BEST KEPT SECRETS

From time to time we notice that certain fragrances aren't selling as well as others. Sometimes we just discontinue that fragrance, but if it's a fragrance we really love we'll often keep it in stock anyway.

But I still have to wonder sometimes what it is about some fragrances that just don't appeal to our customers. I don't think it's the fragrances themselves (especially since you're ordering online & haven't smelled them), so it must be either the fragrance name or the description - or maybe both.

Whatever the reason, I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the fragrances we carry that I consider our "best kept secrets". If you're looking for a terrific fragrance, we'd like to suggest that you consider trying one of these.

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(Click on the fragrance name to see the description)

Amaretto Utopia - Not a classic amaretto, this unique scent is hard to describe. Try a sample if you want to smell something really different.

Arcadia - A rich earthy blend -- totally unique -- with the perfect amount of vanilla to make it nice & round & comfy. Plus it's mostly essential oils (with the exception of the vanilla), which is a nice bonus. Oh, and it wears like a dream. Just my opinion, of course. ;)

Arctic Raspberry - I think people are expecting this to have minty notes, but it doesn't. It's one of the best fresh raspberry scents I've ever smelled.

Bayberry - It's clean, it's spicy, and it's not just for the holidays!

Blackberry Musk - Perhaps it's just too difficult to imagine this scent combination. And maybe people who like fruity scents don't think they'll like the musk - and vice versa. Honestly, I don't think this fragrance really smells like blackberries OR musk, but rather an amazing fusion of the two. This is one of my favorite perfume scents.

Cannellini Ricci - It's not obvious from the name, but this is a really smooth cinnamon blend.

Carrot - It's earthy, green and very fresh.

Citrus Blackberry - I'm honestly not sure why this doesn't get more attention. It's bright, fruity and one of my absolute favorites. Not only is it fun to wear, it also makes a phenomenal Scent Sack and No-Wick Candle.

Elements of Bamboo - A fresh & unique scent that's another personal favorite. Not too heavy, not too green.

Energy - I think maybe people are expecting this to be an in-your-face, tart scent. Maybe I misnamed this wonderful fragrance -- it wouldn't be the first time. If you like our best-selling "Lick Me All Over" fragrance, you really should give Energy a try. It's a tantalizing, sweet blend of juicy fruits.

Frankincense & Myrrh - OK, I suppose people are expecting this to be a very heavy & resin-y scent. In fact, we've thought about adding another type of Frank & Myrrh for our customers who are looking for just that. But this isn't the "traditional" Frank & Myrrh blend -- this is more of a sweet, musky blend, and it's very wearable.

Ginger Milk - When I spent an entire week wearing this fragrance, I had lots of people asking me what I was wearing and commenting on how good I smelled. You should give it a try.

Honeybell Orange - Who doesn't love a sweet & juicy fresh-squeezed orange?

Magnolia Marmalade - Again, maybe I goofed when I named this bright fruity-floral blend. It's not too sweet, it's not an overpowering floral - and it's very hard to describe. I just know that this is one of my very favorites, and everyone who smells it says they love it. Mmmm... What a delicious fusion of scents! If you like Love Spell (type), you'll probably like Magnolia Marmalade.

Mandarin Martini - Now this one is a shocker, truly. I thought this would be a lot more popular than it is -- it's one of my favorite foryournose blends, and it appeals to both men & women.

Raspberry Zinger - One of my all-time favorites, hands down. The lingering base notes are a scrumptious sweet coconut. *drool*

Red Clover Tea - Even we thought this fragrance name might be misleading, but we decided keep the original name anyway. The result? One of the best, most wearable fragrances we offer -- with a cool name that doesn't help you imagine what it smells like. This is one of my favorite perfumes to wear (and considering all the fragrances I have to choose from, this ought to tell you something).

Summer Sunflowers - Sunny, fresh, clean & bright - a really great scent. I haven't tried this as a perfume yet, but it makes an excellent Scent Sack and it's a definite winner as a Linen & Room Spray!

Sweet Cream - I am in love with this scent, and would smell it non-stop if I could. It's like vanilla on steroids.

Tuberose - I can only guess that this deliciously exotic floral is overlooked because the name is deceiving and people think it will smell like roses. I love this, and I'm not a particularly big fan of florals.

Velvet Fusion - Is the name misleading? Maybe you're expecting a rich, heavy scent or maybe you don't know WHAT to expect. I don't know, but this often-overlooked, fresh scent is really a good one. In fact, it's still one of Todd's favorites, so I wear it quite often.