Yog Nog

While I think this ought to be a separate entry, I have (and am reviewing) the oil. I just got a few to try, because now it is near impossible to get fragrances from Europe. The law has been changed to prohibit shipping anything with alcohol by air. (One perfumer quoted me $80 to ship, and said that she was losing money at that price). Lush seemingly does want to ship to America, and so some of their perfumes are now available as oils The Yog Nog oil is stronger, than most, with greater silage and longevity. The first blast smells just like the soap, but then it changes, very quickly (3-5 minute drydown) to an overwhelmingly coconut scent. I personally hate that. (I live in Hawaii where coconut suntan lotion is a thing, or at least a lot of visitors seem to think so). I don't want to smell coconut. I really do not want to smell like coconut. The opening is very nice though *and* it lasts (unbelievably long) on cloth. In fact, it retains the yog nog scent on fabric, and lasts up to a week! I would call this scent a guilty pleasure, and one I would not wear out of the house, but it is very nice to wear to sleep. I can still smell it in the morning on my skin, but the scent changes, and quickly, on skin. I had my arm on my pillow, and it smelled like yog nog for a week, until I washed it. The bottles are small but inexpensive. I think 15 ml is a lifetime supply.

re: the body spray version: incredibly decadent, dark, generously spiced batch of crispy holiday cookies fresh out of the oven. delicious, but not sticky sweet so much as a very spiced sweet with a lot of depth and a balancing helping of bitterness. it almost feels like it has a subtle booziness, as though there’s a racy note of bourbon underneath all the baking spices, salted caramel, and clove. how the interim between the last sip of wine and the first slice of fresh baked pumpkin pie a la mode feels on thanksgiving - warm, anticipatory, and irrevocably cozy. this is a very by-the-fireplace dinner date in fragrance. all of lush’s body sprays are what i consider to be the best value fragrances on the market, as you get the depth and double the longevity of a bottled perfume for half the price. one spray goes a LONG way - spray sparingly. this is one of the most distinctly “holiday” fragrances i’ve ever smelled, so if you’re in the market for something to make the holidays feel a lot cozier and more luxe (with fantastic dollar value), you will not regret trying this!

This review is for the 2019 body spray version. Well, I have EDPs that are not half as potent or long lasting as this body spray. Four sprays and I could smell it constantly, all day, oozing out of my pores, to the point where it became cloying. I can still smell it on my clothes as if I'd applied it five minutes ago. I tested in on my wrist days ago and it's on my jacket sleeve still. This stuff is newclear. Now for the actual scent: this is the most realistic caramel/toffee/butter scent I've ever come across. It's pure edible buttery caramel plus clove oil. The clove oil note is strong at first, and then it kind of comes and goes. I've been searching for something like this for quite some time, but now I've found it, I can tell you that it can be too much without something else to cut through the richness. Regardless, it's still delicious, it just needs a lighter hand. If you like literal gourmands and specifically butter and caramel, you'll probably love this. Needless to say it smells very suitable for Christmas as well.

One of my top five favorites. I bought a backup, don't want to be without it. Most gourmands are too cloying for me and I don't like fruity frags very much (this isn't) or straight sugar, but I do love creamy/complex ones. This is like people say, buttery cream/eggnog like, but I get a notable lovely touch of floral that balances it nicely. The description for ylang-ylang is: "rich, floral, banana-toned, jasmine nuances, sweet and narcotic, aphrodisiac and erotic." I shouldn't be surprised I love it, it reminds me of the best parts of Penhaligon's Amaranthine (ylang-ylang and clove) and I enjoy several sprays of Amaranthine with one or two of Yog Nog. For me this is a very sensual scent and I like to layer it with something unique, complex and complimentary every once in a while, like Kenzo L'Elephant (another ylang-ylang and clove). It is sexy as hell, and I prefer it when I'm wanting that vibe and to feel edible. I plan to try some more ylang-ylang scents when I can, I love these three.

review for the body spray: i bought this one after someone said it smelled like cum. sadly i didn't get those notes but i wonder if the perfume smells more like it. it smells like christmas when you're baking cookies, toasted marshmellows by the fire, a coconut macaroon, and a beautiful winter day to me. lasts long on clothing but not on my skin (as i find with most perfumes with my chemistry, except things that smell horrible on me). i'm still wearing this one even though summer is approaching, i find myself drawn to it on days i want to smell yummy. also smells great mixed with my super milk hair conditioner! i just ordered the super milk perfume and i would like to try layering them when it arrives. lush creates my favorite scents and this one does not disappoint. i would also like to try the perfume and will update when i purchase that one some day! also don't be scared by the expiration date on the body spray, i bought a decant that expired last year and it still smells great!!