Oui Please Subscription Box Review – December 2014
My first Oui Please box has arrived – and it is gorgeous! The packaging alone on this box must have cost them $20+.
When you open up the main larger box, you are greeted with a Merci! note card. And now onto the even nicer inner box:
This box opens up with a ribbon attachment to keep the lid up:
(As you can tell, I took a lot of unboxing photos with this box!)
My Subscription Addiction pays for this subscription. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Box: Oui Please
The Cost: $150 per box (ships every other month)
The Products: An assortment of full sized French products. (The first box is shipping December 11th, and has the theme “Paris, I miss you.” They are advertising that it will have a value of $400.
Keep Track of Your Subscriptions: Add this box to your Subscription List or Wish List!
The box comes with a mini mag Et Voila – it details all the different products you might have received in your box. (There are a variety of product combinations each subscriber will receive).
I didn’t fill out my profile in enough time to possibly get clothing items, but these are the options some subscribers may have received. (Make sure to update your profile with size preferences if you want sized clothing items).
Now finally on to the items:
POPUP Paris Candle in New Wave – Value $35
This candle I guess is the french version of the hidden jewelry candle trend – inside every 50th candle is a .15 carat diamond.
FYI – the size on this is a little smaller than I expected from spoiler pics – it’s 2.8 oz.
5 Octobre Coco Gold Bracelet – Value $65
This bracelet is beautiful, but I think I may end up swapping it for a different Oui Please jewelry piece if I can – I just never wear bangles enough to justify keeping it.
Christian Lacroix Glamazonia 2015 Dated Hardbound Diary – Value $35
This planner is broken out into single weeks with a corresponding page for notes. And I love the print when you first open it up:
Marlette Financiers Organic Baking Mix – Value $10
Le Benefique Tea Infusion Sprigs in Lavender – Value $5
This Marlette baking mix looks delicious – I will adding it to a holiday gift! And this Infusion Sprig is made to infuse tea, but Oui Please also included instructions on how to use it to infused vodka as well.
Studio 78 Paris Shooting Star Eyeliner – Value $22
While I don’t get too excited about black eyeliners due to how many I currently own, I was happy to see that this eyeliner is made with natural and organic ingredients!
Chateau d’Estoubloun Huile D’Olive – Value $40
At first I though this was perfume – but it is olive oil spray! I guess even your kitchen counters get to look chic in France! If I could change anything about it I wish that it had more of an even spray instead of a stream, but that’s not a big deal at all.
Atelier Cologne in Vanile Insensee (Travel Spray) – Value $25
While I don’t usually enjoy getting perfume samples in subscription boxes, I will say that Atelier Colognes tend to be my favorites ones from Birchbox, with scents that seem the most different to what I might find in a magazine perfume sample. I like this vanilla scent a lot – so this is the perfect amount of perfume I want from a subscription box (in both terms of size and value).
Sothys Morning Cleanser – Value $23
A few variations of this box I’ve seen online had a lot of Sothys products, and I’m glad I only received one in this box. (I like the brand – but just want as much variety as possible in every Oui Please box!)
This cleanser gets good reviews, so I’m excited to give it a try.
Lissage Francais Myriam K Anti Frizz Serum – Value $50
This anti frizz serum has a sweet berry scent, and I like it. It’s a lightweight oil, and I applied it to dry hair with good results: smoother and softer hair without it being weighed down. I’m not sure if I like it enough to keep buying it at $50 a bottle, but I will definitely use this one up!
Maison de la Truffe Grey Salt with Summer Truffle – Value $25
Whenever I get a food item with truffle in it from a subscription box (this doesn’t happen often) I immediately think – Oprah would want me to eat this! I think I may try pairing it with my spray olive oil for some indulgent popcorn!
1951 Maison Francaise Clutch with Chain – Value $90
(I promise to never send a blue clutch in a MSA Quarterly box – I know we all have too many of them at this point!). This one has a chain though, so I’m pretty happy about that.
And the red polka dot lining is an adorable touch.
Verdict: This box has a value of about $425 – amazing for the $150 cost. I can’t get over how luxe this box feels. The included booklet really shows how much though and effort went into each item’s selection, and these all seem like wonderful items I would love to receive from a friend who just went to France! (AKA nothing that screams souvenir).
Given how much variation there is with this subscription box-to-box, I feel like I lucked out with my items. I will use almost every single item. I definitely got my money’s worth!
What do you think about the boxes varying from subscriber to subscriber? On one hand, I like that even though I saw spoilers, I was still surprised to see exactly what I received when I opened the box. And of course I can swap for some of the items I wish I had received.
At the same time at this high-value of a box I could see concern if the boxes aren’t exactly equal in terms of value.
Written by Liz Cadman
Oui Please Just released another coupon code for 20% off annual memberships for the 100 people!
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I got mine! I can not wait!
The Oui Boutique has finally opened.
Does anyone know how to get the “special pricing” that the prepaid yearly subscription was supposed to receive?
Now they say no special pricing for members anyway! That’s not fair when they first advertise annual membership with special perks like pricing in boutique and now don’t respect that.
Thats agrivating. I was going to sign up for this box yet when I see companies doing stuff like this especially when it is not even the 3rd box yet, I have 0 desire to sign up. I’ll be skipping this box
They recently sent a message on Facebook that annual subscribers will get special pricing as promised.
I have been reading the reviews of this box on a number of sites. Sure seems like there was a huge variety of items. and only a very few things were in every box (day planner, candle)
I was willing to pay the $150 but would hate to get a box that seemingly is not worth the same as other boxes
I’m on the fence with continuing this one. While my first box was nice and they allowed me to exchange an item, it cost me more to do it and i received an exchange item with less value and smaller in nature, probably due to stock but still. I also did not receive items in each category and my value was way under 400 and many other boxes. For 150 I need assurance that the next box value will be much greater for me. I also got a item meant for summer. The packaging was nice but when I compared my box to others, I couldnt help but feel like I got the cheap version. Overall I love the concept of this box but with all of the variations, its like a lottery and I’m not sure the gamble is worth the full price cost.
I am in love with my box. I signed up for an annual sub on Christmas or Christmas Eve and was worried I’d get the “scraps” like some people mentioned. I feel very lucky to have received 14 items and will use almost all of them–total value of $500+. The only things I’m not sure if I liked were the zebra print clutch and the Christian Lacroix diary. The clutch itself is quite nice but the zebra print isn’t my style, same with the diary. Other things I think were awesome that didn’t come in my specific box are the tassia earrings, the GORGEOUS 5 Octobre bracelet Liz got, Sothys leg gel, olive oil spray and the soap stone!
Here is what I got in my box (highest to lowest value):
1951 Maison Francaise clutch in zebra
Julie Sion Chenille necklace in black and white
Lissange Francais hair serum
Dame D leather necklace in gold
Charlotte Sometime leather wallet
Popup Paris Candle
Christian Lacroix 2015 dated diary
Sothys emulsifier
Sothys morning cleanser
Atelier travel cologne spray in vanile insensee
Maison de la Truffe grey salt
Studio 78 eyeliner in black
Marlette cereal bar mix
Tea sprigs
AHHH i just got my box friday and I am so, so happy with it! I was scared since I ordered it late that I wouldn’t get the clutch-which i really wanted, BUT I GOT IT!
I read people who ordered later were disappointed, but I ordered late and had a high value box, with things I adore.
I got
-1951 clutch in the blue color
-tassia cannellis earrings in a blue color
-truffle salt
-the tea sprigs
-the 2015 planner
-charlotte sometime leather wallet
-atelier cologne
-sothys desquacream
-sothys shower gel
-myriam k anti-frizz serum
-dame d leather necklace
Brandie, you recv’d an awesome box! I bit the bullet (pardon the pun FFF)! and ordered a Oui Please sub. I truly think this is the best, most, lux box ever! I have box envy for everyone who recv’d it! Does anyone know if I will get this box or the next since I ordered in January?!?
Elle – the Oui Please site is no longer offering the first box! The second box is what you can sign up for now, which ships at the end of February! 🙂
If you want to start with the dec box, you could send them an email requesting it– I’m sure they’d be happy to accommodate you if they have additional stock 🙂
I received my box today also & all I can say is that I’m blown away with how AMAZING this box is. I opened the box with my mom and she agreed that this is the best looking box that I’ve received over the past 3 years of being a sub junkie. The presentation of the box and the box itself is completely over the top luxury. I received the exact same items as the last poster that got her box today. I was the most excited to see that I got the coveted 1951 clutch (pony hair – black and white w/ the red polka dot interior & the Christian Lacroix planner. I did have my sizes listed but did not receive any clothing items. I’m excited to try everything that I received– I really love how dainty the tassia canellis earrings are– mine are in turquoise & will be perfect for the summer months. Also, I’m totally going to try the “special vodka infusion” with the Le Benefique tea infusers–great recipe on pg 39 of the booklet. I love this box and am so happy I signed up for the year– according to the website, the next theme is “Dreaming of Normandie”… I can’t wait!!!!
Got my first box today and thrilled. Value of $477. I received:
Atelier Cologne
Sothys Morning Cleanser
Sothys Desquacream
Myriam-K Anti-Frizz Serum
Dame D Leather Necklace
Tassia Canellis Earrings in Turquoise
1951 Maison Francaise XLarge Leather Clutch in Zebra Print
Charlotte Sometime Leather Wallet
Christian Lacroix Diary
Popup Scented Candle in New Wave Scent
Marlette Spelt Cake Mix
Maison de la Truffle – Truffle Salt
Le Benefique Tea Sprig
I did not add my sizes to the profile so that is why I got no clothing items.
If anyone would be interested in swapping your whole box for mine I might be interested. I received:
-julie sion turquoise bracelet, western leather perfume, glamazonian planner, pop-up candle, sothy’s soothing lotion, sothy’s leg gel, benefique tea sprigs, truffle salt, tassia cannalis earrings in orange shade, scented stone, leather wallet/card holder. Let me know if interested!
Hi Michelle,
I’d like to swap my entire box for just your sothy’s soothing lotion and leg gel. My box contains:
-tassia canellis earrings (red)
-glamazonia planner
-marlette cake baking mix
-infusion sticks
-sothy’s tanning body lotion
-les petites sweatshirt (small)
-tea infuser spoon
-atelier cologne (vanilla)
-sothy’s sun protection
-scented stone
Hey! This just showed up. Feel free to email me at [email protected].
Hi Michelle! I emailed you, let me know if you didn’t get it.
Well I used the OUISHAUNA 20% off code before Christmas and my box has been shipped. I am very nervous as it seems many people getting the later boxes were disappointed. I am so hoping to get the Diamond Candle but I haven’t seen anyone mention getting that in a while. I really wanted the clutch, but I guess so did everyone else! I would also be very happy with the clothing items. Oh well, roll the dice on these new subscriptions, hopefully it works out for me!
Are there any coupon codes that still work on subscriptions for this box?
Got mine last night. Really bummed, I feel like I got all the filler items and none of the high-end or exciting ones (my biggest ticket item was that 50$ hair serum). My box value was 329 + whatever the value of the Julie Sion piece is (they only gave a value range).
Speaking of Julie Sion – did anyone get a piece of hers that is really confusing? It’s like a brass ring that could fit around the wrist with two ugly trumpet things that come out and it’s all on a chain that could either be a necklace or be wrapped around to make it a bracelet? It’s hideous either way but I honestly can’t tell and it’s nowhere on her site.
Mine was the same. Huge disappointment. No big ticket items. i don’t know the total value (definitely not $400 – around low $300s). My necklace wasn’t that one – but definitely something that isn’t current season. And something I would never wear. Think the first boxes out were the best. Really bummed that I signed on for a year.
Question for other OuiPlease subscribers: Did any of you NOT fill out your sizing information/profile but still receive a sweater or shirt?
For those who did fill out the profile, I am wondering how many of you ended up with clothing? I am trying to avoid those items because they are not my style (hoping for the purse), but I don’t want to be stuck with the wrong size in case my strategy backfires!!
i filled out one – but didnt end up with any clothing (or any big ticket items at all). i’m sure if you do get one that people will trade for them.
I filled mine out and got the girls don’t cry sweatshirt as my big ticket item. Emailed them and very disappointed. But since the clothing brand is going to be in the feb box again, I figured that since I got the ugliest piece already I will not get it again.
I received my box yesterday and was thrilled! The box packaging is amazing! The gift box the goodies are tucked in is a treat in and of itself and I won’t mind having a collection of these boxes to store hats/ scarves/ jewelry in!
I received the girls don’t cry sweatshirt- hate the style, but it is so soft and I love the cut, I was going to give it away, but maybe will keep it to wear around the house. It was really fun to receive a piece of clothing in a sub box. I also received the cereal bar baking kit, tea sprigs, scented stone ( little gift, but really liked the scent and it is something I had not seen before) vanilla perfume spray- (like the scent, love the size, ) tea spoon ( well made, nice design) 3 sothy products, pop up candle, and glamazon diary, (not my usual style, but again nice quality and I think I will end up using it)
Overall I felt the value was definitely there for the price I paid for the year subscription, with the 20% coupon. If you are adding up the value of the items I received, was totally under the $400- but I really wasn’t bothered because I felt like I had received my money’s worth. I did contact customer service because there wasn’t a piece of jewelry in the box and I had thought that was an always included category. This is when they knocked my socks off! Customer service emailed back within a few hours ( on a Saturday no less!) asked me to let me know which items from the catalog I would like sent to replace that missing item. I sent them my request and even crazier they actually emailed me back within an hour saying a package would be sent out on Monday!
I have a little box envy for those who received the truffle salt, but plan to purchase some once the boutique opens up.
I can’t wait to see the feb box.
So glad I bought the year sub with the coupon- I took a chance giving up my other subscription boxes to receive only this one from now on and am very happy!
I just signed up & got 20% off with the code OUISHAUNA – for $86 a box this sub is Pure Luxury & I’m so excited to Indulge!!
So MUT has listed a 20% coupon that is good for the annual subscription and now I can’t decide if I should pull the trigger on this one. They are still shipping this first box until Dec 26th. $86/boxis a really good deal. Oh the agony….
Got my box today – What an overload of fun! I received some things I wanted, didn’t get some other items I wanted, but I think it all came out as a decent way to part with my cash as a present to myself. I REALLY wanted a 5 October bracelet, but it was not to be. However, I received a chestnut python-textured bag, and the bag seems to be a very wanted item by others. (I have it listed as a swap if anyone is interested.) Anyway, it was nice to receive “a little piece of France on my doorstep.”
I have the western leather perfume up for swap and the diary/planner among other items. I would be interested in the clutch!
Hi Michelle-
Do you have the cuff? Find me on Swaps.
I have the Julie Zion bracelet with the turquoise stone that is not posted but would be willing to put up for swap if you are interested.
Does anyone know if they email you when your box has shipped? I ordered about a week ago, and haven’t received any sort of communication, and they didn’t respond to my customer service form…:\
They do. Today was the last day to order and I think they were shipping out today so you should receive one soon. They have been very responsive.
Hm, unfortunately I can’t say I’ve had the same experience as you, jerilynn…I’ve now submitted two contact forms over several days and got responses to neither, nor have I received a shipping notification. :\
You may want to check your spam folder – all my emails from them seem to be going there and I just haven’t had a chance to ‘train’ gmail yet! Hopefully it’s just a case of the emails going to the wrong place! 🙂
Log into your account, click on the order # and you’ll see shipment info there. I wasn’t emailed that my item shipped, but I found the FedEx tracking info there and can see it moving through FedEx’s system. 🙂
Just got my tracking number- bet I will even get this box before my popsugar holiday her box- even though I ordered the popsugar box way before. I’ve been watching all the different items folks have been getting in their ouiplease box and there are only 1 or 2 things I definitely would be sad if I received, so I really think I will end up pleased with this box
I am even more excited about the February box! My wish list for future boxes in case ouiplease is reading:
Beautiful slippers
Silk nightshirt ( u never know- they did take our sizes! And France is known for beautiful lingerie)
I like all the food items they selected for this box, but hoping for chocolate in the future
Classic elegant jewelry – please customize to silver/gold
Umbrella for spring
Lavender anything
Pretty prints by French artists
Translated book of French poetry would be lovely for valentines day but , open to other books
The travel size perfume is so perfect, not a sample, but at the same time not a huge portion of the box
Any other fun suggestions?
So hope they open the boutique soon- I can’t wait to get the truffle salt if its not in my box!
I’d love to be able to request a vegan-friendly box (my only fear of my box is that I’ll somehow get the Western Leather perfume, leather clutch and leather business card holder all together).
But this isn’t a vegan box and France is not known for being vegan-friendly so I don’t expect or anticipate this.
I like the umbrella idea. I wouldn’t mind seeing some French hair styling tools or accessories, too. Or some French sunglasses…
If there’s a way to strip my last name off that comment… Chrome Auto-Fill got a little enthusiastic, there.
You are too fun!
How about:
*Sexy lingerie would be exciting. (Romance-themed box?)
*French cinema, theater or music. (Cultural box?)
*French castles and monuments. (Architecture box?)
Anyway, looking forward to my box!
I agree with your perfume comment, I don’t really want samples but since a big bottle is a huge chunk of the value is a very big gamble to include them because perfumes are a very personal thing. The travel size I got is perfect and I actually liked the smell (but not enough to get rid of my Chanel)
I love my box and am really happy that I chose an annual subscription using the coupon because it makes each box such a great value. I received the western perfume which I didn’t want but was able to swap it for a clothing item so I’m very excited about that, plus I love my jewelry and food items (truffle salt and tea sprigs). The wallet came in a beautiful fawn color and I’m going to use it as a business card holder, and even though I have 1 million journals I love the Christian lacroix diary because it has actual dates in it and I can use it as an appointment book. I have high hopes for the second box in February!!
Haven’t received mine yet, but can’t see how I won’t be delighted! I tallied up my first choice items and the total amount only came to $270! Guess I’m a cheap date! 🙂 My worst case scenario would be getting a clothing item that doesn’t fit (Likely since I’m super chesty), but it sounds like OuiPlease would allow an exchange for a larger size. Can’t wait!
I absolutely loved my box! It really was a fun unboxing experience! And thank you for your promise to never send a blue clutch! that made me laugh!!! I have been trying to cut back on some of my boxes (not real successfully i might add) but 2 that i will always want to keep are this one and yours because i think they will be what i look forward to the most!
wish I got your box – would have loved the olive oil and the jewelry. I got the Sweatshirt from Les Petites which is fine. I will give the salt to my BF but the rest of the stuff I don’t really care for too much. Though it will be a good box to keep surely. The leather “wallet” is not a good thing for me but maybe someone on my gift list will be happy.
Liz, I prefer your box!
Me too.
Me three– and it looks like you were sent an extra item (12 instead of 11…)
FYI, they put a post out on fb earlier and said today is the last day to place an order for this box.
I loooooove this box. I can understand the whole “box envy” issue, but I love almost every variation I’ve seen; every product looks to be of amazing quality, so it’s definitely one of the most luxe boxes out there, in my opinion. I’d be happy with any of it. I’m going to hold off and see what their next box looks like before making any commitments, however. I hope they can sustain this level of quality.
I loved the presentation for this box but wish I had received the clutch you show over the Western Leather perfume that was in my box. Scents are too personal to make the largest ticket item a huge bottle and unfortunately I don’t care for it at all. I was pleased with the rest of the contents though.
I really like the box I got. It has a value over $400 and nice mix of items. I really like clutch and Alexandre perfume which I didn’t get, but still I am happy with my stuff and only one thing goes to swap : anti frizz serum, I just don’t need it. Still love how lux it looks though! I can’t wait to bake those Frontier cakes (New Year Eve treat), already using my earrings and grey wing sweatshirt.
Anna and others, would you say the Les Petites runs small or is it pretty true to american sizing? i am trying to swap for one. Thanks!
I would say it runs small. The one I received is 100% cotton, too. I’m afraid its going to shrink :\
I use size S in sweaters but I put size M in my preferences. I thought it will be better if I get something a bit bigger than too small. And size M is perfect for me 🙂 Hope it helps!
Interesting box. I dont like that different boxes have different things and can not be customized for the price. I can understand a box that is under 50 that custom ization would not be possible. Yet for any thing over 50 I dont take a chance. Unless I see at least two spoilers I know will be on the box.
Sending a review box to get the readers salivating has succeeded – I just gave myself one heck of a Christmas gift.
Something about the presentation and curation on this one just looks so lux and special, I really can’t wait to see it in person and see which items I get.
Oops – I totally copied in the wrong text for this review – I actually paid for this one. Fixed it in the review. Sorry!
I think this is over all a great box, Liz. I personally have seen other items , such as the clothing, or earrings that I would have preferred to get, instead of the infusers or salt, for example. I’m not subscribed to this box. I would consider if it could be more customized for preferences, instead just these random variances. I see “box envy” as a potential problem where ppl may unsub bc they liked someone else’s box, but not their own. If you are paying the same price you want to love your box, not someone else’s!
You got a great box! And I was cracking up at the blue clutch! Ahhh! So many blue clutches this year!
To think there are so many wandering the world with no knowledge of the great blue clutch subscription box fiasco of 2014.
This box looks much better than the PS NM one, I see a vday present in my future.
I like your box. I would use everything except the eyeliner. I saw variations that would had been disappointing to me if I received them. I did not like any of the clothing that was sent. I love the food items that you received.
I may order the Feb box as a one time payment which I know is nearly double the 20% off. I still don’t like their terms & privacy and will avoid that by ordering a one time box.
For me – It would not bother me if my box was worth less in value if I can use all the items. The value for me is in a box where I can use most or all the items which doesn’t happen too often. I still don’t understand why they can’t mark an account with no earrings. You did not receive earrings so there are boxes without them.
“Oprah would want me to eat this.” So funny- and so true.
I really do wish that they had sent out a profile or sent everyone the same items because as it is right now these boxes are not “customized.” The box/packaging is beautiful and I truly felt as though it was a special gift, however, I didn’t LOVE it. My box had only a few items in common with yours, and I preferred the ones that I didn’t get, and the variations are not even slight. Paying this much for a subscription box (even with the 20% off code)– I NEED to love 9-10 of the 11 items…
I have the large perfume bottle and case and will be putting the sothy’s soothing lotion on swap if you are interested in swapping
Thanks for the offer! I have the same two items– I will use the lotion but not the perfume even though the presentation is gorgeous. It also seems too expensive to “gift”…
I love this box too, I subscribed for a year and I’m super happy after my first box. I like the surprise factor of subscription boxes but I always look for spoilers, I can’t control myself! So this is a good middle point where I can look for the spoilers and still have the surprise factor. Also as long as there are good products in the box I don’t care if I don’t get exactly what I hoped for, I can always swap. I kept everything from this box and swaped for two extra items that I also loved from the magazine.
Lovely! Looks like there’s yet another box I need to try…
You got a great box!