Taskeen Caramel Cascade

This is MY personal experience with this fragrance, as well as taking into account the reviews from everyone else. Everyone is so back and fourth about this fragrance, I just needed to try it for myself. I will also make slight comparisons between this and lattafa eclair. I cannot believe just how much this legit smells like root beer soda!! 🤣 It is IDENTICAL in smell. If you don't enjoy the smell of root beer then this probably won't be for you. I cannot stress that enough. I do NOT think this is a safe blind buy dupe of BL, I think Eclaire by lattafa is a MUCH safer blind buy. Also, two major things. I have noticed there were MANY people who said that they smelled mushroom, and also mint in this ? I personally do not get that mushroom quality but, root beer soda IS DESCRIBED as being slightly earthy from elements like the sassafras, So that could absolutely be why it comes across as mushroomy to others. Some people must be able to smell that earthiness in root beer more than others, and that's perfectly ok! Fragrance is different for everyone. Btw, I know this is obviously NOT ROOT BEER, but this fragrance shares so many qualities with the actual smell of root beer. As for the slight minty quality, I DO pick up on that! But apparently, root beer DOES HAVE A note of WINTERGREEN which could be why it comes across that way to others, and why it's picked up on. Comparing this to the the lattafa dupe, Eclaire is much more easy going, due to the fact of it not having A VERY STRONG root beer smell, or that minty quality. I personally smell a hint of something root beeresque in the lattafa one, but it's NO WHERE NEAR AS STRONG as it is in this. In the lattafa one, it's just a mild note that is in the background of that fragrance. While in this fragrance, it takes on center stage. In my experience the root beer quality stays from start to finish, but it's the strongest in the first hour or two. The sweetness between Eclaire and Caramel Cascade is also quite different. Lattafa Eclaire is almost like a powdered sugar type of sweetness, while this one feels like a brown sugar style. For me, this fragrance packs WAY more of a punch compared to the lattafa one. In terms of the sweetness and scent profile. Even though this fragrance is very sweet, it still feels like there is a cooling effect in the first hour. The longer you have it on skin, it seems to pick up in warmth. While eclaire feels warm from the get go but it remains almost airy in the sweetness. It's like you threw vanilla scented powdered sugar into the air and caught a whiff. It's sweet without being suffocating. Eclaire has a slight buttery quality as well. Like buttercream frosting, but you made it more powdered sugar forward over butter. Also, the caramel in this feels MUCH deeper and richer then is does in Eclaire. THINGS I DIDN'T SMELL PERSONALLY..... I've wore this fragrance all night and day, and I never once picked up on a rubber, plastic, mushroom or anything burnt, but that is JUST MY experience. THINGS I DID PERSONALLY SMELL..... I definitely smelled the root beer, and the mint. I personally love this fragrance. I do not think this would appeal to a majority of people though. I would HIGHLY suggest trying to sample this before buying it blindly, unless you find a bottle dirt cheap. I think this is different enough from Lattafa Eclaire that you could own this and that fragrance, and it wouldn't be redundant. While these two fragrances are generally in the same scent family, they are only like 50% similar. One last thing. For me, this is WAY stronger than Eclaire. It projects more, it lasted longer, and it has a lot more going on.

This perfume is honestly a stunner — it’s truly a beautiful, beautiful scent. I know a lot of people mention that when you first open the bottle, it smells like rubber or something a bit off... and I completely agree. It’s not exactly pleasant at first. But — and hear me out — let it sit. Give it a month or two, and that’s when the magic really begins to unfold. I couldn’t believe it myself at first. I was hoping it would change over time, and guess what? It really, really did. This is an Arabic perfume, full of rich oils — and we all know that often means they don’t pre-marinate it for us. That’s why it’s more affordable: the transformation happens at home. People who are used to this kind of scent journey will be patient with it. Others might give up too soon. But I’m telling you — let it marinate!!!!!! Because what it turns into is the most cozy, fluffy, creamy, sweet, edible vanilla-caramel scent I’ve ever smelled in my life. Hands down, it’s the best vanilla fragrance in my entire collection — and I have a lot. It also lasts forever on my skin. The longevity and projection are next level. I even showered, and I could still smell it — imagine that. This fragrance definitely gets a lot of mixed reviews. Some people love it, some hate it... but I truly believe, even if you dislike it at first, just give it some time — and you might end up falling in love like I did. I 100% recommend testing it out. Trust the process, and let it bloom.

Buttery, Creamy, Whipped Caramel... This has mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed it. To me it was very similar to the aerosolized perfume spray can of Eclaire Lattafa that I tested in Winners, although much longer lasting since it's an EDP I believe. One spray lasted all night. The main theme is gorgeous, buttery, creamy caramel mixed with fluffy, milky cream, although all the listed notes are there. I didn't pick up on an actual "eclaire" theme the way I did with Eclaire Lattafa, although tbh I may have forgotten to look for that yesterday. It struck me as a caramel mixed with milk or whipped cream, as opposed to a dark caramel (like Caramel Demeter). Some people had picked up a rubber note which I didn't get at all, and it makes me wonder if maybe there was a bad batch? Not sure. Anyway, it's a good scent for layering - the possibilities are endless in this way. It's a love for me. Enjoy! Contrast to Eclaire Lattafa (aerosolized cannister): These are both dupes of Bianco Latte Giardini di Toscana with good approximation and Taskeen Caramel Cascade has excellent performance. The perfume spray version (in aerosol cannister) of Eclaire has initially good projection, but doesn't seem to last very long, although if you spray a lot of it then it lasts a bit longer. They're nice layered, and using the Eclaire aerosol as a pick-me-up part way through the day. Love them both for different reasons.

This is the most honest review on here! When you first buy this perfume, it will smell like plastic and bottle, like nauseatingly so. This almost made me throw up when I sprayed it. But as it dried down I got that rich vanilla caramel scent, omg it smelled so good! You HAVE to let this perfume macerate. I’ve had it for a week and the plastic scent is slowly fading, hopefully it’ll be gone in the next week or two. This smells soooo good and so amazing, I swear I want to eat myself off the bone. But like many Arab perfumes, you do have to let this sit. I have a small collection of Arab perfumes and they all came in with that plastic bottle, rubber smell and it was disgusting. But seriously, HAVE FAITH AND LET THIS SIT! The best way I can describe this smell is like a vanilla ice cream drizzled in caramel, not in a BABW (bath and body works) immature way, it smells like a rich woman who bathed in vanilla and caramel and gave you a hug. The white musk probably gives it that vibe. But for now, the smell is rich in vanilla and caramel, as it lingers the musk settles in and it starts to smell like you and a caramel sundae. Anyway, girl. This is AMAZING OMGGG. I recommend layering it with the eos vanilla cashmere lotion and the Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel perfume (put varens first). The men gon wanna eat you off the BONE I swear.

It's so crazy how everyone's nose is different. Wet mushrooms?? Plasticky?? That's so insane haha. For me I liked it at first sniff last year. I did get a hint of root beer like others have said, but only initially and it was not a lot. Very sweet. The dry down also for whatever reason gave me Pink Sugar vibes the first couple times wearing it on my skin. However, as it has settled more and being that I've had it for nearly a year now, I am in love with this. I'm in the minority but this is one of my favorites. It's sweet, caramel, and super creamy to my nose. I no longer detect root beer, even if I only sniffed just a tad bit of it at first. But i never smelled mushrooms or plastic/rubber to begin with and was a fan of it from the start. If you want to keep it around and see if it changes for you then sure go ahead. It might work and become sweeter to you. As for me, I'm head over heels for this fragrance and imo it is sweeter than Eclaire, but more of a warm sugar smell whereas Eclaire has a straight white sugar smell, if that makes sense, with a touch of spice and verrrry little floral. To me this resembles Cream Velvet quite a bit, minus the slight butter note (which is hardly detectable to me). And if you are like me and really enjoy this, boy is this such a good layering fragrance.

Oh common! This is very VERY similar to Bianco Latte. Almost identical. Whoever said that this does not smell like Bianco Latte is lying and I kinda feel that some perfume lovers, generally speaking, are trying to “gatekeep” some fragrances saying things like: “oh! No! You can’t find something similar, Bianco Latte? way too unique, just just buy the real deal” (which costs a lot more so less people can afford it). Or they say things like the only one worth it is the Lattafa one. And that is a lie. The Lattafa one is sold out everywhere plus the prices... are nuts now. And let me tell you, THIS SMELLS LIKE BIANCO LATTE. I own both. Actually I prefer wearing this one sometimes because, to me, it smells a bit more mature. They do have tiny little differences but they’re very similar. Almost identical. If you like the Bianco Latte DNA I can suggest to you fragrances like Nebras by Lattafa or even easier to find Sensual Vanilla by Zara. Those are not dupes, but if you enjoy this i’m quite sure you will enjoy that. Oh and do not worry about projection or sillage, long lasting beast mode perfume. Worth your money.

Caramel cascade Bottom line: a beautiful caramel milky sweetness. I have Bianco latte and this is 90% close dupe. 10% for the longevity, i think BL is stronger. First time i sprayed it was plastic with sweetness. Nothing to do with the notes listed or BL. best way i could describe it is a pair of new snickers out of a box. I dont get mushrooms whatsoever. Rubber snickers box. After 15 minutes it completely went away, no signs of rubber and no difference between caramel cascade and bianco latte. I think in about two weeks the rubber will evaporate completely and i will be able to enjoy the true goodness from the jump. Sillage is great. Longevity is going 4 hours strong, will update on it. If you’re looking for a dupe to BL, caramel cascade is really good. I think i got a good bottle. Maybe some people received fake ones. I dont know where people got the mushroom and rubber notes. If you have a bottle of this goodness, let it sit for a while and come back to it.

Isn't it interesting? I had a bad batch of Eclair, and it seems the negative comments below had a bad batch of Taskeen Caramel. My Eclair was so bad. It had crystals , so it wouldn't spray at all. This happens sometimes...but not a reason to stop buying Middle Eastern perfumes. My Taskeen Cararmel is Devine ❣️ I was nervous to get it because of the horrible reviews. Until I saw one review on YouTube...and she convinced me....I love a good caramel. In the opening it is more latonic/creamy/caramel....like those caramels with the cream center...I adore this, but not for the ones who can't do milk. Ok...the dry down is Devine and what I wanted...very sweet and delectable 🤤 No root beer, no burnt rubber or any of those other oddities. I sprayed it on my pajama top last evening before bed , waking up to the yummy sweet caramel....very happy! Also, I bought this in a set with a perfume spray....also delicious....

Buttery, Creamy, Whipped Caramel... This has mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed it. To me it was very similar to the aerosolized perfume spray can of Eclaire Lattafa that I tested in Winners, although much longer lasting since it's an EDP I believe. One spray lasted all night. The main theme is gorgeous, buttery, creamy caramel mixed with fluffy, milky cream, although all the listed notes are there. I didn't pick up on an actual "eclaire" theme the way I did with Eclaire Lattafa, although tbh I may have forgotten to look for that yesterday. It struck me as a caramel mixed with milk or whipped cream, as opposed to a dark caramel (like Caramel Demeter). Some people had picked up a rubber note which I didn't get at all, and it makes me wonder if maybe there was a bad batch? Not sure. Anyway, it's a good scent for layering - the possibilities are endless in this way. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

After first 2 full wearings and a few wearings from the store tester, here's my take: I smelled Bianco Latte in store and this is NOT a 1to1 clone of that. The best I can explain it is : take the "burnt rubber" note from Babycat or Rosento Matteo 5 or a clone of one of those 2 and insert that in Bianco Latte and, VOILA, you have Caramel Cascade.. I think it makes it least mass-appealing, but more elegant and mature than the OG. If you are not a fan of that dark rubbery smell in the Babycat DNA, you won't like this! I personally love it! It does make it more masculine, which is a plus for me. As far for performance, this is nuclear off me.. The only people saying it isn't I think are the ones who went nose blind to it. As for weather, I would not wear it when it's over 25*C outside as it can be too much! Hope this helps! Cheers!

I have had this bottle since May 2024, and I don't know how long I ignored it for the root beer and play doh and rubber tire (or whatever you perceive the unpleasant smell to be) to disappear, but disappear it did. This is now one of my favorite perfumes, and is performing much stronger than my bottle of Eclaire (tbf, I just got the Eclaire a month ago). It used to smell very thin and synthetic to me, now it is dense, creamy, sweet goodness and I get compliments on it. Really the only thing I hate about it is that it has to sit a VERY long time for it to be any good, but it's relatively inexpensive for the amount of juice you get compared to the original. I still plan on getting the OG but this will be my mindless spray reach

It smells like plastic at first, and it's definitely a bit smoky, too. However, throughout the day, the plastic scent wears off, and it turns into a tonka-ish and dark smoky vanilla smell. It lasted me about 5-12 hours on my SKIN, the silage wearing off and turning into an intimate gourmand vanilla in the end. On CLOTHING, it lasted me around 2 days with the same smell as when the silage wore off on my skin. You may have to "marinate" the fragrance to allow the plastic smell to go away but I'm not 100% sure. One thing was for sure though, was that its longevity is an absolute BEAST... FYI I took an everything shower with that bad boy on and it still lasted the 12 hours I mentioned earlier.

This perfume smells amazing to me, though I can see how some might find the scent a bit unusual. For me, it evokes nostalgic memories. The opening is sweet, caramel-like, and minty, reminiscent of the sticky caramel mint candies I always enjoyed during Eid Fitr. In the background, it carries a hint of the scent of Play-Doh, which I adore because it reminds me of my children playing. At the same time, it takes me back to when I used herbal paste on my forehead as part of a traditional postnatal treatment practiced by Nusantara mothers to relieve headaches and dizziness. It may sound odd, but I love how it ties together memories of motherhood and the journey of raising three kids.

This is so pretty! 😍 She is not a linear perfume, so be prepared for change. Pro tip: spray out the first 5 - 8 sprays of your new bottle outside to get passed the plasticky bit. Caramel Cascade opens like sweet, syrupy root beer. The caramel in this is similar to the one in Pink Sugar's Creamy Sunshine. This stage lasts for about an hour, softening over time. The mid transforms into a powdery sweet coffee like Brittany Spears' Private Show, but lacking the freshness & citrus notes. Think cozy, sweet dulche de leche. ☕️ The dry down many hours later is akin to white chocolate and fluffy vanilla. This is a true gourmand journey, and I adore everything about it!

Ok so I didn’t have super high expectations for this one based on the reviews. And true, the first ten minutes I do get a whiff of plasticky mushrooms (very strange!), so I do understand the complaints. But after that disappears, I’m left with a lovely milky caramel, soft and sweet. It is the same kind of dna as Bianco latte, but not a complete dupe like Lattafa eclaire. This is much more lactonic, it reminds me of white chocolate (milky bar anyone?) with a hint of caramel. As I say, the first ten minutes or so is a little weird, and it’s real shame that for so many it doesn’t get any better than that. But beyond that I’m really happy with this. A love for me.

I can smell the honey and milk, then vanilla... the caramel is always there. So good, comforting, one of my favourite fragrances so far. I think the rubber smell comes from the alcohol somehow. My first spray was pure rubber, but now I can only detect a bit of it in the opening, and this is my third use. I believe it will soon disappear entirely. I never believed in maceration until this one. If you love Bianco Latte and Éclair, they are similar but not the same (this one is just as good as those). The honey here is more prominent for me, but it's very subtle. So good. definitely worth the buy. Just be patient.

"I didn't understand the hate about this fragrance. It has been on my wish list for a few months, but I finally found an amazing sale (at Notino) , and had to buy it! An very good gourmand fragrance! From the beginning, it has the same kind of menthol note as Nebras( not listed ) . Then at the dry out ,it smells like caramel, milky, and powdery. I’d say it's a "shy" version of Tiramisu Caramel (I'll let it macerate to see if it gets stronger). I didn’t notice any rubbery note as some people mentioned. I highly recommend this perfume—it has good longevity and projection. :))

I love caramel cascade, just ignore people saying its not good, bro don't be so impatience. I understand why people so upset with that mushroom smell on the first few spray. But after awhile when it drydown. In the air it smells sweet lactonic caramel. 😅🤣 it last longer too. Its been 15hrs and i can still smell light scent of caramel. It may last longer on clothes. I fell inlove with this perfume. It makes me feel hungry everytime 🤣 Can wear any season but if summer must not overspray or it can be cloying..

Over a year after putting my hands on it and feeling somewhat meh about it, I finally get what Paris corner tried to do with this one and I love it. It's not a good dupe for Bianco Latte. I have some other dupes which are way more accurate (Lattafa Eclaire and Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel to name some). Caramel Cascade does its own thing and it's so pretty and sweet. I get caramel and a sugared sesame vibe. It's subtle. So perfect for getting my very own tiny scent bubble. I love it, I really do.

Yummy! It’s caramel milky vanilla,so nice! I can understand why people are saying that this smells like balloon or rubber but in my opinion you only notice this scent only if someone has mention it. Either ways it’s just a gourmand perfume. Even if you smell this rubbery note just give it 30 mins to an hour on skin and it’s gone! Pros it LASTS I spayed on my skin 5-6 hours ago and I can still smell it without even moving my arms or sniffing them. It’s pure caramel love 🧡