London Fog

I’ve been obsessed with the idea of smelling like London Fog tea for almost a year. Finally threw down for a travel size of this perfume because it was too expensive for a blind buy. I am not a fan of the opening. Really sharp bergamot, smells like Lemon Pledge. The rest, however, is absolutely divine. Honey and lavender come out in the heart, and vanilla is present throughout. It’s mature without being old. This may be full bottle worthy once I make it through my travel. EDIT: I did it. I bought a full bottle within a month of getting my travel. This girl moved from being a like to a love FAST. Here’s a slightly longer review: I bought a travel of this last month to test it out and almost instantly put it on my wish list. My full bottle arrived today. The opening is a very strong bergamot which turned me off initially. But what smelled like Lemon Pledge upon first blush has developed into a bright and complex citrus. The tea and smoke in the top are overpowered by the bergamot but make their appearance later. The magic, however, starts in the heart notes. The milk, lavender and honey add a delicate sweetness (I don’t get as much milk as I would like, to be fair). When I first got it, putting my nose to my wrist I couldn’t smell the heart notes for a while, but every once in a while I’d catch of whiff of myself and fall in love. Over time as the bergamot became less prominent I was able to smell more of the lactonic and sweet notes. It finishes with vanilla absolute, ambergris, sandalwood and white musk — a base that lingers as a skin scent. This is a unique and complex perfume, overpriced but still a must-have for my collection. I have maybe 6 London fog-themed scents at this point and while this may not be the most faithful to the tea inspiration, it is by far my favorite perfume of the kind (the lotion from Isle Fever being a close second — they’re great for layering). Projection and longevity leave something to be desired — especially considering the price point. Still, this is my favorite fragrance discovery I’ve made this season.

did not get the full bottle, but I'm going to. it's just so beautiful. it starts off very herbal (someone else said like chance eau fraiche and its definitely true) but mellows into this milk and honey scent with just a touch of tea and lavender. then of course it has an incredible warm comforting smell as it goes further into its life, probably from the sandalwood and musk. if you want an actual tea scent you will be gravely disappointed. it is initially quite a photo-realistic tea but it fades quite quickly (I think for me it was ~10 minutes?). if you want a sugary sweet scent you will also be disappointed because it's sweet but not incredibly sweet. for me it's the perfect mix, since I dislike a lot of popular gourmands for being too sweet. so only try this if you're looking for a comforting milky tea scent, not an actual strong black tea. (it also isn't overly loud so I understand not wanting to pay the price for what it is, but in my eyes it is worth it! I'll see how it is in fall since it seems like a fall-winter scent and I'm trying it in the middle of summer)

I tried a sample and I plan on buying a bottle. It starts off with a fresh unisex vibe, like Chance Eau Fraiche. I guess thats the bergamot and Earl grey. I love the light hint of smoke, it enhances everything but doesn't stand out. The scent isn't overpowering to people around you but it does have a good lasting aroma. I noticed that it become sweeter in the dry down. I like how gentle it is because I get headaches when perfumes are too strong. I kept sniffing my arm all night. It's very comforting and gentle. I plan to wear this for the rest of summer. I have no idea how it will change in cold weather, but I think it works as an all year wear. I like that they have multiple sizes/prices for every budget. I don't usually spend more than $120 on a single perfume unless it's a particular favorite. Also, I don't use up perfumes that often except for Matin Blanc and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea.

When I first sprayed the sample of this I also thought it smelled like Lemon Pledge, but I trusted the process of the dry down. The fragrance transformed into this calming steamy milk, earl grey, honey and vanilla goodness. I got the hint of lavender later. I have worn this the last three days and haven’t sprayed much (trying to use my sample sparingly as it appears to be on back order everywhere). It is an intimate fragrance much like L’eau Papier, which I also love. It is a gentle fragrance that I have fallen in love with. I drink a London Fog almost every morning and to me this is a beautiful creation that is as calming and cozy as my favorite drink. The bottle is also beautiful. I will be asking for a full bottle when I replenish my perfume budget!

This is lovely! Very scrumptious and cozy and comforting. This is Earl Grey Tea with some whipped cream in top. It is bright citrus-bergamot with rich, creamy vanilla-lactonic note. The tea note is subtle but tea notes usually are. I don't notice much smoke or ambergris, these notes are very subtle and soft and I don't even detect them until the end of the wear when this perfume is fully in the dry-down. This is a vanilla, creamy, bergamot/citrus scent. I think fans of creamy citrus scents like Kerosene Unknown Pleasures, Lira etc. would enjoy trying this. This scent is too heavy, creamy for very hot weather imo. But it is perfect for winter/spring/fall and any cooler days.