Molten Caramel

Let’s set the 71 comparisons down for a minute and talk Molten Caramel. This is a terrific gourmand! It’s pretty and decadent. I’m glad I bought this because if there’s one thing I love, it’s smelling like a dessert. To my nose this is a lactonic caramel bomb. Despite not having popcorn or toasted coconut listed in the notes I get hints of those scents. I mainly get white chocolate, caramel and milk. Personally, the milk note seems to be persistent on my skin. If you’ve had those candy coated almonds before, the drydown after several hours on skin smells EXACTLY like what those taste like, it sounds weird to explain but I had most of my fam take a whiff and they agreed that the drydown smelled like those candied almonds, which that scent alone is insanely nostalgic to me as those were some of my favorite snacks growing up! 🥰 It’s important to note that I didn’t buy MC with the expectation or even knowledge that it would be similar to something else. I saw the notes and knew I had to have it! I made the purchase because I had the extra bucks. When it arrived I dove right in and was happy with it. After 5-10 minutes I started to notice it was smelling similar to 71.... In terms of performance, MC has great longevity and projection. On skin it’s lasted me overnight and I can smell a subtle vanilla the next morning. I get a whiff of it after a few days on clothing when I’m sorting laundry. Keep in mind, MC is a true gourmand whereas 71 is a floral gourmand BUT I would be a rotten liar if I declared MC doesn’t smell like 71 AT ALL. As MC progresses, 71 looms in the background of my scent memory. There’s different nuances between them, but they also possess similarities that are undeniable to my honker. They’re quite similar after a while. They don’t STAY similar, so they’re not identical nor fraternal twins, but I’d go so far as to say they’re definitely cousins. Overall, if you wanted to know what MC smells similar to in order to make an informed purchase, go ahead and test 71. If you like 71 you’d probably love MC. Comparing them is a safe bet in the same way testing Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar to ascertain if you’d like Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth is. They smell similar enough despite having different notes listed! If you’re a true gourmand lover, this would be a safe blind buy for you regardless.

* Smells just like butter caramel popcorn * Potent aromas of butter, chocolate, caramel, vanilla and popcorn * Stunningly realistic and accurate aroma * Great for gourmand lovers * Incredible performer * Perfect for cooler weather * Warm and inviting * Great for date nights and intimate occasions * Unisex * Great for younger users * Absolutely not for those who dislike sweet fragrances * Zero complexity or nuance once you get past the realistic butter caramel popcorn aroma * Not good for older users * Not good in warm weather * May be too cloying for some noses * Not good for professional or somber settings and occasions Paris Corner's Molten Caramel is a first for me: a gourmand fragrance that literally smells just like a very specific food item, in this case butter caramel popcorn. You will pick up butter, chocolate, caramel, vanilla and popcorn on the nose. There are no other notes to give. This may truly be the only blind buy fragrance you'll ever pick up that isn't a blind buy because everyone can identify the specific aroma it gives off immediately. This is an insanely accurate gourmand fragrance. There is absolutely no mistaking what the deal is here. It really comes down to whether or not you relish the idea of smelling like butter caramel popcorn. There is no complexity or nuance beyond this description. Performance is insanely strong, people will flock to you in cooler weather if you use this. They also might run away if you use it in warm weather where it risks becoming cloying to the noses around you. Younger users and gourmand lovers will enjoy this, older users may have a problem with it. Especially if they already dislike sweet fragrances. It's unisex and male users may likely be surprised to find it's actually a good wear for them. It's great for intimate occasions and date nights but should not be used in professional settings or during somber occasions. Bottom line: if you're a gourmand lover, you absolutely must get this. I'm one myself and own many gourmands and not a single one of them has ever replicated a single specific food item like this one does. Highly recommended, particularly for gourmand lovers. Everyone else... still highly recommended, but just know what you're getting into.

My initial impression(before letting it sit for a few months); Simply put, it's a more well blended version of Cheirosa 71. The caramel popcorn is definitely there but it's smoother and giving a bit of peanut butter cups for me. The dry down is a little more forgiving with just hints of the sweets lingering above a more nutty base. The scent is quite strong from first spray with decent longevity and moderate projection so far. I'm hoping the performance will get a bit stronger with time and I believe it will. This scent is only for those that love super realistic sweet gourmands. If you don't, stay far away. Leans slightly feminine but could work for some guys I believe. Very happy with purchase. Edited with 3 months update: That caramel popcorn that was so strong has completely morphed into caramelized nuts. It's been sitting in a specific drawer where I keep all my new ME fragrances for the first 3-6 months. So I've not tried this in over a month and I'm very surprised the popcorn is gone. Still delicious but different. I think I may like it even better now tbh. :D Edited with a 6 months & last update: I super love this fragrance but I've found that Paris Corner scents don't seem to be the best performers. And if they are, it usually takes them longer than other brands to hit their peak imo. This isn't bad though....As I said previously, it comes across strongly when first sprayed but then settles down a bit. It's still noticeable. I wouldn't be happy with it if I couldn't smell it for very long. It's in what I'd call a good moderate range with it's longevity and projection. And layering/wearing with other scents has extended it's overall performance for me. Surprisingly, it pairs really well with so many of my other fragrances......far more than I originally thought it would. Very happy with it and glad to have it in my collection.

Before I begin this review of Paris Corner's Molten Caramel, it should be noted that Paris Corner's Molten Caramel is currently on my top ten list, of all of the fragrances in my collection, so I may be just a little bias, as I write this review, so do what you will with any information that I provide here. In my humble OPINION (so, please don't come for me...), Paris Corner's Molten Caramel is a 100% beast mode fragrance. It's also a fragrance that is VERY aptly named, in that it immediately and authentically depicts the fragrance you will smell, as soon as you spray it, in ABUNDANCE. Paris Corner's Molten Caramel too, is genuinely one of the only fragrances available today that mirrors a true-to-life, non-synthetic, 100% consistent, extra-large bucket of fresh, warm, caramel popcorn that you'd buy at a carnival, from the very first to the very last spray. With zero alcohol detection, Paris Corner's Molten Caramel is a GREAT fragrance for people who enjoy gourmands, but also possess olfactory senses that are highly sensitive to alcohol. Now, there are a lot of people who will say with 100% confidence, that Paris Corner's Molten Caramel is nearly a 1:1 duplication of Sol de Janeiro - Cheirosa 71. I would HIGHLY disagree, as Sol de Janeiro - Cheirosa 71 has these PROMINENT, floral vanilla and coconut blossom notes, HEAVY macadamia nut and woody tonka bean notes, and just a HINT of a sea salt note intermingling within the caramel fragrance, that is Sol de Janeiro - Cheirosa 71. Whereas Paris Corner's Molten Caramel has none of these hints of salt, prominent florals, or heavy nutty and woody notes.

Molten Caramel by PARIS CORNER 10/10 🥞🤎🍪🥛🍿 I absolutely love this perfume. It is pure gourmand joy. It’s rich in caramel and white chocolate, smells incredibly delicious if I could eat it, I would. Imagine a mix of caramel milkshake or warm caramel popcorn drizzled with white chocolate. Or fresh cinnamon pancakes! That's the smell. The vanilla is yet very strong, giving it an intense toffee-like sweetness but a caramelish Toffee instead of coffeeish This is a very sweet scent almost “diabetes-level” sweet and I love it with my whole heart. It’s my everyday perfume as a barista, because I’m obsessed with everything sweet. However, be cautious: if you don’t enjoy very sweet fragrances or prefer something subtle, this is not for you. Some people might find it teenage or even slightly childish. I personally don’t mind that at all, but it’s definitely not a scent for a “mature woman” image. It’s playful, cozy, and unapologetically sweet. For me, this is the best dupe for Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71. It’s also quite affordable (around 40€ on Amazon) and honestly one of the best blind buys I’ve ever made. It layers beautifully with other sweet vanilla fragrances like Vanilla Cake or Chocolate Greedy by Montale. I also love pairing it with Sabrina Carpenter Espresso for the ultimate “barista smell” (as if I wouldn’t already smell like coffee after work xd). Performance-wise, it’s moderate to strong. You don’t need many sprays for others to notice you, and it lasts very long on clothes. Overall: extremely feminine, edible, cozy, and addictive. Would absolutely buy again. 🥃🍯☕