Fragrance 01 Taunt

i love love love it. it's one of a kind and i haven't smelled anything like it. it's kind of like the smell of old blush in your mom's purse, a cosmetic bag, or what you thought a perfume store would smell like as a kid. i went to a couple of parties wearing this perfume, and i can definitely say it's perfect for nighttime because it gives me this quiet confidence (tip: pair it with a good brown lip liner). i can't stop sniffing my arm whenever i spray it. one problem is, literally no one can smell it on me. and it wears down within half an hour. i had a travel-sized version twice, and at first i had decided not to buy another one because i felt like it only existed in my mind. tried to experiment by spraying it on my hair, my clothes, my skin - no success, it would still wear down very quickly. but i just couldn't forget it, and bought another one. now i just use it when i want to feel like i'm the main character in a romcom. again, it gives me this feeling of quiet confidence and optimism, but in a very nonchalant, cool girl way? i also purchased their room + linen spray in taunt and hated it. sadly it lacked the sweet notes that i love in taunt. it projects better but there's literally no sweetness left, almost like it's deprived of the optimism and rom-com-ish quality the perfume has. planning to buy a full-sized version and just spray it on my skin and clothes in generous amounts (which is hard when you have a travel size bottle) lol

I'm just beginning my perfume collecting hobby and so far I am a big fan of: Indigo by Nest, Dedcool Milk, Dedcool Blonde, and Fulton and Roark Cloudland. My favorite notes are tea, petrichor (like Mitti Attar), and florals. I have yet to try more fragrances though. I actually really like this surprisingly, as I am not usually a fan of vanilla. I think I have a misconception about vanilla that it is very gourmand-y. All the vanilla's I've smelled have been very gourmand and fruit heavy which tends to give me a headache. For example YSL Libre Intense. But with this fragrance, the vanilla is not overpowering. I have found that it projects well with 3 sprays, a couple on my clothes and one on my skin right after showering and putting lotion on, on my way out to meet my mom for lunch. My mom complimented the fragrance right away when she stepped in my car, and she liked it. It's not a heavy scent, but I would wear it for an evening out. It takes on my skin very well, wraps around it like a hug. I notice that fragrances tend to become warm on my skin, and does not seem to absorb sweet sugar fragrances very well. So this fragrance compliments that very well because it's more of a warm fragrance to me. It isn't too heavy though, but that's what I like otherwise I get headaches. It feels like Blonde's mature sister.

This is a wonderfully understated, cute scent. This smells like sweet musky skin, and clean laundry, and floral, all in a subdued way. I will be wearing this frag every day until further notice. I LOVE! It has moderate sillage in the beginning. After about 4 hours of wear, it turns into an intimate skin scent on me. Disclaimer: JHAG Not a Perfume and You by Glossier both smell like BO on me; I think it's a certain type of wood, as well as pink pepper that has this unfortunate effect when left on my skin. So, I wouldn't say this is like a typical skin scent. I apply 2-3 sprays in the morning, and then 2 more sprays after lunch, and that lasts me until I'm ready for bed. I would say it lasts as long as an average scent. It's not eternal, but because of this quality I have more control over the strength and sillage. My controversial opinion is that not everyone wants a scent with eternal duration! If I were to link this scent to a scene it would mostly be scenes like: wearing your partners flannel because you're cold, accidentally splashing vanilla extract on your clothes when baking and not noticing until afterwards, being the sibling of a sister that wears viva la juicy and her leaving a little bit of caramel/vanilla everywhere she goes.

I really, really like this one. Something about the way this smells is so nostalgic for me. It's just a gorgeous blend of sweet, powdery, fresh, clean and comforting. It gives off "young and carefree" vibes but isn't a "young" perfume. I've been wearing it all winter and spring and I cannot wait to wear it this summer. I get the most beautiful, yummy whiffs of it when I'm outside and the wind blows. My husband who doesn't usually like perfume loves this one. I quickly scanned through some reviews to see what others thought of it and I noticed lots of people downvoting it because it smells like fruit loops, as if that's a bad thing LOL. It definitely does smell like the fruit loop milk left in the bowl after the cereal has been eaten. SO GOOD!! Or like a London Fog. I stop at a small local coffee shop on my way to camp every summer to get a London Fog and wearing this perfume gives me the same happy carefree feeling I get from starting my summer holidays! I don't like musk and I find the musk in this is very soft and doesn't bother me. It's a perfect wear to work kind of perfume. It won't be overwhelming to other people's noses but they'll notice that you smell nice, warm and clean.

This perfume is just unlike anything else I've ever smelt. Literally fell in love at first sniff. I'm a vanilla girly, and I've honestly never smelt a vanilla like this. It is such a clean, fresh vanilla scent and doesn't lean overly sweet or heavy gourmand. The dew drop note adds a beautiful crispness and freshness. This scent would be perfect for a spring/summer day out in the park or downtown, but could easily work for any season. To me this scent evokes the feeling of taking an everything shower and laying in freshly washed sheets before bed, or walking outside on a sunny day with a cool breeze. I LOVE the Xtra Milk perfume, it is one of my most complimented ones. This is like Xtra Milk's sister or cousin, as another comment mentions, it has the Xtra Milk DNA which I am not upset about. I have yet to purchase this but plan on doing so. I know a lot of comments say this is underwhelming but I find it to be one of the most unique scents I've ever smelt. I think this is a great option if you love vanilla scents but don't want a typical gourmand (coming from a gourmand lover), especially with all the hype around gourmand scents right now.

This is one of my favorite scents! Unfortunately, like DedCool’s Xtra Milk it doesn’t last very long after you spray it and the sillage isn’t very strong unless someone is up on you or you just sprayed it. BUT- they have a room and linen spray that actually smells like the perfume, it’s less expensive, so I use it as a room spray but also spray my clothes with it. And, if you like incense- the Taunt incense is the best smelling incense I’ve ever smelled and it burns for quite awhile. I know that’s not perfume, but just thought I’d share for those who love the way this perfume smells but are disappointed in the scent not lasting long in the perfume-at least your house can smell amazing. The candle is ok, it smells a tad different from the perfume. Oh, and they also make a pet fragrance in this scent. I sometimes use that like a body spray and my doggies smell good too! 😆

I had this over a year ago - bought it while on vacay in a quaint boutique in a beach town. I went thru a travel size in a few months. Never repurchased but i keep thinking about it... i really miss it! This is so good! This is not super sweet gourmand nor juvenile vanilla. It is more of a green vanilla. I used to use this to top off other perfumes with similar notes throughout the day. It is very wearable, inoffensive, but still has something unique that i cant find anywhere else. I received compliments on this one. I think i may get it again. That dew drop accord is really something else. I cant articulate why i like it, i just do! Update: i finally (after almost a year!) got it again today! It smells even better than i recall! I love it! I do get a fruitloop vibe but in a great way! I am so happy! I feel like i have been reunited with my long lost partner!

This is a perfect everyday scent. I'll admit I was hesitant about the brand because of all the hype on social media telling me to SMELL LIKE A COOL GIRL. I picked up a travel size a few months ago because I thought it was pleasant, and now I can't get enough of it. Definitely going to be buying a full bottle as soon as this smaller one is through. It's slightly sweet but not overtly so, and the bergamot adds some brightness and levity to prevent things from feeling too cloying. The amber base is also quite smooth, adding to the easygoing nature of the overall feel. Taunt doesn't try too hard, doesn't smell too loud, but it's more intentional than a subtle "your skin but better" situation. For me, it deserves the hype. After all these years and memories of eating lunch with the other weird kids in the cafeteria, I'm finally a cool girl!

I am IN LOVE with this fragrance. Taunt is a perfect everyday fragrance that works especially well as a warm, cozy, crowd-pleasing fall and winter scent. Bergamot is one of my favorite notes and it shines through without the perfume being too citrusy thanks to the gorgeous light amber and vanilla. HOWEVER, I simply cannot allow myself to buy it again because it simply does not last longer than an hour on my skin and clothes. I went through an entire bottle over the course of one winter season because I felt like I had to overspray it to make it last. Though the price is decent, it's not worth it if the scent doesn't last long. If I could find something with a similar DNA that lasted longer, then I think this would be a great layering fragrance to go with it, but alas, I have yet to find something similar that lasts longer.

I really love this perfume. It's a fresh vanilla with a bit of sweet greeness. It reminds me a bit of milk and clean laundry. It sits very close to the skin but actually lasts a long time (probably because of how oily it is). I think that even someone who doesn't typically like perfume would enjoy this. Its very light and clean. I don't usually gravitate towards perfumes in the "fresh and clean" category, but I love Taunt. Try the soap and lotion! The lotion layers so well with so many other fragrances. It amplifies and adapts to almost everything. Taunt got reformulated and I haven't tried the new one, but supposedly it is a higher concentration of the exact same scent and will last longer. Cant wait to try it!

Flower nectar droplets running down lush, soft cassis leaves meets supple, soft, vanilla. The sweetness the bergamot brings to the dew drops brings garden fairy imagery to mind. She's just watered the whole garden. To me, taunt is simple, yet unique, at the same time. It's bright, dewy, and sweet. Maybe it's basic to others, but I haven't smelled an *only* bergamot and vanilla combo like this before. It has the classic, warm, Dedcool "milk" dna, and combined with bergamot and vanilla, it's such a unique sweetness to me. I really like it.

I love this fragrance. I can't stop smelling my wrist when I wear it. I don't like heavy gourmand vanillas and this one strikes the perfect balance. The dew notes in the top are really pleasant, and the cassis in the middle gives it depth. I don't think it's the most complex fragrance in the world, so if you're looking for something that really evolves on the skin this might not hit the mark for you, but if you're looking for a cozy, well-balanced vanilla that doesn't smell like a birthday cake you should give this a try.

the amber note in this fragrance is what really got me hooked. as soon as i smelt it i thought it reminded me of my childhood, like an argan oil my mom used in my hair after showers. its warm and cozy, light enough for daytime use. i like to wear it any time, and i'll even use it to lounge at home because it's just that comforting. its a simple fragrance with a pretty basic vanilla, ambery dry down with a more aquatic opening. regardless i love it. one of my signature scents that is just right for any occasion

I completely fell in love with this scent. I bought a full bottle the moment my sample ran out. It’s a beautiful, soft, dewy clean fragrance with just the right touch of sweetness from the vanilla. It smells like a lush garden on an early, dew-soaked morning. The only issue is the longevity, which is absolutely terrible. It doesn’t even dry down into a skin scent — it just disappears from my skin entirely after barely two hours. Incredibly frustrating, because it smells both fantastic and quite unique.

Got this as a sample... this is super yummy! I could see this being good for layering. I might have to get a full bottle or at least a mini spray of this. Could easily enhance other perfumes or give them a vanilla grounding. This is really nice! Can’t wait to smell it when my covid is completely gone and my nose is in full working order... Edit: dont buy anything while you have covid. What smells good then might not smell so good later. 😂 its not bad, but I dont like it quite as much as I did.

something magical happens when i spray this on my skin. it's 2000s friend's house, vanilla, musky, amber bliss. a scent that snuggles close to the skin and, also, makes you want to cuddle up with someone. this works on seriously anyone; my best friend and i have been swapping a sample back and forth, and i am totally planning on buying another bottle. only critiques is it's weakish longevity and.. don't overdo it (though that can be said about any fragrance).

I love this. It sits very close to the skin but it just smells... fluffy and light. I have this issue that my skin doesn't amplify vanilla notes very well and they're often overpowered by woods and herbal notes. But with this one I have this lovely light vanilla bubble closely around me without it being gourmand. It is so pleasant and works for office settings. I will definitely keep a bottle of this in my collection until the end of time.

Diverse perfume! Winter, summer, day, night, I think it works for all occasions but maybe that's just my biased opinion. I will add that Taunt and Milk are the only 2 perfumes that people have stopped me to ask what I was wearing. Taunt smells like a slightly sweeter Milk yet it is still musky and strong. It doesn't give me a headache but I would say I have to take breaks from wearing it after a while, still love it though.

I generally don’t get along with vanilla scents as I find them sickly sweet and overpowering. Taunt is the exception. It’s vanilla, but it’s still fresh and cool, with some floral and green notes to balance the sweetness. Weirdly, the citrus become more prominent during the drydown, and I’m left with something akin to an orange + vanilla ice cream. It’s lovely. I will pick up a full bottle for autumn.

I was shocked how much I like this one. Sweet, vanilla-y scents do not normally appeal to me but when I noticed on the ingredients that ginseng and carrot root were included, I gave it a whirl. I can't tell you exactly what it smells like because the scent notes are not what translates but I absolutely adore it. On me it smells VERY powerful unlike other scents that disappear quickly.