summer fragrance

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier EDP

- Vicki 3 Comments
Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Eau de Parfum

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Eau de Parfum

Roger & Gallet are a French Perfumery House founded in 1862 by merchant Charles Armand Roger and banker Charles Matial Gallet. Their products have such a rich history & they are famous for their beautiful scents which I have tried quite a few of but excitingly, 2015 see’s the release of Roger & Gallet first ever Eau de Parfum – Fleur de Figuier. I was lucky enough & thrilled to receive the most exquisite parcel from Roger & Gallet introducing me to this new release and I have fallen head over heels in love with it.

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier EDP*

takes its inspiration from the beautiful Mediterranean Summers and encapsulates those sensual, sweet and fresh long Summer evenings.

‘Discover the bliss of an early evening spent in the Mediterranean garden of Esterel. This Eau de Parfum is a precious distillation of natural essences that reveals the intensity and sensuality of a sun-ripened fig heart. The mouth-watering and contrasting fresh notes enhance the accord of candied fig, musk and patchouli, for a truly relaxing effect.’

  • Top notes: precious essences of mandarin and pink peppers
  • Heart notes: fig tree leaves, juicy fig and violet wood
  • Base notes: white musk, candied fig and precious essence of patchouli

My absolute favourite scent in any product is Fig & if you’re a long time reader of my blog you will know this. I adore the scent because it’s so rich, distinctive and sophisticated and I think its a scent that can be worn all year round. This new addition to the Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier range is an intense, long-wearing scent that doesn’t dull throughout the day. I only have to apply this in the morning & It still smells beautiful on my skin long into the evening.

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Eau de Parfum

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier

Some days I spray it & It smells really musky whilst other days It smells more woody. I love that its such a layered and sophisticated perfume and I have been reaching for it almost every day for 3 weeks.

If you’re looking for a new scent then I can highly recommend this new release from Roger & Gallet, it comes beautifully packaged in a glass bottle with touches of gold and purple and the scent is utterly divine. This is my favourite release from Roger & Gallet and I just know it will be a popular addition to their range.

Roger and Gallet Fleur de Figuier Eau de Parfum £40 from www.escentual.com (who currently have a 1/3 off all French brands).

Products that are marked with a * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However, if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

Lovely and fresh

- Vicki 7 Comments

The Body Shop Coconut Body Mist

 I first saw this Coconut Body Mist whilst in Amsterdam – I went in The Body Shop for a cheeky spray of something (as you do) & this is what I picked. I didn’t think anything of it really until about an hour later when I smelt my wrist and it had settled into a really nice fresh scent of coconut and it was lovely. I was surprised at how nice it was. It wasn’t a sickly sweet smell or overpowering. It’s a really rich smell that sits well and lasts all day.

Whilst packing my case to come home I packed my case & I could still smell the Coconut mist on the clothing id worn and it smelt so nice. I’m a huge fan of coconut and love the scent. It always appeals to me. So I had to pick up a bottle for myself – I’m really glad I did.

The Body Shop Coconut Body Mist 

I’m not normally one for body sprays I find they don’t last very long and think of them as something you use when you’re a teenager. Well I’m definitely not a teenager anymore and this Body Mist lasted all day on me. My hubby even commented that he could smell it & he liked it. So as I said I picked this on up for £7.00 which I think is a good price for 100ml and have been giving is a lot of use.

This isn’t the only Body Mist in this collection The Body Shop have release 8 scents and the only other one I’ve tried is the Shea Butter one and I liked it.  A few people on Twitter have also recommended the Mango one which i need to try but I recommend that you pop in and have a test of them  they all sound lovely.

I like it when you are pleasantly surprised by a product you may have otherwise overlooked. This is one of those products for me. I will enjoy using this, let me know if you have tried any of them – and recommend any. Id like to hear your thoughts.