![]() Much like Russian Caravan, Tea for Two is mellow and subtle. I first recall learning of Russian Caravan from purchasing the Twinings brand blend several years ago while perusing the various teas at Cardullo's in Harvard Sq, Cambridge MA. Its name originates from the 18th century camel caravans that facilitated the transcontinental tea trade, from tea-producing areas to Russia. Russian Caravan is is a blend of oolong, keemun, and lapsang souchong teas. I am reminded of a malty, sweet, smoky cup of Russian Caravan with a dollop of honey when wearing Tea for Two. Sometimes all the beauty is just in our heads. It is a teaching moment for me, and it could be a teaching moment for you, so today's lesson is: it's absolutely possible to look at the notes, read the reviews and imagine you'll love a fragrance, and end up not understanding it at all. I'm SO glad I got to sample it a few times - and each time it was a tiny disaster for one. This is a fragrance that gets so much praise here in Basenotes, and it smells like an unpleasant mess to me. There's way too much ginger, and that ginger is not fresh nor sparkling nor spicy, it's dusty and stale and leaves a sour aftertaste in my mouth. ![]() It smells foul and bad and medicinal and unpleasantly sour on me. But the truth is I despise how it smells, and I especially hate how this smells on my skin. I know, I know, Tea For Two is beloved by many, and you, dear reader, would probably enjoy it too. It's a perfect lesson about how dangerous it is to buy unsniffed and untried fragrances. ![]() Louise Young LY46 Super Blender 2 And LY47 Super S.If I could, I would have blind bought it as I was absolutely sure I'd love it - it has cinnamon and ginger and tea after all! I am thanking all seven heavens and all seven hells that I never found it for a good price.Providence Perfume Co.- Amber Cream Body Oil.Exude Lip Gloss: Crimson And Scarlet Red.Balenciaga- Fleeting Moment (La Fuite Des Heures).Aftelier- Haute Claire (and a sample giveaway).EST Dual Emotion Eyes 02 Eye Shadow Quad.Miranda Kerr Getting All Made Up In Australia.Mona di Orio- Vanille (Les Nombres d'Or).Paula Dorf Day Dream Eye Shadow Glimmer.Chantecaille Fall 2011 Calla Lily and Violetta Lip.Lorac Color Me Couture Eye Shadow Palette.Guerlain Les Perles 08 Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eye Shadow.Rouge Bunny Rouge Sea Of Clouds Highlighting Liquid.Hakuhodo S142 and S146 Eye Shadow Brushes.Chanel Lagons 29 Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow.Le Metier de Beaute Blue Steel True Color Eye Shadow.Hakuhodo Small Yachiyo Brushes (Pointed and Purple).Giorgio Armani Gloss d'Armani Plum 600 And 601.Smashbox Soft Effects Powder Eye Liner (Aubergine).Sephora Concealer Brushes: #45 Platinum, #46 Classic.Giorgio Beverly Hills- Giorgio (vintage). ![]()
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