Rice Cake

Oh this is horrid. I love rice notes and I grew up eating rice daily so I am very particular about the rice steam accord in my perfumes. The only perfume I've ever found that has a true steam rice accord is the opening of l'eau papier. Every other perfume that claims to be "rice steam" has fallen short and KST is no exception. This perfume smells strongly of alcohol and even as it dries down I do not get any notes of rice. It smells somewhat like the Korean rice wine but that's not what I signed up for when I bought this fragrance. It has a strong plastic scent. Cammy reviews on tiktok talked this up and honestly it was disgusting. I've learned I cannot trust her taste.

Rice Cake is my most favorite from the discovery set and probably my favorite rice fragrance right now too! It's a sweet, fluffy, airy rice cake scent with both lactonic and starchy facets. The fig leaf adds a little bit of a fresh and green touch that really balances the composition and makes it even more photorealistic. It's so comforting and cozy, feels like a hug in a bottle. Easy reach on any occasion, any day, any season. A great longevity and sillage for a skin(ish) type of scent. 11 rice cakes out of 10 🍚

This fragrance is so unique and captivating! It lasts a nice amount of time on my skin with a very intimate projection. I have a lot of rice fragrances and this one really stands out. There is a TEXTURE and chewiness to this fragrance and the steam note is captured perfectly! This fragrance is creamy and warm and sweet but just the tiniest bit from the rice. It's so cozy and I'm very thrilled to have this in my collection!

This is such a beautiful and comforting scent that could be worn year round, day or night. It has the perfect blend of starch, sweetness and musk while the sesame and amber give it that coziness. This was my favorite from the discovery set, followed by Tambae and Gay Oppa. What a fun house! Even the scents I wouldn’t wear on my skin are a creative scent journey & I enjoyed smelling them all.

I love the scent and its notes; it's perfect for day or night and suits almost any season. I usually wear it during the day and again before bedtime. If you love the aroma of rice cake, I highly recommend this fragrance; it captures the essence of rice cake perfectly!