Gourmandgrl

This is another misleading release from The Good Scent - as the name, label, and notes all seem to imply that this would be a creamy strawberry blend. But instead of the tall glass of Nesquik-brand strawberry-flavored milk I was expecting,...

I mostly get a slightly-sweetened powder bomb (saffron isn't listed, but definitely feels present!), with a bit of bergamot to create a more "perfumey" base. Despite the adorable bottle design and fragrance name, there is no cake to be found anywhere...

If you love "Velvet Petals | Victoria's Secret" or "Everlasting Magic | Bath & Body Works" , you might enjoy this - because it feels like a combination of the two. It's a sweet-but-dark musky cherry & almond extract...

I had a doll that came with a small bottle of fragrance (lily of the valley-scented), so that was my very first fragrance - but "Ariel - Sea Spray | Disney" was my first fragrance I purchased for myself. I'll never...

If you love Kayali fragrances, maybe your experience will be different - but I went into testing this knowing that I've never liked a Kayali fragrance. This isn't on purpose, I have no grudge against Kayali - but everything...

For something so understated, this is magic to my nose. It feels like a milky white bar of oat soap: cozy, creamy, comforting, and slightly airy/aldehydic - but not too sharp. I normally hate aldehydes, but love...

I've tried the original release formula, and this most recent release too (review is for this year's version, as they differ for me). I couldn't put my finger on what I was picking up before, but I think I've...

I've been a Ghoul Friend fan for years, but sadly this year's mist didn't live up to my expectations. This is the first year BBW has released a full-size version of the mist, and I think we were all excited about it. Previously...

The opening dances around between notes that are hard to detect - some sort of almond liqueur, and possibly a powdery almond blossom? It almost feels like a less musky/less woodsy version of "Velvet Petals | Victoria's Secret"...

If you blindfolded me and sprayed this on a tester strip - not letting me see or hold the bottle - I would never have guessed this was a Victoria's Secret mist. It comes across as smooth, well-blended, and classy;...

THIS is what I've wanted out of a pistachio fragrance! So many gourmand pistachios have fallen flat for me lately - like "Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 | Kayali" (not gourmand + too synthetic), "Pistachio Brûlée...

I get jasmine, chocolate, and berries here - with the chocolate and berries being the most prominent notes. Picture chocolate-covered berries, drizzled with a creamy jasmine glaze. It's a bit synthetic, but has a fun throwback-feel...