Mineral Milk

I tried this several times in Sephora before ordering and wanted to spend some time with it before commenting because this is a bit of a shape-shifter. I think as my bottle matures, the woody notes will make themselves more known because I definitely detected those woods more prominently when I tried in the store. On me, this opens very definitively with passionfruit and a sweet, slightly honeyed, but still floral "nectar." The passionfruit lacks the sulfur note present in some of the other new releases (looking at you, opening notes of Power of You) and gives the composition its fresh, aquatic feel. This has grassy minerality like the passionfruit one would experience drinking a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It is tempered quite nicely with the lactonic (milk) notes and I think that is where people are getting the "coconut lime verbena" vibe, but on me, it does not go that direction, nor does it get too tropical. I do not get the lavender, but it could be there and presenting itself in a more vanillic/ coumarin way, because I do detect a bit of that. I get a nice pop of salty dough somewhere mid-wear and to my nose (and combined with the sandalwood & cedar), it gives a very slight nod to L'Artisan's Bois Farine. Note, I'm not saying this smells like it, but there's a suggestion there and a Jean-Claude Ellena-inspired transparency that makes this an extremely wearable, lovely, inoffensive, and addictive fragrance. Thankfully the amber is tempered by the opening – I'm not getting any harsh synthetics that I usually get in "milk" perfumes. Every once in a while, a get a waft of mimosa or maybe jasmine (there's supposed to be the suggestion of wildflowers somewhere in the mix). I have not had very good luck with milk fragrances and this is a winner, even if it isn't exactly true to the category. This is a perfect warm weather scent, and probably more suitable during the day but could also be nice at bedtime. This is extremely well blended, interesting, and nicely done.

this perfume...what can i even say about it? this is one of the most wonderful scents i've ever smelled or worn. on initial spray it has this slight musk and sweetness that is absolutely magnetic. i personally don't smell much of a passion fruit, but there is this delicious juiciness to the opening that i believe i can attribute to that. as it sits on me, the lavender, salt, and milk all start to come out, giving the perfume a bit more body. the lavender really clings to my skin and to my clothes. that final note of wood and amber really grounds things for me, and reminds me of driftwood. what made me love it is that note of salt: it's so realisitic and makes my mouth water in the best way. it's an intimate perfume but does have some milage, not an offensive amount but enough to draw attention from people close to you. overall, this perfume smells like what i imagine a cottage by the beach would, warm woods and lavender, hints of milk and musk that feel lived in, and salty, juicy notes that hint at a fresh juice enjoyed out in the crisp air off the coast. have i rambled enough? this is so lovely, if you like lactonic notes and know they work on your skin this is the perfect addition to your collection. mineral milk how i love you

Mineral Milk ended up being a really pleasant surprise for me. I already have my coconut sunscreen scent and my high-heat freshies, so it didn’t feel like there was anything new left to add to my summer tray. This felt like something innovative! It opens with a hint of fruitiness, then hits a sleepy relaxing lavender before settling into something softly salty. As it dries down, it becomes even creamier. This is the coconut water you’d buy after your yoga class. If I smelled this on someone, I would assume they were wearing a new Sol de Janeiro body butter. It stays pretty subtle, but it has a presence. When I was testing it alongside louder fragrances, I could still pick it out immediately. It’s also on of those fragrances that gets better when it heats up. There are so many delicious freshies out there that just get swallowed by sweat or warmth. This one has a real pulse to it 💃🏻 I’ve been looking for a perfume that would remind me that it’s summer without making me feel sad about being at the office or remind me that I’m too broke to be on vacation and this fits that bill. I will be wearing this at my desk and to picnicking at the park!

An unexpected standout among designer releases, at least from what I’ve tried at Sephora. The name feels perfectly chosen. This is a luminous, salty coconut impression. The 🥥 note isn’t officially listed, yet the creamy illusion is beautifully convincing. It feels warm and radiant, yet unmistakably refined and grown. It leans elegant rather than tropical. A brief whisper of lavender appears early on, then fades quickly, leaving a soft, milky, solar warmth that feels calm and quietly addictive. On my skin, it settles into a smooth blend of sandalwood and cedar, touched with a delicate salinity. I don’t really detect the passionfruit, which, for me, works perfectly. It brings to mind Beach Walk by Replica, though Mineral Milk feels fuller, woddier and more present. I also see a resemblance to Jo Malone Beach Blossom and Alien Goddess, while Sublimity by Lore leans more floral and skin-like in comparison. 🤍✨

Sampled this at the store today (around 4pm) and it’s been such a complex journey of a fragrance for me, really fantastic. Not a big fan of the other DedCool fragrances but this one stands out! First spray is very salty coconut, warm and bright but feels mature and elegant. Definitely not a juvenile scent at all. I’m really surprised there’s no coconut in this blend. Lavender is there but only lasts 20mins or so. Its been very pleasant, getting nice whiffs of it throughout the day. It’s now 11pm and I can still smell it but it’s become much more an intimate skin scent. Very creamy and sweet. The amber and milk are really standing out now. I’m not a gourmand person, so it’s very strange how much the scent has changed and is almost a bit too sweet for me. Regardless, very lovely and unique scent. Wouldn’t suggest as a blind buy, but def suggest to try it out.