Monday, 27 February 2017

REVIEW: Glasshouse Fragrances - Beverly Hills Pink Lemonade...

Being a fragrance fanatic, making sure my home smells welcoming, fresh and clean is high on my list of absolute musts. For me choosing the right scent for the household is as important as the perfume I select to adorn my bod every day, and I decided that a new house deserved a new scent. After much sniffing and sampling at David Jones and a local pharmacy, I chose this delectable cocktail from Glasshouse Fragrances - Beverly Hills Pink Lemonade...

The pink packaging doesn't go with my decor at all, but I was so enraptured with the blend of grapefruit, cherry and lemon, I had to have it . Fresh, playful and invigorating, this scent is perfect for my new abode, which for once isn't surrounded or overshadowed by enormous trees, and natural light floods into just about every room. I wanted to build on this bonus of bountiful sunlight by choosing a scent that made me feel like opening up and letting in even more of the joys of life, and Pink Lemonade literally bubbles over with fun ...


The diffuser is a generous 250ml, and with the liquid being triple strength, I find I only have to flip the reeds once a week, fortnightly in hot weather. It's by far the most potent diffuser I've ever tried - it costs a little more (RRP $42.95) but so worth it for the wide area it permeates ..


I already knew how enriching the hand wash formula was as a few months ago I purchased Manhattan - Little Black Dress, which is a gorgeously sexy scent (I bought it to match the bathroom decor), but it lacked the particularly summery zing I was after. Since adding Pink Lemonade to my vanity bench, I find myself grinning like a loon every time I wash my hands lol ...


For those of you with skin sensitivities, it does contain SLS, but I find it super moisturising, and my hands feel and smell so fresh after washing. The bottle is huge (500ml $24.95), solid as a rock, and the sturdy pump dispenses just the right quantity in one squirt. The ingredients list includes rose hip and argan oils, there are no parabens or animal derived products, and woo hoo, this Aussie company doesn't test on animals ...


I've only bought the mini candle so far (RRP $18.95), but am working the 350g one (RRP $42,95) and even the GIANT 700g (RRP $79.95) size into the budget. These are stunning candles that burn cleanly, leave no residue in the glass jar, and the scent lingers forever even when it's not lit ... 

They are by far the most fragrant candles I've ever come across. I find some other brands have a not so pleasant background or "under-scent" which spoils the effect for me - I guess it's the type of wax that makes the difference. I also have one of these in Rio De Janeiro, which is Passionfruit and Lime - it was my favourite until I discovered Pink Lemonade ...


There's also a hand creme in the range which is next on my list. The website offers free shipping over $50, and I took advantage of the 10% discount that comes when you sign up for their newsletter. Gosh there is such a wide variety of equally delish fragrances, and I expect that once we get towards the end of Autumn and the beginning of Winter, I'll probably change to something earthy, or even the Violet & Patchouli. But for now it's Beverly Hills all the way baby! 

Take care of you,
kats xxx

P.S. Linking to Ingrid's ever popular Monday Makeup Madness Linkup Party - come see the best of the blogs ...

26 comments:

  1. My godsister is obsessed with this scent!

    I had a large Pink Lemonade candle when it was limited edition, but unfortunately for me the scent throw was an utter disappointment. I could barely smell it! (Mind you, I do burn a lot of candles all at once but most of them are smaller.) I've got Rio de Janeiro to burn after my current Amalfi Coast one runs out.

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    1. Lol, I can understand her obsession Shell ♥ I wonder if they've reworked the formula now that it's been re-released? Mind you it isn't as strong as the Rio one - crikey I lit that in the bathroom and the fragrance went all the way down the stairs! Will try the Amalfi Coast one next time xxx

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  2. Thanks Kats, this sounds like a lovely scent! I'll have to go and check it out!

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    1. There's only a couple that didn't appeal to me out of around 15 choices - gosh it was a challenge as each one smelled better than the last ha ha xxx

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  3. Now you've got me wanting to choose some nice scents for my house. I've never really thought about it before! :P xo

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    1. Always happy to be an enabler Amy, especially when it comes to fragrances ♥♥♥

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  4. This sounds like my sort of scent! Plus I love the pink packaging!

    Ingrid
    http://www.fabulousandfunlife.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Such a happy fragrance Ingrid - most of the pink is in the packaging, but it sure matches what's inside xxx

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  5. i love the pink packaging but it also does not go with my home decor color. i have never thought about choosing a nice scent to my house ! Now i find this idea really interesting !

    clairetalksbeauty.com

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    1. Glad I've piqued your interest Claire - apart from the hand wash, it's really only the boxes that are pink, and I'm going to decant the liquid soap into a dispenser that DOES match my bathroom ♥x♥

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  6. I love glasshouse candles! I need to try this scent!

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    1. So many of them are delicious hey Rachel - I've been stuck on the Rio one for years 'cos I'm into the fruity ones, but there are so many others that I know will take my fancy in the months ahead xxx

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  7. I love glasshouse candles. Never realised they have other products.

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    1. Hiya Alinta! Yes I too only thought they made candles, so it was a lovely surprise to find all the matching extras ♥

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  8. mmmm that scent sounds so lovely! I love having a nice scent throughout my home as well. Love the pink ;)

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    1. It's a nice little extra touch hey Tal - I'm lucky I don't have any stinky smells to mask (like mould) in this new place, I just want to make it even more pleasant to be in xxx

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    1. Hi there Cassie - it sure does my dear, I'm actually burning it now while I type, so crisp and sweet and fresh x

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  10. Glasshouse Candles are so completely divine. This one sounds amazing.

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    1. Aren't they Beth - adore the packaging and the range too, just wish they weren't quite so pricey, but hey, I really don't mind spending the dosh when I get something that I really love ♥♥♥

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  11. I love the Beverly Hills Pink Lemonade scent! I only have the candle, but must get my hands on the diffuser, my fave type of home fragrance xx

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    1. Somehow I knew you'd love it Indie ♥ The diffuser really is a stunner - it's what changed my mind in the store xxx

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  12. Pink Lemonade sounds so fun and delicious. I definitely need more Glasshouse candles in my life. You're tempting me to hit the shops!

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    1. Whoops! Oh well, you tempt me all the time with your enticing blog articles hon, especially the Lush ones - let's call it even ha ha ♥♥♥

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  13. I love Glasshouse candles and diffusers, they make my house smell incredible. I definitely want to smell this one :) x

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    1. Hard to imagine anyone not loving this particular fragrance Marisa - it's sweet, but has a zesty tang to it xxx

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