Uni-Sex Valentine’s Day Gift Edit
My Valentine’s Day gift edit is thoughtfully curated to shop for your loved one, friends, and yourself, as we all deserve some self-care. I like to suggest chic, unique, and uni-sex beauty gifts that support the theme of love and adoration from my favorite luxury, uni-sex brands. I focused on collectible fragrances, as they can trigger memories and experiences. Check out my edit that fits perfectly within the Valentine’s Day theme and is available as last-minute gifts. rather than flowers or chocolates.
PRINCESS by Kilian aka DON’T NEED A PRINCE BY MY SIDE TO BE A PRINCESS
Fragrance by perfumer Honorine Blanc for Kilian launched in 2018.
A popular ( always selling out ) uni-sex Gourmand Fragrance enticing to those who love a fierce, empowering scent with layered complex accords that inspire intrigue and fearless adventure.
PRINCESS is a safe blind purchase for a loved one or as a gift to lavish yourself with self-love. When applied it is light and transports you into a playful almost young type of scent. Then the complex accords of the dominant Marshmallow and green tea gently transform into a sophisticated, layered fragrance balanced by the Jasmine and Hedione.
A perfect going out, this night may never end, winter scent.
Key notes: Lemon
Heart notes: Green Tea, Peach, Hedione, Jasmine, & Apple
Base notes: Marshmallow, Vanilla, & Benzoin
ELECTRIC CHERRY by TOM FORD
Launched earlier this year; ELECTRIC CHERRY is a new member of the iconic LOST CHERRY fragrances by Tom Ford.
A floral, fruity Fragrance; slightly sweeter and refreshing than Lost Cherry. While merging the tartness of Morello Cherry notes with spicy ginger that transforms into a seductive musk, pink pepper, and Jasmine Sambac.
ELECTRIC CHERRY is for the flirt at heart, seeking a sultry but not overpowering UNI-SEX fragrance. It’s housed in a gorgeous red bottle, which is a show stopper not to mention the alluring scent experience.
Top notes: Cherry and Ginger
Heart notes: Jasmine Sambac
Base notes: Ambrettolide, Pink Pepper, and Musk
OSMANTHUS Eau De Parfum by ACQUA DI PARMA
A bright yet intimate perfectly uni-sex fragrance inspired by the less common Osmanthus Asian flower. This rare flower has a celebrated blooming season in late summer through October in Asia.
OSMANTHUS has sensual and rich notes of jasmine, and the fragrance itself is elegantly balanced with sophisticated woodsy notes which minimizes the floral notes. I’d suggest this as more of a masculine fragrance, however, the floral elements are subtly, sensual, and feminine. This fragrance is approachable, not overwhelming.
The chic classic bottle has a timeless iconic Acqua Di Parma, this is perfectly uni-sex in design.
Top notes: Neroli, Green Mandarin
Heart notes: Peony Ambrette (musk Mallow), Pink Pepper
Base notes: Osmanthus , Patchouli
CHANEL L’HUILE ORIENT BODY MASSAGE OIL
An exquisitely formulated Body oil by CHANEL; L’Huile Orient. Until recently their Body Massage oils were only available at the Ritz Spa in Paris for reserve clients, and now available exclusively on CHANEL.com.
I like this scent as it’s the most sensual and opulent of the Body Massage Oil collection. Like the other Chanel oriental floral-inspired fragrances the subtle balance of frankincense, benzoin, wood, and spicy rose inspires a warm relaxing sensorial experience. I love using this product after a hot shower or bath as it’s deeply moisturizing with a delicate overall body fragrance and evokes relaxation.
The fragrance ingredients are naturally sourced in the south of France and the oil is formulated to restore your skin, which it does. This goes on my list as a luxury low risk, a uni-sex gift that may inspire some romance.
Key ingredients: Helianthus Annus Flower Oil for sensorial richness, revitalizing richness
CHANEL Spring 2023 Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Color
Who doesn’t want beautiful tinted red lips on a Valentine’s date night? The release of the new Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip colors is perfect timing for gifting your bestie or yourself.
The easy-to-apply luminous matte lipstick ensures lasting intense color due to the highly concentrated pigments. The black and gold click case can’t be any more chic when applying the moisturizing formula.
Shades I selected work for those who want options for the perfect red
or the muted tone lip color:
Image Creative Direction & Review: Deborah Ferguson
Web Layout: Jill Ryan
Thank you:
CHANEL Beauty, Kilian Paris, Acqua Di Parma, and Tom Ford Beauty
for allowing me to select samples to try and review.