Valentine's Day, love or hate it, there is no denying that day inspires some special themed releases (especially in the realm of Indie Fragrance) and so it goes with the Bordello box by Strange Fire & Fumery. When I saw teasers for this release I decided to make this box my first purchase of 2019. I know it's May but better late than never...so welcome, to the Bordello. One Note at a Time:
The Parlour (Incense) Scent Profile: Lavender, French Vanilla and Vetiver Ladies and Gentleman, we have a new favourite incense blend by Jinx as The Parlour accomplishes what I thought never possible and that is a seductive dreamy lavender in smoke form. I have many types of lavender scents in my collection but nothing like The Parlour. True to its name, this is welcoming bringing to mind vast plush velvet seating and that french vanilla coiled within the smoke which dances from my incense tower is another level of intoxicating and addictive. Mme. Margueritte (Parfum) Top notes of lemon, bergamot, orange blossom, mint and rosemary. Heart notes of clary sage, jasmine and ylang ylang. Base notes of civet and oakmoss So we have been enchanted by The Parlour and now we will be received by Mme. Margueritte, that is a jasmine heavy scent which really amplifies on my skin along with the underlying oakmoss. It's a fresh dominant and memorable fragrance. If I concentrate I can get a trace amount of bergamot but the more it sits the floral aspects take over along with the earthy morphing oakmoss that can go from shaded to sharp on me. I'm not entirely sure about this perfume at the moment, it may need more aging or a special event to be worn to (or someone who loves jasmine dominant perfumes to fully appreciate its complex beauty). Eau de Cologne (Parfum) An exquisite and delicately balanced blend of neroli and French vanilla This was the vial I was waiting for and I was not disappointed as Eau de Cologne is a genteel blend that could be childish with the listed notes but it is definitely refined and can be worn in the workplace setting. It's creamy whipped vanilla that is swirled with a sweet neroli and it ended up as my second favourite blend out of the collection. I feel this scent will be divine to add to the bathtub or be swept up in my hair during the summer months. Otto of Roses (Parfum) Pure Bulgarian Rose essential oil diluted in fractionated coconut oil Can't have Valentine's Day without an image of freshly strewn rose petals and that is exactly what this perfume smells of. There is also something suggestive about this fragrance and no surprise it was my choice pick out of the box and I've worn this oil the most. As much as I adore it, sadly my chemistry devours it like a box of discounted candy. I've had slightly better luck running this oil through my curls but that only gains me a few more hours to enjoy the timeless mystique of Otto of Roses. Still a keeper and one to recommend! Fougère du Étrange (Parfum) A traditional base of lavender, coumarin and oakmoss with vanilla infused oak, and Malaysian pomegranate ...Ahem well this creation may be my third favourite but this is the vial I want to dum...excuse me, I mean offer my fella to wear. It's elegant but feral in ways and like a tall drink of water in a frock coat complete with hat and cane. Woah, this is wicked and brings to mind a moody antihero from classic Gothic fiction. The pomegranate adds an intriguing dark sweetness that I need more of in my oil cache. I can't stop sniffing this vial and my arm. The Commandant (Parfum) Rosewood, bourbon, old chair leather and rich sweet tobacco If there ever was a scent that perfectly matched this iconic line:"Now they'll retreat into a cloud of smoke and congratulate each other on being masters of the universe.", The Commandant is it. This smells like a Victorian or Edwardian Smoking Room complete with alcohol that even burns the back of my throat when I smell it. The Commandant certainly tells a striking dignified story but I think this oil is a tad too adventurous for me. Boudoir (Candle) Dreamy lavender and black amber on top of a base of vetiver infused, with casket aged dragonsblood. We were greeted by The Parlour and here we are to lose all sense of decorum with Boudoir as that dragonsblood and amber is otherworldly paired with the familiar unique lavender. This is a fragrance to remember and I'm sad my candle is nearly spent. I must remember to purchase the candle melts soon before this alluring scent disappears. Strange Fire & Fumery Red, white, shiny gold paper all aglow and plaid wrapping along with gorgeous vintage artwork on bottles and bags plus candy nestled with every order! It's time to review all the self-care treats and sniff some captured memories. *Spray-in-Hair Detangler in Gingerbread Man When it comes to detanglers MoonaLisa's formula reigns on my vanity and tames my unruly locks with a supernormal ability that I can't recommend enough to everyone to try for themselves. I do seem to run through my bottles very quickly (about 1 bottle every 2 months) so I make it a necessary purchase from every release to pick up a few detanglers at a time. For winter, I knew I was going to be on the hunt for my holy grail gingerbread fragrance and even though I like Gingerbread Man it isn't THE ONE. When sprayed more citrus is released with cinnamon and I smell more of a spicy lemonade mixture versus a realistic molasses warm cookie fragrance. It may not be ideal for winter for me but I think Gingerbread Man would be divine in the hot summer months. In any case, I used the entire bottle and would repurchase it. *4in1 Shower Gel/Bubble Bath/Shampoo/Cleaner in Gingerbread Man This was my first bottle purchase of the 4in1 and I must say this product is lovely as a bubble bath, shower gel and did surprisingly well as a laundry soap (and the scent lasted on my towels!) but didn't work as well as a shampoo on my thick fine hair, sadly. It may be because I don't have high water pressure in my home but the thin consistency was not easy to get in and out of my hair (I think I'm just a whipped soap type of gal when it comes to my long mane and always will be). In regards to the fragrance again I like Gingerbread Man but I wish it would be more holiday treat versus spicy lemonade. *Argan Oil Winter Hair Rescue in Sugared Plums Another staple on my vanity is the Argan Oil Hair Rescue and when I saw Sugared Plums in the list I immediately placed it in my basket as I have been craving plum with spice. This is exactly what I always envisioned Plum Duff or Skilly ‘n duff to smell like from my favorite book series growing up (Redwall). It's sweet plums, apricots, figs and different spices (my hair amps the dark plums anise and the cardamon). It's delightful, takes my imagination away to enchanting wintertide feasts and the formula is another perfect self-care product in my book. Whoa skilly’n’duff, that’s the stuff, To keep nearby when things get rough! *Bubbling Bath Brew in Snuggler If you haven't guessed by now I am a gourmand fiend and I find dessert scents my ultimate happy time and place escape (especially for the tub) so when I fell hard for the Bubbling Bath Brew in *The Rumpkin! I knew I had to gather a few bags for the unforgiving months to come in different seasonal aromas. Snuggler was at the top of my list to get as I could never decline hot cocoa with peppermint (one of my ultimate guilty pleasures in life). Ah! This brew is divine in every way possible and is like sinking then floating in a bag of melted Andes Chocolate Candies or the inside of a classic York Peppermint Pattie. The added effect of the peppermint bubbles soothing my tired tight muscles and sore joints is a welcome bonus and the cocoa note is completely on point. Simply put, this allows me to forget I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, the cold outside world and is another lifetime repurchase. *Bubbling Bath Brew in S’mores & Hot Cocoa I know it sounds silly but every time I reluctantly leave my water filled sanctuary I believe I just experienced the closest I will ever come to relaxing in a cup of frothy hot cocoa when I use S'mores & Hot Cocoa. Yes it's true and these salts (in any fragrance) just take my imagination away along with my tired muscles, stiff joints and dry skin (it's insane my skin is softer in winter than it ever was in summer). Easily the Bubbling Bath Brews are one of my favourite purchases of 2018 and I want to stock up on every gourmand scented bag from every release and stay in my sweet smelling sanctuary for as long as possible. Mini Guest Soap in Krampus Night! A sample soap that appeared in my order, thank you MoonaLisa! Those souls following my ramblings (thank you all for reading!) know I don't have the greatest luck when it comes to soap and my ultra-sensitive skin but it's a Christmas miracle or Yule Blessing as I can use this shop's soap with not a problem to report and woah is Krampus Night! a nifty morphing little bar of soap. Let's first talk about the presentation that was about the size of a bar of fancy gourmand wrapped chocolate and it absolutely pained me to rip the gold foil as the vintage artwork on top was an old German print I would have loved to of saved for a seasonal bookmark of Krampus riding a sleigh filled with naughty children in a bucket but I wasn't gentle enough and the wrapping fell away to reveal a lump of coal-black soap which was an adorable touch! The texture was smooth and yes I raced off to the tub to use it. The scent was a collage of sweet nostalgic resins with a drop of suede and patchouli and the texture was another creative touch as it was milled with something akin to wood that brushes your skin, gently exfoliating and cleverly plays into the Krampus legend. Now, that is real soapart right there and I hope it returns next year as I want a full sized bar. *above order purchased at full price *Snuggler (Gathered Notes and Description: The drink of choice while wintering in North Beach, San Francisco! Rich dark hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps) So having never tried any of the winter releases I purchased all of these items completely by how I was blown away with the Halloween release and MoonaLisa's supernatural talent to capture realistic gourmand scents in different bottles and here is another I can't recommend enough. In the tub, Snuggler is more Andes Chocolates and cooling Peppermint Pattie with a twist of creamy cocoa but on my skin, I'm instantly swept back to one of the greatest tasting cakes I ever had on my plate at New Year's Eve party long ago. If anyone has ever had the pleasure to try a certain mint chocolate cake in gold foil supposedly from a specialty Chicago bakery that is no longer in business (according to my great aunt), you know that unforgettable aroma I'm talking about. It melted in your mouth and there were chips of dark chocolate in the cake that somehow carried a pop of peppermint that wasn't candy-like but only another level of heavenly dessert. Gah, I miss that cake (if I could taste it just one more time or find a similar recipe) and I can't stop smelling this oil as it smells exactly like it. Snuggler is another holy grail perfume for me, a treasured time in scent form and it only seems to somehow get better (even deeper) with age. A Happy Little Accident (curious pairings): Snuggler + Sixteen92's Habanera (Aldehydes, guava, bergamot flower, water hyacinth, sparkling jasmine, wild clover)= a flower straight out of Willy Wonka's dream garden! Holy cats, why hasn't anyone tried this before, the mint in Snuggler melds so perfectly with the aldehydes in Habanera and the delicate jasmine along with the water hyacinth makes a cool refreshing unique "aquatic" blending while the realistic cocoa pairs beautifully with the guava in Habanera. I smell pretty and delicious, a chocolate flower under a bubbly waterfall...Mmm... *Kris Kringle (Gathered Notes and Description: Deep in the Northern Black Forest, Kris Kringle leaves a trail of enchanting aromas as he gathers our Yuletide delights!! Blend of various Woodland Accords, Yuletide Spices, Vetiver, and Douglas Fir essential oil!) If this is what Kris Kringle smelled like in the olden days no wonder he had a gaggle of children following him, wanting him in their homes and became an iconic legend! Mmm this is pine, spices and warm baked orange cookies to me. On my skin the pine fades but unexpectedly stays (what holiday magic is this?) in the background and the old fashioned orange drop cookie moves forward taking me completely away to once happy holidays and baking up a storm for family wedding celebrations at the same time. If there ever was a perfect cozy winter scent, Kris Kringle is it. This perfume also lasts well into the next night (yes night!) and I swear I smell marshmallow and apple at one point swirled in the notes. Even though the description may sound more playful, I'm here to tell you this is also entirely work setting appropriate and get ready for questions such as: "what smells so good?" and "who smells like Christmas?". Another excellent selection for sleep as well and I have this fragrance on my list for the bath brew and lotion next winter. *Sugared Plums (Gathered Notes and Description: Delicious and seasonal confectionery concoction of traditional Sugared Plum recipe of Almond, ripe Plums, Apricots, Figs, powdered sugar, anise, fennel, caraway and cardamon) I swear everything I ordered from this release makes me so hungry and tempts me to lick and nibble the displayed contents. It's all so incredibly realistic smelling and Sugared Plums is another I could take a bite of right now. If you adore fruit scents or the smell of fruit compotes ready for the stove top or oven this one is for you as the apricot and spiced plum amps on me the most, yum! I also detect something akin to cherry but I think that is the almond note. Sugared Plums is definitely the most playful scent blend I ordered and that's fine with me. When it comes to skin versus hair for this fragrance, I prefer the complexity of notes my locks unleash and I will be getting another argan oil bottle in 2019. *S’mores & Hot Cocoa (Gathered Notes and Description: Classic marshmallow, buttery graham crackers and rich chocolate paired with steaming hot cocoa) Short and sweet: HOLY GRAIL status as this is the most realistic hot cocoa perfume I have found in the indie fragrance realm. It's magnificient with a warm rich depth of chocolate that lasts on my skin until the next afternoon and never turns chalky or waxy. There is also a heavenly fluffy marshmallow accord that swirls with the cocoa and trace of butter that all tricks me into thinking I have hot cocoa in the microwave or on the stove top I forgot about, nope 'tis I who smells so delicious and I can't recommend this gourmand oil enough to those with a sweet tooth and desire a little revisit to happier days of your youth. Iced Gingerbread (Gathered Notes and Description: Realistic Gingerbread blend with mild nostalgic Yuletide spice and white icing) A sample vial that appeared in my order, thank you MoonaLisa! In the vial: As it says on the tin, VANILLA ICING and warm and sweet GINGERBREAD Applied: The search is over, THIS is the gingerbread perfume of my dreams I have been searching for ever since I stepped foot into the indie perfume realm. We have here the ideal gingerbread scent sealed in a vial along with a whiff of iced animal crackers I fondly remember and even a trace of butter and old-fashioned vanilla extract that appears after 6 hours. Needless to say, I want a gallon of Iced Gingerbread to hoard away and will be purchasing a full bottle of perfume as well as any and all bath treats; it's warm, comforting, incredibly realistic AND it stays on my skin more than 10 minutes (I finally have a gingerbread scent confection I can wear on my skin versus in my hair). So that's 3 holy grail fragrances down and I can't wait to see what I unexpectedly fall in love with next from MoonaLisa (come on, lemon cake or creme cookie!). *above order purchased at full price Argan Oil Winter Hair Rescue in Snow Ice The more I explore Moona's seasonal catalogues the more I'm finding I want to test fragrances out first in my curls before I purchase the perfume bottles. My hair seems to unlock hidden notes in different scent potions and I couldn't wait to take Snow Ice for a whirl and I wasn't disappointed. This is warm sweet realistic homemade ice cream in a bag! It's amazing and I plan on repurchasing it in every form next winter if I can. I'll go more into the qualities of the fragrance a little bit later but I have to again recommend another stunning hair product with this argan formula, it adds incredible shine, smooths out the frizz and this is a lifetime repurchase for me like the detanglers. Spray-in Hair Detangler in Gilded Pear Gilded Pear is dulcet savory fruit, the right amount of warm spice and everything nice. I love how my hair just glows in the lamplight when I spray this formula into my locks and my hair has never been this soft and tangle-free (seriously where has this product been all my life?). This is a must try if you have fine hair. I now have a cabinet shelf filled with different amazing scents I rotate throughout the week and I want twice the many more. Spray-in Hair Detangler in Whole So this is the purchase (in conjunction with Orange Flower from LittleBits *review coming very soon) that launched me on Orange Blossom collecting crusade as I fell hard for that note at first sniff. Whole is a lovely uplifting fragrance that you just want to wrap yourself in and never be without. I'll admit I sort of zone out when I have Whole sprayed in my braid (it lasts forever in my curls too!) and I can be found with my nose pressed into my hair losing all track of time. If you love the scent of floral oranges, Whole is a must to have on your vanity or in your tub. I'm trying so hard to conserve my bottle of detangler until December but I think that is an impossible notion and it will be the next empty bottle. Gingerbread Man (Gathered Notes and Description: This is an all natural version of the traditional holiday scent! Made with all natural absolutes, co2's and essential oils of- Fractionated Coconut oil, Allspice, Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Sweet Orange, Butter AB, Vanilla Ab, and a touch of Vetiver) Earlier I mentioned how Gingerbread Man in the detangler, 4in1 and bath brew all smelled liked spicy lemonade to me and interestingly enough my skin allows the cookie aspect of this oil to become more noticeable by each passing month. I can definitely smell the nutmeg and cinnamon along with vanilla and butter (it's more of a bowl of gingerbread dough vs. a baked impression). As the oil dries down more orange comes forward and again it doesn't take my mind immediately to winter or summer, no, this time it goes to autumn. I'm curious to pair this oil with perhaps Pumpkin Strumpet, The Bell Witch or the vial of broom flower another shop kindly sent me. Okay, let's skip summer and go straight to fall, please. Extra samples included with different orders, thank you so much Moona! Rosemary Lavender (Natural Rosemary infused perfumers alcohol spray with Wild Lavender essential oil) Exactly as it says on the tin and this is a lovely example of natural perfumery. The notes blend seemlessly together creating another ideal dream potion that I spray on everything including myself. It reminds me of the natural herb waters you find at the Herb and Flower Festivals in June. I also can't stop looking at the vintage artwork of the garden florals in septia ink. A gorgeous calming fragrance and an equally gorgeous bottle to display. Cranberry Spiced Shortbread (Gathered Notes and Desciption: Juicy ripe Cranberries ready to burst with a subtle touch of Christmas spices topping warm and buttery shortbread cookie) In the vial: Effervescent SPICED CRANBERRY and BUTTERY COOKIE Applied: Here is another vial I could easily drink as this smells like some inventive child dipped their homemade shortbread cookie in a glass of sparkling cranberry juice during a Christmas party (I'm not the only one that used to do that, right?) Suprisingly this doesn't smell soggy in the least and somehow mixes the tart sweetness of the fruit with the holiday spices and buttery cookie to create one lovely scent combination. I could see myself getting this fragrance in the bath brew or sugar scrub parfait and I must say Cranberry Spiced Shortbread is great in the work place setting; I like to think of it as a playful sparkly brooch type of scent. It adds just the right amount of fun holiday pop to your attire. Winter Solstice 2018 version (Gathered Notes and Description: Tune into quiet Winter mysteries with a blend of different sacred resins, such as Frankincense and myrrh from around the world, Nutmeg and Labdanum Absolute) In the vial: Citrusy FRANKINCENSE and MYRRH with a hint of SMOKE Applied: At first there is burst of citrus and resins but as it dries something creamy and wood-like (perhaps unlisted sandalwood?) catches my attention and Winter Solstice become a calming somber fragrance that I love to dab on for sleep. I'm kicking myself for not wearing this more to work last year as this oil stays close and has an almost mediatative and regal quality to it. I must remember to wear this perfume for the coming fall into winter. I also bet this would smell flipping amazing on a man. Note to self... Gingernutter (Gathered Notes and Description: Crumbly soft, warm Ginger Milk and Sugar cookies with Hazelnut Marshmallows) In the vial: GINGER, HAZELNUT and VANILLA Applied: I want to say I love this but the more I try Gingernutter it falls into the like category as there is something that sticks out that I can't place. I do enjoy the spiciness of this oil but wish it lasted longer on my skin and I could figure out what that odd note is that my chemistry has latched onto. It does smell warm and holiday-like but the more I sit here the more I don't think Gingernutter is for me. Can't win them all. Snow Ice (Gathered Notes and Description: Fond memories Moona has when a child at camp during the Nevada snows, making natural "ice cream" from ice cold snow, condensed milk, Sugar and Vanilla extract. This scent is reminiscent of that: sweet crystallized vanilla sugar and cream) In the vial: Homemade Ice cream! I'll take a gallon and bucket now, please. Applied: Hold on, I'm still slathering...Mmm! What can I say this is another holy grail perfume for me as this is most delectable vanilla I have encountered in the indie realm [claps]. Snow Ice is sublime, a true masterpiece as it's dreamy and gourmand but never childish or cloying and anyone could wear this as it isn't heavy. I want to call this "lace ice cream" because it's so pretty, finishes off any look and yet so delicous smelling. I know this is a winter scent but I could happily wear this oil all year round and I really want to experiment with different perfumes to see what kinds of "lace ice creams" I could make. As you probably already guessed I have Snow Ice on the list to get EVERYTHING in come winter. Hands down my favourite sample vial in this batch. *With many thanks to MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean for kindly sending me these different scent creations at a discount for sharing my honest thoughts. MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean Magical realism in 18th-century London Time may change hairstyles, clothing choices and speech patterns but the public's fascination with the notion of the existence of mermaids is eternal. And that is exactly what The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock is banking on to capture the imagination of the reader and oh my does this novel captivate and render 18th-century London in a whole new light at the same time. This is a story ready for the silver screen as we follow the series of meetings, unfortunate coincidences and an unlikely courtship surrounding the discovery of a shrivelled hideous creature that polite (and dubious) society is convinced is a mermaid child. Those earlier chapters building up to a proposal to deliver the impossible are what kept this intrigued reader turning the pages (especially the period details and believable dialogue) but the ending ventured one step too deep into the predictable fairytale realm that this story so brilliantly danced around for so long. On the other side of the coin, I must confess I couldn't put this novel down at the Bordello scenes and couldn't wait to find another chapter following the fascinating calculating Angelica Neal who is hunting for a new keeper to supply her with the finer things in life but at the same time fighting her own realizations that her facade is beginning to finally crack and the truth is slowly being revealed with each new line she sees in her looking glass. Her character and scenes had such tremendous depth and added an applaudable richness to the whole story and without giving any more away, I highly recommend The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock to those who want and still believe in something unexplained and dare I say, magical in a sense. With many thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss who sent me an advanced copy of The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock -EGP/November 2018 Poesie Perfume Recently I fell hard for organic loose leaf tea and I can thank Poesie Perfume (and Vida Pour Tea) for this next collection in my pantry. Blends: Twice to Tea Osborne House Albert + Victoria London Smoke + Fog Twice to Tea *the tea that launched me on a tea loving journey into so many different flavours and a whole new collection to share. Who knew tea could taste this good!
Osborne House: lavender rose vanilla rooibos tea (Ingredients: organic rooibos, lavender. rose buds, natural vanilla flavor) This sophisticated brew starts out with an herbal sweetness that quickly develops on the tongue to a woody smokey vanilla with lavender. I don't get any floral nuances with Osborne House but I do love the smoky quality of this tea that takes it into the perfect wintertime treat. When bubbles are added this blend unexpectedly tastes like woody smoked marshmallows! Another keeper for my pantry. Albert + Victoria: black tea (*Ingredients: roasted chestnuts, cinnamon, vanilla and black tea) Now this is a fine delicious brew! I admit I was a tad concerned when I read the description after purchasing the bag (all I saw was chestnut, cinnamon plus the reference to Albert and Victoria and into the basket this blend went) as they mentioned this medley was robust but to me, this dark tinted tea tastes just like homemade cinnamon raisin nut bread (especially with a drop of added honey) and I'm in love. For cozy factor, Albert + Victoria gets a solid 10 and I would love this warm comforting scent combination in a perfume or bath product. I know it seems silly but I'm still new to tea and I never knew it could be savory or taste this good. Highly recommend. London Smoke + Fog: london fog + lapsang souchong (Ingredients: black tea, vanilla, bergamot, orange peel, blue cornflower petals, lapsang souchong) Compared to Albert + Victoria, London Smoke + Fog is what I would call robust as this blend hits the tongue with a familiar taste of my favourite Twice to Tea but there is more heaviness to this medley versus the others. It definitely calls for a dark winter night of reading but I'm not sure I would repurchase it after my bag is empty. I prefer its dainty and more sweeter sister tea blend of Twice to Tea and I don't think I'm ready to collect more lapsang souchong tea mixes just yet. Maybe I'll retry London Smoke + Fog after I train my palate some more or I may try my hand at making a bath tea, it does smell lovely in the bag and when it is piping hot with a dollop of honey. Perfume: Windsor by Poesie Perfume (Listed Notes: sweet balsam fir, benzoin resin, white amber, Christmas cookies, vanilla creme) *a surprise free sample I found in my order, thank you so much Poesie Perfume! In the vial this perfume promises sweet creme, balsam and amber but alas my chemistry devours this oil and all I can smell is a lotion-like buttery vanilla note and warm amber that fades surprisingly fast. I'm convinced balsam is a note I will never get to fully enjoy outside of inhaling a freshly cut Christmas tree or a homemade wreath and my dreams of smelling like a walking talking Christmas tree all aglow will never come true. Curse you, skin chemistry! All is lost on my skin but I do enjoy this oil in my candle warmer as it adds just the right amount of elegant seasonal atmosphere to my bedroom. I just wished it stayed on my skin and followed me out the door. *With many thanks to Poesie Perfume for kindly sending me these teas at a discount for sharing my honest thoughts. Poesie Perfume |
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