Pacifica Makes Vegan, Eco-Friendly Fragrances
I’ll admit, I’m very easily swayed by sales, promotions, and GWPs. They’re such easy ways to get more bang for your buck!
That’s why I’m so excited for Black Friday in a couple of weeks. I’ll be the girl shopping at midnight, which is when the outlet (CCO!) opens. This is also when I love to purchase perfume, as the prices are just too good to resist. Still, it’d be nice to be able to buy perfume year round…
On my last trip to Sephora, I saw the Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Travel Set ($14 US) and was shocked at the teeny, tiny price tag. It was way better than any other Black Friday deal, so I caved and bought it.
I mean, vegan, natural perfume in bright packaging? Count me in! Besides, I needed a new citrus perfume.. it’s not like I have five other ones sitting on my table. Well, let’s just take a peek inside and change the subject. 
This is my first solid perfume so I was super excited by it! It’s a gorgeous scent – like drinking fruity smoothies on an exotic island. The perfume is super sweet with hints of tartness, like candy almost!
With nourishing ingredients and essential oils, this scent stayed on me for a couple of hours. I don’t mind touching up though, it’s such a cute tin! Have I mentioned that I love grapefruit and mangoes? Add peach, apricot and pineapple, and I practically want to eat this stuff!
Wow, this cream is super whipped and thick. It’s such a treat for my dry hands. I especially love applying a dollop on my skin before I go to sleep, so I can smell it in my dreams! (At least I think I do, LOL!)
The scent is not strong and fades pretty quickly, but if you apply the body butter to your pulse point and then dab the solid perfume on top, you’ll get a stronger scent by layering. The tub is pretty large for a mini size and will last me through the dry season if I save it for my hands only.
I’m not a huge fan of candles. They’re yummy smelling, but seem like a waste of money to me. This candle is supposed to burn for about 30 hours. If I bring the candle to my nose even unlighted, I can smell the amazing fragrance from the wax.
When the candle is lit, the room smells very light and fresh. The glass jar is a nice detail and the packaging is pretty enough to keep on my table. I still probably won’t purchase this candle alone, but I would definitely re-purchase the set and be happy that I got the candle!
You know, it’s the little things a brand does that gets me. I’m just thrilled that Pacifica had the thought to include a tiny pack of matches to light the candle! Sure, I could use a pack of boring matches, but now I have my own little decorated box of Pacifica matches. So cute!
What else is there to say about this set, besides get it for all your friends and family, and don’t forget yourself too! It’s the perfect gift for perfume lovers, those who need a bit of everyday luxury, and those who love vegan, natural brands.
If you’re on a budget, this gift is perfect with it’s modest price tag; you don’t have to wait for Black Friday!
Have you ever tried Pacifica perfumes? What are your favorite scents? Any vegan, natural brand lovers present?
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On November 18th, 2009 Lilan said:
I love the extra touch with the matches, very cute indeed!
On November 18th, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Lilan!
Pacifica definitely gets a gold star from me for attention to detail! I especially love how the whole box is orange/yellow/gold on the outside and inside! It’s like opening up happiness lol!
On November 19th, 2009 Jen said:
Hi there! What a cute set! Did it come in some of the other Pacifica fragrances too or just that one?
I have 2 fragrances from Pacifica – Spanish Amber and Tibetan Mountain Temple. Both are gorgeous! I have the soap, body butter, and solid perfume in both of those fragrances, and I do layer them because the solid perfume can fade fast if you don’t (it’s the one thing I’m not too keen on about these – but they do make sprays, so maybe those would last longer).
On November 19th, 2009 Romy said:
I am also a big fan of these Pacifica sets–they make amazing gifts that look like they cost much more than they are, is packed with beautifully made products, smell yummy (I Love Lotus) and the price is fit for a resessionista!
On November 19th, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Jen!
Yes, this set actually came in about 4 or 5 other scents too. I didn’t see any online though, so you might want to check your local Sephora to see what types they have.
Where do you buy your Pacifica? I definitely did not see those scents at Sephora, but they sound so exotic! I did see the sprays, but I think that the reason I got this set was because the price point was just too good! Plus, I got to try out some other products, not just one spray.
On November 19th, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Romy!
I think that these would make some great gifts, considering the low price and high quality like you mentioned!