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A floral-gourmand for the flower heads
I’ve been meaning to try the House of Bō for a hot minute, so I recently ordered their 3 x 10 ml. My selections were Casa Blanca, La Mar Parfum, and this one.
Bombón is marketed as a floral gourmand scent, and I think that’s very true to its nature. With a prominent muguet (I.e. lily of the valley), the scent is fresh and floral at its core. But the marshmallow + caramel combo definitely give way to a much sweeter and yummier heart, and they hold true through its wear. There is a slight spicy/boozy bite in the late dry down (the cognac) and it is absolutely magnificent paired with the woods. This composition is so unique and magical, and I don’t understand why this scent doesn’t have a higher rating. It’s truly a stunning floral-gourmand for the lovers of niche perfumery, sensuality, and elegance.
I wore it to work today, and the man walking IN FRONT OF ME, could smell it. He turned around and told me how good I smelled in a more flirtatious way than I was expecting (LOL), so this scent definitely has some sexiness to it. Needless to say, I’ll think twice before wearing it to work cause this thing is strong and an apparent man-eater. Happy to have finally sampled this and this will likely become my first full bottle from Bō. A love at first sniff.
Edit: On the third wear, I’m noticing this dried down to marshmallow, a touch of birch, and a whisper of the lily of the valley on me. I think with time and maceration, the gourmand notes will get stronger and make this scent even more delicious / beautiful. This is definitely one to test on yourself. I’m guessing I’m one of the lucky ones who gets the gourmand notes in good balance with the everything else.
Bombón is marketed as a floral gourmand scent, and I think that’s very true to its nature. With a prominent muguet (I.e. lily of the valley), the scent is fresh and floral at its core. But the marshmallow + caramel combo definitely give way to a much sweeter and yummier heart, and they hold true through its wear. There is a slight spicy/boozy bite in the late dry down (the cognac) and it is absolutely magnificent paired with the woods. This composition is so unique and magical, and I don’t understand why this scent doesn’t have a higher rating. It’s truly a stunning floral-gourmand for the lovers of niche perfumery, sensuality, and elegance.
I wore it to work today, and the man walking IN FRONT OF ME, could smell it. He turned around and told me how good I smelled in a more flirtatious way than I was expecting (LOL), so this scent definitely has some sexiness to it. Needless to say, I’ll think twice before wearing it to work cause this thing is strong and an apparent man-eater. Happy to have finally sampled this and this will likely become my first full bottle from Bō. A love at first sniff.
Edit: On the third wear, I’m noticing this dried down to marshmallow, a touch of birch, and a whisper of the lily of the valley on me. I think with time and maceration, the gourmand notes will get stronger and make this scent even more delicious / beautiful. This is definitely one to test on yourself. I’m guessing I’m one of the lucky ones who gets the gourmand notes in good balance with the everything else.