Although the French perfume house Givenchy is best known for feminine fragrances, there is a group of wonderfully smelling masculine perfumes in their portfolio. The best of the whole lot is Insense, a whimsical creation with a lot of attitude. As it sometimes happens to great perfumes however, it was discontinued although it is still fairly easy to find on the Internet. After that however, one of Insense’s flankers, called Ultramarine, became then the head of the line, and many an edition came after that. This review is about two of them: Insense Ultramarine Blue Sky and Ocean Cup. Blue Sky is based on lemon and green accords. According to the tester, the main notes are: sage, cyclamen and cedar wood.

The opening of this perfume for men has very soft notes of lemon, with powdery green accords than remind of fig leaves (but it could as well be cyclamen, which also has a powdery aroma). In the middle phase, the fragrance is still fresh and green, with notes of basil with a soapy and fresh style. As the lemon and green notes blend together, the fragrance becomes more Mediterranean (a la Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani), and in the base notes, the mix has lost any asperity and feels like a soft kitchen herb potpourri. This Blue Sky version – from 2007 – has a younger and more modern style than the original – which was launched in 1994 – which can be also defined as summery and unsophisticated. It will be mainly suitable for a daily use in the office, where the green and lemon notes will project a clean and informal style. For summer night-outs it could also work, but mainly in the open air, where it would suffer less the competition of other fragrances. For romantic situations, the Mediterranean style sure feels clean, but has a very low seducing potential.

The second part of this review is for the Ocean Cup version, which was launched the year after, and opens with a general mix of oranges and grapefruit, plus an indefinite spicy note. In the middle phase, the aquatic style increases, with a note of lavender, with also traces of juniper and violet leaves. The spices are also present, but they are mostly dry, with traces of pink pepper, and are however short-lived, as the acquatic side takes definitely the stage at some point, with a clear note of calone (which is the name of the synthetic compound that is used in perfumery to give the marine effect). After about four hours, the fragrance improves considerably, and has more personality, with sweet fruity notes of melon and an interesting mix of fresh and dry notes. In the base, calone steps back to leave room to lavender violet leaves and juniper. In the background, there is also a spicy body of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Although it won’t stand out among the other masculine summer fragrances, this version of Ultramarine by Givenchy does a good job in being fresh and informal. The spicy notes will also however make it suitable for an office environment.

It’s important to know a bit of background about the things that we purchase especially when it comes to jewelry.  It’s pertinent to know what our personal specific needs and wants are along with some essential facts about the jewelry piece.  For this article, we’ll provide some basic stainless steel rings pros and cons to consider and help buyers determine whether stainless steel rings will actually work for them.

A great number of people have an allergic reaction to certain metals and while stainless steel is believed to be hypoallergenic, there are still some people who react negatively to this metal.  Acidic people often get ugly green marks on their fingers or experience itchiness.  Good quality stainless steel such as the ones used for surgery are tested hypoallergenic, otherwise they will not be used for any medical procedure.  Do a background check on the stainless steel used for the ring, if nickel was used as a binder, this will definitely cause an allergic reaction on sensitive people. If a stainless steel ring is incredibly inexpensive, the quality is probably cheap as well. If you decide on a stainless steel ring, paying a bit more than usual may actually be a smart move.

High grade stainless steel rings will not rust nor corrode.  You don’t need to worry about body acids or oils creating unsightly marks on the band but even with these qualities, it’s still important to properly care for your stainless steel rings.  Clean them after use to prevent deposits from settling in the small crannies of the band.  Just clean your ring with a damp cloth, make sure you get to the cracks then swipe with a clean dry cloth.  Doing this will not only maintain the quality of your stainless steel ring, but it will also prevent the ring from developing a weird smell. Hope this article provides you a clear idea of stainless steel wedding bands pros and cons aids you in coming up with your own conclusion about them.

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Sensational Perfume was launched by Celine Dion in 2008. It is the fourth fragrance to be branded with the Canadian Pop singer’s name. To get attention and give focus on the term ‘‘sensational”, there is a note in the case that contains mixed fruits and traditional florals.

The shape of the bottle is oval and contains no other name than the singer which is located at the tap. In the Celine Dion Beauty website, the stated notes are: pears, amber and musk, violets, lily of the valley, iris, roses, jasmine, silver wattle, cherries, freesias, and red apples.

The fragrance is neutral in the opening. In particular it has floral notes like lilies of the valleys-on a base a classic rose water. On a secondary level there are lenient and juicy fruity notes, which won’t delay with the florals. In the middle phase, after about 30 minutes, red fruits are dominant, munificenting the idea of a sorbet of redcurrant, cherries and grenadine, with also touches of pear and pineapple. After two hours, the fruits also represent an aromatic and slightly sour apple (similar to the one in DKNY Be Delicious), escorted by redcurrant andgrenadines. This fruity layer gradually combines with the florals of the opening, with an strength that is equivalent to the apple. After five hours, the mix rests more towards florals: rose is less intense, generous way to silver wattle, and powdery violets. In the base notes, silver wattle and violets will forms a warmer line of notes, whereas freesias and strawberry will convey some freshness to the mix.