Happy Independence Day! Today's video will be fun and delightful for perfume lovers. I'm reviewing the Pinrose scent portfolio in today's video.



Finding the right perfume can be very tricky. Most of us go to a shop and spritz a scent on a paper stick, wave it around, and then sniff. It is much more effective to try the perfumes on yourself more than once before making a decision. I love Pinrose (Code JSCOTT gives free shipping) because they offer sample packs that allows you to try the perfumes at home to make your own educated choice on the right perfume for you.
They also offer a scent quiz to find out which perfume in their portfolio would be best suited to your personal tastes.

The results of my quiz shared that my personal perfume should be Secret Genius (Code JSCOTT gives free shipping).



An inviting, sophisticated scent of naturally sourced vanilla, caramel, and sandalwood revealed in a sensual blend that’s as smart as it is beautiful.

Key Notes:
Madagascan vanilla, caramel, & sandalwood

Inspiration:
Memories of heart and home with a sprinkle of sensuality without being too sweet or heavy on the skin. Vanilla oils put you at ease and bring back happy childhood memories of baking with mom. Caramel notes add a dash of sensuality while the sandalwood balances out the sweetness with a sophisticated, buttery wood base. The real genius is how the scent is sheer and not too heavy. Crafted by Harry Fremont.

Fragrance Family:
Warm, woody, and spicy

Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Phthalate-free

Another one of my favorites is Merry Maker (JSCOTT for free shipping).



A smiling, soulful scent, singing with citrus in a nectarine key. You’ll dance with happiness from the inside out.

Key Notes:
Nectarine, plum, tonka bean

Inspiration:
Originally conceived as aromatherapy for the heightened senses of pregnant women became one of our most popular scents. Experience aromas designed to bring out natural endorphins for an ultimately happy, joyful perfume. Scientifically designed to release all the happy chemicals in your brain. Nectarine, plum, and tonka bean work together for a fragrance that is impossible to wear while doing anything by smiling. Crafted by Christelle Laprade

Fragrance Family:
Floral

Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Phthalate-free

... and a third favorite of mine is Mystical Misfit (JSCOTT for free shipping).



Berry & patchouli mystifies in a peachy magical mist like no other. A juicy light scent worn to the beat of your very own drummer.

Key Notes:
Peach, berry, & patchouli

Inspiration:
Inspired by the beautiful outcasts of the world—the benevolent, beloved loners. This scent was made for all the strong women with mystical superpowers who don’t need to fit in because they are perfect just as they are. The peach and berry lead this fragrance with a loveable lightness that is brought down to earth with the added depth of patchouli. Crafted by Richard Herpin.

Fragrance Family:
Floral

Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Phthalate-free

Here is a list of all of their perfumes, along with the main fragrance notes. * Indicates my personal favorites.

*Secret Genius – Caramel • Madagascan Vanilla • Sandalwood
*Merry Maker – Nectarine • Violet • Tonka Bean
Wild Child – Tiare Flower • Jasmine • Vanilla
Pillowtalk Poet – Powder • Ambergris • Musk
Pinrose – Bulgarian Rose • Turkish Clove • Patchouli
Tambourine Dreamer – Lily of the valley • White Musk • Cedarwood
Gilded Fox – Cocoa Spice • Buttered Rum • Amber
Lil' Dipper – Lemon Peel • Peony • Sandalwood
*Mystical Misfit – Red Currant • Pink Rose • Patchouli
Sun Saint – Lime • Sea Salt • Coconut Wood

All-in-all I am very impressed with these complex and lovely fragrances. I think it's a wonderful idea to offer the sample pack so people can wear the perfume at home and see which scents resonate with them the most.

If you take the quiz, let me know which perfume has been recommended to you! Thank you to Pinrose for giving us a free shipping code with JSCOTT.

I hope you enjoyed the reviews in today's video.


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I am departing from my usual Natural Home with Jennifer video today with a special treat for you. We are going to explore the world of French perfume...




When I first started my blog over 11 years ago, I did many posts on perfume and signature scent. Perfume is such a marvelous luxury and one's own signature scent is such a personal and telling fragrance.

My love affair with French perfume started when I was 18 and visited the Grasse region of France to tour a major perfume factory there. The French love perfume and many French women have a go-to signature scent that they are known for.



I was thrilled when artisan French parfumerie, Sylvaine Delacourte, contacted me to see if I wanted to sample and select one of their high-quality niche French perfumes.



"Perfumes have the power to unleash emotion and to change your mood.

With her understanding of the mechanisms of the olfactory memory and using active listening skills, Sylvaine has been able to create perfumes which compliment our different personalities."

Sylvaine Delacourte, former Creative Director for Guerlain, creates her perfumes around one iconic raw material and explores it in 5 very original facets.



They offer a discovery box, as you'll see in today's video, where you can sample 5 of the perfumes in either the musk collection or vanilla collection for only $4, delivered from Paris to the United States. The videos on her website guide you on how the perfumes are made. They are fascinating!



Once you sample the different fragrances and decide on your favorite scent, you can choose which size perfume you'd like. They charge $80 for the 1 fl. oz and $160 for the 100ml (which is the size I received). The travel sizes must be ordered separately. Sylvaine Delacourte also offers 20% off the first order, which is a lovely discount. Use the code, FIRST20.



You'll get to go through the whole experience with me in today's fun video, plus see a picture of me at 18 visiting the perfume capital of the world in France! I chose Dovana from the musk collection as it was my absolute favorite.

The perfumes are exquisite and I hope to try the newly released vanilla collection in the future. Thank you to Sylvaine Delacourte for sharing your wonderful company with us!

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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On last week's Bend Soap Co. review, Mimi writes, "Oh, Jennifer! I could kiss you! I have been experiencing a bout of eczema, and borrowed a book from the library that extolled the virtues of goats milk for this. Unfortunately, the writer of the book, who has goats and makes goats milk products lives in Scotland and doesn't ship to the states. I've been improvising on my own by drinking goats milk kefir and also slathering it on my itchy patches. I also found goats milk soap from Zum. But I really needed a body lotion! Your post was so timely! I immediately clicked on the link and did me some ordering! I am so happy!"

Hi Mimi, I'm so happy! That was the reason they started their business was to create a product for their son's eczema. Come back and let us know how they work for you! I love when my reviews can help others.


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In the second of three new videos this week, I am sharing my new signature scent with you. I actually shot this video in early November but because of the many family events we had that month, I am just publishing it now.

A signature scent is a wonderful thing... A fragrance that encapsulates you, that your family associates with you... a scent that you can smell in the middle of a hectic day and be greatly soothed. A signature scent should be one that you not only adore but that evokes strong feelings, romance, luxury, whimsy or delight.

Perfume is that intangible mystery that can add so much to your life. Many of you are familiar with my signature scent journey. Stella has been my signature scent for nearly a decade, with a brief detour to Bvlgari Rose Essentielle. Even though I love and have loved Stella, I always knew that I would graduate from it and one day find the perfect scent for me. After much research, I can now say that I have found it! I've fallen in love with Jo Malone's Blackberry & Bay.



There are many ways to wear Jo Malone fragrances. Many people like to pair them with other fragrances (incidentally Blackberry & Bay pairs nicely with Jo Malone Red Roses. I've also heard it pairs well with Fig & Cassis). Or you can wear the scent with the body cream, which I enjoy doing with Blackberry & Bay.

Jo Malone describes Blackberry & Bay as: Childhood memories of blackberry picking...A burst of deep, tart blackberry juice, blending with the freshness of just-gathered bay and brambly woods. Vibrant and verdant.

I find this description to be very accurate. The initial top notes suggest very green, almost unripe blackberries. (Some people might take this as a sour top note but I see it as verdant.) Then the fragrance settles into a heady mix of deep crushed blackberries and woodsy notes. For me, this is fragrance heaven.

Now perfume is a very personal thing and what is ecstasy for one person, can be diabolical for another. So while Blackberry & Bay is my new signature scent, it might not be your cup of tea. Enjoy the sensual hunt and take your time, the perfect scent it out there for you.

Check out the video above to learn more about my new favorite perfume. If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or check out my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur

Today I would love to know... what is your signature scent? How long have you worn it? Are you looking to change? As you get older do you notice a longing to change your perfume? What is your favorite classic scent? What is your favorite new scent? Have you tried Blackberry & Bay?

See you on Thursday for another bonus post: an outfit of the day (OOTD) video and a giveaway from the lovely Shannon Ables of the Simply Luxurious Life blog.

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Have you ever changed your signature scent? Or have you been content with the same fragrance for years? Are you still on the search for your signature scent? This week's video gives you an update on my own perfume journey and announces my new signature scent (hint: there's a twist to this story).

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Tish and Rizzoli are kind enough to offer to give away one copy of Forever Chic to a reader of the Daily Connoisseur. This giveaway is open worldwide so all of you can enter. Please enter via the rafflecopter widget below. The winner will be announced on the widget one week from today.
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Thank you

All of my writing energy has been going into this new book, so the writing on the blog has been a bit "light" of late. I wanted to extend a thank you to my readers for being so understanding. I have two little girls to look after as well and they are my first priority so I must find the right balance. I don't want to compromise on the blog's quality and aim to provide you with a thought-provoking or interesting video each week. Thank you for bearing with me and being so supportive. See you next week! xx

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