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!!

I just wanted to add a quick suggestion for anyone who is unsure about LUSH fragrances. If, when you first try them, you think they are too intense, almost chemical, fold the top you were wearing when you tried it, into a box and come back to it after a few months. Once the initial strength calms down, this is what people are smelling on you. Your nose goes into shutdown after the initial blast, so you can't smell it as it mellows on your body. I learned this by accident, when I forgot to unpack some clothes from a suitcase. When I opened it months later, everything smelt amazing. My hubby walked into the room and said "Ohhh, you're wearing your Vanillary!" I wasn't, but when I explained, he checked the top and said that, yep, that's how it smelt on me. So spray at a distance, avoid the initial "nasal concussion wave" and wait at least ten minutes to take even your first sniff.

This was back in stock as body spray two days ago and I managed to grab a bottle before it disappeared again from the site. It came today and I smell zero resemblance to Unknown Pleasures, but 80% (almost a dupe) to the discontinued Vanille Charnelle by Annick Goutal, which I own. The "eggy" effect is due to the ylang ylang - vanilla combo. Yog Nog has cloves on top, which is all you can smell in the initial blast, so I suggest to refrain from smelling/judging it the first 10 minutes. When the cloves subside, this is a very nice gourmand vanilla pudding with gingerbread dry down. Very lovely and not too strong: well done, Lush!

I must say; Lush knows how to deliver good quality gourmand within fair price range. You need to be literal gourmand person to like this; this is sweet custard with dry down of a bit of smoky cookie/vanilla. I purchased it for 41eur - 200 l which is great value, the silage is moderate it creates nice scent bubble, it will not fill the room but people will smell you, longevity is also great for body spray, I would say 6 hrs but I do not mind to spray again after 3-4 hrs because the scent is intoxicating.

I am writing the review based on the version I bought from LUSH AU website and this was my first wear. This one to me smells really sweet, sour and creamy like a lemon/lime cheesecake. It's definitely yummy and creamy!! It's quite strong up close but nice sweetness and definitely has a moderate sillage. It projects 1 hour on me with 3 sprays and didn't last that long (I'd say 3-4 hours). Maybe it projects better in heat? It's getting quite chilly here in Sydney. I will continue to test it out.

Yog Nog captures a sweet fudgy, caramel-y eggnog scent with only two notes. It's meant to smell like the soap of the same name, yet falls slightly short. The fragrance is missing the key note of nutmeg,which is a main ingredient in the soap. Even though its missing this component, it's an amazing scent. Even more amazing than the scent is its lasting power. I've had it last two days on my skin. It's lasted through two showers and several hand washings. It is powerful stuff.

This review is for the 2018 edition: This is warm and spicy done so, so heavenly right. Yeah, it sort of smells like eggnog but most of all it smells like you're baking something sweet during the autumn. The clove really shines through and it's wonderfully balanced with the ylang ylang so that it's a gourmand but it isn't cloying at all. Just the perfect smell for that transition between fall and winter.

This is deliciously sweet, slightly boozy and a little smokey. It reminds me of the smell of honeycomb being made on a bonfire! I have the shower gel and body milk too. Definitely for cozy winter evenings. I love it and treasure my little bottle ❤️ I have found that several Lush fragrances, including this one, improve with age, if carefully stored. Like a Single Malt Scotch or fine wine 😍

just received my 10 ml and wow. im so in love with this!!! sweet, spiced, christmasy but not to the point where you've gotta keep it for christmas time only. yummy, edible gourmand with warmth embedded into it. i think it's a bit powdery, like smelling the warm steam of powdered milk mixed with spices. amazing.

This is such a great fragrance that I wish they would keep around at least for the Fall/Winter to buy!! It goes beautifully with The House of Oud What About Pop or is beautiful as a standalone!! I just love layering and this is one that has many amazing layering options!!

I get sudden cravings to wear this throughout the year. This takes the cake for the most delicious spicy Winter gourmand in my whole collection. Always a compliment getter. I also have owned it in the lotion and body wash. Another can't-live-without perfume. <3

Almost disgustingly sweet but just spicy enough. My favourite casual winter scent. I cannot stop smelling the bottle and it lasts forever too.

the yog nog spray was surprisingly a bit sour/tart/acidic? on my skin in the opening, like yogurt or cream cheese, despite being still sweet and thick like batter. i think it may be the ylang ylang, since i tend to perceive the note that way in other gourmands. as it wears it smooths out to something very rich; creamy and sweet from the lingering white floral and a bit spiced from the clove. if i don’t think too hard, it smells like a warm egg nog bread pudding or custard cake dressed in a thin buttery layer of maple caramel glaze. to be honest i think a bit of me expected the same spiciness of lush’s other christmas fragrance, turmeric latte, but i could not be more wrong! the spices involved are definitely different. it reminds me more of let the good times roll, but from memory and it’s also christmas. lasts SO long! and is pretty strong! i think it spooked my roommate a little because i typically never wear fragrances this sweet, and with this intensity at that! best positive ever is that when i’ve worn it to bed, the spices were still lingering on my skin and were so comforting!

since there is no yog nog body spray on frangratica this is my review for the body spray: when you first buy and recieve this fragrance and smell it for the first time, expect the spice to be a little more prominent and the creaminess to be not as present upon initial spray. after letting it sit it turns into the most tangy, crispy, citrus biscuit dipped in warm milk. it reminds me of a winter christmas (as someone who lives in australia and has never experienced a cold christmas.) i would see and understand how this wouldnt be of someones liking since its a very unique and distinct scent, i've never smelt anything like it. while its a gourmand, i feel it would be fitting for any type of weather its not too heavy, quite airy and not completely intoxicating. for the price, the projection and longevity that you get from this is amazing, aswell as most of LUSH' body sprays. i paired this with the original devotion by d&g and yumm i smell like a citrus lemon butter bisuit in the best way possible.

Oh wow...I've had this bottle of "Yog Nog" for a year now...just sitting on my shelf after wearing it one time. I took it out last night to see if it layered well with my "Lattafa - Rave Now" pineapple fragrance and OMG... I...HAVE...BEEN...MISSING....OUT!!!! This is the perfect creamy springtime-feeling vanilla!!! It's milky, creamy, bright and fresh! Layers BEAUTIFULLY with anything fruity!! And with it being a LUSH frag, the projection is B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!!! I don't remember it being this powerful or creamy when I first tried it out after purchase so long ago...this is wild! I'm ordering a backup bottle IMMEDIATELY when I get home today!!! I've got a "springtime-sister" to all my bottles of "Bianco Latte" Lol.... EDIT: If "Kerosene - Unknown Pleasures" smells like this...I'm going to have to pick up a bottle of that one also! Just to add on the "Nuclear Factor" to my collection of this creamy perfection.

This smells really good!! To me, this smells just like Eillish No. 1 (or Nebras by Lattafa) layered with Ginger Biscuit by Jo Malone. It’s a creamy vanilla fragrance with a tiny bit of what smells like ginger and cinnamon to me. I used four sprays and it was STRONG and long lasting, so I definitely think it’s worth the price tag. I can’t wait to wear this fragrance this fall and winter!!