05/30/2025

ScentNebula
52 Reviews

ScentNebula
2
My perfect vanilla
When I wore this for the first time, I literally thought I was smelling a Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum dupe, but I can't wear Vanilla 28 because it turns disgustingly, sickeningly sweet on me. No such problem with Candybox Alchemy.
Before I had access to the notes list for this, here's what I thought I smelled (this is NOT an official notes list, this was my subjective interpretation before I knew what the official notes were):
Top notes: cream soda, glace cherry
Middle notes: vanilla icecream, faint fresh green floral
Base notes: a slightly earthy sweet floral, possibly orchid
I now realise the "faint fresh green floral" I was detecting is probably actually pear, and the "glace cherry" is in fact candied quince. However, the dominant note on my skin is a creamy vanilla/cream soda accord, which isn't even listed.
I am not a big fan of candy scents as I tend to find them cloying and synthetic smelling, like inhaling nail polish remover. But this is BEAUTIFUL. The fruits and florals elevate it and keep it light and fresh while still being very sweet. It's very comforting and sensual. I don't need any other vanillas now! This is The One!
Also, the longevity is incredible. It lasted at least 8 hours on me, projecting the whole time. You don't need to use very much. (Oh, also, it gets stronger the longer you wear it!)
Before I had access to the notes list for this, here's what I thought I smelled (this is NOT an official notes list, this was my subjective interpretation before I knew what the official notes were):
Top notes: cream soda, glace cherry
Middle notes: vanilla icecream, faint fresh green floral
Base notes: a slightly earthy sweet floral, possibly orchid
I now realise the "faint fresh green floral" I was detecting is probably actually pear, and the "glace cherry" is in fact candied quince. However, the dominant note on my skin is a creamy vanilla/cream soda accord, which isn't even listed.
I am not a big fan of candy scents as I tend to find them cloying and synthetic smelling, like inhaling nail polish remover. But this is BEAUTIFUL. The fruits and florals elevate it and keep it light and fresh while still being very sweet. It's very comforting and sensual. I don't need any other vanillas now! This is The One!
Also, the longevity is incredible. It lasted at least 8 hours on me, projecting the whole time. You don't need to use very much. (Oh, also, it gets stronger the longer you wear it!)