I am going to talk about some more
perfume samples today, but this time they are from a sort of sample
subscription service that FeelUnique.com offers. I chose all five of my samples
and there were many options to choose from, not just perfumes. I did choose all
perfumes for my samples as that is what I was most interested in trying at the
time of my purchase.
The way it works is that you have to be
logged into your FeelUnique account and then you can make your order. You can
select up to five different samples from categories, such as; Body, Hair,
Fragrance, Make-Up, Skincare and Sun & Tan. You will only get charged a
shipping/handling fee of £3.95. Once your order has been despatched you will
receive a Gift Voucher worth £3.95, which you can use against future orders
(some exclusions apply). Only one of these subscriptions can be purchased per
household within one calendar month. This is because you are technically being
paid £3.95 to order up to five free samples!
Terms &
Conditions: https://www.feelunique.com/help/article.php?id=208396015-Pick-n-Mix-Service-Terms-and-Conditions
Here are the five perfume samples I
chose:
MUGLER
Aura Mugler
I received a 1.2ml spritzer sample of
the eau de toilette. You can purchase it in 30ml (£42), 50ml (£60) and 90ml (£75).
“Aura
Mugler Eau de Toilette blends colourful freshness and feline sensuality. Aura
Mugler, listen to your instinct.”
It contains a mixture of notes such as; Pear, Hibiscus Seed, Bergamot, Lemon, Green Notes, Jasmine, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Orris, Tahitian Vanilla, Ambrette and Musk.
This smells fruity and woody. It is
quite a strong scent, but it isn’t too overpowering. I quite like it, but I am
not overly keen on the green notes. You can really smell the green notes,
hibiscus seed, bergamot, jasmine, Tahitian vanilla and musk.
YVES
SAINT LAURENT Black Opium
I received a 1.2ml spritzer sample of
the eau de parfum intense. You can purchase it in 30ml (£56), 50ml (£78) and
90ml (£99).
“The
sensuality of coffee is surrounded by the aura of the magnetizing note of blue
absinthe. The thrill of a mysterious and daring addiction electrifies the new
Black Opium Eau de Parfum Intense”
It contains a mixture of notes such as; Absinthe, Boysenberry, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Coffee, Sandalwood, Licorice and Vanilla.
I was expecting to like this perfume as
I have heard good things about it. I don’t really like it and I am a little disappointed!
It kind of smells powdery and sort of plasticky. I can mostly smell the coffee
and vanilla notes, which is probably why I don’t really like it. I don’t like
coffee or licorice. The original Black Opium eau de parfum (I had a sample of
this too from somewhere else) smells slightly less concentrated, but the coffee
note does still dominate, so I don’t like either of them but if I had to pick
one, I would pick the original over this eau de parfum intense version.
COACH
Floral
I received a 2ml spritzer sample of the
eau de parfum. You can purchase it in 30ml (£34), 50ml (£48) and 90ml (£68).
“Coach
Floral Eau de Parfum is inspired by Coach’s signature leather Tea Roses.
Combining fruity and floral notes with crystal musks, the unique scent
perfectly embodies Coach's feminine, free spirit.”
It contains a mixture of notes such as; Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Tea Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Hedione, Patchouli, Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
This smells very light, soft, fresh and
floral. You can really smell the jasmine, patchouli and musk notes. I do quite
like it, but it isn’t my usual scent as it is floral.
MAISON
MARGIELA Mutiny
I received a 1.2ml spritzer sample of
the eau de parfum. You can purchase it in 50ml (£84) and 90ml (£119).
“The
fragrance of women who shape their own femininity. The narcotic and carnal
authentic nature of tuberose reveals itself in a modern, provocative and
brilliant elegance.”
It contains a mixture of notes such as; Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apple, Orange Blossom, Peach, Pear, Tuberose, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Patchouli.
This is a strong, mature and floral scent.
You can really smell the tuberose, pink pepper, vanilla and patchouli. It is a
nice scent, but it isn’t a scent I would normally gravitate towards.
RALPH
LAUREN Woman
I received a 1.2ml spritzer sample of
the eau de parfum. You can purchase it in 30ml (£51), 50ml (£72) and 100ml (£92).
“The
magnetic contrast between bold tuberose and vibrant woods”
It contains a mixture of notes such as; Pear, Rhubarb, Black Currant, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Hazelnut and Woody Notes.
This is a kind of strong scent. It is
definitely a floral scent and it also smells a little peppery. You can really
smell the tuberose, Turkish rose and hazelnut. It is an ok scent, but it
definitely isn’t really for me. It is a very mature floral scent. It smells
nearly identical to the Maison Margiela Mutiny sample.
My favourite of the five samples I tried
is Coach Floral EDP and my least favourite is Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
EDPI. Overall I think it is a great service to offer. You get to try samples of
products before buying them in their full size, which can sometimes be
expensive. It is mostly beneficial for the skincare, hair, body and sun &
tan products, because you can test perfumes in some stores anyway and apply for
free samples online, but the other categories of samples are not usually available
to test for free in store. You also get an added bonus of the £3.95 you paid,
being returned to you as a gift voucher. FeelUnique also offer a ‘TRY-ME’
service, where you can purchase a full size product (only selected items, they
will have the ‘TRY-ME’ label) and they will also send you a free sample of that
product for you to try before you open the full size one you purchased (un-used
and un-sealed). If you do not like the sample, they will let you return the full
size product (postage charges may apply) and you will receive a full refund on
that product!
| I purchased this sample box for £3.95
from FeelUnique.com |
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