10/06/2023
Gourmandgrl
253 Reviews
Gourmandgrl
5
Comforting, gourmand holiday memories
I heard mixed reviews, but I'm so glad I tried this for myself. This is now one of my most favorite fragrances, and I'm wondering how many backup bottles I need because I love it that much! I get:
- 60% sugared roasted chestnuts
- 25% subtle creamy eggnog
- 10% softly sweet apple
- 5% smooth spices (candied ginger + nutmeg, no cinnamon)
Everything is blended so well, that you have to try to pick out the notes. This isn't earth-shattering, but it's not trying to be - it's a comforting, sweet gourmand that alludes to the holiday magic of "simpler" moments.
I picture Christmas Eve at home, in the coziest of pajamas. A pan of sugared, roasted chestnuts just came out of the oven - and the smell wafts across the room. You dice apples and sprinkle spices in a mixing bowl, to prepare an apple crumble.
While it bakes, you make your way to the living room by the Christmas tree - so you can stare at the soft lights, and enjoy a glass of creamy eggnog. With a Frank Sinatra holiday album playing, and the snow muffling any outside sound, all is right in the world - even if it's just this moment.
As an added bonus, this projects strongly with even just 1 spray! While it does fade over time (strongest wear: 2-3 hours), I still catch whiffs of it on my skin even 6 hours later. And for the price, I don't mind applying. I hope Demeter makes this one forever, as I plan to make this my signature/yearly Christmas scent!
P.S. I ordered from their website, so I have the most "up to date" formula (in the large square glass bottle).
- 60% sugared roasted chestnuts
- 25% subtle creamy eggnog
- 10% softly sweet apple
- 5% smooth spices (candied ginger + nutmeg, no cinnamon)
Everything is blended so well, that you have to try to pick out the notes. This isn't earth-shattering, but it's not trying to be - it's a comforting, sweet gourmand that alludes to the holiday magic of "simpler" moments.
I picture Christmas Eve at home, in the coziest of pajamas. A pan of sugared, roasted chestnuts just came out of the oven - and the smell wafts across the room. You dice apples and sprinkle spices in a mixing bowl, to prepare an apple crumble.
While it bakes, you make your way to the living room by the Christmas tree - so you can stare at the soft lights, and enjoy a glass of creamy eggnog. With a Frank Sinatra holiday album playing, and the snow muffling any outside sound, all is right in the world - even if it's just this moment.
As an added bonus, this projects strongly with even just 1 spray! While it does fade over time (strongest wear: 2-3 hours), I still catch whiffs of it on my skin even 6 hours later. And for the price, I don't mind applying. I hope Demeter makes this one forever, as I plan to make this my signature/yearly Christmas scent!
P.S. I ordered from their website, so I have the most "up to date" formula (in the large square glass bottle).
Gourmandgrl
