I bet you’ve all heard about transitional makeup, transitional skincare… but never had the idea of thinking about a transitional perfume! I for sure, didn’t payed too much attention to the matter… until this year when we had the longest winter ever! Snow mid-April?! Seriously?!
So, I couldn’t wear my heavy winter perfumes because in my mind we should’ve had Spring weather! I couldn’t wear light floral perfumes either because, again, in my mind it was too cold for that… Until I’ve rediscovered this lovely scent by Rancé – Rose de Rose.
It is the perfect mixture of warm and floral notes, so I think it embodies the best of both worlds!
Rose de Rose is a Floral-Oriental perfume, elegant and convincing at the same time!
It opens with gorgeous Bulgarian, Grasse and Turkish rose notes – that if you ask me, I can still sense even after it dries down and lets the sensual wooden notes combined with the most delicious, soft and creamy vanilla, rule over your olfactory senses. But before getting to that, the scented picture is completed by the most precious and pure scents of a Spring garden: jasmin from Grasse, Malaca ylang-ylang, tuberose.
The waves of scents are subtle yet strong, powerful and enticing, and they come together in one perfect perfume to create sublime olfactory sensations, vibrant yet fragile and sensual energies, that will carry you away to an unforgettable warm place, where you’ll find yourself surrounded by flowers and spices.
The 100 ml matte glass bottle is the proof of absolute elegance, the main asset of royalty. Adorned with the perfect jewels that make a gorgeous crown star, this perfume is part of a series of three perfumes Jeanne Sandra Rancé named Rance 1795 Les Étoiles Collection. Precious as diamonds the collection was created for passionate and elegant women who prefer the aristocratic style.
See you soon, beautiful!
x, Annie
INTERESTING FACTS:
– the Rancé family has a tradition of over 200 years and 10+ generations of perfumiers
– the founder, François Rancé dedicated two of his perfumes to Napoleon Bonaperte and to the love of his life, Josephine. It was the early 1800…
– later on, François‘ son, created a perfume dedicated to Napoleon’s only son, François Charles, King of Rome and named it after him
– the street in Grasse, France where the laboratories of the company functioned, was named Rue Rancé
– Jeanne Sandra Rancé is the name of the current perfumeur of the House of Rancé, heire of the Rancé empire
thepinkimpact said:
Oooh that looks so lovely Annie!! I’m a sucker for packaging, and the bottle is divine! 🙂 I love the interesting facts you added! 💗🎀xo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Aww! Thank you so much my lovely for the sweet comment and for reading my little perfume-related ramble! 😁😌🙏
I’m so moody with my perfumes and I switch them a lot! I also love a perfume with a little history behind, hence the “interesting facts” there! 😉😋
What perfume do you use at the moment lovely? Maybe you’ll inspire me and find a new love!…😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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thepinkimpact said:
At the moment, I’m using the Pink Sugar. It smells soooo, so nice! I also pair it with Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things lotion. Have you tried either of the two Annie?! 💗xoxo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
unfortunately I haven’t and it’s mainly because I don’t have a Victoria Secret shop here! but I will definitely give it a sniff whenever I’ll get the chance to finally walk on a VS heave! 😀 I’m particularly interested in their lounge wear, now that we’re speaking! :D;):P
lots of xx
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thepinkimpact said:
That’s a bummer you don’t have a VS where you are! 😦 I love their lounge wear too!!! 🙂 I love the Pink section – yoga pants and sweatshirts and their casual tshirts! Xoxo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
exactly! that’s what I’m thinking about: yoga pants and pjs and panties and…
better stop now! LOL
and yeah! lots of great shops are missing here! sighs
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janandjot said:
Omg the bottle/packaging is perfection!!! I also love the facts you added, so interesting about Napoleon (I named my dog after him 😃) Have a great night Annie xoxo Janet
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V said:
Okay, I’m ready to buy it just for the bottle. How lovely
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I know what you mean my lovely V! gorgeous packaging always makes me buy products that I don’t necessarily need – generally speaking! LOL
but this time, the choice I made with this perfume, was totally on point!
I would’ve wanted the smaller and cutter 50ml bottle though! 😀
I hope you had a lovely week this far!
lots of xx
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annie lee said:
sounds like it’ll smell lovely 🙂 the packaging is gorgeous too!
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annie'sbeauty... said:
hi my lovely annie! it does smell lovely, if you love rose scented perfumes with a powdery, delicious finish! the beautiful packaging came as a bonus as well!
what is your favourite perfume at the moment? would you like to share it with us?
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
The bottle looks beautiful! I bet it smells beautiful too! I have a feeling that I would really love this scent! 🙂 Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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annie'sbeauty... said:
hi my lovely Katie! yes, the bottle is very girly and pretty, and feminine… basically all the things that you are as well! 🙂 the scent is also beautiful and if you like roses and vanilla, with a touch of jasmin this is definitely the right one for you! 😀
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Oh I love those scents! They’re some of my favorite! You’re so sweet Annie! Thank you! 😀 Lots of xx ❤
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annie'sbeauty... said:
so definitely give this one a go if you ever have the chance! there is an American site that sells niche perfumes, even in sample sizes! I can’t remember how its called right now! but I will look after it and let you know! like this you might use some otherwise expensive perfumes as well! 😉
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Sounds great Annie! Definitely let me know what site it is. I would love to try this perfume. 🙂 Lots of xx ❤
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Working on that as we speak! 😁😁😁
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plus+beauty27 said:
Sounds great! 😊😊😊
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Ha! I finally found it my lovely! 😁👌🏼
http://www.luckyscent.com
Go have a delightful browse! But there are so many brands! 🙀😻
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Thank you so much! I will definitely browse this site!! I will let you know when I get something. 🙂 ❤ Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
You’re most welcome my lovely! Fair warning goes out especially for Ron… It will keep you busy for quite a while!
Thought you might need to know! 🙊🙈🙉😋
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Well he is sleeping right now lol. It’s really early in the morning here right now. Sometimes I wake up really early for no reason. It’s so peaceful and quiet. 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
MY KIND OF GIRL! I’m a night/early morning owl myself! Well, insomnia keeps doing this to me! But anyway! You know what I mean! And those minutes before the sun rises and the birds start singing… Ahhh! Is one of the best feelings ever!
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Oh I know what you mean! I did go back to sleep this morning though which was nice then after I was awake again for a little bit I took a nap lol. I must have really needed to sleep lol. Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I know! at a certain point you get so tired that you absolutely need a nap! be it in the middle of the day as well! LOL
I hope you have a quiet sunny Sunday mau lovely! lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Thank you Annie! I hope you have a quiet sunny Sunday too ❤ Of course I was awake late last night and up early this morning again lol. Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I was up very early this morning ( our time ) and I’m still up… Here is almost 11PM. Very much alive and kicking! I have such energy that if a gym was opened I’d immediately jump in my car and exercise a hour or two! 😩😔
Another long night I guess! 😳 xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
I wish I had your energy! I ended up crashing later in the in morning lol. My back was bothering me a lot and so when I take my medication for it, it makes me sleepy unfortunately. You must be like 10 hours ahead of me lol. 🙂 ❤ ❤ xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Gosh! I’m so sorry to hear your back hurts again! I hope it will go away soon!
Yes, there’s a significant time difference between us! 7-8 hours, I remember doing the math once! But that’s more likely only in my head! Another side effect of sleep deprivation! 😂😂😂
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Thanks Annie. I have a bulging disc actually and it’s just being more bothersome than usual. Maybe it’s the way I slept or moved or something that’s making it act up. I can’t wait to get better medical care when I move back to Michigan. I will get to go to a pain clinic again and get shots that will definitely help.
My sleep has been so messed up too! I know what you mean. Staying up late, waking up early lol. I wish I could fall asleep early and then wake up early. ❤ ❤ 🙂 Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Sounds really painful my lovely! 😳 Yeah! I begin to think that moving back home is the best decision could make! Health is the most important, right next to family!
I once managed to be a normal person who goes to sleep at a decent hour and wakes up early! Now I only sleep two to three hour at night!
Hopefully I will get back to that schedule again! I’m slowly getting there and exercising really does help me… Still!
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Yeah it can be at times but it’s all right. I just have to push through another 6 or 7 months lol. 🙂
I would be so tired during the day if I only got that much sleep. I don’t know how you do it! I should start exercising myself lol. Lots of xx ❤ ❤ 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Yeah! I’m already hitting “bottom”! Which is a good thing in a way! After that I will get back on a “normal person” schedule!
Key is exercising and decent food!
Well! At least you know for sure you’re getting back there! So cheer up my lovely! 😉👌😘😘😘
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plus+beauty27 said:
I hope you get back to a “normal” person schedule” soon!
I really need to work on my eating habits too. I just have such a sweet tooth lol. They have improved a little bit lately lol.
Yeah I am just glad to know that I will be back there soon. So I just try to make the best of it here for now. 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤ Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
My lovely I’m carefully planing a post on the healthy eating habits, I managed to get in time! It will hopefully be up soon! Don’t know why it’s so difficult to write! Maybe because ai have so much information and have to narrow it down to the absolute essentials… Which is nearly impossible!
But I’ll do my best! 😁😁😁
Yeah! Sweets are my weakness as well! But there are healthier alternatives to satisfy even the sweetest tooth! 😁😁😁
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plus+beauty27 said:
Well I am looking forward to reading that post Annie! I am a “stress/emotional eater” lol. I would like to lose weight though I recently found out that my thyroid was low (again) and the doctor had to increase my medication (again). I think this dose might be working because my weight is starting to come down a little. I have so many health issues! lol. ❤ ❤ 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Sorry about that too my lovely one! Besides medication you also have to be careful what you’re eating, right?! 😩😔
My meals are pretty simple/basic and they’re made with fresh ingredients mainly! So I think they’d be good for you too!
Take good care of yourself my lovely!
Lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Yeah I do have to be careful about what I eat…at least I should be lol. Looking forward to your post! You take care too Annie! ❤ Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
And shhh! Let Ron sleep! 😂😂😂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
btw… what are you using/what is your favourite perfume at the moment? I’m always looking for new ones… 😉
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Well I have a few that I like lol. One of my favorite ones is Estee Lauder Pleasures. I even have a matching lotion for that one lol. I also really love one that I got from my Ipsy glam bag a long time ago called Rogue by Rihanna. I am not a big fan of Rihanna but I love the perfume! 🙂 Lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
never tried anything perfume from Estee Lauder! definitely write that down! Rihanna is a character in herself, but I don’t think I’ll ever be drawn to her perfumes!…
but hey, never say never!
lots of xx
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plus+beauty27 said:
Yeah I didn’t think the Rihanna perfume would be your taste but Estee Lauder Pleasures is a lovely one! 🙂 lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I’m definitely going to give it a sniff in my Sephora! If they have it, that is! Lots of xx🌸😘
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plus+beauty27 said:
Sounds good Annie! Lots of xx 😘🌹
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
This sounds lovely. Great post, transitional perfumes totally make sense although I use my Chloe pretty much all year round. I hope you’re having a good week xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
hi Zoe! Chloe is definitely a beautiful scent to wear anytime you want! well, don’t we all wear the perfume we like whenever we feel like?!
but there are “some” of us, like yours truly, who have a “bit” more than a few perfumes and because they’ll run bad eventually, they have to use them up! LOL so, the perfume hoarder is obliged to separate his perfumes onto categories and wear it seasonally… because he/she heard that’s a thing! 😉 😛 LOLOL
and here is where the whole transitional idea came out from, actually… :D:D:D
we’re having sun, thank goodness, so everything is better now!
wishing you a great week as well!
lots of xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
LOL there is nothing wrong with having a few perfumes. 😉 Its a lovely blog post, such a relief to be moving into the Spring weather. I purchased my first Charlotte Tilbury the other week and guess what I’m addicted!! I’m trying to choose between buying Amazing Grace or Lost Cherry in the matt revolution formula to try next now!xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
my kind girl!!! =D so true, nothing wrong with having a few perfumes, but when you start to reorganise your closet to make more room for perfume and makeup, I think it’s about time to look for help! LOLOLOLOL
really?! what did you get from Charlotte Tilbury? how do you like it?
and there’s no way to choose between Lost Cherry and Amazing Grace, even though Lost Cherry is brighter and more Spring appropriate, if you ask me…
lots of xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
Hahaha! No no perfume can never take away closet space from makeup. 😄 I know! I’m kind of thinking I need them both. I brought a Kissing lipstick / lip cheat / gloss, it’s on my blog. I absolutely love the formula it’s beautiful. Let me know what you think xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
definitely checking that post out if it’s already on your blog haha! :D:D:D
lots of xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
Yep it’s up! I’m obsessed with the lipstick xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I’m trying to leave you a comment on your post but it doesn;t seem to want to post it!
:”(((
I’m writing this one here to see if it works!
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
This one works. Oh no that’s really sad, I love getting your comments xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
yayyy! it works again! :D:D:D
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annie'sbeauty... said:
and we’re having the most amazing Spring weather today… not a cloud in the clear blue sky, the blossoms smell heavenly and the sun is shining like I haven’t seen it almost half a year…
ahhh!… Love it!
:D:D:D xx
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Zoe - zoebeautyblog.com said:
Same here! Love it xx
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Talking About Beauty said:
Pretty bottle 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
thank you so much lovely! it’s a pretty one indeed, although I would’ve preferred the 50ml bottle because it’s smaller and cutter, but this one was the only one left!…
what perfume do you use at the moment? ( always on a hunt for new perfumes! :D:D:D )
lots of xx, Annie
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Talking About Beauty said:
I have quite a few open & use depending on my mood hehe. My current favourites are Gucci Guilty & Burberry The Beat. Have you tried them? 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
hi lovely! I used to love Gucci’s guilty a couple of years ago, that’s the kind of scents I prefer. that’s why I don’t really like the Burberry perfumes, which I think they’re to light for me! I love my perfume to be more sophisticated! ;):P
lots of xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
oh! and I totally agree with the fact that you choose your perfume according to your mood, since I’m doing the same thing myself! LOLOL
🙂 xx
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Anne said:
This sounds like a lovely perfume. I adore the Rance samples you send me and my next perfume will definitely be something by them 🙂
The bottle looks spectacular as well, always a plus.
Do you order yours online or do you have a store near you? I think I might want to try some more before I decide, although Helene sort of stole my heart.
xxx Anne
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annie'sbeauty... said:
LOL I had to sit back and think for a good couple of seconds when in the world have I sent you samples of Rance perfumes?! did I even had them?! old age is getting me, I tell you! LOLOLOL
anyways… out of the two samples that I now clearly remember sending you, Helene was also my favourite! more feminine I think!
I got my Rose de Rose from Beautika Haute Perfumerie, here in Bucharest. you’ll find the link in my blog post!
from what I know they do ship internationally, but I will have to ask first!
lots of xx
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Anne said:
We are all getting a bit older 😉
Helene is what I would like J’adore to be if that makes sense. Less out there and in your face and much more feminine.
I’ll probably add going past a niche perfume store here in the Netherlands to my to do list, but thanks for the adress in romania if that doesn’t work out. These are not easy to get 🙂
xxx Anne
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annie'sbeauty... said:
yes, absolutely! I couldn’t have describes Helene better myself! J’Adore is the perfect analogy!
give me a couple of days to verify is the shipping from the Beautik website! now we’re getting closer to Easter and things are getting very “festive” around here…
you can also check some online websites but be careful and watch out for scammers!
lots of xx
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Anne said:
That’s sweet of you! I think i have found an adress that has rance here in the Netherlands, but it is a great backup if that doesn’t work out 😀
Happy to hear you are gearing up for the holidays 😀
xxx Anne
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annie'sbeauty... said:
good to know! yes, it will be nice to have a back up as well!
if not and you want it badly, let’s talk and maybe we can find a solution! 😉
lots of xx
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Anne said:
Great 🙂 Will let you know 😀
xxx Anne
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Sure lovely! take your time! xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I also wanted to let you know that Helene comes in a shower cream and body butter as well. they also have an amazing set with a 50 ml EDP and a 200 ml shower gel…
here’s the actual link to that!
http://www.beautik.ro/270-helene-set.html
lots of xx
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iamserenel said:
This looks amazing Annie, love the packaging of the perfume ❤
Serene xoxo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
thank you so much my lovely one!
it’s an amazing scent! 😀
what do you prefer at the moment?
lots of xx
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iamserenel said:
I wear Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb a fave of mine at the moment 🙂 ❤ 😀 hehe xox
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annie'sbeauty... said:
awww! the most girly perfume I know! suits you perfectly my lovely! 🙂
lots of xx
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iamserenel said:
thanks beautiful ❤ 🙂 it suits you too! 🙂 xox
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annie'sbeauty... said:
oh well! don’t think that I would wear it anymore… but there was a time… when I was younger, you know! #granny
lololol
lots of xx
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iamserenel said:
loooooool 😛
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Alessia said:
Sounds like a very interesting scent, rose is the queen of perfumes and the addition of spices must make it irresistible. Enjoy it to the very best!
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Thank you my lovely! This is that time of the year when I definitely enjoy it the most! I love rose-scented perfumes but at times, combined only with other flowers I find the result is too floral and girly for my taste! So you’re right, the addition of spices in this one makes it so much more lovely and pleasant for my picky nose! Haha!
What perfume are you enjoying at the moment?
Lots of xx
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avibrantday said:
This sounds wonderful. What a lovely bottle. I’m sorry that the cold weather persists! Tell it to knock it off ;o) I hope that Easter weekend is brining some sunny warmth.
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annie'sbeauty... said:
It is a lovely perfume ma belle! A nice floral base but with a bit more depth and character than the usual florals! That’s thanks to the spices and the warmth it has comes from the most delicious vanilla! Yuuumm! 😌🌸😋
Yeeees, we finally have warm weather today! And it will last ( apparently ) for the following couple of days as well, thank goodness! Hopefully we’ll be able to do a hike these days! Fingers crosses! Or at least to go fishing! 😃😃😃
Wishing you a warm weekend just like mine!
Beaucoup des bisous
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avibrantday said:
Aww!! Fun!! Enjoy, ma belle!! I’ll be thinking of you. And, I’m getting ready to post a photo of our hike from yesterday (so you can see what our landscape is like). XO
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annie'sbeauty... said:
OMG! I would love to see that ma belle! 😃😃😃 I saw a couple of photos on Insta a while ago and I found the landscape very picturesque!
I hope the weather would still be nice, and still on our side these days though! So fingers crossed! 😁😁😁
Have lots of fun as well ma belle! 😘😘😘
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avibrantday said:
I just tagged you in the two photos I posted on IG :o)
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annie'sbeauty... said:
LOL just answered to that in a comment above! haha! I saw that! simply GORGEOUS! can’t wait for everything to come together! I’m sure it will look amazing!
:D:D:D bisous
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Style Domination said:
This perfume looks lovely. What a stunning bottle!
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Yes! Don’t you just love a good presentation for an amazingly scented perfume lovely?! 👌🏼😌 I only wish you could smell it through my blog as well! 😻👌🏼😻😻😻
Lots of xx
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Style Domination said:
Me too!! Lol! xo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Haha! I knew it my lovely! Great minds!… 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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