Contests: 61 posts

On days like these nothing is more welcome than the kindness of other people. And here is one such example–Leslie, a Bois de Jasmin reader, wants to give away a part of her perfume collection.  Since there are quite a few bottles, there will be 6 winners. As she says, “I have not worn any of these for years. They just don’t work for me as my tastes have moved into different areas. They’ve been in the back of a drawer in my dresser, and really need to find homes where someone might appreciate them more than I have. It makes me happy to bring a little cheer to someone.” Leslie can send her package anywhere in the world, provided that customs restrictions don’t interfere. Of course, we are not responsible for customs duties, leaks or damage during transit or for lost packages.

Here’s what Leslie is offering:

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos 100 Ml EDP (nearly full)
Nobile 1942 La Danza Delle Libellule 75 ml EDP (2 bottles nearly full)
Noble 1942 La Danza Delle Libellule 75 ml Extrait (nearly full)
Hiram Green Slowdive 50 ml EDP (nearly full)
Hiram Green Dilettante 50 ml EDP (nearly full)
Maison Martin Margiela Tea Escape 100 ml EDP (nearly full)
Maison Martin Margiela Beach Walk 100 ml EDP (nearly full)

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Ukraine celebrates these holidays on January 7th and 14th respectively because the Orthodox Church follows the calendar proposed by Julius Caesar. Yes, we hold onto old traditions.

Nataliya of Experience Ukraine and I will lead a tour in Ukraine on June 2-9, 2020, and it will be a chance to discover more about Ukrainian culture, food, and of course, scents. I can’t be impartial, perhaps, but for the past few years I have been traveling extensively in Ukraine and every trip has been memorable. Nataliya feels the same way, which is why we’re so passionate in sharing these discoveries with you.

To give you a little preview, we’re hosting a #ukrainianscentandtasteadventure giveaway on Instagram: my prize will be an English translation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Night Before Christmas, handmade Ukrainian church incense, and linden blossom hydrosol and Nataliya will contribute an antique hand-loomed rushnyk, hand towel. We will select two winners randomly.

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It’s the time of the year for my incense sample giveaway. The set this time I made includes 10 x 0.05 oz/ 1.5 ml samples such as Serge Lutens L’Eau Froide, Tom Ford Cafe Rose, Annick Goutal Encens Flamboyant, L’Artisan Dzonghka, Chanel No 22, samples of pure frankincense oil, a few real frankincense tears and a couple of surprises. I can send package anywhere, provided the customs restrictions don’t interfere.

We are not responsible for custom duties, leaks or damage during transit or for lost packages.

To participate, please answer these questions. I will randomly draw one winner.

1. What do you look forward to the most in winter?
2. What scents smell enveloping to you?
3. May I contact you via email to notify you of your win?

The contest is now closed. The winner is Sam. Congratulations! I will be in touch via email shortly.

Thank you to everyone for your beautiful comments.

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I hope that everyone had a great weekend We have a great giveaway today thanks to Tara. She would like to give away a full bottle of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP, 50ml. It’s a tester bottle, but the perfume is fresh. Tara can send her package anywhere in the USA or Europe.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our entire Bois de Jasmin community for your generosity and kindness, whether it means giveaways like this, advice or comments that you share. You’re the best!

We are not responsible for custom duties, leaks or damage during transit or for lost packages.

To participate, please answer these questions. I will randomly draw one winner.

1.  Tara would like to find a good perfume for the autumn-winter season, “something that feels warm, comforting, but not overly sweet. I don’t like gourmands, vanillas or anything that smells of pastries. Spices and woods are more than welcome.”
2. May I contact you via email to notify you of your win and share your email with Tara?

The contest is now closed. The winner is Maxima. Congratulations! I will contact the winner by email. Thank you everyone for your suggestions to Tara.