Bongo Poppy Cake (Delicious, lemon poppy seed cake, drowned in an unhealthy dose of lightly spiced cream cheese icing dripping all over it) Akin to cutting out a thick slice of moist lemon cake with a spread of cream cheese icing and taking that first heavenly sniff before devouring all in sight. The lemon is perfectly balanced with the vanilla cake (with a hint of cardamom and additional grated spice) and I get about 5 hours of waltzing about with uninterrupted baking divinity before it fades to a faint lemon peel with sweet cream cheese and a hidden marshmallow scent. I also own Bongo Poppy Cake in the hair detangler and I notice very little in scent difference, they both smell luscious although the hair detangler lasts a full day on me and I enjoy imagining I am swanning about with a tower of lemon cake balanced in my curled bouffant for the night. Lemon Curd and Coconut Cream (Lemon curd and coconut cream with graham crust) Being a recent convert to the taste of toasted coconut in both culinary and fragrance forms, I must say, I completely understand the myriad of positive reviews on this perfume and I want to gnaw my wrists, haha. This is the real deal of realistic dessert fragrances and out of all the oils I show off at work, Lemon Curd and Coconut Cream is a standout winner every time as I watch with amusement as coworkers with twirling eyes desperately seek out a Tupperware Container of lemon and coconut cream piet throughout the night and ask "Who brought in dessert and is hiding it?" every time they walk past my desk after midnight, haha. Each note is perfectly balanced and hits the nose creating the ultimate compliment of making me want to bake up a storm on a sunny spring morning with a newfound ingredient. For longevity, this goes on to baffle and tantalize the hungry masses for 15 hours with a huge throw reaching across several depts. Peches Melba (Juicy ripe peaches with a teeny squeeze of lemon, and fresh raspberry topped vanilla bean ice cream) One of my favourite novels mentions a Peche Melba dessert and this perfume captures that scene beautifully with exquisite realistic cold peaches, sweet raspberries and an addictive vanilla bean ice cream base served in an crystal dish or rather with every wave of the wrist. It's a special immersive experience that I can enjoy anytime and think of beloved characters with dainty spoon poised to indulge in such a lovely ritzy choice from the menu. Perfect for spring weather and day dreaming. Lilac and Hyacinths (Scent Description: Bloom open your day with this beautiful & fresh scent of Lilacs and Hyacinths) Exactly as it says on the tin, it's like covering yourself in a lavish spread of lilac and hyacinth blooms! The scent is heavier in the perfume and somehow delicate in the dusting powder form but very noticeable and gorgeous. Still one of my top picks for a fresh from the garden lilac and hyacinth marriage in a bottle. I hope it returns this year so I can stock up on well everything I can in this heavenly fragrance. Longevity varies with a heavy workout it fades at 6 hours and if I am just swanning about 10 hours. Free Sample: Lychee Grapefruit and Rose (the complete notes still remain an elusive mystery even a year later) To me, this perfume presents as a stunning seductive enigma to the nose and the senses with an opening of tart sparkling summertime fruits that quickly transitions to a jammy rose nectar with an accompaniment of "dirty" hidden tuberose and a dry down of sandalwood, amber, oud and a drop of honey. It's an olfactory masterpiece that surprises and delights you every time it is worn and allows the wearer to unleash their inner prowl and Summertime Lilith. Lychee Grapefruit and Rose makes me want to dramatically flop back on a leopard print devan wearing nothing but a smile and huff my wrists and curls while being painted. It's THAT type of perfume. This is how I remember the summer of 2021. Brava! *As soon as the full sized was available I purchased a full bottle. MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean/Mooscents Comments are closed.
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