fragrance review: Halle Berry Pure Orchid

the second scent for the Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry Pure Orchid boasts notes of jungle cactus flower, lemon, blackberry creme, star anise, masdevallia orchid, giant sequoia and patchouli, which sound like they should work together beautifully to create a fabulous, complex fragrance, but i'm sad to report, they fell short.



to be honest, Pure Orchid is nice. not good, not bad, but pleasant. it's a sweet floral that doesn't go too overboard in the sweet department, and truthfully when i first smelled it, i enjoyed it and was excited to wear it.

that all changed, and i'll tell you why. each time i've worn it (about a dozen or so times now), the pretty, if-purple-had-a-smell-this-has-potential-to-be-it scent didn't last. within a few hours, the scent just disappeared. as if i never put it on...

bummer.

you can find Halle Berry Pure Orchid at a drugstore near you and Walmart.com.

xo
product featured sent to me for review consideration; second pic (of bottle and packaging) taken by me :)

fragrance review: Island Michael Kors Bermuda

Island Michael Kors Bermuda is a scent that i didn't think i would like. it was mainly the island thing. not that i don't like scents associated with all things beachy and island-like, but i personally don't prefer to smell like them.

i have found Bermuda to be the complete opposite of my idea of a tropical scent; it's a breezy and light scent that reminds me of a luxurious beach vacay. the fragrance doesn't contain the typical island notes that i would expect, like coconut, but rather is a fabulous combination of florals that are cheerful and exotic.

with a blend of hibiscus, tropical passion flower, and smooth cedar wood, Bermuda is a fabulous fragrance you may want to wear to keep you in a sunny, relaxed state of mind, even if the weather where you're at is anything but.

find Michael Kors Bermuda at major departments stores, and online at sephora.com

xo