Ho Ho Holidays, The Festive Fragrance Gratis Thread!

[Mochapj]

A little birdie told me that Santa's sleigh is touching down early this year and some of our active community members have a holiday gratis parcel en route.

Please feel free to use this thread to share your holiday gratis unboxings and let us all know what you think of this sweet surprise gift 🙂

Thank you, as always to @TeamBIC for putting together these wonderful opportunities that celebrate our members of the BIC community.

Can't wait to see what everyone got!

[RavenR]

Aw, shucks, thanks @Sunnysmom ! ❤️ 

[Kim888]

@RavenR @Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Totally agree, it’s just such a. Happy scent ! 

[curlychiquita]

I wanted to give my reviews on the first two I've been using.  

So far the KILIAN Paris Apple Brandy Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray is my favorite, mainly because of how unique it is. When you wear this, you definitely don't smell like the other people in the room.

I really like the Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Extreme 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau De Parfum It's not as unique, but it's a very pretty going-out scent. It reminds me of the original Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb, maybe because of the jasmine.

[sister13]

One more in the cocktail series: this time with Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz/ 10 mL Eau de Parfum Spray . 

I get almost all citrus with this one at first, then dries down to a bit more sweet floral. It has a little bit of a sharpness I didn’t love, but I will try again and see. It’s one I’d prefer in warmer weather, I think. Very nice to me, though not super remarkable. 

Thr cocktail is basically a version of a lemon drop, but with mandarin vodka, limoncello, and a ginger vodka, with muddled lemon and fresh ginger, with a sugared rim. It was so refreshing and delicious, I will make a whole pitcher next time! 

[Tamara76]

@sister13 This looks so refreshing! I had a similar (frozen!) pink lemon drop cocktail at Beyond Van Gogh last summer❤️🌻

 

[PrettyPaint]

Great review @sister13. I haven't tried this one yet - I can't wait. That drink looks amazing!!

[haleyvvvv]

What a beautiful cocktail and a great review, @sister13!!

[RavenR]

I am really liking this one, @sister13 ! It wasn't even on my radar. Never even heard of the brand. But it is such a refreshing and positively sunny surprise! 🌞😊☀️

But I am liking that cocktail even more! Mmm, yes please! 

[tsavorite]

@sister13 ,

Thanks for your very interesting review!  The Floral Street Sunflower Pop looks wonderful next to your tall and refreshing cocktail!

[Kim888]

Battle of the Gucci Perfumes. I really wanted to test these both out together because Gucci Gucci Bloom Rollerball Set is one of my favorite perfumes so I was extra excited to try out the Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum with Pear and Brown Sugar !

Wear time on both perfumes is the same, very consistent! I think the descriptions are spot on. Bloom is described as sophisticated with a rich floral scent on the skin. I think that is very accurate - it has a deeper more robust scent as compared with Flora. On the other hand, Flora is described as a playful free-spirited scent. I would say that is accurate as well, it is a lighter, sweeter scent as compared to Bloom. 

Overall, I would almost call this a day and night perfume pair. Bloom is deeper and more intense scent and it is prefect for a night out when I want something more fragrant. Flora is a great daytime perfume, especially when I am in close contact with others and don't want my perfume to irritate anyone, it's just a perfect hint of fresh floral! 

[QueenMarceline]

@Kim888 Recently tried this out at a perfume shop and was so pleasantly surprised. I read the notes on this and was never truly drawn to it enough to try it out but now I think I'll end up picking up a bottle of it in the spring time.

[PrettyPaint]

Perfect description @Kim888 

[Sunnysmom]

Very helpful @Kim888 , thank you! 

[tsavorite]

Great thoughts, @Kim888 !

[SportyGirly125]

Here’s the reviews I posted. 

Usually, I would start with the perfume that catches my eye or the one I think I would wear the most.  In this instance, I decided to start with the one that I felt would be my least favorite to my most favorite.

Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum Travel Spray

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador.  I love smelling perfume first before putting it on my body just to see if I would love the scent or not.  My initial thought just by the scent was this might not go well with my body chemistry even though I am a fan of floral and fruity scents.  I didn’t want it to be too strong and overwhelming.  That all changed after the first spray adjusted to my skin and body heat, which took about 5-10 minutes.  It started to remind me of sweet Honeysuckle with a hint of citrus and lasted about 4 hours before I noticed the scent starting to fade.  This would be the perfect scent for Spring and Summer.

I love that this comes in a travel size option which makes it great to travel with or throw in your bag for an on-the-go refresher.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Extreme

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador.  I don’t really go for warm and spicy scents because they never seem to go well with my body chemistry.  I wanted to still test it out and see if I liked this version better than the original.  This scent was a little too strong for my liking and smelled musky on me.  I couldn’t smell the coffee but did notice the hint of Jasmine and vanilla.  The scent did last a couple of hours before fading on my wrist but sadly, I wasn’t a fan of it. 

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador.  The pink sleek bottle is gorgeous with the flowers on the front. As soon as I sprayed it, I knew this was perfect for me.  It had a nice floral aroma that wasn’t overpowering and that smelled sexy.  A perfect perfume for a date night with my husband.  The scent lasted a couple hours before I noticed it fading.

Chloe Naturelle Eau de Parfum

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador.  This perfume smells so good.  It reminds me of a bed of roses.  The scent isn’t so strong that it screams you are wearing perfume but light, airy, and fresh.  Just enough for someone to notice and ask what scent is that?  This is a definite future purchase especially for my girlfriends.  Plus, the bottle is so elegant and a perfect addition to any vanity.  The scent lasted more than 4 hours before I noticed it fading.

Kilian Paris Apple Brandy Eau de Parfum

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador.  Just the bottle alone is a masterpiece.  This will make any vanity look luxe in an instant with the jaw dropping glass design.  This scent is so unique and sophisticated yet sensual.  I thought it would be something I wouldn’t wear at first spray but as it adjusted to my body chemistry, I started to like it more.  If you do not like strong smelling perfumes or the slight scent of alcohol this will probably not be the scent for you.  It can be overpowering if you have a sensitive nose.  This would be a definite purchase me and am glad I had a chance to test it out.  Now I am interested in trying out other scents from this brand.

[tsavorite]

@SportyGirly125 ,

Thanks for your honest opinions!  Good reviews!

[SportyGirly125]

@tsavorite Thank you. I wish I was better at describing scents. 

[Ispend2much6]

@SportyGirly125  Great reviews!

[SportyGirly125]

@Ispend2much6 Thank you.  I wish I was better at describing scents. 

[faeriegirl]

I have had so much fun testing all the fragrances from this gratis! Thank you again so very much @TeamBIC !❤️❤️❤️

 My absolute favorite is the KILIAN Paris Apple Brandy Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray . It smells delicious,  I definitely smell the apple and rum. I don’t really smell pineapple. I would have never bought this on my own so I am so thrilled to get to try it. Now I really want to try other Kilian fragrances.
My second favorite is Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Extreme . I am usually not a fan of warm spicy scents but this one is so good! To me it smells sexy and sophisticated. Perfect for date night.

Third favorite is Chloé Chloé Naturelle Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL . I love rose florals and this one is lovely. It’s not too strong, it’s light and perfect for daytime.

Fourth is Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray . It will be perfect this summer. It’s cheery and uplifting and reminds me of sunshine.

Last but not least is Gucci Flora By Gucci - Gorgeous Gardenia . I love florals and this one is really nice, but I really wish I could smell more gardenia. I love gardenia, but I can barely smell it. 

[CookieGirl1]

Your photo is beautiful, @faeriegirl!