Tuesday, 26 March 2013

NEW! ScenTrend 2013



SCENT TREND NEW to Europe in 2013

NEW to Europe! Experience the very latest in home fragrance. Each year Scentsy will release the must have, on trend fragrance of the current season. 

This season it’s Violet Leaf. Add just one cube of our ScenTrend fragrance to a cube of any other fragrance in the range that carries the ScenTrend leaf and they will complement each other perfectly and give you a truly unique fragrance – there are so many combinations to choose from! Have you mixed ScenTrend? I’d love to hear your stories.

Below I have reveiwed our ScenTrend fragrance of 2013, Violet Leaf, and also all of the recommended scents in our collection that will combine with Violet Leaf to gve a whole new depth to each one.

Violet Leaf - fresh, green scent.
ScenTrend 2013 Violet Leaf 
Bright white wax. 
 The corporate description is “the very essence of green, dewy, fresh, organic and just a little floral”. On first sniff it is very subtle and fresh.  On second sniff I’m not getting any layers coming through. Dewy it is for sure.  Walk my dog at sunrise in the mornings through a green pasture, and this is the early morning smell. Before the cars start pumping out any nastiness, it’s the freshness of a new day.

Posy Peach
Soft orange wax
On first sniff a delightful fuzzy, sweet peach. Not too sweet, no harsh, just a lovely soft scent. This really will make a home most inviting! Posy Peach contains our ScenTrend fragrance Violet Leaf. Combine a cube of Posy Peach with one of Violet leaf for a beautiful blend, or use Posy Peach on it’s own for juicy peachy goodness.

Simply Lime – NEW to the Simply Scentsy selection
Lime green coloured wax 
Let me break it down for you. A. Maze. Balls! I love it! Fresh & breezy. Like a cool Sprite on a hot summers day. This isn’t a particularly strong one, but it’s beautiful. I’d love to walk into my home on a hot summers day (they are coming I promise!) and have this fragrance greet me. Part of the ScenTrend experience; mix a cube of Simply Lime with one of Violet Leaf for an amazing combination.
 
Apple Press – part of the Favourites collection
Dark red wax 
Ooooh! A deep apple fragrance. First sniff – hello sweet apple, second sniff, and there’s the pear. A truly mouth watering and fresh fruit salad fragrance. I can’t get the rose that we are told is in there, but I’m sure that would become prevalent as the scent is warmed. Part of the ScenTrend experience; mix a cube of Apple Press with Violet Leaf to experience an amazing fresh, dewy, crisp apple scent.


My Home (formerly Home Sweet Home) – part of the Favourites collection
Reddy brown wax 
This is a pleasant flowery cinnamon. A nice comforting cinnamon fragrance. Part of the ScenTrend experience you can freshen up you’re My Home with the fresh green scent of Violet Leaf, our ScenTrend bar this season. Use a cube of each for a bespoke fragrance.


Serene Green – NEW to the Spring & Summer Collection
Light green, almost mint white wax 
Initial sniff of the cold wax and I can get a nose full of citrus, green citrus. Lime leaves; add verbena leaf for a zesty lemon tint. Using the leaves for the citrus fragrance gives it a lovely deep earthy tone. Part of the ScenTrend experience, mix with Violet Leaf wax bar for a truly indulgent green & organic fragrance.


 

Honeymoon Hideaway – NEW to the Romance Collection
White wax. 
First inhalation is of a light dusting of coconut, sweet florals too. A return smelling and I’m now getting the kiwi through, still enveloped in a fresh lily fragrance with a hint of creamy coconut. This is truly heavenly, a gorgeous relaxing fragrance. Part of the ScenTrend experience, mix with Violet leaf – our on Trend bar of the season for a green & dewy highlight for this Honeymoon treat.

Mariner – part of the Scentsy Man Collection
Dark Blue wax 
On initial sniff there is a whole lot going on in there! I get pepper, citrus & lavender all in one go. A return to the cold wax and I find a musky overtone, which must be the vetiver. All in all, and when warming and allowing all those layers to work in unison, this is a marvellous ocean scent with a manly musk overtone. Part of the ScenTrend experience, mix with our ScenTrend featured bar for a musky, dewy aroma.

Lotus Cove – part of the Spa Collection
Light blue was – initial inhalation is of fresh water spray. I once went on a residential school trip to Wales, and we were able to walk under the ledge of a waterfall and watch the wall of water fall in front of us and hit the river pool below. This is where this fragrance takes me. Fresh water spray. Lush. Part of the ScenTrend experience mix with Violet Leaf for a truly deep and fresh fragrance experience; bring a fresh morning walk inside with these two bars together.

Red Ginger Flower – part of the Tropical Collection
Dark red wax 
A hit of sandalwood right away, earthy. Another sniff and I am getting fruity (pineapple) too. These fragrances work together to produce an exotic, spicy, sweet and sour experience. As part of the ScenTrend selection this season, team up a cube of Red Ginger Flower with one of Violet Leaf to bring an earthy tone to this exotic aroma.

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Saturday, 23 March 2013

NEW Scentsy Fragrance Category! Review

Simply Scentsy Fragrance Range NEW for 2013! 

After many requests at parties & events of "Do you have a Rose fragrance" or "Do you have just cinnamon, I just like cinnamon", Scentsy have once again listened to what their customers want and given us a brand new fragrance collection. "Simply Scentsy".

Scentsy signature fragrances have always been a combination of at least 4 key fragrances working together to form the volume, depth and layer we know and love from Scentsy. But we asked, and once again, they listened. 

The Simply Collection strips down to a key fragrance note. I have written my thgouhts on each of the Simply Collection. Some of my customers like to know what colour each wax is too, which is why I impart that information on my reviews.



Simply Strawberry
Red wax – This one takes me back to being a little girl. I may have been a complete tomboy, spending my days in dungarees, climbing trees & making dens in the local woods – but I still loved my dollies. Simply strawberry is a wonderful reminder of my Strawberry Shortcake doll. It smells exactly like her! I love it!


 

Simply Rose
Light pink wax – The long awaited Rose fragrance bar!! Scentsy have been holding off producing a rose bar because they just couldn't make it reflect a true rose scent. Now they deem it worthy of release! On first sniff I am getting a heavy perfume smell, on second sniff it’s settled into a more defined rose fragrance. If you like rose, you are going to LOVE this.



 

Simply Cinnamon
Brown wax – I am not a great fan of cinnamon, I don’t like it in food and I am not a fan of it in fragrance either! But I shall give you my unbiased opinion I promise! First sniff and this is not overpowering, a nose full or cinnamon but I’m not finding it offensive which for me is a seriously large compliment! Second sniff confirms the first reaction. This isn’t a hits you in the face fragrance – if you like clove & cinnamon from the Autumn/Winter range, this s it’s little brother. Very cute and quite harmless.
 
Vanilla Cream
Off white, creamy coloured wax – This one has moved from the Favourites collection to the Simply collection. I can’t put it more simply than this. Vanilla cream is a lovely creamy vanilla! Like a big vanilla hug when you walk in a room. It’s my son’s favourite (he’s 11) he has it on in his bedroom. I think this one will always remind me of goodnight hugs.


Simply Lime
Lime green coloured wax – Let me break it down for you. A. Maze. Balls! I love it! Fresh & breezy. Like a cool Sprite on a hot summers day. This isn’t a particularly strong one, but it’s beautiful. I’d love to walk into my home on a hot summers day (they are coming I promise!) and have this fragrance greet me.

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Monday, 11 March 2013

Fragrance Reviews for NEW Spring/Summer Scentsy Fragrances



Here we are again at a brand new catalogue launch. New fragrances, new product lines - there aren't many of the Spring/Summer fragrances I don't like. This of course means trouble as my wish list expands even further! 

Our NEW "Simply" Collection review will follow soon!

This is my opinion on the NEW fragrances this season.....more to follow too!

Apricot & Agave NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Soft orange coloured wax
Just from removing the lid a waft of juicy apricot rises up. First sniff: Ooooh hellooooo apricot. Soft and juicy. Not too sweet. Second sniff: Slightly less sweet than the first but all in all, a nice fruity one here.

Honeymoon Hideaway NEW in Romance Collection
Slightly off white wax colour
Sweet & silky upon first sniff. A hint of coconut, I’d say coconut milk but the text description says coconut palm. A re-sniff and I can now get the kiwi coming through. A nice mix, very calming. That kiwi will come out more the longer it is warmed I think.

Iris Petals NEW in Romance Collection
Lilac colour wax
First sniff: hit by a beautiful perfume, this has depth and would fill a room with it’s sweet fragrance. Second sniff confirms the depth, a hint of palma violets from my childhood – but so, so tender. What a lovely fragrance to add to your collection. Relaxing & calming.

Verbena Leaf NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Pale green colour wax
Wowser! I wasn’t expecting that. This is like the smell of the dock leaves you’d rub on nettle stings – this is taking me back to building dens in the woods! Green and earthy. Second sniff and I can get the mint, and the citrus cuts through the earthiness too. There’s also the basil coming out. I’d like to warm this one and enjoy all these layers coming out. A fan of that freshly cut grass smell, this is one for me this summer without the hayfever!

Walk on the Beach NEW in Spa Collection
Creamy coloured wax
First sniff: Salty freshness, Second sniff: Mild florals, the salt is there but it's in good taste, like you are licking the air at the beach, that’s exactly it. Not sure how it manages to be soft and salty, but it does and it's going on my "must warm" list. This is going to be lovely to walk in to come the sticky summer days. (yes - we will have them - believe people!)
 
Grapefruit & Acai NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Pinky Red colour red
A mixture of fresh fruitiness. Slightly sherberty with hits of apple & pineapple. Not so much of the grapefruit I was expecting.
 
Lychee Sorbet NEW in Corner Café Collection
Nice pink coloured wax
Sharp as you’d expect. This has “fizz” to it that cuts into the sharpness, a headfull of juicy berries this is fresh & fruity.
 
 
Safari Buddy Collection now available!
Plum Trifle NEW in Corner Café Collection
Purple Colour wax
Woo hoo! I’m not a foody wax fan but on first sniff I am getting a whole lot of sweetness, biscuity layers in there I’m sure. Creamy vanilla & deep plum tones. This is a foody one that I would warm. Lots of lovely layers and not too sweet.
 
Tiare Maohi NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Cream coloured wax
First sniff: Lovely nose full of gardenia. Like walking into a flower shop! White  florals with a hint of coconut make this an all over pleasant fragrance.
 
Clementine & Sage NEW in Tropical Collection
Orange coloured wax
Fizzy on first sniff, the bubbles do hit you. Second sniffing and there’s a really nice soft clementine coming through, it’s gently sweet in a fruity way and the sage cuts in nicely to bring the sweetness down. The fizziness lessens with every sniff and the Clementine comes out more. I think this is going on my list to warm.
 
Serene Green NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Pale lime green wax
First sniff: Subtle lime and nice fresh body to it. I can smell green leaves, a very clean, crisp scent. Subtle. This would be lovely after a good cleaning session at home!
 
Perk Me Up NEW in the Corner Café Collection
Light brown wax
A nose full of creamy coffee. Not overpowering, and with a tad of nuttiness. Brilliant for homeowners and estate agents wanting to sell property. Fill it with this welcoming and homely scent of freshly brewed coffee.
 
White Jasmine & Vetiver NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Pale lilac coloured wax
First sniff: A gorgeous light perfume of jasmine & sweet lilac. Lovely sweetness, not sickly sweet. Second sniff and there’s that body of lilac, and layers of jasmine. A lovely softness to this fragrance. I’d love to see this in the body spray.
 
Lemons & Berries NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Pink coloured wax
First sniff: Crikey! That is a big hit of juicyness! Starburst in a wax bar! Tart but creamy. Citrus and fruity. So much body this is going to be warmed in my house for sure.
 
Pixie NEW in Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Reddy brown coloured wax
First sniff: Subtle and hard to know what I’m smelling. Second sniff: There’s the pink pepper and it’s earthy, not at all sweet or fruity despite the mandarin. I’d be interested to see how this was warmed as I’m not getting the benefit of all the layers in a cold wax.
 
Cherry Vanilla NEW in Corner Café Collection
Red coloured wax
First sniff: Very cherry! Second sniff: Almonds coming through, sweet & creamy vanilla envelopes the cherries now. A lovely array of tones would come out and produce a wonderful cocktail when warmed.
 
Silk & Ivory NEW Romance Collection
Creamy white wax
I have to share this fragrance with you! I think it is one of the most stunning from the new selection. The description in the catalogues says Fresh muguet and sweet sugar entwine dark chocolate and sandalwood. I can honestly tell you I can't distinguish from the fragrance any chocolate, but all of those ingredients together make me melt when I smell it! Like Satin Sheets with umph! I seriously want to sit and chill with my slippers on and a cup of tea. maybe a cuddle on the sofa! I have never come across such an awesome fragrance that makes me instantly switch off and chill.
 
A Wink & a Smile NEW in Spring/Summer Collection
Orange coloured wax
Subtle floral scent. Lovely smiley fragrance like being presented with a bouquet.
 

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Sunday, 10 March 2013

Scentsy Online Parties (How to)

This is a training I put together for my fellow Scentsy Consultant, but it can be adapted to any direct sales or party plan company members.

I have been doing online parties for over a year now, and I'm always being asked how I do them - so, this is how! I wasn't very well when I recorded this. I had an awful cold so I hope you can get past the nasal tone to my voice!

Enjoy - I hope it helps. Do you enjoy online parties? Comment below and let me know what works for you as either a customer or consultant.

Click this link for the training video!