I have a correction to make…. The baby bottle of BR540 is actually an OIL!!! lol I was so excited that I didn’t realize it’s not the perfume!! I’m kinda bummed because obviously I was super excited (I mean at least I got my non shimmer oil) but it does bring the value of the overall box down! I don’t see it for sale individually in that size but the 2.4 oz is $105 and a set that includes that size would make it about $100, bringing the total value to $1,174! lol so disregard all the stuff that hinges on that oil being a perfume and sorry for the mistake! 🩷😊
I love seeing your excitement!! And I also really like that you stay true to yourself, loving Baccarat, when sooo many content creators are saying that they are over it because they smell it all the time…it would be sad to stop enjoying something just because it becomes popular. I also still love that profile, it’s so versatile, I feel you can layer it with almost everything
Post Christmas and Christmastide (the real 12 days of Christmas that start on Christmas Day) are also under considered. Although I think if this time became over commercialized like Christmas then maybe it wouldn’t feel as special and niche like it does now 🤷🏼♀️
Lauren tea light candles are the smallest ones you can buy like the ones you use for wax melts. The one you are thinking of are votives. That’s what you were holding in your hand 😉 Loved watching you open this. Very beautiful ❤
Thank you for the names of the different sizes!! lol votives are definitely what those were… actual tea light size would be diabolical in the box for the price lol
This was so fun to watch! Your knowledge of fragrances is so impressive, I’d be so interested to hear an “if you like this you’d love that” series from you- I love my good old Clinique happy but I am curious what some more elevated versions would be!
Now this advent calendar is THE advent calendar…I just got the baccarat rouge 540 extrait as a Christmas present and I love it more than the regular one…once it sits on the skin it’s everything!!!!
Grand Soir is an "Elegant" modern style amber French perfume, is very Unisex, and is one of the best ones on the market today. I'm glad you now have it in your collection ❤✨️
I agree with buying direct - byredo for example the experience was 10/10 got a free candle and samples and a really nice box , and Clarins also I got a makeup bag full of 6 minis of my choice with my face cream - worth more than any saving I could have made elsewhere
Love to hear those examples!! Buying from the brand can be such a nice experience! They have more margin and control over presentation and when it comes to expensive or luxury brands they usually deliver!
I think the 7 day calendar is brilliant! If you want to give some an advent calendar as a gift, but your suppose to open it all through December..how does that work? Lol I think the 25th-31st is fun! Plus, I’d much rather get fewer things that have more value than a bunch of things with no value.
This was so fun to watch, love to see you enjoying such a beautiful calendar. I wish baccarat worked on me but I get that burnt rubber smell 😪 thankfully the sol de janeiro dupe works better... good for my bank balance. You've got me wanting to try some other mfk scents though ❤
This was my favorite video of yours last year and now this year! It's so fun to watch! I don't think I'll ever purchase it because it's so pricey during Christmas time, but I sure do love seeing what's in it! 😍🥰
I am so glad I watched your review last year as it prompted me to purchase this year's. It's important to note before Francis Kurkdjian opened his Maison aka house, he was the nose behind MANY other amazing perfumes, i.e. Dior. Absolutely LOVE his fragrances. Purchased Aqua Universalis Forte, Oud Satin Mood, and Oud Silk Mood. His freshies (green, blue, and yellow bottles) are divine (similar to Aqua Universalis). Grand Soir brings to mind "old money" scent (classic), as are Gentle Fluidity Gold and Silver. He never disappoints, imo☺️
I've sampled a ( baccarat rouge ) perfume & I liked it & then I recently bought a dupe of it because I can't afford the real BR right now , and guess what ....!!!! I bought the wrong one 😢 I actually sampled the extrait version (the red bottle) and what I've bought is the OG one !!!! I like it (BR) 45% because I smell burnt sugar & pine disinfectant!! But somehow I like it 😂 I keep imagining eating caramel dessert near a Christmas tree, but I've never smelled a Christmas tree 🎄 😂
Thank you so much for correcting me and catching that!! I was wondering why the cap was different when editing but the no shimmer oil had me think it was something to do with it being in the box!! I really wish it were the perfume instead of the oil because it does bring the box value down! Thank you again for pointing it out!! 😊🩷
I’m not into candles (fear of fire) so that brings down the value to me. I like everything else but I probably wouldn’t get the advent calendar. If I really want to treat myself I might go ahead and fill in the voids in my BR 540 collection. I already have the regular sized BR 540 and the extrait. Hair mist, hand & body cleansing gel, soap, body oil. They don’t have a body lotion. :-( Maybe also add the fragrance wardrobe to experience the other scents. I would be very happy with all of that.
I love watching these videos. However, I don't really see why you would spend that much money on it. You could have just bought all the things you love for the same price. lol
Honestly I think this is so fun, because the average viewer wouldn’t spend this much on an advent calendar. I still get to have the experience of opening the calendar without spending any money. It’s like window shopping!
@ hey I didn’t say it’s wrong she received the gift! It’s amazing she got to experience this, I just won’t even bother watching bc the price point is so high..especially if you don’t know the scents at all and may only like one or 2 for 1k..Just my take.
I totally feel that. I'd say more but I don't want to come across as snarky to the video creator because like yeah in essence this is what beauty and fragrance reviews are all about but idk it turns me off as well. Just not for me and that is okay.
Super video, thanks! I believe the "baby Baccarat" is actually a body oil (it has a different cap) and from the website, it is around 100$, which makes the total 110$ less 🥲
I was wondering why the cap was different and am a little bummed it’s not a smaller perfume of BR540! lol I guess I got the non shimmering body oil I wanted… but like you said it does also change the value of the box!! Would have preferred my fantasy than the reality 🤣
Omg unfortunately there is a reason why… it’s an OIL!!! lol in my excitement I was incorrect about it!! I mean still love the scent and that it doesn’t have shimmer but it does have less value than the perfume and that’s the reason the packaging was different!!
I have a correction to make…. The baby bottle of BR540 is actually an OIL!!! lol I was so excited that I didn’t realize it’s not the perfume!! I’m kinda bummed because obviously I was super excited (I mean at least I got my non shimmer oil) but it does bring the value of the overall box down! I don’t see it for sale individually in that size but the 2.4 oz is $105 and a set that includes that size would make it about $100, bringing the total value to $1,174! lol so disregard all the stuff that hinges on that oil being a perfume and sorry for the mistake! 🩷😊
This was the most impressive advent calendar I’ve seen. Wow, I love it! I can’t afford it but love it anyhow
I love seeing your excitement!! And I also really like that you stay true to yourself, loving Baccarat, when sooo many content creators are saying that they are over it because they smell it all the time…it would be sad to stop enjoying something just because it becomes popular. I also still love that profile, it’s so versatile, I feel you can layer it with almost everything
Yes, but most of the people are wearing "dupes" and not the actual BR 540 fragrance.. so that is something to consider. 🤔
I wish more brands would do the seven day calendars, it’s such a great idea
Post Christmas and Christmastide (the real 12 days of Christmas that start on Christmas Day) are also under considered. Although I think if this time became over commercialized like Christmas then maybe it wouldn’t feel as special and niche like it does now 🤷🏼♀️
Right like I’d rather have seven really nice products than 20-something smaller or cheap items
This is EXACTLY the type of premium fragrance content I'm tryna watch 💯✨
Lauren tea light candles are the smallest ones you can buy like the ones you use for wax melts. The one you are thinking of are votives. That’s what you were holding in your hand 😉 Loved watching you open this. Very beautiful ❤
Thank you for the names of the different sizes!! lol votives are definitely what those were… actual tea light size would be diabolical in the box for the price lol
That was awesome! And would be a great yearly tradition! I really love an advent calendar that starts on dec 25th. That's so special.
I love that it is meant to be gifted and opened after the 25th too!!
Grand Soir layered with Kayali Vanilla 28 is incredible. I always look forward to a new advent calendar video!
Omg I have both of these and im gonna try this now!
Your enthusiasm is contagious! And I’m not even opening it.
This was so fun to watch! Your knowledge of fragrances is so impressive, I’d be so interested to hear an “if you like this you’d love that” series from you- I love my good old Clinique happy but I am curious what some more elevated versions would be!
Now this advent calendar is THE advent calendar…I just got the baccarat rouge 540 extrait as a Christmas present and I love it more than the regular one…once it sits on the skin it’s everything!!!!
This is the happiest you’ve ever been with these advent calendars lol…I love it. ❤
Commenting so to get your money back!! Worthy advent calendar!!! 😊
lol 😘🙏🏻🤣🩷
love that an advent calendar finally brought you joy!!
Grand Soir is an "Elegant" modern style amber French perfume, is very Unisex, and is one of the best ones on the market today. I'm glad you now have it in your collection ❤✨️
Wow! I would DIE to get BR540 extrait. This was such a good advent calendar because even though it is expensive you do get your $$$ worth of
You introduced me to Baccarat Rouge. It is a masterpiece!
Holy shit..😮 I'm thankful for dupes
I just got my first bottle of baccarat, been using a travel set I got plus samples and I finally broke down and got a bottle, I’m so excited!
It’s soo good!! I hope you enjoy and cherish your bottle!! 😊🩷
Love Grand Soir! It's gorgeous! Baccarat is beautiful as well.
you should pick up some calendars on clearance after the holidays! a couple years back I got the Neiman's one and it had a BR candle!
If this one had BR540 and NOT the extrait, it would've been mine. I LOVED last years so much! I can't wait what they bring out next year.
Glad you’re finally thrilled with an advent calendar after so many sub par, disappointing openings 😊
Beautiful calendar
Totally worth it!!❤❤🎉
Nice calendar my sister loves baccarat
This was amazing!!! Now that’s an advent calendar 😍
I agree with buying direct - byredo for example the experience was 10/10 got a free candle and samples and a really nice box , and Clarins also I got a makeup bag full of 6 minis of my choice with my face cream - worth more than any saving I could have made elsewhere
Love to hear those examples!! Buying from the brand can be such a nice experience! They have more margin and control over presentation and when it comes to expensive or luxury brands they usually deliver!
I think the 7 day calendar is brilliant! If you want to give some an advent calendar as a gift, but your suppose to open it all through December..how does that work? Lol I think the 25th-31st is fun! Plus, I’d much rather get fewer things that have more value than a bunch of things with no value.
I have two scents that are my absolute favourite which are MFK Bacarat Rouge 540 & Jo Malone Pear Freesia.
I have been wearing BR 540 for years and still love it. I think I’ll always own it as well as the extrait version.❤ great video!
This was so fun to watch, love to see you enjoying such a beautiful calendar. I wish baccarat worked on me but I get that burnt rubber smell 😪 thankfully the sol de janeiro dupe works better... good for my bank balance. You've got me wanting to try some other mfk scents though ❤
Oh so exciting😁
Oud Satin Mood is my girl! I gotta keep her in my collection ❤ always. It’s powdery, so if you don’t like Oud and rose? Not for you.
Best box ever!!😊
I cannot stand the scent of BR540. HOWEVER, I am so happy to see you happy and getting value from this 7 day masterpiece ❤
This was my favorite video of yours last year and now this year! It's so fun to watch! I don't think I'll ever purchase it because it's so pricey during Christmas time, but I sure do love seeing what's in it! 😍🥰
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Oud Satin Mood is a top ten maybe top five for me, LOVE!!!!
I’m so excited to get more familiar with it!! Love that it’s in your top!! 😊
@@laurenmaefragrance I loved your excitement unboxing this, exactly how I would feel. As a fragrance fanatic I can totally relate!
This is unrelated to the calendar, but I love your nails!
This is an amazing advent calendar! I personally prefer BR540 Extrait over the OG, but I would try the body oil! Love your enthusiasm.
Yes! Buy this every year to balance out the Sephora one. ❤❤❤
I am so glad I watched your review last year as it prompted me to purchase this year's. It's important to note before Francis Kurkdjian opened his Maison aka house, he was the nose behind MANY other amazing perfumes, i.e. Dior. Absolutely LOVE his fragrances. Purchased Aqua Universalis Forte, Oud Satin Mood, and Oud Silk Mood. His freshies (green, blue, and yellow bottles) are divine (similar to Aqua Universalis). Grand Soir brings to mind "old money" scent (classic), as are Gentle Fluidity Gold and Silver. He never disappoints, imo☺️
Love this for you.
I loved this one!
WOW, great calendar!!!
Not related, but I love the organization behind you and the overall color scheme of the room!
I go anosmic to BR540 after about 5 minutes. 😭
I love Grand Soir !
IM SO EXCITEDDDD
omgg i kept seeing youtube ads about this and wondered if you were going to review it
It's going to be EPIC 😛
Perfect timing ❤
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What did you think of Aqua Universalis? It’s what got me hooked on MFK over 12 years ago!
I’m thinking really hard about buying this calendar if it’s still available
I wish you would have smelled and went through the notes with all the scents. I like when you break them down and explain the smells
The way I would NEVER light those candles!! Too fancy to use 😂 ik it defeats the purpose lol
Ditto. The closest I'd be able to come to using them is putting one in my sock drawer so I could get the fragrance every morning.
Who does the best dupe for 540?
what was the website you bought the full size of? CC didn't write it out
I can’t watch this rn but LET ME TELL YOU I will later yes ma’am I will
Just gorgeous MFK!❤❤❤
I'd like to know your future thoughts on the rose oud fragrance
Actually clicked so fast 😂
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I've sampled a ( baccarat rouge ) perfume & I liked it & then I recently bought a dupe of it because I can't afford the real BR right now , and guess what ....!!!! I bought the wrong one 😢 I actually sampled the extrait version (the red bottle) and what I've bought is the OG one !!!! I like it (BR) 45% because I smell burnt sugar & pine disinfectant!! But somehow I like it 😂 I keep imagining eating caramel dessert near a Christmas tree, but I've never smelled a Christmas tree 🎄 😂
You literally gave an explanation of the numbering and I must not have paid any attention cause I went, “26?!? Why what?!” lol my god it’s been a YEAR
Yayyyy
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I'm pretty sure the mini baccarat is actually a mini body oil (it has a different cap from the perfume). Anyways, loved watching this unboxing ❤
Yeah! Was about to comment the same :D
Thank you so much for correcting me and catching that!! I was wondering why the cap was different when editing but the no shimmer oil had me think it was something to do with it being in the box!! I really wish it were the perfume instead of the oil because it does bring the box value down! Thank you again for pointing it out!! 😊🩷
@@laurenmaefragrance Sorry I have been the bearer of bad news 🙈... but I guess that means the body oil smells as good as the perfume ! ✨
Girl you cray 🤪
Comment for the algorithm
I hated grand soir. Maybe my nose isn’t sophisticated enough yet but I smelled like a rich man at a bar. That’s what I got lol
Omg
I’m not into candles (fear of fire) so that brings down the value to me. I like everything else but I probably wouldn’t get the advent calendar. If I really want to treat myself I might go ahead and fill in the voids in my BR 540 collection. I already have the regular sized BR 540 and the extrait. Hair mist, hand & body cleansing gel, soap, body oil. They don’t have a body lotion. :-(
Maybe also add the fragrance wardrobe to experience the other scents. I would be very happy with all of that.
I love watching these videos. However, I don't really see why you would spend that much money on it. You could have just bought all the things you love for the same price.
lol
“I don’t know if I would’ve bought it” …GIRL, you DID buy it. 🤦🏻♀️😭
She's probably able to write it off on her taxes as a business expense, so really it's no financial loss to her.
@ That’s not how that works.
K, I think it’s awesome we have influencers reviewing things..but I can’t even watch a review of a 1k calendar…something is wrong with that picture
Imagine being upset at a friends party because they receive a nice gift and you call it ‘wrong’ behind their back…
Honestly I think this is so fun, because the average viewer wouldn’t spend this much on an advent calendar. I still get to have the experience of opening the calendar without spending any money. It’s like window shopping!
@ hey I didn’t say it’s wrong she received the gift! It’s amazing she got to experience this, I just won’t even bother watching bc the price point is so high..especially if you don’t know the scents at all and may only like one or 2 for 1k..Just my take.
I totally feel that. I'd say more but I don't want to come across as snarky to the video creator because like yeah in essence this is what beauty and fragrance reviews are all about but idk it turns me off as well. Just not for me and that is okay.
I still can't comprehend spending $1000. especially in this economy.
So fun! 🫶
Super video, thanks! I believe the "baby Baccarat" is actually a body oil (it has a different cap) and from the website, it is around 100$, which makes the total 110$ less 🥲
I was wondering why the cap was different and am a little bummed it’s not a smaller perfume of BR540! lol I guess I got the non shimmering body oil I wanted… but like you said it does also change the value of the box!! Would have preferred my fantasy than the reality 🤣
Omg one day I will experience this treat🤍✨✨
Did it bother anyone else that the BR540 small bottle had a different cap than gran soar 🫣
Omg unfortunately there is a reason why… it’s an OIL!!! lol in my excitement I was incorrect about it!! I mean still love the scent and that it doesn’t have shimmer but it does have less value than the perfume and that’s the reason the packaging was different!!