Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[peebeenjay]

i am pretty nervous that my first box weighs the least out of all the boxes i've seen /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i hope that's not a bad thing. if it is, hopefully my second box that i haven't got a confirmation for yet will be better!

 

[Fluttershy]

I just got my shipping notice for 1/2 of my birchboxes...I hope to all that is good and right in this world that I do *not* receive any perfume samples, especially not that varvatos men's cologne!  If I do get the Varvatos, I will be sending them a rude e-mail (so you want to send me a sample I can't use unless I'm a man or I want to smell like a man?)  So they are basically just giving us a sample to give away to someone else (and it's one of the main samples, not an extra).  That just doesn't sit well with me at freaking all.  / end rant.  My shipping info isn't available yet so I cannot see the box weight.

 

[peebeenjay]

Originally Posted by Fluttershy /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just got my shipping notice for 1/2 of my birchboxes...I hope to all that is good and right in this world that I do *not* receive any perfume samples, especially not that varvatos men's cologne!  If I do get the Varvatos, I will be sending them a rude e-mail (so you want to send me a sample I can't use unless I'm a man or I want to smell like a man?)  So they are basically just giving us a sample to give away to someone else (and it's one of the main samples, not an extra).  That just doesn't sit well with me at freaking all.  / end rant.  My shipping info isn't available yet so I cannot see the box weight.

they posted on their facebook i believe someone said that it was an "extra" not a main sample, but still. i feel your pain. the least i can hope for if i get one is that it actually smells good and my guy can wear it.

 

[meaganola]

Two of my favorite perfumes (both from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab) were actually based on men and are officially considered unisex perfumes:  Dorian, named after Dorian Gray and inspired by the perfume designer's then-boyfriend (now-husband), and Jareth, named after the main bad guy in _Labyrinth_ (it's officially licensed through Henson Studios or whoever owns those rights, so it's not going to get a C&D any time soon!), and back when I could still wear alcohol-based perfume, I wore Bulgari Black.  I'm willing to try a scent intended for men -- but, argh, again with the alcohol-based perfume!  

Wait.  My point.  I wouldn't be too hasty to write it off just because it's a men's fragrance.  I *would* be willing to write it off because it has a particular note I can't handle.  Thanks to BPAL, I know evergreens -- like spruce -- translate to spiky pain.  Actually, this one looks like something Beth might whip up for Yules with the ginger, spruce, and vetiver, although she would probably throw in some snow to really cement it as a wintery scent.  And lots of women would wear it, too.  I just have issues with specific aspects of this scent, so I'll have to stick to smelling like David Bowie in spandex pants or one of the most famous hedonists in literature.

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by peebeenjay /img/forum/go_quote.gif


they posted on their facebook i believe someone said that it was an "extra" not a main sample, but still. i feel your pain. the least i can hope for if i get one is that it actually smells good and my guy can wear it.

I know... I really try not to complain too much, because I know it's a mixed bag and not everyone is going to like everything, etc.,... but my husband doesn't wear cologne, my father-in-law is allergic to cologne/perfume, and the only other men I know either don't wear any (two close guy friend), or I would feel completely weird giving them a cologne sample (pretty much every other guy I know). However, I am trying to think of it as any other sample perfume. I enjoy getting sample perfumes, even though I only actually like about 1 out of every 5, and I would probably buy 1 out of every 25. So maybe this cologne will smell girly (layer it with something light and floral/fruity?) enough on me, or I will simply write it off as another perfume sample I didn't particularly enjoy. I don't really give away my perfume samples, either, so it's the same result for me. Sometimes the way you think about it can change (or at least moderate) your level of displeasure.

 

[Kittygirl4]

I can't believe BB would think any woman would be pleased to receive a men's cologne sample in their box.  Geeez.....they took the time to start up a BB for men.......why not put the cologne in those boxes?  Yes I am greedy and would like my BB to contain samples for ME!  Even if they consider it an extra, I'd rather have tea or something that I can use myself.  It's bad enough getting perfume samples for women because I have to give them away due to the horrible headaches that they cause.  End of rant.  Sorry.
 

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Two of my favorite perfumes (both from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab) were actually based on men and are officially considered unisex perfumes:  Dorian, named after Dorian Gray and inspired by the perfume designer's then-boyfriend (now-husband), and Jareth, named after the main bad guy in _Labyrinth_ (it's officially licensed through Henson Studios or whoever owns those rights, so it's not going to get a C&D any time soon!), and back when I could still wear alcohol-based perfume, I wore Bulgari Black.  I'm willing to try a scent intended for men -- but, argh, again with the alcohol-based perfume!  

Wait.  My point.  I wouldn't be too hasty to write it off just because it's a men's fragrance.  I *would* be willing to write it off because it has a particular note I can't handle.  Thanks to BPAL, I know evergreens -- like spruce -- translate to spiky pain.  Actually, this one looks like something Beth might whip up for Yules with the ginger, spruce, and vetiver, although she would probably throw in some snow to really cement it as a wintery scent.  And lots of women would wear it, too.  I just have issues with specific aspects of this scent, so I'll have to stick to smelling like David Bowie in spandex pants or one of the most famous hedonists in literature.

Thanks for pointing me in the direction of this company! How did you find out about them? They have a whole series based on different Neil Gaiman novels... I'm hooked! These would make great gifts with all the thoughtful and creative "stories" behind everything! Yay!

 

[PeridotCricket]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

birchbox commented on their post on facebook after a lot of people complained about the mens cologne:

"Just to clarify, the John Varvatos cologne sample is an extra this month and meant to give you a taste of our Birchbox Man subscription. It's in addition to your 4-5 beauty samples—not in place of them! Give it to a lucky guy friend or family member—or try wearing it yourself "

if i can review it, with my man's input, then maybe it can make up for getting gipped with only 4 reviewable products last month (though i feel like it would still suck to get 4 items + the cologne).

Oh, I love this.  I was so worried we'd be getting the cologne as 1 of the samples they expect us to use.  I can't say how happy I am that it's an extra.  I hope we can review it, though.  I did buy Orange Sanguine perfume by Atelier after it was in the April Birchboxes.  I love it, but after I've had it on for about an hour it smells like the green Axe shower gel.  I like it a lot.  My co-workers seem to think it's a little weird. 

Thank you for posting what you found on Facebook. 

 

[snllama]

Why don't any of my Birchbox tracking codes ever work anymore??

A day after I got the email notification, still the no info available message.

wah!

 

[Lilith McKee]

I am probably weird but I would actually love to get a sample of men's perfume... anything that makes my husband stink good makes me happy 

 

[Lilith McKee]

[No message]

 

[karenX]

My Package FINALLY updated with a weight: 0.5660

with a delivery date of Tuesday (6/12)

 

[karenX]

Originally Posted by lovepink /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my shipping notice around 9am today.  box weight is 0.565.  This is the 2nd month I have gotten my notice early.  I have been subscribed since January and usually get my notices on the 10th, 11th once the 12th.  I live on the west coast so I usually have mine by the 17th of the month.  I think with GG BB I got it on the 14th

hmmm.. possible box twin?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by MyriadVoices /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by peebeenjay /img/forum/go_quote.gif


they posted on their facebook i believe someone said that it was an "extra" not a main sample, but still. i feel your pain. the least i can hope for if i get one is that it actually smells good and my guy can wear it.
I know... I really try not to complain too much, because I know it's a mixed bag and not everyone is going to like everything, etc.,... but my husband doesn't wear cologne, my father-in-law is allergic to cologne/perfume, and the only other men I know either don't wear any (two close guy friend), or I would feel completely weird giving them a cologne sample (pretty much every other guy I know). However, I am trying to think of it as any other sample perfume. I enjoy getting sample perfumes, even though I only actually like about 1 out of every 5, and I would probably buy 1 out of every 25. So maybe this cologne will smell girly (layer it with something light and floral/fruity?) enough on me, or I will simply write it off as another perfume sample I didn't particularly enjoy. I don't really give away my perfume samples, either, so it's the same result for me. Sometimes the way you think about it can change (or at least moderate) your level of displeasure.


If you do get it and like the scent of it, but not for your own wear, if it has a sprayer, you could always use it as a room spray /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by snllama /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Why don't any of my Birchbox tracking codes ever work anymore??

A day after I got the email notification, still the no info available message.

wah!

That's been happening with mine for months. So annoying!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by crazymomma10 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know in April's box I got the Hollywood Fashion Tape and last month it was the notecard with everyone else.

I think in April it varied from Tea to Laundry Deterg.
actually i think they gave out the tea in march (in the boxes that weren't teen vogue) and the detergent in april, but i might be wrong. i just don't remember anyone getting tea in april.

this leads me to believe everyone except the welcome boxes gets the same lifestyle extra, but like i said i might be wrong!


I know there was a month that the lifestyle extra was tea, and I know this because I got the other lifestyle extra and wished it had been tea! I do think it was April or March...and there have been a couple of other times that there have been more than one lifestyle extra.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by peebeenjay /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i am pretty nervous that my first box weighs the least out of all the boxes i've seen /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i hope that's not a bad thing. if it is, hopefully my second box that i haven't got a confirmation for yet will be better!

The weight difference between boxes is literally so small it is pretty much undetectable when you hold them in your hands. Seriously. Means nothing. I had a super light box last month and I had a full sized stila liner...

 

[EllynoUta]

mine seems to be quite light.....could be good...could be bad >_<;;

Weight (lbs.):
0.4530

delivery by tuesday.

 

[JessicaMarie]

Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I know there was a month that the lifestyle extra was tea, and I know this because I got the other lifestyle extra and wished it had been tea! I do think it was April or March...and there have been a couple of other times that there have been more than one lifestyle extra.

In April's box, I got Le Palais des Thés tea as a lifestyle extra. Maybe they gave out a different brand in months prior?

 

[NicoleRoyer]

I got shipping on my second account this morning, the weight is .6020! 

I was not overly excited about anything in the spoiler, though that wouldn't be the first month the spoiler was just blah to me. With that in mind, I have only had one box that was really bad (stick on liners anyone?) and even then I still used several of the items in the box! I am pretty easy to please though