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Dark Mistress, the Night Queen Review

June 25th, 2011 by

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Perfume Event ~ Reviews by Scott Ellis

JoAnne Bassett Perfumes, JoAnne Bassett parfumeur ~ Reine de Nuit eau de parfum.
This smells like an expensive perfume that you could find on the shelf at Lucky Scent in LA. If I didn’t know it was all natural I wouldn’t know it was all natural, understand? Night queen is listed as one of the ingredients of this perfume and isn’t something I am very familiar with. In fact, I don’t think I have ever heard of night queen before. This perfume, according to Ms. Bassett, is based on the night and not on a certain character from the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This definitely isn’t a fairy’s perfume. Not even a little bit. This is a big, loud, sexy perfume. It might belong to Titania if she wasn’t such a fairy herself. The best way to describe this perfume is to say that if Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler, Madonna and Lady Gaga all got together to make a perfume, then this is what they would come up with. The other ingredients in this perfume include rhododendron, peru balsam, rosewood, damask rose oil, neroli, tuberose, vintage jasmine sambac, frankincense, yuzu, clove bud, tulsi, frankincense noir, champa, vetiver, violet leaf and ylang-ylang. Smells really great on me, my girl and our roommates. Scary sexy.
Here is the link for the review:

http://leparfumeurrebelle.blogspot.com/2011/06/midsummer-nights-dream-perfume-event.html

To purchase Dark Mistress eau de parfum:

https://joannebassett.com/natural_perfumes/collection/natural-parfums-and-eau-de-toilettes/

 

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Review of Night Queen Eau de Parfum

June 24th, 2011 by

Night Queen ~ JoAnne Bassett

Night Queen is my favorite perfume so far from JoAnne Bassett Perfumes.

CESTRUM NOCTURNUM
Night Blooming Jasmine

Quick Facts
-flowers are green, small and not very showy
-not a true Jasmine

From a Plant seller: ?In my opinion , Cestrum nocturnum, has the strongest fragrance out of all the fragrant plants we carry. In the evening the fragrance becomes almost intoxicating. It is a common misconception that this bush is fragrant only at night. It is true that the fragrance is stronger in the evening but you can still smell a light scent all day long.?

JoAnne?s Words: So it begins. I had ordered an interesting oil named Night Queen and had not used it. This was my chance. What a strange and inviting smell. So in the course of an afternoon I added rhododendron, night queen, peru balsam, rosewood, damask rose oil, neroli, tuberose . .one of my favorite night smells in India or France, vintage jasmine sambac.. another queen of the night, frankincense, yuzu, clove bud, tulsi, frankincense noir ? dark and for the night, champa ~ that you smell on warm Indian nights, vetiver, violet leaf ~that wonderful green forest smell, and ylang ylang for some extra romance. With 17 oils this 100% natural perfume said yes. It will transform you?if you allow it?

Monica: This is a stunning fragrance on moi and a ?pesonal best? from JoAnne Bassett ..meaning MY personally favorite fragrance from this perfume house so far. I keep thinking about those sherbet fizzies candies that explode with tangy sweetness in your mouth, tart and juicy, fruity and floral! This is very different- to me- from JoAnne Basett Perfumes. I want a big bottle of this in a spray. Very Very Summer!

This review is from Monica Miller at the Perfume Pharmer blog

http://perfumepharmer.com

To purchase the perfume: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76357451/night-queen-eau-de-parfum-or-reine-de

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JoAnne Bassett – Contributing Author Book Launch

June 12th, 2011 by

As you may know I am a contributing author in the book “Amazing Woman, What’s Your Story” by Marsh Engle.? My story is about perfume and I would love for you to buy the book to read all about it.? It is fascinating and there are other storys from women that you will relate to.

Thank you for being part of?our community and for your interest in joining us for our Online Amazing Woman Celebration.? To Listen to the program click here:
http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1155266

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When you order a pre-release copy of Amazing Woman, What?s Your Story? today, you gain access to powerful tools of transformation, including a F**R**E**E** lifetime membership in the AMAZING WOMAN Feminine Success Circle!

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It began with the idea of bringing together a dynamic group of 16 women who had made a discovery. And, it grew into a life expanding experience that left each of us forever changed.

Listen to?our stories now.
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Amazing Woman, What?s Your Story? is more than a book.? It?s a guide into the heart of your authentic power ? a roadmap to reveal your ultimate capacity to shape your destiny.

Learn more about the book now.
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Once you learn what inspires your action, the blind spots begin to shift and something spectacular takes shape in every area of your life…

Amazing Woman, What?s Your Story? offers you an Essential Life Vision? process to help you renew, re-inspire and unleash your true creative potential. And, it features real stories of women – including my own – who reveal the pivotal moment that forever transformed their future.

I invite you to discover the ONE breakthrough that will make the essential difference in your relationships, your success, your life!

Plus, when you order just one pre-release copy of Amazing Woman, What’s Your Story? you will receive an amazing collection of BONUS gifts?valued at nearly $1000?designed to help YOU live your ultimate life vision.

Envision the possibilities!

JoAnne Bassett

PS:? If you know a woman who would benefit from transformational tools and loads of inspiration, Amazing Woman, What’s Your Story? is the book for her!? To order a pre-release copy and gain immediate access to a lifetime membership in the Amazing Woman Feminine Success Circle and nearly $1,000 in gifts
Click here:
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Spring Fragrances

June 10th, 2011 by

This is one of my favorite light fragrances I wear in the Spring.? It is so refreshing.? It is like a breath of fresh air.

Josephine

A lovely green delight that is fresh and inviting. Like the zest of a lime it touches our nose and stays on our mind. We cannot break her spell. She is compelling and we must go deeper.

A fresh, green light fragrance

Notes: Verbena, Lavender vera, Bergamot, Rose, Galbanum and others

You can try it here? www.JoAnneBassett.com/royal

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Spring Fragrances That I Wear!

June 4th, 2011 by

Petit Trianon eau de parfum

When we go to a place of wonder, we question is this real? The pleasing thing about this fragrance is that it is very real and alive. It stirs an emotion in us that we may not have felt before. It is there to support us. Everyone will benefit from this wonderful fragrance.

An oriental, musky fragrance

Notes: Orange Blossom absolute, Ambrette seed, Lavender vera, Black Spruce and others

Men and women love this natural perfume.  Enjoy some today!

http://www.joannebassett.com/royal.htm

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Uncorked – a natural perfumers guild joint blogging event

June 1st, 2011 by

Happy Fifth Anniversary Natural Perfumers Guild!

I joined the Guild as a Professional Perfumer in the early days of the Guild.? I felt it was important to be a part of an organization promoting Natural Perfumery. I love creating 100% natural perfumes and I am happy to see the Guild grow and thrive.

I became a certified aromatherapist in 1993 and started my company Bassett Aromatherapy. I created a line of products and did individual blending for clients. My clients who were sensitized to the synthetic department store fragrances wanted me to make them natural fragrances. That is how it began. I took a blending class and was self taught.? The rest is history. 18 years later I am still making Custom Bespoke Perfumes and Natural Perfume Collections.

In 2000 I created Le Voyage – the journey in an eau de toilette and parfum. It became my scent I wore everyday. I bought French perfume bottles for it and made a beautiful box for it in 2001.? I created Reveiller – awaken? in an eau de toilette and parfum and sold them both on the Bassett Aromatherapy website called Aromaworld.com.? That was 11 years ago.? I had other collections but sold them only to my clients and mostly in person.

In 2005 I opened Le Bijou- the jewel, my perfume boutique in La Jolla, California. I created the Royal Collection and the French Collections in 2006 which I still sell online at my website www.JoAnneBassett.com. Limited Edition collections in hand blown glass are a favorite item of mine.? My perfumes are a work of art and I love using the most expensive raw materials I can source.

I use almost all of the blossoms from my yard…roses, grapefruit, lemon, sweet orange, and gardenias. I use them for Custom Bespoke Perfumes and limited edtions mostly. I do use the gardenias in Madame Pompadour. I have created 1,000’s of fragrances for private label, bespoke customs, for special occasions, and limited editions.? I get to play with the oils everyday.

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Spring Cleaning Sale – 50% off Divine Essence Eau De Parfum

April 29th, 2011 by

The Divine Collection

These modern classics are based on themes from traditional French perfumery, such as bright citrus, sacred incense, spicy orientals, and rich leather.

Divine Essence 1 – Sparkling Citrus
Main notes: Neroli, Clove Bud, Petitgrain and others

Divine Essence 2 – Warm Herbal Citrus
Main notes: Coriander, Lime, Bay and others

Divine Essence 3 – Sacred Incense
Main notes: Champa, Elemi, Frankincense and others

Divine Essence 4 – Spicy Oriental
Main Notes: Cardamon, Blood Orange, Fennel and others

Divine Essence 6 – Rich Leather
Main Notes: Oakmoss, Bergamot, Basil and others

This listing is for one 1 oz spray bottle. This eau de parfum has a 16% fragrance strength.

Please put your choice of 1 – 6 in the “comments” section.

These are normally $125.00 an ounce..today they are $62.50!

Buy them today…the supplies are limited!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73125059/spring-cleaning-sale-50-off-eau-de

There are no synthetic fragrance oils, nature identical oils, or manmade fragrances of any type in these natural eau de toilettes. They contain genuine essential oils and absolutes that have been extracted from the plants or cold pressed from the fruits in an organic grape alcohol base.

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I created Terre Eau De Perfume for Earth Day 2011.

April 22nd, 2011 by

Terre Natural Eau De Perfume

Terre Natural Eau De Parfum
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Terre is the French word for Earth. I created Terre for Earth Day 2011. 

This exotic perfume brings heaven and earth together as one. The Angelica “of the Angels”, and the alba rose oil ” the flower of Light”, come together to dance in the heavens. The citrus oil and flowers of the orange tree are united with the litsea to uplift our spirits. The clary sage helps up to see clearly. The jasmine sambac supports the feminine energy. The gingergrass and frankincense helps to keep our feet on Mother Earth and stay grounded.

A beautiful, feminine floral with subtle herbal effects.

Notes: citrus notes of sweet orange, vintage angelica, vintage Bulgarian white rose oil, neroli – orange blossoms, clary sage, vintage jasmine sambac, litsea, gingergrass, vintage frankincense from Oman

This eau de parfum has a 16% fragrance strength. The parfum is 36% fragrance strength.

To purchase Terre eau de perfume:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72692559/terre-natural-eau-de-parfum

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