topic Re: Wen Hope Scent? in WEN

Wen Hope Scent?

Jen44 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:54:36 GMT

Has anyone smelled the Wen Hope scent? Appreciate all comments! Thank you in advance for any responses!

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SurferWife — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:19:57 GMT

@Jen44...I have a sample and it is SEXY! I’m terrible with describing scents so hopefully one of the other WENners can give you a better technical description. I hope sexy helps a little!

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Jen44 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:21:28 GMT

@SurferWife Thank you!

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tcmalfa — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:53:21 GMT

@Jen44

I think all the gallons in June included a sample of the Hope fragrance & I remembered a lot of talk about it after it went out. I found this thread...it has several glowing reviews & great descriptions

https://community.qvc.com/t5/WEN/New-Hope-EDP-with-Gallon/td-p/4668309/page/2

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Jen44 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 06:10:41 GMT

@tcmalfa Perfect! Thanks so much!!!

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77yangya — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:17:05 GMT

Hi Jen44! I have the sample parfume, it was given when you buy a gallon, back in June. I love it! It's nice, warm, rich, it has something akin to tahitian vanilla smell to my nose. I was not too taken on with Love. Light, I like, I love Light in the NBT, got that more than once. I'm in on the NBT in Hope. Yeah, I think so!

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rochelleS — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 16:13:45 GMT

HI @Jen44

I too received a sample with my gallon order in June. My 1st impression was a sharp almost acrid smell on top of lavender and vanilla. It seemed to lean more to the masculine side of a "unisex" fragrance, which I didn't particularly care for. I let the sample sit until this morning when I saw your inquiry.

I reapplied some earlier on my pulse points and as it warmed up and settled down I was monitoring as time passed and the fragrance developed.

Again, initially something bright and sharp was in the opening notes. I'm not sure what this is. I haven't seen the note chart displayed yet. This was distinctive and again smelled manly on me. (The Light edp is manly on me too, btw) There's no question of vanilla and lavender in my initial spritz either.

As the scent started to dry down the sharpness ebbed away leaving the lavender and vanilla to develop. And they did. A soft sweetness arose tinged in mellow spices. Ever so soft and round, it's cupping the vanilla and the lavender I smell. This is more entwined and enveloping, as if they've found a comfy spot and have nestled in with the fellow compatriot notes. The spices are really soft but I sense and smell a sassy little wink.

Now, hours later, I smell a pleasant green and what seems like a wee touch of citrus in the mix. Both are very, very subtle and complimentary. Like a little ping in the overall warmth of the pleasant, yet softly sexy blend of the spices and herbs.

I find the scent on my wrist to be a much more pronounced scent of vanilla. But the crook of my arm is where's the fragrance is more complex. More body heat there. Overall I find this fragrance quite compelling. I'm quite surprised and very pleased after my initial first impression. Frankly glad I didn't give my sample away. I can see this becoming a signature fragrance for many if it smells on you like it does on me now. I truly did not see this becoming part of my Wen edp wardrobe...That Has Changed!!!

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FleaMktQn — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 15:48:36 GMT

@rochelleS I love the way you describe scents, pure poetry

So glad you're here for TSV Day

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Jen44 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 16:13:18 GMT

@rochelleS Thank you so much!!

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rochelleS — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 17:01:07 GMT

Thank you @FleaMktQn, you're a luv. I did a minor edit on my post too. But you certainly can see I've had a complete 360° change of my impression of this fragrance! What a pleasant surprise that was...

I'm glad to be here today too. My sister who lives an hour away, had a horrible accident and sustained a "life changing injury" as stated by her surgeon. She was brought by ambulance to a local hospital. Complications have delayed her second surgery. So I've spent the last 3+ weeks with her. One of her highlights is my coming in having used a different CC, NBT and or EDP for each visit. She's getting a huge kick out of this. Today will be FGP and of course I'll wear Hope too. Gotta get moving so we can watch the next show together. Good chatting with you and enjoy the tsv day too!♡♡♡

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Suebdoo — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:47 GMT

@rochelleS'OMG this past year has been aan unbelievable test of your strength!! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! I hope she recovers strong! My heart and thoughts go out for you! Makes my year pale in comparison and I don't think I could have your strength. I hope you are taking care of yourself!

Happy to see you here too......wouldn't be the same especially with your scent descriptions which always blow me away. My descriptions are........smells good or it stinks LOL. @

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Tennessee Vol — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:57:44 GMT

@rochelleS wrote:
Thank you @FleaMktQn, you're a luv. I did a minor edit on my post too. But you certainly can see I've had a complete 360° change of my impression of this fragrance! What a pleasant surprise that was...

I'm glad to be here today too. My sister who lives an hour away, had a horrible accident and sustained a "life changing injury" as stated by her surgeon. She was brought by ambulance to a local hospital. Complications have delayed her second surgery. So I've spent the last 3+ weeks with her. One of her highlights is my coming in having used a different CC, NBT and or EDP for each visit. She's getting a huge kick out of this. Today will be FGP and of course I'll wear Hope too. Gotta get moving so we can watch the next show together. Good chatting with you and enjoy the tsv day too!♡♡♡

@rochelleS I am so sorry to hear about your sister, but Praise the Lord that she is alive! She is blessed to have you by her side and I'm sure the aromatherapy of WEN is lifting her spirits too. Take care my friend...

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ANewHue — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:30:22 GMT

@rochelleS so sorry to hear about your sisters accident. Recently my friends brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I gave her a bottle of Lavender replenishing mist and oil for her to use on him . I pray your sister recovers and God gives you both strength at this time.

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World Traveler — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 22:36:24 GMT

Wish they would sell the candles without the fragrance. I am a huge Mango Coconut fragrance person; bought two of those last fall, so still have one. But I would love to have the candles of the blessings.

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ANewHue — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 01:44:14 GMT

@worldtraveler oh me too. I'm a little annoyed with myself because I jumped the gun with the hope UNIBT set . I don't know why but I've been waiting on Hope since Chaz described it a long time ago on Peri.

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jaybird123 — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 03:42:46 GMT

Thanks to you who have weighed in on the scent notes for Hope! Just curious how you'd compare to the FVWP? Seems like there are some similar notes. I think Chaz mentioned pairing the two a few minutes ago, so that got my attention.

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rochelleS — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:42:39 GMT

@ANewHue wrote:
@rochelleSso sorry to hear about your sisters accident. Recently my friends brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I gave her a bottle of Lavender replenishing mist and oil for her to use on him . I pray your sister recovers and God gives you both strength at this time.

@ANewHue I am so sorry to hear about your friends brothers diagnosis. Such an insidious disease. It's truly heartbreaking. You're so kind in sharing the Lavender items. Hopefully he'll experience calming benefits. My heart skips a beat when I hear news like this....hugs and love for this gentleman and all of those close and caring.

I grabbed a Lavender RTM for my sister but when I pulled it from my bag it was the voluminizing spray. Oops. Brought another in but she refused it. I'd given her some 613 NBT too and asked if she'd been using it. Her reply was it'd expired. No, explaining the mfg date and 2yr shelf life upon opening etc, etc...but she freaked out. She's terrified of infection and considers these items as outdated. It just wasn't worth trying to convince her otherwise and I let it go. Ironically, her BFF visited and scooped out 3/4's of the NBT for herself. OKAY, kinda tacky. But whatever...

Thanks you for your kind thoughts and prayer. It's appreciated. Same to you and your friend and her brother.♡♡♡

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rochelleS — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:56:11 GMT

@Suebdoo wrote:
@rochelleS'OMG this past year has been aan unbelievable test of your strength!! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! I hope she recovers strong! My heart and thoughts go out for you! Makes my year pale in comparison and I don't think I could have your strength. I hope you are taking care of yourself!

Happy to see you here too......wouldn't be the same especially with your scent descriptions which always blow me away. My descriptions are........smells good or it stinks LOL. @

@Suebdoo

Thank you. {{{Thank you! With Hugs}}} You've made me smile. And I totally cracked up over your scent description. Not so though, you hold your own with all you contribute here!!!

@I've been lurking as time allows. I do miss contributing but haven't been real chatty with so much going on. That situation that you and @Tennessee Vol are privy to is uglier than ugly could ever be. It's starting to unfold now and I don't know what the outcome will be. It's nauseating.

I rushed one of my cats to the emergency hospital tonite. He hasn't been well and in spite of his just being hospitized with my regular vet, something has been missed. When the ER vet left the room I just lost it. Surprisingly, I just went with it. My poor baby. And sister is suffering so much and has a long hard road ahead. I don't think she truly realizes what's in store. Oy.

Don't discount your feelings. I don't. We all experience "the cross to bear" and hopefully come out ahead with lessons learned and a stronger ability to learn and love in the world around us. Thankfully we have joy with our wonderful Wen! Yay! Later... ♡♡♡

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rochelleS — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:49:16 GMT

@Tennessee Vol wrote:
@rochelleS wrote:
Thank you @FleaMktQn, you're a luv. I did a minor edit on my post too. But you certainly can see I've had a complete 360° change of my impression of this fragrance! What a pleasant surprise that was...

I'm glad to be here today too. My sister who lives an hour away, had a horrible accident and sustained a "life changing injury" as stated by her surgeon. She was brought by ambulance to a local hospital. Complications have delayed her second surgery. So I've spent the last 3+ weeks with her. One of her highlights is my coming in having used a different CC, NBT and or EDP for each visit. She's getting a huge kick out of this. Today will be FGP and of course I'll wear Hope too. Gotta get moving so we can watch the next show together. Good chatting with you and enjoy the tsv day too!♡♡♡
@rochelleS I am so sorry to hear about your sister, but Praise the Lord that she is alive! She is blessed to have you by her side and I'm sure the aromatherapy of WEN is lifting her spirits too. Take care my friend...

@Tennessee Vol

It's been many years since I've been a caretaker yet there's things you (I ) just don't forget. She has a tough road ahead and I'll be there for her. I brought in some Isomers and we'very done some peels and masks, which she enjoyed. When she's ready, we spoke of using one of my Wen CC's. Whatever she wants is fine with me. The hospital is huge, leaps and bounds since I'd last been there. Most days it's like being in a quasi Sci Fi movie, a maze of new buildings with floors that easily can have you going in circles. But my little adventuring has led me to some great food sources and I've brought up some delectable meals to brighten her days. Every little bit counts in keeping the spirits up. I believe it's healing.

I appreciate your kind words and want you to know that they truly have a calming effect on me... for that, I am greatful.

I love reading how you've embraced Wen! So many great items to try and so many ways to utilize and incorporate in our regimes. I love all of the ideas and comments shared here. I hope you love the WVM RTM and then try the CC. I have everything in this and adore each and every product. At the last minute in June I succumbed and picked up the AD gallon! Yay, color me happy!!! Lots of things to share, especially the new Indigo! Later...♡♡♡

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Tennessee Vol — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:34:19 GMT

@rochelleS How is your sister and your fur baby? I hope both are well on their way to recovery. I lift you up in prayer! Please know that you are never alone!

You, my dear friend, are the reason I started using WEN again! I remember thinking that I would only use WEN to cleanse my body and wouldn't use it on my hair... silly me! It's amazing how much better my hair looks in only a few months. I couldn't be happier with the positive changes that I've seen on my skin either!

I can't wait to try the new Bella Spirit Indigo, I think it will really make my Salt and Pepper hair POP! In my opinion, Indigo really brought out the Pepper in Jack's hair, the model with Salt and Pepper hair. It amped up the brilliance and shine too!

I bought the TSV in TT mainly for the TT oil to use on my thinning eyebrows! I think I'll use the TT CC at least once a week as my first cleanse just to keep my scalp as healthy as possible... I don't have any problems now but I'd like to keep it that way.

Take care. Don't think you need to reply quickly to my post, you've got too much on your plate right now...