I am a subscriber to Scentbird. Back in March, I reviewed Scentbird, the subscription service that sends a different 30 day supply of fragrance in a distinctive glass purse-size spray tube every month for $14.95. The 30 day supply is great because it’s enough for me or for anyone I would think to decide if a scent is right for them.
Scentbird has a quiz that you can take about your preferences with regard to scent and it makes suggestions for fragrances for you to consider trying. I’ve discovered some great perfumes since I’ve become a subscriber.
You can even suspend your subscription for a month or two if you’re having a hard time deciding, or if you need to get caught up on all your perfumes, lol. If you think you’d like to subscribe, I’d be happy if you’d use my referral code: http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=255480&m=55102&u=1078265 or go through the ad in the right sidebar on the NSDB homepage.
Last week, I received a purse-size spray of Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline eau de toilette by mistake, and Scentbird generously let me keep it. It is a lovely scent but not the type of fragrance that I wear, (I’m a spicy heavy oriental scent wearer), so I thought I’d host a quickie giveaway. That way, it will find a good home.
As you may know, Bvlgari is a century-old Italian luxury jeweler and maker of fine watches and other luxury goods. Bvlgari created a collection of perfumes inspired by gem stones. This is how Sephora describes the scent: “Capturing the glowing clarity of crystal light, Omnia Crystalline illuminates, reflects, and reveals a woman’s unique radiance, her femininity, her beauty – the inexpressible, irresistible lightness of her being.”
And here’s a description from Fragrantica.com: “Omnia Crystalline is inspired by the perfection of crystal. It is delicate and gentle like the touch of flower petals. This sparkling Eau de Toilette captures the essence of frosted flowers. The top notes bring airy bamboo and exotic Asian fruit Nashi that has a very original and specific fresh aroma, similar to both apple and pear. The heart is ruled by soft and feminine notes of lotus blossom, while the base brings elegant woodsy notes. The fragrance was created by Alberto Morillas in 2005.”
Notes: Bamboo, Nashi, Lotus Flower, Balsa Wood.
Style: Airy. Radiant. Feminine.
Airy is also a good description. It is not sweet. It’s a sophisticated, sexy scent. It is described by those who wear it as “a fresh, clean scent” appropriate for all times of day or night.
GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law, open to all US NSDB readers – unless you won the recent StriVectin, butterLONDON or Skincare by Alana giveaways, then please sit this one out! The giveaway will run till Saturday, October 3 2015 at 12:00AM EDT, so the last full day is Friday, October 2.
Hopefully by now, you know the drill. You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on this blogpost about why you want to win the Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline fragrance. One entry per household. The comment is mandatory. And you must record that you did it on the Rafflecopter widget below. Extras that you can do to earn more points are:
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To recap, this giveaway is open to US residents age 18 or older. Void in states where prohibited. The winner will be selected by a random drawing via the Rafflecopter widget when the giveaway ends on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 12:00AM EDT (so the last full day is Friday, October 2) (that’s why you want to make sure you enter via the widget!), and the winner will be notified by me via email. You have 48 hours to get back to me, if not a new winner will be selected. The winner will provide me with her/his mailing address, and I will mail your prize to you as soon as possible. BTW, perfume cannot be sent by air so it will take a bit longer since it is a ground delivery. I am not responsible for loss or damage in shipping. In other words, if it’s lost or damaged in shipping, I will be sad, but there is no replacement.
Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!!
This actually sounds like *exactly* the kind of scent I’d wear! I’d love to see Scentbird for myself – maybe it’s time to subscribe!
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I think Scentbird is a novel concept and a lot of fun for fragrance lovers like me! Feel free to enter this giveaway, Nidia!!
I collect Bulgari perfumes so I have this. It’s quite strong for daytime but it’s a good transition scent from winter to spring
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I thought it was a bit strong too, but reading the reviews so many wearers find it a “light daytime” scent. I guess everyone’s nose is different!
Scentbird is seriously the most awesome service! I’m always looking to change up fragrance but this saves SO MUCH money.
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I agree! Love to try new scents and not have to buy a full bottle!
It sounds like a bright, vibrant and feminine type fragrance.
From the tiny sniff that I took, Heather, your description of Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline sounds spot on! Thank you entering and good luck 🙂
I’ve been dying to try this scent!
Oh then that’s great, Katy! I just knew I had to give this scent away to someone who would love and appreciate it. I’m stuck in my “oriental fragrance” ways. Thank you for entering and good luck!
What an amazing service. Scentbird really offers the perfect way to try out new scents without going broke!
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Exactly! So far, I’ve discovered a new favorite and I have several more to try. Scentbird said they are increasing the number of scents they will carry so that’s good news!
I would love to win because I love Bvlgari, and this sounds like the perfect scent for me. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
You’re welcome, Erin, and I’m glad you entered. I myself have never tried any scents or anything actually from Bvlgari, but I’ve heard such great things about this luxury brand. I’m glad you’re a fan! Good luck in the giveaway 🙂
I love perfume and wear it every day. Bulgari is new to me and I enjoy a strong scent which is why I want to try this Scentbird product.
I haven’t tried any scents from Bvlgari either, Mary. I took a tiny sniff of the scent, and I would describe it as strong, also sexy and sophisticated, but other devoted wearers call it “airy” or “fresh and clean”. So I guess the description is in the nose of the wearer, lol. Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
Ooooh. I love fresh, clean scents. I don’t really wear perfume because I’ve yet to find a perfume that I really, really love and can justify spending money on. This one seems like a contender, though!
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Did you enter, Brianna? Feel free to do so 🙂
The description of the scent sounds like what I would like. Right now I’m into the fresh clean scents.
I believe this is a fresh, clean scent, Michelle, so that’s why I am gifting it on to a good home since I’m a spice lover. I’m glad you entered, and good luck 🙂
I like what I have from the brand especially the one I bought for Brian. I cannot recall offhand the name but he gets compliments from women when he wears it. I have not sampled this one though. I like strong fragrances overall so this one interests me.
That’s great, Laura, that you got a Bvlgari scent for Brian, but the compliments from women — I don’t know! Is that a good thing? lol I took just the tiniest sniff and it seems strong to me, but then some devoted fans of the fragrance describe it as airy so who knows? I’d say sexy and sophisticated. But I’m glad you entered! Good luck 🙂
This scent sounds amazing! I have the Bvlgari Jasmin Noir, and I really like it! 🙂
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So far, 3 women including you have mentioned Jasmin Noir. I’m going to have to go and sniff it! Feel free to enter, Shipra 🙂
I love Scentbird I think it is such a genius idea!
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I completely agree: one of the most innovative concepts!
This sounds like a really lovely scent. The only Bvlgari perfume I have tried is Jasmine Noir and I wasn’t much of a fan.
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Like any fragrance, it depends on your body chemistry. I took the faintest sniff of this since I knew I’d be giving it away, and I know it wouldn’t mesh with my chemistry. I need those spicy scents.
I think Bvlgari makes some of the most beautiful fragrances. I love their Jasmin Noir. This one that you have in the giveaway sounds so wispy and delicate. I would love to win it!
Glad you entered, Diana! I think it has more of a presence, actually, though some of the devoted wearers describe it as airy and summery. You will have to make up your mind if you win 😉 Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
What a cool service? I must be under a rock, because I’m not familiar with it. But,I have tried Omnia Crystalline and it’s a gorgeous scent 😉
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Scentbird is only about a year old, Mandy, so it’s not surprising that you don’t know about it yet. But for fragrance lovers, it’s a fabulous concept! Glad you like Omnia Crystalline. Feel free to enter if you want to try for some moe!
How nice of them to let you keep it! This service sounds so great for a fragrance junkie like me!
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It was their error, Julie, so I guess they figured they would have to provide the return shipping and it wasn’t worth it. So I was happy and I hope someone who enters the giveaway will be happy when they get it. For a fragrance lover, Scentbird really is a fantastic service. It’s a great way to get recommendations based on your/my preferences and try a decent size sample for not a lot of money. I’m loving it!
I would love to try a dreamy, airy fragrance <3
I hope you would love it, Francine! Thank you so much for subscribing, for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
I would love to win because I adore fresh scents, and I didn’t see anything my husband would be allergic to. 😉
Oh, good, Rachel. I didn’t think to list the ingredients so I’m glad you checked first! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
If I wore fragrance I’d be all over Scentbird. You get to test what interests you without a big commitment.
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I know you can’t do scents, but yes, isn’t it the most innovative subscription concept?!
I love Scentbird! I’m a huge fragrance collector (thanks, mom!) and this is such a great service when you’re shopping for a new one!
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I agree, Babi. I’ve gotten some great recommendations from Scentbird!
I havent used Bulgari scents for a very long time but I do love them, they are strong, very winter like for me, my favorite was Blue. Thanks for this amazing giveaway, maybe I’ll win 🙂
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I hope you did enter, Norah! Since we’re headed into winter eventually, this might be just the thing. Though when I looked it up on Fragrantica.com, some wearers seemed to love it for all and any season! Good luck 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Great giveaway, sounds like a scent I would like.
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Feel free to enter!!
I want to win because I love to try new fragrances.
Isn’t it so much fun to try new scents? Thank you, Colleen, for entering, and good luck 🙂
What a great little giveaway! I think Scentbird is a great subscription, but I’m not sure this particular scent is something I would go for.
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That’s why I’m giving it away, Kristina, because I know even without trying it that it won’t work with my body chemistry. Hopefully, it will find a good home!
Although everyone’s chemistry is different and so I believe no perfume smells exactly the same on any 2 ppl, I think this sounds wonderful!! What a great way to try a fragrance I wouldn’t normally be able to afford to try.
Yes, Robin, that’s why I’m giving this away. I would hate to see it languishing in my bedroom because I know it wouldn’t suit me. I have a certain type of scent that works and I don’t stray too far from it. But this seems lovely. I’m so glad you entered. Good luck 🙂
I absolutely love Bvlgari but I haven’t worn them in forever!
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I haven’t tried any of the perfumes yet. Gotta go and have a sniff-athon one of these days
I love the name Scent Bird. it’s adorable.
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Yes, I wonder how they came up with it?
What a great giveaway! I would be all over Scentbird if the shipped here.
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I know that they want to come to Canada, Bailey. Hopefully, soon!
I love Bvlgari fragrances, and I haven’t tried a new perfume in ages. Would love to try this one!
I think I need to go and sniff a whole bunch of Bvlgari fragrances because I don’t know them at all! It is definitely fun to try something new. I’m glad you entered, Kim! Good luck 🙂
I subscribed to Scentbird about 5 months ago and it might be my favorite subscription yet
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That’s great, Lisa! So glad you’re enjoying it too. Such an innovative concept!
I’d love to win this perfume because the scents sound like something I would like. Floral scents are my favorites! Thank-you for this super fun chance. 🙂
This is not a traditional floral, Natalie, more of a fresh, clean, airy scent, but I’ll bet you’d like it anyway! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
What a fabulous giveaway!
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I really love this subscription!
So much fun, so many new fragrances to try!
I’ve tried a sample of Bvlgari before & love it but i’m a college student so I can’t afford it.
Good reason to enter, Kiera! Thank you and lots of luck 🙂
I would like to win the Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline fragrance for my friend Amanda =)
That’s wonderful, Aaron! so glad you entered and good luck 🙂
I don’t have any scents that have a fresh/clean kind of profile, I’d love to try this!
You had me at lotus flower! This fragrance sounds beautiful.
I would love to win this because I really like many of the Bvlgari perfume scents. I would love to try this one and see how it wears on me.
I really need to sniff or try out some of the rest of the Bvlgari fragrances since so many of the commenters including you, Marnie, are saying how nice they are! Thank you for entering this giveaway and good luck!!