HoneyBeeGood

One of my all time favorite fragrances. Bake’s progression follows the notes almost exactly as written with the exception of the rum top note. On my skin, it’s just straight, incredibly realistic lemon. There’s a creaminess in the background that lasts as the scent dries down to a nice, lightly citrus-y vanilla. It’s Devotion’s more strictly gourmand sister (unsurprising considering they’re both from Olivier Cresp). Not a floral or powdery note to be found which is exactly what I wanted. Pretty good longevity and sillage.

That's exactly what this fragrance makes me feel like: a sexy pirate. The captain of my own ship, swaggering across the deck, rum bottle in hand, delighting in the aroma of coffee and the darkest chocolate that's seeped into my 18th century frock coat.

But for real, the rum, dark chocolate, and coffee scents all come through. On my skin, it's not as sweet as it seems for some people. I like to layer it with the Madagascar Vanilla perfume oil from Nest to add a layer of smooth, sweet warmth, otherwise it lacks that entirely. I also like it on its own when I'm not in the mood to come across as approachable or I just want to seem like a bad b*tch.

I put on a spritz of Dual and asked my husband what he thought of it. His words: "Super fresh. Like a really nice watery, woody scent. With like just enough citrus to be nice but not be too much." The description on Andrea Maack's website: "...inspired by the calming water of the natural hot springs in the Icelandic highlands. This fragrance mimics the feeling of fresh water on the skin ... The powerful, uplifting aromas of ginger, lemon and pink pepper coexists with the grounded woody elements of dry amber and cedar wood resulting in an enlivening scent experience."

Exactly what it says on the tin. It's a nice freshie that isn't groundbreakingly unique but is just different enough to stand out among the crowd. The ginger and lemon are really nicely balanced. On the dry down, you get a calming cedar note, a not too spicy pepper, and the warmth of amber tying it all together. Full bottle worthy if you want a new freshie.

Baked lemon bar with powdered sugar is the best way to describe this. It’s hypnotically citrusy and sweet. The advertised notes don’t lie. You get hit with a strong candied lemon at first that might be a bit sweet for some but tickles me. Then it mellows to a lemony vanilla sugar that doesn’t come off as young as that description makes it sound. It’s highly addictive. Immediately one of my favorite perfumes from first spray. My only complaint is the longevity. It doesn’t last very long on my skin so I’m glad I got the travel size so I can carry it with me and reapply when I think I need a little more oomph. Another delightful fragrance from Olivier Cresp.

I must have looked peculiar when I was out and about today because I legit could not stop smelling myself wearing this. It’s addictive and immediately boosts my mood. It’s such a feel good perfume. My partner said it smelt like “if a flower produced caramel instead of pollen.” I get it. There’s a sweet floral note from the jasmine, amplified by the praline but it’s all grounded by the fresh green notes of moss and coriander. It’s easily one of my favorite perfumes (while also being the cheapest perfume in my collection). I’m obsessed with it. Obsessed.