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Tea rose buttercream on a custard-filled cupcake
Don't discount this one by its cover/label design - actually smelling Belle is enjoyable. To my nose it's a distinctively-custardy tea rose blend, or like a "deconstructed" tea rose-frosted vanilla cupcake (frosting and filling, but no cake itself).
Note breakdown:
[40% tea rose] subtly-powdery, sweet "rose oil" with lightly-fruity nuances (hint of grape or juicy violet)
[25% frosting] buttercream made with French vanilla
[35% custard filling] a buttery-rich custard center to the non-existent cupcake (not buttery in any "popcorn" sense - only in a thick, creamy-dessert context)
While it varies which notes you get throughout wearing, it still remains fairly linear. A touch synthetic, rather simple overall, but I don't have anything else quite like this in my collection. The gourmand elements make it perfect for colder weather, but the floral/lightly-fruity aspects means it would suit spring too.
Projects well, and lasts a long time on my skin: 3-4 hours full strength (decent projection/sillage too!), and about 5-8 hours personal scent bubble; amazing performance for a mist. (If you find it doesn't last on your wrists, try the inner corner of your elbows - that's where I get the best performance for this one!)
Side note: this is a truly-new BBW blend, and not a re-package of any of their other rose-focused fragrances I've tested from them over the years, like:
Whipped Rose & Vanilla
Rose Fragrance Mist
Inspire Love - Rose & Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Rose Water Meringue
Rose Water & Ivy
Etc.
Note breakdown:
[40% tea rose] subtly-powdery, sweet "rose oil" with lightly-fruity nuances (hint of grape or juicy violet)
[25% frosting] buttercream made with French vanilla
[35% custard filling] a buttery-rich custard center to the non-existent cupcake (not buttery in any "popcorn" sense - only in a thick, creamy-dessert context)
While it varies which notes you get throughout wearing, it still remains fairly linear. A touch synthetic, rather simple overall, but I don't have anything else quite like this in my collection. The gourmand elements make it perfect for colder weather, but the floral/lightly-fruity aspects means it would suit spring too.
Projects well, and lasts a long time on my skin: 3-4 hours full strength (decent projection/sillage too!), and about 5-8 hours personal scent bubble; amazing performance for a mist. (If you find it doesn't last on your wrists, try the inner corner of your elbows - that's where I get the best performance for this one!)
Side note: this is a truly-new BBW blend, and not a re-package of any of their other rose-focused fragrances I've tested from them over the years, like:
Whipped Rose & Vanilla
Rose Fragrance Mist
Inspire Love - Rose & Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Rose Water Meringue
Rose Water & Ivy
Etc.