Crema di Lime e Cognac

One of my favorites by Kyse, which is saying a lot since I like almost everything by her. It’s not like anything I’ve smelled, it’s fresh and sweet but also deep and green/woody at the same time.

I agree with the reviewer below me: this is definitely more Crema di Lime than Cognac - not that I'm complaining, but it's a real mystery to me why cognac is voted the most prominent note! Maybe it's a difference in batches, Kyse's offerings always have such a homemade vibe after all (which is not a negative comment - it's part of the charm of these slightly outrageous, delicious, fun gourmands). Also, I am getting getting quite a lot of the green bamboo/hay accord, especially in the opening, so I might just be misinterpreting what I'm smelling. Anyway, this sample is another success for me (or for Kyse, depending on how you look at it). I haven't quite fallen in love with it as much as I have with some of my other samples, but I think I might get there in the end: this one is a bit less of an all-out sweet gourmand, just a little more gentle and restrained, so it figures that my reaction follows suit. And it's still very delicious! Fresh bright lime with a dollop of cream and a definite green character at first, and then it gradually gets sweeter and more powdery - the drydown is vanillic and very nice, and it keeps going strong all day. A perfect companion for the current season of early fall for anyone with a sweet tooth and a predilection for citrus gourmands!

My first try of several from Kyse Perfumes, Crema di Lime e Cognac mostly lives up its name, at least in the "creamy lime" first portion of the name. It's certainly a sweet, creamy lime concoction that hints at some aspects of boozy but it's not that boozy to my nose. Season-wise, this is refreshing enough for summer but bold enough for winter, not a superlative performer by any means but the juice is surely dense and has good longevity, at least on my skin. I doubt I'd ever spring for a bottle of this specifically (despite the brand's generally-modest pricing of $52 for 60ml) since it doesn't quite work on my skin but I like the idea and look forward to trying Terri's other creations. 7 out of 10

First and foremost this is a boozy gourmand. A delicious cocktail. There is nothing sharp about this lime. There is obvious creaminess and lots of booze. This is sweet but doesn't get cloying because of the bamboo and hay notes. I do enjoy that soft green element and think it's a very important part of this composition. It smells so delicious though that someone might be tempted to nibble me lol. I do wish that the lime had lasted longer than half an hour but that's the nature of the note. Moderate silage and longevity

It reminds me of Key Lime Pie with a Cognac chaser. My chemistry allowed me to love the first stages of the spritz and the first 20 minutes of wear. I'm getting realistic lime cream with booze in the background. The dry down, however is not as exciting as it is fading into musk. As a long time collector of gourmand lemon and lime scents, I am impressed. Will treasure my 6ml and may even purchase again.