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Hi, dolls!
Today I wanted to introduce you to the most affordable fragrance range I've been able to test recently. If you're interested to find out more about Scentology and their scents, let's get right into the review!

This post may contain affiliate links meaning that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!


Scentology Pomelo & Neroli 
100ml £9.99/$13

Pomelo & Neroli is as bright and uplifting citrus floral fragrance. The opening gives me a burst of pomelo and bergamot and soon after I start to smell the summery notes of neroli, jasmine and orange blossom. Once it dries down, it has a fresh and earthy base with cedarwood and musk being the most prominent notes in this fragrance. 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Pomelo
Middle Notes: Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Musk

To me, this is a beautiful, fresh, citrusy scent with a musky base. It's how I would want my house to smell at all 
times - I wish it came as diffusers and home sprays too! It's a cosy scent everyone will love because it's delicate and super refreshing. 


Scentology Orchard Fruits & Freesia
100ml £9.99/$13

Orchard Fruits & Freesia is a Floral Woody Fruity fragrance. The opening gives me a burst of juicy pear with a hint of apple blossom, and soon after I start to smell the beautiful mix of freesia and jasmine. Once it dries down, it has a woody base of patchouli, woods and amber. 

Top Notes: Pear, Apple Blossom
Middle Notes: Freesia, Jasmine
Base Notes: Patchouli, Woods, Amber

This is my new go-to everyday fragrance! Pear is one of my favourite top notes and I love how fruity the mixture of Pear and Apple Blossom is in this scent. It has a nice, woody base but the fruitiness is still prominent and doesn't disappear which is very surprising seeing how affordable this fragrance is. 


Scentology's entire range is an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrance and it is definitely cheaper than eau de Parfum but it will normally only last for two to three hours. I'd say both of these scents last good 5 hours without reapplying. 

The packaging of Scentology's fragrances really surprised me - it's very simple but at the same time very gorgeous. At first, I didn't think I'd make much use of the box it comes in but I ended up loving it more than expected because it looks amazing on my fragrance display. I also love the fact each scent has it's own bottle colour which goes along with the scent. To me, it makes the range more exciting to display and easier to differentiate. 


Final Thoughts
Scentology's range has proven that good fragrance doesn't have to be expensive. It's really rare to find high quality 100ml EDP that doesn't cost a fortune and now you can grab it from Boots on offer for only £5.99 (saving 40%)! I'm happy I was able to test this range out and I truly recommend you all to find it in your nearest Boots, especially during their current 40% off offer. All together, there are five scents in this range and although I was gifted these two, I would really love to add the remaining three to my collection. 

What are your thoughts on Scentology's fragrances? Have you tried their range out yet? Which out of these two would you go for? Let me know down in the comments and stay tuned for my next review xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
Billie's first fragrance has finally launched in the UK and I am super excited to share my thoughts with you all about it. If you're interested to find out more about this perfume, let's get right into the review!
Eilish by Billie Eilish
30ml - £29/$40
50ml - £39/$52
100ml - £49/$68

Eilish by Billie Eilish is an Amber Vanilla fragrance and the first one from her collection. This scent has launched in 2021 but only became available in the UK in February 2022 via Harrods Beauty. 

Top Notes: Sugar, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries
Middle Notes: Vanilla, Cacao, Spicy Notes, Rose
Bottom Notes: Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk, Woody Notes

This is the perfect scent for all my Vanilla lovers. It's so creamy, soft and addictive. It's simple yet sexy, very warm and feminine. Great for any occasion, the vanilla note is so delicious and the most prominent in this fragrance. It's truly so well done, it has just the right amount of each note which makes this fragrance super enjoyable. The more I smell it on myself, the more I want to re-apply it. It projects well, I've already received many compliments while wearing it. 


The bottle of this fragrance is super gorgeous - I personally really like it to display, however I wish it was more travel friendly. It would really help if you could remove the inside out like with Ariana Grande fragrances because it can get a bit heavy to carry it in a small bag comparing to other bottles.

Eilish is also an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrance and it is definitely cheaper than eau de Parfum (in case some of you were wondering why Eilish's price is high) but it will normally only last for two to three hours. I'd say Eilish lasts good 6 hours without reapplying.


Final Thoughts
This fragrance is a must-have for all my Vanilla fragrance lovers. It's truly perfection and I actually expected it to be a bit more expensive than it is. I bought the 30ml to try it out but I am already thinking of repurchasing a bigger size. The bottle is also super gorgeous and I can't wait to see what other scents Billie comes out with next!

Have you tried Billie's first perfume yet? What are your thoughts on it? 
Let me know down in the comments xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
As Mother's Day is fast approaching, I wanted to share with you the coolest gift experience for all my fragrance lovers. If you're interested in finding out more about The Perfume Studio's fragrance experience, let's get right into the post!

This post may contain gifted items meaning I received these beauty products for free from the brand to try and test out. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!


Fragrance Design Gift Set by the Perfume Studio
£49/$65

As a huge perfume lover, creating my own scent has always been a dream of mine. I've come across the Perfume Studio's fragrance experience many times online, however with Covid and all the lockdowns, I was unable to visit their sites and participate in person. Luckily, there is an amazing alternative to this - the Fragrance Design Gift Set. These gift sets are a superb way to surprise any fragrance lover - for example, your Mother for the upcoming Mother's Day! You don't need to be an experienced perfumer to use these perfume making collections; it comes with unique blends and easy to follow instructions. It's simple and super enjoyable to invent a beautiful and distinctive fragrance that she can proudly show off as her own, special scent. 


There is a great selection of gift sets you can chose from - ranging from Fresh, Exotic, Floral, Natural to For Men and Sport collections. You can also opt in for the Ultimate Collection which include all the blends in one, making your experience even bigger. The Perfume Studio was kind enough to gift me their Floral Collection, so I can enjoy this experience with my Mother next week Sunday. It's a truly feminine collection of beautiful floral accords that will allow me to create powder soft sensual fragrances. Fresh and oriental inspired florals combine with sparkling citrus notes feature in this collection. It contains everything I need to create my own bespoke perfume including 6 exclusive perfume blends, carefully selected by the Perfume Studio expert perfumers. 


Each set includes:
1 x 30ml Glass Dressing Table Atomiser
6 x Pipettes
6 x Scent Strips
1 x Instruction Booklet

What are the main benefits of this experience?
Besides the fact you get to create your own scent and get to share this experience with your loved ones, the Perfume Studio is now offering you an additional 10% off your purchase with the code GIFTIT. First time buyers will also receive £5 off, saving you additional £££. If that wasn't good enough, you also get to register your bottle meaning you can repurchase your scent any time you want! How cool is that?!

Final Thoughts
This fragrance making set is a dream come true to me! Not only is it a great value but it's also the best gift idea ever. I am looking forward to create my own scent and share this experience with my mum, who I just know will love picking and mixing her favourite blends. I will be updating you all with a following blog post all about the scents we have created together, also make sure you are following me on my instagram where I will be posting behind-the-scenes of this experience. 

If you could create one fragrance, what scent would it be? What are your thoughts on this amazing experience? Let me know down below and stay tuned for more updates as I get to create my very first own scent! xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
It was such a surprise to everybody when Ariana's newest fragrance Thank You, Next 2.0 started appearing in different shops across the United States without any promo or ads from her side. Everyone has been talking about this exclusive scent of hers ever since and I was super excited when it finally launched in the UK. Currently, it's only sold in the US, Canada and UK and I have no idea if it will ever be released in other countries. If you're interested to learn all about it as well as how it compares to the original, let's get right into the review!

Check out my previous Ariana Grande fragrance reviews:
Thank You, Next review
Cloud review
R.E.M review


Ariana Grande Thank You, Next 2.0
£30/$35

Thank You, Next 2.0 is a floral fruity fragrance released in 2021. It's described as playful, optimistic and unapologetic. It's only available in 30ml and it's a limited collection bottle exclusive to Superdrug in the UK. 

Top Notes: Apple Juice, Wild Strawberry, Pomegranate 
Middle Notes: White Orchid, Jasmine
Bottom Notes: Marshmallow, Musk, Sandalwood

The opening of Thank You, Next 2.0 gives me a burst of apple juice, strawberries and pomegranate and soon after I start to smell some of the floral notes. Once it dries down, it has a more woody and musky base and I don't really get the marshmallow there because the dry down isn't as sweet as the opening. I know this fragrance being so exclusive is the reason why everyone wanted to try it but in my opinion, it's nothing new or unique. In fact, it's your basic fruity fragrance with a bit of early 00's vibe but I honestly expected a little bit more from such an exclusive scent.


Read my full review of Thank You, Next here

While Thank You Next, 2.0 is a fruity floral fragrance, the original is much sweeter and more of a gourmand scent. With the original TYN, you get a weird opening that smells a bit like pickles and once it dries down, it becomes sweeter with a coconuty vibe to it. To be honest, at first I wasn't the biggest fan of it but the more I started to wear it, the more I started to like it. It lasts a very long time and you don't really have to worry about reapplying the fragrance. On the other hand, Thank You, Next 2.0 is so fruity at the opening and I'm really disappointed this beautiful fruitiness disappears at the dry down which turns the fragrance more woody and musky. The two aren't really that similar to me and I do find the original to have a better sillage and longevity.


Read my full review of Kayali's Eden here

When I first smelled Thank You, Next 2.0 I realised I already have this scent in my collection. I believe that TYN 2.0 is the BEST dupe for Kayali's newest Eden Juicy Apple | 01 scent which is almost identical at the opening. However, while Kayali's Eden has a beautiful fruity opening as well as dry down, Thank You, Next 2.0 loses that fruitiness and hence, isn't as good in my opinion. Both of these fragrances are really nostalgic as it reminds me of Hollister and Victoria Secret's body sprays I'd use back in high school. To me, it very 00's and early 2010's which I personally love and enjoy, especially for everyday use. I'm confident to label Thank You, Next 2.0 as a cheaper version of Eden, similarly how I would label Cloud a cheaper version of Baccarat Rouge 540. 


Final Thoughts
As much as I enjoyed Thank You, Next 2.0, I am disappointed this is the exclusive scent they would want to hype up so badly by making it impossible to get across the world. Don't get me wrong, it's fruity and nice but most of us will already have it in a different bottle. I do love and prefer the holographic packaging and bottle from the original pink, however Thank You, Next is much more unique than the 2.0 version. I am also very confused why these 2.0 versions keep coming out (Cloud 2.0 followed soon after this release) without Ariana promoting them on her socials. It makes me wonder whether her team is just pushing random scents she doesn't particularly pick herself and maybe that's the reason they are not as good as we would expect.

I'd also like to say before you blindly buy this fragrance for silly amounts on the internet, please do smell Kayali's Eden in your nearest Sephora's or Boots to get an idea of what it actually smells like before you commit to paying more than it's actually worth. Since I am not the biggest fan of it, I will also be doing an international giveaway of Thank You, Next 2.0 over on my Instagram (@oliviaaandbeauty) once I hit 30K followers, so definitely head over there and stay tuned for more information how to enter!

I'd love to hear your thoughts about this Ariana Grande exclusive, have you tried it? Do you prefer it more than the original? Comment down below and stay tuned for my next review x

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
I'm so happy to be back to blogging and I hope everyone has been staying safe and healthy! As you all know, January is a month I usually take a break from blogging/social media, however I still planned my content ahead and I'm excited to share it all with you. Since Valentine's Day is approaching, I wanted to do a little gift guide and inspire you all whether you are gift-searching for your significant other, friend or simply yourself. If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the guide! 

This post may contain affiliate links meaning that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!

Huda Beauty x Wishful x Boots About Last Night Set
£26/$35

You can never go wrong when it comes to Huda Beauty and this gift set proves it. Worth £102, now only £26(!) and if you're a student, you get yourself an extra 10% off. It's an amazing deal where you get 4 full-size Huda Beauty and Wishful products, as well as a Yo Glow Wishful sample. 


Ciate The Dewy Cheek Trio
£25/$34

Another great makeup set worth £57 and available to purchase for only £25, giving you three universally-flattering pigments to play with. These three cheek tints are formulated with Yuzu and Dragon Fruit extract to provide your complexion with a natural flush of colour. You can also use my code 'OLIVIA15' for additional money off your purchase.



Kayali Juicy Kit
£26/$35

Eden Juicy Apple | 01 by Kayali is one of my favourite scents out there! They have created the perfect gift set just in time for Valentine's Day where you get to try a 10ml bottle of Eden and a full-size matte lipstick by Huda Beauty in the exclusive shade 'Lover.' It's a great set to gift to your significant other or simply to yourself!


Kylie Skin Valentine's Lip Balm Set
£28/$38

Kylie's newest Valentine's collection includes a lip balm set with 3 different lip balm flavours and it's just so cute as a present! Who doesn't love three sweet, Valentine-themed lip balms?!

Philip Kingsley The Recipe for Hydration & Shine Set
£45/$61

This amazing hair care set includes all Philip Kingsley's cult hero products - Elasticizer, Moisture Balancing Combination Shampoo & Conditioner and protective Perfecting Primer to treat any hair to incredible shine this Valentine's Day.


Escentual Perfume Blind Trial Monthly Discovery Set
£19.95/$27

Escentual's Perfume Blind Trial is the perfect way to try fragrances before you buy them and experience something different. Fun and interactive, you get to test and explore 8 sample-sized scents, and the cost is fully redeemable in Pretty Pennies - meaning you will get £19.95 (the value of the box) off any of your Escentual purchase. It's the perfect gift for any fragrance lover out there!


Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him
£51/$69

Ladies, let's make it his special day this Valentine's Day with the newest scent from Hugo Boss. The Scent is a leather fragrance with the top notes of Maninka and Ginger, middle notes of Iris and base notes of Leather and Woodsy notes. It will become his favourite scent to wear for all of your date nights!


Canarie Shirts Knitwear Collection
£34.99/$47

You can't go wrong when gifting him the perfect jumper this Valentine's. Knitted from the best wools and pima cotton, Canarie Shirts knitwear is to be worn year-round. They come in an array of colours, designs and neck styles to suit every gentleman's style and whims. Use the code 'JUMPERS40' to save 40% off when buying 2 jumpers or more. (*offer ends soon)


I hope you found my gift guide to be helpful! Let me know down in the comments what are you grabbing for your significant other/friends this Valentine's Day? xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
Welcome to my first blog post of 2022 - I hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe! 
Today, I want to introduce you to my newest skincare addiction - the Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser by Wishful. If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review! xo

This post may contain affiliate links meaning that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!


Wishful Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser
55g £37/$43
20g £16/$25

Packed with incredible ingredients such as Manuka honey, Cica, peptides and collagen, this rich-but-lightweight whipped cream moisturiser helps to firm, lift, repair and plump the skin, as well as reduce and even out your complexion. It's non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested. 

Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser is all I've been using for the past month and now I have it in all three available sizes - 10g, 20g and 55g. After each use my skin feels smooth like butter, instantly moisturised and plumped. It works well as a makeup base and the more I use it, the more hooked on it I get. It's another Wishful product I will be constantly repurchasing as it became a staple my skincare routine. 


Key Ingredients

Manuka Honey - A super moisturising ingredient packed with antioxidant properties that help smooth, soften, soothe and calm the skin. 

Cica - Well-known in Korean skincare, this iconic ingredient is known for its soothing properties & reducing redness in the skin.

Peptides - They help to firm, lift & reduce fine lines, encouraging skin cell turnover & create fresh collagen.

Collagen - The key to youthful-looking, firm and plump skin.


Final Thoughts
I can honestly say Wishful has done it again and I recommend you all to try it out - it's the perfect moisturiser with amazing ingredients. The best part about it is the fact it comes in so many cute small sizes, so you don't have to commit to buying the full-size. I love all my Wishful products but the Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser, Thirst Trap Serum and the Yo Glow are my top 3 Holy Grails, they have truly transformed and worked magic on my skin. 

Have you tried Wishful's newest addition? What do you think about it? Let me know your favourite Wishful products down below xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

Hi, dolls!
I am super excited to introduce you to the newest Kayali addition - Eden Juicy Apple | 01. It's the juiciest fragrance out there and if you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review!

This post may contain affiliate links meaning that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!

Read my previous Kayali reviews:
Kayali Elixir | 11 Review
Kayali Vanilla | 28 Review
Kayali Citrus | 08 Review
Kayali Deja Vu | 57 Review
Kayali Musk | 12 Review
Kayali Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25 Review
Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco |  21 Review
Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 Review


Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01
10ml £22/$25
50ml £67/$88
100ml £84/$123

Kayali's 9th and newest fragrance - Eden Juicy Apple | 01 - is a playful and vibrant gourmand. This succulent scent is tempting, mouth-watering fusion of crisp and juicy red apples, sweet berries and fresh floral notes that will keep you wanting more and more. The number next to the perfume name, in this case the number 01 signifies the number of modifications it took to get the scent right. After numerous lab trials to find the perfect juice, Mona's heart laid with the very first submission and Eden Juicy Apple | 01 was born!

Top Notes: Red Apple, Black Currant, Litchi, Pink Grapefruit
Middle Notes: Wild Berries, Raspberry Bloom, Jasmine, May Rose
Bottom Notes: Sugar, Vanilla Flower, Musk, Moss, Amber

The opening of Eden gives me a burst of red apple, litchi and pink grapefruit and soon after I start to smell a beautiful mix of berries and florals. Once it dries down, it has a beautiful sweet vanilla and musky base. To me, the berries are the most prominent notes and a great addition to this fragrance. I definitely find Eden to be a nostalgic scent because it reminds me of Hollister and Victoria Secret's body sprays I'd use back in high school but much grown up and more sophisticated. Smelling this perfume will without a double transport you back to the 00's and early 2010's. It's a very fruity, sweet and refreshing sent, perfect for everyday use. 


Similarly to all first 5 Kayali fragrances, Eden is also an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrance and it is definitely cheaper than eau de Parfum (in case some of you were wondering why Kayali's price is high) but it will normally only last for two to three hours.

As always, I have to talk about the bottle of Kayali's fragrances - it looks so elegant and classy. Eden's bottle is red and super gorgeous and I'm so happy the mini version follows the big bottle design, representing the juicy, red apple!


Final Thoughts
When Mona announced this fragrance would take us back in time, I didn't really know what to expect from it but once I tried it for the first time, I immediately understood her point. As previously mentioned, Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is such a nostalgic scent, it's like smelling something familiar but you don't really know where you know it from. To me, the juicy apple is the first thing I smell when I spray this perfume and the berries are definitely the most prominent in this juice. It's a scent I would wear everyday and also would like to see this in a hairspray version - it's fun, youthful and sweet!

Have you tried Kayali's newest fragrance yet? What is your favourite Kayali perfume at the moment? My collection keeps growing and I can't wait to do a rating for you soon! xo

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Love, Olivia xo 
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