I've accidentally found my new forever scent.

[YvaineStormhold]

It's gorgeous.

Gigi by Jardin de Scrivenaires.

Like Fracas but richer.

And inspired by literature.

And reduced to £35 from £75!

[YvaineStormhold]

It's lovely, honest

[CherishFindensRulerOfDeath]

What's it all about then?

[YvaineStormhold]

Well, I'm glad you asked

Top notes are orange blossom and neroli; middle notes are tuberose, jasmine and black currant; base notes are sandalwood and white musk.

Just gorgeous.

[helenlove]

Where did you get it from?

[YvaineStormhold]

John Lewis. They had a table of reduced to clear perfumes. I was drawn by the 'Scrivenaires' thing, as I'm a bit of a writer and ponce.

There was one called Wilde, one called George (after George Sand), one called Junky after Augusten Burroughs, and then Gigi.

The shop assistant said 'It's named after a prostitute' which made me laugh, but wow, it smells gorgeous.

[YvaineStormhold]

I keep saying 'gorgeous'.

[helenlove]

It does sound gorgeous though! And I love the literary theme. Might go have a quick look on the JL website! Thanks for the recommendation...

[BleakBetty]

I'm sold! John Lewis, you say? What's Wilde like?

[Chorltonswheelies422]

Sounds amazing

[YvaineStormhold]

It's Jardin d'Ecrivains. Sorry. My French is appalling.

[YvaineStormhold]

From a perfume review website:

Wilde by Jardins d’Ecrivains is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women and men. Wilde was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Anais Biguine. Top notes are bergamot and grapes; middle notes are fig, carnation and tea; base notes are oakmoss and vetiver.

I liked it, but it was too masculine for me. I like sweet scents.

[helenlove]

It's really hard to find online!

[BleakBetty]

Ooooh, thank you! I tend to really like the androgynous type scents so it may be right up my street! Will have to test these out

[YvaineStormhold]

Anthropologie appear to stock it.

[YvaineStormhold]

Don't do what I did and spray yourself full in the face, though.

Bloody stung but my eyes smell nice now

[thecatfromjapan]

good spot, Yvaine. I love tuberose. A trip to John Lewis beckons.

[YvaineStormhold]

online here