Tik Tok had an ad from House of Bo to try Ave Maria, Casablanca and La Mar samples for just $7 shipping. While I had been seeing chatter about the brand, I was not in a rush to sample or buy but couldn’t beat paying $7. I have now discovered Ave Maria. This scent is so beautiful, I purchased within an hour of using the sample on my wrist. I could not stop smelling my wrist. This is not a usual scent I would go for, however it’s beautiful and unique. I don’t own anything similar to it. It’s soft but pronounced, it’s floral but also the pear note. Most of all, I get the unique merlot note which adds depth. This just an overall well balanced fragrance. I purchased the 40 ml but will be purchasing a big bottle because I want to smell like this all of the time. I will also be purchasing a full bottle of the other two samples received. They are that good. House of Bo is luxurious from the packaging, the samples, the bottles and most of all the fragrances themselves. I can’t wait to explore more from this brand.

Call me daring for blind buying my wedding day fragrance, but when I saw the notes, I was immediately intrigued—and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This fragrance perfectly captures the essence of a warm, dewy spring day spent with your loved one. It’s nostalgic, evoking the magic of our first look, and every time I catch a whiff, it takes me right back to that unforgettable moment with my husband.

Imagine on your self care day.

Taking a shower, exfoliating, moisturizering your dewy skin, putting on a cashmere robe, then stopping to smell the essence of Jasmine and gardenia on the way to pour a glass of Merlot wine as you watch the rain drops ever so softly on your garden.

Self love is what this scent gives me. This also would be the best bridal scent.