Milk

I think a lot of people are dissatisfied with this scent because they are gourmand lovers and they feel somewhat betrayed by the name “milk” - though it is based on a food/drink it is NOT a gourmand fragrance. So gourmand lovers beware, this is not a sweet, fluffy two-note accurate milk scent. I found this fragrance to be a wonderfully complex experience. Upon the first spray there’s a slight tang that comes through. after a few seconds its dry-down is quite soft. There’s a sweet wood note at the base that grounds this fragrance nicely, there’s a whisper of marshmallow and tonka bean that sits at the top giving it that slight sweet pleasantness - if you’re looking for a stronger marshmallow this is not the fragrance for you. Generally I find woody-amber scents to be too strong for me but in Milk, they’re quite sweet and fluffy. It’s quite a powdery wood without smelling too dry which definitely rounds it out nicely. I’m not smelling a whole lot of amber in this, I assume it comes out a lot more in the bold version. After about an hour its sweetness dies down, and leaves the wood standing out a lot more, There’s the slightest musk to it at this point, I don’t know if I like it just yet - it almost reminds me of the scent on my clothes and skin after I’ve just washed the dishes. It’s longevity and projection isn’t as strong as I would like it to be, if you want the sweet, cosy, smooth notes from the initial spray to last you will have to constantly reapply throughout the day but even then the sweetness will keep fading and the more you apply it the stronger the wood note will be at its dry down. I was not disappointed by this fragrance but I do think it’s more complex than a lot of people anticipate. I love it personally and it’s my regular go-to fragrance when I want something cosy, light, and easy to wear.

So originally, I absolutely HATED this. I bought the Milk sample set at the end of August and I was SO disappointed. Like, I was genuinely gearing up to drag the hell out of this line. Both Milk Expressive and Bold smelt like burnt firewood and s’more’s to me, it was just WAY wayyy too smoky and spicy. I wasn’t getting any sort of lactonic from either of those, and I definitely wasn’t picking up cereal milk like I saw in a few reviews 🥲 I know everyone’s chemistry is different, but I still couldn’t understand how anyone was picking up what they were raving about. Personal was the most tolerable to me, but even that was just okay? I was getting this mossy vibe from it? It reminds me of freshly cut grass and it’s (like advertised) incredibly light, so the projection is almost nonexistent, imo. But I randomly decided to try Milk and Milk+ after a few weeks, and they weren’t as bad to my nose as they were initially. It grew on me a little. So I took a chance and ended up buying both large bottles of Milk and Milk Bold. Let me tell you...I don’t know if I’ve gaslighted my nose, but I’m somehow honestly really in love with both of them. It’s like this super creamy, slightly woody, marshmallow-y smell. I also can pick up on the Cinnamon Toast Crunch comparisons now ♥️ Personally, I prefer the Bold since it’s a lot more stronger but they’ve surprisingly both become my favorites in such a short time. I also love wearing these with Bath & Body Works’s Milk body mist and lotion. If you’re like me and really hated the smell initially, definitely keep it around and give it a few weeks or so to try them out again before making a firm decision.

This perfume smells exactly how I imagined it to be. Spicy, woody and creamy milk which I adore. I've been wanting this scent for a long time and I finally tried it. I immediately bought 30ml bottle cuz I feel like it will be my new favorite everyday perfume. As I love lactonic scents the most, I really liked it, but not everyone will like it cause it can be really overpowering. I can tell that I definitely smell musk here, on my skin it unfolds like a really comforting and soft note. It's not that sweet as people describe it to be but I love it even more like that. Just imagine a glass of warm milk with a lil bit of spices, it is exactly how it smells. I will try to mix it with some other perfumes to make it softer and I think it will be even better. Also my mom was complimenting me all day as I was wearing it. So my conclusion is that I can highly recommend this perfume to people who love scents with milk notes, but I would not recommend it to someone who don't like them that much. My opinion : 10/10❤️🩹

I am OBSESSED with this. I cannot get enough of this scent!!! This is absolutely the ideal lactonic scent-skin - it perfectly captures "milk" in a perfume. There is a coldness to this fragrance that is so unique, the only other perfume I've come across with this strong of a coldness is Yum Pistachio Gelato from Kayali (not that these two smell similar in any way). Milk is creamy, fluffy, chilled, lactonic, and just a tad bit sweet. Whatever musk they used in here is a PERFECT compliment to this composition. But, the star of the show is undoubtedly the mahogany - it richens and deepens the entire olfactory experience, providing beautiful grounding for the base notes. I wouldn't say this smells identical to milk persay, though it absolutely has that undertone, it's more a lactonic, milk-inspired skin-scent. Performance is moderate all the way through. HIGHLY recommend getting your nose on this if you like anything milky or musky! Rating: 10/10

I originally set this one aside after a quick snif, thinking it wasn’t for me, but after revisiting it with a more evolved nose a couple years later, I love it. Milk is a cozy, cold-weather skin scent that feels like curling up by a fireplace with a hot drink topped with whipped cream. I’m not getting much “milk” (thankfully because I really dislike the smell of warm cow’s milk), but instead a beautiful blend of almondy sweetness, soft woods, and a smooth cardamom-like warmth. It has a similar vibe to Bo by Liis or Hypnotic Poison by Dior, but with a smoother, sweeter core that makes it feel more appealing to me. The sweetness here never becomes sugary, just warm and softly gourmand, like steam rising. A perfect scent for cold weather, cozy nights, and anyone who wants a gentle gourmand without the dairy note.