Have you heard of the Famous Crazy Sticks? Crazy Sticks are solid perfumes in a variety of collections and scents made by crazy libellule and the poppies, a Parisian company founded by super-sophisticated Isabelle Masson – Mandonnaud. This solid fragrance is travel friendly and because they’re solid, they shouldn’t get confiscated by the TSA.
On my last trip that required air travel, I tested a scent from the ShanghaiJava Collection. I breezed through security without even placing this product in my little clear baggie of liquids. Plus, the 0.17 oz size barely took up room in my Tom Bihn Smart Alec backpack. Each night for dinner during my trip, I felt confident (and even a bit sensual) wearing Blue Orchidée, especially after reading the company’s website description:
“A fascinating, bewitching elegance taking possession of the air… She adorns her skin with a man’s shirt, and wears a blue orchid at her waist. Simultaneously, she he exudes freedom and discipline… under the gaze of men and women alike, she tugs at the strings of our senses...”
If that doesn’t make a woman feel sexy, I don’t know what will! I especially love how the website displays an olfactory circle for each product, letting the consumer see all the scents contained in each parfum. My choice of Blue Orchidée contains essence of ylang ylang, bergamot, bitter orange, jasmine, and hints of rose, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, and tangerine. Put together in a tiny stick and you get seduction!
Do you know what makes this scented product even better? The fact that it comes in an ecological carboard case, lasts 269 applications, and contains no parabens, no coloring agents, and no alcohol (plus affordable). Don’t worry about having to travel all the way to Paris to get your hands on this fantastic item, the Collection ShanghaiJava is available on some Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com, BeautyHabit.com, B-Glowing.com, and Amazon.com. Each Crazy Stick has a suggested retail price of $18. Don’t buy just one because they are compatible with other Crazy Sticks in the Collection ShanghaiJava.
Want to win one to try out for yourself? Just visit crazylibellule and the poppies website and leave a comment with the scent you would choose for yourself. And just because I’m feeling postal charges generous this holiday season, this contest is open to anyone worldwide. Contest ends Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:59pm CST with winner being announce on this site sometime the next day.
Be sure to follow crazy libellule and the poppies on Facebook and Twitter. Special thanks to the company for providing product for review and giveaway.
Winner Update: Congratulations to John Rasmussen who likes to surprise his girlfriend with things like this.
I like solid perfumes for travel, but usually have a had time finding them, or one that I like. And when I do find one I like, I seem to have difficulty finding it a second time.
Fun site. I especially liked trying the “Olfactory selector”, which matched individual scents that appealed to me to suggestions of perfumes I might like. Accordingly, Ananas Imperial sounds good to me
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They got one that smells like Boss No 1? If so, I’m there!
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I would love to try the Vanilla Ganache scent. Thanks so much.
I like surprising my girlfriend with things like this.
I would choose ylang
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Very interesting. The Jeanne Voyage sounds perfect for me.
Mmm I like the sound of that Jasmine & Rose best – shame we cant get a waft of each scent across the internet – maybe they’ll find a way one day.
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A lot of those scents have too many things I don’t like but I did find one that would probably suit me and it was Tamara Charleston.
I like Chère Louise
I’d choose the vanilla pom d’amour
There are so many to choose from! I’d love to try Vanilla Sucre Glace.
I’d love to try the Encens Mystic.
The Vanilla Ganache sounds great. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
I like the Vanilla Orangette scent the most.
I would choose the Vanilla Sucre Glace. Great giveaway, thanks!
All of the scents sound awesome. I love the packaging I think I would want to try In Love scent.
I think I’d like Collection Shanghaïjava’s Lilas Spiritual.
I would like to try On Cloud Nine-the scent should be lovely.
I would choose Vanilla Pom d’Amour–I love anything vanilla! Thanks for the chance to win.
The Vanilla Orangette scent works for me!
I think I would like “De bon matin…I love the descriptions for each scent, almost like you are a voyeur!
I’d like to try the Lilas Spiritual scent.
I would choose the Vanilla Sucre Glace solid perfume.
Ecological packaging, organic ingredients plus travel-friendly – put me down for the Love scent.
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I think I would choose the Vanilla Fruit Sorbet scent.
I’d love to try the Vanilla Ganache scent.
Thank you.
I would like the Vanilla Ganache scent, that sounds very interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d choose ylang.
I’d chose Vanilla Lemon Pie.
So many options.
I would love to try the Rose à Saïgon. I love solid perfumes because I’m clumsy and tend to drop bottles. Not so good.
I’d choose Vanilla Fruit Sorbet.
Vanilla Ganache sounds lovely!
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I love trying new perfumes and solid ones are my favorite. I enjoyed reading about each scent. I would like to try “Ananas Impérial “with Pineapple and Grapefruit . I think that “Hommage à Gabrielle”sounds intriguing too!!
I like the sound of Vanilla Ganache
I’d love to try the Encens Mystic.
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I would love to try Joséphine Jonquille.
I too use non-liquid perfumes when I travel. I have fallen in love with the perfume balms that FRESH stores sell. Thanks for letting me know about more!
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Please let me know if you have one for Eternity perfume,its what i use and i would happy if there is a sample of that.I usually travel a lot and find it difficult to carry the whole bottle of perfume.If i get this,it will do me good.Thanks for the blog.
This is the first time that I see a solid perfume. I wonder how long will the scent last and how to apply it to your skin. I would like to try this, I am intrigue by its unique design and concept. Definitely it will not be confiscated in the airport.
Hi,I enjoyed the read. Regards for this post. Thank you!.