09/03/2023
Cvesperus
21 Reviews
Cvesperus
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Drops of vodka stirred into a sweet, light mocha cappuccino
Vanilla Mocha Martini Bath & Body Works is a rich, warm, and very sweet coffee gourmand. At first it can seem plasticy or overly alcoholic, but let it dry down for a quick minute and the actual notes will emerge. Yes, after that it reveals itself to be a cozy, light, and creamy mocha cappuccino, albeit not the most realistic representation. There is negligible bitterness or deepness typical of coffee. However, the alcohol note remains prevalent, a sort of bitter soapy synthetic zing in the midst of the velvet mocha. I don’t love that aspect personally, though it’s tolerable the more the fragrance settles. It’s giving a sort of sexy in the obnoxious way, and I definitely wouldn’t get past it if it were stronger. I’m sure it can be mellowed down when layered with a stronger vanilla or something. Speaking of which, the vanilla and tonka bean are present to smoothen the coffee, but not the booze. Doesn’t last terribly long, but still better than some other B&BW products in that respect. This is 100% a nighttime winter leisure fragrance. Holiday parties for adults, sipping on sugary flavored drinks at the minibar as the fireplace keeps everyone feeling cozy and in the mood.
