My Current Set of Fragrances From Avon and Influencia

Now these are not luxury perfumes from iconic brands, I'm sure you've noticed. (^_^)

Mamas on a budget would be able to relate to the struggle of keeping the balance between spending and still feeling fab. Dilemma solved; I got me these affordable fragrances and I'm just feeling chic while wearing them.

The deets after the jump!

Influencia's Version of Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey by Donita Claire Parfums 
EDT, 30 ML
Price: Php 370.00

If you haven't already heard about it, Influencia is a company that makes versions of certain popular (and pricey) scents. I got this one from my officemate who is a reseller. She brought in some testers and I went around sniffing each one until I got dizzy. Strong scents have that effect on me. I was looking for something fruity and when I came across Influencia's version of Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey, I just knew I had to have it.

I honestly don't know if how close Influencia's version compares to the real thing because I have never tried it. However, I've read some Facebook posts that features some Filipino celebrities that say that Influencia's are very similar to it's inspiration, so that's definitely something to begin with.

Anyway, I checked Fragrantica about the description of the Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey and it says that it is Floral Fruity Gourmand scent for men and women. Top notes are: green notes, black currant, and petitgrain. Middle notes are nectarine and black locust. Base notes are vetiver, peach and plum. Source: www.fragrantica.com.

Some of these stuff are very foreign to me but I can definitely recognize fruits and yes it dries down to a very peachy scent. It smells so sweet and definitely makes me feel very girly. It's like stepping into the fruits section of the market and your mouth just waters. Longevity is under four hours. I just spray it on my clothes to make the scent last longer.

Avon Forest Interlude Classic
EDC, 50 ML
Price: Php 349.00

Avon Forest Interlude Classic Details/Ingredients

Here's on the the most popular scents from Avon: the classic Forest Interlude is a bestseller. I have memories of a former teacher who loved this scent so I decided to order one from an Avon lady. It took forever to arrive, I honestly thought it wouldn't. Had it arrived earlier, I would not have decided to purchase the Influencia one. It arrived like two days after I got the Influencia so now I have two new scents on hand. However, they are not going to waste naman so it's okay. 

Forest Interlude is described by Fragrantica as a scent for men and women. It has floral notes, woody notes and leather. Source: www.fragrantica.com

When I sprayed it on straight out of the box, I kinda regretted ordering it. It didn't smell like how I remembered it and worst of all, I got nauseated and it gave me a headache. So I didn't touch it for days and I decided that I would just give it away come Christmas.

Well guess what? I'm in love with it now. I don't know what happened the first time I sprayed it on. Maybe the bottle got shaken I lot before it got to my hands that's why it didn't smell nice. 

You get  sweet floral top notes, then there's like a warm embrace of exotic woody notes and then there's a spicy-creamy (sorry that's how I perceive it) leathery smell. It lasts up to 4 hours on me.

Angel Locsin Forest Interlude Campaign// Source: Facebook: Angel Locsin

Okay, she's one of the reasons why I purchased a bottle of Forest Interlude, although she's into the Imari campaign now.

Avon Scent Essence Lime Verbena
EDT, 30 ML
Price: Php 229.00

Avon Scent Essence Lime Verbena Details/Ingredients

Last in this lineup is the Avon Scent Essence Lime Verbena which is something that I've had for two months now and is more than half-way gone. The fragrance features lemon, lemon verbena, freesia and musk.

I'd like to call this scent "freshness in a bottle" because that's just how it feels whenever I get a sniff of it. It's smells clean and if you love lemony or citrusy stuff with just the right hint of floral, you will love this thing. I just wish it would stay on longer. It fades on the 3 - 4 hour mark.

Packaging

Hmmmmm.

Forest Interlude could've looked more classy if it came with a metallic cap and not this brown plastic one. I'm okay with the clear, print-free bottle. No fuzz, not bulky; I can easily carry it in my purse.

Influencia's got the metal cap and sprayer, but it would've looked chic if there aren't a lot of things going on with the label. Agreed?

Scent Essence just looks dainty and cute. It doesn't have a cap. I love the print and surprisingly, it hasn't budged a bit after two months.

Meanwhile, I also got something for my husband from Influencia: D & G Light Blue for Men. He says he doesn't like it and that it's too old school for his taste. I say I love citrusy scents and I purchased it and he doesn't have a choice so I'll make sure that he consumes it to the last drop. (*_*)

At the rate that I'm going, it looks like I will empty the Scent Essence very soon and most likely the Influencia one after that since it's only 30 ML. It will take a while before I purchase another bottle of fragrance.

Me thinks I will check out Influencia's other versions of Jo Malone's scents on my next buy. I'm all curious about her creations now.

XO,

Carissa