Enchanted Orchid - What’s In a Name?
I’m quite partial to orchids - all types and colors, I love them all. And while I love them because they’re beautiful and exotic, they hold a special place in my heart because my name, translated from Vietnamese, means “orchid”.
With that said, it’s not surprising that when Bath and Body Works released a new Signature Collection in Enchanted Orchid a few weeks ago, I just knew I had to try it.
The scent of the body lotion ($10 US) is quite lovely. It’s youthful, soft and romantic. It’s got a perfect mix of floral and fresh for the spring. Enchanted Orchid fragrance notes include:
Top: Pink Grapefruit, Wet Greens, Waterlily, and Crisp Apple
Mid: Calypso Orchid, Fresh Gardenia, Delicate Iris, and Violet Petals
Base: Vanilla Orchid, Heliotrope, Creamy Amber, and Skin Musk
As with any fragrance, if you layer shower gels with the lotion, the scent is more intense and it lasts longer. Although I have to admit, when I used Enchanted Orchid Shower Gel ($10 US) in the shower, the smell bore a strong resemblance to Mr. Bubble - you know we all had that bubble bath in the hot pink bottle as a kid. The citrus notes of grapefruit really came through, too. But when I smoothed Enchanted Orchid body lotion on my arms and hands after the shower, it smelled wonderful.
What are you favorite flowers? Do you personally wear perfumes with notes of your favorite florals in them?
On March 25th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I’m an orchid lover too!
On March 25th, 2008 Lilan said:
I know Mrs. Lynne, aren’t they beautiful?!
What are your favorite flowers?
On March 25th, 2008 Karen said:
Hey, I love Mr. Bubble! I forgot how cute he is on the bottle, LOL.
On March 25th, 2008 browngirlgumbo said:
I’ve never been a fan of floral scents, but I’m all about fresh and fruity smells!!
On March 25th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Karen,
Mr. Bubble is totally the bomb and I loved taking baths as a kid! I think I’m going to go out and get some from Rite-Aid just for old times sake
Never too old for Mr. Bubble!!
On March 25th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi BGG,
I really enjoy floral scents, especially white flowers. What’s your favorite perfume? I haven’t found a good fresh and fruity one yet