Celebrity fragrance launches aren't typically welcomed with open arms once you are over the age of 12 and it is not without good reason; in the past (and maybe even present), it all but felt that a celebrity fragrance launch were a quick was for said star to make a quick buck or two, with the physical scent being an afterthought. Luckily not all celebrity based launches are equal, and if you approach said fragrance genre with an open mind, you might find the odd hidden gem. If you were to tell me that I'd be spending most of my October wearing Nicki Minaj's latest release, a few weeks ago I'd have all but laughed in your face but there is something enticing about her latest uplifting and altogether fruity concoction - if you can look past the bottle, I dare you to try out Nicki Minaj Trini Girl Eau de Parfum for yourself.
Oh the bottle, how I hate it - I mean if you can convince a perfume house to allow you to create a mini plastic version of yourself, then more power to you but oh my gosh is it tacky. I really don't want to be such a snob but this is not a bottle of fragrance that I display with pride, nor is the bulky design ideal for travel but hey it is what inside that counts isn't it" And luckily this is a fragrance that more than delivers.

Nicki Minaj Trini Girl Eau de Parfum draws inspiration from Trinidad and in general, warm weather and tropical getaways, all of which is reflected within the note composition. If you enjoy,...