Along with chocolate, roses and jewelry, perfume is one of the most romantic gifts you can buy. My dad often buys my mother perfume for Christmas, which she has always loved. What woman doesn’t enjoy having a sweet scent to spray on? Many women even say that they feel better about themselves, and are more productive when wearing perfume!
But sadly, my husband and I have been unable to keep the perfume gift tradition going because, quite frankly, I was too concerned about the chemicals in perfume to enjoy it. Perfumes are rarely naturally produced, but made with chemicals and synthetic fragrances now.
One such chemical group, phthalates, is used in perfume to help it linger. It’s not listed on the label of perfumes and was even found in perfumes that claimed to be phthalate free. Because of the concerns over phthalates, many of them have been banned by the European Union, but are still found in the US.
Even more troubling, synthetic fragrances are staying around much longer than they should. We are experiencing build ups in lakes and it’s showing up in our fat and in our breast milk.
Joanna from Actual Organics had this to add about this issue.
According to Dr Paula Baillie Hamilton our body doesn’t recognise the chemicals and so it stores it in a fat cell.
Dr Paula Baillie-Hamilton has even written a book called the Detox Diet which talks about the most toxic products and foods. The rule of thumb is anything that is synthetic. The fake foods, or fake fragrances and synthetic chemicals. These the body doesn’t know how to process and so sees it as a threat and wraps it up for later, sadly if we expose the body to new synthetic chemicals on a daily basis the problem gets worse.
So when we bath or shower, use deodorant or apply lotion we have to be aware of what we are using on our skin. Some chemicals such as phthalates are endocrine disruptors and they can affect our fertility, increase the risk of breast cancer and are said to even affect the actual formation of child sexual organs’ development. This brief article from the World Health Organisation about endocrine disruptors.
So I haven’t been too keen on wearing perfumes, especially on a weekly basis.
That’s why I was so excited about this giveaway! Here is a perfume that has pure ingredients, scented only with organic essential oils, resins, twigs and bark. Finally, a perfume you can use without guilt on a daily basis.
So this Valentine’s Day, if you want perfume as a gift, send your sweetheart a link to this lovely perfume, instead of settling for synthetic. And if you don’t win, use the coupon code, “cupid” to get 20% off a full size bottle of perfume!
And today Joanna, an independent rep for Miessence, from Actual Organics is giving away their perfume sampler pack! This is worth seventy dollars and has all six of their scents, so it’s perfect for deciding which scent you like best. . I have been eyeballing their perfumes (and their spa quality facial care) for the last few months with longing, so I am thrilled to be giving away this most coveted item. I will give a more personal review of the product when I receive my own samples next week, but meanwhile here are Joanna’s descriptions.
BRAVE is a blend of earthy tones.
Redolent of the forest floor with a heart of delicate woods and earthy mosses complemented by a fresh, citrus bouquet. Assert the complexity that’s uniquely you; alluring, charismatic and sensual; vibrant, earthy and green.
Essential oils of lemon (cleansing & uplifting), orange (insomnia & digestion) and bergamot, orange blossom, Madagascan ylang ylang, Madagascan vetiver, Australian sandalwood and Macedonian oakmoss blend to create Brave by Miessence.
Love is feminity in a bottle, a delicate bouquet of the most precious flowers of high perfumery blended with a sweet combination of powdery musk and vanilla warmth. Seduce the senses with exquisite memories. Soft, floral, and romantic.
Peace, passion, and intense romance. The warmth that fills your heart when you hear the words ‘I love you’.
Top notes – Indian frangipani and Italian mandarin
Heart notes – Egyptian jasmine, Italian orange blossom, Bulgarian damask rose, Madgascan ylang ylang
Base notes – Vanuatuan vanilla bourbon, Indian Ambrette seedLove is a gentle scent with essences that inspire nurturing and appreciating the real you.
CALM has essential oils of bergamot, (good for anxiety & depression) Egyptian geranium (anxiety & emotional extremes), French lavender (headaches & insomnia) and tonka bean, Sri Lankan clove bud (
Base notes – Australian sandalwood (stress, tension, meditation & prayer), French atlas cedarwood, (emotional release, anxiety & tension) Chinese benzoin resin (warming & soothing qualities-even on emotions) Vanuatuan vanilla bourbon (sedative, relaxant & aphrodisiac).So you can see that the little bottle of calm bestows a multitude of healing properties from a bottle of ‘perfume’.
FREE is the most citrus of the Miessence certified organic perfumes.Free is a floral and woody scent with essential oils of Italian lemon, orange and bergamot, West Indian lime, Bulgarian damask rose, Italian orange blossom, French tonka bean, Australian sandalwood, Indonesian patchouli.
This oil is perfect for a bright day when you wish to feel uplifted and sharp. Scientific tests in the US and Japan have proven beyond doubt that lemon increases concentration and helps prevent errors made by office workers. With concentration improved by lemon aromas relaxing brain waves, people under test conditions have repeatedly delivered higher-standard work with up to 50% fewer errors. This oil is therefore ideal for wearing in the office on a Monday!
Delicious: A delicious dessert of chocolate, honey and vanilla with a floral hint of sweet jasmine. A fragrant treat sexier than chocolate and yet surprisingly relaxing on a cold winter’s day. I find that Delicious was the least of my favourite when trying initially but now I LOVE Delicious.
In the Miessence Perfume Delicious you can smell:
Top notes – Italian bergamot
Heart notes – Egyptian jasmine, Tanzanian cocoa absolute and Laotian honey absolute
Base notes – Vanuatuan vanilla bourbonThe bottle is an art in itself, the depth of colours visible, the care that has gone in to preparing this perfume from the growers, processing and combination of aromas, this is a true artisan perfume.
Wild is an evening perfume that creates space to release the real you. A sweet and heady mix of oriental resins, opulent flowers, fragrant spices and amber. Dare to risk where the Orient can take you. Enchanting, sensual and exotic.
Unlock the magic of an alluring love potion. Dare to find the freedom of intimate confidence in yourself.
The Top notes- French fennel and Sri Lankan cinnamon
Heart notes – French orris root, Egyptian geranium, Bulgarian damask rose
Base notes – Chinese benzoin resin, Indonesian patchouli, Somalian myrrh, Vanuatuan vanilla bourbonOne of my absolute favorites, is this evening journey of aromas, WILD”
To enter this giveaway, click on the below link for more information on the perfumes. You will see a “subscribe to newsletter” on the left. Subscribe, and then come back and leave a comment here telling you have done so and would like to enter the giveaway .Because Joanne (who lives in Canada) feels the pain of not being able to enter “US only” giveaways, she has generously opened up this giveaway to anyone. Thanks Joanna!
This contest will end on February 9th at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be chosen via random.org, and will be announced on February 10th You must live within the United States to enter this contest. If you win, you have 48 hours to contact us once we have tried to contact you or the winner is announced.
Actual Organics is one of the generous sponsors of this site and as such I do receive a small commission for hosting giveaways and will be receiving some of my own free samples of their wonderful products. Thanks to Actual Organics for their generosity!
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Gail S.
I subscribed and now I hope I’m going to win!
I’m thrilled to find your site and to learn of these great perfumes!
Thanks!
Annie
these sound beautiful! I signed up for the newsletter from Actual Organics. I’d love to win the sampler set – thanks for having this giveaway!
Annie
Yay! I subscribed, and would love to try these. Thanks.
Jean Marie
I just subscribed to the newsletter and would like to be entered in the drawing. Using these wonderful (natural) fragrances would be like the icing on the cake of my nutrition quest. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in! Thank you so much!
iris
count me in! can’t wait for the drawing. God Bless everybody 🙂
Kiernan
I subscribed, and I would love to enter the drawing. Thanks for hosting this!
Kei Laliberte
I subscribed to Actual Organics Newsletter and want to enter the contest.
Kim S
Subscribed to Joanne’s newsletter. Thank you Joanne for offering this wonderful give away! Good luck to everyone. Be healthy and God Bless!
~ Aloha, Kim
Nicki
WOW! What a great giveaway. I’ve subscribed.
Marlene
Just signed up for the newsletter. Very good info on perfumes. I appreciate it.
Evelyn
I want to be included in the Actual Organics give away drawing.
Mistee
I’ve subscribed and would love to win a sampler pack. 🙂
Eva
I’m signed up – these look great – and I had no idea that perfume was bad for you – I knew some people are sensitive to fragrances, but not that perfume contained phthalates – learning something new every day!
Sophia A.
Hi, this is interesting info, as I am currently breastfeeding my son I have been laying off the perfumes because I was worried about it irritating him or his skin while breastfeeding, then you mentioned about studies showing it is lingering around, and found in breastmilk, wow that is something I need to be careful of, thanks for sharing, and for offering a giveaway!
thanks
Sarah Lovett
I have subscribed to the newsletter and would like to enter the giveaway.
I have been making my own essential oil perfume for years. I started out adding calendula oil to my bath water then added a few drops of sandalwood and lavender, then jasmine. I experimented with others oils, but those remain favorites. Calendula is so good for the skin!
Meredith
Just checked out the website & subscribed. Count me in for the giveaway- I’d love to win those perfume samples!
sarena
Thanks for doing this. Of course I subscribed!!
Allison
I subscribed! Looks like they have some great products – thanks for the opportunity to win this fantastic set! 🙂
Heather Gale
Oh! These perfumes sound wonderful. It does make you feel lovely to smell pretty. Thanks for the opportunity to leave a comment in hopes of trying some.
Hannah
Hi Kimi, I’ve signed up for the Miessence newsletter, please include me in the draw, I’d love to win! Thanks!
Speedmum
Hi
I have subscribed. This is the first time I think that the giveaway contest is open to Other countries. Good for me, because I live in Asia! 🙂 Thanks!
Ronnie
I subscribed. Just recently, I cleared out a bunch of old perfumes my husband gave me in years past because I no longer use regular perfume. The scent combinations sound lovely!
Rebecca
I subscribed as well. Great stuff- Thanks for putting it out there!
Sharon
Thanks for opening my eyes to the dangers of perfume! I signed up for the newsletter and would like to enter the contest.
Blessings,
Sharon
debtraveling
I am very excited to read about these perfumes! I subscribed and would love to win the samples because it is so delicious to wear a fragrance!
Kedesh
I’ve subscribed. Please place me in the drawer!
God bless,
Kedesh
Loreen
I have subscribed to the Actual Oranics newsletter and would like to join the botanical perfumes contest
judith
love this idea…..have so been looking for some “pure” fragrances sans chemicals; I miss my “feminine fragranced self”, since most of the perfumes became taboo. This sound so delicious, I’d be honoured to have an opportunity to try these delightful scents! Thank you so much for sharing these with us!
Sarah L
I subscribed and am excited about the contest! Thanks!
Jean
I subscribed and would like to enter the giveaway. I’d love to try these as regular perfumes give me a headache and I can’t use them.
Rachel J.
I subscribed to their newsletter. Am very excited about these perfumes as one of my good friends has a chemical sensitivity and regular perfumes make her very ill.
Cathy
I subscribed and was so pleased to learn about the great selection of organic products! Thanks, Kimi, you are great at opening up opportunities for our better health!
Gratefully,
Cathy
Deby
I just subscribed to the newsletter and would love to be entered in the drawing. Thanks.
Lacey
I have subscribed to Actual Organics Newsletter and would like to join the drawing. 🙂
Thank you for introducing me to such a wonderful product!
Heather Wormsley
I subscribed, and would love to enter the giveaway. Thank you, Heather 🙂
Evelyn
I subscribed to the newsletter and want to enter the giveaway 🙂
SCB
Subscribed! The Miessence toothpaste is amazing, I buy 10 at at time.
Lori
Thanks for the intro to these wonderful products! I haven’t been able to wear perfume for years because of my chemical sensitivities. I have subscribed to the Actual Oranics newsletter and would love to win the sample pack!
Lori
Nancy Wang
OK, I subscribed. These perfumes sound lovely. Thank you!
Jessica
Subscribed! They all sound lovely!
Karen R
I subscribed and would love to be entered in your drawing, thanks!
Karen
I subscribed to the newsletter and am happy you showcase products, sometimes it is hard to find them on your own. Thanks!!
rachel
I subscribed to the newsletter and would like to enter the giveaway.
Jessica Keller
It has been a long time since I’ve worn perfume because of my concern over the toxicity of commerical perfumes. I wasn’t aware there were organic perfumes. Thank you for this opportunity!
Elizabeth
How great – whether I win or not, I’m really looking forward to trying these!
Judith
I subscribed as well, and would like to enter the giveaway.
Britta
I subscribed to the newsletter and would like to enter the give-away. Thanks for hosting this.
Grace
I just subscribed and would like to enter. Thanks!
Katherine
I subscribed and hope to win these perfumes. I have been switching to all natural cleaning and hygiene because of the prevalence of harmful chemicals. I with I had known sooner.
Monica
I signed up for the newsletter and would like to enter the giveaway.