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Celebrate the End of the School Year with Elegant Perfume Gifts for Teachers 🍎 at Valley of Roses, fragrance shop, perfume gifts

Celebrate the End of the School Year with Elegant Perfume Gifts for Teachers 🍎

As the school year concludes, let your teacher know how much their dedication and guidance mean to you with a gift that reflects their elegance and presence. The enchanting perfumes of La Vie Est Belle, Coco Mademoiselle, and Armani My Way offer distinct fragrances that embody joy, timeless elegance, and empowerment, respectively. Whether you choose the uplifting La Vie Est Belle, the timeless charm of Coco Mademoiselle, or the empowering spirit of Armani My Way, your teacher will be delighted by your thoughtfulness and gratitude. Make the end of the school year a memorable occasion for your beloved teacher with a fragrance that symbolizes appreciation and admiration.

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Happy Father's Day card with blue tie and hat, Elevate Father's Day Gifting: Timeless Fragrances for Stylish Dads.

Elevate Father's Day Gifting: Timeless Fragrances for Stylish Dads

This Father's Day, show your appreciation for your dad's unique style and refined taste with a fragrance that embodies elegance and sophistication. The timeless fragrances of inspired by Dior Sauvage, Acqua di Parma Colonia, and Tom Ford Oud Wood offer distinctive scents that will make exceptional gifts. Whether you choose the modern classic of Dior Sauvage, the timeless Italian charm of Acqua di Parma Colonia, or the luxurious opulence of Tom Ford Oud Wood, your father will be delighted by the thoughtfulness and sophistication of his gift. Celebrate Father's Day in style and make it a day to remember.

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Woman building fragrance wardrobe with Valley of Roses perfume, focusing on how to build a fragrance wardrobe, women's perfume, perfumes online.

How to Build a Fragrance Wardrobe

The little black dress. A classic white button down. A crisp trench coat. Pearls. Black pants. Some things never go out of style! When it comes to building your wardrobe, you carefully curate pieces that can be worn over and over again. But what about your fragrance? Do you stick to a staple that’s been with you for years or do you change your signature scent to suit the latest trend? Building a fragrance wardrobe is all about understanding your own sense of style and selecting a few fragrances that can match your mood as well as your outfit. Here are some tips from the team at Noteology on how you can build a fragrance wardrobe that ensures you never leave home without a signature scent! Choose Carefully: One of the first steps in building your own library of fragrances is to think about how often you wear fragrances. If you’re a daily wearer, you may be good with rotating between 3 and 5 different scents. If you’re only an occasionally wearer, 2-3 may be just fine. Be realistic about how often you wear your fragrances so that you don’t stock up on too many bottles that run out their lifespan before you get to fully enjoy them! Change Notes with the Seasons: Just as you swap out sweaters for shorts or florals for plaids, think about how the seasons affect your mood and whether or not you’d like to choose a signature perfume or cologne to compliment a change of seasons. For example, here are some notes that you’ll find fit perfectly with other seasonal aromas: Fall: Earthy woods, like patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, cedarwood, or oakmoss. Winter: Orientals or gourmand notes, like vanilla, amber, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, honey, or pepper. Spring: Fresh notes or crisp herbals like mint, mandarin, grapefruit, basil, sea spray, or rosemary. Summer: Florals and fruits, like rose, bergamot, jasmine, honeysuckle, coconut or peach. Dress for the Occasion: Cocktail dresses that glitter and cozy flannels both have their place in your wardrobe, but it’s the occasion that makes the decision on which to choose. Make your perfume choice reflect the occasion by choosing a perfume or cologne to match what’s on your calendar. Try: Choosing an everyday scent that’s just like your go-to handbag - something you could wear most days that you love. We will recommend: Selecting a scent for date night. Something that makes you feel sexy and is totally alluring. (We’d choose #354 inspired by TF Noir pour femme  and #535 inspired by Montale Intense cafe for captivating your love!) Picking a perfume or cologne for special occasions where you want to feel dressed up. Go with a scent that’s totally chic or feels luxurious, like Goldy or #427 inspired by LV Ombré Leather  Remember, you don’t need to have a new scent for every day! Instead, choose a few that you really love that you can enjoy with the moment, the seasons, or a favorite ensemble.

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SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! And of course we've made perfumes! 👻

Halloween perfumes don’t have to be dark and brooding. Let’s not forget, the best part of October 31 is the sweets! Halloween fragrances can be sweet or spooky depending on the vibe you’re going for. We’re here to help you find a Halloween perfume you’ll die for. What Are Halloween Perfumes? Halloween perfumes tend to be either sweet, fruity, or have darker woody notes. You can even find some leather scents that work well for Halloween if you’re going for a “spooky perfume.” Even though Halloween is also now celebrated during the day, most Halloween fragrances work best after dark.  Andriana has blended and formulated these LIMITED EDITION perfumes for months now to perfect them- let's explore our spooky series at Valley of Roses.  WITCHES BREW is the true Hocus Pocus Scent. Sexy, Daring and Dangerous. Explosion of powerful vanilla, amber, tuberose & musk. Worthy of Winifred, Mary or Sarah!   PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE is Earthy, Sweet , Lightly spiced with a hint of milky latte & whipped cream. Your Tumblr Starbucks coffee pic has nothing on this fragrance.    TRICK OR TREAT is Sweet, edible candy like fragrance with notes of caramel, cherry, vanilla, Amber & orange. Your traditional trick or treat basket is burst of sharp orange and surprises on the wear down. 

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Three vibrant cocktails on bar counter for CUSTOM PERFUME & COCKTAIL MAKING EXPERIENCE, perfect for perfume shops, gifts, Kilkenny events

CUSTOM PERFUME & COCKTAIL MAKING EXPERIENCE 💃🏻

Perfect for corporate events, hens, a girly get together or birthdays our brand new Perfume and Cocktail experience is here!  Given the strong link between the senses of smell and taste, the combination of perfumes and cocktails is one that works, even if the idea may sound surprising. What’s more, similar to perfumes, which are made up of head notes, heart notes, and base notes, cocktails are also made up of different parts – typically a base, a modifying agent, and special flavouring or colouring agents.  We have teamed up with an expert mixologist at Leo Cocktails, Kilkenny to bring you an experience like no other. Expect a perfume quiz to mix and blend a custom 50ml fragrance for you to take home expertly blended by one of our in house perfumers. Your consultant will ask you a series of questions to get to know your personality and even read your star sign! You'll then receive a 1-2-1 perfume consultation making sure we tweak and blend the perfume to your liking et voila!  On the cocktail side, expect a welcome shot on arrival to get you ready for your cocktail consultation. Leandro, from Leo's Cocktails, Kilkenny, will then do a cocktail quiz to learn more about you. He will then expertly mix you a bespoke cocktail tailored to your quiz, personality and star sign for you to sip and enjoy. A goodbye shot is then enjoyed by the group to set you up for an amazing evening with friends.    To book your hen or occasion with us by emailing or calling Andriana  email: shopvalleyofroses@gmail.com

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NEW PERFUME LAUNCHES THIS JULY '22 💃🏻, Valley of Roses fragrance shop, new arrivals June 2022, perfumes Ireland

NEW PERFUME LAUNCHES THIS JULY '22 💃🏻

We love newness in our shop! At Valley of Roses, we’re back with a set of stunning new launches ready for the next season. From brand new scents releases are THE BOMB and eagerly awaited. We have something for everyone with these beauties. #568 INSPIRED BY... LOUIS VUITTON HEURES D'ABSENCE #568 Inspired by Louis Vuitton's Heures D'Absence is an exciting addition to Valley of Rose's collection.  A magnetic iris conjures the ecstasy of love, blending sensuality and lightness. A romantic, mischievous fragrance that becomes one with the skin. An ode to the iris pallida from Florence, its composition exalts the duality of a precious flower that symbolizes feminine seduction. The iris insinuates its violet notes into a radiant bouquet of rose and Sambac jasmine, then unfurls the force of its powdery notes within the honeyed accents of acacia flower. Evolving from carnal seduction and an intimate impression, Spell on You has a hypnotic, heady aura, like an unforgettable refrain... #567 INSPIRED BY... MUSK THERAPY #567 Inspired by Musk Therapy by Inito is like nothing you've smelled before. Inito is a French brand not readily available in Ireland which adds to its unusual nature. The non-musk notes truly shine and the musks actually aren't as apparent as one might think. Natural white sandalwood blended with an overdose of white and pink musk creates an ultra-addictive milky and velvety accord. The white magnolia activates the pleasure receptor while the cassis stimulates the energy, releasing a supplement of eroticism. MUSK THERAPY, a magical mood enhancer, paves the way to relaxation and a state of well-being. Finally, a delightful alternative to artificial paradises and their illicit substances.   #569 INSPIRED BY... OUD ROSEWOOD Oud Rosewood is a fragrance whose name alone powerfully calls to mind images and music, and stirs deep memories. Noble, powerful and moving, in a few short letters Oud Rosewood unleashes its rich scent fueled by captivating contrasts. Its opening notes include quince jam and raspberry; milky sandalwood wrapped in animalistic notes is at the heart, followed by woody accords of oud and rosewood. "The most evocative shades of brown. Oud Rosewood conveys the olfactory image of both a warm brown streaked with light brown, like a round, soft and lustrous rosewood, and the more rugged, nomadic brown of oud wood." #421 INSPIRED BY... METEORE #421 Inspired by Louis Vuitton Meteore is an exciting addition to the Valley of Roses collection. #421 is a Citrus Aromatic, Fresh fragrance for men which can be worn by women. Louis Vuitton Meteore features the stand out notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Sicilian Orange, Pepper, Indonesian Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Guatemalan Cardamom, Tunisian Neroli and Calabrian Bergamot. Météore kicks off with a burst of citrus set in a blue-ish frame and dotted with different types of pepper.As it dries down, Météore is a juicy orange with a strong amber and vetiver note sitting at the base. It all comes together as quite sharp, especially with all of the remaining pepper notes wafting up from the heart of the fragrance.  

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Miss Earth 2022- A Pageant with a difference, featuring Valley of Roses, promoting environmental awareness, perfume shop elegance.

Miss Earth 2022- A Pageant with a difference.

Miss Earth is a major international beauty pageant that advocates for environmental awareness, conservation and social responsibility. This year we sponsored the gorgeous Tessy.  Miss Earth really spoke to us and was an obvious competition to be involved with as a sponsor. We create iconic perfumes with your values in mind. As you all know at Valley of Roses we are always improving our sustainability drive and green ethos.  Our Green Promise:  At Valley of Roses all our perfume bottles are refillable- meaning less packaging waste and more gorgeous perfume! You can refill any bottle size including 15ml, 50ml and 100ml with any perfume you'd fancy- even a different one than the one originally in the perfume bottle. You can order your refill online or bring your bottle in store and we can do it on the spot for you!  We post all around the country every single day- and our post packaging is no exception for our green drive. Our cardboard post boxes are 100% decomposable and perfect for wetting and popping in your compost bin for your summertime flowers. Instead of using plastic bubble wrap for padding- we use 100% decomposable thin brown paper.  We promise never to use plastic Valley of Roses shopping bags. We only use small paper ones that can be recycled or decomposed. You can now stroll around town with your bags with a clear conscious.  All of our packaging of our perfume including our glass bottles are fully recyclable.  Our body lotion bottles and shower gel bottles are recyclable too! Make sure to pop them into your blue bin. We are delighted to sponsor Tessy for the Miss Earth finals tonight- Best of Luck to all the gorgeous girls promotion and educating others on an amazing cause. We're cheering you on from Kilkenny ❤️    

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Mother with two children exploring Timeless Mothers Day Perfumes online, a perfect mothers day gift idea, Valley of Roses products.

Timeless Mothers Day Perfumes

Treat Your Mammy To Valley Of Roses March 27th 2022 is the time of year to celebrate your beloved Mammy!  There are hundreds, if not thousands, of great fragrances out there to choose from, but only a select few can really stand the test of time and continue to delight new fragrance fans years, if not decades, after its release! You know your Mammy can be picky- so we have handpicked a range of timeless Valley of Roses fragrances sure to make them smile- and smell FANTASTIC!  #59 Inspired by Dior's J'adore #59 Inspired by J’adore is an irresistibly seductive floral composition. The fruity-floral notes of ylang-ylang essence combine with the warmth of Damascus rose essence and jasmine for a supremely feminine and mysterious fragrance. You cannot help be instantly stopped in your tracks when you grab a whiff of this one. It has the potential to be a signature scent for life! If you've been into the shop with any of the girls- we all recommend this one for your go to timeless classic!   #536 Inspired by Gyspy Water  A woody and aromatic fragrance that opens with notes of bergamot, lemon, pepper and juniper berries. Fragrance story: Gypsy Water is a glamorization of the Romani, or Gypsy, lifestyle. The scent of fresh soil, deep forests and campfires evokes the dream of a free, colourful lifestyle close to nature. This one is for the modern Mammy- glam but naturally flawless. This is one of our best sellers in Valley of Roses and for a good reason! She'll have smelled nothing like this before- a new love affair.    #32 Inspired by Coco Mademoiselle  A sparkling ambery fragrance that recalls a daring young Coco Chanel. An absolutely modern composition with a strong yet surprisingly fresh character. Sparks of fresh and vibrant Orange immediately awaken the senses. A clear and sensual heart reveals the transparent accords of Grasse Jasmine and May Rose. #32 inspired by Coco Mademoiselle is a #lifer and you'll grab for it again and again- and maybe even rob it off your Mammy's dresser.             

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Group of diverse women celebrating International Women's Day 2022- Female Perfume Designers.

International Women's Day 2022- Female Perfume Designers

Think of the most iconic fragrances and it’s easy to name the brand, but you probably don’t know the name of the perfumer behind it. But why? For many years perfumers were hidden away in their scent dens, never to be unveiled to the world, particularly women - who were either refused employment or remained faceless behind the scenes while their male counterparts took the glory. We all know the iconic Valley of Roses perfume designer- Andriana... but what other female designers are out there?    Dolce and Gabbana The One Designer: Christine Nagel  Nagel is currently the first female head perfumer for Hermès but started her career as a research chemist and market analyst. 'The One' is up there with Dolce and Gabbana's best selling perfumes of all time. The One is a fragrance for an exceptional woman who instantly draws attention, not only with her looks, but also with her manners, pose and inner world. Soft and luxurious, it's absolutely a bottle to add to the collection. Try our inspired by version here: #045 Inspired by The One   J'adore by Dior Designer: Calice Becker President of the prestigious International Society of Perfume Creators, Becker trained at the largest perfumery school in Grasse, the Roure (now the Givaudan Perfumery School). Her tutelage under the renowned perfumer Franchise Caron inspired her to create some stunning fragrances, including Estée Lauder Beyond Paradise (2003) and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (1996), but there’s possibly none more identifiable than award-winning J’Adore by Christian Dior, which launched in 2009 and is still one of the world’s most loved and best-selling scents. Try our inspired by version here: #59 Inspired by J'adore    Tresor by Lancome Designer: Sophia Grojsman In 2016, Sophia Grojsman was awarded the Perfumer of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award by The Fragrance Foundation, and rightly so. One of the most prolific perfumers of our time, creating iconic scents for the last 30 years, her nose is behind the likes of award-winning Estée Lauder White Linen (1978), Calvin Klein Eternity (1988), and Paris by Yves Saint Laurent (1983). But of all her fragrances, Lancôme Trésor from 1990 is iconic from the bottle to the floral-oriental liquid, and is one of the most popular scents in the world. Try our inspired by version here: #043 Inspired by Tresor  

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Jump into the new perfume season- SPRING! Fresh morning grass, outdoor spring setting, nature, fragrance inspiration.

Jump into the new perfume season- SPRING!

Stop and smell the roses (and the jasmine, and the musk, and the vanilla)... We sometimes feel like Goldilocks when it comes to picking a new signature scent. One might be too fruity. One might not be musky enough. One might have an overwhelming mix of notes you've never heard before. But in the end, there is always one that will fit you just right. In fact, that perfect scent might be something you already know and love, just with a slight twist, like  #32 Inspired by Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and #369 Inspired by Good Girl by Carolina Herrera.  Just like your clothes- it's time to put away your heavy winter scents for something more seasonally appropriate. To help you narrow down our already overwhelming list of perfumes- we've put together some of our new Spring fragrances for you to try!      #562 Inspired by Le Labo's Satale 33 The haute couture of the fragrance industry, Le Labos beguiling range of perfume, home fragrance and botanical body care has become iconic for its unconventional yet luxurious handmade olfactory offerings. A Le Labo cult classic, Santal 33 is known for its intoxicating aroma of spicy, leathery, musky notes that give this unisex fragrance its signature addictive allure. Inspired by the American West and the masculinity of the great American cowboy, this has enough sensuality to intoxicate any man or woman. Although these ingredients sound utterly heavy- think again! It is almost milky on dry down and never synthetic smelling. An excellent option for a spring woody scent!    #566 Inspired by Daisy by Marc Jacobs The effortless charm and youthful elegance of Marc Jacobs Daisy transports you to a place that is optimistic, beautiful and pure. What sounds more Spring 2022 than that? Wild berries in the top note with a floral heart immediately transports you to a garden bursting with new life. Charmingly simple, versatile and sweet with the potential to be your new signature scent!  The scent embodies the essence of the daisy girl who wears it: timeless, yet young-at-heart. She is a reminder to be open, loving, and playful while radiating positive energy. #93 Inspired by Hypnose by Lancome The feminine fragrance. The hypnotising fragrance. The bewitching fragrance of a woman who knows how to use her charm to fascinate the man she loves.A woody oriental fragrance that acts like a sensual love potion with a magical trail: Passion flower combined with Vanilla and a woody base note with Vetiver. Hopelessly uplifting with a twist on your traditional spring fragrance. Dominate this season!

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Self Care January- Mood Boosting Perfumes: woman enjoying a sunny day, embracing aromatherapy benefits, fragrance and perfumes, valley of roses

Self Care January- Mood Boosting Perfumes

Give someone the right fragrance and they can take on the world! The power of scent can sometimes be underestimated, but aromatherapy has been used for centuries. Some scents can have a great effect on your mood, which is why you should never leave the house without a spritz of your favourite perfume or aftershave. Your sense of smell is very closely linked to the part of the brain that is responsible for emotion and memory. With that in mind, here are some of the best mood-boosting scents from Valley of Roses and what fragrances you can find them in.    Citrus Citrus scents are incredibly popular in the world of fragrance, and they lend themselves to both men's and ladies scents. Citrus scents can be very motivating- giving you an instant energy kick. Some citrus smells can be de-stressing, such as the clean, fresh scent of lemon. You will usually find most citrus fragrances are men’s aftershaves but there are some deliciously citrus ladies fragrances too! #383 Inspired by Cacharel Yes I Am is one of our favourite hidden gems for ladies. This perfume is citrus & sweet all in one fabulous cocktail of femininity. If you’re a fruity scent lover- this is an excellent grab. In the top note alone there is mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon.  For men, #110 Inspired by Issey Miyake boasts very unusual and rare materials in order to create perfumes that evoke the sense of timeless freedom and serenity. Fresh, and sporty scent suitable for men of all ages. In the top note we have lemon, bergamot, lemon verbena and mandarin! A citrus feast for the scenes.  Jasmine Jasmine is a beautifully aromatic scent with a delicate, sweet smell. It is known for being a calming as well as optimistic scent, perfect for making you feel a little more positive. Jasmine oil is often used as a natural anti-depressant. It also been said to be an aphrodisiac.  Jasmine can be found in a lot of oriental and floral fragrances, mostly in women’s perfume as it can be quite a feminine scent. For an easy-to-wear, floral fragrance for every occasion, #382 Inspired by Gucci Bloom is created with natural jasmine combined with tuberose for a powdery, fresh perfume. Authenticity is woven through qualitative, highly concentrated natural ingredients. Notes blossom out like a concentration of flowers, the unique expression of the new to the world ingredients, brings a new olfactory experience. Natural Tuberose absolute harvested from India is interlaced with natural Jasmine absolute. Jasmine bud extract obtained through an exclusive method of co-extraction that blends a natural quality of jasmine and captive molecules to impart a fresh green and petal scent on the skin.   Lavender This essential oil has calming properties that help control emotional stress. Lavender has a soothing effect on nerves and can relieve nervous tension and depression as well as treat headaches and migraines. It's an instant mood boost for dull, January days.     #533 Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Libre is just WOW! This perfume is amazing for any occasion and is sure to get you many compliments. Lavender gives the fragrance an edge and a calm note to harmonise with the screeching fresh notes of the orange and bitter black currant. This distinctive fragrance is sure to be your new favourite.        

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Pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and Halloween pumpkin, PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE... BUT A PERFUME!, fragrances and perfumes

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE... BUT A PERFUME!

Here in Ireland, Autumn means cold weather, grey skies, and brown leaves. For baristas and coffee shops, it means customers moving away from summer beverages like cold brew and iced coffee in favour of warming seasonal drinks like the pumpkin spice latte. Although the pumpkin spice latte was originally popularised by Starbucks, it has taken coffee consuming markets by storm in recent years, and has been replicated by cafes around the world. We at Valley of Roses wish to celebrate Spooky Season the most appropriate way by matching a fragrance to this iconic Halloween beverage.  #354 Inspired by Noir Pour Femme Inspired by Tom Ford's iconic Noir Pour Femme and a pumpkin spiced latte is a match made in heaven. With top notes of ginger and spiced orange it boats the same energetic and warming kick as your spooky season drink. What really makes it an iconic duo is it's unusual base.  Warming vanilla, mastic, amber, sandalwood, clove and nutmeg warm the soul just as good as a pumpkin spice latte. When we say spicy- don't be afraid. It is soft, elegant and subtle spice with autumnal warming vanilla.  Although Pumpkin Spice Latte can be branded basic.... we certainly couldn't brand our #354 Inspired by Tom Ford's Noir Pour Femme as Basic!     

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