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Telekinec
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The scent. The myth. The legend.
Who doesn't know Escapade Gourmande? I certainly do and I've known of this perfume ever since I started my journey. Why? Because it's in every influencers' videos of best perfumes. I was thrilled to learn that Maison Mataha had finally made a deal with Etiket to bring it in Canada. This is what brought me to the store in the first place. Tried it out on paper and on my skin, and I knew right away it had to come home with me as a full bottle. Here's my review!
Fell for the hype, but this perfume isn't over-rated at all. One of the best vanilla out there, a staple for gourmands and vanilla lovers. Good for layering with other perfumes, but is also great for wearing on its own. The bottle is chic, heavy, minimalist, yet luxurious. When I unwrapped it, the scent (not the perfume) leaked out from the sprayer and permeated the whole bottle, like an aura of pure golden goodness, a testament of the strength and longevity of this perfume.
When I first sprayed it on my skin, I got this intense black sugar, almost charred and smoky scent. It's reminiscent of the smell of burnt marshmallows, those blackened bits that smell of fire and caramelized burnt sugar. After about 45 minutes, it evolves into what everybody raves about: that divine, scrumptious, luscious, marvelous, magnificent (okay I'm stopping) caramelized crème brûlée. Sweet, sugary, but no heaviness or cloying overwhelming scent. Instead, it's creamy, warm and comforting. If you like Tihota by Indult, these both share the same DNA, although Escapade Gourmande has a smoky facet to it.
I'm sold. I'll be wearing it during colder weather, marveling at how perfume can turn out this good. It's a great niche perfume and a permanent addition to my collection. Does it reinvent the wheel? Maybe not, but the combination of scent, longevity, sillage makes it a necessity to any collection.
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