His & Her Scentsy "First Sniff" Review: 2015 Spring/Summer New Releases

Scentsy did something pretty awesome this cataloge and put all the new scents in one big category called “New Releases”. This makes it easy for longtime Scentsy fans to find the new stuff. The other thing they did right  (well for me anyways) is make the 2015 scent of the year coconut milk.  This soft, tropical scent is featured in four of the new fragrances.

The New Releases are mostly realistic florals and light fragrances. These types of scents are right up my alley.   Floral fans will be thrilled since to date, many of the florals were perfumey or sweet florals rather than florals that smell like they were picked from your own backyard.

While I’m a fan of light fragrances and floral scents, I realize that many of you prefer the heavier, delicious scents.  Peter (my husband) is included with this group - which is why I forced asked him to help me with my “first sniff” test.   Having him help me worked out even better than I thought since listening to a man describe a scent is pretty hilarious - His responses range from only one word opinions (in protest to being involved) to hilarious one-liners… He’s definitely going to be “asked” to do this again with me in the future.

All of the reviews below are our first impressions of the New Releases from the tester.  The star ratings are based on how much I like them compared to the other scents in THIS collection (Peter refused to participate in the star ratings). Keep in mind that some of them may smell very different once warmed.

Bamboo Yuzu  - 3.5 Stars

Imagine a Japenese garden as you breathe in dewy bamboo, tranquil lotus flower and fresh yuzu with hints of sage.

B: This smells exactly the way you think bamboo should smell – Light, watery and green.  I can smell a hint of the sweet yuzu fruit in the background.

P: This smells like a bath… Or gum. I like it.

B-A-N-A-N-A-S – 5 Stars

A delicious tropical banana mixed with coconut milk and island vanilla, reminiscent of banana-flavoured taffy.

B: Mmmm so good! This smells like a banana-colada or maybe Banana Boat sunscreen.

P: Why did they spell bananas like that? It smells like suntan lotion.

B: Is that a good thing for you?

P: Yes I like it.

Blond Wood & Moonflower - 5 Stars

Pale, warm wood and amber envelop demure moonflower, delicate white roses and upturned lilies in a modern, magical fragrance.

B: Wow, I really like this. I get mainly very soft warm woods and amber with a hint of florals. It’s sort of a softer/sweeter version of Satin Sheets.

P: Very floral, don’t like it.

(Note – When Peter calls something “floral” it’s his code for “I hate it.” This scent is definitely not “very floral”)

Bonfire Beach – 4 Stars

Toasted marshmallow smoldering over white flint and sandalwood harmonize with salty sea air and ocean spray.

B: This scent is weird but good – The more I smell it, the more it grows on me.  I can smell both the toasted marshmallow top notes (yum!) and the aquatic base notes. The only thing I wonder about is if it will turn really masculine when warmed.

P: Meh, very light. 

Coconut Cotton - 3 Stars

Sun-warmed cotton, creamy coconut milk, bright citrus and white sandalwood transport you to a cabana on a tropical beach.

B:  I get mainly a very light coconut and an artificial smelling citrus… And once in a while a hint of play dough?  I think I might love it when it’s warmed, but it’s too hard to tell from the tester.

P: This is kinda nice!

Coconut Flower - 4 Stars

Graceful tropical blossoms meet luscious pineapple and the subtle scent of coconut milk in a feminine floral fragrance.

B:  This is a very nice tropical floral.  It reminds me of Jet, Set, Go!.

P: Nice.  

B: (almost fell off my chair from shock at Peter calling anything with floral notes "nice")

Dark Harbor - 5 Stars (compared to the Scentsy Man collection)

A romantic, exotic fragrance of kafir lime and blue-green mint with notes of watery ocean lavender and mysterious amber.

B: Smells like lemons and cologne. I’m not a fan of the masculine scents but I like this way more than anything from the Scentsy Man collection.

P: Gross.  (Note to reader, aside from the dreaded “florals” Peter also hates anything that smells like “Axe body spray”)

Fields of Gold – 3.5 Stars

Golden bergamot, reddest apple and damask plum glow against rustic cashmere woods and exotic patchouli.

B: I can smell the dirt! I think it’s because of the patchouli. It smells like you ripped a flower out of your garden - mud covered roots and all.  That being said, there's a touch of sweetness, which I think is the apple.

P: It smells like a hippy’s apartment.

Fresh Cut Daisies – 5 Stars

A meadow awash in summer blooms: freshly cut grass and clover with daisies, buttercups and ivy.

B: Wow, this is the most realistic floral scent I’ve smelt from Scentsy. I think it’s because of the grass notes.  I really like it.

P: This smells EXACTLY like a fucking flower… But I don’t like florals. 

My Only Sunshine – 3 Stars

Start your day with a smile as you experience golden tuberose and jasmine balanced by sandalwood, vanilla and glowing amber.

B: Another true floral scent.  The sandalwood, vanilla and amber are pretty much non-existent but I know they’re there since otherwise this scent would be a lot sharper.

P: I don’t like it.

Mystic Magnolia – 3.5 Stars

Southern charm in a fragrance: pure-white magnolias with flirty green leaves and sultry notes of rosewood and amber.

B: If Simply Rose and Peony Petals were to have a baby it would by Mystic Magnolia.  This is a  glamorous floral.

P: Floral again. (said in a very dismissive tone)

Poppy & Blush Suede - 1 Star

Lighthearted poppies, verbena and honeysuckle yield to masculine blush suede, lush plum blossoms and white musk.

B: A sweet, floral suede… Ew.

P: This smells like a boot, a boot and flowers. Who’d want this?

Sea, Sun & Fun - 5 Stars

Summer fun! A splash of salt water, an orange twist, scattered lily petals and rays of sunny amber.

B: This sort of smells like Wet Wipes to me (because of the lilies)…  I have a feeling that once it’s warmed it will make your house smell like fresh, spring air.  I love scents that make it smell like I actually clean our house once in a while.

P: I like it! It smells like a Maeve Binchy book about the sea.  (Peter thinks it's hilarious I like Maeve Binchy books)

Sedona Sunset – 2.5 Stars

Just as the setting sun paints the desert sky, flamboyant desert lily and vanilla orchid enliven creamy coconut milk and ethereal jasmine.

B: Meh. It’s not bad, it just doesn’t do anything for me.

P: Not offensive.

Sunburst Blooms – 4 Stars

Cheerful lemon and pink grapefruit drenched in fresh air and sunshine, with tendrils of honeysuckle and dancing jonquils.

B: Citrus and florals. This is another one that I bet would make your house smell pretty good – like you clean more than you do.

P: It smells like lemons… It’s still floral but it’s fruity so I like it.

I hope you had fun reading our first ever joint review! Let me know if there's anything else you'd like me to force Peter into reviewing! hah! 

Email me at thesafecandleshoppe@gamil.com or message me on Facebook for a PDF copy of the new catalog!

 

Cheers, 

Beth