Glade - Dankeschön (Thank you very much) - Candle
This candle has a strong, powdery, soapy scent.
It is pleasant enough though.
I got it so when it is done I can clean out the wax and use the glass in the bathroom.
Price: 5/5 ($4.56 for 30 hours and a sweet glass)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
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Revlon - Charlie Red - Eau de Toilette
This is a strong, soapy and white floral scent that lasts a long time.
Fragrantica lists the notes as
Top Notes: orange blossom (nope), gardenia (yep), plum (yep), black currant (maybe), violet (maybe), peach (no)
Middle Notes: carnation (yes), tuberose (yes), orchid (yes), jasmine (yes), ylang-ylang (yes), lily-of-the-valley (yes), rose (yes)
Base Notes: honey (no), sandalwood (no), amber (no), musk (no), cedar (maybe)
That is a lot of listed notes!
Price: 4/5 ($59 for 100mL)
Effectiveness: 4/5
Lifetime: Long
Strength: Strong
Time: Nighttime
Season: Winter
Dr. Severin - For Women - Body Aftershave Balm - Original
I got this from the May Glossybox and was really looking forward to trying it.
Before I even took of the seal on this, there was white powder (plastic? free cocaine?!) cap...
As a balm, it really is more of a gel.
It is soothing, it does the job.
However, you should probably never use it, because of the smell.
It's a mix of generic-male-marine, weird herbs, and hospital disinfectant.
And it's strong.
It is less potent after being on for a little bit, but still there and unpleasant.
It's like they just slapped some lame men's aftershave in a bottle and said 'This is for ladies now!'.
If you are going to sell a product that people they are meant to put over their skin, perhaps don't make it smell like the memory of serious illness.
Update: I noticed a few hours later that it gave me a rash...ugh.
Price: 2.5/5 ($49.77 for 200mL)
Scent: 0/5
Effectiveness: 0/5
Same Product, Different Scent - Crabtree & Evelyn - Hand Therapy - English Honey & Peach Blossom
I don't know about this scent combo. The honey 'caramel notes' don't really blend well with the peach blossom.
It smells a bit like something nearby is over-ripe/ rotting.
Unfortunately, the scent is also really strong and long lasting, so you can't just ignore it.
Versace - Crystal Noir - Eau de Toilette
This is quite a unisex scent!
It is very heavy in green notes, with green florals, musk, incense, sap, some spice, and lavender.
This is a Autumn night in a well-cared for garden.
This is moths dancing around a street lamp as you move from one great party (for +25 year olds) to the next.
This is that spark of electricity in the air when the weather turns.
It is a strong scent as well.
Fragrantica lists the notes as
Top Notes: ginger, cardamon, pepper. (agree with all of these)
Middle Notes: orange blossom, peony, gardenia, coconut. (agree)
Base Notes: sandalwood, amber, musk. (agree, but it has smokiness)
Price: 1/5 ($140 for 90mL, I have a tiny sample bottle!)
Scent: 5/5
Season: Autumn
Strength: Strong
Time: Nighttime
Sukin - Protein Shampoo
When they call this a protein shampoo, there is definitely something in this that adds weight to your hair.
You can clearly feel something extra in your hair after use.
Whether it is the rice and wheat proteins or something else, I don't like it.
This is a pretty personal feeling, as I have super fine hair that looks awful if flattened.
This could work well if you have thicker hair strands.
Also, it felt like my hair was dirty. So I personally wont be getting this again.
Aside from the protein, it smells amazing! Like orange oil and green notes.
It lathers ok, so I ended up using a bit more per wash than I normally use of shampoo.
Perhaps try a different shampoo from the same brand?
Price: 2/5 ($11.95 for 500mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 3/5
Same Product, Different Scent - The Body Shop - Body Sorbet - Pink Grapefruit
Has a strong acidic, grapefruit scent which is quite pleasant and fresh.
It, again, falls short with its pilling formula.
