A few months ago I reviewed this new fragrance subscription service, and told you I’ll be back to it when the time is right. Well, the time is now! I found myself enjoying the perfume I chose last time way too much, and finally decided to subscribe so I can sample other fancy scents that I had on my radar.
HOW IT WORKS: For $14.95/month Scentbird subscribers receive a 30-day supply of 100% authentic luxury perfume picked from the pool of fragrances you might like based on your current favorites. You can also pick your own scents, and arrange the queue to your liking, ie get seasonal fragrances. To start your olfactory experience, fill out the survey and get a new vial delivered to you every month. Click here to check it out.
COUPON CODE: For a limited time only use code BIRD50 to get 50% discount on your first month. If the previous coupon doesn’t work, try GET25 or SCENTBIRD25 for 25% off your first month, or SWEET15 for 15% off.
In the month of May I chose a vial of Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit [approx. $17 worth of product], which I had my eyes on for a few years now. I vaguely remember smelling it on someone, and then hoping to find a sample big enough to determine if I want to buy it or not – Hermes fragrances can be pricey, even their “low end” ones like this one.
The nose behind this intoxicating fragrance – Master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena – created it to depict the beautiful rooftop garden located on top of the Hermes’ headquarters building in Paris. I’ve never seen a rooftop garden before, but this scent made me dream about it, so at least in my imagination it’s quite spectacular.
Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is the perfect scent for late Spring/early Summer months, with its bright and fun bouquet of ripe fruits, florals, and herbs. It opens up with a burst of apples and pears, then you slowly start noticing green grass, rose, and magnolia, and finally an unexpected guest – rosemary – shows up.
The whole concoction lasted about 4 hours on me, which is about right for EDT. It smells fairly strong, but doesn’t turn you into a walking cloud. All in all, I would definitely recommend it for anyone who loves fruity florals, especially if you like pears – that note is particularly prominent here.
By the way, I have Tom Ford Black Orchid lined up for June, every beauty blogger I follow seems to be raving about it lately – time to see for myself what the fuss is all about!
Have you tried any of the Hermes fragrances before? What do you think about the concept of Scentbird? Let me know in the comments below!
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Sounds like a lovely summer scent. After receiving a sample for review a couple of months ago, I signed up last month and I just got my fragrance. I’m trying to decide whether to stay or cancel because I’m not really a scent experimenter and I don’t have anything that I’m dying to try right now. That said, I think it is such an innovative idea for those who love to try different fragrances.
I also signed up after getting a sample, because I loved the first one I got 🙂 I’m still searching for my signature scent, so I don’t mind a few failed experiments here and there, especially since we can try some really fancy fragrances here.
I really like the concept of ScentBird. Every review I have read or heard has been positive. I like to wear different scents, so this sounds like a fun way to experiment or try a perfume out before buying a new one.
Well, let’s just say that I don’t usually repurchase things I received as PR samples, so that should be an indicator of how much I loved the service 🙂 I hope I can finally find my signature scent.
This sounds like a really cool service! I love having a different scent for every season, so this is a great idea. Tell us how you like the Tom Ford fragrance–I’ve been hearing everyone talk about it!
I know, right? It seems that everyone likes it, too. Really excited to finally give it a try!
I love the concept of Scentbird and I wish there was something similar in the UK or Estonia.
Fingers crossed that some crafty entrepreneur opens up shop with European delivery <3
This sounds like a great way to try out new scents without committing to a huge price tag!
Exactly! That’s why I like it 🙂
I think this is such a unique service. Perfect way to try what you’ve been eager to.
I’m still on the hunt for my signature scent, and hopefully I can find it through this service.
This is a fabulous service. Perfect for EVERYONE and great for gift giving!
Right-on, Brooke! I know a few people who would love to get this as a gift.
I just subscribed to them and I might need to put this on my list
Try it out for sure if you like fruity florals, especially if you like sweet pear scent – it’s quite fabulous <3
It’s a great box actually!
It really is! I’m excited to finally try Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, that everyone’s been raving about lately.
I like the idea behind Scentbird. I feel like I’m too cautious to spend and use up a whole perfume so the monthly trials are a great idea!
I rarely buy full-sized bottles, too, and end up spending money on not-so-great value wise rollerballs and sprays. Hopefully, once I find my signature scent, I can just splurge on a large bottle 🙂
I love the sound of this, though rosemary is unusual!
Rosemary is very faint, and it totally works in here. It’s not a weird note at all in this particular fragrance 🙂
I want thisssssssssss
Now I want it, too 🙂 I think I might pick up a full size eventually, because this is my kind of scent.