Don’t you just love perfumed packages in the mail? It’s even better when the perfume is housed in the perfect packaging. Yesterday I receive the Ineke Perfumes Scent Library and I have to say that Ineke Ruhland has outdone herself in perfume creation and package design. The Scent Library provides 2.5ml samples of the Floral Curiosities line of fragrances which are housed in the most innovative packaging that I have seen a long time…they come in a book! And inside the Scent Library book are individual “library cards” that describe each fragrance in the collection… each of which are individually exquisite and lovely. The five fragrances in the Floral Curiosities collection are:
Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia) Fresh and Opulent
Angel’s Trumpet opens with refreshing notes of honeydew melon, Seville orange and leafy greens. Angel Trumpet’s rich floralcy is then warmed by cinnamon leaf and allspice and supported by Virginia cedar and white musk.
Briar Rose (Rosa Rubiginosa) Fruity and Floral
A pretty rose-violet accord given big character with supporting notes of black raspberry, green apple, warm spices, patchouli, cacao and vanilla.
Poet’s Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) Citrus and Herbal
A fragrance inspired by Poet’s Jasmine tea, replete with slices of citrus fruit. Added points of interest include star anise, rosemary, absinthe, frankincense, cardamom, hinoki wood and guaiac wood.
Scarlet Larkspur (Delphinium cardinale) Floral Oriental
A bright fruity opening of blood orange, red currant and morello cherry deepens over time with notes of claret wine, nutmeg, saffron, amyris wood, tonka bean and vanilla.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) Woody and Sweet
A peach schnaps note introduces the spicy Sweet William floral accord, and is further warmed with cinnamon, clove and cumin essential oils. The dominant wood notes are a blend of cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli, softened with Bourbon vanilla.
I am having a hard time deciding which one of these floral beauties is my favorite…so far Scarlet Larkspur and Briar Rose are running neck and neck.
You can check out all of the Floral Curiosities fragrances with your very own Ineke Scent Library which is only available via the Ineke website for a great price of $22! Great fragrances, great packaging, great price….how fun!
The Scented Hound 
August 23, 2013 at 7:52 am
I wasn’t really fond of Briar Rose and Sweet William, the two I tried so far, but the packaging is a lovely thing to look at.
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 9:20 am
Lucas – the whole collection is made up of pretty florals…they are a bit girly, but I really like the Larkspur (for my girly side :))
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 10:03 am
They are girly for sure. I don’t know Larkspur but for the girly perfumes I love Prada Candy
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 10:16 am
I have not tried Prada Candy…but I am pretty confident that I’m not going to be a fan of anything that has the word “candy” in the name. I have the feeling it’s pretty sweet?!
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 12:11 pm
To me it’s swee, but in a good way and amount. It smells of benzoin, musk and toffee 🙂
LikeLike
August 23, 2013 at 8:38 am
Great concept. Handsome packaging. Accessible price.
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 9:21 am
I know, right!!!
LikeLike
August 23, 2013 at 9:19 am
I love the “ancient” look of the package. It gives the idea of being found in grandma’s attick. Like some kind of treasure.
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 9:21 am
That’s the key…it’s like a little treasure. I hate to get wrapped up in packaging but it can make a huge difference!
LikeLike
August 23, 2013 at 9:20 pm
I feel almost bad that I won’t be buying this set. My “excuse” is that I already own four out of five “curiosities” and also in the adorable “book” packaging. But I really-really like both the idea of making samples look that great and the fact that they are redeemable against a FB purchase.
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 9:22 am
Absolutely…did you purchase your curiosities when they were available at Anthropologie?
LikeLike
August 24, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Yes. And I even paid the full price. Though later I got a couple more on sale and gifted it to relatives on my trip to Ukraine.
LikeLike
August 25, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Awesome! I heard about these through EAUMG’s video review and went to order a box. It’s a little more expensive non US but I’m still very tempted to get them! Do you think they’d be to my taste? Come on you know me!
I’m all over the florals, but INEKE always seems kinda, transparent? Safe? I dunno. Still – I’d love to find something of hers I really like. Very nice write up – have you found a favourite since writing?
LikeLike
August 25, 2013 at 5:24 pm
My dear Freddie – I think you are right on the nose about these fragrances. You should note that they were first launched in the US exclusively at a chain for younger women called Anthropologie http://www.anthropologie.com/. Now they are available elsewhere. They are pretty, but I believe a bit too tame for your liking as they become light and airy except for Sweet William which much more herbal than floral to me. I think I liked Larkspur the best it was almost like California wine country to me. If you want a second opinion on these, Undina said she owns four of the fragrances although I’m not sure which ones.
LikeLike
August 25, 2013 at 8:54 pm
My copy of the “book” arrived this week and I am having fun exploring them all. Briar Rose is very interesting indeed and I am loving Angels Trumpet. It is just so much FUN!
LikeLike
August 26, 2013 at 5:27 am
I think I made up my mind and Larkspur is my favorite of the line.. but they are all wonderful in their own way!
LikeLike
Pingback: Christmas Gift Idea 1 – Scent Library – $US22 | The Fragrant Man