Perk Me Up, I'm Feeling Blue

Sorry that it is has been a bit since I have posted.  Things have been crazy busy!  I am also done with my last semester toward getting my degree.. yay!  One more class to go!  On top of that and working two jobs, Cyn and I joined the community band so we have practice once a week and try to practice most every night as well.  So, that doesn't leave much time to be home and enjoy CBV, but we do when we can. 

The mix this week was named "Perk Me Up, I'm Feeling Blue" by a member of the CBV Pouring Pot message board.  The scents are Blueberry Cobbler and Coffee Bean.  First, a review of each one separately.                                           

YUMMY!

This is such a delicious fragrance!  I have never been a big fan of blueberry scents because every time I try one, it seems so artificial smelling.  This is definitely different than all the other blueberry scents I have tried from other companies.  It is super rich smelling and hits it on the head, right down to the crusty cobbler notes!  It is also super strong.  When I melt, I usually keep my melter on for a few hours then shut it off, as it makes the scent last longer.  After it cools down, I turn it back on for a bit.  A half of this scent shot lasted on and off for 4 days!  

Now onto Coffee Bean....

Need a coffee fix?  Take a sniff!

Coffee Bean is a straight up coffee scent... no cream or sugar or extras... just strong black coffee, just how I like my coffee!  That is so funny because I really love the scent of all the flavored coffees and such, but just can't stomach to drink them, lol.  This is a really great coffee scent for those that want a coffee scent without all the added scents.  It is not my favorite coffee scent but I do like it quite a bit.  :)

Now..... for the magic!  These two mixed together are FREAKING AMAZING!  It smells like the party in your mouth would sure to taste like if you were eating a slice of oozing blueberry cobbler all warm and gooey and having a nice cup of joe along side it.  This is a must CAS for me whenever I order candles again!  

Until next time.... 

 

Candles by Victoria Aquolina Blue Sugar & Vanilla Lace

Hey there fellow scentaholics!  The last few days, we have had the CBV's Aquolina Blue Sugar as well as Vanilla Lace going in the melter.  First, each one separate, then mixed together.  I figured I would just wait and review them in one posting instead of three different ones. 

First up... Aquolina Blue Sugar! 
The description includes fresh citrus, romantic florals, fresh green tones, patchouli, and a base of vanilla with soft musk and exotic woody tones.  I love this fragrance!  It is just enough masculine but with enough sweetness.  Don't be afraid of the patchouli, which I know can be overwhelming to some, me included!  This is such a great scent.. both guys and gals would like this one!


                                                                                         Next is Vanilla Lace....

This vanilla is described as French vanilla, with African violet notes as well as sweet flowers and musk.  I do get a bit of musk in it, but not really any floral notes.  It is a very nice sweet vanilla scent though. 







These two make a wonderful mix, although I think I prefer the Aquolina Blue Sugar on its own more because the Vanilla Lace tones it down a bit too much for my liking.  I will definitely be getting ABS in a candle in the future or even possibly in a jar of crumb melts.   :) 

Night folks!

Apple Cobbler/Pumkin Eggnog CAS

I wanted to do a quick review of mixing the last two scents I posted about from Candles by Victoria... Apple Cobbler and Pumpkin Eggnog.  I do like the Pumpkin Eggnog more mixed with the Apple Cobbler, but it is still really spicy strong. I still prefer Apple Cobbler on its own. At a later date, I am going to try the rest of Apple Cobbler with Pumpkin Pralines, which I think I will like much better. 

On an end note, my thoughts go out to all of those affected by the bombings during the Boston Marathon today.  Even though it should not really surprise us anymore, it still does.  If it didn't... that would be even worse.  #prayforboston

Pumpkin Eggnog

The CBV scent we put on the warmer tonight is Pumpkin Eggnog.... described as spicy pumpkin mixed with creamy eggnog.

I have to say, this one is super spicy!  I was hoping for more of the creaminess to come out.  I like it, but would prefer more creaminess and less spice. 

We are going to be mixing this with Apple Cobbler that I reviewed in the last post.  I am thinking that, even though Apple Cobbler is not overly spicy, it will not tone down the spices in Pumpkin Eggnog much.  We shall see!  :)

Apple Cobbler

Just a real quick review on what I am melting tonight... Apple Cobbler.... so yummy!  It goes great on a cold snowy day... the only thing that might be better would be to have the real deal, lol.

This is a really great bakery scent.  I get warm apples with cinnamon and nutmeg and the crusty "cobbler" note as well.  This scent is a pretty heavy scent and very strong, however it is not overly spicy I don't think.  If you have tried and liked Cajun Cornbread or Raspberry Peach Cobbler, you should give this one a go as well.  :) 

Wintery Candied Apple

I thought I better get on here before going to bed to post what has been on my melter this weekend.  This scent, Wintery Candy Apple, is a Bath & Body Works dupe and is dead on.

The scent description for this is "top notes of crisp apple, pineapple, and zests of orange; middle notes of neroli and cinnamon; base notes of sandalwood, fresh musk, bamboo, and patchouli."  To my nose, it is just a nice crisp apple scent with maybe a touch of earthiness.  I don't really smell any orange zest... maybe a bit of juiciness from the pineapple.  Because of the lack of spiciness (even though the description does mention cinnamon), I feel this is a great scent year round.  It is one of my daughter Cynthia's favorite scents.  She already had some body spray from B&BW in this scent and now has lotion from CBV in it as well.  This is one of the best, if not the best apple scent I think Victoria has.  :)

White Tea & Ginger

A couple nights ago, we popped this CBV scent into the warmer.... and immediately feel in love! This is the ultimate spa-like fragrance.

 It kinda reminds me a bit of White Ginger, but without the floral notes that are in that.  It is really warm with just enough spice from the ginger but the fresh scent of the white tea.  I so want this in crumbs the next time I order.  I hope it is added to the bath & body line soon... it would be excellent!