This ANTICA FARMACISTA perfume has been a yes and no for me. I absolutely love the combo of notes but it just doesn’t seem to last on me most of the time. I don’t think it has anything to do with the actual formula as their frags are created with a high percentage of essential oils so it should last on the skin, right? I just don’t have the answer but I feel the scent is so fab, it’s worth mentioning.

It’s their Le Parfum in Vanilla, Bourbon & Mandarin and highlights vanilla, mandarin of Sicily, and citrus.

Upon spraying, it opens heavy with vanilla and spiked with a little orange and the bourbon unsweetens the mix. I read a review of someone saying this one smelled like a creamsicle and while I don’t agree 100%, I can  kinda see where they would say that. $62/1.7oz @ saks.com.

Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided for review purposes.

It’s hard for me to slip into some body cream or lotion in the summer months but my skin can’t seem to get enough in the stark cold winter months. Here’s a few that have been star skin savers for after the shower.

1. H2O+ new Sea Marine Triple Butter Body Cream ($25/8oz @ amazon.com)

2. WHISH Lemongrass Three Whishes Body Butter ($24/5oz @ dermstore.com)

3. ANTICA FARMACISTA Body Moisturizer in Peonia, Gardenia & Rosa ($25/10poz @ neimanmarcus.com)

4. TREAT BEAUTY O’ My Goodness Pink Grapefruit Organic Body Cream ($34/8oz @ treatbeauty.com)

I’m giving a lot of these this season. ANTICA FARMACISTA Home Ambiance Perfume ($88/16.9oz @ neimanmarcus.com) is such a nifty gift to give any host this season. This renowned Italian apothecary really pays attention to detail and delivers quality and they are really growing in popularity. The antique-like bottles house unique scents that you uncork, place the wooden reeds in the oils and moments later you have a subtly scents area. And their new scent, Champagne, is a festive delight that will get you through the New Year with parties you are attending.