent me some soap with this some time ago and I did like it quite a bit.




Salty Sea Air
Sun, Sand and a wave of sea air… inspired by the picturesque landscape and the fresh scents of the waters of the Aegean. You'll be transported to an azure-lined shore, amidst a salty sea breeze, inhaling the crisp sea air.

New Fragrances Order #1

Order 1 of 6

There are several companies that I order my scents from, and this is the first order of a couple of them to re-stock fragrances and essential oils and try some new ones.

I was running low on Old Spice so I thought I would order a few others while I was at it.




The last time I had ordered I had gotten a sample of Royal Water Creed for those that are familiar with Green Irish Tweed also by Creed you may like this one as well.  With a previous order I had gotten a sample of Royal Water Creed and found it to be amazing!  I didn't have much of it but it was enough to know that I wanted to order a larger bottle of.

Fresh and cool, it's an invigorating celebration of personal spirit and a tribute to the next generation of the House of Windsor.  Regal, refined, yet refreshingly approachable – just like the young royals. Royal Water captures the glamour, energy and power of tomorrow's international news-makers.
* Top note: Fresh citrus infusion with peppermint
* Middle note: Juniper berry, basil
* Base note: Musk, ambergris




The next scent is Eau D'Orange Verte Herms, and is one that I have a vague memory of, but I also know it's still a beloved scent by many men.   As a child/teen I grew up overseas as an expat in SE Asia, and there were a few times that my mom got a call from her sister saying my grandmother was doing poorly and didn't think she would survive the night.  (She did survive by some miracle, and although wasn't the same because of so many small strokes.  She passed away peacefully Christmas Day 1991, less than a year after we returned to the United States for good I think she was waiting for that moment.)  The office of the company my dad worked for arranged airline tickets for my mum and she left us immediately to return to her mum's bedside.  Since we had frequent flier mile plan with Northwest Orient that's what they booked her on between Hong Kong and Grand Forks ND and booked her first class.  In the 80's this was the cologne added into their amenity kit handed out during long haul international flights and when my mum got back home she gave those amenity kits to me.   I haven't used this particular scent before, nor have I smelled the original scent in many years, so I can't say if it will be an exact dupe, but it did have some really good reviews by others on the site where I ordered it from.  

Hermès Colognes are generous, figurative expressions of simple pleasures. Sparkling and invigorating, it carries the green freshness of an explosion of oranges with a woody signature. Citrus, minty, woody.




This next scent I have changed the name of to suit me.   The original name was Komodo which is an animal found in Indonesia, but since I grew up there as an expat as a child/teen and attended the JIS (Jakarta International School) for ten years the Komodo Dragon was also our school mascot.  Given the discription I decided to call this one what we called our swim team..... AquaDragons!   I was privileged enough that the company my dad worked for had places for their employees to go to for a little R&R out of the city.  One of the places was what we nicked named "the islands".  It was one of the islands leased out by Pulau Putri.  It had three cabins, each slept 10 so I always brought out my friends and each cabin had their own boat, driver and unlimited amount of petrol.  What kid wouldn't like that!!!   The other was various houses they leased up in the mountains known a Puncak, around the well known area of Puncak Pass.  Curvy roads and horses you can rent as you trot along the rice paddies and the busy roads.  Good local food and buying fruits and vegetables at local stands by the road are some of my favorite memories.   But while at the houses we had tennis courts and swimming pools to keep us busy.  One even had a pool table which was quite fun! And again I brought my friends with, just fewer than the islands because we drove ourselves up to the pass so that meant one or two friends depending if it was before or after my brother graduated.

Masculine, fresh, airy and aquatic, but with reminiscent notes of mountain herbal tea, lemon peel, lavender, jasmine and mint.



Given the company offers the option to try some free scents depending on the dollar amount of your order I also selected the following scents.

* Fresh Milk ~ Creamy and very sweet, with ever so light accents of creamy florals.

* Milk ~ Our truest milk fragrance. Great in blends, to bring a warm creamy note or as a soft standalone.

* Stetson ~ Ooooh I am a sucker for this one myself, and even though I know it's a cheap drug store scent it's one I do love on a man...... It's described as being rich, masculine blend of rugged woods and spice scents.

* Jazz ~ A hip masculine scent for its time, this refreshing, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance.




Plus 4 scents of their choice.....
Edited to add the scents they sent me are as follows....

* 212 Sexy type (womans) ~ Top : Bergamot and Pink Pepper ~ Middle : Geranium, Gardenia, Cotton Candy ~ Base : Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood

* Moss ~ no description given on their website, I hate when they do that. But it's a very green and earthy scent that is quite lovely.

* Puppy Breath ~ Playful, milky with hints of dirt, grass and mischief. (pretty accurate)

* Rain Forest Bloom ~ Green ozonic top notes with a clean linen and wild rose floral heart ending with damp earth, moss and woodland musk.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Updates on New Ingredients To Work With & 3 new Essential Oils

One of the things that I am proud of doing, and that is by not using any pre-made bases.  Instead I buy all individual ingredients and I formulate my own recipes using those ingredients.   Well I have added a couple of more wonderful ingredients to my stash to play with.........

That is including my shaving soap that are not made from a pre-made glycerin soap base like many other artisan soapmakers.  Mine truly is homemade and made in the USA.


But first off before I get into those ingredients I've also added three new essential oils.  I will enter them into my store once they have arrived.  I know there are those that prefer essential oils over fragrance oils so I am adding some new ones that won't break the bank.  Sadly some are extremely expensive and makes it hard to swallow the price.  Some are $50 to $70 for 8 ounces and others are even higher than that!  If I did acquire those essential oils I would have to add that to the price of product and few would be willing to pay that difference.   However if you would like to buy your own essential oil I would use it to scent your own with it as I have just done recently for another customer with Rose Absolute Essential Oil.  Just some food for thought for you.

* Lemongrass Essential Oil

* Grapefruit Essential Oil

* Tangerine Essential Oil


I have added the following extract which I plan on incorporating into an aftershave balm as well as a hand/body lotion and possibly a cooling menthol foot cream.  

* Comfrey Leaves Extract
The extract is emollient, healing, anti-inflammatory, astringent, promotes tissue repair and is moisturizing to the skin. 

* Horsetail Grass Extract
The extract is an astringent, healing, texturizer, elasticizer, high in silica, adds strength & sheen to hair and is good for the skin.

* Ivy Extract
Ivy has long been known to be an astringent, stimulant, anti-cellulite, anti-blotchiness and a wonderful skin healer.

* Sea Buckthorn Extract
This extract is used as an antioxidant, anti-aging, acne, anti-inflammatory, emollient,and cell healing and regeneration agent.  

* Carrot Extract
This extract is high in vitamins A and E and beta carotene.  It is an anti-inflammatory, soothing chapped and uncomfortable skin.  It is thought to bring balance to the moisture in both skin and hair as a conditioning agent.

* Mallow Extract
This extract was cherished by the Ancient Romans for it's soothing and protecting properties to dry and sensitive skin.  It is commonly used in skincare preparations to reduce inflammation. 



But one other oil I also added was Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil.  This oil I plan on also using in a shaving soap.   But I am unsure if it should be a vegan shaving soap or a tallow one.  If you have any thoughts or ideas to that please feel to leave a comment here.   But I thought it would be a wonderful addition into a shaving soap just as the commercial made one that also uses this ingredient.   

* Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
This is a cold processed oil that has a dark red-orange color and is perfect or adding regenerative properties to your products.  There is a stronger odor with this oil but it shouldn't prevent anyone from using this oil. 

I will be needing a few testers for my new ASB and shave soap made with the sea buckthorn and other extracts.  My current two ASB will remain in my store as the recipes are tested, tried and well liked.  The same goes for my other shaving soaps, they will remain, but this will give one more option.......   So if you are interested please drop me an email and let me know why you would like to be considered as a tester for me.  Results will need to be posted on the shave nook forum for all to see.  

Monday, May 6, 2013

A Couple Of New Fragrance Oils and an Essential Oil

I've got three new fragrance oils due to arrive tomorrow.  (May 7th)  I haven't smelled them as of yet, but I did buy an 8 oz size bottle of each one to test out.


Ancient Sedona: This fragrance is an Oriental Floral Amber. This sensual, deep scent was named for the famous city in Arizona, invoking days of old and a deeper, richer experience.It opens with green notes of Mandarin Leaf and Orange Blossom. Heart is heady night Floral, Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver. Dry down has sensual notes of Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.


Kentish Rain: Rainy, salty mist green notes made up of basil, green leaf and ozone notes with added notes of muguet lily, rose and jasmine bring out the touch of violet in the blend for sweetness. Our perfumer added bottom notes of Sandalwood and tonka to round out the earthy, coast like feel.


Zanzibar Spice: This fragrance is a hint on the masculine side but women will love using it too. You’re nose will first pick up on the Mandarin Leaf, Agave Nectar and African Lotis then you’ll notice they’re perfectly paired with spices like cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Peppercorn. The dry base notes of Safari Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean hold it all together for the perfect combination of “sugar and spice and everything nice”.


I'm looking forward to smelling and using these!


Then today while placing an order with another company I added Lime Essential Oil to my cart so that should be here before long.

Friday, January 25, 2013

New Scents Added To The Drop Down Options

I've added some new scents to the drop down options on my website.   I thought these would be scents that you would enjoy.   There are others that I bought in smaller quantities to test out that I plan on adding at a later date.

But these have just been added to my store for all to enjoy........


In Masculine Scents............

Forrest Pine ~
The pure pine scent you love for the holidays – Christmas trees in the snow. This is clean and energizing; breathe deep, and imagine you’re in the woods on a snowy evening.


Homme L'Occitane type ~
A masculine blend of lavender, nutmeg, cinnamon, tonka bean and musk.



In Floral Scents...........

Frangipani ~
The Hawaiian floral – a lush sweet tropical flower. This is a strong clean floral that is unique and loved by many.



Scottish Heather ~
A delicate floral that will send you back to the Scottish moors. Imagine standing in a field of this delicate flower as the mist rises – relaxing and fragrant.


Orange Blossom ~
 A bit of orange (just a squeeze!) with a bold, clean white floral top note.


 Ylang-Ylang ~
 The ultimate floral, soft and sweet with a note of jasmine. Considered a potent aid to romance!


Tassi Lavender ~
A beautiful lavender scent.   Tassi Lavender is a fragrance oil rendition of the Tasmanian Lavender Essential Oil. A clean lavender scent with a very floral profile. While there are undertones of herbs and wood, the primary notes are sweet, soft florals. Fine lavender can be somewhat ozone-like in a clean sense, certainly not medicinal or camphoric. You may know these types of scents as flower garden duplications.




Other Scents............

Country Spice ~
Fresh spices, from the tang of clove to the warmth of cinnamon – a baker’s dream.


Milk & Honey ~
Creamy, fresh white scent (mmm…milk!) and sweet honey straight from the comb. A perfect, farm-fresh mix.


Huckleberry ~
This is a powerful berry blend that will always be reminiscent of Grandma's homemade preserves.   * Caution: Be careful using this one in bear country.



Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New Scents For December...... all because I needed LIME!

I needed to order more lime fragrance oil but try as I might I have ONLY found one supplier to provide the lime that is just a single note of pure clean and fresh lime scent.   So while I was there I picked up the following scents.


Lime
Sharp, citrusy green. The perfect skin cooler on a hot summer’s day!

Forest Pine
The pure pine scent you love for the holidays – Christmas trees in the snow. This is clean and energizing; breathe deep, and imagine you’re in the woods on a snowy evening.

Country Spice
Fresh spices, from the tang of clove to the warmth of cinnamon – a baker’s dream.

Homme L'Occitane type
A masculine blend of lavender, nutmeg, cinnamon, tonka bean and musk.

Milk & Honey
Creamy, fresh white scent (mmm…milk!) and sweet honey straight from the comb. A perfect, farm-fresh mix.
I LOVE the scent of the Pre de Provence bath soap that has the scent name of "milk".  But I am not fond of how that soap feels on my skin.  There is too much coconut oil or palm kernel oil in it leaving it feeling dry and itchy, but then I've been spoiled by bath soap that is well balanced!    So I thought this would be a fun alternative to try out.  

Frangipani
The Hawaiian floral – a lush sweet tropical flower. This is a strong clean floral that is unique and loved by many.

Heather
A delicate floral that will send you back to the Scottish moors. Imagine standing in a field of this delicate flower as the mist rises – relaxing and fragrant.
I thought this would be a great scent to make into my shaving soap that has alcohol in it.  Not just a splash for label appeal but a generous amount as I've been able to do.  I already have a tallow & rum (made with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum) so why not Tallow & Scottish Whiskey scented like the heather of the Scottish moor!   Now just to figure out what Scottish Whiskey to buy and use for it when it arrives....  I'm looking forward to this one! 

Orange Blossom
A bit of orange (just a squeeze!) with a bold, clean white floral top note.
When I was in the hospital in Rochester the hubby bought me a tube of an artisan type lotion in the hospital gift shop because I didn't have my own from home so he could rub my back.  I was so stiff and sore from spending so much time laying in bed so back rubs were kinda nice.  It was The Naked Bee brand and I highly recommend that brand if you don't buy mine that is.  LOL  But I absolutely fell in love with the scent, Orange Blossom & Honey.   So that is why I picked up this scent.    

Ylang-Ylang
The ultimate floral, soft and sweet with a note of jasmine. Considered a potent aid to romance!



Plus the following scents in 1/2 ounce sample bottles.

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Women Type
Inspired by her love of layering unexpected fragrances, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely is soft, powdery, discrete and very intimate, it's typically announced as 'silky white amber'. It opens with soft citrusy (nectarine and bergamot) and woodsy (rosewood) notes with a touch of lavender, which is very discrete and not at all sharp. The fragrance further develops with the notes of white narcissus, orchid and patchouli. The base unites white amber, cedar, woodsy notes and white musk. This is an excellent dupe! It is great in soy and safe for bath and body!

Ed Hardy for Men Type
Bright and tantalizing citrus effects of Bergamot & Mandarin are touched by the aromatic expressions of Evergreen, Mint Julep, Musk, Amber and the sharp bite of Clary Sage for added zest.

Juicy Couture Women Type
Lovers of fresh, modern fruity-florals will love our re-creation of this top-selling designer fragrance. Top notes of watermelon, mandarin, and passionfruit lead to a flowery green middle of marigold, crushed leaves, water hyacinth, and tuberose absolute, atop a sweet bed of creme brulee, vanilla, precious woods, and patchouli. Premium Grade Only

Hawaiian Tropics Type
This is our version and smells exactly like the famous brand of tanning lotion known as "Hawaiian Tropic". An awesome coconut nectar with an ever so slight hint of banana.

Viva la Juicy Women Type


Sunday, October 7, 2012

Testing New Scents!



Okay I admit I have a thing for scents.  I love scents and many different scents.  It’s fun to be able to use scents that you just don’t find in stores like walmart or target.   But it’s even better using an artisan product in a quality you don’t find there either!  

But let’s get back to the different scents that I ordered.    Now don’t get me wrong I don’t plan on adding all these scents into my store.   But I bought them for a particular reason.  Some were ordered at the request of customers some were chosen because I thought they would be nice, some for men, some for the ladies and some for kids or just want something fun and different.  But it’s also just plain fun to try different things!   I also want to get into selling more bath soaps locally so I want a variety of bath soaps to offer people of all ages!    I do consider myself color challenged so I also bought several new colorants to try out as well as a new vertical soap mold.   I also have a soap making forum that teaches others so I will be doing reviews of the scents and colorants for my members there as well. 

These new scents will be made into bath soaps.  But I also have a plan!   I want to look at the different scents that I currently offer and remove some of the less popular scents as well as the scents that aren’t that strong.   Then in turn I want to add in some new scents that I think will be enjoyed by many and that are strong scents in soaps.  Not all scents have that slap in the face effect as I call it.  Some are just more subtle by nature and I respect that, but I have found that many of my customers want the stronger scents. 

So I purchased a bunch of different scents in small 1 oz bottles to test out.   I’m tired of buying larger bottles only to find out that they aren’t popular with the customers or that I don’t like them.   So they sit and collect dust and don’t get used.   So it just makes sense to buy the smaller bottles to test before buying a bigger bottle.     

These scents will be tested out in small batches of bath soaps as well as pucks of shaving soap.   The soaps will be listed in my store under my Scented Cold Process Bath Soaps or as Specialty Cold Process Soaps.   Specialty Cold Process soaps are other soaps that I make.   They could be gardeners/mechanics soaps that are very exfoliating and cleansing in the recipe used or they could be spa/salt bars.  Spa/salt bars are a unique recipe used that I mostly coconut oil with a high superfat so they aren’t drying to the skin.   But they also contain a high percent of sea salt and kosher salt combination to exfoliate the skin.  These types of soaps have a different lather that is more lotion like and are really nice to use!    The soaps that didn’t turn out how I wanted them to turn out will be listed for sale in my clearance section.   Any remaining scents may be used in other products such as lotions or creams and also sold.   I will be adding a RTS (ready to ship) section just for those items in the area with my lotions and creams.  

The scents that are tested out in shaving soaps will be made into pucks and listed either in my RTS (ready to ship) section or my clearance section depending on how I feel the scent turns out.   I do want to have a larger selection of shaving soaps to offer that are pre-made and are ready to be mailed out. 

Anything that is already pre-made and ready to ship rather than made to order now has RTS in the title of the product.  So you can do a search for all RTS items by using the advance search feature on my website.

Now onto a list of the scents that I have ordered, and be prepared it’s a LONG list!

1) Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Southern baking comes alive! The aroma of sweet fresh strawberries mixed with sour rhubarb marmalade, with a base note of flaky pie crust. Very unique!


2) Mr. Pepper MD.
This smells similar to Dr. Pepper soda that is loved by many of all ages. A blend of spicy orange and cherry notes with hints of toasted almond, clove and cinnamon create a totally unique fragrance.

 
3) Honey
Our honey aroma is sweet, yet slightly bitter. A fantastic natural aroma

 
4) Honey Bunny
Opening with sparkling notes of bergamot, sweet orange, and crisp apple; followed by rich, golden honey nectar, toffee bits, and soft white musk mingling together to create a sweet treat as natural as sunshine.

 
5) Hawaiian Ginger
You will love this refreshing tropical array containing top notes of tangy pineapple, freshly-sliced summer melons, and crisp apple slices.  Middle notes include iris, rose, jasmine, and cyclamen.  Base notes of vanilla and musk make this fragrance a perfect blend.

 
6) French Vanilla Oak
The sensual scent of creamy vanilla and warm amber mingle with oak moss and sandalwood, anchored by patchouli and musk.

 
7) Fresh Brewed Coffee - World’s Greatest
The aroma of strong black fresh brewed Arabica coffee beans.

 
8) Coconut Craze
We're crazy for summertime, and that is just what this fragrance embraces!   Coconut craze fragrance begins with top notes of lemon, orange, pineapple, and lime; rounded-out with middle notes of caramel and coconut, with base notes of buttercream, coconut milk, vanilla bean, and musk. Surfs up!


9) Wild Musk
This smells similar to Coty's Wild Musk, a sensual musk that is blended together with exotic jasmine, ylang ylang warmed by sandalwood and amber.

 
10) Margarita
This is a fresh lime fragrance with hints of lemon rinds and fresh greenery. This fragrance oil has high levels of essential oil of lime for a true-to-name aroma.

 
11) Frozen Margarita
This begins with top notes of essential oil of Lime and Mandarin Orange; including notes of Southern Valencia, Lemon, and Sea Salt; followed by middle notes of frothy iced Guava Nectar, Strawberries, and Pineapple; all sitting on base notes of Brown Sugar, Vanilla Rum, and Musk.


12) Burberry British
A fresh, modern blend of classic cologne citruses highlight warm, inviting buds, amber, sandalwood and white musk.

 
13) Sea Salt & Lotus
Sea Salt & Lotus Blossoms fragrance: The scent of fresh air, sea salt, ocean mist and aquatic florals come together to create a sexy, modern twist on this fresh & clean fragrance, complete with tender green notes and a beachy musk.

 
14) You Sexy Thing You
This is an exotic, floral fantasy temptation. A blend orchid, jasmine and freesia with sensual skin musk and sultry sandalwood create this captivating fragrance.


15)  Alien
This is a magical fragrance that will make you feel like the Princess of the Universe!  Notes of bright melon and sparkling mandarin are mixed with orange blossom, star jasmine, and rose.  A woody base is supplemented by vanilla and musk.
 

16) Daisy
Our rendition begins with top notes of tangy lemon and jasmine; followed by middle notes of muguet lily, rose petals, African violet, and daylily;  sitting on base notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and musk. 


17 ) New Born Baby
Delicate citrus tones unfold to reveal a blend of soft florals in this innocent fragrance. Rose, geranium and ylang are accented with a hint of orange flower for a classic baby accord, while sandalwood surrounds the bouquet with smooth woody tones. A velvety base of musk and powdery sweetness lingers for a soothing undertone.
 

18) Keylime Pie
This is a bitter lime and green lemon zests on a dry down of vanilla cream.
 

19) Almond Macaroon
This luscious almond cookie fragrance is sure to create a sensory delight. Fresh orange sweetens the toasted almond character, as bakery tones of warm cookie and toasted nut add a yummy sensation. Vanilla bean sweetens the cookie tones, completing the gourmand treat.


20) Root Beer
This is very true-to-name fragrance oil. It’s the refreshing aroma of a root beer soda.


21) Sheer Seduction
Absolutely seductive! It’s a sensual floral accord of African violets and lily of the valley, complimented by slight hints of kiwi, lime, and grapefruit.


22) Tobacco
When most people think of the smell of tobacco, they think of cigarette smoke or cigar tobacco.  However, a real tobacco plant smells like neither of these.  Our true tobacco plant fragrance is described as a fresh, citrus top with juniper berries and woodsy notes of vetiver.  This wonderful scent begins with top notes of lemon, orange, and verbena;. Followed by middle notes of juniper berry and hay; all sitting on base notes of labdanum, vetiver, and tobacco.   


23) Satsuma
The Japanese Satsuma is a unique, aromatic citrus fruit.  Our perfumist truly captured this uniqueness in our Satsuma fragrance.  It’s a wonderful blend of orange, mandarin, mango, peach, lime, jasmine, and orange flowers.  Energizing and intoxicating!  We love it! 


24) Yuzu
Yuzu is most likely the most popular scent on the market.  Also referred to as Japanese Grapefruit, Yuzu is not your ordinary grapefruit scent.  Yuzu begins with top notes of mandarin, tangerine, lemon satsuma, and ruby red grapefruit, middle notes of bergamot, and base notes of oakmoss.  


25) Lily of the Valley
This is a very fresh and green muguet de bois; true to name lily of the valley aroma.


26) Creamy Coconut
For those that love the aroma of creamy coconut milk then this is one you don’t want to miss.   It’s not the typical tropical coconut that some look for but the scent of the coconut milk itself.    


27) Hawaiian Suntan
Wisk yourself away to the beach with this fragrance that is reminiscent of Hawaiian Tropics suntan lotion!  This is a fruity paradise containing notes of creamy coconut, passion fruit, guava, pineapple, banana, melon, and grapefruit. You'll feel the tan coming on! 


28) Red Currant
This crisp and tart fragrance begins with top notes of black and red currants, cassis, and strawberries; followed by a sweet deep floral rose; with base notes of oakmoss and musk.  One whiff and you will be Berry happy! 


29) Angels Whispering
This fragrance begins with top notes of green leafy ferns and sweet florals; followed by jasmine and white floral lily; sitting on a floral musk base note. 


30) Fruity Rings
Compare this scent with the flavor of fruit flavored rings cereal.  Your children will love it and it will be loved by adults as well.  This fragrance begins with top notes of lemon rinds, lime, and grapefruit; middle notes of lemongrass, lily, and verbena; and base notes of vanilla sugar.
 

31) Tuscan Wine
 If you've ever dined at an Italian restaurant and drank wine from a flask that was wrapped in straw, you've enjoyed Tuscany Chianti wine.  Tuscany is world-renowned for their fine red wines, which like most red wines, are served at room temperature.  Tuscan Wine fragrance is a true luxury fragrance beginning with top notes of black grapes, strawberry, and red wine; followed by middle notes of white flowers and sweet cinnamon; and sits on dry wood notes.
 

32) Merlot Wine
Velvety nuances of plums, apples, red raspberries and strawberries combine with a light alcoholic and spicy background. It’s the wonderful aroma of red merlot wine.
 

33) Christmas Cabernet
Cabernet has a classically deep red color and displays a lovely bouquet of berries and oak. A full-bodied wine with good varietal character and power, it offers rich cherry flavors with excellent balance and a long finish. We have combined this lovely aroma with hints of Christmas time, and created our version of Christmas Cabernet.


34) Pleasingly Pumpkin
This is our rendition of the famous sweet pumpkin fragrance.  It’s the sweet, creamy combination of pumpkin puree with warm notes of butter and sweet vanilla cream. 
 

35) Cashmere & Silk
A soft and sensual bouquet of creamy French vanilla with sandalwood, patchouli, and musk accented by rose, violet, apricot, and creamy coconut milk. 
 

36) Tomato Leaf
A very unique fragrance composition of sweet green tomato leaves, coriander, galbanum, jasmine, peach, apricot, and base notes of green woods. 


37) Fierce Male
Citrusy top-notes of orange, lemon and lime, leading to middle notes of rosemary, jasmine, lily of the valley, vetiver  and rose and finishing a woody, oakmoss and white musk base note.


38) Knock Out
Compare this to Old Spice Swagger.  A spicy, rich, warm woody fragrance with bright notes of lime, bergamot, and pineapple enhanced with notes of rose, muguet lily, and jasmine; sitting on masculine base notes of green moss, dark musk, cedar, sandalwood, and amber.  Any man wearing this scent is sure to be a KNOCK OUT!


39) Blue Sugar
Fresh citrus creates a shimmering lift for this sensual vanilla based scent.  A romantic floral bouquet at the heart of the fragrance intertwines with fresh green tones and rich patchouli.  The vanilla signature at the base of the scent is balanced with soft musk and warmed by exotic woody tones for lingering sensuality. 


40) Manly Man
Energizing citrus notes mix with subtle touches of clean, classic rose petals, infused with smoldering notes of frankincense and myrrh. Cashmere woods, sandalwood and sensual musk bring this rugged creation to a finish with a soft powdery dry down.
 

41) Lavender Luxury
This is a tranquil combination of fresh herbs and cool camphor.  Unique and lovely!  Lavender luxury fragrance begins with top notes of Italian bergamot, eucalyptus leaves, citrus zest, and French lavender; followed by middle notes of lily of the valley, and clary sage; sitting on base notes of Nordic pine, cool camphor, and clove buds.
 

42) Lavender Martini
Gin martini meets lavender in this creative aroma.  We've successfully captured the effervescent carbonation in this unique fragrance.  Lavender martini fragrance begins with top notes of tangy lemon zests, orange, and carbonation; followed by middle notes of spicy bergamot, mint, and lavender; sitting on a base note of rosewood. 
 

43) China Rain
A truly refreshing, clean aroma with top notes of fresh rose petals, middle notes of wisteria and cyclamen, bottom notes of sandalwood and vanilla.
 

44) Paradise Reef
Let's get away and go deep-sea diving at Paradise Reef.  A popular vacation get away place.  Paradise Reef is a sparkling fragrance with salt water and fresh air notes.  This fragrance begins with notes of nectarine, bird of paradise, and water lily, followed by middle notes of passion flower, orchid, and hyacinth.  A well-rounded fragrance empowered by fresh air and salt water notes. 
 

45) Vanda Orchid
Wild berries and blooming flowers combine to create romance with this fruity floral creation. Sparkling citrus tones lead to a wild blueberry accord as the scent unfolds. A bouquet of delicate white Vanda orchids is laced with fresh green accents to balance the fruit accord. Generous musky undertones and rich warm woods add clear sweet softness to complete the luxurious fragrance.
 

46) Peach Margarita
Fresh and sweet succulent Peaches combined with sparkling notes of lime, lemon, and orange rinds makes this the perfect Party Drink!


47) Sap Moss type
Sap Moss products from Aveda are blended with Iceland moss, quillaja, yucca, olibanum and galbanum. This is a soothing fragrance with a fresh marine-green appeal.
 

48) Crystal Blue
Tranquil marine notes laced with muguet, sheer musk and orris.  This is a clean scent with a sporty citrus twist.
 

49) Toasted Coconut
Need a fragrance that smells like sunshine and sun tans? Toasted Coconut is it! Need a fragrance for warm bodies on the beach? Toasted Coconut is it!


50) Endless Love type
Endless Love is a blend of pomegranate, apple blossom, with peach and ylang ylang. It’s a sensual yet fruity, playful yet romantic.


51) Hinoki Wood
Here is the low down on what this scent is like: warm essences of blonde wood, cedar and patchouli are enhanced with vanilla musk, cinnamon, clove and uplifted with notes of fresh eucalyptus, lavender, orange blossom, jasmine and rose.
 

52) Coconut Milk
This version of coconut has a milky note to it. Don't think milk shake, think of this scent as a freshly cut coconut with a slightly sweetened vanilla milk.   Does this mean the new Coconut Milk fragrance makes me think of relaxing on the beach with an umbrella drink? Hmmmmmmmm.  Either way, this scent is summery, warm and comforting.
 

53) Emmett
This is a very masculine scent of bay, rum, lime, mahogany, amber, vanilla and bergamot.
 

54) Jacob
Jacob is a blend of evergreen woods, moss, patchouli and sensual musk. It is a deep, yet fresh scent and entirely masculine.


55) Tassi Lavender
I did buy a pound of this scent because it comes recommended from many soapers that I know.  Tassi Lavender is a fragrance oil rendition of the Tasmanian Lavender Essential Oil. A clean lavender scent with a very floral profile. While there are undertones of herbs and wood, the primary notes are sweet, soft florals. Fine lavender can be somewhat ozone-like in a clean sense, certainly not medicinal or camphoric. You may know these types of scents as flower garden duplications.    A beautiful lavender scent.
 

56) Woodland Ice
Woodland Ice is a refreshing, outdoors kind of scent. Think evergreen and ozone, moss and musk, wildflower and herb. This masculine scent is easily crossed over for a unisex scent. I suspect that most women will want their man to wear this because it is sexy, clean and masculine.
 

57) Coconut
Coconut is a scent that will take you immediately to the tropics.

 
58) Huckleberry Fragrance
I bought 8 oz of this scent because it's so awesome!   This is a powerful berry blend that will always be reminiscent of Grandma's homemade preserves.   * Caution: Be careful using this one in bear country.


59) Pumpkin & Vanilla
Rich pumpkin pie with whipped vanilla topping
 

60) Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Cardamom, ground cinnamon, vermont maple, pumpkin puree, carrot, whipped cream, rum, caramelized sugar, french vanilla


61) Lavender Vanilla
Lavender fields with smooth vanilla notes


62) Lavender Sage
Italian bergamot, eucalyptus leaves, citrus zests, french lavender, lily of the valley, clary sage, Nordic pine, cool camphor & clove buds


63) Carrot Cake
You will love the buttery spice blend with hints of peach, coconut, carrots, cinnamon and warm vanilla that make up carrot cake!


64) Black Raspberry & Vanilla
Smooth blend of raspberry with a touch of vanilla


65) Midnight Rose
Fresh Rose bouquet with masculine spice notes


66) Sleigh Ride
A warm woodsy bouquet mixed with pine needle, bay leaf & cinnamon


67) Strawberry Shortcake
The aroma of buttery vanilla cake with notes of freshly sliced strawberries, with base notes of rich vanilla cream.
 

68) Strawberries & Champagne
Duplicate from Victoria Secrets.  This is a sweet blend of red fruits boosted by lily of the valley and apple cider.


69) Black Cherry
This is an extremely strong aroma of ripened sweet black cherries.  It makes you want to take a bite!


All these go with the collection of other 1 oz bottles that I have bought or got as free gifts with purchase from other suppliers!   So watch out for some awesome treats from PC!!!  

Saturday, July 24, 2010

3 new scents

I needed to place an order for some supplies, and somehow three scents just happened to fall into my cart. 


Bay Rum
Aromatic Notes: Blend of Bay Leaves and Orange Peel


I am not overly thrilled with my current "Tobacco" scent as I find it fairly weak.  Just as a reminder that tobacco doesn't smell like a burning cigarette but rather the tobacco leaf and usually has hints of cherry in it.   So I found this one.  It has some really good reviews so I hope it's a better choice.
Aromatic Notes: Cherrywood, Raspberry, Vanilla, Tobacco


This one caught my eye and I just had to order some to check it out. 
Barber Shoppe
It is a new scent for the company and doesn't have a written description of it, but it does have one review so far and this is what that person had to say about it. "Reminiscent of olden day barber shoppe aroma. A very sexy manly scent. Scent stays very strong in soap and is a good seller."


There is another company (one i haven't ordered from before but many of my friends have) that I am trying to figure out what new scents I want to order and I hope to get that figured out soon.   As there are a few feminine and a few masculine scents that I want to acquire.  If there are any scents in particular that you would like me to consider adding please reply to this blog to let me know. 



Thursday, April 1, 2010

New Fragrances Ordered

I ordered some new fragrances from Natures Garden.  Some scents were requested by customers and other scents..... just happened to fall into my cart. (imagine that)   Several of these scents I bought full size bottles of, then I took advantage of their discount for buying ten 1oz bottles.

These are the scents that I bought a full size bottle of. 

Sage : A wonderful fragrance reminiscent of fresh herbal sage leaves. Great for use by itself or for creative mixing. 

Pomegranate : The wonderful aroma of freshly sliced pomegranate.

Japanese Cherry Blossom :  Oriental and sensual, our Japanese Cherry Blossom scent is a well-rounded blend of pink Japanese cherry blossoms and fragrant mimosa flower petals, with warm base notes of vanilla, Tonka bean, and oriental woods.

Toasted Hazelnut : Wonderful aroma of freshly toasted hazelnuts with base notes of vanilla and butter.

Rose & Violet : A soothing medley of wild rose and sweet violet blossoms with touches of coconut, orange, and musk.

Aromatherapy Energizing : A combination of fragrance oils and essential oils. A spearmint, peppermint, wintergreen, aroma with a faint base note of citrus.

Wild Wild West : Wild Wild West Fragrance oil is a wild and sexy accord, combining top notes of Tumble Weeds, Basil Leaves, and Tonka Beans; followed by middle notes of Brushed Suede, Earthy Patchouli, and Amber Stone; all sitting on manly base notes of Aged Saddle Leather, Red Cedar, and Full Musk.  Gitty Up Cowboy!

Alpine Snowdrift : The ultimate, wintery-fresh fragrance; reminiscent of fun on the ski slopes. This fragrance is a perfect blend of wet snow, a frozen air accord, menthol, woodland moss, spearmint leaves, winter anise, an ozonic accord, frosted vanilla, and galbanum.

Spearmint : Refreshing, minty spearmint aroma. Strong, and very true to its name. Use by itself, or for mixing creative new scents for you line.



The following scents I just bought 1 oz samples of to try out.

CK One Type : Compare Natures Garden's CK One Type fragrance to the unisex fragrance designed by Calvin Klein. This erotic cologne combines man and woman with one provocative scent. This clean, refreshing fragrance has notes of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, papaya, amber, and green tea.

Cool Water Type : Compare Natures Garden's Cool Water Type fragrance to the famous cologne for men.  Cool Water is classified as a refreshing, spicy, lavender, ambery fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of lavender, jasmine, oakmoss, musk and sandalwood.

Black Tie :  The aroma of an accomplished, successful man, who is not afraid of taking risks.  Natures Garden's black tie fragrance begins with top notes of Kaffir lime, lemon, and ozonic notes;  followed by middle notes of basil, black pepper, and cucumber;  sitting on base notes of vetiver and spice.

Palm Island : A luxury spa fragrance!  Palm Island is a private island paradise located in the Grenadines frequented by many celebrities.   Home of one of the most romantic and serene vacation spots in the world, Palm Island is an escape from a busy world.  Natures Garden has created Palm Island fragrance to embrace the feeling of complete well-being of the mind, body and spirit.   This upscale fragrance begins with a rejuvenating medley of sweet orange blossoms, yuzu, and kumquat; followed by middle notes of juniper, Mediterranean fan palm, and rosemary; and creates complete ecstasy with base notes of fresh sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla beans.

Tahitian Waterfall : Let our fragrance oil take you away with sweet jasmine, wild lilies and violets, with the enchanting mist of a cool tropical waterfall.

Mountain Fresh : The fragrance begins with top notes of herbaceous green ivy, Brazilian orange, and Italian lemon;  middle notes of Damascenia rose, ylang ylang, and violet; base notes of patchouli, cedarwood, musk, and vanilla.

Biolage Matrix : Compare Natures Garden's Biolage Matrix Type fragrance oil to the smell of the shampoo.  Our fragrance begins with top notes of forest fresh green leaves and lemon zests, and well rounded with fruity notes of peaches, apples, and pineapples.  A very fresh fragrance that will entice and energize your day.  A very nice fragrance to add to your spa line.

Green Clover and Aloe : A terrific unisex scent, Green Clover & Aloe is a fresh, green fragrance that reminds us of wild summer herbs growing in a field. This fragrance is much more complex than it's name sounds. A floral fruity combination of fresh citrus and jasmine petals on a woodsy, sweet musk background.

Fresh Bamboo : An intoxicatingly fresh, well-balanced, green fragrance encompassing a fusion of the following unique fragrance notes:  golden bamboo, sparkling bergamot, red grapefruit, night-blooming jasmine, cyclamen, muguet lily, and wild grasses. 

Caprio Olivo : A Luxury Spa fragrance!  Wisk away to Capri Island; a breath-taking paradise overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.  Your mind will embrace this cultural encounter, while your soul attains pure harmony.  Capri Olivo is a culturally complex aroma of Tart Japanese grapefruit, Fresh Osmanthus (Sweet Olive), and dew-covered watercress;  followed by middle notes of rose, jasmine,  and cassis.  To create subtle ecstasy, Capri Olivo sits on a dry down of fresh amber and myrrh.