There can never be too much emphasis on the way you smell. Let me repeat that slowly. It is very important to smell good.
I know your personality is important (side eye), but it really isn’t the first thing people see. Or smell. Before you open your mouth, do make an impression. My all time favorite scent has been Giorgio Armani ‘Si’. Although feminine, it is also slightly musky, which is definitely the best combination. It is a break from normal feminine and floral scents.
The most important part of this post though is budget. Si is quite pricey. It is about $100 for the bottle and though, (once upon a time) that used to be bearable, it isn’t anymore because of the dollar rate.
So, I was very excited to find the 30ml perfume oil from @scentsbybookiekunlere. It goes a long way because it is an oil and not a spray. I’ll estimate that you can use it for half a year. The scent is feminine but strong enough to last all day and then even longer.
B.K claims that their designer perfume oils are undiluted and unfiltered and I absolutely agree. I picked Si because I had used it for a year and knew exactly what it smelled like. (I was a Si hound! 😂)
They have a variety of designer perfume oils. So if ‘Si’ isn’t your thing, there’s always a range to choose from.
Where to get: @scentsbybookiekunlere
I love the cute bottle and cuter (cuter? 😂) Ankara drawstring pouch it comes in. It helps to know where your perfume is all the time. And I can just grab it on the go.
Price: 5500 NGN
Bonus: I was sent two 5ml sample bottles as extra! (Not Si though 🙁 )
To use, drop the oils at your pulse points like wrists and the inside of your elbows (what is that place called?!), nape of the neck, behind the knee ( read ‘bend d knee 😂 ) and behind your ears.
I’m more of a patchouli, wood and musk girl than a mainstream flowery and sweet scent type. What is your favorite scent? Do leave your comments.
Till next post.
Love,
Ella.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 -For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.
13 Comments
girleccentric
Hey dear.. nice post. Will try to check on this one. But, this may be out of point but I’m trying to get affordable and good beauty products. Was wondering if you can help me with that.
Thanks
Ellapinkette
Hi sweetheart. Thank you for your comment. I’ll definitely work toward a beauty on a budget post. Even if it is just for your sake. I’m sure others will benefit too.
Grace Gigi
Hey. I have an unopened bottle of the perfume😆. Had it for about a year or two now he he. I am more of a flowery scent girl only because of my overly sensitive nose. I love the draw string Ankara pouch.
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Ellapinkette
Really?!! 😳 Let’s discuss this. 😉
Grace Gigi
Hahahaha
Bookie
Thank you so much for living such an unbiased review!
Love the flatlays too!
aestheticallycookie
Omg omg 😲 I love your blog. I’m new to this and honestly your blog just gave me hope . TBH having a nice scent is everything. I’ll def check them out on IG
aestheticallycookie
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Forgot to add this again 🤦🏽♀️
Ellapinkette
Lol. Definitely checking out your blog.
aestheticallycookie
Ps: I already ordered my scent on a budget 😄😄✊🏽 best believe
Ellapinkette
Awn. Thanks sweetheart! I love getting comments and messages like yours! New or no, I’m sure you’ll do great.
evolvingtalesbyjasmine
Hi Ella, I’m coming across this post at a perfect time. A friend of mine recently told me about Perfume oils because I spend a lot of money on perfumes (those stuff are expensive o) but I didn’t see what I like on the IG page she referred me to. Just checked @scentsbybookiekunlere and she has some of the perfumes I use and some I’ve fantasized of but are ridiculously expensive. Omg!!! I’m so excited rn. This is my favorite post for the month *kisses*. Oh! I’m running into your blog for the first time too, great work! Well done! Be sure I’ll be hitting the follow button. You could check my blog out in the link below. Wish you a swell year hun.
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Ellapinkette
OMG! Feedback like this melts my heart! I am a perfume hoarder too and I was so happy to find out about this brand. I wrote this review even before I did a collaboration/sponsorship with them. So I’m glad the unbiased review has helped you.
I’m running to your blog too, girl!!!!!
Love you!!!
Happy New Year to you!