Bath and Body Works Be Enchanted

You guys are all probably sick of Bath & Body Works by now...but I can't help myself! There's just so much to review! This will be the last one for a while, until their spring collection comes out. I promise.

Anyways, Be Enchanted is often regarded as a "new Secret Wonderland," which was discontinued.

"Inspired by the wonder of a shimmering fantasy, Be Enchanted is a charming mix of frosted florals sweetened with sparkling, sugared pomegranate

Top Notes: Mouthwatering Citrus, Iced Pomegranate, Chilled Wildberries, Crystallized Passionfruit

Mid Notes: Sheer Honeysuckle, Floral Frosted Bouquet, Sugared Violet, Dew fruit, Asian Pear

Dry Notes: Whipped Vanilla, Creamy Musk, Sandalwood"

-Bath & Body Works Description

Where Velvet Sugar is more on the sweet side, Be Enchanted has more of a musky, floral smell instead. The first notes you'll smell are the fruits, which then give way towards the citrus and rest of the flowers.

As the description says, the frosted berries and flowers definitely give off the whole "frosted" effect. 

Pun sort of intended, but it's a very "enchanting" scent, but I think that "secret" would work too. (These people who name these things are really good at their jobs.) 

What I'm trying to say is that Be Enchanted is more of a dark, mysterious scent than a fun, flirty scent, if you get what I mean. I'm not quite sure if you have to have an acquired smell for it, since I know that some people do not like darker scents, (this is also backed up by the fact that it is not on the fragrance best-sellers at Bath and Body) but it's definitely something you should give ago, if not for every day, then for when you want to create more of an aura of "mystery" and classiness.

Be Enchanted seems to have a little bit more of a staying-power margin than the others, but I think that the notes are just much stronger than some of the more generic ones found in some of the other perfumes. (The vanilla is definitely evident, and is the main thing you smell after a while, along with a bit of the others.) The end result, when the day is over, is a sweet, musky vanilla scent.

Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone that loves Secret Wonderland, Velvet Sugar, Warm Vanilla Sugar,  and Forever Midnight.

*UPDATE* I just saw some photos circulating on Instagram, on 1/7/13, (this Tuesday) B&BW will be having a preview of their new Spring Collection: Sky, Air, Sun. The lotions will be 3/$6 until they are released on January 21st.

Bath and Body Works Semi Annual-Sale

Hey guys! I posted a little teaser to this a couple days ago, but now I'm here with all the information about the Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale.

This time, they're bringing back several discontinued fragrances in soap, lotion, and perfume!

The scents are:

Rome Honeysuckle Amore

Paris Nights

Sweet on Paris

Capri Seaside Citrus

Bali Mango

Aruba Coconut

Rome Honeysuckle Amore and Capri Seaside Citrus are from the Rome Collection, Sweet on Paris and Paris Nights are from the Paris collection, and Bali Mango and Aruba Coconut are from this summer's Escape Collection.

According to one of the employees, the scents above will be up to 75%, however, not all the items signature body collection will be on sale. (e.g. most of the products) but a lot will. 

This is going to be the first time going to a B&BW semi-annual sale for me, but as far as I'm concerned, you can stack coupons. 

And lucky for you, I've got a 20% off coupon for you guys right here!

http://instore.thread.co/retailmenot/bathandbodyworks.com/offer/64OPLVBQHNES5EI2FSDS5IROCU

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On the Bath and Body Facebook page, the state that there is a 3-day grace period for coupons, which means that if you go on the first day, December 26th, you should still be able to get 20% off!

These coupons, as printed out and tested by some friends who made Christmas purchases the other day, do work. 

In order to get the grace period, you might have to show the employee a picture or the FAQ's, because they might try to cheat you out of it. I'm not quite sure if this works for the grace period, but it should! 

Also, make sure to sign up for the mailing or email list to get the Christmas coupon, which includes a free item up to $13 with a purchase, and $10 off $30 coupons. 

They should work for the sale, but again, mention the grace period. 

                                         

https://m.facebook.com/notes/bath-body-works/black-friday-fan-faqs/10150477212280676

It's stated in the Black Friday FAQ, but it applies all year round. 


So, here are all the ways to save, in recap! (Click the words to be taken to the links)
-20% off coupon
-Mailing & Email Coupons

-Coupon Policy to show cashier!


I'm hoping to get myself over there on the first day, and I'll be sure to post about whatever I purchase! (I'm really hoping that they bring back the little Eiffel Tower shaped Paris perfumes. Squee!) We'll also be posting on Pinterest and possibly Wanelo and Instagram, so check it out!

If you're planning on buying anything, leave a comment below telling us what you're going to buy! And don't forget to follow us to be the first to know about new reviews, tutorials, deals and steals, and posts like these!

-Julia

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

It's almost time! The time if beautiful markdowns and fragrances brought back to life!

For a limited time, they're bringing back:

Rome Honeysuckle Amore

Paris Nights

Sweet on Paris

Capri Seaside Citrus

Bali Mango

Aruba Coconut. 

Um, yes please? Check back for more updates about this!

Bath and Body Works: Velvet Sugar Fragrance Mist

Hey guys! With all of their winter products out in full display, I didn't think that Bath and Body Works would possibly reveal a new product- but I was wrong!

                                           

Velvet Sugar is their newest fragrance in the Signature Collection line, and if I am correct, it is permanent, not part of the limited edition Christmas line. 

I'm personally not a fan of the super sweet scents, in fact, anything heavily sweet or vanilla-y almost drives me crazy! Luckily for me, while it's sweet enough to be a winter scent, fruity and floral notes (of the tangy arrangement or sorts) are found along with the sweetness. 

A lot of the Bath and Body Works scents smell similar. In fact, so similar, I can swear some of them just have different labels! Velvet Sugar surprised me- in a very good way!

There's just something about Velvet Sugar that makes it perfect for everyone- whether you're a fan of the sweet or the sour, the clean or the musky, there's a perfect, harmonious blend of notes and ingredients that keeps you coming back for one more spray. Seriously. It's the one of the most perfect scents ever, no joke!'

For me, I think Velvet Sugar is perfect for casual or semi-formal, and for night or day, of any season, which is super convenient! (Plus, the price keeps you from making a major dent in your wallet.)

Maybe I'm just used to perfume, and this is a fragrance spray, but even for Bath and Body, it doesn't last a super long time. I'd say 6-9 hours, tops. 

Velvet Sugar, as being part of the Signature Collection, is available in perfume, fragrance spray (this), shower gel, lotion, etc, so even if you're not a perfume fan, you can go fall in love with a different version.

For application, as always, is super easy, with the sprayer not requiring much pressure at all, like the travel sized bottles. 

Even if you're a die-hard pink-chiffon fan, or you only like your Chanel N5, go give it a try.

I dare you.

Bath and Body Works: Velvet Sugar for $5

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that Bath and Body Works is releasing their Velvet Sugar fragrance mist today, and you can get it for $5! (It's a full sized one.)

        

Bath and Body Works: Forever Midnight

Hey guys! Sorry for this being a bit late, but here it is anyways- Bath and Body Works Limited Edition Forever Midnight! 

The one I'm reviewing today is the sample edition that's available until the full bottle is released, along with the secret (shush) Forever Midnight COLOGNE. (According to the saleswoman who was setting up the Forever Midnight display, the cologne and perfume smell really good when mixed together. Hmm. 

         

          

This little bottle here is packed with eau de parfum, so it lasts a long time. Really long time. Either way, this specific container includes .25 fl oz./7mL, so it's a pretty good amount. 

On to the smell. I think it's safe to say that this is one of my favorite scents ever!  It's a very elegant scent, including plum nectar, jasmine, and apple blossoms. Midnight is a word that encompasses it perfectly. Take a look at the website description.

Midnight: the hour of undeniable chemistry. A spark of sensual Plum Nectar ignites the thrilling heart of Midnight Jasmine and Vanilla Orchid, velvety florals that bloom sexiest after dark with a hint of seductive spice. The final rush of intoxicating Caramel Liqueur creates the ultimate collision of fragrance and passion.

• Top Notes: Plum Nectar, Apple Blossom, Caramelized Pear

Sounds good enough to eat! Plum nectar is definitely the most potent note in this, and is one that stays the entire time you're wearing it. Jasmine is definitely the second most "smell-able" one, being a middle note and possibly base note. 

 

My only "iff" with Forever midnight is that it only lasts several hours, even though it is an eau de parfum.

OVERALL: I think that Forever Midnight is definitely a must try. It's definitely better than its sister series, Forever Red. Even it you're not sure you'll like it, give it a go- priced at $5, it's no biggie, you can always give it away to someone, or maybe your nose will change. I don't know. 

OVERALL RATINGS:

Scent: I give Forever Midnight a 5/5 for its plum, floral scent!

Durability: This doesn't last as long as I would have thought, so I give it a 3/5.

Would I Buy it Again: Yes!

 

 

Forever Red (VDay#5)

To wrap up our Valentine's Day Pink & Red event, I've chosen to feature something that I just have to. (Because its a Valentine's day collection!) Also, twisting it up a bit, this is from Bath and Body. May I present The Forever Red Collection.

The Forever Red collection by Bath and Body Works is the seasonal Valentine's Day collection that is brought out around now.

I can't really pinpoint the smell, but it smells like...warm flowers. You can also find a trace of citrus in there. It does, however, smell a lot like the other products that B&BW has had before.

The perfume/fragrance bottles look really really fancy and cool. (I just have a thing for cool containers.)

My only big issue with this is the price. $14.50 for a TRAVEL SIZED fragrance must. The lotions are over $20. I asked an employee why it was so expensive, and her only response was that "it uses higher-quality ingredients."
Hmmm. I checked the back, it doesn't show any extra ingredients than the other lotions and soaps.

They are available in a set, which is somewhere between $40 and $50, I believe.

Overall Ratings:
Scent: ••• (3 stars)
Look: ••••• (5 stars)
Price: $$$-$$$$$
(Range: $14.50-$50.)