Review- L'Occitane Amber Eau de Toilette

A true Mediterranean fragrance. When the sun is slowly setting above the Mediterranean shore, cistus plants fill the air with their delicious ambered perfume. Distilled by perfumers from Grasse, France, these shrubs release a resin with an intense amber aroma - providing strength and sensuality to every fragrance. Amber Eau de Toilette captivates with its oriental, ambered and woody notes. $48


Being highly picky about what scents and perfumes I wear, I can absolutely say that I really love this Amber Eau de Toilette by L'Occitane. It's my favorite scent - rich and woody with oriental notes, and a nice touch of ambered layers. It smells so beautiful and elegant, as well as bold and sensual at the same time. I'm impressed that the fragrance comes in an affordable price range, as it smells highly luxurious and sophisticated. I would definitely recommend this Amber Eau de Toilette to someone who likes an expressive and mysterious, warm scent that lingers smoothly like a cologne or perfume. If you're searching for a classic fall/winter scent, this L'Occitane Amber Eau de Toilette is a most worthy contender to me.

Review - Lothantique Authentique Eau de Toilette-Marine

The new Eau de Toilette series from Lothantique is comprised of modern fragrances that capture the timeless spirit of France. The Authentique Eau de Toilettes are available in five sparkling fragrances: Grapefruit, Green Tea, Verbena, Lavender, and Marine! To find your Authentique fragrance, you need not look any further. 3.33 oz $32.00 (USD)

I was not really familiar with Lothantique Authentique Eau de Toilette-Marine until I started using it. I found it to be a very nice, crisp scent. I do not know the different notes, etc. to a perfume -- I only know if I like it or not. This is not too floral for me. Some are just too sweet and others are overpowering. This just has a very crisp, fresh scent which is not too strong. It reminds me of fresh air anywhere near the ocean. It is a 'salt' air scent which I find hard to really describe but you know it as you come closer to the ocean. I liked it best for daytime use but it can certainly be used for the evening with nice results. I notice that they have other scents which I look forward to trying. I am truly a 'citrus' person and the Grapefruit and Verbena sound heavenly to my senses. Marine is very nice and has a special fragrance - however, I have to admit I can hardly wait to get my hands on the citrus scents!!

Hillary says: It is often so hard to describe the scents we get to review- but not this time. The name of this EDT is Marine and that describes it completely! It reminds me of summer and the beach and the smell of the ocean and all the fun that comes along with it & I love it. This is not to say that this perfume smells like the now oh-so-familiar scents of suntan lotion or sea water, it just sort of conjures the image of these things while being feminine and not overpowering. Although it comes to us via Canada, Lothantique is a French company and this may sound odd, but you can tell this is a French perfume simply by smelling it. In my opinion, France makes the finest quality perfumes in the world and this one is no exception. This will be my everyday eau de toilette for the summer. The only thing that bums me out is that this perfume is going to end up costing me money as I've discovered there is a matching soap, shower gel and body lotion which I now must have! I feel that layering a scent is the best way to wear it although this EDT lasts well all on it's own. If you are looking for a refreshing, beachy perfume for the coming summer months, you couldn't do any better for the price or even double the price.

Amanda S. Says: Oh my god! Holy cow! I love this. LOVE IT. I wear it and I see myself on a yacht wearing a fetching little nautical themed scarf and big sunglasses. And you know, I don't care that I can't even swim and I cried in the ocean in March down in Florida because the sting rays scared me. I like this marine scent and it reminds me of my sisters cute little house in Rhode Island, or visiting my great aunt and uncle in Cape Cod. All that clean salty air and white sand. In my opinion ladies (and gentlemen of discerning and awesome taste) this is the scent of the summer (and this is also the first time I've used bold print, so you know I'm serious). And you know, I bet I can work it into the fall also. Maybe even winter. I'm snooping around online too, and I see there's soaps and bath salts and all sorts of amazing things. BUY THIS!

Review - Escada - Moon Sparkle For Men

Moon Sparkle for Men evokes memories of hot summer party nights filled with a sexy, magical intensity where anything is possible. Aromatic citrus notes and cool spice, washed by an invigorating aquatic accord, mingle to create a fragrance of extreme masculine freshness.
Notes:Bergamot, Mandarin, Pepper, Ginger, Marine Accord, Violet, Green Grape, Floral Aquatic, Georgywood, Cedarwood, Marine Amber, Vetyver.Style: Invigorating. Fresh. Cool.

1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray $45.00

So what if I am not a man -- I got a sample of this stuff and I had to try it. I have had such great luck with many of the fragrances from Escada. They know what they are doing. This is no exception -- l love this. Hey, I'll let the guys use it - after all it claims to be for them and says "a fragrance of extreme masculine freshness". I beg to differ: I swear it can be used by men or women. It definitely gives the 'fresh' scent that they claim. It contains citrus notes so right away it grabbed my nose. I do get a whiff of the Mandarin as well as the ginger along with the many other scents. It really is not heavy or overpowering. It is a terrific summer scent. . . but stock up if you like it. They have a habit of pulling scents after a while. I have had some great luck in finding Escada at Marshalls and TJMaxx for discounted prices. It doesn't hurt to look around - you might save some money while you get some exercise walking around the stores. Seriously, this is a nice fresh scent -- but they also make it specifically for women. I haven't tried that as I did not get a sample of that. I got a sample of this so I tried it. I can stretch this sample out for quite a while.