I took advantage of the Sephora’s Friends and Family Discount today and bought Gwen Stefani’s new Fragrance L by L.A.M.B. ($55 for 1.7oz.) because I really enjoyed the scent in the store. I still like it, but I am so not satisfied with its staying power. I know that after you spray perfume, your nose gets used to it and you can’t smell it on yourself after awhile. But this one hardly lasts at all. It is the perfect mix of citrus, floral, and a touch of musk, but who would ever know?! It disappears on me 5 minutes after I spray it. I am so very sad. I’ll continue to wear it as an everyday scent until its used up, but I don’t think I’ll buy it again.
Along with my purchases, I got to pick three sample products. I picked three perfumes because they are the biggest samples available, and as I just pointed out, its best to sample a perfume a few times before purchasing a whole bottle!
My favorite sample that I got is Tocca’s Florence (a full size is $68 for 1.7oz.). Not only does the city hold a special place in my heart (Fall ’05, oh memories!) but the scent is delicious and quite intense. Of course I like because it has grapefruit leaves in it, one of my ultimate favorite scents, along with something called cabbage rose, a old European garden rose. It is quite floral, but very unique. Darn it, I have such good (read: expensive) taste!
Smell Lovely!
