08/08/2023
Gourmandgrl
254 Reviews
Gourmandgrl
6
2023 formulation: rich, syrupy-sweet, brown-sugar maple
Formulations from previous years often turned me off - too heavy on the waffle note, not strong enough overall, etc. But this year's version is a fall gourmand masterpiece!
The waffle note in this version is lightly present in the beginning, but disappears quickly after initial spray - which in my opinion is a plus; just enough to enjoy the novelty, without having to smell like waffles all day (you know what I mean?). The rest of the notes stick around even into dry-down, thankfully!
I picture a bowl of thick brown sugar (70% of the fragrance composition), being whipped together with golden maple syrup (20%) and a dash of pumpkin pie spice (10%).
The brown sugar isn't overdone - it's rich and warm. The maple syrup isn't too sweet, but it is still delightfully sticky - and infused with a bit of creamy vanilla. The pumpkin pie spice is just enough to make it cozy, without veering towards "burning cinnamon stick" or "craft store candle" vibes.
It projects amazingly well, and lasts forever for a mist - plus the bottle design with 3D fall foliage, and vibrant autumn colors, is beautiful. Ultra rich, sticky-sweet, decadent and cozy - this is now one of my favorite fall gourmands!
Edit: It's been 12 hours and I can still smell this on my skin, even if softly. Exceptional longevity for a mist!
The waffle note in this version is lightly present in the beginning, but disappears quickly after initial spray - which in my opinion is a plus; just enough to enjoy the novelty, without having to smell like waffles all day (you know what I mean?). The rest of the notes stick around even into dry-down, thankfully!
I picture a bowl of thick brown sugar (70% of the fragrance composition), being whipped together with golden maple syrup (20%) and a dash of pumpkin pie spice (10%).
The brown sugar isn't overdone - it's rich and warm. The maple syrup isn't too sweet, but it is still delightfully sticky - and infused with a bit of creamy vanilla. The pumpkin pie spice is just enough to make it cozy, without veering towards "burning cinnamon stick" or "craft store candle" vibes.
It projects amazingly well, and lasts forever for a mist - plus the bottle design with 3D fall foliage, and vibrant autumn colors, is beautiful. Ultra rich, sticky-sweet, decadent and cozy - this is now one of my favorite fall gourmands!
Edit: It's been 12 hours and I can still smell this on my skin, even if softly. Exceptional longevity for a mist!
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