Candles by Victoria :A Quick review and sale announcement

              Hey dolls this is another review on some new scents and candles I got from candlesbyvictoria.com. I recently was selected as a winner for this month's Blogging for cbv contest (Thanks CBV I was beyond honored and excited to use my prize) The prize was a wonderfully generous $50 dollar gift card to use on the website, This couldn't have come at a better time for me. I won't bore you with personal issues but this was such a much needed boost for me. What I am going to do is list the scent, the description from the website and then my impressions on cold throw. There are a few I melted so far that I can share a deeper review on.

1)Sunburst: The CBV description says simply put "Orange, Pink grapefruit and strawberry." My impression is This smells JUST like when you open a package of Starburst candy. Super fruity and sweet without being too strong and still having a great scent throw. I melted this and will definitely order this again 5 of a possible 5 rating for me.

2)Tiffany-D: The CBV description says " TiffanyD on YouTube inspired me to create this wonderful fragrance. Colored light blue like the infamous Tiffany boxes, a beautiful mix of Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, Cotton Candy with a splash of Vanilla." My impression is this is just a perfect scent, the perfect balance between sweet fruity and perfumey goodness. I have ordered this and melted this before and it's definitely a must have a 5 out of 5 for me.

3)Bite me:The CBV Description says: "Dracula would fall in love with this fragrance. Fresh notes of lime and orange sparkle with effervescent highlights as they lead into a luscious blend of berry and cherry in this playful scent. Leafy green accents add intensity as a base of vanilla creates sweet tones for this wonderful fragrance." My take is this is definitely going to be a favorite. I get that delicious fizziness you find in scents like Fizzy pop and all of Victoria's soda and champagne scents, and delicious berries, cherries, lime and orange. It's strong with a great throw and This smells fantastic on cold throw but when you melt it it's even better. I think this will be a favorite for me 5 out of 5.

4)Aquolina Blue Sugar:The CBV Description says " Fresh citrus creates a shimmering lift for this sensual vanilla based scent. A romantic floral bouquet at the heart of the fragrance intertwines with fresh green tones and rich patchouli. The vanilla signature at the base of the scent is balanced with soft musk and warmed by exotic woody tones for lingering sensuality."This is another one I have melted before and I love it. It's sweet and delicious and hard to describe but I just love it, It is a spot on dupe for the cologne. So yummy 5 of 5 this was a reorder for me and I will continue to order this.

5)Bikini bottoms:The CBV description says "Top notes of lime, dew fruit, peach, orange, apple, and mandarin blend with middle notes of lily, berries, jasmine, and lavender into a sandalwood, raspberry vanilla, musk, coconut base."  My take is This is just a perfect mix of tropical fruit, floral and creamy vanilla. It smells delicious on cold throw and I can't wait to melt it. On cold throw it gets a 4 1/2 of 5

6)Blue Hawaiian: CBV description says:"Blue Hawaiian begins with mouth-watering top notes of juicy orange, lemon, and maraschino cherries; followed by tangy pineapple, acai berry, and sea spray; well rounded with base notes of sweet coconut, vanilla rum, and fresh ozonic notes." To me I smell on cold throw a fruity suntan oil scent, super tropical, yummy and sweet without being overly so. 4 out of 5.

7)Enchanted apple:CBV description says: "Fresh, orchard breezes of apple trees abundant with fruit capture attention in the opening of this delightful fragrance. Sweet, mellow peaches round out the crisp sensation of the apple, and are enhanced by green leafy tones. A hint of tropical pineapple and lime interlace throughout, creating dimension. Soft, white musk provides a warm background. " This on cold throw smells JUST LIKE Bath and body works Country apple which was my signature scent as a teenager. It's delicious. 5 out of 5

8)Macintosh Apple: scent description says"Fresh, wonderful, juicy real Macintosh Apple scent. For those of you that love straight apple without the spice this is it!" My take is that this is just like an apple you just bit into, clean,crisp and fresh. A Perfect straight up Apple without any spice or bakery notes. LOVE this!!!!  4 1/2 of 5

9)Mango Sorbett:CBV description says " Blend of Mango, Raspberry, Lemon Compared to: Tutti Dolce"  I get a delicious JUICY sweet juice fragrance that smells a bit like a baby food. I love it and can see why it's one of Victoria herself's favorite scents 5 out of 5

10)Pink Bubble gum crush: CBV scent description says" Close your eyes and remember the taste of a blue bubblegum snow cone? We "taste" this in our Pink Bubblegum Crush each time we smell this delicious fragrance! Seriously do not try to drizzle this over your own cup of crushed ice. This is a fun delicious concoction of sweet sugary goodness, a sticky good treat!"

This is a straight up dupe for Snow Fairy/Candy Fluff from a company I can't mention 5 out of 5

11)Watermelon and Lime: CBV scent description says "Watermelon with a kick" It smells just like fresh watermelon and limes to me. 5 out of 5 it's seriously good. 

12)Rasberry Banana Guava: CBV scent description says " A fruity combination of three of our favorite fragrances." I have to say I like this even more than my beloved Raspberry Guava. It is just sweet, fruity deliciousness... 5 out of 5

13)Raspberry Zinger: CBV scent description says "Wild Raspberry and Key Lime mixed to perfection!" This is seriously delicious. I love all of Victoria's raspberry scents and this is definitely up there as one of my favorites it's fruity, tangy and yummy. 5 out of 5

 14)Exotic: CBV Scent description says "Peach, strawberry, melon, and cassis on an undertone of apple create a truly unique fragrance." It smells like straight up fruit salad to me. It's sweet and fruity but understated. 4 1/2 of 5

15) Lovin Lemon: CBV scent description says "A straight forward Lemon, if you love lemon this is the scent for you!" It's exactly what it claims to be a straight up tart, tangy fresh lemon." 5 out of 5

16)Sugared Corn Pudding:CBV scent description says " Notes of fresh corn, butter, creamy milk and sugar. Yummy!" On cold throw this smells like sweet and buttery kettle corn. I like this a lot. This was my free scent shot and definitely not something I'd have picked for myself but its very nice.

4 out of 5

17)Love Potion no 9 massage candle: CBV scent description says "It is a blend of fruity sophistication with a warm vanilla musk note" First of all I LOVE the scent! It's a gorgeous blend of fruit, vanilla and perfumey musk. Second of all this is an AMAZING massage oil, softening, lingering scent, gorgeous packaging and just Awesome!!! I hope she eventually releases this scent into her regular line of candles. 5 of 5 

 18) Glitter Love Victoria candle in Red and green in the scent of The Bubbles make me loopy by Pam(Sorry Pam for not knowing this was your concoction that last time I mentioned it.) This is a mix of Fizzy pop and fruit loops. It smells DELICIOUS and it is GORGEOUS!!!! 5 out of 5.

Thank you Victoria, Matt and the rest of the CBV family for choosing me as a winner for your contest. I am so honored and happy with everything I purchased with my winnings.  NOW onto the SALE!!! Victoria has so generously offered up an amazing 20% off of a purchase of 50$ or more. The sale is for one day only. Begins on March 1st @ 8am central time and ends on March 2nd @ 8am central time. This is a MUST purchase kind of sale. Twenty percent off their already super reasonable prices is almost like getting this stuff for free.  No code is necessary when you hit 50$ it will automatically give the discount.

To Purchase go to www.candlesbyvictoria.com 

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                                                                                               Michelle CBV addict for LIFE!

Candles by Victoria! I wish you could smell this!!!!!

~~I LOVE YOU CANDLES BY VICTORIA!~~

            Hello everyone! I am here again today to give an updated review and haul on the scents I have tried from this amazing family owned business CANDLES BY VICTORIA!!!! This is an amazing company who’s candles in my opinion are UNDENIABLY the best candles I have ever purchased. They triple scent every product they produce so even with a small amount or candle the scent payoff is just fabulous.
           While I have only been a fan a short time I have amassed a fairly decent list of scents I have tried, purchased with my own money for the record except for three free scent shots(they include one with every order). Below in no particular order are the scents I have sampled and will be talking about today. I won’t pretend to love everything but there is nothing I abhor and can actually say I loved more than I was just so so about.
1)Caramelized pralines
2)Emperors love
3)Eucalyptus spearmint
4)Finger lickin good
5)Hawaiian splash
6)Fizzy pop
7)Twilight woods
8)Loveshack
9)Mango peach salsa
10)Bella Swan
11)Peace
12)Sugared spruce
13)Raspberry rainbow
14)Cherry limeade
15)Raspberry guava
16)Maple pecan streusel
17)Fruit loops
18)Monkey juice
19)Best friends
20)Pink sugar
21)Rock that vanilla
22)Heavy metal
23)Sweet angel dust
24)Lime crystal kisses
25)Bunny slope
26)Cherry fizzy pop
27)Bath time with pooh
28)Coco lime verbena
29)Pink and lime
30)Cappuccino hazelnut
31)CAS Sweet American girl
Pink sugar and Rock that vanilla
32)CAS The bubbles make me loopy(Fruit Loops and Fizzy pop)
33) Champagne Pomegranate
34) Strawberry jam
35)Orange chiffon cake
36)Cream brulee
37)Aquolina blue sugar
CARMELIZED PRALINES:Let me start by saying I am not a fan of bakery scents but I had to try this after all the rave reviews it was getting all over youtube. Also Sayanythingbrooke is one of my favorite gurus and she raves about this scent. It’s exactly what you expect it to be, caramel, nutty and a little bit of burnt sugar(not burnt in a bad way just that caramelized note) It’s nice, not a favorite but it has a good throw and it’s a good kitchen scent. Made me hungry, I actually had to bake some cinnamon rolls after lighting this. I don’t think I would order it again though but if you are a fan of strong sugary bakery scents this is one for you for sure. I rate it a 5 out of a 10 for my own preferences
Emperor’s love: I melted this while I took a bath using the product it was a dupe for and I must say it is DEAD on. It’s a creamy floral with a touch of berries. Really nice. Not a favorite but very relaxing and I would order it again for my bathroom. This one was a 7 out of 10 for me.
Eucalyptus Spearmint: I wanted a dupe of Bath and body works Eucalyptus Spearmint and while this is close it’s not exact but Victoria never claims it’s a dupe. When I first got it all I could smell was the Spearmint but as it cured the Eucalyptus came out more. I also liked that I melted this while I had a migraine and the mint scent was soothing to me. I will DEFINITELY order this again. This one was an 8 out of 10 for me.
Finger lickin good: This is another SPOT on dupe for a discontinued shower gel from a very famous company that has asked not to be mentioned by CBV so out of respect for her I won’t mention it either. I get oranges ,cloves with strawberries, a woodiness and for some inexplicable reason a mild bakery note in the background. It’s a lovely, complex scent that has a really nice throw, relaxing in a bathroom while you bathe. A 7 out of 10 for me.
Hawaiian Splash: This is a grown up Hawaiian punch that somehow comes across as a clean fruity scent while it melts. I really loved this fragrance I give it a 9 out of 10 only because I wish it was a tiny bit fruitier. I love melting this while I write or take a nap. Definitely on my reorder list.
Fizzy pop: I can’t explain how much I love this! It’s good on it’s own and mixed with just about any scent. It smells of lemony ginger ale and carbonation. Yes you read correctly, you can ABSOLUTELY smell the carbonation! 10 out of 10 A definite reorder.
Twilight woods: This is a dead on dupe for Bath and body works Twilight woods fragrance. I actually held the scent shot in one hand and an open bottle of lotion up to my husband’s nose while his eyes were closed and he couldn’t discern a difference. I love this scent and I am so over the moon that Victoria makes this dupe because I can’t stand BBW candles. Sorry if you love them but not for me. 10 out of 10 reordering.
Loveshack: This is a blend of Aquolina’s Pink Sugar dupe and Victoria’s Secret’s Lovespell dupe. On cold throw I loved it and I hate to say it but when I melted it I didn’t. It may just be my nose but it was too light on the burner and I could barely smell it. Maybe if I had tried it in a smaller room. Not a repurchase for me 4 out of 5
Mango Peach Salsa: This is amazing!!! Smells so fresh, fruity and juicy! It also smells just like a mango peach salsa. I love this scent so much 9 out of 10.
Bella Swan: This is a gorgeous sweet floral that smells even better burning. I love this scent even though florals aren’t my favorite, this smells of candied violets and a slight berry undertone, I also get a touch of lilacs which I didn’t get in the cold throw. 7 of 10 and I would likely reorder this.
Peace: Another dupe from the company who must not be named. This time for a shower gel that is still available in stores. It is spot on. I smell oranges(maybe mandarin), I also get green notes. I’d definitely reorder it’s an 8 out of 10 (I wish it had more orange)
Sugared Spruce: OMG this is Christmas in wax!!!! It just smells like a tree with some sugar sprinkled on it. It’s yummy! 10 of 10 definitely on my must have list
Raspberry rainbow: I LOVE Victoria’s raspberry scent!!!! While this is not as good as my beloved Raspberry Guava this is really good. It smells a bit like rainbow sherbert. 7 of 10
Cherry Limeade: This is one STRONG scent! It smells just like a cherry limeade but the throw is RIDICULOUS hehe you can smell this through closed doors. It woke my husband up while I bathed in the master bath with it melting with the door shut. I love it 9 of 10 must have
RASPBERRY GUAVA: I did the name of this one in all caps because it is my candle love! Sweet fresh raspberries, guava and a tartness maybe some small touch of lemon. It has an amazing throw and it just smells like happiness to me .Also this scent has great staying power. I WILL ALWAYS have this scent with me 1000000000000000 out of 10 hehe
Maple Pecan Streusel: This was my free scent shot from my first order. It isn’t one I’d pick for myself but it really does smell like a maple pecan streusel. I get maple syrup, nuttiness and the dough with a teeny touch of cinnamon. It smells gorgeous burning. So while I didn’t expect to like this I do, quite alot. I will probably reorder in the fall. 8- out of 10
FRUIT LOOPS: This is also in caps because it is another scent I cannot ever be without. It smells JUST like you stuck your nose in a box of fruit loops cereal. You get that lemony sugar smell and then upon deeper sniff you get the cereal goodness. It’s amazing I love this. It has a great throw and the scent in half a scent shot lasts all night.
Monkey Juice: First of all I love the name. Second of all I love this scent. It smells like runts candy. Just YUMMY! must have this forever and ever 10 out of 10
Best friends: Another amazing scent. It smells like Pink sugar is the base and it is full of sweet berries. I need this one all the time also 10 out of 10.
Pink Sugar: A dupe of Aquolina Pink Sugar and it’s spot on. I smell raspberry jam, caramel,lemon drops, cotton candy and vanilla. It’s an amazing scent I wear on a regular basis and now I get to melt it and have my house smell amazing 10 out of 10
Rock that Vanilla: AMAZING dupe from that company that I can’t talk about. It is a dupe for a conditioner called a cream from america(not the actual name but close) It’s vanilla with a touch of earthy sage. Not too earthy or too sweet, just perfection. It doesn’t have that strong of a throw so even though I love it and will get it again I can only give it an 8 out of 10
Heavy metal: A dupe for one of my favorite soaps from that unmentionable company. It is a dupe for a bubble gum pink soap. It smells a bit like fruity bubble gum and ribbon candy. I love melting this while I bathe or read. 10 out of 10.
Sweet Angel dust: A dupe for this company I can’t mention’s pink christmas shower gel. It’s not spot on by any means, but I like this better!!!!! It has the same notes bubble gum and fruit but in the sg the bubble gum overpowers the fruit and in the candle the fruit and bubble gum are more balanced. So while I wouldn’t call it a dupe, it’s a love for me. 9 out of 10
Lime Crystal Kisses: I liked this one a lot. I didn’t love it as I thought I would because it wasn’t as vibrant a lime as I thought it was going to be. I do get lime, sugar and a touch of lemon like the scent description states. I would reorder it but to use as a mixer. 7 out of 10
Bunny slope: A dupe from the company I can’t mention for their creamy white christmas soap and this isn’t quite spot on but it’s darn close. I like this but I didn’t love it so I wouldn’t repurchase. It smells of marzipan and something else that I can’t place. Just a 4 out of 10 for me
Cherry Fizzy Pop: I LOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEE THIS!!! Smells just like Cherry 7up bubbles and all. MUST HAVE 10 out of 10.
Bathtime with pooh: Another Dupe for a soap from that company I am getting sick of not mentioning. This one has a honey, toffee scent. It is spot on and smells delectable I really love this scent. 9 out of 10 because I wish the throw was a little stronger
Coco Lime Verbena: A Bath and body works dupe for their coconut Lime verbena scent. It’s SPOT on but Victoria’s is better because it’s stronger.I get  the creaminess from the coconut, the tangy from the lime and the green verdant note from the verbena that just keeps this from being too sweet. It’s perfect. LOVE it 10 out of 10 must order
Pink and Lime: Pink sugar mixed with Lime. I never thought there would be a way to make Pink sugar any better but this is just AMAAZZING!!!! Sweet Pink sugar with tart lime. I love this!!!! 10 out of 10
Cappuccino Hazelnut: Hazelnut coffee… what else can I say? This was a free scent shot with my second order and while I liked it I don’t think I’d reorder because it’s just a simple hazelnut coffee scent and I’m not fond of that hazelnut creamer scent. 5 out 10.
Create a scent Sweet American girl(by me): Pink Sugar and Rock that Vanilla. These scents just compliment each other so nicely as I found out from wearing the two perfumes together before I asked Victoria to make this candle. I got it in a halo black tureen glitter candle and it’s gorgeous 10 out of 10 I will reorder when it runs out.
Create a Scent The bubbles make me loopy(Created by Deb on the pouring pot I believe) And this is fricken amazing!!!! Fruit loops and fizzy pop. So delicious. I made mine up using scent shots and tarts but I will be getting a glitter candle soon. 10 out of 10
Champagne Pomegranate: This is what I am melting as I am writing this and I have to say I love this sooooo much!!!! It was a recommendation from someone on the message board and I wish I could remember who because I wanna hug them. It’s exactly what the name implies a bubbly champagne with pomegranate. It is sweet, fruity and fizzy all the things that make me go Mmmmmmm YAY! so need more of this 10 of 10 for me.
Strawberry Jam: This is truly incredible!!! smells just like strawberry jam. I haven’t burned it yet but just on cold throw I love it 10 of 10
Orange Chiffon cake: This is a bakery scent I did pick and I LOVE IT!!! I get sweet oranges, vanilla cake and icing sugar. It’s so yummy. I will definitely reorder. 10 of 10
Creme Brulee: This was also a free scent shot. It is also a bakery scent and I actually love. It is creamy custard, carmelized sugar and delicious vanilla. Sooooo good!!!! An excellent mixer as well. 9 out of 10 I'd repurchase
Aquolina Blue Sugar: Supposed to be the male version of Pink sugar I see it as more unisex and would wear the perfume myself. It’s delicious, creamy and wonderful. I will definitely order again. 10 of 10!!!!!
Well these are my humble opinions and everyone’s scent palate is different. I love this company and highly recommend it to anyone who loves candles, tarts or reed diffusers. They are amazing with unparallelled customer service and skill at their craft.
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