I first came across this Scent Library disguised as a book on The Scented Hound whose esteemed nose had sniffed it out way back in August. I wanted to wait until now to write about it as it makes an interesting and interactive gift for Hanukkah, Christmas or your own holiday celebration; a great affordable gift for family, a friend or a perfume fiend.
Why is this handsome gift only $US22? The purchase price is redeemable on other Ineke products so effectively it is a marketing tool if you are inspired to then require a full bottle of one of these sample sizes or any other Ineke perfume.
Included in this library of Floral Curiosities are 5 scents; my favourite is the fairy tale Briar Rose followed by Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia). Sweet William is headache-inducing to me but may not be so for you. The other scents are Poet’s Jasmine which is gorgeous and Scarlet Laskspur.
For a comprehensive breakdown on each fragrance I suggest viewing the video review by the perfectly bobbed Victoria on her EauMG YouTube channel.
Tomorrow we will look at fragrant gifts from $US5 to $US70.
Ineke – website
Further Reading
The Scented Hound – review
Undina’s Looking Glass – A Gift of Perfume
EauMG – video review
Ineke – Derring-Do review
Ineke – Magnolia for Men – review
Ineke – Chemical Bonding – review
Ineke – Balmy Days and Sundays – review
Now Smell This – Robin’s Gift Guides
Part 1: Scented Body Products
Part 2: Travel Sizes & Coffrets
Part 3: Home Fragrance
Part 4: Gifts for Men
Part 5: Fragrant Teas and Sweets
The Fragrant Man
Christmas Gift Idea 1 – Scent Library $US22
Christmas Gift Idea 2 – Holiday Perfumes $US5 – $US70
Christmas Gift Idea 3 – Cire Trudon Candles $US95 ~ $US120
Christmas Gift Idea 4 – Tom Ford Mini-Flacons ~ $US325 – $US360
The Smelly Vagabond – Christmas Gift Guide 2013
Mr Vagabond is updating a List Index of ideas from my esteemed colleagues.
The Fragrant Man 
Thank you for the shout out!
I think this is one of the best under $25 holiday gifts. It’s good for fragrance, grooming/beauty folks, book lovers and even those that just love cute packaging.
It is a great ‘book’. What colour is your bob now?
I’ve been meaning to try one of Ineke’s sets for sometime now. This may be a gift I give myself. I especially like that if you buy one of her sets the price is redeemable on a full size purchase. I tend to be a gift set splitter, but would not parcel out this one.
Hours of fun with this one Azar. I think you will like the Briar Rose and Poet’s Jasmine.
It looks extremely appealing, but I wasn’t entirely crazy about the Ineke perfumes I have smelled in the past. I haven’t tried any of these though, and Angel Strumpet is such a whimsical name I feel that I should try it.
Definately not vintage and it is Angel’s Trumpet not Angel Strumpet. I have since added pictures lest others are confused. What a whimsy – lol.
Angel Strumpet is surely better, though Bugle Of The Seraphim is an equally nice concept. Next: Trombone Of The Cherub, and Cupid’s French Horn.
Delightful words Mr Narcissus. You may too young to remember the Westminster Abbey recording of this. Here is Let the Bright Seraphim at a other locale.
Let the bright Seraphim in burning row
Their loud uplifted Angel-trumpets blow
Let the Cherubic host, in tuneful choirs
Touch their immortal harps with golden wires.
Dame Kiri!
Charming, actually. Getting me in the mood for Chrimble.
Ha, I was just going to write you the exact same words. I am jubilating early now and reaching for a Jublilation XXV.
I quite liked those when I smelled them actually. I must get to grips with those pesky Amouages….
Isn’t this just the greatest? I give it 5 bones for creativity and for such a great price. What a way to introduce your perfumes. Great job Ineke! Thanks for the shout out JR.
And thank you to your nose for the lead. I love books so this is a great addition to the shelves as well as a good talking point for visitors. Interactive.
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