Olfactive Studio Fragrance Discovery Kit

*Gifted PR sample With so many commercialised fragrances, it’s not easy to find an individual scent that only you and a few others will share, so when I was introduced to Olfactive Studio, I was intrigued to discover more. Olfactive …

Soft & Gentle Press Day Feb 2014

Just one of the perks of working for a magazine involves attending exciting new launches at press events, so this afternoon I stepped away from the office and popped over to the beautiful St. Martins Lane Hotel for the re-launch …

Q: The everyday fine fragrance body spray

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Christmas Lust List

With less than 5 weeks until Christmas, I thought it was time to make a little lust list. Family and friends, take note… Mini fur shopper (Zara) – I’ve been religiously using my Zara City Bag as my daytime handbag …

Shay & Blue – Atropa Belladonna

Atropa Belladonna 30ml £30*

Shay & Blue is a boutique perfumery, established in London in 2012. Their aim is to place an innovative twist on to traditional fine fragrances, handcrafted using real flowers, fruit and natural spices. The intoxicating, Atropa Belladonna, Italian for ‘Beautiful Lady’ provides a decadent scent that will truly ignite your senses. The top note of dark cassis berries is the most prominent and on a first impression reminded me of ‘parma violets’ sweets. This is blended together with the rich scent of white narcissus and jasmine flowers, and the subtle aroma of bourbon vanilla which creates the base note. I would say that Atropa Belladonna is not for the faint-hearted; its scent is extremely deep and rich – I find that one or two spritz’s is just enough. I prefer to use a lighter fragrance in the day and something a bit more ‘heavy’ at night, so I would only ever reach for this before going out in the evening.
Although, the design of the bottle is kept simple, I love the nautical-esque theme of the packaging. The compact shape of the bottle makes it portable and is the perfect size for a small handbag or clutch.
This perfume really captures the essence of an authentic, traditional scent, standing in its own league as a unique and individual product.
Are you familiar with Shay & Blue? What are your thoughts?

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