This is the second bit of content from you that I've seen. The first was a declutter for the show. I didn't sub then but I have now. I'm so very sorry that selfishness and greed infected this event. My Virgo brain is sending you love and light. May your 2025 be filled with happiness.
I wasn’t surprised, considering there were no restrictions on ticket purchases-it was inevitable that selfish people or resellers would jump at the opportunity. Then again, I work in risk management, so I tend to spot these kinds of issues from a mile away. As a good person you expect the same (good) level of behaviour from others, it is not your fault or you being not well organized. You did someting amazing with this event !
I’m so sorry it turned out this way 💔. I bought two tickets and thought I was being greedy 😆, but when I saw that couple bought 150, I almost dropped dead. It felt so against the spirit of your event, and I completely understand your disappointment. I’m not sure if this will make it any better, but I’ll cherish my two bottles with my entire being. I also gifted one to my sister and one to my mum, and they couldn’t be happier. You truly made my day, and it was so lovely to meet you.
That makes me so so happy to hear. It warms my heart that a part of my collection is going to you, your sister and mother. Enjoy them and thank you again for coming ❤️
Dear Josephine, I was fourth in the queue with my friend (a bone marrow transplant nurse). We were extremely excited to come to your event in the hope of finding our wedding fragrances. The fun of the lottery was all part of the experience we shared together! However, we were mainly happy to know we were supporting a good cause close to our hearts. The perfume was a bonus! When we realised what was happening in front of us, our hearts sank for you and those still outside. I know this wasn’t in the spirit of the event. However, the two of us found gorgeous fragrances we love and will hold very dearly as part of a special time in our lives. We also met some lovely fragrance pals in the queue. You made a lot of people very happy that day. I’m so terribly sorry it was soured.
I remember you two, and was so moved you came. Thank you for the bottom of my heart for supporting this cause. I’m so pleased to hear you found fragrances that you loved ❤️
Josephine! I’m so sorry to hear that happened on Sunday. I was part of the last group of people (I’m the French lady who loves sweet fragrance), and although I was among the last ones to arrive, I am so happy with the perfumes I got! One of them I had wanted for months, and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it waiting for me on the table! I’m so happy I got to meet you as well and tell you a bit about my fragrance journey. This alone made the whole experience worth it. You did such a beautiful thing, and I’d hate for these people to take the joy away from it. Thank you so much for hosting such a lovely event, for the beautiful card, and the cookies! Have a wonderful festive season 🎄
@@georgy-1635 I got Alien Goddess Intense (which is the one I'd been wanting for ages), I Want Choo Le Parfum and a Parfums de Marly discovery set. How about you?
Oh yes! I loved the layering combo you wore that day - just delicious. Thank you again for coming to support the charity. I’m so pleased you found fragrances that you love. Wishing you a magical festive season and best wishes for the new year ✨
I cannot tell how much this resonates with me. I have been involved in many events to benefit non-profits, and some people's behavior and even nastiness can leave one feeling empty and sad. Just know how many people you touched theough your incredible efforts. I hope you and your family are very proud. I know your uncle would be. Happy Holidays
You didn't deserve the difficult time from this. Try to remember the spirit in which you planned this and the beneficiaries of your fabulous generosity. The huge amount of money you raised, the gentle soul of the poet lady and the many faces that lit up at the shelter. You did that xx
Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, for doing what's actually right for you, Josephine. Even if you're no longer "active" in perfumery community, I still would love to hear two or three words of you about fragrances later on or once in a blue moon. All in all, I wish you bright and beautiful days to come-warm regards! 😊
Thank you. I’m still very much going to be active, just not in the way I used to be. The content I create will focus on back on the essence of my blog which is a holistic view on fragrances (mixing lifestyle, fashion and beauty as it relates to perfume) and also go behind the scenes of the fragrance industry, interviewing perfumers and diving deeper into fragrance development and creation. So you see, I’m not going anywhere!
@@jusderose oh that's good to hear! So relieving haha (I thought you're gonna take a hiatus or something). It's set then, I'm gonna be looking forward of your future-more holistic-oriented-contents pretty soon, best of luck! ;)
I’m sorry to hear that some people were acting in bad faith. You did something incredibly special, and the charity and women’s shelters are extremely thankful of your kindness. You’re a gem and I hope you have the best holidays and a wonderful new year.
Dear Josephine, it was so lovely to meet you at the event, thank you for the warm hug! I was so touched by the hand written card and the treats! Those star one were soooo delicious! Please ignore the noise; i was in the second last group to enter and still got two beautiful fregrances that will always remind me of you! The hours I waited outside I chatted with some lovely people! Hope you have a lovely end of the year and please do not let the noise get to you! ❤
Thank you so so much for your patience and for supporting this great cause. I was glad to meet you too and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the little treats 🥰
I had the pleasure of attending the event (I was 13th in the queue) and I was really excited, for the cause (my best friend had a bone marrow transplant a few years ago), for meeting you and for being able to get some lovely perfumes of yours (I got 2 tickets, so 4 bottles). I indeed felt shocked when I heard that someone bought 66 tickets (there is some darkness in doing that), who of course was ahead of me in line, but regardless, I found 4 wonderful perfumes and it was lovely to meet you in person and give you a hug. You are the sweetest, most elegant, luminous and glamorous woman ever!! What a beautiful energy!! And if the guy who was there with you is your husband, you are such a gorgeous couple ❤ I would have loved to talk much more to you, but I didn’t want to bother you (there were so many people). Funnily enough, I am behind you in the video 😅 I was completely overwhelmed when you gave me (and everyone else) the Xmas card and the sweets! I was speechless! The event was already a treat! You went above and beyond and it is clear the love, generosity and care you put into all this. You should feel very proud of yourself!! Idiots are everywhere, so don’t let that dim down your bright light, not even a bit! Of course, lessons learned, but you did a great thing for charity and you make many of us feel very lucky, happy and grateful. Thank you again and Happy Christmas!! Lots of love ❤
Dear Josephine, I was the pregnant lady who you let into the venue since I needed the facilities after all of us were waiting for too long (due to the incident of those individuals who got the suitcase to carry all the +100 fragrances they got away with). I’ve said it to you at the main door and I say it now: it was NOT your fault people were taking advantage of a lovely and generous event. No one could have actually thought people were gonna be that nasty. You were the kindest and loveliest person to take time to talk to us and explained what happened, it was a pleasure to meet you despite the bittersweet feeling. I was happy to take 2 fragrances (one brand new for my friend as a Christmas gift) and a partial for my own collection. Thank you for the notes and the chocolates as well, that personal touch was extremely sweet. If you ever decide to do another event in the future, incorporating all the learning from this first time, I will be happy to attend again and support your cause. Sending you a massive hug and happy Christmas ❤❤❤❤ xxxx
Oh my god I'm shocked people turned this event to make a profit for themselves. Wow. Continue to be good people and never stop standing up to those who have no morals and values.
Hello Josephine! You are a very kind person. You did a very good thing and the event was successful. The people who ruined the event must have very sad lives.
So sad to hear about the bad apples, but the bunch will not be spoiled and you handled with grace as always. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. ❤
I work in a difficult profession and I've been in a front facing job for decades. One thing I know is that if you give an inch people will take a mile every time. When you spoke about tickets I really assumed that everyone would get like 2 max or something. One clichéd saying that rings true every time is "this is why we can't have nice things." I'm not bitter. Just resigned that this is the way humanity works. Most people are okay but the minority of bad behavior will ruin things for everyone. This was a lovely gesture and in a few years you can do it again according to your own specifications.
Ugh. Some people are just miserable. You did a beautiful thing. Please try to focus on this and don’t let these awful few spoil it for you. With more time you’ll be able to do that I hope. Well done. Happy New Year!
14:13 the amount of efforts you’ve put in this event is incredible and heartwarming ❤the charity, the women’s shelter, the perfumed cards, the biscuits, everything !
I wish I was there too at the day of the event. I was in Istanbul Turkey for work and couldn’t come to London. Having watched this video I have just learned that the charity you will send the proceedings is about bone marrow matching via donors. Just warmed my heart as I had donated my bone marrow via transplant to my sister years ago and her life was saved while I lost my mum 7 years ago from the same disease, leukaemia. I wish we could meet one day and so glad for the event; you have such a big heart no matter how selfish some people might be. Hope to see you and so glad to meet with your channel and content ❤ love and hugs from Turkey. Thank you. Thats all I can say. 🥹💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story and for being so vulnerable with us. I’m sorry for the loss of your mother, leukaemia is an awful disease. You managed to save your sister though and that is incredible. Sending warm wishes and good health for the new year ❤️
Thank you for being you! Unfortunately, these days some people do feel entitled just because they are naturally ungrateful idiots. Your time, dedication, and generosity do not go unnoticed by those of us who truly get it. Well done. Happy Holidays.
Dear Josephine, it broke my heart to see how much love, attention and all your heart you put into this event, and then you had to deal with that behaviour!❤ However, the good thing is still done - how kind and generous you are to give away your treasures!
So sorry to hear how the event went but as many said here: you did everything you could for wonderful charity and shelter ♡ with such attention and detail. I hope with some time just the positive things stay with you!
You are amazing JDR! Grace, elegance, class, and a very kind heart! Love to see how beautiful touches and fragrances can be added to every day life and occasions. Very glad your charity event was a success. You have touched many more people that you realize.
You and your team did amazingly that day! I was also feel disgusted by the greedy couple that day. However, i was happy that your mission for your chosen charity was successful, to be able to meet you in person and I also managed to have a lovely day out in London with my daughter which made the 4 hrs journey to be there all worth it 🥰
Happy that your event sold out, as the charity is highly needed along with research into cancer. Im so gutted that i missed out on the event itself. If you have the chance to do this again, please dont hesitate. As this is an amazing cause and event. Take care!
Thank you for organising! You are so kind and thoughtful! It was pleasure to meet you. I'm very sorry to hear that some people took advantage of this event. I was one of the last people visiting, I didn't mind queuing and I couldn't be more happy about what I've got. Thank you! It was beautiful!
I would have loved to attend the event but I am in Australia, in saying that I get to enjoy your beautiful personality and our loves for perfumes with you here. The women at the shelter will always link your kindess to the amazing fragrace that they were gifted and that will be a memory etched into their heart for years to come everytime they wear the scent. That will be a beautiful and a forever core memory of love ❤️
It was so generous of you to run the event Josephine. As soon as I saw the video go up I bought myself a ticket and came along on Sunday. Yes I waited in line for about 3 hours but it was for charity and I felt fortunate to leave with two lovely perfumes to add to my little collection, as well as the bonus samples and lovely goody bag you so kindly created. Some people let their disappointment at not getting a niche perfume overshadow their overall enjoyment. I felt privileged to get to meet, hug and chat to you. You've made a huge difference for the charity and the people who will benefit from it. Thank you for holding such a selfless event ❤
I was so happy to meet you too, and thank you for taking the time out of your day to support this event. You’re a ray of positive light and energy and I’m so grateful you came ❤️
That was quite the feat to put on such an event! The personalized notes is such a Capricorn girl thang ❤. Lovely and touching. Totally welled up when you described your experience with the women’s shelter. It’s challenging to shake nasty behaviours when you’re doing something altruistic and with love. Fancy perfume won’t scent away their lack of grace. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas, Josephine 🎉❤ and even more beautiful 2025.
I would have refused to give them more than 3 perfumes per person and would have refunded the price of the tickets if i was in your shoes. These people are deplorable.
Oh my Josephine, I'm so sorry this happened, you don't deserve such for the lovely person you are! I heard from the people in the queue about some guy who had a suitcase and spent so long etc, I'm so sorry that people took advantage, shame on them! I'm happy I came and to be honest I'd have been happy to leave with anything and not complain! I know it's hard to ignore things like this but think more about the people that genuinely came to support and I was happy to meet new people in the queue. It's always lovely to see you, don't let no one dim your light. So happy so much money was raised for the charity. Have a lovely Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year❤️❤️❤️
You’re an absolute gem Miya, thank you a million times over for coming ❤️ It’s always a pleasure to see you and I’m glad you managed to get Guidance 46 ✨
What a heartwarming comment section. I’m so glad to read how many people went to the event and came away happy ☺️. I would have loved to have been able to come if I lived closer. Congratulations on an amazing achievement, it looked like you put so much heart and effort into arranging everything, and that’s a huge sum of money to raise! Sorry about the selfish couple tainting things, but I bet very few events are ever perfect on the first go! As you said, lesson learned for next time and focus on all the good you’ve put out into the world ❤
Josephine, I just want to say that I am deeply touched and happy for your success in raising money for the charity. It will definitely save some lives. This was a meaningful act of love from you to your community that surely deserved high respect from those people who behaved nastily and disrespectfully. Shame on them.🤮
I just ran over to my shelf to smell the card you so kindly included in the goodie pack. Still fragrant! I was in the group just before last (I think) and while there were understandably less choices, I got to take home a sealed 100ml Atitlan by Noeme which I have been loving and wearing every day despite it being quite floral and possibly unsuitable for the season. Thank you for your recommendations for a long-lasting citrus scent! I have planned a "window shopping" trip to a perfumery to try to sniff them out before buying. I'm sure I'll have a hard time choosing! Thank you again. It was a pleasure meeting you, and hope you can shake off the nasty comments and remember that the charitable goal of the event was successful. Have a great holiday season!
I am really sorry for this, some people are just… I can’t understand how they can live with themselves. But try to think of it as not your problem :) you did the right thing and you actually did a beautiful thing. You achieved your selfless and meaningful goal and that is all that matters, to you and to us, your admirers.
you said it well "as soon as a bargain is to be made"...such an illustrative turn of events...95% good folks who couldve had a lovely time for a good cause with good intentions and the nasty 5% ruining it for everybody. shame on those ppl and so sorry you had this happen to your event:( following you throuhh your videos its clear that you are a kind-hearted, ambitious, sensitive soul that for sure got hit (hopefully not too much) by such toxicity:( hope you have well recovered, can leave it behind and move onto 2025
Thank you for your message Saphna. As upsetting as it was, it was a great lesson on humanity. That in itself is a good learning and I’m all about learning new things and growing.
Dear sweet Josephine, please don’t allow these hater people to bother you. You have done an outstanding job. I am overjoyed to have found your channel and appreciate everything you do. You are an elegant, beautiful and inspiring woman. May the new year bring you only happiness and good health. Nothing but the best wishes for you and your family. We love you so much ❤❤❤. God bless you 💋💋💋🙏🙏🙏
Oh Joséphine I'm so sorry this happened to you. I really wanted to come to see you because you seem to be one of the most genuine content creator in this industry. Je voulais aussi parler un peu en français ah ah mais j'habite dans le West Midlands donc c'était un peu compliqué. En tout cas... Like you said, a huge amount of money was raised and you clearly made a positive on the community. People will be people some are greedy some are genuine, there is just nothing you can do but being in peace with yourself. Please continue to show us your new journey, this is such a refreshing content. Merci à toi.
Hi Josephine, I was at your event and I am so happy to meet you in person. I think you are a beautiful person inside out. It was so nice that you came outside and said hi to us. I would like to also thank you for the handwritten xmas card. It was my first xmas card of the year, and I keep it on my tv set and remember your kindness everyday 😊 I really appreciate the fact that you explained the situation to us. Because we saw a person putting hundreds of perfumes in a luggage and backpacks and couldn’t believe our eyes. I was personally thinking maybe these perfumes were reserved for some other charities. It didn’t occur to me that someone would take half of the tickets. Unfortunately, I believe they will sell them. I don’t know what else they will do with hundreds of perfumes. As a perfume lover, I was so exciting for this event (I had 1 ticket) and I was thinking this is like a lottery I will get whatever is there. I had some brands in mind, perfumes that I really want but cannot spend that much money on. While we were waiting outside, we also started talking to each other. We exchanged the brands we were interested and at some point someone said ah your brand is on the table now, maybe you can get it. Then in 5 minutes, those perfumes ended up in a luggage. We were all so sad as they ruined the game for us. More importantly, they ruined your day as well. I am sorry that this happened to you. But I am happy that I participated, and we did this for a good cause. Once again, I am so happy to see you in person. I will always support your work as I know and (can see) that you have a good heart. May you always encounter good people.
Thank you so much for coming and for supporting this cause, I deeply appreciate it ❤️ Wishing you a great end of year and all my best to you and your loved ones for 2025 ✨
I’m so sorry this happened. You did your best and people chose to take advantage of your kindness. Greed truly destroys everything. I can’t believe some people claimed they got ‘scraps’. The level of entitlement is insane. I’m glad that some people who wanted to connect and cared about the cause showed up. What you set out to do was admirable and I’m glad you were able to raise the funds for charity.
Dearest and lovely Josephine - do not let unfortunate people and their actions to bring your spirits and beauty that are much needed in our world let you down. Ignore and keep making the world a beautiful and better place for the rest of us. We love you. Warmest wishes for the holidays. ❤❤❤🌲🌲🌲
Hope in time you will remember the nice encounters the most! Also, your quest to experience and connect with fragrances in new ways really moves me. Scents as a part of a beautiful, meaningful life… you are so wise, and I will be so happy to follow your journey forward 🌷 Wishing you an amazing christmas and new years!
Thank you for this video. I attended the event and I don't think anyone was at loss, maybe they didn't get what they wanted but whatever they got was worth more than what they paid for the ticket. Anyway, the all point of this event was to raise money for charity and I think everyone who attended should be happy for being part of this. I did consider whether to attend the event, as I don't live in London and had to get up early to get a train to London(which was delayed along the way). But I am glad I attended. Even though my feet were frozen it was really nice to meet you again and, was great to be part of this and somehow help raise money for this charity. I am sure it took a very long time to organise this event, and doing something like this only shows how wonderful and generous of a person you are. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and for being so welcoming. And also thank you for the biscuits/chocolates bag (those star shaped biscuits are amazing - need to get some...) and the Christmas card, what a great gesture. Again, thank you , thank you and hope to see again in the near future. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, and a very happy New year!
You’re incredibly kind and THANK YOU for choosing to support this event and take the time out of your day to be there. I’m so so grateful. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year ✨
Oh my dear Josephine, I’m gutted. Your intentions were crystal clear even an ocean away and I applaud you for raising £11 for a wonderful charity so close to your heart!!! Your outlook is inspiring and I pray you keep your joyful and giving heart intact. Onwards and upwards! Merry Christmas to you and yours and cheers to a wonderful New Year🌹
You are a beautiful person, very lovely and kind. The women at the shelter got a wonderful Christmas gift of love from you. The mean and unkind people you can learn from, it's an absolute perfect example who we all don't want to be. with love from San Diego!!
Your heart was in the right place, so your intentions will never be overshadowed. The donations to the shelter and the charity event were a complete success because of the love and care behind your actions. It was selfless, and that's what the world needs more of. Happy holidays to you and your family all the way from Williamsburg Brooklyn in New York ❤
Hi Josephine it was really nice to meet you at the event! These things happen but I don’t hold it against anyone. Most importantly, I enjoyed getting to know you and speaking about our love for Singaporean food! As an added bonus, I was pretty pleased to get the Olfactive Studios samples and am enjoying Still Life in Rio. Can totally see why it shines in hot and humid weather. Looking forward to your next video already!
That makes so happy! It was a delight to meet you and I was just thinking I need to go back to Singapulah the Singaporean restaurant in the new year. The chilli crab feast (mess) awaits!
So sorry to hear about the bad apples. Your heart was in the right place, it was very generous of you to arrange this event and its a shame some people couldn't attend in the same spirit. I was one of the last people at the event, you and your team incredibly friendly inspite of what happened on the day. kudos to you guys. It was lovely to meet you and your team at the event.
I’m so sorry that your experience with this wonderful idea was disappointing due to several people. You made a great thing, you helped people who needed help, mistakes in organisation are normal for those who did it for the first time. I was pleased to see this video and wish you happy holidays! ❤
Was lovely to meet you and be assured that 99% of us there knew it wasn’t your fault. Understandable for there to be some frustration at the couple but again, your intentions were good and you did a fantastic thing for charity. I think people were just excited and happy to be there to see your lovely collection and hope to be lucky enough to get something they’ve been wanting for a while etc to see so many going in suitcases was disheartening. I wouldn’t have imagined someone would buy half the tickets either 😅 Thank you for the card and bag of sweets and biscuits ☺️ it was a really lovely thought and appreciated. Also, I got the Nest Balinese coconut oil and of course you were so right, it is amazinggg and I love it so much 😍
I attended the event and to start off on a positive note, thank you so much for making it possible and giving all the fragrances away. Loved being part of it especially because it was for charity. On the other hand, when I bought my ticket (I only had one ticket) I was thinking: why isn’t the number capped to maybe 3 per person. When I got there at half 8 I was 14th in line and I was gutted to hear that the first person in line who got there at 6am purchased over 60 tickets. That means he cleared out over 120 fragrances so by the time even I went in there, it was pretty empty and the best/ most expensive ones were gone. I felt mostly sad for the people who were behind me in the line to be honest. Considering we had 15-20 minutes to pick, this person must have just swiped the counters without any thinking .. and of course they will resell it, who needs 120 fragrances for themselves when they can get about £150 for each even if used. I’m not sure how this oversight happened and instead of letting him in to swipe the counters you could have said ok you can pick 10 fragrances each go and when the next batch of people are coming you can pick another 10 etc. I’m not sure what the best solution would have been but sadly this was a big mistake. Making them sign an agreement about not reselling it cannot be regulated and we won’t we know what their name is or if it comes from them so I’m unsure how they would be caught. But anyway, all this aside, you were absolutely lovely ! Welcomed everyone with a big hug and a handwritten card and cookies. You were even more stunning irl and I was so so glad to meet such a beautiful soul 💕♥️
Thank you for coming and for supporting the charity. The rules were very clear from the beginning and repeated several times. I also made sure to save more bottles that were either unopened or in boxes plus bring out discovery sets and samples for those who had the least choice. As I said, it was a very good learning experience and I’m thankful to those who brought positive energy.
@@jusderose I think at that point you did everything you could. Regardless of everything, it was a beautiful thing to do for the people who didnt take advantage and for the Anthony Nolan charity. Thank you for welcoming everyone so warmly, i am really honoured to have been part of it and will always remember you when i spray my fragrances :)
@GretaReichel-dx3ci I'm sure everything you say here, Josephine already knows. Stating the obvious after the fact doesn't help anyone, calling it an "oversight" and a "big mistake" is just rubbing salt to the wound
I am applauding your generosity, kindness and ability to execute this charity event! 👏👏👏🥰🤩💕 So sad to hear about those «rotten apples» in the basket; there will unfortunately always excist some of those 😔 Wishing you and your family warm, kind & happy holidays! 💫💝🎄⭐️
I’m so happy to hear that the event went well, it was a great initiative, and an amazing example of selflessness on your part! Congratulations, and thank you for being so sweet and kind 😊
It was so lovely to meet you and thank you for such a noble gesture of organising this event! I bought 3 tickets and gifted 2 of them to family memebers (and I even questioned myself if that might be a bit greedy) but when I learnt that some people got half the tickets I admit I was disappointed. I must emphasise I was disappointed at people's greed and scalpers who looked at this as great business opportunity. How greed crawld its way even to a charity event, an event that was meant to be about giving both for charity and for your community. I straight away thought that it probably never crossed your mind that in your community could be a couple of bad apples. I was hoping that my family memebers could get some special perfumes (something that I can't afford to gift them otherwise) but in the end I managed to find some lovely scents for myself. The handwritten card and the sweets were such a lovely touch. Definitely going to get more of the star shaped ones. I'm so sorry to see after how much thought and love you've poured into this, that it left you with a sour taste. But in the grand scheme of things you've managed to collect a huge amount for charity and that's what this event was all about, and your community, which apart from a few people were all lovely. Thank you again for everything! ❤️
It is not greedy if you bought tickets for your close ones, if only there were more tickets sold like that instead of one pair that went home with a luggage as I understood 😅
I’m so sorry to hear that a handful of people ruined something so pure, thoughtful and noble. It’s like they forgot or we’re ignorant of the spirit and purpose behind it all.😢
Congratulations Josephine first of all. Thank you for sharing the places, and your learning experiences good and bad. (Sorry about the bad situations that you had) Just remember you did a wonderful job with the event. You put a lot of effort with everything. 🤗🎉❤🎉
I am so proud of you. I know it's not easy but you are a strong woman. A little emotional I am cause I have watched as much as I can cause I am quite new in this perfume world. You are like a great mentor when it comes to perfume selection. It was my hobby to watch those vidios. Just one request please don't stop youtubeing.. I am gonna cry... Love you a lot mam
I'm sorry to hear about those nasty people. But don't let it drain you. You achieved great amount of money for a really nice cause. ❤ I live in Europe, but I wish I could meet with you in an event like that! I'm sending warm hug virtually and wish you Merry Chrtistmas and Happy New Year. 🎉
Que bonito gesto de solidaridad! Siempre hace bien para el alma ayudar... Para qué tener cosas que ya no vamos a utilizar? Como me hubiera gustado estar en ese evento! Pero, en fin! Eres excepcional, Josephine! Saludos desde Chile!
Congratulations Josephine on the success of your event and raising 11k for charity🎉 Thank you for taking us on the journey and showing us the prep work (the cards, the treats, the number of suitcases, the cosy set up..just wow🥰) and talking through the...challenges🤦♀️😒...some people need more growth than others. You did an amazing job in pulling this event off!!! Have a wonderful Christmas break and a fantastic start to 2025❤️
I honestly think you are amazing. I used to judge you. Because this world has so much pain and poverty and also so much excess. I think what you did is incredible. Bringing joy to people and helping an important cause and going good. I wish I could attend that event but I also have too many perfume bottles so....❤❤❤
You're such a beautiful lady and a beautiful person who I really happy to know. It is so satisfying to watch this wonderful and full of energy video with your calm voice...honestly, I can't get enough. It really calm me down! Thank you!
Hobbies and specific interests have been hyper-commodified the last 10 years. Buying/collecting watches, fragrances, books, shoes, Pokémon cards, really anything, has been hijacked by a small number of people who want to make it a main or side hustle. Fortunately, it sounds like most people who showed up were normal enthusiasts like any other hobby. Let’s continue to focus on that and preserve that magic as best we can.
Hello Josephine! I am so happy and moved by what you have done and hearing your story🥲 Wish I could've been there! Your a lovely person and I will continue to support your channel whatever you choose to do😊💕
I loved the card, and the chocolate treats were much appreciated on the drive backs home. I for sure, though the star cookie was baked as it tested so nice and fresh as home baked 😊. I was there to be part of the event and get some Christmas presents for my family and they will love their parfumes that is for sure. unfortunately some people are just selfish and that is nothing to do with you, you looked lovely and we're so kind and beautiful. Wishing you healthy and happy life ❤❤
I love your content, Josephine. It was very sad that those events happened. I feel that not all but few would always exist who have very little regard and empathy towards others. Nevertheless, I highly appreciate the efforts you made for this event. Been watching your content for more than a year now, my frag wish list is adding up and I'm learning about new perfumes thanks to you (some of which are not even available in my country lol). I will always be eager to watch your videos, and I wish you a very Happy New Year ❤
I am so happy to get to know you through your journey and was watching your videos with enthusiasm and inspiration. Wish you best of luck,Merry Christmas and new great projects for the next year ❤
What a beautiful event and kind gesture. Had I been in your shoes I would've allowed that couple to take max 10 perfumes each, and then made them get back in line. I would've kept doing that until their ticket fulfillment was complete or simply refunded them the rest. Two people shouldn't be able to ruin what you so generously put together or what others wanted to graciously partake in. Blessings always.
I am really sad for you. I have been feeling really disheartened by how individualistic and cold I am discovering people can be. I’m not sure I can ever come to terms with it. But I’m sorry you had to experience it to such a high degree. More than anything, I hope that this has not changed something within you. I feel your intentions so deeply and for that alone I have to believe that there are many other people like us. We can truly be loving enough to overshadow the darkness. Thank you for doing something so beautiful and connective. I wish you peace and love ❤
It’s a good learning on humanity. Interestingly when I went to the women’s shelter there was similar behaviour: some really lovely ladies that were so grateful, some more quiet but intrigued and a handful that were greedy and selfish. This is similar behaviour to what I see online in the comments section as well. I’m in no position to judge anyone as you don’t know what people have gone through or understand their thought patterns to act in a specific way. Nonetheless very interesting to observe the full spectrum of humans.
Josephine, you have inspired me, and many others, with your knowledge, your passion and most of all, your kindness. You see the best in people because you are one of the very best and I can say that with confidence because not many will have the heart and the courage to do with you did, especially for those vulnerable women at the shelter. In your own way, you have truly made the world a better place for many, myself included. And to those of you grifters and haters reading this comment, remember that your 'scrappy' attitude will always stink and everyone in the room can smell it as soon as you walk into the room. Good luck spending a fortune trying to cover that up.
Another superb vlog. ❤ Very interesting to hear about those individuals and the overall range of emotions. 🤔 Like you said, certainly an experience to learn from. Thank you as always for sharing Josephine. 🙏
I felt that this initiative was great and I am very sorry to hear that you had this unpleasant experience with some individuals... 💗 I've been really inspired by your last videos and wish you all the best! 🤍
I’m so sorry to hear what happened Josephine! Some people are truly despicable. I hope you can take solace in the positivity from the people who participated in the spirit of the event!
You did a good thing. Its regrettable that some did not stay within the spirit and scope of the event and seek to profiteer. Its uncouth and a flaw in their social perception. Unfortunately, if they kept within the rules you set out, then there is weak recourse to prevent them doing as they wish. A signed agreement means trifle unless you are willing to enforce it at an expense; not advisable here. On a positive note, you did raise a good sum for charitable purposes. I can feel you anguish at "letting down" those that waited patiently and the hurt generated. In such instances its better to forgive them ,both the hoarders and vile keyboard comments (possibly born out of disappointment, frustration, tiredness, impatience, hunger etc). You do this for yourself, not for them x
Thank you so much to everyone who supported this event ❤
This is the second bit of content from you that I've seen. The first was a declutter for the show. I didn't sub then but I have now.
I'm so very sorry that selfishness and greed infected this event. My Virgo brain is sending you love and light. May your 2025 be filled with happiness.
I wasn’t surprised, considering there were no restrictions on ticket purchases-it was inevitable that selfish people or resellers would jump at the opportunity. Then again, I work in risk management, so I tend to spot these kinds of issues from a mile away. As a good person you expect the same (good) level of behaviour from others, it is not your fault or you being not well organized. You did someting amazing with this event !
Well now I know too.
That’s interesting, I never knew I thought like a risk management assessor. ❤
I’m so sorry it turned out this way 💔. I bought two tickets and thought I was being greedy 😆, but when I saw that couple bought 150, I almost dropped dead. It felt so against the spirit of your event, and I completely understand your disappointment. I’m not sure if this will make it any better, but I’ll cherish my two bottles with my entire being. I also gifted one to my sister and one to my mum, and they couldn’t be happier. You truly made my day, and it was so lovely to meet you.
That makes me so so happy to hear. It warms my heart that a part of my collection is going to you, your sister and mother. Enjoy them and thank you again for coming ❤️
Dear Josephine, I was fourth in the queue with my friend (a bone marrow transplant nurse). We were extremely excited to come to your event in the hope of finding our wedding fragrances. The fun of the lottery was all part of the experience we shared together! However, we were mainly happy to know we were supporting a good cause close to our hearts. The perfume was a bonus!
When we realised what was happening in front of us, our hearts sank for you and those still outside. I know this wasn’t in the spirit of the event.
However, the two of us found gorgeous fragrances we love and will hold very dearly as part of a special time in our lives. We also met some lovely fragrance pals in the queue.
You made a lot of people very happy that day. I’m so terribly sorry it was soured.
Which perfumes did you get for your wedding Girls?
@ My friend - Alula, Penhaligon. Myself - Riviera Sunrise, Atelier Des Ors 💛 so lucky!
I remember you two, and was so moved you came. Thank you for the bottom of my heart for supporting this cause. I’m so pleased to hear you found fragrances that you loved ❤️
Dear Josephine, don't let bad people stain your beautiful heart. You are a beautiful generous soul. ❤
It will take a lot more to do that. I’m a tough girl!
Josephine! I’m so sorry to hear that happened on Sunday. I was part of the last group of people (I’m the French lady who loves sweet fragrance), and although I was among the last ones to arrive, I am so happy with the perfumes I got! One of them I had wanted for months, and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it waiting for me on the table! I’m so happy I got to meet you as well and tell you a bit about my fragrance journey. This alone made the whole experience worth it.
You did such a beautiful thing, and I’d hate for these people to take the joy away from it. Thank you so much for hosting such a lovely event, for the beautiful card, and the cookies! Have a wonderful festive season 🎄
Which fragrances did you go home with? Sounds like it might be worth a try 😍
@@georgy-1635 I got Alien Goddess Intense (which is the one I'd been wanting for ages), I Want Choo Le Parfum and a Parfums de Marly discovery set. How about you?
Oh yes! I loved the layering combo you wore that day - just delicious. Thank you again for coming to support the charity. I’m so pleased you found fragrances that you love. Wishing you a magical festive season and best wishes for the new year ✨
I cannot tell how much this resonates with me. I have been involved in many events to benefit non-profits, and some people's behavior and even nastiness can leave one feeling empty and sad. Just know how many people you touched theough your incredible efforts. I hope you and your family are very proud. I know your uncle would be. Happy Holidays
You’re very kind Beth, thank you. I needed to hear this.
You didn't deserve the difficult time from this. Try to remember the spirit in which you planned this and the beneficiaries of your fabulous generosity. The huge amount of money you raised, the gentle soul of the poet lady and the many faces that lit up at the shelter. You did that xx
Congratulations!! 11k for charity is amazing ❤ I’m so sorry there were some people that didn’t get the big picture
I’m so happy we raised this money! I’m meeting the charity in person next year to follow more closely what they do
Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, for doing what's actually right for you, Josephine. Even if you're no longer "active" in perfumery community, I still would love to hear two or three words of you about fragrances later on or once in a blue moon. All in all, I wish you bright and beautiful days to come-warm regards! 😊
Thank you. I’m still very much going to be active, just not in the way I used to be. The content I create will focus on back on the essence of my blog which is a holistic view on fragrances (mixing lifestyle, fashion and beauty as it relates to perfume) and also go behind the scenes of the fragrance industry, interviewing perfumers and diving deeper into fragrance development and creation. So you see, I’m not going anywhere!
@@jusderose oh that's good to hear! So relieving haha (I thought you're gonna take a hiatus or something). It's set then, I'm gonna be looking forward of your future-more holistic-oriented-contents pretty soon, best of luck! ;)
I’m sorry to hear that some people were acting in bad faith. You did something incredibly special, and the charity and women’s shelters are extremely thankful of your kindness. You’re a gem and I hope you have the best holidays and a wonderful new year.
Dear Josephine, it was so lovely to meet you at the event, thank you for the warm hug! I was so touched by the hand written card and the treats! Those star one were soooo delicious!
Please ignore the noise; i was in the second last group to enter and still got two beautiful fregrances that will always remind me of you! The hours I waited outside I chatted with some lovely people! Hope you have a lovely end of the year and please do not let the noise get to you! ❤
Thank you so so much for your patience and for supporting this great cause. I was glad to meet you too and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the little treats 🥰
I'm a cancer survivor and this is wonderful.
I had the pleasure of attending the event (I was 13th in the queue) and I was really excited, for the cause (my best friend had a bone marrow transplant a few years ago), for meeting you and for being able to get some lovely perfumes of yours (I got 2 tickets, so 4 bottles).
I indeed felt shocked when I heard that someone bought 66 tickets (there is some darkness in doing that), who of course was ahead of me in line, but regardless, I found 4 wonderful perfumes and it was lovely to meet you in person and give you a hug. You are the sweetest, most elegant, luminous and glamorous woman ever!! What a beautiful energy!! And if the guy who was there with you is your husband, you are such a gorgeous couple ❤
I would have loved to talk much more to you, but I didn’t want to bother you (there were so many people). Funnily enough, I am behind you in the video 😅
I was completely overwhelmed when you gave me (and everyone else) the Xmas card and the sweets! I was speechless! The event was already a treat! You went above and beyond and it is clear the love, generosity and care you put into all this. You should feel very proud of yourself!! Idiots are everywhere, so don’t let that dim down your bright light, not even a bit!
Of course, lessons learned, but you did a great thing for charity and you make many of us feel very lucky, happy and grateful.
Thank you again and Happy Christmas!!
Lots of love ❤
Thank you again for coming, I’m so grateful for your support ❤️
Dear Josephine, I was the pregnant lady who you let into the venue since I needed the facilities after all of us were waiting for too long (due to the incident of those individuals who got the suitcase to carry all the +100 fragrances they got away with). I’ve said it to you at the main door and I say it now: it was NOT your fault people were taking advantage of a lovely and generous event. No one could have actually thought people were gonna be that nasty. You were the kindest and loveliest person to take time to talk to us and explained what happened, it was a pleasure to meet you despite the bittersweet feeling. I was happy to take 2 fragrances (one brand new for my friend as a Christmas gift) and a partial for my own collection. Thank you for the notes and the chocolates as well, that personal touch was extremely sweet. If you ever decide to do another event in the future, incorporating all the learning from this first time, I will be happy to attend again and support your cause. Sending you a massive hug and happy Christmas ❤❤❤❤ xxxx
It was so so nice to meet you. Thank you again for coming and for supporting this event ❤️
Oh my god I'm shocked people turned this event to make a profit for themselves. Wow. Continue to be good people and never stop standing up to those who have no morals and values.
Hello Josephine! You are a very kind person. You did a very good thing and the event was successful. The people who ruined the event must have very sad lives.
So sad to hear about the bad apples, but the bunch will not be spoiled and you handled with grace as always. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. ❤
I work in a difficult profession and I've been in a front facing job for decades. One thing I know is that if you give an inch people will take a mile every time. When you spoke about tickets I really assumed that everyone would get like 2 max or something.
One clichéd saying that rings true every time is "this is why we can't have nice things." I'm not bitter. Just resigned that this is the way humanity works. Most people are okay but the minority of bad behavior will ruin things for everyone.
This was a lovely gesture and in a few years you can do it again according to your own specifications.
Ugh. Some people are just miserable. You did a beautiful thing. Please try to focus on this and don’t let these awful few spoil it for you. With more time you’ll be able to do that I hope. Well done. Happy New Year!
14:13 the amount of efforts you’ve put in this event is incredible and heartwarming ❤the charity, the women’s shelter, the perfumed cards, the biscuits, everything !
I wish I was there too at the day of the event. I was in Istanbul Turkey for work and couldn’t come to London. Having watched this video I have just learned that the charity you will send the proceedings is about bone marrow matching via donors. Just warmed my heart as I had donated my bone marrow via transplant to my sister years ago and her life was saved while I lost my mum 7 years ago from the same disease, leukaemia. I wish we could meet one day and so glad for the event; you have such a big heart no matter how selfish some people might be. Hope to see you and so glad to meet with your channel and content ❤ love and hugs from Turkey. Thank you. Thats all I can say. 🥹💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story and for being so vulnerable with us. I’m sorry for the loss of your mother, leukaemia is an awful disease. You managed to save your sister though and that is incredible. Sending warm wishes and good health for the new year ❤️
Thank you for being you! Unfortunately, these days some people do feel entitled just because they are naturally ungrateful idiots. Your time, dedication, and generosity do not go unnoticed by those of us who truly get it. Well done. Happy Holidays.
Thanks
Dear Josephine, it broke my heart to see how much love, attention and all your heart you put into this event, and then you had to deal with that behaviour!❤ However, the good thing is still done - how kind and generous you are to give away your treasures!
So sorry to hear how the event went but as many said here: you did everything you could for wonderful charity and shelter ♡ with such attention and detail. I hope with some time just the positive things stay with you!
Thank you 🫶🏼
You are amazing JDR! Grace, elegance, class, and a very kind heart! Love to see how beautiful touches and fragrances can be added to every day life and occasions. Very glad your charity event was a success. You have touched many more people that you realize.
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
You and your team did amazingly that day! I was also feel disgusted by the greedy couple that day.
However, i was happy that your mission for your chosen charity was successful, to be able to meet you in person and I also managed to have a lovely day out in London with my daughter which made the 4 hrs journey to be there all worth it 🥰
@@slouise6815oh goodness it took you 4hours to get to London! I’m glad you managed to make a good day out of it. Thank you again for coming ❤
Happy that your event sold out, as the charity is highly needed along with research into cancer.
Im so gutted that i missed out on the event itself.
If you have the chance to do this again, please dont hesitate. As this is an amazing cause and event.
Take care!
Thank you for organising!
You are so kind and thoughtful! It was pleasure to meet you. I'm very sorry to hear that some people took advantage of this event.
I was one of the last people visiting, I didn't mind queuing and I couldn't be more happy about what I've got.
Thank you! It was beautiful!
Thank you so so much for coming, I’m grateful for your support and kindness ❤️
I would have loved to attend the event but I am in Australia, in saying that I get to enjoy your beautiful personality and our loves for perfumes with you here. The women at the shelter will always link your kindess to the amazing fragrace that they were gifted and that will be a memory etched into their heart for years to come everytime they wear the scent. That will be a beautiful and a forever core memory of love ❤️
What an incredible experience and gesture to gift a part of your collection to the woman’s shelter. You are incredible ❤️
It was so nice to see smiles on some of these ladies’ faces 🥰
Oh Josephine, you did such a beautiful thing!!! ☺️
People can be very rude and indelicate but think of all the money you raised for the charity! 💕
Yes, and that was the most important thing 😊
It was so generous of you to run the event Josephine. As soon as I saw the video go up I bought myself a ticket and came along on Sunday. Yes I waited in line for about 3 hours but it was for charity and I felt fortunate to leave with two lovely perfumes to add to my little collection, as well as the bonus samples and lovely goody bag you so kindly created. Some people let their disappointment at not getting a niche perfume overshadow their overall enjoyment. I felt privileged to get to meet, hug and chat to you. You've made a huge difference for the charity and the people who will benefit from it. Thank you for holding such a selfless event ❤
I was so happy to meet you too, and thank you for taking the time out of your day to support this event. You’re a ray of positive light and energy and I’m so grateful you came ❤️
That was quite the feat to put on such an event! The personalized notes is such a Capricorn girl thang ❤. Lovely and touching.
Totally welled up when you described your experience with the women’s shelter. It’s challenging to shake nasty behaviours when you’re doing something altruistic and with love. Fancy perfume won’t scent away their lack of grace.
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas, Josephine 🎉❤ and even more beautiful 2025.
Thank you 🫶🏼 Wishing you a lovely Christmas as well and best wishes for 2025 ✨
I would have refused to give them more than 3 perfumes per person and would have refunded the price of the tickets if i was in your shoes. These people are deplorable.
Oh my Josephine, I'm so sorry this happened, you don't deserve such for the lovely person you are! I heard from the people in the queue about some guy who had a suitcase and spent so long etc, I'm so sorry that people took advantage, shame on them! I'm happy I came and to be honest I'd have been happy to leave with anything and not complain! I know it's hard to ignore things like this but think more about the people that genuinely came to support and I was happy to meet new people in the queue. It's always lovely to see you, don't let no one dim your light. So happy so much money was raised for the charity. Have a lovely Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year❤️❤️❤️
You’re an absolute gem Miya, thank you a million times over for coming ❤️ It’s always a pleasure to see you and I’m glad you managed to get Guidance 46 ✨
What a heartwarming comment section. I’m so glad to read how many people went to the event and came away happy ☺️. I would have loved to have been able to come if I lived closer.
Congratulations on an amazing achievement, it looked like you put so much heart and effort into arranging everything, and that’s a huge sum of money to raise!
Sorry about the selfish couple tainting things, but I bet very few events are ever perfect on the first go! As you said, lesson learned for next time and focus on all the good you’ve put out into the world ❤
Josephine, I just want to say that I am deeply touched and happy for your success in raising money for the charity. It will definitely save some lives. This was a meaningful act of love from you to your community that surely deserved high respect from those people who behaved nastily and disrespectfully. Shame on them.🤮
I just ran over to my shelf to smell the card you so kindly included in the goodie pack. Still fragrant!
I was in the group just before last (I think) and while there were understandably less choices, I got to take home a sealed 100ml Atitlan by Noeme which I have been loving and wearing every day despite it being quite floral and possibly unsuitable for the season.
Thank you for your recommendations for a long-lasting citrus scent! I have planned a "window shopping" trip to a perfumery to try to sniff them out before buying. I'm sure I'll have a hard time choosing!
Thank you again. It was a pleasure meeting you, and hope you can shake off the nasty comments and remember that the charitable goal of the event was successful.
Have a great holiday season!
You’re most welcome. Thank you for coming ❤️
I am really sorry for this, some people are just… I can’t understand how they can live with themselves.
But try to think of it as not your problem :) you did the right thing and you actually did a beautiful thing. You achieved your selfless and meaningful goal and that is all that matters, to you and to us, your admirers.
Greed is truly a poison in people's hearts. They should be ashamed. Karma finds it's way in the end.
Glad I finally got to meet you! You're such a warming individual😊
Thank you SO MUCH for coming 😊
you said it well "as soon as a bargain is to be made"...such an illustrative turn of events...95% good folks who couldve had a lovely time for a good cause with good intentions and the nasty 5% ruining it for everybody. shame on those ppl and so sorry you had this happen to your event:( following you throuhh your videos its clear that you are a kind-hearted, ambitious, sensitive soul that for sure got hit (hopefully not too much) by such toxicity:( hope you have well recovered, can leave it behind and move onto 2025
Thank you for your message Saphna. As upsetting as it was, it was a great lesson on humanity. That in itself is a good learning and I’m all about learning new things and growing.
Dear sweet Josephine, please don’t allow these hater people to bother you. You have done an outstanding job. I am overjoyed to have found your channel and appreciate everything you do. You are an elegant, beautiful and inspiring woman. May the new year bring you only happiness and good health. Nothing but the best wishes for you and your family. We love you so much ❤❤❤. God bless you 💋💋💋🙏🙏🙏
Oh Joséphine I'm so sorry this happened to you. I really wanted to come to see you because you seem to be one of the most genuine content creator in this industry.
Je voulais aussi parler un peu en français ah ah mais j'habite dans le West Midlands donc c'était un peu compliqué.
En tout cas... Like you said, a huge amount of money was raised and you clearly made a positive on the community. People will be people some are greedy some are genuine, there is just nothing you can do but being in peace with yourself.
Please continue to show us your new journey, this is such a refreshing content.
Merci à toi.
Josephine, I’m so sorry the event did not go as planned. You live and learn and your heart was in the right place. That’s really all that matters x
Hi Josephine,
I was at your event and I am so happy to meet you in person. I think you are a beautiful person inside out. It was so nice that you came outside and said hi to us. I would like to also thank you for the handwritten xmas card. It was my first xmas card of the year, and I keep it on my tv set and remember your kindness everyday 😊
I really appreciate the fact that you explained the situation to us. Because we saw a person putting hundreds of perfumes in a luggage and backpacks and couldn’t believe our eyes. I was personally thinking maybe these perfumes were reserved for some other charities. It didn’t occur to me that someone would take half of the tickets. Unfortunately, I believe they will sell them. I don’t know what else they will do with hundreds of perfumes.
As a perfume lover, I was so exciting for this event (I had 1 ticket) and I was thinking this is like a lottery I will get whatever is there. I had some brands in mind, perfumes that I really want but cannot spend that much money on. While we were waiting outside, we also started talking to each other. We exchanged the brands we were interested and at some point someone said ah your brand is on the table now, maybe you can get it. Then in 5 minutes, those perfumes ended up in a luggage. We were all so sad as they ruined the game for us. More importantly, they ruined your day as well. I am sorry that this happened to you. But I am happy that I participated, and we did this for a good cause.
Once again, I am so happy to see you in person. I will always support your work as I know and (can see) that you have a good heart. May you always encounter good people.
Thank you so much for coming and for supporting this cause, I deeply appreciate it ❤️ Wishing you a great end of year and all my best to you and your loved ones for 2025 ✨
Yes, I too often expect the same decorum from people but it's rarely happened. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! x
I’m so sorry this happened.
You did your best and people chose to take advantage of your kindness. Greed truly destroys everything. I can’t believe some people claimed they got ‘scraps’. The level of entitlement is insane.
I’m glad that some people who wanted to connect and cared about the cause showed up. What you set out to do was admirable and I’m glad you were able to raise the funds for charity.
Dearest and lovely Josephine - do not let unfortunate people and their actions to bring your spirits and beauty that are much needed in our world let you down. Ignore and keep making the world a beautiful and better place for the rest of us. We love you. Warmest wishes for the holidays. ❤❤❤🌲🌲🌲
Thank you 🫶🏼 Best wishes for the new year to you ✨
Hope in time you will remember the nice encounters the most! Also, your quest to experience and connect with fragrances in new ways really moves me. Scents as a part of a beautiful, meaningful life… you are so wise, and I will be so happy to follow your journey forward 🌷 Wishing you an amazing christmas and new years!
Thank you for this video. I attended the event and I don't think anyone was at loss, maybe they didn't get what they wanted but whatever they got was worth more than what they paid for the ticket. Anyway, the all point of this event was to raise money for charity and I think everyone who attended should be happy for being part of this. I did consider whether to attend the event, as I don't live in London and had to get up early to get a train to London(which was delayed along the way). But I am glad I attended. Even though my feet were frozen it was really nice to meet you again and, was great to be part of this and somehow help raise money for this charity. I am sure it took a very long time to organise this event, and doing something like this only shows how wonderful and generous of a person you are. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and for being so welcoming. And also thank you for the biscuits/chocolates bag (those star shaped biscuits are amazing - need to get some...) and the Christmas card, what a great gesture. Again, thank you , thank you and hope to see again in the near future. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, and a very happy New year!
You’re incredibly kind and THANK YOU for choosing to support this event and take the time out of your day to be there. I’m so so grateful. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year ✨
Oh my dear Josephine, I’m gutted. Your intentions were crystal clear even an ocean away and I applaud you for raising £11 for a wonderful charity so close to your heart!!! Your outlook is inspiring and I pray you keep your joyful and giving heart intact. Onwards and upwards! Merry Christmas to you and yours and cheers to a wonderful New Year🌹
You are a beautiful person, very lovely and kind. The women at the shelter got a wonderful Christmas gift of love from you. The mean and unkind people you can learn from, it's an absolute perfect example who we all don't want to be. with love from San Diego!!
Your heart was in the right place, so your intentions will never be overshadowed. The donations to the shelter and the charity event were a complete success because of the love and care behind your actions. It was selfless, and that's what the world needs more of.
Happy holidays to you and your family all the way from Williamsburg Brooklyn in New York ❤
Please show us your new and smaller perfume collection, with everything that you have kept 😍
Hi Josephine it was really nice to meet you at the event! These things happen but I don’t hold it against anyone. Most importantly, I enjoyed getting to know you and speaking about our love for Singaporean food! As an added bonus, I was pretty pleased to get the Olfactive Studios samples and am enjoying Still Life in Rio. Can totally see why it shines in hot and humid weather. Looking forward to your next video already!
That makes so happy! It was a delight to meet you and I was just thinking I need to go back to Singapulah the Singaporean restaurant in the new year. The chilli crab feast (mess) awaits!
So sorry to hear about the bad apples. Your heart was in the right place, it was very generous of you to arrange this event and its a shame some people couldn't attend in the same spirit.
I was one of the last people at the event, you and your team incredibly friendly inspite of what happened on the day. kudos to you guys. It was lovely to meet you and your team at the event.
Just beginning to watch! Have to check in and say your hair looks gorgeous!!!
Thank you Beth
I’m so sorry that your experience with this wonderful idea was disappointing due to several people. You made a great thing, you helped people who needed help, mistakes in organisation are normal for those who did it for the first time. I was pleased to see this video and wish you happy holidays! ❤
Was lovely to meet you and be assured that 99% of us there knew it wasn’t your fault. Understandable for there to be some frustration at the couple but again, your intentions were good and you did a fantastic thing for charity. I think people were just excited and happy to be there to see your lovely collection and hope to be lucky enough to get something they’ve been wanting for a while etc to see so many going in suitcases was disheartening.
I wouldn’t have imagined someone would buy half the tickets either 😅
Thank you for the card and bag of sweets and biscuits ☺️ it was a really lovely thought and appreciated.
Also, I got the Nest Balinese coconut oil and of course you were so right, it is amazinggg and I love it so much 😍
Thank you so much for coming and it was lovely meeting you. I’m so so happy you got Balinese Coconut, it’s a wonderful scent 🥰
@@jusderose❤❤
I attended the event and to start off on a positive note, thank you so much for making it possible and giving all the fragrances away. Loved being part of it especially because it was for charity.
On the other hand, when I bought my ticket (I only had one ticket) I was thinking: why isn’t the number capped to maybe 3 per person. When I got there at half 8 I was 14th in line and I was gutted to hear that the first person in line who got there at 6am purchased over 60 tickets. That means he cleared out over 120 fragrances so by the time even I went in there, it was pretty empty and the best/ most expensive ones were gone.
I felt mostly sad for the people who were behind me in the line to be honest. Considering we had 15-20 minutes to pick, this person must have just swiped the counters without any thinking .. and of course they will resell it, who needs 120 fragrances for themselves when they can get about £150 for each even if used. I’m not sure how this oversight happened and instead of letting him in to swipe the counters you could have said ok you can pick 10 fragrances each go and when the next batch of people are coming you can pick another 10 etc. I’m not sure what the best solution would have been but sadly this was a big mistake.
Making them sign an agreement about not reselling it cannot be regulated and we won’t we know what their name is or if it comes from them so I’m unsure how they would be caught.
But anyway, all this aside, you were absolutely lovely ! Welcomed everyone with a big hug and a handwritten card and cookies. You were even more stunning irl and I was so so glad to meet such a beautiful soul 💕♥️
Unfortunately the Ts&Cs clearly stated it was first come first served. She couldn’t really go back on that :(
Thank you for coming and for supporting the charity. The rules were very clear from the beginning and repeated several times. I also made sure to save more bottles that were either unopened or in boxes plus bring out discovery sets and samples for those who had the least choice. As I said, it was a very good learning experience and I’m thankful to those who brought positive energy.
@@jusderose I think at that point you did everything you could. Regardless of everything, it was a beautiful thing to do for the people who didnt take advantage and for the Anthony Nolan charity. Thank you for welcoming everyone so warmly, i am really honoured to have been part of it and will always remember you when i spray my fragrances :)
@GretaReichel-dx3ci I'm sure everything you say here, Josephine already knows. Stating the obvious after the fact doesn't help anyone, calling it an "oversight" and a "big mistake" is just rubbing salt to the wound
You’re an angel! Stay blessed and healty and keep up the good work… Big hug from The Netherlands
I am applauding your generosity, kindness and ability to execute this charity event! 👏👏👏🥰🤩💕 So sad to hear about those «rotten apples» in the basket; there will unfortunately always excist some of those 😔 Wishing you and your family warm, kind & happy holidays! 💫💝🎄⭐️
I’m so happy to hear that the event went well, it was a great initiative, and an amazing example of selflessness on your part! Congratulations, and thank you for being so sweet and kind 😊
It was so lovely to meet you and thank you for such a noble gesture of organising this event!
I bought 3 tickets and gifted 2 of them to family memebers (and I even questioned myself if that might be a bit greedy) but when I learnt that some people got half the tickets I admit I was disappointed. I must emphasise I was disappointed at people's greed and scalpers who looked at this as great business opportunity. How greed crawld its way even to a charity event, an event that was meant to be about giving both for charity and for your community. I straight away thought that it probably never crossed your mind that in your community could be a couple of bad apples. I was hoping that my family memebers could get some special perfumes (something that I can't afford to gift them otherwise) but in the end I managed to find some lovely scents for myself. The handwritten card and the sweets were such a lovely touch. Definitely going to get more of the star shaped ones.
I'm so sorry to see after how much thought and love you've poured into this, that it left you with a sour taste. But in the grand scheme of things you've managed to collect a huge amount for charity and that's what this event was all about, and your community, which apart from a few people were all lovely.
Thank you again for everything! ❤️
It is not greedy if you bought tickets for your close ones, if only there were more tickets sold like that instead of one pair that went home with a luggage as I understood 😅
Thank you again for coming to support this event. I’m so happy you found fragrances that you enjoy ❤️
You're killing it! Loving this new season of life for you!
I’m so sorry to hear that a handful of people ruined something so pure, thoughtful and noble. It’s like they forgot or we’re ignorant of the spirit and purpose behind it all.😢
Congratulations Josephine first of all. Thank you for sharing the places, and your learning experiences good and bad. (Sorry about the bad situations that you had) Just remember you did a wonderful job with the event. You put a lot of effort with everything. 🤗🎉❤🎉
So beautiful and hartwarming video, so much in the spirit of giving and caring… merci beaucoup Josephine!
I am so proud of you. I know it's not easy but you are a strong woman. A little emotional I am cause I have watched as much as I can cause I am quite new in this perfume world. You are like a great mentor when it comes to perfume selection. It was my hobby to watch those vidios. Just one request please don't stop youtubeing.. I am gonna cry... Love you a lot mam
Thank you for your lovely note. I’m not going anywhere, don’t you worry!
Hello from Canada👋🇨🇦 You did your best, and that's all that matters. See you next year.❤
Hi!
I'm sorry to hear about those nasty people. But don't let it drain you. You achieved great amount of money for a really nice cause. ❤ I live in Europe, but I wish I could meet with you in an event like that! I'm sending warm hug virtually and wish you Merry Chrtistmas and Happy New Year. 🎉
Hi Josephine ❤ look at the bright side, the charity got a lovely check to use for their invaluable work 😊
Que bonito gesto de solidaridad!
Siempre hace bien para el alma ayudar... Para qué tener cosas que ya no vamos a utilizar?
Como me hubiera gustado estar en ese evento! Pero, en fin!
Eres excepcional, Josephine!
Saludos desde Chile!
Happy holidays my dear Josephine, God bless you 💕✨
And you ✨
I am so sorry that happened with those ridiculous entitled people, they are pathetic and greedy. Keep being your lovely self! ❤
Congratulations Josephine on the success of your event and raising 11k for charity🎉 Thank you for taking us on the journey and showing us the prep work (the cards, the treats, the number of suitcases, the cosy set up..just wow🥰) and talking through the...challenges🤦♀️😒...some people need more growth than others. You did an amazing job in pulling this event off!!! Have a wonderful Christmas break and a fantastic start to 2025❤️
You’re very kind, thank you Estee. Wishing you a great Christmas too and best wishes for the new year ✨
Bravo 🍾 you did a good job. Learn from the experience and move on. Happy new year to you ma Jolie 🥂
I honestly think you are amazing. I used to judge you. Because this world has so much pain and poverty and also so much excess. I think what you did is incredible. Bringing joy to people and helping an important cause and going good. I wish I could attend that event but I also have too many perfume bottles so....❤❤❤
You're such a beautiful lady and a beautiful person who I really happy to know. It is so satisfying to watch this wonderful and full of energy video with your calm voice...honestly, I can't get enough. It really calm me down!
Thank you!
Hobbies and specific interests have been hyper-commodified the last 10 years. Buying/collecting watches, fragrances, books, shoes, Pokémon cards, really anything, has been hijacked by a small number of people who want to make it a main or side hustle. Fortunately, it sounds like most people who showed up were normal enthusiasts like any other hobby. Let’s continue to focus on that and preserve that magic as best we can.
Hello Josephine! I am so happy and moved by what you have done and hearing your story🥲 Wish I could've been there! Your a lovely person and I will continue to support your channel whatever you choose to do😊💕
I’ve really enjoyed your reviews! I wish you the best in the coming year. You are a remarkable young lady! And thanks for your content 🙏
You did a wonderful job Josephine ❤ Take care and keep smiling 😊 Happy holidays 🎉
Dear Josephine🥰, you are wonderful! ❤ Thank you for everything that you do and also for sharing it with us!🌞
Have a great Christmas time!🎄🌟💫🙏💖💖💖
I loved the card, and the chocolate treats were much appreciated on the drive backs home. I for sure, though the star cookie was baked as it tested so nice and fresh as home baked 😊.
I was there to be part of the event and get some Christmas presents for my family and they will love their parfumes that is for sure. unfortunately some people are just selfish and that is nothing to do with you, you looked lovely and we're so kind and beautiful.
Wishing you healthy and happy life ❤❤
Josephine im so very sorry to hear this , ❤️you did your best , shame on those individuals 😩
Thank you for this video. You warmed a young man's heart.
I love your content, Josephine. It was very sad that those events happened. I feel that not all but few would always exist who have very little regard and empathy towards others. Nevertheless, I highly appreciate the efforts you made for this event. Been watching your content for more than a year now, my frag wish list is adding up and I'm learning about new perfumes thanks to you (some of which are not even available in my country lol). I will always be eager to watch your videos, and I wish you a very Happy New Year ❤
Thank you. Wishing you a lovely end of year and Christmas 🎄✨
I’m so sorry, I’m sending you a warm hug. Thank you for sharing your fragrances to benefit the charity. ❤
You are such a sweet girl...thank you for all you do
I am so happy to get to know you through your journey and was watching your videos with enthusiasm and inspiration. Wish you best of luck,Merry Christmas and new great projects for the next year ❤
What a beautiful event and kind gesture. Had I been in your shoes I would've allowed that couple to take max 10 perfumes each, and then made them get back in line. I would've kept doing that until their ticket fulfillment was complete or simply refunded them the rest. Two people shouldn't be able to ruin what you so generously put together or what others wanted to graciously partake in. Blessings always.
I am really sad for you. I have been feeling really disheartened by how individualistic and cold I am discovering people can be. I’m not sure I can ever come to terms with it. But I’m sorry you had to experience it to such a high degree.
More than anything, I hope that this has not changed something within you. I feel your intentions so deeply and for that alone I have to believe that there are many other people like us. We can truly be loving enough to overshadow the darkness. Thank you for doing something so beautiful and connective. I wish you peace and love ❤
It’s a good learning on humanity. Interestingly when I went to the women’s shelter there was similar behaviour: some really lovely ladies that were so grateful, some more quiet but intrigued and a handful that were greedy and selfish. This is similar behaviour to what I see online in the comments section as well. I’m in no position to judge anyone as you don’t know what people have gone through or understand their thought patterns to act in a specific way. Nonetheless very interesting to observe the full spectrum of humans.
Josephine, you have inspired me, and many others, with your knowledge, your passion and most of all, your kindness. You see the best in people because you are one of the very best and I can say that with confidence because not many will have the heart and the courage to do with you did, especially for those vulnerable women at the shelter. In your own way, you have truly made the world a better place for many, myself included.
And to those of you grifters and haters reading this comment, remember that your 'scrappy' attitude will always stink and everyone in the room can smell it as soon as you walk into the room. Good luck spending a fortune trying to cover that up.
You’re a ray of sunshine. Thank you for writing this, it warms my heart ❤️
Another superb vlog. ❤ Very interesting to hear about those individuals and the overall range of emotions. 🤔 Like you said, certainly an experience to learn from. Thank you as always for sharing Josephine. 🙏
I felt that this initiative was great and I am very sorry to hear that you had this unpleasant experience with some individuals... 💗 I've been really inspired by your last videos and wish you all the best! 🤍
You are a wonderful, giving, beautiful human and I’m so sorry this happened to you! I send blessings and look forward to seeing you in 2025 ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear what happened Josephine! Some people are truly despicable. I hope you can take solace in the positivity from the people who participated in the spirit of the event!
You did a good thing. Its regrettable that some did not stay within the spirit and scope of the event and seek to profiteer. Its uncouth and a flaw in their social perception. Unfortunately, if they kept within the rules you set out, then there is weak recourse to prevent them doing as they wish. A signed agreement means trifle unless you are willing to enforce it at an expense; not advisable here. On a positive note, you did raise a good sum for charitable purposes. I can feel you anguish at "letting down" those that waited patiently and the hurt generated. In such instances its better to forgive them ,both the hoarders and vile keyboard comments (possibly born out of disappointment, frustration, tiredness, impatience, hunger etc). You do this for yourself, not for them x
❤ What a beautiful good deed.