Friday 29 December 2017

REVIEW: Chosen EDP by Nicole Scherzinger...

Just before Christmas, I was at the hair salon having my 3-monthly Kerasilk Keratin treatment when I stumbled upon a magazine article about a new fragrance, and instantly fell in love with the description - a beautiful and empowering scent, ideal for the current Sydney Summer, and available at Chemist Warehouse. I was so impressed I headed straight for CW, where it took three sales assistants to find it (and the tester), but I eventually walked out with this gorgeous bottle of rosy pinkness tucked under my arm, and a new love to fuel my perfume passion - Chosen by Nicole Scherzinger ...


I had to recant my negative opinion of celebrity fragrances years ago after being entranced by scents from Kylie, Britney and Beyonce, and this is another one to confirm that they are not all the same, and in fact, a number of them are breathtaking...

This little darling is presented in an exquisitely shaped bottle with blatantly female curves, rose gold trim, and topped with a sparkling faceted cap. There's an inverted jewel carved into the base of the bottle as well - oh it looks so pretty! The pastel pink elixir inside is equally feminine - captivating and enchanting, refreshing and sensuous. Opening notes are crisp and fresh and fun - a platter of freshly cut peaches, oranges and green apples. After about 10 seconds, my nose picks up a sprinkling of jasmine petals drizzled with mouthwatering caramel, and not long after it becomes apparent that this gourmand concoction is surrounded by a vanilla, musk and patchouli coulis! (White orchid is also included, but I haven't the faintest idea what that smells like...)

Dry down is just plain beautiful - all the fruits, flowers and musks enmesh into such a luscious delight, I can't stop holding my wrist to my nose. It's really quite addictive. Reminds me a little of Lancome's La Vie Est Belle (which also contains orange, jasmine, patchouli and vanilla), but a whole lot lighter, fresher, younger, and (for me) far more wearable. Actually, I can't take LVEB more than a few times a year, and only in cool weather, but I could douse myself with Chosen in any season, night or day, work or play ...


I wish it lasted on my skin a bit longer, but hey, 3-4 hours isn't too bad - besides, I love to spritz it fairly often to experience that fresh fruit hit. I reckon Nicole has done exceptionally well with her first creation, and fingers crossed she releases more in the future... 

In summary, a fruity foodie feast for the senses that will no doubt set pulses racing. RRP for the 100ml bottle is $39.99, but CW has it on special at the mo' for $29.99 - I'm so glad I chose IT! ...

Is there a particular celebrity scent you're crazy about?

Take care of you,
kats xxx

10 comments:

  1. Oh gosh....I am seriously a perfume addict and now I want this one. I love perfumes that are fruity and citrus based. I had a bottle of the Kim Kardashian perfume but my eldest daughter fell in love with it and it ended up going home to melbourne with her. Ive got a bottle of Beyonces Heat which i also enjoy. At the moment a perfume that im loving which is not a celebrity scent... Armani's Diamonds. Thats my perfume for Summer 2018 :)

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    1. Oh wow I haven't EVER sniffed an Armani fragrance Fawn - MUST try the Diamonds one! I just love finding out what other gals love, some of them have ended up being my favourites too ♥

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  2. It sounds like something I would love!! The scent description, the colour, the bottle...oh my!
    Might have to go visit my local CW sometime soon.
    My ultimate favourite perfume might count as a ‘celeb fragrance’. It’s called Nirvana by Elizabeth and James which is the Olsen twins company. They have several Nirvanas but the white one is absolutely divine.
    Also my very first ever perfume was Paris Hilton’s first fragrance (I know, Paris...) but it honestly was the fragrance that attracted the most compliments, ever!

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    1. I reckon you would love it Kendall - it's a dream come true for me if I fall in love with the bottle, AND the contents as well ha ha. Oooh Nirvana White sounds divine - I've just googled it and I love musky fragrances that are fresh too, thanks for the tip! I haven't explored any of PH's range as yet, but I'm all excited now ♥

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  3. Estée Lauder Youth Dew is an all-time fave of mine - okay, kind of a celebrity! (My first comment so this is also kind of a test)

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    1. Hi Gina - well done, you passed! I adore Youth Dew as well, it's actually right up there with Opium and Obsession in my Winter fragrance wardrobe top 3. In my book it's elegant and timeless, and hardly anyone wears it these days, so that makes it even more of a winner xxx

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  4. Yes, Opium is my other fave! And all this Instagram, Google+ & Blogger stuff is all new to me and just gave my brain and poor little iPad mini the blue screen of death! Down time and cuppa time!

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    1. Oh no! Hope it's sortable, and that you enjoyed your cuppa ♥

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  5. I'm not one for celeb fragrances, but like kendall.and.violet I too own Elizabeth & James' Nirvana White, which is just gorgeous. Like the original/signature Chloé, Nirvana White makes me feel classy & elegant whenever I wear it. I'm not a fan of the other Nirvana scents, but there's guaranteed to be one that will tickle your fancy Kats.

    I might have to check out Chosen the next time I'm at CW! I'm a sucker for fruity scents & all the other notes in it sound pretty good.

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    1. Oh wow another Nirvana lover - I'm off to DJ's or Myers for a squirt, the bottle looks so lovely too ♥ Hope you like Chosen - it's a great price right now too xxx

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