Saturday, September 4, 2010

New Fall Scents are Here!

Apple Jack & Peel: An irresistible scent of apples and oranges blended together with the warm aromatic spices of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger. The base is a rich long lasting vanilla.
Apple & Maple Bourbon An intoxicating blend of fresh Macintosh apples with woody undertones and cinnamon
Arabian Sandalwood: This moderate, woodsy sandalwood is softened with delicate florals
Amber & Vanilla: A sensual soft blend of amber and vanilla
Candy Corn: Smells just like that favorite childhood treat!
Carmel Apple: The tart crispness of apple layered with the rich, creaminess of caramel.
Chai Tea: Warm and uplifting, composed of green tea, lemon, peppermint leaves and white amber. Smells just like the coffeehouse blend
Chocolate Biscotti In Italy, biscotti refers to a twice baked biscuit that is traditionally almond flavored. They're delicious, but as Americans we like to make them our own. Our fragrance retains the almond and biscuit notes of the original, but adds mouth-watering chocolate to create a unique fragrance you're sure to love.
Coeur De Vahine (Type) Notes of: bergamot, orange. Peach and passionfruit. Middle notes of cinnamon, rose, Jasmine, Tahitian opuhi petals, with a drydown of vanilla pods, sandalwood and musk.
Mango Apple (Gain Type) A delicious blend of apple, subtle hints of rose petals with a top note of sweet mango juices. Fruity and clean
Milk & Honey: Creamy, fresh white scent and sweet honey straight from the comb.
Orange Spice Juicy, sweet oranges with cinnamon and cloves. Like spices simmering on the stove, with fresh-squeeze oranges alongside.
Pear & Redwood: Top notes of pear and a hint of raspberry are blended with mid notes of osmanthus, vanilla, cinnamon, and clove, on a base of redwood, cedarwood, sandalwood, and light musk to create this unique aroma.
Pumpkin: The robust, creamy spice of pumpkin conjures images of hay rides through a pumpkin patch
Peach Cobbler: Sweet peaches, spices, and a hint of spice and that wonderful, buttery crumble topping.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake: The aroma of creamy pumpkin pie filling rich, freshly baked yellow cake, melted butter, pecans, and hints of spice.
Pumpkin Pie Paradise Blend of spicy cinnamon, rich, creamy vanilla icing and mouth watering brown sugar. BBW type.
Vanilla Hazelnut: A mouthwatering blend of toasted hazelnuts and creamy vanilla. Reminiscent of Coffeemate hazelnut creamer.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Vacation

I will be on vacation until August 19th. In the meantime, check out the sale! 25%-60% on all orders placed while I am away! Keep referring your friends to Facebook. Contest winner will be announce on Aug 21st and new Fall scents will be arriving soon!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New Scents!

Violet Musk: Rich floral tones of lavender and wood violet surrounded by a romantic, musk, so soft and feminine!

Abercrombie & Fitch Women (Type) Top notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose accented with base notes of Musk and Sandalwood.

Ed Hardy Women(Type) An explosion of fruits opens the accent including Mango, Wild Strawberries and Ruby Red Grapefruit. Freesia Petals, Watery Muguet, and Linden Blossom merge into a background of warm amber musk and Tonka Bean.

Boysenberry: A grapey, sweeter berry fragrance.

Vera Wang Princess (Type): Smells just like the original!

Shampure de Luxe (Type): Compare to Aveda. Soft rose petals, surrounded by lavender, ylang ylang, jasmine and bergamot infused with patchouli

White Linen (Type) Cool and crisp as linen, with jasmine, moss and white florals with a touch of berries.

Vanille Extraordinaire: Compare to Laurence Dumont Vanille Orientale. Lush, tropical Orchid, white musk, tropical fruits, spices and of course the delicious vanilla drydown.

Juicy Couture (Type): Lovers of fresh, modern fruity-florals will love our re-creation of this top-selling designer fragrance. Top notes of watermelon, mandarin, and passionfruit lead to a flowery green middle of marigold, crushed leaves, water hyacinth, and tuberose absolute, atop a sweet bed of creme brulee, vanilla, precious woods, and patchouli.

Aloe & Green Tea: Cool soothing aloe vera with a zest of herbal green tea

Jessica Parker Lovely (Type) soft, powdery, discrete and very intimate, it's typically announced as 'silky white amber'. It opens with soft citrusy (nectarine and bergamot) and woodsy (rosewood) notes with a touch of lavender, which is very discrete and not at all sharp. The fragrance further develops with the notes of white narcissus, orchid and patchouli. The base unites white amber, cedar, woodsy notes and white musk

Awapuhi Seaberry Enjoy the hint of floral, melon and berries on top of a fresh tropical ocean breeze.

Black Orchid & Vanille: exotic orchids with complex green notes and sweet smooth vanilla

Blackberry Vanilla: a beautiful blend of delicious blackberries and rich vanilla

Amber Rose: The warmth of amber with delicate overlay of tea rose. A beautiful blend of mystery and romance

Vetiver This exotic fragrance, the essence from a grass native to India, is known for its soothing, relaxing properties and yields an interestingly clean, nutty base note.

Violet: Soft, feminine and delicate a light daytime scent. A lovely floral but not headach inducing for those who are sensitive. Perfect for the office

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Additional Uses For After 5 Fragrance Roll Ons

Because uncut fragrance oils can be harmful to skin and also because they often do not smell best undiluted, they must be cut with a skin friendly addidive. There are several different bases that can be mixed with fragrance oils to create a perfume. The most popluar bases are pefumer's alcohol, cyclomethicone, and jojoba oil. I have chosen to use jojoba oil for my After 5 Roll Ons because it is the most versatile. At Cherry City, I really strive to create mulitple use products so check out the list below to see some of the many things you can do with your After 5's besides just scent yourself.

*Pour some in jacuzzi
*Mix some with cornstarch and make a body powder
*On a tent when camping
*On silk flowers
*Add some to your bath water
*On an artificial Christmas tree
*Mix with sugar and olive oil and make a body scrub
*On a love note
*On a bed headboard
*In a gym bag
*Refresh potpourri or an old sachet
*Add to holiday ornaments
*Add some to a gift package bow
*Under trash can liners
*Moisten a cotton ball and add to your vaccuum cleaner bag
*Use on a paper towel and tuck inside stored shoes or blankets
*Add to lingerie wash water
*Hide some in a linen closet
*Add to plain lotion
*A few drops on your pillow
*Dab on some cotton balls and keep under the seat of your car
*A little on a sunny window sill
*On a hanky in your purse or suitcase
*Mix with oil for a massage
*Freshen your bathroom by dabbing a few drops on the cardboard TP roll
*Keep refrigerator odors at bay by dabbing some on a sponge and storing inside.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Gimme Some Sugar...Vegan Sugar!

A few people have asked me why I use the term "vegan sugar" on my product discriptions for my Sugar Shea Scrubs. "Isn't all sugar vegan?" They want to know. The simple answer is no. The complicated answer is that it is difficult to tell if it is vegan sugar or not, but it more likely is not.

About half of the white sugar manufactured in the US is beet sugar and the other half is cane sugar. The bleaching process for cane sugar is done using a charcoal activation system which may be of animal, vegetable or mineral origin. Over half of the refineries use animal bone char as their charcol. This process is never necessary for beet sugar. All beet sugar is vegan.

Adding to the complication is the labeling process. Why not just use beet sugar? It usually impossible for the consumer to descern beet sugar from cane sugar because often the ingredients simply say "sugar." It is not required that manufacturers specify where it comes from or how it is processed.

Because I label my products vegan, I have chosen to not use any cane sugar unless it is raw. This is why my scrubs are made with turbinado sugar which has not been bleached. The result is a coarse, long lasting and lightly foaming scrub with excellent exfoliation properties that is proudly 100% cruelty free.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Updated Scent List

Absolutely Apple: Fresh, sweet apples, with the slightest tangy crunch
Absolutely Vanilla (compare to Vanilla Absolute by Montale): Gorgeous, upscale vanilla at it’s finest. This sweet vanilla includes notes of vanilla bean, cinnamon, clove, and ends on a wood base.
Amaretto: Smells just like the liquor. Sweet almondy syrup with a touch of alcohol fragrance
Amazed: (compare to Amazing Grace Philosophy Brand): Soft white floral on a bed of musk, this is a delicate, feminine fragrance.
Amber Essence: This is true Amber imported from India (Note: we cannot guarantee this is vegan as traditional amber resin sometimes has beeswax in it and our supplier cannot confirm if this version does or does not. It is vegetarian, but not confirmed vegan)
Amber Morning Sensual, seductive, alluring blend of smoky black cherry, Creme Anglaise, and sandalwood, with a smooth dry down of warming, sensual amber and an Egyptian Musk end note. The slightest hint of vanilla bean anchors the musk note to soften the impact and entice you to take another sniff! Beloved by both men and women!
Ambrosia: A fresh powerful citrus accord loaded with grapefruit oil, with a light touch of green.
Apple Martini: Candied green apple with a rock candy stirring stick. A sweet and punch-y fragrance
Apricot: Sun-kissed, juicy fragrance of the summer fruit. Not too sweet, this is a nice, light scent.
Apricot and Fig: Rich, ripe late season fig with sweet summer apricot notes.
Apricot Chamomile: Sweet apricot with soothing chamomile create a scent bursting with yummy ripe fruits that revive the body and spirit.
*Apricot Champagne: You can smell the fizz in this blend of sweet apricots and bubbly Champagne, Cheers!
Angel Food Cake (compare to Tutti Dulce) smells just like fluffy sweet angel food cake
Asian Amber: A calming yet potent blend of earthy amber and exotic Asian herbs. A green, masculine scent
Baies Fouettes: Delicious assorted ripe berries with hints of coconut topped with fresh whipped cream
Banana: straight up banana
*Banana Cupcakes: sweet fluffy vanilla cupcakes with banana frosting. No notes of nut.
Banana Cream Pie: Creamy banana pudding on a light baked crust, topped with whipped cream.
Basil & Herb: The aroma of a lush herb garden ready for harvest! A potent yet soothing union of fresh basil, sage and tomato leaf. A 'true to life' fragrance you must experience.
Bergamot and Coriander: A fruity delight of bergamot and refreshing, juicy, pink and white grapefruits. The fragrance is completed with coriander seed. Comparable to the Bath & Body Works version.
Berry Crazy: Berries, berries and more berries. This is the berriest berry you will ever smell. If you like fruity scents, this one is for you!
Betsey Johnson TYPE: This fruity floriental is a perfect day or evening scent. Notes of Amber, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Freesia, Musk, Pear, Red apple, Praline
Birthday Cake: The perfect blend of moist white cake and hurt-your-teeth sweet butter cream vanilla frosting! If you close your eyes and concentrate, you can 'almost' smell the little candy sprinkles. This has that thick, rich Butter cream frosting to set it apart and give you "Cake in a bottle"!
Black Tie Affair: This is a sultry yet clean masculine fragrance. Hints of citrus mingled with a clean soft musk at the very base.
Blackberry: Plump, juicy berries fresh off the berry bush. Very light scent, not overtly sweet.
Blackberry Sage: sun-ripened blackberries and hints of sage.
Blackberry Tea: Just delicious! Spicy black tea with fruity sweet tart wild blackberries
Black Cherry: This one smells just like cherry lifesavors!
Black Currant and Nectarine: Sun ripened nectarines infused with the crisp tanginess of black currant berries (Heavier on the black currant than the nectarine)
Black Tea: Fresh, clean scent of black tea with no honey or lemon notes. Great unisex scent
Brown Sugar: Imaging opening a container of rich brown sugar and taking a big whiff…this is it!
Bubble Gum Remember that bright pink bubble gum from childhood - the one with the sweet, tempting smell? This is it…nostalgia in a bottle!
Buttercream Frosting: Whipped sweet buttercream frosting with light vanilla undertones
Butter Rum: Smells like butter rum candy, the rum note is very light
Butterscotch: Just like Butterscotch candy!
Cake Batter: Remember liking the bowl as a kid? Thinking that the batter is even better than the baked cake? Well now you can have it all to yourself. This smells just like a dripping beater, and calorie free!
Caribbean Guava & Fig: This sweet and tangy delight is so fruity and scrumptious; you won’t want to take your nose out of the bottle.
Carrot Cake: Smells exactly like carrot cake, right down to the sweet cream cheese frosting!
Cedarwood: This clean smelling, balsamic oil has a soft, woody smell and has a faint undertone of sandalwood.
Champagne: Perfect for that special occasion. Smells just like champagne or the fizzy bubbles in ginger ale.
Channel #5 TYPE: Our take on this timeless fragrance
Cherry Colota: A wonderful balance of rich coconut with a hint of cherry. Very re-freshing.
Cherry Lemonade: Tart lemons with sugar and fresh ripe cherries this refreshing scent will quench your thirst with one sniff
Cherry Meringue Bites: Creamy meringue puffs sweetened with maraschino cherries
Chocolate: Rich, delicious chocolate
Chypre Rose: (pronounced ShEEp-er Rose) is a dark and mysterious oriental rose. Very strong, Chypre Rose is a blend of oakmoss, lavender, mococcan rose, sweet tuberose, hints of patchouli & amber, and a powder finish.
Cinnabun: Rich butter, gooey rolls, with cinnamon swimming in caramelized sugar, and a hint of frosting.
Cioccolato Ambrato Romantic, intriguing notes of pineapples, berries, honey, patchouli, jasmine, bottom notes of musk, sweetened by amber and vanilla. If you like Bath & Body Works Chocolate Amber, you will love this.
Citron et Fleur: Complex and intriguing notes of fresh citrus on a soft floral-woody background
Citron Red Currant: If you are generally a big Red Currant fan, you will love this intense, complex, multi-layered fragrance! If you like Red Currant & Thyme, give this one a sniff. There isn't an overwhelming citrus note, just a bit of juicy peel that sails alongside the citron.
Clean Laundry: Who doesn’t love the smell of warm, fresh from the dryer laundry?
Coco Channel Mademoiselle TYPE: this version is lighter than the original, but notes are similar
Coconut: this is a true coconut scent, smells like a cracked open coconut, not suntan lotion.
Coconut Banana: ripe bananas and milky coconut
*Coconut Cupcakes: Moist, fluffy white cupcakes with coconut. No almond note.
Coconut Lime: The ultimate Summer refresher - zesty lime and creamy coconut make this classic scent irresistible.
*Coconut Madagascar: Coconut mixed with complex, sophisticated Madagascar vanilla a true tropical delight!

Cola: Just like your favorite drink (well, okay, your favorite non-alcoholic drink). Complete with the fizz
Cool Citrus Basil: (BBW Type) A cool, refreshing, unisex blend of citrus and herbs: sweet basil, lime and wild mint blend with geranium, linden blossom and cyclamen.
Country Berry Hotcakes: Just like mouth watering, buttery hotcakes with just the right amount of country berries and lightly drizzled with syrup. Yummy!
Cotton Blossom: The top note is a watery fresh blend accented with citrus bergamot and lemon. The heart has refreshing green nuances with hawthorn, white lily and mimosa. The undertone is a soft amber musk.
Cotton Candy: Luscious pink clouds of sticky cotton candy!
Coquette: Compare “Coquette Tropique” by Monyette Paris® [brand] to our interpretation which captures notes of Polynesian isles: citrus, vanilla, hibiscus, island gardenia and rich, sweet plumeria
Cucumber Melon: The clean, invigorating scent of cucumber mixed with sweet, juicy melon.
Cucumber Mint: A soft mint, not at all medicinal – like the sprigs you’ll find on a Mint Julep with a soft fruity top note, paired with clean, fresh cucumber.
Cupcake A deliciously decadent, moist white cupcake covered in rich, smooth buttercream frosting. You can't resist this one - ooh la la!
Crème Brulee: Sweet warm cream with caramelized sugar on top.
Darlin’ Baby: Whenever I sniff this, my ovaries dance. This is a true baby powder smell.
Darlin’ Clementine: True light citrus scent, with slight green notes
Downy Fresh: Like fresh, clean, laundry
Divine Vanilla Spirit This is a heady, sexy vanilla, not cloying or sweet. Notes are vanilla, spices, benzoin, frankincense, cedar, pink pepper, bergamot, Bulgarian rose and ylang ylang.
Dragon’s Blood: This mysterious, alluring blend is difficult to describe. It begins with warm notes of amber, incense, Madagascar vanilla and patchouli, and is lightened up with romantic notes such as rose, jasmine and lilac. Finally, our sensual, deep blend is topped off with the tangy, citrus touches of blood orange and grapefruit.
English Tea Rose Imagine your aunt’s rose garden – lush, redolent, and full of the classic scent of tea rose
Fig Tree: We've got a couple of fig fragrances, but this is our favorite. It's a little earthy, a little clean, slightly sweet - very sophisticated – delicious unisex scent
Fig Forest: Fresh Figs with a hint of floral and a musky background. Sweetly Sophisticated
Flaming Black Russian: Sharp coffee liquor top note a whisper of vodka, cream and a lingering bottom note of spice
Flapper Girl: If I lived during the roaring 20’s I am sure I would have been a rebellious flapper: This scent has all the makings of a fine vintage perfume: Hints of exotic spices, mingles with a touch of sweet
Fresh Ginger Lime: (BBW Type) A crisp, fruity blend of ginger, limes, oranges and apples.
Fresh Linen: A fresh, soft, powdery fragrance with delicate floral and citrus notes.
Fresh Vanilla: Compare our fragrance to Bath & Body Works Fresh Vanilla.
Fruit Salad: More fruit, less sugar. This is a nice blend of citrus and melons with a touch of pineapple.
Fruit Slices: A mouthwatering array of candied citrus fruits of grapefruit. Smells just like the candies!
Heaven If clear, blue sky had a fragrance all its own, Heaven would be it. A good clean and light unisex scent. If you like Gap Heaven, you will love our version
Ginger Verbena Fresh ginger, stimulating lemon and ripe grapefruit create this wonderful fragrance.
Gingerale & Lemon: If you like Ginger Fish (Primal Elements Type), you will love this fresh and hip scent! Sparkly with top notes of Lime and Lemon, followed by ginger and fruit notes and a dry down of Musk.
Glazed Pears: warm, juicy pears with hints of sugar and spice
Guava A sweet, musky fruit with creamy overtones. This is a creamy tropical delight.
Green Tea & Ginger: Strong, straight up green tea. Wonderfully herbal, sweetened with ginger.
Green Tea and Lemongrass: This bright and natural smelling citrus begins with a top note of orange Valencia, bergamot tea and plum wine. The heart combines jasmine, violet, lavender and orange flowers. The dry down is a clean citrus musk.
Honey Pear and Praline A very nice mix of Anjou Pear, Honey, Caramel, Pralines Inner &Vanilla Musk
Inner Bliss: This fragrance starts off with a hint of mellow woody notes mingling with herbal freshness. If you like upscale spa scents, you will love this!
Island Goddess Cupcake: Delicious cupcake with hints of pineapple, coconut mixed with a splash of rum and baked in a sweet, buttery vanilla cake…fit for a goddess.
Japanese Pear & Ginseng: A fabulous, sparkling, Far-East fusion of green Japanese pear with bold, red ginseng. This oil is definitely a "clean & fresh" scent that carries notes of peach blossom, amber and a dry-down of musky vanilla reminiscent of a pampering day at a trendy, upscale spa.
Jelly Doughnut: Smells just like a jelly doughnut, how do they do that?! Sugar, Fried Dough, Sweet Vanilla, Sweet Strawberry

Juicy Baby: Juicy, ruby red grapefruit with a hint of sugar sprinkled on top!
Himalayan Bamboo: A complex mix of bamboo foliage and rich green florals. The subtlety of this fragrance is calming, not overwhelming.
Hunter’s Moon: This masculine scent has notes of exotic woods, oakmoss, hints of fresh lime and soft undertones of floral rose and cyclamen.
Hydrangea: Hydrangea flowers are particularly common to the Azores Islands near Portugal, our fragrance carries a subtle and sweet aroma with a hint of spice that makes this delicate floral spot on for the flower.
Ile Flottane: A shimmering meringue baked and surrounded by creamy pistachio custard.

Island Getaway This scent will take you to that tropical retreat that holds so many memories for you…freshly peeled peaches, cream and coconut ending with a soft creamy background and delicate hint of musk. Similar to the popular Lush fragrance.
Kettle Corn: This novelty scent will make you wonder where the ferris wheel and cotton candy are hiding…smells like buttery popcorn with a hint of sugar.
Kudzu Blossom: An uplifting light fruity combination of fresh ripe strawberries and grapes with floral undertones of jasmine and rose petals.
Kiwi: The green, fresh fruit – mild, smooth and a little tart.
Kumquat: Clean, fresh, purple (think pomegranate, berry…) with notes of green.
Lavender: An enchanting meadow fringed with springs of lavender.
Lavender Cucumber Sage: This fresh herb bouquet begins with a top note of green cucumber and very light touch of sage. Mid notes are wild lavender, white lilies, chamomile, violet and Bois de rose. The base is a clean long lasting musk with accents of cedar and rose. Crispy and summery.
*Lavender Lilac: A perfect blend of lavenders and lilacs
Lemon Lavender: Our version of the popular Yankee Candle scent. A beautiful blend of lemon, French lavender, with geranium, rose and eucalyptus oil on a base of cedarwood and vanilla.
Lavender Vanilla: A perfect balance of herbal lavender and calming vanilla.
Lemon, Lemon, Lemon: This citrus delight is so tangy and fresh
Lemonade: Tart lemons with sugar – this refreshing scent will quench your thirst just inhaling it!
Lilac: This one is so nostalgic, like coming home up the lilac scented driveway. A true, pure lilac scent.
Lime Sherbet: Luscious Lime! Soothe your senses and refresh your soul with this sweet, tangy fragrance. You'll love this effervescent aroma of a delicious, cool lime sherbet.
*Lime Pink Sugar: Sweet Pink Sugar and tart lime
Lime Sugar Drops (compare to Lime Sugar by Arrogance Mix) Sparkling top notes of zesty fresh squeezed lime mingling with sweet syrupy sugar notes…delicious!
*Lemon Coconut Bars: Tangy-sweet confections of lemon and coconut baked goodness.

Lemon Sugar & Candied Violets: Amazing! This scent is true to it’s name. Hints of lemon sugar with sweet sticky notes of candied violets and a touch of perfume to give it an added upscale note.
Lollipop Rollercoaster: Let your sweet tooth take an exhilarating ride with this sticky-sweet fragrance! Up, down, and all around! This fragrance is packed with the sweet goodness of cherries, strawberries and mixed berries. Mouthwatering and fun!
Love Spell: Our version of the Victoria's Secret classic. Dazzling top notes of grapefruit, orange and fresh ozone. Mid notes include melon, apple and kiwi. Nuances of jasmine at the base.
Mai Tai Twist: Why yes, I would love another…our version of a fruity, tropical Mai Tai. Top notes of papaya and mango juice followed by hints of sweet pineapple and exotic start fruit. Sorry, cabana boy not included.
Mango Mandarin: A unique blend of freshly sliced mandarin oranges and tangerines with clean base notes of ripe mangos. Fresh, clean and tangy!
Margarita Lime: Deliciously tart and sweet, Margarita prepares you for some good times! Served with a side of lime
Marshmallow: sticky gooey, tooth achingly good! No toasted notes in this, just straight up marshmallow.
Masquerade Ball: Enchanting and exhilarating as a night at the ball. Soft hints of night bloom in the air beckon to you. This mysterious fragrance begins with a warm citrus bouquet with a hint of black pepper middle notes swirling into a sweet floral accord.
Meadow: Like a walk on a sunny day, our Meadow fragrance captures the essence of summer florals and the fresh aroma of freshly cut grass. And with a hint of orange and sandalwood, it's a natural scent you'll love any time of the year.
Mellon Balls: Juicy fresh cut melons mingled with slices of summer cucumbers. Even if you are not a cucumber melon fan, give this one a try…you’ll be surprised!
Mediterranean Fig: Top note of green apple, strawberry, melon and fig. The heart is a fresh green floral with lily, rosewood jasmine and violet. The base is a rich woody bouquet with oak moss and velvety cashmere.
Milady Gwynnevere: A lovely fragrance fit for a queen! This is what the beautiful queen must have had in her boudoir. This fragrance begins with the soft note of rose, middle notes of a soft floral and ending with a sultry musk
Midnight Pomegranate (BBW type): Notes of pomegranate, citrus, dewberry, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and patchouli.
Mandarin Clove: A sweet, powerful spice with bottom notes of clove wood. This scent is a flawless spice with no perfume or green tones.
Mandarin Mimosa: The top sparkles with crisp dew fruit, mandarin oranges, tangerines and sweet berries. The heart combines a medley of pineapple, mimosa blossoms, peaches, plums, fruity jasmine and soft lavender. The base is a beautiful lily and vanilla.
Mango Peach Salsa: A magnificent blend of fruity freshness. Indulge in the bursting aromas of island mango, citrus lime, and fresh peach. Hints of chile and cilantro add pizazz to this delectable salsa. Refreshing, energizing, and invigorating!
Mimosa Legendary for its soothing effect, mimosa is a floral as delicate as the appearance of the pink flower itself.
Moon Lake Musk: A deep yet balanced musk that is well suited for either masculine or feminine products. Notes of fern add to the musk flower and woody base notes.
Narcisco Rodriguez TYPE: Lighter than the original, but notes are similar: Pink Chypre, Pink Floral, Voluptuous Woods, Soft Amber, Sheer Chypre, Flower Honey, Amber Light.
Papaya Juicy and sweet, resembling ripe cantaloupe, but with a hint of musk
*Papaya Madagascar: Papaya sweetened with rich, bold Madagascar Vanilla
Pearberry: Fruity blend with pear, pineapple, melon and raspberry.

Pear Tranquility: This is an upscale spa scent. Pears so fresh you will swear you have juice dripping down your chin infused with the slightest hint of spice to add some mystery.
Persian Limewood: This lively blend is at once invigorating and refreshing, opening with crisp persian limes, herbal verbena, and a spicy coriander. Light notes of woody cypress tips lend a sweetness and depth. Persian Limewoods is gregarious in nature without being too masculine, making it a great unisex scent.
Pink Peppercorn: A beautiful blend of sweet and tropical Hawaiian Flowers.
Pink Sugar: The much-sought-after duplication of Pink Sugar, Aquolina's runaway hit perfume! Top notes of smooth Jamaican vanilla and caramel are chased by Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig leaves, Licorice, Strawberry Candy, Barbe-a-Papa, and musk with a dry down of Lily of the Valley, rich woods, and delicate powder. This is a very complex fragrance, at once childlike, playful, and mischievous.... with a touch of irresistible romance.
*Pink Coconuts: Classic Pink Sugar blended with coconut
*Pink Cupcakes: Cupcakes baked with classic Pink Sugar
*Pink Sugared Apricots: Apricots dipped in Pink Sugar
Pizzelle: Italian waffle cookies, if you like waffle cones, you will love this!
Pomegranate Fig: An citrus blend of freshly-picked oranges and lemons with a background of fresh musk and smooth woody notes. A complex unisex scent.
Pink Grapefruit: Tangy grapefruit without the bitterness.
Pleasures TYPE: Our version of Estee Lauder’s Pleasures
Plumeria: The sweet fragrance of Hawaiian plumeria is reminiscent of a tropical retreat. Islanders often string these delicate blossoms into festive flower lei to celebrate special occasions, or frequently wear a single blossom in their hair.
Pomegranate & Pear: has a vibrant, engaging character. A perfect balance between pears and pomegranates.
Purple Haze: Sweet, musky blend of violet sugar, soft vanilla musk and hints of Chambord. Sophisticated and feminine
Raspberry: like juicy, sweet-tart raspberries
Raspberry Patchouli: Deep earthy and musk notes of patchouli blended with sweet ripe raspberries. A great unisex scent.
Rootbeer Float: Frosty rootbeer with creamy vanilla ice cream
Sandalwood Amber: is a sensual melody of soft amber and exotic sandalwood blended to perfection. This perfectly balanced by musk is a rich fragrance with a gentle sweetness.
Sage and Pomegranate: A vibrant green floral with botanical sage, sweet pomegranate and tropical ferns.
Sangria White Peach: This sparkling fragrance is a wonderful blend of red wine with slices of ripe peach and juicy orange
Sea Mist: Imagine your first breath of ocean air, fresh, clean, soothing yet invigorating.
Serengeti Sunset: This sultry scent speaks of sophistication, romance, and elegance. It's a surprisingly light and warm fragrance made from a perfect blend of exotic florals, sweet Papaya, juicy Pomegranate, Vanilla, spices, and touched with a hint of seductive musk. Heavier on the fruit than the florals.
Sex On The Beach: A festive mix reminiscent of the tropics and, of course, the popular drink! Creamy coconut, bold pineapple, fresh honeydew melon, and touched with a splash of tart cranberry.
Snickerdoodle Cookie: sweet sugar cookie dough wrapped in vanilla, rolled in sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon.
Southern Pecan Pie: A fragrance that smells as scrumptious as it sounds! It's an amazing duplicate of the mouthwatering classic dessert of the American South. You can almost taste the creamy butter, Georgia pecans, and real whipped cream.
Sugared Lemon Cookies: if you like Slatkin & Co’s Sugared Pixi Dust, you will love our version. Sweet delicious treats with lemon, raspberry and vanilla sugar with the slight hint of cookies.
Sugared Shortbread: Buttery brown sugar, mixed with vanilla, and sugar cookie
Summer Sorbet: Fresh, clean fruity blend of tangerine, orange, peach, watermelon, with a top note of strawberry.
Sun Shower: Smells like summer! Top notes of lily and citrus supported by a clean powdery base. If you like clean laundry detergent scents, you will love this!
Sundance A powerful Apricot. Sweet as can be.
Sticky Sweet Candy: Our version of Victoria’s Secret Candy, Baby. Pineapple, mango, papaya are blended with a base of creamy coconut for exotic appeal. This tropical treat is surrounded by a cloud of vanilla.
Stress Relief: Get instant relief with this superbly balanced, calming blend of Lavender and Sage, touched with a hint of Peppermint and Star Anise. A lovely, soft scent that quiets the mind and invigorates the spirit.
Sweet Honey Rose A honey sweet floral with rose & geranium top notes, a middle note of tuberose, and a musky, vanilla-honey base note. Sweet, complex and inviting.
Sweet Pea and Vanilla: An English garden that captures the very essence of sweet and floral elegance. Light and airy, with just a hint of vanilla.
*Tahitian Wedding Cake: Sweet traditional wedding cake with papaya, coconut and banana
Thai-Coco Martini: “Thai-Tini” by L'Artisan Parfumeur® [brand], to our interpretation “Thai Coco Martini.” This is a delicious, lush, and exotic blend of the islands with hints of lemongrass and delicious vanilla
Tibetan Black Tea If you're looking for a warm, elegant, heady masculine scent, look no further! This robust, spicy fragrance is made from the slightly smoky smelling Tibetan Black Tea intensified by the woody base notes of dry coniferous trees. Welcome wisps of delicate white floral and herbal notes make this earthy scent mystical and exotic.
Tres Leches Cake: Dense, moist cake topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream. What makes it unusual is that after baked, it is perforated and soaked in a mixture of three different milk products: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy cream, hence the name Tres Leches. Our Tres Leches Cake fragrance captures farm-fresh milk, scalded to culinary perfection, and rich cream cheese icing. A deep, comforting slightly sweet milky scent.
Tuscan Melon and Apricot: Surprisingly delicious and hard to describe scent: Tuscan melons paired with fresh apricot and a hint of honey
Vanilla Apricot (compare to CSP Vanille Abricot): Fresh, fruity fragrance consisting of jackfruit, apricot and papaya and ending in sweet, sugary vanilla notes.
Vanilla Bean (compare to Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel) Sweet vanilla beans with the slightest bakery undertones.
Vanilla Cannelle (compare to CSP Vanille Cannelle) Exotic blend of cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and vanilla pod.
Vanilla Lace (compare to Victoria’s Secret): Seductive, heady, intoxicating, and amazing. Vanilla with a secret...base notes of vanilla and orchid flower, with a subtle drydown of ambered musk.
Vanilla Lemongrass: This fresh, clean vanilla will is unlike any other a clean but sweet spa scent.
Vanilla of Madagascar: (Compare to Vaniglia de Madagascar by i Profumi di Firenze) Rich, deep vanilla orchid and vanilla bean scent. Madagascar Vanilla is considered one of the world’s finest vanillas.
Vanilla Oak: Reminiscent of a classic, sophisticated Vanilla liqueur, this version is infused with undertones of rich oak. Fascinating and powerful.
Vanilla Tootsie Roll: A calorie free version of a childhood favorite: sweet caramelized sugar and nuts with a milky buttery coconut top note, roasted chestnut and maple middle note and a vanilla sugar base note.
Velvety Vanilla: A fabulously buttery vanilla. This a true traditional must-have fragrance that is wonderful alone, or great for mixing with your other scents.
Violet-Dipped Butter Cakes: This tea time treat is iced with lightly scented violet icing. Feminine, light scent and subtle bakery notes. Not overpoweringly bakery…delicious!
Violet Lime: Don’t let the name of this throw you off! This sensual and luxurious aroma of violet with a hint crisp, clean lime to produces this sophisticated, feminine fragrance.
Walnut Layer Cake: We simply cannot get our nose out of the bottle on this one! Rich butter cake heavy with brown sugar, layered with walnut-loaded frosting! Frankly we've never smelled anything like this, it's simply incredible! (This is not a black walnut accord).
Watermelon: Imagine diving into a cool watermelon slice on a hot summer's day! This is a true, fresh sweet watermelon fragrance.
Whipped Cream: Milk scents are all the rage now. Try this deliciously light and creamy scent of fluffy white whipped cream, subtly enhanced with the sweetness of Vanilla.
White Truffle Raspberry: Smells just like the name! Creamy white chocolate truffles with sweet raspberry notes.
Whisky Sour: Pique your taste buds with Whiskey Sour! Refreshing and provocative, this is an upscale blend of Rum, Cognac, lively citrus, warm cinnamon clove, ginger, juniper berries, and vanilla. Slight citrus and spice notes round out this energizing scent. Crisp, zesty, and sophisticated.
White Cake: The yummy blend of white birthday cake mixed with a slight hint of almond will make you want to drink the bottle. We don’t recommend it though.
White Nectarine and Pink Coral: Sweet peach, pineapple chunks and orange slices blended with enchanting floral notes of honeysuckle, rose and jasmine on a drydown of soft, soothing musk. Note: this is not a Pink Sugar blend.
White Tea: OH WOW!!!!! If you have smelled Origins White Tea then you will love our "type" of this delightfully sweet, herbal blend. This is a true comfort scent. This is one of those fragrances you could build everything else around. Notes of white tea, apricot kernels, nutmeg and ginger combine into an unexpected and delightful blend.
White Tea and Berries: A tantalizing tincture of herbal tea and dew covered raspberries, blackberries, and elderberries.
White Tea & Ginger (BBW type) White tea with tangy ginger
*White Tea and Rose: soft, powdery tea rose with clean, herbal white tea

Saturday, May 15, 2010

New Scents have arrived at Cherry City!

*Apricot Champagne: You can smell the fizz in this blend of sweet apricots and bubbly Champagne, Cheers!

Black Tie Affair: This is a sultry yet clean masculine fragrance. Hints of citrus mingled with a clean soft musk at the very base.

Cherry Meringue Bites: Creamy meringue puffs sweetened with maraschino cherries

Citron et Fleur: Complex and intriguing notes of fresh citrus on a soft floral-woody background

Coquette: Compare “Coquette Tropique” by Monyette Paris® [brand] to our interpretation which captures notes of Polynesian isles: citrus, vanilla, hibiscus, island gardenia and rich, sweet plumeria

*Coconut Cupcakes: Moist, fluffy white cupcakes with coconut. No almond note.

*Coconut Madagascar: Coconut mixed with complex, sophisticated Madagascar vanilla a true tropical delight!

Flaming Black Russian: Sharp coffee liquor top note a whisper of vodka, cream and a lingering bottom note of spice

Green Tea & Ginger: Strong, straight up green tea. Wonderfully herbal, sweetened with ginger.

Ile Flottane: A shimmering meringue baked and surrounded by creamy pistachio custard.

*Lavender Lilac: A perfect blend of lavenders and lilacs

*Lemon Coconut Bars: Tangy-sweet confections of lemon and coconut baked goodness.

Lollipop Rollercoaster: Let your sweet tooth take an exhilarating ride with this sticky-sweet fragrance! Up, down, and all around! This fragrance is packed with the sweet goodness of cherries, strawberries and mixed berries. Mouthwatering and fun!

*Papaya Madagascar: Papaya sweetened with rich, bold Madagascar Vanilla

Purple Haze: Sweet, musky blend of violet sugar, soft vanilla musk and hints of Chambord. Sophisticated and feminine

Thai-Coco Martini: “Thai-Tini” by L'Artisan Parfumeur® [brand], to our interpretation “Thai Coco Martini.” This is a delicious, lush, and exotic blend of the islands with hints of lemongrass and delicious vanilla

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Enter to win a box of goodies from Cherry City at Sample Village! It is so easy to enter! Here is what you can win:
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CHERRY CITY BOX OF GOODIES!
1 - 4 oz Shea Body Gloss in their choice of scent
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1 - Green Tea Butter or Shea Butter (their choice) .50 oz
1 - After 5 roll on in their choice of scent 10 ml

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Protect Yourself Against E-tailer Fraud

There is no question that the internet has revolutionized the way we shop. And why not? Not only can you can shop at 3 a.m. in your pajamas on your worst hair day, even if you have a communicable disease but there are a plethora of online e-tailers vying to be the one to make your wallet cry. With so many shopping choices, and new ones making the scene all the time, how do you know if one is reputable? According to a recent National Retail Federation press release (Shop.org), online purchases of cosmetics and fragrances are expected to experience growth rates over 30 percent, more than any other categories. With the growing trend of home based businesses and the growing rate of fraud, it may feel risky. A recent case of mail fraud in my own home town has affected many of my online friends and has got me thinking of ways I can protect my customers. Below are some tips to help decide the risk factor for that cute new online boutique you are considering.

What payment methods do they accept? While there is nothing wrong with taking only old fashioned paypal and on is own should not be much of a red flag, a company that has taken the effort to incorporate a credit card system of any kind (including processing that is done by Paypal such as Paypal Standard or Paypal Pro, which does not require the customer to have a Paypal account), not only has invested some time and money, but also, most likely has had to go through a credit check by that gateway company.

It really is in the fine print: Look closely at the labels, past the cute artwork. Does the company follow the FDA guidelines for labeling? Some things that should be included on all products applied to the skin are a full list of ingredients, size, directions for use and any warnings as well as the city, state and zip code the product was made in. Why is this important to your pocket book? Because an e-tailer that has taken the time to be educated on FDA regulations and to implement them show that they care about quality and are in it for the long haul.

Check the reviews: This one may seem obvious, but consider this: most word of mouth is positive; 80% of product ratings are 4 or 5 stars out of 5 in the us 88% are 4 out of five stars in the UK (J Curve, Bazaarvoice and Keller Fay). When people like something, they want others to know! Additionally, 61% of people rely on user reviews for product information or research before a buying decision is made (Razorfish, 2008)
And 84% of consumers said they were more likely to check online for reviews before making a purchase compared two 12 months ago, according to a recent survey by Brand Reputation (Retail Bulletin, October 2009).

Search them: Don’t just rely on website reviews. Do an engine search for other feedback. Check places like Artfire and Etsy to see if they have additional shops. Check for comments on Facebook and Twitter and read reviews on places like Make Up Alley.

Just ask: If in doubt, there is nothing wrong with asking to see a business license (keep in mind though that some cities do not require this), business registry certificate or insurance certificate. A sketchy business person will not have a paper trail and it is unlikely that they will have put forth the time and money to obtain these.

I need to reiterate that this is just a guide. There are many new companies just starting our or small hobby soap makers this will always wish to remain small. It should go without saying that just because someone uses Paypal exclusively or leaves the city off their labels doesn’t mean they are going to rip you off. However, if you notice that several things don’t jive, you should take everyone’s mother’s advice trust your instinct.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

More New Spring Scents!

Fruit Slices: A mouthwatering array of candied citrus fruits of grapefruit. Smells just like the candies!

Himalayan Bamboo: A complex mix of bamboo foliage and rich green florals. The subtlety of this fragrance is calming, not overwhelming.

Sea Mist: Imagine your first breath of ocean air, fresh, clean, soothing yet invigorating.

Fig Forest: Fresh Figs with a hint of floral and a musky background. Sweetly Sophisticated

Sweet Pea and Vanilla: An English garden that captures the very essence of sweet and floral elegance. Light and airy, with just a hint of vanilla.

Plumeria: The sweet fragrance of Hawaiian plumeria is reminiscent of a tropical retreat. Islanders often string these delicate blossoms into festive flower lei to celebrate special occasions, or frequently wear a single blossom in their hair.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Spring Scents Have Arrived!

Asian Amber: A calming yet potent blend of earthy amber and exotic Asian herbs. A green, masculine scent
Black Currant and Nectarine: Sun ripened nectarines infused with the crisp tanginess of black currant berries (Heavier on the black currant than the nectarine)
Fig Tree: We've got a couple of fig fragrances, but this is our favorite. It's a little earthy, a little clean, slightly sweet - very sophisticated – delicious unisex scent
Green Tea and Lemongrass: This bright and natural smelling citrus begins with a top note of orange Valencia, bergamot tea and plum wine. The heart combines jasmine, violet, lavender and orange flowers. The dry down is a clean citrus musk.
Lavender Cucumber Sage: This fresh herb bouquet begins with a top note of green cucumber and very light touch of sage. Mid notes are wild lavender, white lilies, chamomile, violet and Bois de rose. The base is a clean long lasting musk with accents of cedar and rose. Crispy and summery.
Lavender Vanilla: A perfect balance of herbal lavender and calming vanilla.
Lilac: This one is so nostalgic, like coming home up the lilac scented driveway. A true, pure lilac scent.
Meadow: Like a walk on a sunny day, our Meadow fragrance captures the essence of summer florals and the fresh aroma of freshly cut grass. And with a hint of orange and sandalwood, it's a natural scent you'll love any time of the year.
Mediterranean Fig: Top note of green apple, strawberry, melon and fig. The heart is a fresh green floral with lily, rosewood jasmine and violet. The base is a rich woody bouquet with oak moss and velvety cashmere.
Moon Lake Musk: A deep yet balanced musk that is well suited for either masculine or feminine products. Notes of fern and orris add to the musk flower and woody base notes.
Pearberry: Fruity blend with pear, pineapple, melon and raspberry.
Sun Shower: Smells like summer! Top notes of lily and citrus supported by a clean powdery base. If you like clean laundry detergent scents, you will love this!
Tuscan Melon and Apricot: Surprisingly delicious and hard to describe scent: Tuscan melons paired with fresh apricot and a hint of honey.
Violet Lime: Don’t let the name of this throw you off! This sensual and luxurious aroma of violet with a hint crisp, clean lime to produces this sophisticated, feminine fragrance.
White Tea and Berries: A tantalizing tincture of herbal tea and dew covered raspberries, blackberries, and elderberries.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Scent List

I am working on getting my lengthy list of scent descriptions added to my website, in the meantime, I will list descriptions below:

Absolutely Apple: Fresh, sweet apples, with the slightest tangy crunch
Absolutely Vanilla (compare to Vanilla Absolute by Montale): Gorgeous, upscale vanilla at it’s finest. This sweet vanilla includes notes of vanilla bean, cinnamon, clove, and ends on a wood base.
Amaretto: Smells just like the liquor. Sweet almondy syrup with a touch of alcohol fragrance
Amazed: (compare to Amazing Grace Philosophy Brand): Soft white floral on a bed of musk, this is a delicate, feminine fragrance.
Amber Essence: This is true Amber imported from India (Note: we cannot guarantee this is vegan as traditional amber resin sometimes has beeswax in it and our supplier cannot confirm if this version does or does not. It is vegetarian, but not confirmed vegan)
Amber Morning Sensual, seductive, alluring blend of smoky black cherry, Creme Anglaise, and sandalwood, with a smooth dry down of warming, sensual amber and an Egyptian Musk end note. The slightest hint of vanilla bean anchors the musk note to soften the impact and entice you to take another sniff! Beloved by both men and women!
Ambrosia: A fresh powerful citrus accord loaded with grapefruit oil, with a light touch of green.
Apple Martini: Candied green apple with a rock candy stirring stick. A sweet and punch-y fragrance
Apricot: Sun-kissed, juicy fragrance of the summer fruit. Not too sweet, this is a nice, light scent.
Apricot and Fig: Rich, ripe late season fig with sweet summer apricot notes.
Apricot Chamomile: Sweet apricot with soothing chamomile create a scent bursting with yummy ripe fruits that revive the body and spirit.
Angel Food Cake (compare to Tutti Dulce) smells just like fluffy sweet angel food cake
Baies Fouettes: Delicious assorted ripe berries with hints of coconut topped with fresh whipped cream
Banana: straight up banana
*Banana Cupcakes: sweet fluffy vanilla cupcakes with banana frosting. No notes of nut.
Banana Cream Pie: Creamy banana pudding on a light baked crust, topped with whipped cream.
Basil & Herb: The aroma of a lush herb garden ready for harvest! A potent yet soothing union of fresh basil, sage and tomato leaf. A 'true to life' fragrance you must experience.
Bergamot and Coriander: A fruity delight of bergamot and refreshing, juicy, pink and white grapefruits. The fragrance is completed with coriander seed. Comparable to the Bath & Body Works version.
Berry Crazy: Berries, berries and more berries. This is the berriest berry you will ever smell. If you like fruity scents, this one is for you!
Birthday Cake: The perfect blend of moist white cake and hurt-your-teeth sweet butter cream vanilla frosting! If you close your eyes and concentrate, you can 'almost' smell the little candy sprinkles. This has that thick, rich Butter cream frosting to set it apart and give you "Cake in a bottle"!
Blackberry: Plump, juicy berries fresh off the berry bush. Very light scent, not overtly sweet.
Blackberry Sage: sun-ripened blackberries and hints of sage.
Blackberry Tea: Just delicious! Spicy black tea with fruity sweet tart wild blackberries
Black Cherry: This one smells just like cherry lifesavors!
Black Tea: Fresh, clean scent of black tea with no honey or lemon notes. Great unisex scent
Brown Sugar: Imaging opening a container of rich brown sugar and taking a big whiff…this is it!
Bubble Gum Remember that bright pink bubble gum from childhood - the one with the sweet, tempting smell? This is it…nostalgia in a bottle!
Buttercream Frosting: Whipped sweet buttercream frosting with light vanilla undertones
Butter Rum: Smells like butter rum candy, the rum note is very light
Butterscotch: Just like Butterscotch candy!
Cake Batter: Remember liking the bowl as a kid? Thinking that the batter is even better than the baked cake? Well now you can have it all to yourself. This smells just like a dripping beater, and calorie free!
Caribbean Guava & Fig: This sweet and tangy delight is so fruity and scrumptious; you won’t want to take your nose out of the bottle.
Carrot Cake: Smells exactly like carrot cake, right down to the sweet cream cheese frosting!
Cedarwood: This clean smelling, balsamic oil has a soft, woody smell and has a faint undertone of sandalwood.
Champagne: Perfect for that special occasion. Smells just like champagne or the fizzy bubbles in ginger ale.
Cherry Colota: A wonderful balance of rich coconut with a hint of cherry. Very re-freshing.
Cherry Lemonade: Tart lemons with sugar and fresh ripe cherries this refreshing scent will quench your thirst with one sniff
Chocolate: Rich, delicious chocolate
Chypre Rose: (pronounced ShEEp-er Rose) is a dark and mysterious oriental rose. Very strong, Chypre Rose is a blend of oakmoss, lavender, mococcan rose, sweet tuberose, hints of patchouli & amber, and a powder finish.
Cinnabun: Rich butter, gooey rolls, with cinnamon swimming in caramelized sugar, and a hint of frosting.
Cioccolato Ambrato Romantic, intriguing notes of pineapples, berries, honey, patchouli, jasmine, bottom notes of musk, sweetened by amber and vanilla. If you like Bath & Body Works Chocolate Amber, you will love this.
Citron Red Currant: If you are generally a big Red Currant fan, you will love this intense, complex, multi-layered fragrance! If you like Red Currant & Thyme, give this one a sniff. There isn't an overwhelming citrus note, just a bit of juicy peel that sails alongside the citron.
Clean Laundry: Who doesn’t love the smell of warm, fresh from the dryer laundry?
Coconut: this is a true coconut scent, smells like a cracked open coconut, not suntan lotion.
Coconut Banana: ripe bananas and milky coconut
Coconut Lime: The ultimate Summer refresher - zesty lime and creamy coconut make this classic scent irresistible.
Cola: Just like your favorite drink (well, okay, your favorite non-alcoholic drink). Complete with the fizz
Cool Citrus Basil: (BBW Type) A cool, refreshing, unisex blend of citrus and herbs: sweet basil, lime and wild mint blend with geranium, linden blossom and cyclamen.
Country Berry Hotcakes: Just like mouth watering, buttery hotcakes with just the right amount of country berries and lightly drizzled with syrup. Yummy!
Cotton Blossom: The top note is a watery fresh blend accented with citrus bergamot and lemon. The heart has refreshing green nuances with hawthorn, white lily and mimosa. The undertone is a soft amber musk.
Cotton Candy: Luscious pink clouds of sticky cotton candy!
Cucumber Melon: The clean, invigorating scent of cucumber mixed with sweet, juicy melon.
Cucumber Mint: A soft mint, not at all medicinal – like the sprigs you’ll find on a Mint Julep with a soft fruity top note, paired with clean, fresh cucumber.
Cupcake A deliciously decadent, moist white cupcake covered in rich, smooth buttercream frosting. You can't resist this one - ooh la la!
Crème Brulee: Sweet warm cream with caramelized sugar on top.
Darlin’ Baby: Whenever I sniff this, my ovaries dance. This is a true baby powder smell.
Darlin' Clementine: True light citrus scent, with slight green notes
Downy Fresh: Like fresh, clean, laundry
Divine Vanilla Spirit This is a heady, sexy vanilla, not cloying or sweet. Notes are vanilla, spices, benzoin, frankincense, cedar, pink pepper, bergamot, Bulgarian rose and ylang ylang.
Dragon’s Blood: This mysterious, alluring blend is difficult to describe. It begins with warm notes of amber, incense, Madagascar vanilla and patchouli, and is lightened up with romantic notes such as rose, jasmine and lilac. Finally, our sensual, deep blend is topped off with the tangy, citrus touches of blood orange and grapefruit.
Drizzled Honey Vanilla Crème: Sweet, creamy vanilla with a touch of honey
English Tea Rose Imagine your aunt’s rose garden – lush, redolent, and full of the classic scent of tea rose
Flapper Girl: If I lived during the roaring 20’s I am sure I would have been a rebellious flapper: This scent has all the makings of a fine vintage perfume: Hints of exotic spices, mingles with a touch of sweet
Fresh Ginger Lime: (BBW Type) A crisp, fruity blend of ginger, limes, oranges and apples.
Fresh Linen: A fresh, soft, powdery fragrance with delicate floral and citrus notes.
Fresh Vanilla: Compare our fragrance to Bath & Body Works Fresh Vanilla.
Fruit Salad: More fruit, less sugar. This is a nice blend of citrus and melons with a touch of pineapple.
Heaven If clear, blue sky had a fragrance all its own, Heaven would be it. A good clean and light unisex scent. If you like Gap Heaven, you will love our version
Ginger Verbena Fresh ginger, stimulating lemon and ripe grapefruit create this wonderful fragrance.
Gingerale & Lemon: If you like Ginger Fish (Primal Elements Type), you will love this fresh and hip scent! Sparkly with top notes of Lime and Lemon, followed by ginger and fruit notes and a dry down of Musk.
Glazed Pears: warm, juicy pears with hints of sugar and spice
Guava A sweet, musky fruit with creamy overtones. This is a creamy tropical delight.
Honey Pear and Praline A very nice mix of Anjou Pear, Honey, Caramel, Pralines &Vanilla Musk
Inner Bliss: This fragrance starts off with a hint of mellow woody notes mingling with herbal freshness. If you like upscale spa scents, you will love this!
Island Goddess Cupcake: Delicious cupcake with hints of pineapple, coconut mixed with a splash of rum and baked in a sweet, buttery vanilla cake…fit for a goddess.
Japanese Pear & Ginseng: A fabulous, sparkling, Far-East fusion of green Japanese pear with bold, red ginseng. This oil is definitely a "clean & fresh" scent that carries notes of peach blossom, amber and a dry-down of musky vanilla reminiscent of a pampering day at a trendy, upscale spa.
Jelly Doughnut: Smells just like a jelly doughnut, how do they do that?! Sugar, Fried Dough, Sweet Vanilla, Sweet Strawberry
Juicy Baby: Juicy, ruby red grapefruit with a hint of sugar sprinkled on top!
Hunter’s Moon: This masculine scent has notes of exotic woods, oakmoss, hints of fresh lime and soft undertones of floral rose and cyclamen.
Hydrangea: Hydrangea flowers are particularly common to the Azores Islands near Portugal, our fragrance carries a subtle and sweet aroma with a hint of spice that makes this delicate floral spot on for the flower.
Island Getaway This scent will take you to that tropical retreat that holds so many memories for you…freshly peeled peaches, cream and coconut ending with a soft creamy background and delicate hint of musk. Similar to the popular Lush fragrance.
Kettle Corn: This novelty scent will make you wonder where the ferris wheel and cotton candy are hiding…smells like buttery popcorn with a hint of sugar.
Kudzu Blossom: An uplifting light fruity combination of fresh ripe strawberries and grapes with floral undertones of jasmine and rose petals.
Kiwi: The green, fresh fruit – mild, smooth and a little tart.
Kumquat: Clean, fresh, purple (think pomegranate, berry…) with notes of green.
Lavender: An enchanting meadow fringed with springs of lavender.
Lemon Lavender: Our version of the popular Yankee Candle scent. A beautiful blend of lemon, French lavender, with geranium, rose and eucalyptus oil on a base of cedarwood and vanilla.
Lemon, Lemon, Lemon: This citrus delight is so tangy and fresh
Lemonade: Tart lemons with sugar – this refreshing scent will quench your thirst just inhaling it!
Lime Sherbet: Luscious Lime! Soothe your senses and refresh your soul with this sweet, tangy fragrance. You'll love this effervescent aroma of a delicious, cool lime sherbet.
*Lime Pink Sugar: Sweet Pink Sugar and tart lime
Lime Sugar Drops (compare to Lime Sugar by Arrogance Mix) Sparkling top notes of zesty fresh squeezed lime mingling with sweet syrupy sugar notes…delicious!
Lemon Sugar & Candied Violets: Amazing! This scent is true to it’s name. Hints of lemon sugar with sweet sticky notes of candied violets and a touch of perfume to give it an added upscale note.
Love Spell: Our version of the Victoria's Secret classic. Dazzling top notes of grapefruit, orange and fresh ozone. Mid notes include melon, apple and kiwi. Nuances of jasmine at the base.
Mai Tai Twist: Why yes, I would love another…our version of a fruity, tropical Mai Tai. Top notes of papaya and mango juice followed by hints of sweet pineapple and exotic start fruit. Sorry, cabana boy not included.
Mango Mandarin: A unique blend of freshly sliced mandarin oranges and tangerines with clean base notes of ripe mangos. Fresh, clean and tangy!
Margarita Lime: Deliciously tart and sweet, Margarita prepares you for some good times! Served with a side of lime
Marshmallow: sticky gooey, tooth achingly good! No toasted notes in this, just straight up marshmallow.
Masquerade Ball: Enchanting and exhilarating as a night at the ball. Soft hints of night bloom in the air beckon to you. This mysterious fragrance begins with a warm citrus bouquet with a hint of black pepper middle notes swirling into a sweet floral accord.
Mellon Balls: Juicy fresh cut melons mingled with slices of summer cucumbers. Even if you are not a cucumber melon fan, give this one a try…you’ll be surprised!
Milady Gwynnevere: A lovely fragrance fit for a queen! This is what the beautiful queen must have had in her boudoir. This fragrance begins with the soft note of rose, middle notes of a soft floral and ending with a sultry musk
Midnight Pomegranate (BBW type): Notes of pomegranate, citrus, dewberry, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and patchouli.
Mandarin Clove: A sweet, powerful spice with bottom notes of clove wood. This scent is a flawless spice with no perfume or green tones.
Mandarin Mimosa: The top sparkles with crisp dew fruit, mandarin oranges, tangerines and sweet berries. The heart combines a medley of pineapple, mimosa blossoms, peaches, plums, fruity jasmine and soft lavender. The base is a beautiful lily and vanilla.
Mango Peach Salsa: A magnificent blend of fruity freshness. Indulge in the bursting aromas of island mango, citrus lime, and fresh peach. Hints of chile and cilantro add pizazz to this delectable salsa. Refreshing, energizing, and invigorating!
Mimosa Legendary for its soothing effect, mimosa is a floral as delicate as the appearance of the pink flower itself.
Pear Tranquility: This is an upscale spa scent. Pears so fresh you will swear you have juice dripping down your chin infused with the slightest hint of spice to add some mystery.
Persian Limewood: This lively blend is at once invigorating and refreshing, opening with crisp persian limes, herbal verbena, and a spicy coriander. Light notes of woody cypress tips lend a sweetness and depth. Persian Limewoods is gregarious in nature without being too masculine, making it a great unisex scent.
Pink Peppercorn: A beautiful blend of sweet and tropical Hawaiian Flowers.
Pink Sugar: The much-sought-after duplication of Pink Sugar, Aquolina's runaway hit perfume! Top notes of smooth Jamaican vanilla and caramel are chased by Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig leaves, Licorice, Strawberry Candy, Barbe-a-Papa, and musk with a dry down of Lily of the Valley, rich woods, and delicate powder. This is a very complex fragrance, at once childlike, playful, and mischievous.... with a touch of irresistible romance.
*Pink Coconuts: Classic Pink Sugar blended with coconut
*Pink Cupcakes: Cupcakes baked with classic Pink Sugar
*Pink Sugared Apricots: Apricots dipped in Pink Sugar
Papaya Juicy and sweet, resembling ripe cantaloupe, but with a hint of musk
Pizzelle: Italian waffle cookies, if you like waffle cones, you will love this!
Pomegranate Fig: An citrus blend of freshly-picked oranges and lemons with a background of fresh musk and smooth woody notes. A complex unisex scent.
Pink Grapefruit: Tangy grapefruit without the bitterness. Our pink grapefruit is
Pomegranate & Pear: has a vibrant, engaging character. A perfect balance between pears and pomegranates.
Raspberry: like juicy, sweet-tart raspberries
Raspberry Patchouli: Deep earthy and musk notes of patchouli blended with sweet ripe raspberries. A great unisex scent.
Rootbeer Float: Frosty rootbeer with creamy vanilla ice cream
Sandalwood Amber: is a sensual melody of soft amber and exotic sandalwood blended to perfection. This perfectly balanced by musk is a rich fragrance with a gentle sweetness.
Sage and Pomegranate: A vibrant green floral with botanical sage, sweet pomegranate and tropical ferns.
Sangria White Peach: This sparkling fragrance is a wonderful blend of red wine with slices of ripe peach and juicy orange
Serengeti Sunset: This sultry scent speaks of sophistication, romance, and elegance. It's a surprisingly light and warm fragrance made from a perfect blend of exotic florals, sweet Papaya, juicy Pomegranate, Vanilla, spices, and touched with a hint of seductive musk. Heavier on the fruit than the florals.
Sex On The Beach: A festive mix reminiscent of the tropics and, of course, the popular drink! Creamy coconut, bold pineapple, fresh honeydew melon, and touched with a splash of tart cranberry.
Snickerdoodle Cookie: sweet sugar cookie dough wrapped in vanilla, rolled in sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon.
Southern Pecan Pie: A fragrance that smells as scrumptious as it sounds! It's an amazing duplicate of the mouthwatering classic dessert of the American South. You can almost taste the creamy butter, Georgia pecans, and real whipped cream.
Sugared Lemon Cookies: if you like Slatkin & Co’s Sugared Pixi Dust, you will love our version. Sweet delicious treats with lemon, raspberry and vanilla sugar with the slight hint of cookies.
Sugared Shortbread: Buttery brown sugar, mixed with vanilla, and sugar cookie
Summer Sorbet: Fresh, clean fruity blend of tangerine, orange, peach, watermelon, with a top note of strawberry.
Sundance A powerful Apricot. Sweet as can be.
Sticky Sweet Candy: Our version of Victoria’s Secret Candy, Baby. Pineapple, mango, papaya are blended with a base of creamy coconut for exotic appeal. This tropical treat is surrounded by a cloud of vanilla.
Stress Relief: Get instant relief with this superbly balanced, calming blend of Lavender and Sage, touched with a hint of Peppermint and Star Anise. A lovely, soft scent that quiets the mind and invigorates the spirit.
Sweet Honey Rose A honey sweet floral with rose & geranium top notes, a middle note of tuberose, and a musky, vanilla-honey base note. Sweet, complex and inviting.
*Tahitian Wedding Cake: Sweet traditional wedding cake with papaya, coconut and banana
Tibetan Black Tea If you're looking for a warm, elegant, heady masculine scent, look no further! This robust, spicy fragrance is made from the slightly smoky smelling Tibetan Black Tea intensified by the woody base notes of dry coniferous trees. Welcome wisps of delicate white floral and herbal notes make this earthy scent mystical and exotic.
Tres Leches Cake: Dense, moist cake topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream. What makes it unusual is that after baked, it is perforated and soaked in a mixture of three different milk products: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy cream, hence the name Tres Leches. Our Tres Leches Cake fragrance captures farm-fresh milk, scalded to culinary perfection, and rich cream cheese icing. A deep, comforting slightly sweet milky scent.
Vanilla Apricot (compare to CSP Vanille Abricot): Fresh, fruity fragrance consisting of jackfruit, apricot and papaya and ending in sweet, sugary vanilla notes.
Vanilla Bean (compare to Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel) Sweet vanilla beans with the slightest bakery undertones.
Vanilla Cannelle (compare to CSP Vanille Cannelle) Exotic blend of cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and vanilla pod.
Vanilla Lace (compare to Victoria’s Secret): Seductive, heady, intoxicating, and amazing. Vanilla with a secret...base notes of vanilla and orchid flower, with a subtle drydown of ambered musk.
Vanilla Lemongrass: This fresh, clean vanilla will is unlike any other a clean but sweet spa scent.
Vanilla of Madagascar: (Compare to Vaniglia de Madagascar by i Profumi di Firenze) Rich, deep vanilla orchid and vanilla bean scent. Madagascar Vanilla is considered one of the world’s finest vanillas.
Vanilla Oak: Reminiscent of a classic, sophisticated Vanilla liqueur, this version is infused with undertones of rich oak. Fascinating and powerful.
Vanilla Tootsie Roll: A calorie free version of a childhood favorite: sweet caramelized sugar and nuts with a milky buttery coconut top note, roasted chestnut and maple middle note and a vanilla sugar base note.
Velvety Vanilla: A fabulously buttery vanilla. This a true traditional must-have fragrance that is wonderful alone, or great for mixing with your other scents.
Violet-Dipped Butter Cakes: This tea time treat is iced with lightly scented violet icing. Feminine, light scent and subtle bakery notes. Not overpoweringly bakery…delicious!
Walnut Layer Cake: We simply cannot get our nose out of the bottle on this one! Rich butter cake heavy with brown sugar, layered with walnut-loaded frosting! Frankly we've never smelled anything like this, it's simply incredible! (This is not a black walnut accord).
Watermelon: Imagine diving into a cool watermelon slice on a hot summer's day! This is a true, fresh sweet watermelon fragrance.
Whipped Cream: Milk scents are all the rage now. Try this deliciously light and creamy scent of fluffy white whipped cream, subtly enhanced with the sweetness of Vanilla.
White Truffle Raspberry: Smells just like the name! Creamy white chocolate truffles with sweet raspberry notes.
Whisky Sour: Pique your taste buds with Whiskey Sour! Refreshing and provocative, this is an upscale blend of Rum, Cognac, lively citrus, warm cinnamon clove, ginger, juniper berries, and vanilla. Slight citrus and spice notes round out this energizing scent. Crisp, zesty, and sophisticated.
White Cake: The yummy blend of white birthday cake mixed with a slight hint of almond will make you want to drink the bottle. We don’t recommend it though.
White Nectarine and Pink Coral: Sweet peach, pineapple chunks and orange slices blended with enchanting floral notes of honeysuckle, rose and jasmine on a drydown of soft, soothing musk. Note: this is not a Pink Sugar blend.
White Tea: OH WOW!!!!! If you have smelled Origins White Tea then you will love our "type" of this delightfully sweet, herbal blend. This is a true comfort scent. This is one of those fragrances you could build everything else around. Notes of white tea, apricot kernels, nutmeg and ginger combine into an unexpected and delightful blend.
White Tea & Ginger (BBW type) White tea with tangy ginger
*White Tea and Rose: soft, powdery tea rose with clean, herbal white tea

Monday, March 8, 2010

Grand Opening Sale March 21st-27th

Here is a sneak peak at a our lovely products. We are preparing for our grand opening sale which begins March 21st!
So come check out our website http://www.cherrycitybathandbody/ on the 21st to see all of our products and scent list with over 200 scents! Enjoy the great savings and prizes. Check out the sale highlights below:

  • 30% off everything
  • Prize giveaways with every order! Prizes include, free product coupons, 30-50% off coupons, gift certificates valued at $10-$50! Every order during grand opening week receives a prize!
  • The first 25 orders will receive a free lip butter
  • Orders of $35 and more will receive a mini basket of samples
    Free shipping on all orders of $50 and over.
Remember the sale runs from March 21st-March 27th, you won't want to miss it!


























Sunday, March 7, 2010

Website

I am technologically challenged. I don't try to hide it, it isn't my fault, I come from a long line of technologically challenged people. Until I had children of my own, I was convinced that the reason my parents had kids (long before remotes were available) was so they had someone to get up and change the TV channels.

About a year ago, my family went from having no TV at all to having a large screen with DVR and Blu Ray. This involves three remotes. My daughter explained to me which remote goes with which electronic miracle. Then my son explained it to me again....about 13 more times. I still have to call one of them in from the next room to change the channel.

So when the time came that I needed a website... for me, it was undoubtedly the most unnerving part of starting a business. Not only did I have to ask someone for something when I didn't even know what I needed, I had to trust this person to deliver what I couldn't communicate, because my business depended on it.

Enter Simone Russell. After about two months of her patiently replying to my endless emails which she had to dumb down to about a fourth grade level, I put her out of her misery (or began it) and hired her to create Cherry City's ecommerce website.

Since she is in Austraila and I am in the USA, I was a bit concerned about how communication would work, but it was really no problem. We have been able to do everything via email where she explains the things I need to understand and doesn't bore me with the things I don't. Plus she uses really cute words like "lovely" and "dear." Last night I got a peek at the website's progress and cannot express how happy I am with it. She truly has a creative eye. It is rare that a person can be both technical and artistic. If you are in need of a website, I cannot recommend her enough. Below are some websites she has done. You can contact Simone at studio@simonerussell.com

http://www.finchandthistleevents.com/
http://gogovivi.com/
http://www.inkadinkadoodle.net/
http://www.sarahseven.com/
http://www.piginthehouse.com.au/
http://www.farfallagialla.com.br/
http://www.martaweaverjewelry.com
http://www.simonerussell.com
http://www.handmaderesolutions.com

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The begining is the most important part of the work ~ Plato

The other day my husband asked me...in a way as to help me focus, "Who is your target audience?" "Well I am!" I said. As usual with me, I waited until after I said it and then began to think about it. Since I am my own best customer, what kind of consumer am I?


I want fresh products made with quality ingredients: Many of those large chains have products sitting around for years. Ever go to those semi-annual sales and they bring out the same five bottles of lotion that was discontinued 5, 6, 7 years ago? Our products are made to order in small batches using good for you stuff like, shea butter, pumpkin seed oil, jojoba oil, green tea extract, and NO parabens.


I want never-ending scent choices to indulge my ADHD: We have over 200 scents and more being blended every day (to ensure that you won't smell like THAT girl).


I want no animal products or animal by-products. While I am not opposed to eating cheese, for some reason, I don't want to rub it into my skin: All of our products are 100% vegan, no animal bits here. We source all of our ingredients from only wholesalers who have assured us in writing, that they have not and will not test on animals.


I want contemporary packaging that looks nice on my countertop: Our aluminum bottles and clear jars look clean, modern and understated...not like a blue light special threw up next to the sink (and if you are too young to know what a blue light special is, our retro Happy Hour lip gloss tins probably aren't so retro for you, either, but you will still love 'em!).

I want to purchase from a consciencious, transparent company that keeps me up to date on the latest sales, products and company news: With Facebook, Twitter, this blog, our email list, our website and our forum, you can choose how you would like to receive communications. Any questions about products or the company...just ask! Have a product suggestion? Let us know, we would love to hear from you!