Saturday 28 February 2015

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

Thursday 7 August 2014

Scentsy Zodiac Gift Guide : Leo July 24 - August 23

Vivacious, confident and clever, if you have a Leo in your life she'll be hard to miss!

As with the lion, Leos are Kings (and Queens) of their own jungle. They revel in attention and admiration and make an impression with everything they do.  Luckily for Leos, they are tremendously generous and warm individuals so most of us are more than happy to give them the attention they crave.

A Leo's den will be a space to be admired -- Don't be surprised to find touches of gold, red and purple incorporated into the decor.  This makes Scentsy's Amethyst warmer the ideal gift for a Leo (anything less than a gem-inspired warmer just wouldn't do for this regal sign!)
When it comes to fragrances, spicy cinnamon, warm sandalwood and sunny citrus scents will be sure to please your Leo loved one.

Leo's will find Welcome Home's cinnamon and spice notes to be extremely, well, welcoming...


Vanilla Suede's blend of rich amber and sandalwood notes are sure to impress even the most demanding Leo.


And finally, Sunkissed Citrus' lively blend of oranges, limes and grapefruits is just as bright and sunny as your favorite Leo.



Visit www.thesafecandleshoppe.scentsy.ca to buy these Leo-worthy gifts today!


Cheers, 

Beth

Monday 30 June 2014

Scentsy Zodiac Gift Guide: Cancer - June 21 to July 22


Caring, imaginative and gentle, the lovely Cancer is one of the most traditionally feminine signs.  

Those born under the Cancer zodiac sign value home and family above else.  This is because, like a crab's shell, a Cancer's home is the sanctuary where she can retreat to when the outside world becomes a little too harsh for this sensitive sign.  

A Cancer's home is filled with things that remind her of the people she loves the most and with pieces that nod to the past.  The Lace warmer is an ideal gift for a Cancer, who will easily be won over by its romantic vintage design.


Since a Cancer's home is her sanctuary, it's not surprising that she will prefer to fill it with soft, comforting and serene fragrances - Gentle florals, cool fruits and light gourmands will be sure to please her the most.

Zen Garden's ethereal notes of ripe honeydew, soft freesia, and water lotus will enchant a Cancer's senses.

Cancers will also enjoy escaping to Honeymoon Hideaway's secluded retreat of dew-kissed lily and tart-sweet kiwi, shaded by lush coconut palm.
And when Cancer has a really bad day, she will appreciate being enveloped in Sugar's nostalgic and super sweet blend of cotton candy and lemon drops.


Visit our online store today, to buy your favorite Cancer the perfect Scentsy gift!


Cheers,

Beth

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Avoiding Awkward Moments: Faking a Clean House with Lemon Verbena & Clean Breeze

Picture this..

You're at home watching reruns of (Gray's Anatomy/Buffy/Friends) your (dog's/kid's/husband's) crap is all around the house, you haven't mopped for over a week and there is a definite odor wafting from your garbage... Sigh, life is good.


Just then you get a text from your (mother/mother-in law/neat freak friend) telling you that they're dropping by shortly.


You...

a. Pretend to be sick and VERY contagious... Do your best to remember the symptoms you pretended to have the next time you see them.

b. Hope there's traffic and scramble to clean as much as possible.

c. Quickly stash the crap laying around the house in the nearest closet and pop in a cube of Lemon Verbena or Clean Breeze.

Since this is a Scentsy Blog, clearly if you chose "c" you're right!  Lemon Verbena and Clean Breeze are very different scents but both are great for masking unwanted home odors and replacing them with a just cleaned smell.

Lemon Verbena was newly introduced with the Spring/Summer 2014 catalog.  

Scentsy describes this lively scent as "Fresh lemon zest, bright kaffir lime and verbena leaf"


For me, this is one of those fragrances that smell so much better when warmed.  The citrus notes give your home that "just cleaned" scent.  Overall, this is a cheery and invigorating bar that I can't get enough of.

Clean Breeze is my other go to bar when I want to fake a clean house.


Scentsy's description for this scent is right on the money "White floral with a touch of spring: this is the scent of fresh, clean laundry."


If you enjoy the scent of clean laundry and dryer sheets you will LOVE Clean Breeze.  Beware, this fragrance packs a lot of punch so you may want to save if for the days when you need it mask unwanted odors.

If you'd like to pretend your dirty house is clean, visit our online store and buy your Lemon Verbena and Clean Breeze bars today!


Cheers, 

Beth



Tuesday 29 April 2014

Scentsy Zodiac Gift Guide: Gemini - May 22 to June 21

Geminis are extremely intelligent, eloquent, and charming individuals. Their sharp mind and tongue makes them for entertaining companions.  
 


A byproduct of the Gemini’s intelligence and natural curiosity is that they quickly become bored with the status quo. This is apparent when you enter their home which is frequently revamped to incorporate the most current trends. 

The need for change makes Scentsy’s Etched Core  silhouette warmer with a Coil wrap an ideal gift for the Geminis in your life. Its contemporary design will suit the Gemini’s décor - And even better yet - it will delight the Gemini to find out the look of warmer can be easily changed by simply switching the wrap. 
 
 
When it comes to fragrances, Geminis enjoy bright scents, such as citrus and mint, sharp florals, such as lavender, and some nutty scents.  Here are some bars your Gemini will be sure to enjoy…

WatermelonMint’s surprising combination of sweet juicy watermelon and lively mint will appeal to the Gemini’s dual nature.


Gemini will be enchanted by Thunderstorm’s complex, fresh floral scent.


Scentsy’s bizarre Tomato Vine is a fantastic conversation starter, which makes it perfect for Geminis who love to chat.
 
Visit www.thesafecandleshoppe.scentsy.ca to buy any of these  distinctively Gemini gifts!


Cheers,
 
Beth

Monday 28 April 2014

Scentsy Zodiac Gift Guide: Taurus - April 20 to May 21

Tauruses are admirable individuals who value highly value security and family. Underneath their sweet nature lies a strong willed individual.


When visiting a Taurus, you can expect their home to showcase the ideal mix of luxury, comfort and good taste. They invest in timeless pieces for their home that are as solidly made as they are.

Tauruses are the ideal Scentsy recipients as they like to surround themselves with beautiful things and highly enjoy sensory pleasures.  Scentsy's Bronze Vine warmer's antiqued bronze floral design is tailor-made for Tauruses.  Its traditional design and neutral palette will appeal to the Taurean's conventional tastes.
  

When it comes to fragrances, Tauruses find comforting and sensual scents the most pleasing.  This includes warm oriental fragrances, cheerful florals and sweet fruits.  

Here are some Scentsy bars that will be sure to please your favorite Taurus...

Happy Go Lucky hits all of the right notes for Taurus with its flirty blend of luscious red berries, silky orchid, and Japanese plum floating on a cloud of amber vanilla.


Skinny Dippin' is the perfect fragrance for when Taurus is in a playful mood.  They'll enjoy basking in its fresh green apples, refreshing melons and juicy pears.



Peony Petals rounds up our trio of perfectly Taurean scents. Taurus will appreciate this romantically sophisticated, peony and rose fragrance.


Visit www.thesafecandleshoppe.scensty.ca to buy these scent-sational gifts for your beloved Taurus!


Cheers, 

Beth 







Monday 31 March 2014

Thinking about Selling Scentsy? Join my Team!

Are you a big Scentsy fan?


Do you tell your friends and family about your favourite Scentsy products? 



If so, then you are more than qualified to join my Scentsy team!


Sales without Selling
The great thing about selling Scentsy is that NO SELLING is involved. It's as easy as letting the people in your life know that they can now place their Scentsy order with YOU.


You'll find that existing Scentsy customers will love the convenience of ordering their products from someone they know and trust, and people who are new to Scentsy will be eager to check out what you are so enthusiastic about.






The Partyless Party
Lets be honest, one of the most annoying things that people do when direct selling is pressuring their friends and families to have parties.  While some people love hosting, others find it to be very inconvenient.

Scentsy has TWO great Party-less options...

1) The Virtual Party - I make most of my sales through virtual parties - basically my individual friends and acquaintances place their order with me directly (in person, phone, email or Facebook) and I bundle the orders to ensure they avoid shipping charges. 


2) Bag Party - You give the party host(ess) a bag of mini testers and order forms to keep for a week or two to show to their co-workers, family and friends.  They then return the testers to you along with the orders they have collected.  This option is nice because the hostess still earns rewards without the hassle of throwing a formal party at their house.


ZERO Risk
The best part about signing up as a Scentsy consultant is that there's NO RISK!  The cost of your consultant start-up kit is far LESS than the total retail value of the products you receive. This means that even if you change your mind, you are left with a bunch of fabulous products that you can use.




Earn a little or a LOT
Some consultants (such as myself) sell Scentsy for a little extra spending money and to be able to purchase the product for their own use at discounted prices. While other consultants have reportedly turned their Scentsy business into a full time gig and earn over 6 figures a year!




All consultants start off earning 20% of sales and quickly increases to 25% once you have made your first $1,200 in sales (1,000 PRV).  Earn more once you reach sales milestones or sign up your own team to help you sell.  Check out this chart below:






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Cheers,




Beth