I'm one of those people who constantly worry about smelling like hell on earth. As soon as I catch a whiff of something remotely putrid, I automatically assume it's me. Is anyone else like this? The fear is real.
Sort of stemming from this very real phobia... one of my fav hobbies currently is sampling & basking in the glory of perfume and scent. I'm obsessed with the idea of having that signature scent which reminds everyone of you, represents your personality & which, when you catch a waft of it, brings happy memories of Summers past flooding back. I love how perfumes have a range of notes, different bases, and how the smell of certain ingredients can make me go a bit wild. You know what I'm talking about gang; when you smell an aftershave on that proper hotty in the grey suit and it makes you want to mount him. That.
There's something just so special, enjoyable - so luxurious about choosing a new fragrance. And having those beautiful glass bottles lined up on ya dresser. But what I don't enjoy - at all - about this experience are the HUGE price tags often associated with this new found perfumery love. As a tramp's arse, I'm regularly thwarted in my quest to seek out new scents; merely because of the cost. And those sh*tty samples in magazines don't really cut it in gauging whether a perfume is for you or not. So what's a gal to do?!
Well queen, there's ya answer. Secret Scent Box - who provide options for birds AND blokes, have got our collective backs; with their fab perfume subscription service. SSB is a monthly fragrance subscription box, created so that us fragrance fanatics can affordably discover new designer perfumes or aftershaves. You'll get a 30 day supply of three fragrances delivered to ya letterbox every month - from just £13. Yaaaaas.
It's also worth mentioning that [unlike some other monthly boxes who pyar tie you down with contracts galore and 'cancellation terms'] SSB is commitment free [like most fellas] with no contract, no delivery charges and the ability to cancel your subscription at any time with their monthly plan. You can even send one of their babein' boxes as a gift. So much yes.
As you can see, each month as part of Secret Scent Box life, you'll receive:
- 3 x 3ml surprise fragrances chosen by the gang at SSB HQ for you to discover
- 3 x accompanying fragrance note cards; with more detail about each of this month's discoveries
- Enough fragrance to last 30 days (Ideal for approx. 4 sprays a day)
- 100% Authentic designer and brand name fragrances
- At least one new designer or brand name fragrance
- Delivered in letterbox friendly packaging (no need to be home to receive)
- FREE delivery to the UK & Europe.
The service is a fantastic way to discover new designer fragrances from the comfort of your own home; with proper samples you can actually spray & get proper wear out of, before deciding whether you'd like to splash the cash on them in their full size form or not.
As you can see, the three beaut high-end fragrances I had the pleasure of trying via Secret Scent Box were Burberry - 'Brit', Stella McCartney 'Peony' and DKNY's 'Be Delicious Night.' None of which come with the kinda price points where I could just afford to pick them up on a whim. Especially Peony [which is, ironically and of typically, my fav out of the three!]
I've fallen in a big way for Peony. This will be the next perfume I purchase full size, definitely. I can't wait to see what bargains World Duty Free have, when it comes to getting my mitts on this bad boy. And that's all thanks to SSB - I'm waaaay too poor and housebound to have discovered this scent otherwise. Brit is another scent I'm enjoying - one I wouldn't rule out picking up in the future, either. See why I love this idea now, guys?! And the little tester size samples are perf to stick in ya clutch bag ahead of a date / night out / meeting - there to have ya back when your sudden, irrational fear of smelling rears its ugly head again!
I've really enjoyed trialling this box - I think it's a really great idea & a cost-effective way to explore what's up and coming in the world of fragrance. Plus, Peony = new bae.
If you fancy trying out the Secret Scent Box experience for yourself, use code LLL15 for 15% off your first box, on any of SSB's plans.
*This post contains PR samples, but all opinions and irrational fears of stinking are my own xo
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