Post by shayp on Nov 18, 2013 15:23:18 GMT -5
This is a review for my first order with CBV I received this package on the 16th so everything is not cured yet. I just want to say for anybody considering placing an order please do not let my opinion about any scent discourage you from ordering that particular scent as everybody has different taste. Also HNM will stand for "have not melted" All of these are scent shots. This was our intro to CBV so we only placed a small order.
COCO LIME VERBENA: HNM, I think it blends well. For me the lime and verbena are the leading notes in this and you get just enough of the coconut in the background. The coconut in this, for me, was like a coconut water smell which I like. I would repurchase this, excited to see what it smells like melted.
GEISHA: HNM, this was part of the sample pack I ordered. When I first saw this scent name I thought it was going to smell like a perfume my grandmother had called Geisha Rouge, I always found it offensive so I would have never ordered this. Glad they sent it.. Smells clean, but not in a chemical way. It reminds me of going to visit my friend at her job "Granny's Laundry" we would sit in the drying machine section and talk for hours. So when I sniff this I think drying machine section. I would repurchase this.
MONTEGO BAY: HNM, I loveee this! One of my favorites from the order. To me it's so fresh, fun, and has a happy feel makes me wanna get out of my bed and be outside somewhere. I am going to repurchase this. It's clean and summer/spring at the same time. Not clean in a "look at me been slaving in my house all day" but more of a "fresh clean, just opened all the windows kinda way. I love this scent! Hope it stays the same once melted.
BATHTIME WITH POOH: HNM, ok so don't banish me yet, I am thinking it might just need time to cure or might just be one of those that come to life when melted. Either way, I am not writing it off yet. So far it just smells like wax with a hint of honey. I ordered two of these so I really hope they hold true to the hype they get. Undecided if I will repurchase this
ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH: This one my mother melted right after getting the box open, I don't even think she took the time to smell the other scent shots before she had this in the warmer. She loves the smell of the A&F store in our nearest mall, and this scent smells exactly like that. So dead on to the dupe and true to it's name. Personally it's a bit manly for my taste, however, my mother loves this!! I would repurchase this for her.
FANTASY (TYPE): HNM, When I first smelled this all I got wax and musk. Two days later this is really coming to life and I can tell with just a wee bit more cure time will be exactly what it is supposed to be. I would repurchase this.
GOLDILOCKS: HNM, This one I actually didn't like at all on the first sniff, it was wayyy strong on the patchouli. Just goes to show that even though a scent might be strong on one certain note doesn't mean it is cured to it's full potential. Two days later when I smell this I am getting more of the vanilla bean. I don't think it's quiet ready or maybe it will come to life on the warmer. I kinda feel like this one might be a bit too incense smelling to me. Unless it grabs me when melted I don't think this would be something I would repurchase.
SWEET ANGEL DUST: HNM, This one smells sweet and light. All I am getting at the moment is sweet dust. Imagine if you spilled an entire bag of sugar on the floor.. It's like if you were standing over the pile of spilled sugar before the dust and powder substance settled, that is what this smells like to me. BTW yes, I am speaking from experience. I am going to let this cure some more and see if more notes come out. I think I would repurchase this as is though.
PINK BUBBLEBUM CRUSH: HNM, This smells like a cool-aid packet to me. I noticed a lot of people say they smell bubblegum but I get the cool-aid smell or maybe more of the raspberry crystal light packet. I like it and would repurchase this. It's sweet. Not sure if it is fully cured.
SNUGGLE UP: HNM, I feel like I have to like this one something in this reminds me of an oil my grandmother put in our bath water when we were not feeling well. I feel like it is relaxing (although not sure if that is just because it reminds me of that memory with my grandmother.) and clean at the same time. I want to snuggle up after smelling this with a big blanket and fluffy pillow and watch I love Lucy allll day. I think this would be great in a nursery or cozy day in the house. I would repurchase this.
COCONUT LEMONGRASS: HNM, exactly what the name implies. I get more lemon than anything. When we first got this I thought eh, just a lemon smell it's ok not strong though. Two days later and I smell it without taking the cap off! I hope more of the coconut comes out when melted. I am not a big lemon fan, not against it, just not something I would pick out but my mother loves lemongrass scents so she naturally loves this one. I would repurchase this for her.
MANGO SORBETT: HNM, Juicy!! That is the first word that comes to mind. Like a mango drink. I really like this one and will repurchase this one of my favorites.
BUNNY SLOPE: HNM, Ok so once again don't banish me but I do not like this at all! I have never smelled what it is supposed to be duping so I can't fairly say how it measures up in that way. First sniff I got cherry wax and I do not like cherries at all so it would make sense that I wouldn't like this either. This one was also part of the sample pack so I didn't pick it. However in being fair, two days later I am getting more of a creamy almond so I am sure that it hasn't fully cured. If you like cherries you might like this and think I am completely crazy. I don't think I would repurchase this.
SEXY IN STILETTOS: HNM, my friend's mother owns a beauty parlor. Every year they are slammed with girls getting hair and makeup done for prom. I always go up there and help wash and blow dry hair, this scent reminds me of that smell. There are all types of lotions, body sprays, hair products, scented spray tans, and every time I leave there people tell me I smell so good or like I am getting ready to go out. I love this smell!! This was another favorite so it goes without saying I would repurchase this.
PEACE: HNM, Oooooooo mmmmmmm I love some of this waxy goodness!! This smells like the fiji old spice deodorant I love this one and so does my mother. I cannot wait to melt this!!
My Favorites: Montego Bay, Sexy in stilettos, fantasy type, peace, mango sorbet, and Geisha
COCO LIME VERBENA: HNM, I think it blends well. For me the lime and verbena are the leading notes in this and you get just enough of the coconut in the background. The coconut in this, for me, was like a coconut water smell which I like. I would repurchase this, excited to see what it smells like melted.
GEISHA: HNM, this was part of the sample pack I ordered. When I first saw this scent name I thought it was going to smell like a perfume my grandmother had called Geisha Rouge, I always found it offensive so I would have never ordered this. Glad they sent it.. Smells clean, but not in a chemical way. It reminds me of going to visit my friend at her job "Granny's Laundry" we would sit in the drying machine section and talk for hours. So when I sniff this I think drying machine section. I would repurchase this.
MONTEGO BAY: HNM, I loveee this! One of my favorites from the order. To me it's so fresh, fun, and has a happy feel makes me wanna get out of my bed and be outside somewhere. I am going to repurchase this. It's clean and summer/spring at the same time. Not clean in a "look at me been slaving in my house all day" but more of a "fresh clean, just opened all the windows kinda way. I love this scent! Hope it stays the same once melted.
BATHTIME WITH POOH: HNM, ok so don't banish me yet, I am thinking it might just need time to cure or might just be one of those that come to life when melted. Either way, I am not writing it off yet. So far it just smells like wax with a hint of honey. I ordered two of these so I really hope they hold true to the hype they get. Undecided if I will repurchase this
ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH: This one my mother melted right after getting the box open, I don't even think she took the time to smell the other scent shots before she had this in the warmer. She loves the smell of the A&F store in our nearest mall, and this scent smells exactly like that. So dead on to the dupe and true to it's name. Personally it's a bit manly for my taste, however, my mother loves this!! I would repurchase this for her.
FANTASY (TYPE): HNM, When I first smelled this all I got wax and musk. Two days later this is really coming to life and I can tell with just a wee bit more cure time will be exactly what it is supposed to be. I would repurchase this.
GOLDILOCKS: HNM, This one I actually didn't like at all on the first sniff, it was wayyy strong on the patchouli. Just goes to show that even though a scent might be strong on one certain note doesn't mean it is cured to it's full potential. Two days later when I smell this I am getting more of the vanilla bean. I don't think it's quiet ready or maybe it will come to life on the warmer. I kinda feel like this one might be a bit too incense smelling to me. Unless it grabs me when melted I don't think this would be something I would repurchase.
SWEET ANGEL DUST: HNM, This one smells sweet and light. All I am getting at the moment is sweet dust. Imagine if you spilled an entire bag of sugar on the floor.. It's like if you were standing over the pile of spilled sugar before the dust and powder substance settled, that is what this smells like to me. BTW yes, I am speaking from experience. I am going to let this cure some more and see if more notes come out. I think I would repurchase this as is though.
PINK BUBBLEBUM CRUSH: HNM, This smells like a cool-aid packet to me. I noticed a lot of people say they smell bubblegum but I get the cool-aid smell or maybe more of the raspberry crystal light packet. I like it and would repurchase this. It's sweet. Not sure if it is fully cured.
SNUGGLE UP: HNM, I feel like I have to like this one something in this reminds me of an oil my grandmother put in our bath water when we were not feeling well. I feel like it is relaxing (although not sure if that is just because it reminds me of that memory with my grandmother.) and clean at the same time. I want to snuggle up after smelling this with a big blanket and fluffy pillow and watch I love Lucy allll day. I think this would be great in a nursery or cozy day in the house. I would repurchase this.
COCONUT LEMONGRASS: HNM, exactly what the name implies. I get more lemon than anything. When we first got this I thought eh, just a lemon smell it's ok not strong though. Two days later and I smell it without taking the cap off! I hope more of the coconut comes out when melted. I am not a big lemon fan, not against it, just not something I would pick out but my mother loves lemongrass scents so she naturally loves this one. I would repurchase this for her.
MANGO SORBETT: HNM, Juicy!! That is the first word that comes to mind. Like a mango drink. I really like this one and will repurchase this one of my favorites.
BUNNY SLOPE: HNM, Ok so once again don't banish me but I do not like this at all! I have never smelled what it is supposed to be duping so I can't fairly say how it measures up in that way. First sniff I got cherry wax and I do not like cherries at all so it would make sense that I wouldn't like this either. This one was also part of the sample pack so I didn't pick it. However in being fair, two days later I am getting more of a creamy almond so I am sure that it hasn't fully cured. If you like cherries you might like this and think I am completely crazy. I don't think I would repurchase this.
SEXY IN STILETTOS: HNM, my friend's mother owns a beauty parlor. Every year they are slammed with girls getting hair and makeup done for prom. I always go up there and help wash and blow dry hair, this scent reminds me of that smell. There are all types of lotions, body sprays, hair products, scented spray tans, and every time I leave there people tell me I smell so good or like I am getting ready to go out. I love this smell!! This was another favorite so it goes without saying I would repurchase this.
PEACE: HNM, Oooooooo mmmmmmm I love some of this waxy goodness!! This smells like the fiji old spice deodorant I love this one and so does my mother. I cannot wait to melt this!!
My Favorites: Montego Bay, Sexy in stilettos, fantasy type, peace, mango sorbet, and Geisha