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I find it hard to believe the only two notes in this are lily and orchid. Almost all other sources say that there is a white chocolate note, which I think is actually the case here.

Going on wet it smells fresh and fruity, with the sort of tart sweetness that comes from a ruby chocolate. It's almost soapy too, sort of like shampoo. It's very sour and sharp, and even two little sprays is enough to give me a huge headache. As it dries it becomes a little more bearable, more soft and musky. It sort of smells like someone eating raspberry white chocolate while powdering their nose. But despite the sort of food-y quality it's still not a gourmand

This perfume is LOUD. It's actually quite similar to Angel Nova, probably because of the prominent raspberry note. But where Angel Nova stays tart and fruity Baiser Fou mellows into a sweeter more powdery scent. Both are fun and flirty.

It has crazy longevity, the sillage isn't as great but it's still pretty impressive. I tried and tried to scrub this off after 6 hours but it still wouldn't leave my skin! Even now, two days later, I can almost smell it on my comforter after going to bed having unsuccessfully removed it. It smells nice, but it's just too strong for me.

God is a Woman is very straightforward as soon as it dries down. But in my opinion the simplicity is what makes it so likeable.

The opening is very fresh juicy pear with a watery quality. This light pear stays pretty much the same for the whole wear. The ambrette, vanilla, and cedar add a sort of skin musk vibe that backs up the pear really nicely. And the iris rounds everything out with a powdery feel. Personally I can't pick up a distinct "floral" smell to it, in fact I don't pick up any rose at all. Just a light musky/ powdery pear.

Something about this perfume feels "cold", by which I mean this pear is chilled and fresh cut out of the fridge instead of sun-warmed fresh off the tree. It's very much a warm weather scent to me. It has a hint of sweetness but I wouldn't call it sugary or gourmand. The longevity and sillage of this leaves something to be desired on skin. But it does last a ridiculously long time on fabric and honestly it would be a lovely linen spray.

When I received this as a sample for a Pineward order it had not yet been released. There were no notes available, and there was no entry on Parfumo! So I held out until it was officially released, I didn't want to accidentally stumble on a scrubber. And at first I was very worried about the ginger note. It has a history of turning into a musty dust smell on my skin that I'd liken to an abandoned library.

It's blended perfectly, just like all the other perfumes I've tried from Nilsson. Another realistic pine forest scent, but instead of being damp and dank this one is warm and dry. I can definitely smell the smoky incense aspect but it doesn't overtake the other notes. Fortunately, the ginger note lends itself to the incense and definitely doesn't smell like dust, nor does it pull in the direction of baking spices. The resinous feel of it makes it very cozy and perfect for those colder months from fall through winter. I can't smell the yuzu or pear individually but they help keep the overall scent bright.

Sillage is pretty good without over-projecting and being overpowering, but the longevity is fantastic. I can easily smell this 8+ hours after applying and can smell it for days afterwards on my clothes. It was an instant favorite of mine, as a huge fan of woodsy perfumes.

Wow!! I wasn't sure of exactly what to expect but this perfume has wildly surpassed my expectations. I didn't know this was a scent I needed in my life and I'm a little blown away by how gorgeous it is. This perfume has me under a love spell!

Immediately after putting it on it's a bit soapy due to the lavender, but the warm baking spices add a unique quality to it. As it dries the scent develops into a delicious cloud of herbal aromatic lavender, sweet creamy vanilla & pumpkin, and an almost resinous spice. It's enchantingly mysterious but familiar at the same time. It's like a relaxing day of baking during fall, a lavender candle is lit in the kitchen and it's mingling with the pumpkin pie in the oven. And while it does have a hint of sweetness and does smell like baked goods I don't think it quite crosses into gourmand territory.

Overall it's incredibly cozy & comforting with an edge. I think this comes across as very unisex, it would probably smell addicting on anyone.

As it goes on wet it smells exactly like a freshly brewed pumpkin chai latte. Heaven in a bottle. I'd describe it as a gourmand, but it's not over the top sweet. The spices and pumpkin are blended into it perfectly. I love nearly everything about this fragrance. It's warm, it's cozy, it's exactly what I'd want to reach for on a crisp overcast fall day. This leans a bit more feminine, but remains ageless. It's modern and timeless at the same time.

Unfortunately when dried out on my skin it gets harder to smell. I have to hold my nose to my skin to smell it, the sillage isn't great. Nevertheless, it's the perfect scent for autumn.