Cardamom Coffee

It's what they say it is: literal cardamom and coffee. Has rose oil which contributes to that teeny bit of rosewater kinda scent, similar to when rose syrup is used in Middle Eastern desserts. It smells quite musky as well; the oud in this is pretty distinct on me. Lasts decently on skin, maybe 5hrs max BUT lasts even longer on clothing. It's a little pricey for a perfume from what is essentially a mall brand, but compared to designer and niche perfumes (which this is more in line with in terms of performance) the pricing is okay. I would prefer that this also come in a 30ml bottle instead of just the 100ml. There are plenty of fragrances with a similar vibe to this though, that kinda dark, cosy, rebellious and mysterious vibe. Cigar Rum by Strangers Parfumerie, Serge Lutens' Ecrin de Fumee... Midnight Toker by Heretic to a slightly lesser extent. They're not exactly the same as Cardamom Coffee, but I imagine someone who likes perfumes like the above would like this. Pick one based on your budget – price-wise, Cardamom Coffee sits mid range compared to these perfumes. But if you're a hardcore Lushie and truly just want to stick to Lush if you're in the market for a perfume with this vibe, this is a good option. Overall, I like the scent, I like the longevity and the sillage is pretty good. Hated having to spend what I did in one go after buying the bottle, but I imagine this will last me a while now that I have it. Well, it better anyway.

It took me a long time but I get it now. This is indeed a very beautiful spicy coffee perfume, really reminiscent of I'm Home in the dry drown. In fact, I just realized that Lush states on their website that cocoa absolute is used in this fragrance too. The similarities with I'm Home now make more sense to me (I'm Home also seems to have coffee notes). The coffee and cardamom co-exist in harmony. On my skin, they're really blended together. After a couple of minutes though, the scent turns really masculine (is it the oud? the olive leaf note? I'm not sure). Until now, that's the point where I would give up. I like a masculine edge in some of my perfumes but I rarely appreciate full-on, "traditional" masculine scents on me. I'm glad I didn't wash CC off my skin at that moment cause this masculine vibe calmed down after 1 or 2 hours to leave a softer, slighty sweet & creamy coffee to shine. At this point, CC was becoming a beautiful and comforting skin scent. I now crave its coffee notes. This is what I like about Lush's perfumery style: it's bold, raw, simple. You either think it's weird or insanely addictive. I would really like to have it. If you're an absolute sweet tooth, you could sweeten it with a vanilla or chocolate fragrance / perfume oil, or with a coffee fragrance that is too shy on the coffee notes for your liking.

I need to add a full review of this one, heck i need to do a lot of things, but staying alive and keeping on going is taking at least 98% of my time and energy But I encountered this by chance recently and it really blew me away, I don't know if all the lush scents have improved over time (as in the production of - my experience is that the actual individual perfumes in my wardrobe age well, getting better with time, such as Tramp) But this just really hit me with, I don't know, that special magic than sometimes, rarely and with declining frequency with the more scents I've tried, but just sometimes that magic happens and when it does...it is wonderful. This is stunning on its own, and I also think would layer well over anything with leather, tobacco, chocolate, coffee, dark woods, vetivers, ambers - all the good stuff! Maybe even with the right rose. So I see this as potentially very versatile. Lasting power is excellent, the smell of your scarf the next day is deliciously good, and I think it projects pretty well but not OTT. I promise I will try and get on here again more, when able. This has been a terrible year, so I wanted to share just a candle of light in the darkness, my enjoyment of this perfume.

Spicy, smooth, cozy, and comfy This is a really good representation of middle eastern coffee making especially Turkish coffee. At first stray Cardamom Coffee smells exactly like the taste of Turkish coffee made with milk, sugar, and a Cardamom after its brewed You will get a strong coffee well blended with cardamom giving it a sweet creamy or milky vibe; after 3 hours on my skin, the coffee note starts to fade into the background but is still present. the oud and olive tree notes will start to creep in mixing with the cardamom and fading coffee giving the fragrance a smell of spice and I can see why some people think this smells like incense sticks closer to the dry down. I have the liquid version instead of the balm but I don't get any rose. This fragrance has this silky feel to it. Like the silky feel of when you touch a rose pedal so maybe, that's why this fragrance comes off as creamy or milky. I have the original pre-reformulation juice. Lush took this off the market a while ago to take off an ingredient that got banned so maybe that's why there is a big discrepancy in what people smell.

There are some unkind reviews already here, and they just don't match my experience of this fragrance so I thought I'd post mine. This was an impulse buy instore because the mark-down was massive, and the initial spray interesting. I have since found it a comforting, delicious warm blanket of deep and mellow notes perfect for staying indoors wearing a squishy jumper while the weather plays on without you. The most prominent scent is the cardamom and it is gorgeously warm, exotic and had a complex depth all of its own. The coffee note is present, but perhaps not enough for those who want that as a star performer instead of a support act. This resembles a handmade fragrance more that a store-bought big label fragrance, and as a result doesn't overpower the room when it is first sprayed. It is not a shy perfume nor a show-stopper, just a big all-day-long cosy hug. It has staying power and will still be present the next time you pull on that squishy jumper.

Probably my favourite fragrance I've tried thusfar, if Lush ever stops making this I'll cry because I'm not sure if I'll be able to afford a $300 perfume bottle at this point. I think it seems very subjective whether one actually smells coffee in this, but I personally pick up on all the notes. It's delightfully complex, the dry down always brings out something delicious and wonderful. My only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer and better sillage, I sprayed this on during a 29 degree Australian Summer day and it wore off me incredibly quickly. Maybe that goes for all perfumes though lol I only began my perfume journey in Winter.

this is one of very few fragrances i can confidently call my favourites. i fell in love with this scent when i was about 15 and it's been one of my comforts ever since. i'm so upset it's discontinued and i will keep my solid perfume as long as it lasts- the scent has changed a bit with age but it's still near perfect to me. it's a gorgeous sort of powdery coffee-heavy spice-heavy natural and delicious scent. i once used it to scent all my christmas cards i was sending out. i fcking love this fragrance

(I am reviewing the liquid edition of this scent) I currently just put this on as I am craving something different from my perfume wardrobe, and so far I am really enjoying the opening, as I smell hints of vanilla(but not synthetic). This is my first Oudh, and it only takes a spray; in my opinion. I am really sad that this fragrance is being discontinued. This perfume also has subtle hints of "I'm Home" which is also a favorite of mine. I would definitely classify this scent as a gourmand.

At first spritz Lush’s cardamom coffee smells exactly like it’s name. It’s dark roasted coffee with a very strong cardamom note. It’s totally like when you brew traditional Arabic coffee called gahwa. But give it time to warm up on your skin and that’s when it really blooms and tells its story. You’ll get whiffs of Oudh mixed with olive wood and cacao. I sadly couldn’t detect the rose. A rich delicious brew to keep you warm and cozy. The perfect fall and winter scent.

This one doesn’t have much coffee to me. On my skin it smells like watery rose, lots of cardamom, and a dark chocolate brownie. All the notes smell very natural. They have rough edges, but they’re simple and delicious. It’s a more personal scent as it stays close to the skin, but the longevity is pretty good. I get about 8 hours on my skin. This is a winner for me! I love gourmands, and it’s nice to find one that’s not cloying in the heat.

"Inspired by a cup of coffee..." Not sure why coffee is so highly voted for here as the official breakdown doesn't include an actual coffee note. Perhaps it's the association with the naming? Either way, I get 0 coffee. I've never worn this out, just to relax at home. It is perfect for that since it's sweet, warm, and cozy. CM is pretty linear and not very complex, but I love how it smells! I would probably repurchase this.

she’s my perfect beautiful angel the most delectable warm spicy cardamom with a dark almost chocolatey depth....fades on my skin down to something more floral but still spicy and warm. makes me feel like i’m eating cardamom cake & sipping some hot coffee next to a crackling fire at a table with a fragrant vase of roses in the center...simple but not one-note. only gripe is that for the price point i wish she lasted longer 💔

Rich hot coffee and roasted cardamom pods at arms length for an hour, slowly fading to sweet oud and herbal rose a few inches above the skin for several more. Gorgeously unisex, but also sensual and inviting--flickering lights on a cold night, hands held in mittens, warm drinks with spice. The solid is nice, but I want a bottle to douse myself with on the holidays-- and it would work really well as a bed linen spray, too.

This is just perfect. The coffee note is super prominent and dries down to a floral, rich coffee scent after that initial blast. This lasted an age on me, and seemed to get creamier, darker and richer the longer it stayed on. This seems perfect for autumn/ winter and is cosy but still sophisticated - I'd like to buy a bottle at some point but for Lush's fragrances it's definitely at the pricier end.

I love this. Finally purchased it today. I think It's a bit overpriced actually but hey, it is what it is I guess.. This thing is nuclear so be careful with the sprayer. The Perfume Library version is also better than the original 2016 "Gorilla release" in my opinion. According to the staff at my local LUSH the newer release have notes of, Dates, palm sugar, cardamom, rose, smoky oud, and coffee.

The very best coffee fragrance out there. Smells very natural and there is just enough Oud in it to make it multi dimensional. People complaining about the price would probably pay €200 for 30ml of the same juice had it been under a wannabe niche label with gems on the bottle cap. Performance is great is all aspects. Excellent Lush Perfume Library release.

such an amazing and unique scent. smells exactly like a dessert my grandma makes— chocolate tarts in shortbread, flavored with coffee and cardamom. it’s complex, edible, and rich. love this because it’s a not so sweet gourmand. truly a special perfume. longevity is not great. but it’s worth it for how beautiful it smells.

A completely unapologetic blend of genuine cardamom and suitably bitter coffee with a deep, woody oudh in the dry down. This smells authentic and luxurious, not that kind of "honeycomb dipped in whiskey" mass entertainer, although there is little some sweet boozyness in the scent as well. Definitely one of Lush's best!

Just bought the solid of this and I'm Home (Fragrantica--please add to database!) They are amazing layered together. The coffee is of course the main note here, but the cardamom brings a sophisticated element to the fragrance. It is warm and inviting just like Lush touts on their website.

If Tumeric Latte was too sweet for you, try this. It's definitely unisex aswell; as a woman I don't find this masculine or feminine leaning so don't be put off by the unisex label